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To light or not to light "There is a demand for fields. We're vocal opponent to the field lights proposed at seeing a field shortage. Sports fields are that school, asked council to include light polludesperately needed, especially in the tion in its nuisance bylaw, looking to south." Burlington's bylaw for direction. "The Burlington bylaw says types of light shone upon land and the types of lights could be spilled light, trespass light, glare and reflective light," said Wiggins. "If we are looking at Oakville's nuisance bylaw, I think we should look at Burlington's definition because it does cover spillage and what is going to happen to everybody living around a lit field." Mark Taylor, a fellow Loyola area resident, whose property backs onto the field, said Town staff should also consider the financial impact of adding field lights to sports fields in pre-existing neighbourhoods. Taylor is considering moving if the school board is given the green light to install the field lights. He said a real estate agent told him his house would be worth $75,000 to $100,000 less if the project goes ahead. "I didn't buy this home six years ago with a clause in my agreement that said we would be protected from lights," he said. "I hope the Town will protect us out there now." There were two speakers Tuesday night who were in favour of the lights. Frank Scalise, a resident and parent living in the St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School area, presented a petition to council signed by 250 teachers, students and parents who are in favour 13 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 12, 2009 · www.oakvillebeaver.com The Regional Continued from page 11 Municipality of Halton NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING (Under Sections 17 of the Planning Act) Frank Scalise, resident of the field lights. He said the lights would extend the playing time, giving community groups much-needed field space. "The Oakville Soccer Club, which has 9,000 members, uses all the fields in Oakville," he said. "There is a demand for fields. We're seeing a field shortage. Sports fields are desperately needed, especially in the south." Allan Sowinski, whose house is about 800 metres from the Bronte Athletic Park, said the field lights do not impact his quality of life. "It has never been an issue for me nor my family," he said. "I find the street light outside of my house more obtrusive." He also argued field lights are a worthwhile investment at St. Thomas Aquinas as it would give more community members a place to play. "I want the lights," he said. "I think they will not only engage students, but many Oakville residents in healthy physical activity." For information on the Town's lighting study, visit www.oakville.ca/lighting.htm. Written comments and questions can be submitted to lighting@oakville.ca or by fax to 905-338-4254. The Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton, through its Planning and Public Works Committee, has scheduled a Statutory Public Meeting on the Halton Regional proposed ROPA 38, pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act Location: Council Chambers, Halton Regional Centre The implications of the Statutory Public Meeting or proposed ROPA 38, contact Perry Vagnini, Senior Planner at 905-825-6000, ext. 7987, or toll free at 1-866-442-5866 or by email to Perry.Vagnini@halton.ca www.halton.ca Note: proposed ROPA 38 is adopted by Regional Council, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 38 is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing Susan Lathan, Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Halton 111109