South Frontenac Council – Sep 15/15

Wilma Kenny | Sep 16, 2015

Hartington Subdivision Proposal

Council brought forward a deferred motion to forward the planning reports of June 24 and September 04 concerning this proposal, along with all related correspondence and the Township’s preliminary comments, to the County of Frontenac.

Councillor Revill suggested an amendment which would state that Council still has serious concerns about the proposal, and will comment further once the developer and Malroz respond to questions raised by the citizens’ consultant McIntosh Perry.

Councillor Sutherland asked about the 13-lot counter-proposal mentioned in some of the correspondence: planner Mills said the original large proposal was the one officially being discussed, until the Township receives formal information otherwise from the development’s planner. The amended motion was carried.

Solar Projects

A motion proposed by Councillor Sleeth concerning future solar projects was deferred until Sleeth could be present.

Council approved a motion of support for a FIT solar project at 3090 Forest Road, south of Sydenham.

Revised Official Plan

Council accepted the final draft of the Township’s revised Official Plan, as presented by Planner Mills. This version is the result of considerable discussion and public consultation over the past several months. It will now go to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval.

Septic Re-Inspection Program

Council endorsed the Corporate Services Committee’s recommendation that staff be directed to investigate the feasibility and implications of septic re-inspection options and report back to Council.

Councillor Barr said that if requirements to have tanks pumped every 2 to 4 years should be recommended, there might not be enough resources in the Township to deal with the demand. However, it was noted that prior to developing any specific policies, consultation would need to take place with numerous other stakeholders including residents, associations, septic haulers and installers.

Bellrock Village Revitalization

Council approved Public Works Manager Segsworth’s recommendation to acquire two small pieces of property in Bellrock, in order to facilitate road realignment and improve drainage. Revitalization work has begun in Bellrock.

Sydenham Point Shoreline Restoration

Deputy Mayor McDougall reported that there will be accessibility issues to be dealt with at the same time as the shoreline restoration is carried out. Timing of the project is still uncertain.

Syrian Refugee Crisis

Council agreed with the Association of Ontario Municipalities’ suggestion that all Ontario municipalities donate $100 to Lifeline Syria to aid in resettling Syrian refugees.

Welcome to New Staff Member

CAO Orr introduced Sherry Corneil, who has joined the Township staff as Human Resources/Legislative Compliance Officer.

Fireworks at the Cottage

Council recently changed the noise by-law in order to restrict fireworks to certain summer holiday weekends (at cottagers’ requests). Three letters were received in response to this restriction, expressing great disappointment at the change, citing the authors’ enjoyment of the tradition of summer-long fireworks at Bob’s Lake. Responded Councillor Roberts: “Guess you just can’t win.”

Are We Perhaps Trying to Move Too Quickly?

Councillor Schjerning suggested that the recently updated fencing by-law be even further updated, to change its all-Imperial measurements to Metric…