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Road Assumptions

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

Council passed the following policy on the assumption of non-subdivision roads at its September 5 2017 meeting. RECOMMENDATIONS  That Council adopt the criteria outlined in Report to Council dated September 5, 2017 for Assumption of Non-Subdivision Roads. BACKGROUND  The issue … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Silence, Rushing and Success

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

Limiting Public Involvement A chart outlining the subdivision/condominium approval process for was presented at the August Council meeting. What stood out was the lack of public engagement in the process: a lack particularly shocking because this Council had spent a … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliance By-law

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

Council will be considering a report at the August 1, 2017 Council meeting regarding the regulation of outdoor solid fuel burning appliances. Anyone wishing to address Council on this matter should contact the Clerks Department no later than 12:00 noon … Continue reading →

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The New Norm: 40 Foot Lake Front Lots?

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

A new waterfront lot with only 40 feet of frontage was given approval in principle at the last Committee of the Whole meeting in June. The zoning bylaw calls for new lots to have a minimum of 300 feet of … Continue reading →

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Lawyers and Lessons

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

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 →

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Noise and Notification

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

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 →

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Fire and Water

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

  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 →

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Monitoring Septic Systems

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

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 →

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The Devil’s in the Details

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

“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 →

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Community Basics: Septics, Budgets and Festivals

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

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 →

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