South Frontenac Council - Mar. 9/10

Wilma Kenny | Mar 11, 2010

Committee puts money up front for Point improvements

Vicky Veldman (L) and Leslie Myles presenting DM Vandewal a cheque for $10,000 from a recent Point Park Improvement fundraiser.

Michael Howe from the Sydenham Memorial Park Improvement Committee told South Frontenac Council about two generous donations to the Point Improvement Committee, one from the Frontenac Soccer Association, for $3,000, and a second from the February 13 community fundraiser dance at SHS, for $10,000. He promised that within the month, the committee would be prepared to discuss more fully the details of the work they hope to undertake at the Point.

OF LAPTOPS AND CHAINSAWS: Council discussed draft policy reviews concerning use of township equipment (which covers a wide range of items, from computers to heavy equipment), employees who are volunteer fire fighters, and transportation of non-employees in township vehicles. These were drawn up in response to concerns within the township, and to develop uniform policies throughout the amalgamated township to ensure fair treatment of all, and in order to reduce risk and liability. With small revisions, these will come before council for approval.

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION: Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth reported that the solid waste Request For Proposals (RFP) need to go out by the end of the month. He and his staff now have compiled the numbers of permanent (7901) and seasonal (2747) households on every road and lane in the township. They also have the numbers of centreline kilometres (775) of township roads. Using this information in consultation with some of the existing contractors, he proposed the establishment of four collection areas, based on the four districts, with boundary adjustments to create more efficient service delivery. He also recommended that commercial properties be treated like residential properties, in that a tag will be required on each garbage bag (they will receive 50 tags per year), and a maximum of two blue boxes could be set out.  Larger businesses would be expected to make their own arrangements for waste disposal, beyond the household level. Councilor David Hahn wanted exceptions made for campgrounds.

“This could create a lot of grey areas,” said Councilor Ron Vandewal.

Mark Segsworth also recommended that contractors be paid on a per household basis for garbage, but per tonne for recycling. The majority of council disagreed with using weight as a basis for paying contractors topick up recycling, preferring per household, the same as garbage.

Segsworth plans to release the RFP on March 31, with a closing date of May 12.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISING: CAO Wayne Orr reported on a recently formed library fundraising subcommittee, which will seek community support to raise funds to enhance the final library project. Details of the campaign will be announced in late April.

Any community members interested in helping with the campaign are encouraged to leave their names with Orr at the township office.

(Deputy Mayor Ron Vandewal chaired the meeting in the absence of Mayor Davison)

Photos: Tracy Holland presenting $3,000 to Deputy Mayor Vandewal, on behalf of the Frontenac Soccer Association, for improvements to the Point in Sydenham.