— — News TheReview Wednesday, January 8,1992 — All Parachute jumping tops Town Hall agenda ( Give new life 2 by Glenn Werkman The Review Parachute jumping in Central Saanich will be open for discus- sion with council, but residents will have to wait until a Town Hall meeting March 4, it was decided recently. Council asked staff Dec. 16 if violations of the municipal noise bylaw could be proven against the operators of the Ultimate High Parachute Centre based at the Victoria airport. But because monitoring for enforcement must be done from the property line, staff reported the matter is not enforceable under the noise bylaw. “The problem is that it’s in the air. It’s not a land issue,” Mayor Ted Jones said. Council was discussing a com- plaint from Brentwood resident Dennis Tucker, a letter in support of parachute activities from a Saa- nichton resident and a legal opin- ion from municipal solicitor Lor ena Staples. During the public question peri- od, Tucker asked council to con- sidering enforcing the bylaw of the noise problem related to parachute activities. “T’ve had quite a few people come forward and they do have strong views on it,” Tucker said. “It’s a growth industry ... and by taking no action it’s encouraging them.” Another resident believes the parachute activity should be encouraged. In a letter to council, Kersey Road resident Dave Thomas said the jump zone is about 300 feet from his house and “I believe these people should be allowed to carry on using this area for a drop zone, as they provide entertain- ment for many people including my family.” And the municipal solicitor gave advice contrary to an earlier legal opinion, saying “If council does decide to enforce its bylaw against this (drop zone) property owner for allowing parachutists to enter his land, it may not be successful in maintaining its position in court, if the court accepts an argument that it is not a use of land.” An earlier legal opinion dealt with the question of liability Gf the continuation of the activity results in injury to any person) and rec- ommended council make efforts to have the activity discontinued. But Staples said the issue goes beyond the narrow question of liability, — Jones noted Staples’ comment that “in our opinion, we have considerable doubt as to whether New Saanichton ambulance base Ambulance service in Central Saanich is moving about one kilo- meter east on Mt. Newton Cross- road — to a motel parking lot from the fire hall — as responsibility was transferred back to the prov- ince effective Jan. 1. The British Columbia Ambul- ance Service assumes responsibil- ity for the service in Central Saanich while the Central Saanich volunteer fire department will decrease its role to that of a First Responder. Ambulance service has been provided by the fire department for many years. However, fire Chief Bruce Elvedahl told council recently that the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Association had request- ed the change because of a higher _ number of calls for service. or not the landing of a parachutist on a farmer’s field is of itself a use of land.” Staples recommended that nui- sance complaints should be direct- ed to the federal Ministry of Trans- port. Jones agreed. “If there is a problem with noise or with people missing the drop zones, it should be a direct complaint to the Minis- try of Transport. It’s not a land use issue while it’s in the air.” However, Tucker said he spoke to the head of the department of transport and “they said the best method to deal with this is on a land use issue.” Ald. Clarence Bolt quipped that the conflicting advice would make a good subject for a book on federal-provincial relations. Ald. lan Cameron suggested that if council restrict parachute activi- ties, other activities like horse jumping would have to be restrict- ed. diamond secure? “We have people who get up at 6 a.m. and run a tractor around,” Cameron said. Tucker said over 1,000 people live in Brentwood Bay. “People don’t have anything against para- chutists. They just wish they’d do it somewhere else. The thing to do is nip it in the bud,” Tucker said. Ald. Gary Valiquette was the lone council member in opposi- tion to a motion referring the issue to the March Town hall meeting. “What regulation is being breached? I don’t know, so it can’t be enforced. I think the letter writer (Thomas) is correct, council should spend their time on more important matters,’ Valiquette said. estimate. \ work. loose? to your diamonds. Is the centre When was the last time you had your rings cleaned and inspected? 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