South Frontenac Council - Nov. 6, 2012

Wilma Kenny | Nov 08, 2012

Waste Disposal Site Changes Proposed

Council accepted in principle the Public Services Committee’s recommendations regarding changes to waste site operations, with the amendment that “one site be open for four hours on Sundays during the summer, June to September, with no total increase in hours.”

The recommendations include a substantial interim increase in tipping fees, with no option for pro-rating partial loads, which will be replaced by a weight-based charge once weigh scales are installed; four days of pick-up (Monday to Thursday;) and a proposal to reduce waste site hours by next March. These recommendations will be brought back to the public in January, in order to develop a final set of recommendations for Council’s approval early in the new year.

Hazardous Waste Site Hours Extended:

Public use of the Keeley Road Household Hazardous Waste site has continued to increase to the point that the Public Works Department recommends keeping the facility, originally expected to operate spring to fall, open throughout the winter. Council agreed to have Brendar Environmental continue to provide services for the winter: hours will be from 3 - 7pm, the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The Hazardous Waste Site also accepts bale wrap, shrink wrap and e-waste.

A tender will be issued in early 2013 for the operation of the facility for the period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015.

Bedford Patrol Yard Improvements:

Council approved the submission of Asterisk Engineering for engineering services for Bedford patrol yard improvements and associated yard works, for a total of $71,896. This was the lowest of six bids received.

No More Cash Advances to councilors:

Over the years, councilors have requested and been issued advances on both their per diem for conferences and against their semi-annual honorarium payments. Council adopted the Corporate Services Committee’s recommendation that these cash advances no longer be permitted.

Township Assumes Loughborough District Road

Council accepted Planner Mills’ recommendation that they assume the road in Silverbrook estates subdivision (located off Campbell Road) now that all requirements have been met.

Budget Day Saturday: Nothing to do for entertainment on a cold rainy Saturday? Come listen to council deliberate the 2013 township budget. After all, it’s your roads, your parks...your money. The fun starts at 9 am this Saturday and lasts all day if it has to.