South Frontenac Council Feb. 4

Wilma Kenny | Feb 05, 2014

New annual community project grants policy established

The township will solicit applications on a yearly basis from community organizations for projects supporting community programming. The total amount available will vary from year to year, depending on the amount set aside in that year’s budget. Deadline for applications is the last business day of March, with grant decisions to be announced by May 15. Further details will be available on the Township website.

Payment by credit card

Council approved Treasurer Fragnito’s recommendation to enter into an agreement with the (Canadian) company Paymentus to offer third party credit card processing for the Township. This means the Township will not need to set up a merchant account, and will not be susceptible to fluctuations in the fee percentage. Taxpayers will be able to use Visa, Mastercard or American Express. User fee will be 2.8% of the payment amount, with a minimum fee of $3.50.

Appointment

Councillor Barr was appointed to the County’s new Seniors Housing Task Force.

Tax bill timing adjusted

As a housekeeping measure, the Corporate Services Committee has recommended a change in timing of the Commercial, Industrial and mixed assessment final billing, from October to August. Further information will be included with the February interim tax notices, and on the township website.

Public works tenders

Council approved the bid of Smiths Construction for supply and application of surface treatment in the amount of $626,653. Since 2009, the unit price the Township has paid per square metre has risen one cent for single surface treatment, and two cents for double surface.

Public Works has contracted with Tallman Truck Centre to purchase a 2015 tandem dump truck for $209,921; the lowest bid.

Site plan for recreational resort

Council passed a by-law authorizing Mayor and Clerk to enter into a site plan agreement for development of a resort on a 100 acre property known as Applewood in Storrington District, on Loughborough Lake. The land was zoned for this purpose several years ago. The development proposes 44 units, with each two-unit cabin serviced by its own septic system.