Cliff Singer

Following a hearing regarding a development permit for water-skiing competitions, three parties brought applications for costs.

The applicant company sought costs against the Town of Mono, alleging unreasonable conduct and bad faith.

The Town and a citizens' coalition sought costs against the company, citing a frivolous post-hearing motion and disrespectful conduct.

The Hearing Officers dismissed the company's application, finding the Town's conduct was reasonable and in good faith.

The Hearing Officers granted the Town's and the coalition's applications in part, finding the company's post-hearing motion was unreasonable and frivolous.

The company was ordered to pay $2,000 to the Town and $500 to the coalition.

Following a hearing regarding a development permit for water-skiing competitions, three parties brought applications for costs.

The applicant company sought costs against the Town of Mono, alleging unreasonable conduct and bad faith.

The Town and a citizens' coalition sought costs against the company, citing a frivolous post-hearing motion and disrespectful conduct.

The Hearing Officers dismissed the company's application, finding the Town's conduct was reasonable and in good faith.

The Hearing Officers granted the Town's and the coalition's applications in part, finding the company's post-hearing motion was unreasonable and frivolous.

The company was ordered to pay $2,000 to the Town and $500 to the coalition.

The Niagara Escarpment Commission approved a development permit for 2222699 Ontario Inc. to host water-skiing competitions on a pond in a former gravel pit.

Several neighbours, the Town of Mono, and the applicant appealed the decision.

The Hearing Officers found that the originally approved development of four 2.5-day events was too intensive and not a permitted use in the Escarpment Protection Area.

However, they recommended approval of a redefined proposal for two events per year with a maximum of 40 competitors, subject to strict conditions including a three-year review period, noise controls, and a fuel contingency plan.

The Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry accepted the recommendation and directed the issuance of the modified permit.