South Frontenac Council - Apr. 8/14

Wilma Kenny | Apr 09, 2014

Hartington Hydrogeological Study

A hydrogeological study required for the proposed Hartington subdivision has been completed and forwarded by the county to Malroz Engineering for a peer review. The initial review has been completed and some concerns have been raised. Presently the developer is revising his proposal and is in discussion with Malroz. Planner Lindsay Milla said this further review is expected to take three months. When the review is finished and he County has advised the Township of Malroz’s assessment of the study, the planning departmen will make the documents available to Council. Mills agreed to ask Malroz to specifically address Council’s question about what adjustment has been made to account for lower water levels in the summer.

Building Department Fees

Brian Gass, Chief Building Official, said the current permit fees were set 16 years ago, and no longer cover the actual costs of the building inspections. Council agreed: this change to the fee schedule requires a public meeting, which will be held at the May 20 Council meeting.

Seniors Housing

Councillor McDougall spoke of the increasing need for affordable housing, particularly for seniors, and the current lack of financial support for this from provincial or federal governments. Citing the fact that both the Sydenham branch library and the Ambulance base were possible because when funding became available, the Township had project-ready plans and available land, he recommended that the Township work along with the County to develop a housing strategy.

Little Long Lake Road

Residents of Little Long Lake Road (which runs between Bedford Road and the Perth Road area, in Loughborough) have asked that maintenance on the road be extended. The Public Services Committee has been reviewing the issue, with the goal of developing criteria to objectively define the service levels each type of partially maintained Township road should receive. Public Works Manager Segsworth presented an inventory of 41 such roads within the Township.