The Concerned Calabogie Citizens Organization did not see any controls or safeguards in the documentation that was given first and second readings by our Council last night. 

 At this point, over 200 families in proximity to the track, as well as those beyond, do not appear to be protected. 

 At a previous meeting our Council passed a resolution for the Township planner to prepare a licencing by-law. We were very disappointed that NO licencing by-law, such as the Corporation of the Township of Cavan, Millbrook, North Monaghan introduced to protect their citizens, was even mentioned at this meeting.  Nor will there be any temporary zoning such as the Corporation of Haldimand County implemented to shield residents affected by Toronto Motorsports Park in their area. Because of non-compliance issues, these safeguards have been helpful in these other communities.

 Calabogie Motorsports Park (CMP) has made numerous presentations and given assurances about their development being “Unique”  and the first to comply with noise guidelines. If they truly believe the accuracy of their own statements and reports with respect to compliance issues regarding noise affiliated with their development, then we are certain they would have no hesitation with a “licencing by-law” to prove their testimonials and their numerous statements about wanting to be a “good neighbour” in the community.

 We are under the impression that our Reeve and Councilors concur with the CMP theory that there will be no adverse affects associated with this development to people of the community.  While Council appeared to find the Haldimand County “temporary zoning” problematic, we feel they too should have no problem with a “licencing by-law”.  If there are no anticipated problems, what would be the harm? 

This by-law could be instituted for worried residents, and show both a vote of confidence by the developers in their development and their testimonials and Council could show due diligence for concerned people who live in the community and could be affected by this undertaking.

 Until safeguards have been passed, at this point, it would appear that our Council has given CMP a “blank cheque”.