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APPEAL HEARING - PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW 2011-138 - PERFORMANCE OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE - S. HAKIM AND H. HAKIM
Prior to commencement, the appeal hearing was recessed to allow Ms. Catherine Powell, Municipal Prosecutor to have a preliminary resolution discussion with Mr. Perry Van Kessel, representative of Mrs. Salma Hakim and Mr. Hassan Hakim, to see if there was a resolution, at 6:09 p.m. The hearing resumed at 6:20 p.m.
Ms. C. Powell indicated that she and Mr. P. Van Kessel were unable to reach a resolution. Mr. P. Van Kessel wished to proceed with the appeal hearing.
The Chair advised that the hearing would be conducted as a quasi-judicial hearing and each party would be allotted time to present evidence and witnesses, conduct cross-examinations of the witnesses, and make submissions as they deemed appropriate.
Ms. Catherine Powell, Municipal Prosecutor identified herself to the Chair and explained she was acting on behalf of the Property Standards Officer for the City of Barrie.
Mr. Perry Van Kessel identified himself to the Chair as the Appellant's, Mrs. Salma Hakim and Mr. Hassan Hakim, representative. Mr. P. Van Kessel indicated he was not prepared to continue as he was not aware that these proceedings were a hearing. Chair Dolan clarified for Mr. P. Van Kessel that the Property Standards Committee was a quasi-judicial tribunal.
Mr. P. Van Kessel requested an adjournment for time to prepare. It was clarified by the Clerk that all notifications were sent out by registered mail, indicating the date and time of the hearing and to request evidence to be presented in advance of the hearing.
The Chair asked Ms. C. Powell for her input on Mr. P. Van Kessel's request. Ms. C. Powell indicated that with all the evidence she was provided with, and her witness, she was prepared to proceed.
The Chair polled the Committee with a motion to adjourn, after hearing Ms. C. Powell's submissions and Mr. P. Van Kessel's comments.
Mr. Phillip Moore, a memb...
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