South Frontenac Council - May 14/13

Wilma Kenny | May 15, 2013

Dog Agility Trials Request

Council discussed a request from Jennifer Laird, asking permission to hold a series of dog agility trials in June, September and October, on the Bill Day property just east of Harrowsmith. The general consensus was that this particular use should produce none of the noise and dust that had accompanied the dirt bike racing that is now forbidden on the property. A report detailing the conditions for approval will come to Council May 21.

Changes to Linear Asset* Budget, 2013

Public Works Manager Segsworth recommended deferring rehabilitation of the Rock Lake Bridge to next year, because by the time the question of arterial funding from the City was resolved, it had become too late to complete the Rock Lake work this season. That change, coupled with the deferral of the Petworth Culvert, will result in a net difference of $269,750. Segsworth recommends this amount be held as a contingency fund, “as there will inevitably be adjustments to the program as construction progresses, and to allow for increases in material and equipment prices.” Vandewal questioned whether this would just raise next year’s road construction costs, but Segsworth said that next year’s road work plans would have to be adjusted during 2014 budget deliberations.

*linear assets = roads

Frontenac County’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Phil Leonard and Ann Marie Young made a brief presentation about the County’s preparations for celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2015. There will be events throughout the year, but the main County-wide party will be held on the weekend of August 28/29/30, at Harrowsmith Centennial park. This was chosen for its central location and size, which provides many acres for parking and activities.

Verona Community Association Report

Debbie Lingen and Wayne Conway summarized the well-attended Verona meeting of April 15, which had narrowed the list of many community concerns to: traffic speed, property standards, the need for a sidewalk along 38 from Sands Road to the Foodland store, and parking on the main street. They noted with appreciation that a vehicle-activated traffic calming sign had already been ordered by the Township’s Dept of Public Works. Council agreed to continue working to address the identified issues.

Service Delivery Review

CAO Orr presented summary of the recent service delivery review, asking Council to identify their priorities from the 18 key areas identified, for in-depth review. Some of the ones most mentioned were waste diversion, recreation, property standards and transportation and communications.