Can you attend the Belfountain Community Get Together for the Holidays?

We are considering having a community “Pot Luck” get together at the Belfountain Community Hall on Old Main Street either December 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22.   It will be at 6pm.  

We would like to know that at least 20 people are available to attend with the dates you are available please before we book the hall and pay the associated costs.

Please provide your top three choices of dates.   If 20 people choose the same date, that will be the one we go ahead with.   If you are replying for more than one person, please indicate how many will be attending.  Please reply to secretary@belfountain.ca.

This will be a potluck….just a social gathering to wish your neighbours well.

Thank you for helping the BCO make this decision.

 

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Urgent Call for Your Donations Please

On August 8, 2023, the community approved the BCO filing to appeal the NEC decision made on July 20, 2023. The appeal was submitted to the NEC August 9 by legal counsel. Eighteen appeals were made to the NEC that day regarding Manors. Once the appeal was submitted, the BCO was committed to follow this process through.

The BCO participated at the Case Management Conference (CMC) for the Manors of Belfountain Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing on February 1st, 2024.   In a previous update, the BCO outlined what was involved in a CMC .   

Further to the CMC, The BCO retained experts to present our issues at the hearing which is now scheduled for February 10th, 2025,  

The steps that are laid out by the government in the Procedural Order that occur prior to the hearing and the reflective dates are: 

Date

Event

Status

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Second Case Management Conference

Done

Friday, October 11, 2024

Parties to exchange lists of witnesses (names, disciplines and intended order to be called)

Done

Friday, November 8, 2024

Expert witnesses in the same field shall have a meeting

Done

Friday, November 22, 2024

Parties must file any Statement of Agreed Facts and Issues

 

Monday, December 9, 2024

Witness Statements and Participant Statements to be exchanged

 

Monday, January 6, 2025

Parties to advise Tribunal whether all the Hearing days are required

 

Friday, January 10, 2025

Reply Witness Statements and the reply to written evidence of witnesses (if any) to be exchanged

 

Monday, January 20, 2025

Visual Evidence to be exchanged

 

Monday, January 27, 2025

Joint Document Book to be filed

 

Monday, January 27, 2025

Draft Hearing Plan to be filed

 

Monday, February 10, 2025

Hearing commences

 

The experts needed for these interim steps and the hearing itself include legal counsel, a planner, a hydrogeologist and an aquatic sciences expert. The cost for experts is sizable.  The hearing is expected to last 14 days.

The experts and legal fees will be paid from generous donations and participation of residents in various fund-raising events that involve the community.   We would like to thank those of you who have donated already and encourage you all to spread the word that we need help financially.

Thirty years ago, the Belfountain community and supporters fought to prevent a subdivision with fewer proposed houses on the same land for the same reasons we have today.  The adjudicator ruled that something would be built on this land. No developer has been able to address the domestic water servicing issues for this development to date. The cost for the hearing in 1991 was $120,000.

This is an urgent call for your donation please.  The Belfountain hamlet is dependent on your generous donation.  Every amount matters and helps.   If you or someone you know would like to donate, you can do so by any of these methods some of which provide tax receipts as indicated:

 Donating directly to the B.C.O: 100% of donations made are used to pay legal fees, experts’ invoices, and administration costs. No tax receipts are available.  The B.C.O. is an incorporated non-profit organization supported by volunteers. You can donate directly to the B.C.O. by cheque, cash or e-transfer by contacting  treasurer@ belfountain.ca, or click on the link below to use PayPal at BCO to support the initiatives. 100% of donations made are used to pay legal fees, experts’ invoices, and administration costs.   If you do not require a tax receipt, your funds can be directed directly to the BCO through etransfer to treasurer@belfountain.ca or via PayPal at this link https://www.paypal.com/donate. Alternatively, contact  treasurer@Belfountain.ca or 289-541-6055 for cheque or cash pickup or delivery instructions.  Cheques should be addressed to the Belfountain Community Organization.

