Upcoming Events
February 14, 2011
Fronternac Islands February Council Meeting& AGENDA
The next regular meeting of
Frontenac Islands Township Council
will be held on
Monday, February 14, 2011
at the Howe Island Municipal Building at 6:30 pm
(not on the 15th as previous indicated)
TOWNSHIP OF FRONTENAC ISLANDS AGENDA
Monday February 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Howe Island Municipal Office
1. Call to order.
2. Adoption of agenda.
3. Approval of minutes of Regular Council Meeting of January 10, 2011, and Special Meetings of January 18, 2011 and January 21, 2011.
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest.
5. Application for Consent: B-01-11-H made by Richard & Mary Munroe.
6. Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-05-10-H made by Ronald Goodfriend.
7. Hank Reyers, Thomson, Jemmett Commercial Brokers re 2011 insurance proposal.
8. By-Law No. 4-2011 to provide for interim tax levy.
9. Resolution to request balance of 2010 ferry funding from Ministry of Transportation.
10. Lottery Licence application made by Wolfe Island Plowmen’s Association.
11. Livestock Valuators Reports: P. Norris, 1 calf, $ 540.00, P. Norris, 2 calves, $ 945.00,W. Lindsay, 1 bull, $ 1,000.00, M. Eves, 1 calf, $ 375.00.
12. Discussion re options for unsold tax sale property as per advice from A. Bonham.
13. E. Tkachuk, Building Inspector, recommendation to increase building permit fees.
14. Request for resolution to support WIBTA application for Healthy Communities Grant.
15. Payment Voucher # 1.
16. Communications:- Organizing Committee for Howe Island Proclamation Day
- R. Bartolucci, Minister of Municipal Affairs, re: petition to rescind Amalgamation Agreement
- E. Stevens re: Howe Island Ferry fares- D. Taylor re: Howe Island Ferry fares
- D. Cruickshank re: Allen street vandalism
- K. Hook, Land O’Lakes Tourist Association, re: Community Events/ Festival Organizer
- City of Windsor re: HST on electrical and heating bills
- Municipality of North Perth re: moratorium on wind turbines
- Town of Ingersoll re: carbon monoxide alarms
- Town of East Gwillimbury re: Infrastructure Funding
- Transportation Demand Management Planning Team Report
17. Items for Council Information:
- Building Inspectors Report for January
- B. Ritchie, OMAFRA, re: Economic Development Workshop
- AMO pre budget submission
- AMO/LAS Town Hall Sessions
- Cunningham Swan Newsletter “Legal Matters”
- Kingston Community Foundation Newsletters, Jan. 10, Feb. 2
- Land O’Lakes Newsletter - Switch newsletters, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 2, 8
- Switch re: Exhibition & Conference March 20 & 21
- Ontario Tire Stewardship newsletters # 8, # 9
- Water Levels.
18. Other Business.
19. Resolution to adjourn to In Camera Session if necessary.
20. By-law to confirm proceedings of Council.
21. Motion to adjourn.
February 15, 2011
Frontenac Sustainable Tourism Workshop
The Frontenac Sustainable Tourism Workshop will be held
Tuesday, Feb. 15
9am to 2:30pm
County of Frontenac offices
located at 2069 Battersea Road (Hwy 11), Glenburnie.
This workshop is a partnership between the County of Frontenac (www.frontenaccounty.ca) and the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (www.fabr.ca).
This workshop is targeted towards businesses in the tourism sector and those interested in it. There will be two speakers discussing sustainable tourism, one from a global perspective, and the other from a Canadian perspective.
The workshop is free and participants can register with
Ashley by phone (613) 659-4824 or email ashley@fabr.ca.
We look forward to your participation to create the vision,
and to explore the opportunities.
Please Note Date Change WIBTA'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The date of the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association's AGM
has been changed out of respect for
Judy Smitten, a board member and friend
who passed away suddenly.
The AGM has been resheduled to
Tuesday, February 15, 2010
at the United Church Hall
Doors open at 6:45 for refreshments and conversation.
followed by a short business meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.,
February 16, 2011
Open House at Marysville Public
Everyone welcome to Marysville Public School Open House
and Kindergarten registration night
on Wednesday February 16, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Please join us for family math games to enjoy learning through play. Come tour our brand new wood shop, interact with our classrooms' Smartboard technology and explore our Kindergarten program.
Visit the 'Little School that Could' for a fun filled evening.
Parent Council meeting to follow at 7:30 pm.
February 19, 2011
Beat the Winter Blues
The Wolfe Island United Church is holding their annual
Garage and Bake Sale
Saturday, February 19th
from 9:00am to 2:00pm
at the United Church hall.
We are currently looking for donations in support of this event. Items can be dropped off or arranged to be picked up.
Please call Marianne Walker at 613-385-1998. Baked goods should be brought to the church prior to 9:00am on Saturday, February 19th.
February 20, 2011
February 22, 2011
Council On Aging Wed, Feb, 23rd
The provincial government recently released the Rural and Northern Health
Care Report. The Council on Aging and the Wolfe Island Women's Institute wanted ourcommunity to have input because we are both rural and remote.
Please follow the link below to read the report and consider coming to the meeting on:
Wed. Feb 23rd
Wolfe Island Church Hall
1:30 pm - 3-30 pm
to tell the government what your thoughts are regarding the Rural and Northern Health Care Framework/Plan. If you are not able to attend the consultation you may use this link to read the report and submit your comments on line.
Follow this link:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ruralnorthern/consultations.aspx
February 23, 2011
Open House at Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Open House
Wednesday, February 23rd
Drop bt between 5:30 pm-7 pm
613-385-2348
Registration for September 2011
Junior Kindergarten is for children
born between January 1 to December 31, 2007
Developing Lifelong Learners
The Small Scool with the Big Heart
February 24, 2011
Taste of Wolfe Island AGM
Taste of Wolfe Island
is holding their Annual General Meeting on
Thursday, February 24th at 6pm.
All are welcome to attend the meeting for an evening of local food tastings prepared by the producers, socializing, discussion, 2011 membership registration and election of 2011 Board Members.
Come out to hear about 2011 projects, share ideas and offer feedback.
** Event is tentatively scheduled to be held at the Pykeview Meadows Farm store. Details to be confirmed after the 14th. **
Please RSVP by February 14th to Alex at ak_ireland@yahoo.ca or 613.385.2102
The mission of TWI is to promote locally grown and produced foods, support farming and food production and stimulate culinary tourism on Wolfe Island.
February 25, 2011
BOOM Learn to Sail 2011 dates announced
The Ontario Sailing Association's BOOM Learn to Sail summer day camp is returning to Wolfe Island for another fun summer of sailing.
The session dates are:
July 18-22, 2011
August 15-19, 2011.
The BOOM program teaches children, between the ages of 8 and 14, the basics of sailing using the Canadian Yachting Association's White Sail Level 1, 2, and 3 standards.
The program is intended to give participants a fun introduction to the sport of sailing, and give them an opportunity to develop their sailing skills.
Registration will take place soon after the March break. For more information, please contact Nicole Clark at 613-385-2641 or nylark@yahoo.ca.
WATCH HERE FOR REGISTRATION DATES !