Tag Archives: budget

Money Season: Country Roads, Buildings and Budgets

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Ross Sutherland

Budget 2022 Budget season for next year is about to begin.  Our budget is a central document that determines what services the Township thinks are needed and who pays.  Municipalities are limited in both respects; property taxes are our main … Continue reading →

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Advocacy and Resident Budget Comment

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Ross Sutherland

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 →

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Water and Budget Setbacks

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Ross Sutherland

This past month has seen setbacks, in two different senses, coming before Council. 30 Metre Setback from Lakes A core principle in the Township’s planning to protect lakes has been establishing a minimum 30 meter shoreline buffer.  The importance of … Continue reading →

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Close Votes and Progress

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Ross Sutherland

After a year of sometimes difficult debate we are close to a plan for development on Johnson Point and getting closer to a final Hartington subdivision agreement. Johnson Point The subdivision at Johnson Point came back to Council on December … Continue reading →

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Water Everywhere, But Where to Swim?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Ross Sutherland

Last month there were some interesting discussions on lake use.  One, a small local issue with larger community impacts, is about a little Canoe Lake beach. Canoe Lake Public Access At the west end of the James Wilson Road causeway that … Continue reading →

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Defying the Doldrums of Summer

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Ross Sutherland

Defying the doldrums of summer the August Council meeting proved very effective at moving forward some important issues. More Open Budget Process For the first-time the Township’s budget process will include input from the public. At the September 8 meeting … Continue reading →

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Budgets and Biking

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Ross Sutherland

February was a good month for winter activities in South Frontenac.  While the pike were less than cooperative the ice fishers were abundant. Snow conditions were perfect for skiing and snowmobiling.  A group of residents organized the first annual Perth … Continue reading →

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