Donating through Small Change Fund:. Donations to Small Change Fund are used for legal fees.  The project: (Manors of Belfountain Subdivision) Belfountain-needs-your-help When you donate $25 or more you will receive a tax receipt.  SCF does retain a percentage of the funds donated to support the services they provide as outlined on their website.  Here is the link to the Small Change Fund: https://smallchangefund.ca/project/belfountain-needs-your-help/.

Donating through Ontario Streams: Donations to Ontario Streams are used for consulting experts who are developing and presenting the Belfountain community’s cases that Manors of Belfountain threatens the water.  You will receive a charitable tax receipt. For sums greater than $500, a cheque made out to Ontario Streams can be dropped off at 670 Bush Street.  For sums less than $500 donations can be through Canada Helps:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ontario-streams/ (Choose Belfountain Wetlands, Groundwater and Watercourses Evaluation)

We are urgently in need of donations to both prepare and pay for the hearing.  We would greatly appreciate your donation being made within the next two weeks if that is possible.  

Please share this email and spread the word to everyone you can think of that can help us with this fight.  The time is now.   Let’s start telling people about this.  Ask everyone interested in protecting Belfountain to register at www. Belfountain.ca so we can be sure to reach everyone and provide updates.  Come out and join us in our fundraising efforts so we can win this hearing. There is nothing we can’t do together!

Belfountain may be small, but we are mighty when we work together!

 

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Paving Notice – Bush Street – Old Main St. to Shaws Creek Rd.

October 25th, 2024

Milling, Base Repairs and Paving Notice on Bush St

Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4065

This notice provides an update to the Belfountain Community regarding paving works on the Project 14-4065: Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

Peel’s contractor (Four Seasons Site Development Ltd.) has schedule milling, base repairs and paving works on Bush St (from Old Main St to Shaws Creek Rd) the week of October 28th 2024.

The schedule for paving works on Old Main St are tentative and subject to weather. In the event of rain or unforeseen circumstances the works maybe delayed. 

Activity

Start Date

Anticipated Duration

Milling and Base Repairs

Thursday, October 31st,2024

1 Day

Paving Friday, November 1st, 2024 1 Day
     

 What to expect:

  •  We will maintain a single of traffic at all times, however, motorists should expect delays in travel as the operation is underway. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
  • During paving operations your driveway may temporarily be blocked as the machinery passes through the corridor. This will be temporary and short duration, however if you require immediate access in and out of your driveway during the operation – the paving crew and our site representatives will be there to assist you.

Who can I contact?

 

Name

Title

Organization

Contact Information

Ommar Moeen

Project Manager

Region of Peel

905-791-7800 ext. 7998

ommar.moeen@peelregion.ca

construction@peelregion.ca

Ole Petersen

Construction Inspector

Region of Peel

905-791-7800 ext. 3246

ole.petersen@peelregion.ca

 

 

 

24/7 (Project Related Emergency/After Hours) #: 905-791-7800

 

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Paving Notice Belfountain Project – Old Main Street from Caledon Mountain Drive to River Road

September,19th,2024

Milling, Base Repairs and Paving Notice on Old Main St

Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4065

This notice provides an update to the Belfountain Community regarding paving works on the Project 14-4065: Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

Further to the previous progress update notice sent on August,23rd,2024 – Peel’s contractor (Four Seasons Site Development Ltd.) has expedited their work schedule and will be initiating milling, base repairs and paving works on Old Main St (from Caledon Mountain Drive to River Rd) early next week.

The paving works next week do not include Bush Street, or the driveway apron paving. Those works will be completed at a later date (expected mid-October 2024) when the slope stability and landscaping works on Bush Street are completed.

The schedule for paving works on Old Main St is as follows. Please note the dates below are tentative to weather.

Activity

Start Date

Anticipated Duration

Milling

Monday, September,23rd,2024

1 Day

Base Repairs

Tuesday, September, 24th, 2024

1 Day

Paving

Wednesday, September, 25th, 2024

1 Day

 What to expect:

 We will maintain a single of traffic at all times, however, motorists should expect delays in travel as the operation is underway. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

  • During paving operations your driveway may temporarily be blocked as the machinery passes through the corridor. This will be temporary and short duration, however if you require immediate access in and out of your driveway during the operation – the paving crew and our site representatives will be there to assist you.

Who can I contact?

