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w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Th ur sd ay , A ug us t 2 6, 2 01 0 1 2 In his presentation to the Towns Administrative Services committee, Segal said a lack of adequate over- sight by Town staff failed to protect residents by ensuring the infrastruc- ture for their development was suit- able. What we have is an inappropriate pump system, which was deemed as appropriate by your system, he said. However, a report to the commit- tee from the assistant town solicitor Jennifer Huctwith, noted that Oakville staff have investigated the circumstances surrounding the approvals, permits and inspections related to the pump. The report notes, staff is satisfied that the Town was not negligent and is not otherwise legally responsible for the problems. Then it adds, As such, staff cannot recommend any form of financial assistance to the residents in replacing the private sanitary system. Theres no doubt the residents have experienced problems with their sanitary system, said Huctwith, who added that the town relies on the professional certifica- tion of engineers hired by developers to design such systems. We are conducting a responsible system, she said. Does that catch every possible area? No. But it does provide protection for our citizens. Huctwith also noted that the town does not have the ability to force the developer to modify the sewage system at this point. That position left resident Judy Molloy fuming. She believes condo- minium purchasers should be aware that they have no protection from the town and are at the mercy of the skill and integrity of engineers hired by developers. The sewage pump is not covered under the provincial warranty pro- gram for new homes. While a settle- ment reached last year with the developer and design engineer resulted in some cash toward the cost of repairs, residents say it wasnt enough money to replace the sys- tem. In an attempt to solve the prob- lem, the board of the condominium corporation is considering replacing the pump system with a gravity- based system that would require an easement across town-owned park- land at the Iroquois Ridge Recreation Centre. While town staff had recom- mended against allowing that, coun- cillors asked staff to bring a proposed resolution to next weeks council meeting that would allow the condo corporation to test the feasibility of running a sewage line in that area, without committing the town to agreeing to such an easement. Councillors also approved a motion noting that they would reconsider the issue if residents pro- vide further information from a pro- fessional engineer. The recommendations from the Administrative Services committee will be considered at a meeting of the full Town Council on Aug. 30. Councillors advised to wash their hands of sewage pump complaint Continued from page 3 Brookdale Pool is holding its 40th annual Novice Swim Meet on Tuesday. With a Wild Wild West theme, swimmers aged four to 14 represent- ing six different town pools will com- pete in a friendly competition. The event runs from 9 a.m. 12 noon. Oakville residents can take advan- tage of family-friendly games and activities in the park, including an appearance by Buddy the Lifeguard Dog from the Lifesaving Society. Brookdale Pool is located at 1215 Bridge Rd. To register, contact the nearest local town pool. For more information on pool locations and contact infor- mation visit www.oakville.ca or call Brookdale Pool at 905-827-1475. Novice Swim Meet Aug. 31