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Letters to the Editor 9 | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Resident asks Town to do better Mayor assures replacement plan in place continued from p.6 process is that? The Town planning staff helpfully conceded that based on all the various options discussed, it should have been made clear that any plan being considered would almost certainly involve the clear-cutting of the space, save for trees on the borders ( apparently these total 138 trees). But this was not made clear, therefore the public was inclined to believe that the draft plan would go forward without change. However disappointing the result of this process was to many people, I hope we can agree that a public consultation process that yields an end-result radically different than the only plan communicated to the public as `approved,' is a flawed and indeed counter-productive process. So, in the opinion of almost all residents I have consulted, the result is horrific, and the process is broken or counter-productive. I hope that our Ward 2 councillors and Your Worship will assure the citizens of Oakville that, for the benefit of all Oakville citizens, the consultation process and follow-through with stakeholders will be dramatically improved for all future development applications. I will leave comments on the very important `content issue' of tree protection, achievement of the canopy target and status quo of the `replacement has been the best available tool we have' response to people with more expertise in these matters. My only comment is we can, and should, do better if we truly believe in a Livable Oakville. Hart Jansson, Oakville Editor's Note: The corresponding letter from Mayor Rob Burton. The tree changes are as per the approved plan, which will see an increase to the tree cover from what was there before. Our 40 per cent target is on track. Perhaps we need a better way to assure that we remember what we've approved as the often quite drawn out redevelopment process unfolds. I know that on the morning of the site alteration, I visited and was taken aback until I checked and found the replacement plan is in place. To improve our access to that information, staff have told me they will do a better job of keeping active development projects related documents current and available on www.oakville.ca. I'm happy to discuss any ideas for improvement at any time. For now, replacement has been the best available tool we have. Please let me know whenever I may be of assistance. Mayor Rob Burton, Oakville Let's Play Bingo! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 483 Speers Rd. Oakville,(905) NEW 2013 4X4 GREAT NGS SAVI on ALL In Stock Models 400 cc ATV Automatic Transmission 2 WD/ 4 WD NOW ONLY OR $ 4,995 MONTHLY OAC $11721 www.deltabingo.com 842-0876 BURLOAK CYCLE & MARINE 4150 South Service Rd., Burlington (between Walkers & Appleby Line) www.burloakcycle.com 905-632-1212 Serving the Golden Horseshoe for over 30 years APPLEBY COLLEGE COLLEGE SUMMER SUMMER CAMPS CAMPS APPLEBY JULY 1-AUGUST 30, 2013 DISCOVERY CAMPS (AGES 4-7) SPORTS & ADVENTURE CAMPS (AGES 7-15) ARTS & MEDIA CAMPS (AGES 7-15) SCIENCE & SUCCESS CAMPS (AGES 7-15) Appleby Camps are led by highly qualified staff and offer low camper to instructor ratios, daily swims, nutritious lunches, family events, and shows all located on our beautiful 60-acre lakeside campus in southwest Oakville. New programs include video game design, flag football, music "fun"damentals, film-making, and "wacky" science to complement our outstanding sports, adventure, arts and science camps. Young campers ages 4-7 will have a blast with our exciting weekly themes and camps designed specifically for them. Before and after camp care is available. Make us your choice for summer friendship, sports and fun! To learn more about Appleby Camps, please call (905) 845-4681 ext. 113 or visit www.appleby.on.ca/camps