Ken Arney | Feb 10, 2021


I am writing this to let taxpayers know what happens between Central Frontenac Township and me, to warn them they could be next.

This is not about the value of my land but about the process that went on and is still going on.

In December 2018, a contractor removed an old culvert and replaced it with a new one. In doing so they buried my survey stake, buried part of my fenceand dumped load of fill on my property, without my approval or previous knowledge.

When calling councillors, some of the replies I received were that the township owns a 44 foot right of way and they couldn’t believe a contractor would do the work private property, time couldn’t be wasted for one to come to the site and look at it and that is was inconsiderate of me to ask. Another agreed with me but he came a day before he said he would and said he couldn’t see a buried stake or fence. Then a gag order was put in place and I could not get any more information.

A comparison between permit and facts – Permit Lot 30 Con. 5 – Old culvert 27m – new culvert 30.5m – difference 3.5m. silt and sediment control Facts – Lot 26&7 Con 7 – old culvert 20.3m, new culvert – 35.3m difference 15m (see pictures nfnews April 14, 2009)

I have contacted many people over this fiasco, regarding in-accurate information on the permit, no silt or sediment control, home of the endangered Blanding’s turtle, filling in wetlands, a trout sensitive lake downstream and removal of our stake and fence.

A lot of people have passed the buck. Randy Hillier, MPP, said contact the media and a lawyer. Daryl Kramp, MPP, said contact Randy hillier. Quinte Conservation said they are not responsible for the accuracy of the permit.

A supervisor from Quinte told me: “It’s your government. You voted for them. You get what you deserve.

The Ministry of the Environment said they are working with the township on it.

I contacted a lawyer in Ottawa, who said that due to COVID, if this was to go to court I could pssible end up with 20% of my moneyback. In normal times he said he could take my case to court and we would win.

The offer to purchase the land was given to us after the work was done. The applicaiotn for expropriation is for the purpose of completing the work. Is the taking of our land after the work is done, fair, sound or reasonably necessary.

I am hoping people in this township will contact their councillors and MPP’s to voice their opinions, before this land is compromised.

Ken Arney

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