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Lawyers and Lessons
Business was slow around the council circle in May. However, lawyers and the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) had a busy month with 11 days of hearings in the Township Hall. Both the Hartington subdivision and the 30 meters lake protection … Continue reading
Noise and Notification
Concerts by the Lake For decades Desert Lake Campground has been having up to 12 open air concerts a summer on the shores of Desert Lake. For decades residents have complained about the noise negatively affecting their quality of life. … Continue reading
Fire and Water
Vulnerable Ground Water One presentation at a recent Conservation Authority session on vulnerable ground water showed that South Frontenac is one of three “hot spots” in Ontario for contaminated ground water. The study added to previous work that mapped … Continue reading
Monitoring Septic Systems
A mandatory septic inspection program would be helpful to our lake protection efforts. It would also protect ground water, particularly in the parts of the Township on Limestone. Pollution from septic tanks contaminated many wells in Sydenham and ground water … Continue reading
The Devil’s in the Details
“Ice storm Tuesdays” cancelled a couple of meetings contributing to January and February being relatively quiet months on Council. Yet, working away in the background, a few changes have been made that could have a big effect on the way … Continue reading
Community Basics: Septics, Budgets and Festivals
Septic Inspection A septic system inspection program is back on the agenda. The Corporate Services Committee heard verbal briefings from the Public Health Unit and the Chief Building Inspector on options. The public health unit was skeptical of the value … Continue reading
Year End Surprises
Rather than being straightforward the last Council meeting of 2016 contained two surprises. Budget Blocked After two months of negotiation and compromise an agreement, supported by most Councillors, had been reached on the 2017 budget. The only step left was … Continue reading
Two Down Two To Go
We have made it half way. Two years ago this Council was elected. South Frontenac had a new mayor and six new councilors. Last month, we finally passed improvements to public involvement and Council accountability: two priorities of mine in … Continue reading
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Advocacy and Resident Budget Comment
One role of Council is to lobby other levels of government for changes that will benefit South Frontenac. The following are a few issues we have commented on recently. Most resolutions were passed unanimously. “Cap and Trade” The province’s “Cap … Continue reading
Money Matters
The Township’s 2017 budget cycle has begun with a few new twists. Borrowing for Roads The Public Works Department has recommended that the Township borrow 11 million dollars to rebuild Sunbury and Westport Roads. These repairs and upgrades are on … Continue reading
Ross Sutherland, Resident, South Frontenac 