South Frontenac Council - Oct. 11/11

Wilma Kenny | Oct 13, 2011

Deputy Mayor Tinlin chaired the meeting

Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough presented the Fire Department’s annual report: South Frontenac Fire & Rescue has, as of October 6, responded to 331 emergency calls, done 91 inspections (includes schools, day cares, chip trucks, investigations of property fires, etc), and carried out a wide variety of prevention and communications activities in the community. The department has 134 volunteers and 27 new recruits in training, serving in nine fire halls throughout the township. Chief Chesebrough emphasized the great importance of all residences being equipped with functioning, properly located smoke alarms. Councilor Ron Vandewal expressed strong concern about the need for the township to do more repair and maintenance on the fire halls.

A delegation representing ‘over 60 South Frontenac residents’ presented their concerns about a proposed amendment to an aggregate license on a property on County Road 11, in Storrington district. They want to protect quality and quantity of well water, and maintain property values. Planner Mills assured them that the present zoning does not match the proposed licensing application (which has not yet come to Council,) so a public meeting would be held prior to any decision re the application, which will then require final approval by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Councilor Del Stowe thanked the delegates for a balanced presentation, which acknowledged the importance of the aggregate industry.

Taro Alps, of the Lake Links Planning Committee urged council members and anyone else who is interested in sustainable development of Eastern Ontario lakes to attend a day-long workshop on October 29, in Perth. Admission of $12 includes a full day’s program, lunch and snacks. Further information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..