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1987 - A residents group was formed to oppose
an application by Enterac Properties Ltd. to
build a subdivision of large lots on the old
Willis farm lands at the south end of the hamlet.
Two hundred local residents met at the Caledon
Ski Club to unanimously approve taking their
concerns to the Town of Caledon.
1988
- The Belfountain Task Force (BTF) is formed
under the direction of Hazel Notzel. A local
newsletter to keep the hamlet informed was initiated.
The View From Belfountain was under the editorship
of Nicola Barry. The Town of Caledon is asked
by the BTF to revise official plan to protect
Belfountain as a sensitive area.
1989
- New Enterac Subdivision plan of more but smaller
lots rejected by Niagara Escarpment Commission
(NEC) and Town of Caledon due to absence of
water plan.
1990
- NEC rejects a revised Enterac Plan for not
conforming with their policies and Town official
plan. BTF raises $50,000 for legal services
to continue the fight. Ontario Municipal Board
(OMB) dismisses Enterac application.
1991
- OMB allows new lot application, but servicing
and water issues not resolved.
1993
- BTF changed to Belfountain Community and Planning
Organization (BCPO). Mandate broadened to cover
roads, recreation, water, etc. Belfountain Heritage
Society assumes heritage issues. Myfanwy Douglas
elected chair of BCPO (retires in 2001).
1994
- Enterac file reactivated. BCPO adopts a proactive
stance. Residents' meeting decides to negotiate
with developer and agencies directly. Belfountain
architect Robert Boraks draws up forward looking
and innovative plans that include a total number
of lots that relates directly to the ecosystem's
capacity and designs that incorporate and reflect
the existing village. Celebration Escarpment
attracts over 800 visitors to entertainment,
lectures, and events celebrating the unique
Niagara Escarpment. Money raised is donated
to the Elora-Cataract Rail Trail.
1995
- Vision of Belfountain Day includes
exhibits, drawings, and talks that attract a
large crowd of villagers. Results formulate
a subdivision vision that is presented to the
community and Enterac with majority acceptance.
1996
- Presentation to Enterac. Ongoing inability
to satisfy water concerns continues to hold
up development to this day.
2007
- BCPO is renamed the Belfountain Community
Organisation (BCO).
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