South Frontenac Council – September 18

Wilma Kenny | Sep 19, 2018

Interim Grant for Inverary Park

Council voted to increase their annual $600 grant to Inverary Youth Activities Inc. by a further $1,050 drawn from the “Grants to Organizations” fund. Inverary Youth Activities Inc is a non-profit, volunteer-led group which has owned and operated Ken Garret Memorial park since 1975. The park has three ball diamonds, associated programs, a canteen and playground equipment (towards which SF Township granted $20,000 in 2017 for playground improvements.) The group has been very active and largely self-supporting until this last year, when they were faced with unforeseen capital expenses. Staff have been directed to explore several options for future support of this group, and will bring their recommendations to the 2019 budget process.

2019 Budget Cycle

Because of the pending election, the Township’s budget process cannot begin as early as usual. Treasurer Fragnito has submitted a budget schedule to be presented to the new Council when it takes office in December. The goal is to have the new budget approved in early March at the latest.

Dog Park Overruns

Council agreed to reallocate the $5,000 budgeted for a 2018 Skateboard Feasibility Study to fund unbudgeted expenses for the Centennial Dog park in Harrowsmith and the Point Multi Use Court fencing in Sydenham, on the understanding that the skateboard park will be included in the 2019 budget. Segsworth said that $5,000 will not be sufficient for the study.

Library Recognition

Council has declared October to be Canadian Library Month; October 1420 will be Ontario Public Library Week. Our Public Libraries offer access to information, support per-al growth, economic renewal and quality of life and are a vital service to our communities.

Parking Restrictions

Council voted to impose parking restrictions on Perth Road at the Devil Lake culvert, due to residents’ concerns about commercial fishing operations using the area at night. Parking restrictions on Moreland/ Dixon Road at Inverary Lake will be held over until staff discusses the problem with the adjoining property owner who rents out access to the launching sites there.

Re-titling of Management Team

Council approved CAO Orr’s recommendation that the title of Public Works Manager be changed to Director of Public Services, and the title of Treasurer become Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer. This is a housekeeping issue, and involves no change of roles.

Praise for Roads Department

Councillor Sleeth said residents of Storrington have been very positively impressed with the work ethic of the road crew working at Lyons Landing, and both Mayor Vandewal and Councillor Barbeau commented on how successful the new Harrowsmith intersection and traffic lights have been at calming traffic without causing undue interruptions in traffic flow.