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Sale of Land by Public Tender

The Township is having another sale of land by public tender on June 1, 2023. For further information and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or see the ad in this week’s Frontenac News. You can also purchase a tender package at our 4432 George Street office for $10.00 + HST.

Job Opportunities

• Building Inspector. Competition #23-30-DS. Closing date is June 6, 2023.

• Light Equipment Operator – Temporary Full-Time 6 months. Competition #23-31-PS. Closing date is June 1, 2023.

Bids and Tenders

• PS-P02-2023 – OSIM Inspections for Bridges and Culverts larger than three metres, in partnership with the Township of North Frontenac and Central Frontenac.

• PS-2023-19 – Multi-year Winter Sand Program.

Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on June 7, 2023. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.

Upcoming Meetings

Here is a list of upcoming meetings:

• June 6, 2023 – Council, 7 pm

• June 8, 2023 – Committee of Adjustment, 6 pm

Planning Applications & Public Meetings

Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see the Current Planning Applications page on our website under Open for Business for a list of applications scheduled for a public meeting or in the public review period.

How to Participate

Public meetings take place in person or on Zoom (computer and telephone) and streamed live on our Facebook page @ SouthFrontenacTwp. Go to the Events Calendar on our website for the link to register. If you want to attend the meeting in person, please email jthompson@southfrontenac.net before noon on the day of the meeting to confirm if space is available.

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Summer Kickoff Music Festival

Join us for some live, local music at the Summer Kickoff Music Festival on May 27 at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith from 4-10 pm. The event will be a true celebration of local talent and artistry, bringing together masters of their craft in the music, food, and drink industries here in South Frontenac. Admission is free thanks to the generosity of our community sponsors. Check out www.southfrontenac.net/musicfestival for the full line up, vendor list, and more info. Volunteers are wanted! If you have time to lend, consider helping out. Email recsupport@southfrontenac.net to get involved.

Treasures in the Attic

South Frontenac Museum is hosting Treasures in the Attic Saturday, June 3 from 10-3 at the Verona Lions Club, 4504 Sand Road. Bring your treasures, one-of-a-kind finds and family heirlooms to be assessed. Entry by donation.

Frontenac Farmers Market

The Frontenac Farmers Market is now open until October. The market has a new look, day, and time! Come out on Fridays from 3-7 pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith under the new Grand Pavilion to shop for fresh local farm products.

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Bylaw Survey Results

Earlier this year, we asked residents to answer a survey on By-law Enforcement and Short-Term Rentals in South Frontenac. We’ve now posted the survey results and the Report to Council on our website under Town Hall/By-law Enforcement.

Notice of Statutory Public Meeting

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a virtual and in person Statutory Public Meeting on May 30, 2023 at 7 pm to present the new Township of South Frontenac Draft Official Plan under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13. This will include an overview of key policy directions and opportunities for Council and the public to provide input on that will be taken into consideration in the final Official Plan.

The Draft Official Plan updates the Township’s vision for the future, ensures consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement of 2020 issued under the Planning Act, and the County of Frontenac Official Plan. The Draft Official Plan is a longrange planning document containing goals, objectives, and policies to guide land use, development, and growth in the Township to 2046. The Draft Official Plan promotes the building of healthy, complete, and sustainable communities which further the growth and economic development of the community, help protect farmland, and protect environmentally sensitive areas across the Township. It incorporates policies and mapping related to topics such as settlement areas, growth management, housing, agriculture, natural heritage, and mineral aggregate resources. The Draft Official Plan will apply to all lands within the municipal boundary of the Township of South Frontenac. Accordingly, no key map is included in this Notice.

Members of the public can review the agenda and register to participate in the Public Meeting using the link posted on our Events calendar. Residents can submit written comments to the Clerk at jthompson@southfrontenac.net until noon of the day of the meeting. For more information please contact James Thompson, 613-376-3027 ext. 2239 or email jthompson@southfrontenac.net.

Notice of Public Meeting on Bulk Water Rates

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a public meeting on June 6, 2023 at 7 pm regarding proposed amendments to By-law 2009-08, being a By-Law Respecting Water Service Charges in South Frontenac. The proposed amendments will include an update of service charges for a new bulk water filling station proposed at 4252 Stage Coach Road and will seek to update the bulk water rate from $0.25 per cubic meter to $2.25 per cubic meter. The by-law amendments will also introduce new fees for reloadable FOB devices used to access a new water filling station proposed in 2023. This by-law amendment does not affect water services charges relating to residential, commercial or institutional water users in Sydenham.

Members of the public can review the agenda and register to participate in the Public Meeting using the link posted on our Events calendar. Residents can submit written comments to the Director of Public Services at kbolton@southfrontenac.net until 4:30 pm on June 5, 2023. For more information please contact Kyle Bolton, 613-376-3027 ext. 3322 or email. kbolton@southfrontenac.net.

Construction and Road Closures

It’s construction season! Be sure to watch this section or engagefrontenac.ca in the coming months for updates on construction projects around the Township as we work to improve our roads.

• Alton Road West – Road reconstruction will begin May 2023 until September 2023. Major road works are being carried out by Township Forces. No closure required.

• Battersea Road – Road reconstruction work remains on schedule and will continue through to July 31. Work is being completed by Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd. No closure required.

• North Shore Road – Road construction has started between Leland Road and Convery Lane with an anticipated end date of September 2023. Road works are being carried out by Township Forces. No closure required.

• Sunbury Road – Road reconstruction will begin May 2023 until September 2023. Major road works are being carried out by GIP Paving Inc. No closure required.

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Lake Ecosystem Grant Program Now Open

We are now accepting applications for our Lake Ecosystem Grant Program, which funds projects up to $10,000 that have a positive impact on the health and welfare of lake ecosystems in South Frontenac. To learn more or apply, see the Grants page on our website under Town Hall.

Second Intake Open for Community Grant Program

We are pleased to announce a second intake for our Community Grant Program. If you are a not for profit or charitable organization and have a community project you would like to be funded, apply now on the Grants page on our website under Town Hall. Applications are due by July 31, 2023.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is open every Thursday from 3-8 pm. You can see a full listing of accepted materials on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste.

Don’t let Fido put you in the Dog House

Now that warmer weather is here, we wanted to remind dog owners to keep their dog on a leash at all times when they are off your property, make sure they have their 2023 dog tag, and always poop ‘n scoop. We will issue fines for dog bylaw violations. See the Dogs and Animal Control page on our website for details.