 

Name

Title

Organization

Contact Information

Ommar Moeen

Project Manager

Region of Peel

905-791-7800 ext. 7998

ommar.moeen@peelregion.ca

construction@peelregion.ca

Ole Petersen

Construction Inspector

Region of Peel

905-791-7800 ext. 3246

ole.petersen@peelregion.ca

 

 

 

24/7 (Project Related Emergency/After Hours) #: 905-791-7800

 

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Heritage Block Printing Workshop Sept 21 2024

Hosted by Belfountain Heritage Society in partnership with the Town of Caledon 

This is a FREE event but participants must register to attend and space is limited.  Use this link to register: Heritage Block Printing Workshop | Culture Days 2024

**REGISTRATION REQUIRED**

Learn how to block print, as printing was done in the pioneering days, while learning about the historic houses, features and people that make Belfountain such a distinctive heritage hamlet! Belfountain artist Wendy Mitchell will guide participants how to create a block print, or select one of the pre-constructed block prints on-hand, to be inked for printing. Heritage displays will highlight some of the many historical buildings in Belfountain and the people who lived there. Hosted by the Belfountain Heritage Society volunteers whose focus is to preserve the past for the future!

All ages workshop, children 13 years old or under must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and time

Sat, Sep 21, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Location:

Belfountain Community Hall 

17204 Mississauga Road

Belfountain, ON

This workshop is the first opportunity for Belfountain residents and community at large, to help make decorations to be used in our bi-centenary in 2025.

 

 

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Salamander Festival 2024 Cancelled

In 2025, the hamlet of Belfountain turns 200 years old.  Historically, the Belfountain Community Organization has arranged Salamander Festival each year in September.    The Region of Peel is currently performing substantial road rehabilitation works that are to continue through the fall in the center of the hamlet.

Considering these factors, the Belfountain Community Organization has decided not to host Salamander Festival in September 2024.    Instead, we will pool our resources with the Belfountain Heritage Society and seek support from the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel to create a magnificent event in 2025 to celebrate our hamlet’s historic 200th  anniversary. 

 

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Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements – Update

 

We have received the update notice below from the Region of Peel for residents of Belfountain.   

The Belfountain Community Organization encourages property owners with driveway aprons affected by this notice to reach out to the Region of Peel Project Manager through the contact  indicated in this notice.    

August,23rd,2024

Project Update

Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4065

 This notice provides the Belfountain community an update on the Project 14-4065: Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

The Region of Peel retained Four Seasons Site Development Ltd. to undergo construction in Belfountain. The construction works started August,12th,2024, and since then Four Seasons has progressed well with their works.

Schedule For Construction Activities

 Below are outstanding construction activities and expected completion dates for each.

Please note that these timelines are tentative to several factors such as contractors progress, weather, and varying site conditions. Actual start and completion dates may vary.

 

Construction Activity

Status

Expected Completion

Parkette Construction

 

Parkette Landscaping/Planting

In-Progress

Expected start is Mid- September 2024

Mid-September 2024

 

End-September 2024

Culvert

Replacements/Construction

In-Progress

Mid-September 2024

Slope Stability Works (Bush St)

Restoration (Landscaping/Tree Planting) + Guiderail Installation

Expected start is Mid- September 2024

End-September 2024

End-September 2024

 

Mid-October 2024

Milling, Base Repairs, Paving,

Line Painting

Mid-October 2024

End- October 2024

Street-Signage, Crosswalks, Final Restoration and Clean-Up

End-October 2024

Mid-November 2024

 Driveway Apron Paving

Before starting the paving work, the Region’s site representative will discuss with property owners about how much of their apron will be paved. Usually, gravel driveway aprons are paved up to the property line, but due to community feedback requesting less paving, the Region will collaborate with property owners to adjust the extent of the paving.

Communication

The Region of Peel is committed to providing you periodic updates as the works progress. The next project update notice will be provided prior to the start of paving works.

Please visit our webpage: https://www.peelregion.ca/pw/construction/cal/144065.htm for updates on construction and more details regarding the project.

The webpage can also be accessed via the QR code (use your phone camera to access):

Who can I contact?

