South Frontenac Council

Wilma Kenny | Apr 18, 2018

Theme Night in South Frontenac
Council heard three not completely unrelated presentations: Gord Mitchell of the KFL&A Health Unit, discussed septic systems, Andrew Girourard, also of the Health Unit, outlined the role of Public Health Inspectors, and Stephanie Weaver of Cambium Environmental presented the results of the annual Township Waste disposal sites.

Weaver’s report showed that of the three remaining waste sites, Portland’s has the greatest capacity (27 years), Loughborough the least (7years). However, Loughborough is awaiting final approval of an adjoining area, which should increase its capacity considerably. Councillor Sleeth suggested that perhaps Council should re-address the pros and cons of disposing of Storrington’s waste in the Township sites, rather than continuing to truck it outside the township. Public Works Manager Segsworth said that next spring his department will be preparing to reissue the bids for waste collection, so that would be a good time to bring the question to the new Council.

Two Rezoning Applications
An application to rezone a property on Collins Lake in Storrington to permit the removal of a derelict cottage and its replacement by a larger residence set further back from the shoreline led to discussion about whether or not a preliminary environmental assessment should be done, because of the neighbouring wetland. The CRCA had indicated in writing to Planner Mills that they did not think it was necessary. After considerable discussion, Mayor Vandewal asked for comments from the public. Ms Corcoran, the owner, settled the question by saying she had had an environmental assessment done a week ago.

There were no objections to rezoning to permit two residential lots along Bedford Road on the outskirts of Sydenham. The current house and garage which are very close to the road will be removed, and replaced by two houses on smaller lots, both of which will be serviced by municipal water.

Community Grants Awarded
For the fourth year, Council has set aside funds ($15,000) for Community Project Grant awards. This year, there were 19 applications; 9 were approved. Projects were not considered eligible if they were not geared to South Frontenac residents or towards improved community service or potential economic growth or were repeat projects, or profit oriented. Grants were issued to: Frontenac 4-H Garden Club, $850 ($1,300 was requested) for a flower and vegetable gardening program; Harrowsmith Beautification Club, $500 ($2,000 was requested) for wreaths, holders, flags, etc.; Harrowsmith S&A, $2,000 for a message centre, benches and dog park amenities at Centennial Park; New Leaf Link, $2,000 for a Community Participation Day; Portland D&A Heritage Society, $2,000 shared heritage cataloguing software; Storrington Lions’ Club, $2,000 for Lion’s hall restoration; Sydenham and District Lion’s Club, $2,000 for light up community welcome signs; Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, $943.13 for equipment for younger paddlers; Sydenham Women’s Institute, $1,000 ($2,000 was requested) for items related to the 100th anniversary of the club, including a plaque and camera to digitise records.. The $1,706.87 in remaining funds will be allocated to next year’s Community Grant program.

The following groups submitted requests for a cumulative total of over $17,000 but did not receive funding: 4H Lennox and Addington, Five Star Farm Education Centre, Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network, Granite Ridge Education Centre, Kingston Area Ice Stock Club, Lions Club of Verona, SF Lakes and Trails, Southern Frontenac Community Services, and the Verona Community Association.