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The Election and Beyond

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Ross Sutherland

This will be my last Councillor post.  Election season is well under way and on October 24 there  will be a new South Frontenac Township Council. For the first time in a decade there will be no acclamations.  Both of … Continue reading →

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Community Building no Book Burning

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Ross Sutherland

Community Controlled Development January was focused on the 2022 budget. The final debate and vote on the budget will take place mid-February. One issue has become contentious: the hiring of a planning policy and compliance officer. For years there have … Continue reading →

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January 2022: Plant Flowers

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Ross Sutherland

There is a social media cartoon meme that has two characters talking about 2022. One with a worried look says, “What do you think is going to happen in 2022?” The other says, “Flowers”. “What? Why?” The first responds in … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Proposals Weaken Johnson Point Development Environmental Protections

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Ross Sutherland

Site Plans presented to South Frontenac Council for a 15-lot development on Johnson’ Point will weaken environmental protections ordered by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) as a condition of approval for this estate-lot condominium. The Johnson’s Point proposal on Loughborough … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 31, 2021 by Ross Sutherland

Long-Term Frustrations – Short-Term Rentals One frustration shared by many councilors and constituents is problems that are easily identifiable, that are raised over and over again, often with promises to do something about them, with solutions that seem reasonable, and … Continue reading →

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Electric Transportation Leadership Needed

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Ross Sutherland

Time for South Frontenac Township to show leadership on electric transportation: set up the infrastructure to electrify the fleet and facilitate residents using electric vehicles. It will help mitigate the worse effects of global warning and reduce costs to the … Continue reading →

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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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Southern Frontenac Community Services Building Support Request

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Ross Sutherland

Attached is the request from Southern Frontenac Community Services to support their building expansion.  Consideration of the proposal will be coming to Council’s Committee of the Whole on October 12.

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A Plan is Better than No Plan?

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Ross Sutherland

August saw progress in two Township planning initiatives: the Recreational Master Plan and the new Official Plan. Both are at mid points in their development and now the heavy lifting, that is actual policy development, starts. The Recreational Master Plan … Continue reading →

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Things Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Ross Sutherland

Fire Hall Energy Update Council agreed to place a 10 KWH solar power plant on the roof of the new Battersea Road fire hall.  This will be the first renewable energy installation on South Frontenac Township property.   Council also agreed … Continue reading →

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