Peel Region has field representative on site (construction inspector). Should you require assistance during construction you can reach out to the construction inspector or project manager directly. The contact information is below:

 

Name

Title

Organization

Contact Information

Ommar Moeen

Project Manager

Region of Peel

905-791-7800. ext. 7998

Ommar.moeen@peelregion.ca

Ole Petersen

Construction Inspector

Region of Peel

905-791-7800 ext. 3246

ole.petersen@peelregion.ca

 

 

 

24/7 (Emergency/After Hours) #: 905-791-7800

 

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Taking a Look Back at The View

Dear Belfountain Community members,

We hope you are enjoying some summer sunshine and soaking in time outdoors in beautiful Belfountain. If you are in the mood for some fun summer reading, we suggest taking a look back at the “View from Belfountain”, published 10 years ago !

This article expresses just how long we have been working to protect our community and how well we come together to make a positive difference. We hope you enjoy reading this flashback and reflect on the wonderful people who have made Belfountain what it is today.

Of course we must mention the community members whose legacy we carry on as we protect nature: Jenni Le Forestier, who’s spirit lives on in music, the wind in the trees and our continued fight to protect our water and wildlife, and Frank and Sylvia Schenk, who were talented florists and dedicated environmental stewards, along so many other individuals who we continue to carry with us in our thoughts and actions as we protect Belfountain.

Looking back on the “View from Belfountain” allows us to venture forward as we continue to connect as residents working to protect our wildlife and heritage in the hamlet we so graciously call our home.

 Sincerely Yours,

 The BCO Board of Directors

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Free Plants or a Donation to the BCO – Sat Aug 3 8am

The plants that were donated by Mr and Mrs Schenk and cared for by the community are being saved before the Region of Peel changes to the intersection 

If you would like to take home plants, please meet Saturday August 3rd at 8am at the planter boxes Bush Street and Olde Main Street, Belfountain.

Bring a shovel and tubs or bags.  First come first served.  No holds

Donations to the BCO gratefully received  

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BCO Feedback regarding the Region of Peel Road Rehabilitation Survey

 
 
 
 

Further to yesterday’s notice regarding Peel Region’s road rehabilitation project, last night your Belfountain Community Organization discussed the merits of the proposed Condition Survey for home owners fronting onto Mississauga Road, Old Main Street and Bush Street.

We recommend that you contact the surveyor and book your appointment.  They will take photos of existing interior condition of your house (walls, foundation) and assets like fences, planters or driveway.  Ask for a copy of the photographs and property condition report.  You can also identify concerns with existing road drainage entering your property.  Email the BCO secretary@belfountain.ca to advise when the survey was completed and the nature of your concerns expressed.  We will track responses and engage the Region should there be private property issues following the completion of the construction.

Thank you

BCO

July,15th,2024

Project Update

Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4065

This notice provides the Belfountain community an update on the Project 14-4065:Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

Peel Region has retained Four Seasons Site Development Ltd. as the general contractor to complete the works on this project. The project works are expected to start in August 2024.

Please visit our webpage:https://www.peelregion.ca/pw/construction/cal/144065.htm for periodic updates on construction and more details regarding the project. Details regarding previous polling and responses to public inquiries are posted on the webpage.

The webpage can also be accessed via the QR code(use your phone camera to access):

What are we doing?

Peel Region is undergoing rehabilitation, streetscaping, and improvements to the Hamlet of Belfountain as part of Peel’s State of Good Repair program.

The work consists of road resurfacing, culvert replacements, paving of gravel shoulders, driveway aprons and community hall, streetscaping at the parkette area, and minor intersection improvements.

Where?

The project limits are:

Old Main Street: Caledon Mountain Drive to River Road, Bush Street: Old Main St to East of Shaws Creek Road

When?

Works are anticipated to begin in August 2024, and completed by the end of 2024. Please note this schedule is tentative to several factors(e.g. contractors activity, weather, unforeseen delays etc.)

Working Hours

Four Seasons has been contracted to complete the work on the Region’s behalf. Hours of operation are from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The Region may resort to a 7 am to 6pmoperation to expedite the project schedule.

