Central Frontenac Council - May 24/16

Jeff Green | May 25, 2016

Central Frontenac Council paid their annual visit to Mountain Grove, meeting at the Olden Hall on Tuesday afternoon, May 24.

Tax sale success

Treasurer Michael McGovern brought some good news to Council regarding the recent sale of properties for which back taxes were owing. The sale was completed on May 12.

Of the eight properties on offer, one was redeemed by the owner through the payment of the outstanding taxes; five were sold, and two did not receive any bids. Of the five properties that sold, all of them went for substantially more than the reserve bid, including one that sold for over $165,000 and another that sold for over $213,000.

The total haul for the township, some of which needs to be shared with Frontenac County and the Ministry of Education, who were owed taxes on them, was over $600,000.

McGovern said that another sale will be held in the fall.

Tulips for Canada 150

Council decided to support a proposal by Villages Beautiful to do special plantings of red and white tulips around the township in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary next year.

Float Trailer

On the recommendation of Public Works Manager John Badgley, Council approved the purchase of a tandem axle float trailer for $26,500 from Float King. The float will be painted red, the township's colours, at no extra cost. The bid was the lowest of five that were received.

Crosswalk for Crow Lake

Karen and Dan Lahey from the Oaks Cottages on Crow Lake Road came to Council in support of a written request they had submitted, asking that a pedestrian crosswalk be established in the village of Crow Lake.

Pointing out that the 40 km/hr speed limit on Crow Lake Road in the village is not adhered to, and that their guests as well as others on the north side of the road need to cross the road to access the lake, they asked that the township take action.

Mayor Frances Smith said that before deciding how to proceed, the township needs to solicit the opinion of the public works department, and a motion to refer the matter to Public Works was passed. The matter will come back to Council in June, however, so any changes that are made will be in place for the summer season this year.

Seniors' month proclaimed

The township proclaimed June as Seniors' Month in honour of the contributions made by seniors to the local communities. On June 28, the Central Frontenac Seniors of the Year, one from each district, will be announced at a council meeting in Sharbot Lake.