South Frontenac Council - Dec. 10/13

Wilma Kenny | Dec 11, 2013

Save Money: Support Bill 91

“It’s absolutely the right thing to do,” said Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth, who gained Council’s agreement to join North and Central Frontenac Townships in advertising for support of the proposed Waste Reduction Act. If successful, this new legislation would require the producers of paper and packaging to fund up to 100% of Blue Box costs. This should reduce taxpayers’ waste diversion costs, as well as encouraging producers to develop more easily recyclable or minimized packaging.

Segsworth admitted that this was “a bit of a last-minute effort,” for Bill 91 has been stalled in debate, and seems in danger of becoming lost. “It’s like throwing snowballs into the furnace, but still worth a try,” agreed Mayor Davison. The complete Bill 91 can be read on the Provincial website: www.ontla.on.ca.

Sydenham Water Rates to Rise

Treasurer Louise Fragnito led council through a slide presentation, which provided a history of the development and funding of the Sydenham water plant, along with proposed rate changes for residential and commercial users, as well as non-users. It breaks the rates down into capital, operating and volumetric costs, and provides a financial forecast for the years 2013 to 2018. This presentation will be part of a public meeting slated for late February.

Closing of Unopened Road Allowances

Council showed its customary reluctance to close and sell unopened road allowances. Both were requested in Bedford district: one near the corner of North Shore and Leland Roads was denied: the other, beside a water access lot near crown land on Bob’s Lake, was held over pending further information.

Committee of Adjustment

Pat Barr and Cam Naish will replace Del Stowe and Larry York as Council reps on the Committee of Adjustment: all citizen members will remain the same.