These hours follow the city’s by-laws. Extended working hours may cause some inconvenience to the public however will help facilitate completion of the project.

Traffic Control

The project will be phased to minimize traffic disruption while maintaining a safe working environment as required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Existing traffic flows will be maintained during construction. However, due to the

nature of the work, we will need to reduce traffic lanes to a single lane and temporarily block intersection during construction.

Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

Please use caution when travelling through the work zone.

Driveway Access

We will maintain driveway access as much as possible and if we need to block your driveway for a short time you will be contacted directly to arrange for the works.

We will make sure businesses have access at all times.

Who can I contact?

Peel Region will have a field representative on site (construction inspector) during construction. Should you require assistance during construction you can reach out to the construction inspector or project manager directly. The contact information is below:

Name: Ommar Moeen

Title: Project Manager

Organization: Region of Peel

Contact Information: 905-791-7800 ext. 7998

ommar.moeen@peelregion.ca construction@peelregion.ca

Name: Ole Petersen

Title: Construction Inspector

Organization: Region of Peel

Contact Information: 905-791-7800 ext.3246

ole.petersen@peelregion.ca

24/7 (Project Related Emergency/After Hours) #: 905-791-7800

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July 12th, 2024

Project 14-4065

CONDITION SURVEY

Belfountain Rehabilitation & Corridor Improvements, 14-4065

If you are a tenant, please give this letter to the property owner.

Dear Property Owner,

Peel Region is conducting road rehabilitation and corridor improvements of Belfountain. Works are expected to start on August of 2024.

OZA Inspections Ltd., a consultant who specializes in pre-construction surveys, has been retained to undergo the pre-construction survey of your property. OZA will be requesting access on to your property to take pictures of the existing conditions. These images will only be referred to in the event of a claim. This survey will be conducted free of charge.

How to arrange a survey:

  • Please phone OZA as soon as possible at 1-800-667-8263 ext. 231 to make an appointment for the survey. This is a 24-hour voice message centre.

  • If you prefer, you may email them at appt@ozainspections.com. Please include the file number 23280 and your address in the subject line.

  • Within your message, please refer to file 23280 and include your:

◦        name

◦        address

◦        telephone number

◦      date and approximate time you would like OZA to come to your home or    business.

An OZA representative will return your call or email you.

If you have any questions, or do not want your property surveyed, please contact OZA at 1-800-667-8263 ext. 231

Ommar Moeen, Project Manager, Transportation

Public Works, Region of Peel

Email: construction@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 7998

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CONDITION SURVEY: Your Questions Answered

What is a pre-existing condition survey?

A pre-existing condition survey includes an indoor and outdoor inspection of buildings and structures that are close to the planned construction activities. There is no cost to you for this service.

The inspector looks for pre-existing conditions such as nail pops, cracks, water damage, etc. The inspector will take a reference photo of each room and photograph any pre-existing conditions found. No items will be moved or disturbed, and only accessible areas will be inspected. No personal/private information is collected. Photos are taken only of the walls, ceiling, floors, and foundation.

Please tell the inspector if there are any parts of your business you do not want surveyed. All inspectors carry photoidentification. Please ask to see their ID.

How long does the survey take?

It takes about one hour, depending on the size of the property.

Why should I have a condition survey?

A condition survey is a common practice on most construction projects. The survey protects you, the Region, and the contractor in the unlikely event of a claim. In the unlikely event that your property is damaged due to construction activities, the survey allows for a smooth claim process. Please be assured that we do not anticipate excessive vibration or damage to your property due to our construction work. If you decide not to have your property surveyed, it may be challenging to substantiate a claim in the unlikely event of damage.

What happens to the photos?

Once all inspections are completed for the work in your area, OZA prepares a report for the contractor. The report, photos and written documentation are sent to the contractor. The contractor may need to send a copy to Peel Region.

OZA keeps the photos in their secure facility for seven years after the project is completed. The photos are then destroyed. If you want the photos destroyed before this time, OZA will ask you to sign a release form stating you will not make a claim in the future.

Can the survey include additional items of concern?

At the time of inspection, tell the inspector about any specific concerns you have, such in-ground sprinkler system.

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