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COVID-19 NOTICES Please visit southstormont.ca/COVID-19for the latest information regarding the impact of the virus to Township services, Provincial and Federal assistance programs,

TOWNSHIP OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Due to concerns over the potential spread of COVID-19, the Township has closed offices and facilities, including Town Hall and the Long Sault Arena to the public. Staff remain available to assist, however residents must call (613) 534-8889 or email info@southstormont.ca to be served.

HYDRANT FLUSHING Hydrant flushing will be carried out from May 1 - 30, 2020 in the hamlets of Ingleside, Long Sault and St. Andrews West. • During the flushing operation, poor water pressure and/or RED water may result • This situation is temporary and may last up to two hours • The coloured water is not hazardous • If coloured water is detected, the public is requested to open their

COLD water taps in order to clear the system

Property Tax Billing DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30, 2020 Interim tax bills were mailed in early March, and due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19, the deadline for interim tax payments has been extended 30 days to April 30, 2020. Please note, any outstanding water from 2019 was transferred to taxes in early March and appears as “arrears” on the interim tax bill. For your information, please be advised of the following methods of payment available: 1. By pre-authorized payment. Please visit our website www.southstormont.ca for details. 2. Telephone, internet or personal banking through participating financial institutions. 3. There is a drop off box just right of the front door of Town Hall where you can pay by cheque while the Township Office is closed to the public.

Post-dated cheques are also accepted. 4. By mailing your payment directly to the Township Office.

Please ensure that your method of payment allows sufficient time for processing; payments must be received at the office by the due date. For your information a penalty of 1.25% is added to all outstanding tax accounts the day after the payment due date and continues to be added on the first day of each month until the account is paid in full. Note, no interest will be added for the month of April.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT While the Township of South Stormont Municipal office is closed to the public, the Building Department continues to provide Building Permit/Inspection services. Please be advised that even though a building permit can been issued, construction and inspections on restricted construction projects can only commence once the Provincial construction ban has been lifted. It is possible to request an inspection, review a building permit application or submit documentation the following ways: • By phone - 613-534-8889 (extension 206) • By email - troy@southstormont.ca • Leaving applications, plans/documents, payments, etc. in the drop box located outside the Municipal office, 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault. 2020 Dog Tags - DUE DATE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30, 2020 Payment Options Transfer to taxes: to authorize the transfer, please complete the Dog Information Form included with your invoice and return it by mail to Town Hall or email to pets@ southstormont.ca. By Mail: mail a cheque and your Dog Information Form to Town Hall. Drop Off Box: Drop off a cheque and your Dog Information Form in the drop off box located outside Town Hall. If you have any questions, contact Town Hall at 613-534-8889 or by email at pets@southstormont.ca

COUNCIL Mayor Bryan McGillis 613-937-3116 bmcgillis@southstormont.ca Deputy Mayor David Smith 613-577-2081 dsmith@southstormont.ca Councillor Andrew Guindon 613-330-1935 aguindon@southstormont.ca Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac 613-537-2555 jmacisaac@southstormont.ca Councillor Cindy Woods 613-930-5381 cwoods@southstormont.ca

FIRE DEPARTMENT Burn Ban Due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and the precautions taken across the country with work from home, social distancing, self isolation, etc. The Fire Chief has implemented a Burn Ban for the Township of South Stormont. The Burn Ban will be in place until further notice. South Stormont Fire and Rescue resources must be utilized sparingly during this time, in order to adequately protect the community in the event of an emergency. We appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding.

Be Fire Safe While Staying Home Spending more time at home right now is a great opportunity to get a start on spring cleaning. Here are some ways to spring clean areas you may be forgetting: 1. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. You should test your alarms every month by pressing the TEST button, and replace the batteries at least once a year. If your alarm is more than 10 years old, replace it. 2. In the laundry room, clean out your dryer filter, vents, and hoses of any lint and debris. Keeping the lint filters clean after each load will reduce the chance of a dryer fire. 3. Check your home for cracked, frayed, or overloaded extension cords or surge protectors. Make sure appliances are plugged into wall outlets, instead of extension cords. Remove any cords that run under rugs, or can be pinched by doors and furniture. 4. Ensure you have an Emergency Survival Kit in case of incidents such as power outages and flooding. A list of items that should be included in an Emergency Survival Kit can be found on our website. 5. Practice your home escape plan. Discuss the escape routes with every member of your household. Agree on a meeting place outside your home where every member of the household will gather to wait for the fire department. 6. Check to make sure that your address numbers are still up, not faded, and clearly visible from the street. Replace outdoor light bulbs so address numbers are illuminated at night. If you have questions or concerns about fire safety in your home, please contact the Township office at 613- 534-8889 ext. 251.

Clean Yards By-law The Township of South Stormont now has a By-law to regulate the care and maintenance of land. It addresses violations of 1) “Refuse” on property, 2) “Derelict Vehicles” on property and 3) grass that is not cut or maintained. Once Notice has been given, the By-law permits the Township to enter property and do the work to bring the property into compliance. The cost can then be billed to the owner or added to the property tax. Fines of $150 may also apply. Go to the Township website to see the “Clean Yards By-law”

244611 CURRENT TENDERS Tender 11-2020: Moulinette Island Road Reconstruction – Phase 2 – Lakeside Drive For the reconstruction of Lakeside Drive, Moulinette Island, which includes the reconstruction of 825 m of roadway and all related appurtenances including but not limited to all excavation, granulars, asphalt, driveway, storm sewers and cross culverts. Deadline: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020 Visit southstormont.ca for additional details.