South Frontenac Council, June 16

Wilma Kenny | Jun 24, 2020

Speeding Problems to be Addressed

Council passed a motion to address speeding and speed limit reductions in the Township: Mark Segsworth, Director of Public Works agreed with Council that speeding has become an issue of grave concern throughout the area. Councillor Sleeth reported that speeding is on the agenda for next week’s Police Services Board meeting.

Composters and Blue Boxes to be Subsidized by the Township

Council decided not to increase the cost of Blue Boxes and Composters to reflect an increase in wholesale prices. Deputy Mayor Sutherland said it was important to encourage composting, which would reduce the amount of organic material going into landfills. “Perhaps a small subsidy shows some leadership,” agreed Morey.

Blue boxes will continue to cost $6.00, composters $35.00.

Two Sets of Tennis and Pickleball Courts to be Created

Council accepted the single bid of Bourassa Sport Technologies for resurfacing of Netsports Courts in Gerald Ball Park in Inverary, and Centennial Park, Harrowsmith, in the amount of $95,800 plus HST. Bourassa Sport Technologies is a reputable company that specialize in this type of Netsport court design and construction.

This will create a premier space for both Tennis and Pickleball in South Frontenac, supporting the growth of these sports.

Private Docks on Public Property

Further to a (passed) motion that the owner be notified to remove a private dock from the Desert Lake causeway, Sutherland brought notice of motion that staff be directed to develop a bylaw forbidding all private docks on Township property.

First Virtual Public Meeting

This meeting was held to introduce a rezoning application submitted by Bruce and Denise Wright for their building lot on Greenfield Road, Loughborough Lake, Storrington. The Wrights purchased this property in 2019, planning to build a house and large accessory building. However, measurements have shown that the property is not deep enough to accommodate the required 300m septic bed setback from Loughborough Lake, which is classified as a sensitive, “at-capacity” Lake Trout Lake. The lot, although large, has a challenging topography, and the current septic location proposal by the Wrights’ engineer has not met with approval from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks or KFL&A Public Health, both of which are suggesting alternate locations much further from the lake.

At the public (“Zoom”) meeting, the Wrights and their engineer spoke in favour of locating a specially designed septic field 45m from the lake. One neighbour reported a Black Rat Snake had been located just north of the property in question. There were no other comments from the public.

Staff recommended Council defer making a decision following the public meeting to allow staff time to work out a further recommendation for Council’s consideration at the July 14 meeting. A motion to defer was carried.

Municipal Offices open

South Frontenac municipal offices opened to the public on Monday June 22. However, individuals are advised to enquire first via telephone, website or email where possible. The Township’s website outlines the (now familiar) safety precautions that will be followed to minimize risk to customers and employees.