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There are Lakes Township council conditions to which the many other committed meeting with the passing original developers of the people,” said McDowell of a bylaw to register site property agreed to abide. who was part of a trio of plan agreements on title. Lake association volun- supporters at the end of a Volunteers from lake teers who researched the long council meeting on associations, concerned issue found the practice of Monday. about a lack of monitoring registering on title to be a Councillor Jeff Banks of lakefront development, usual practice for other said their were more issues Candidates, from left, Josh Bennett, Liberal; Michelle Taylor, NDP; Lorraine Rek- have been lobbying the regional municipalities to consider than adding mans, Green Party; and Michael Barrett, Conservative; participated in an all candi- township since last winter with extensive waterfront just shoreline vegetation. dates meeting last Friday in Seeley’s Bay sponsored by the Citizens Democracy to adopt the policy. as well as others across the “If the Upper and Forum. Property owners who province. Lower Rideau want this develop their property and Upper Rideau Lake site plan agreement, let sign a site plan agreement president John McDowell Seeley’s Bay all-candidates’ with the municipality will was grateful for council’s Continued on page 3 Development charges passed with 7 per cent residential increase meeting cut short and 14 per cent jump for commercial properties The race to represent New on stage with his Conservative Michael Leeds–Grenville–Thou- opponents in Seeley’s Bay Barrett who heard his sand Islands and Rideau was Liberal candidate party criticized by area Council split on implementing Lakes included a lot of all Josh Bennett, the only one resident Paul Gervan. candidate meetings last of the four who didn’t run “The Conservative week for the Conserva- in last December’s by- Party is dragging us back development charges tive, Green, Liberal and election to fill the vacancy in the past. It refuses to deal head on with environ- By Margaret Brand Bresee voted against the I’ve been, development New Democratic parties. in Ottawa left by the death new bylaw with Mayor charges have been con- After meetings Tues- of MP Gord Brown in mental issues and Mr. Bar- The Review-Mirror rett you need to fact check Arie Hoogenboom and tentious,” said Hoogen- day, Wednesday, and May 2018. Councillors Joan Delaney, boom, a retired municipal a lot of your information. The Township of Thursday in Toledo, Most of Friday Councillor Claire Gun- manager. Rideau Lakes timetable to Brockville and Lans- evening’s questions were newiek and Councillor The township averages allow the continued charg- downe, candidates were in submitted by the Democ- Continued on page 3 Cathy Livingston voting about $80,000 in revenue Seeley’s Bay on Friday racy Forum and gave the ing of development fees for it. Councillor Ron Pol- from the charges and this night where the Citizens candidates an opportunity succeeded Monday night lard was absent. year has already brought Democracy Forum with to speak of their party’s Review-Mirror with the passing of a new “We are caught with a in over $120,000 from help from the Seeley’s platform but not much Development Charges timeline crunch. If we stop new builds. Last year the Bay Residents’ Associa- opportunity to sell them- closed Monday Bylaw. development charges we township collected tion hosted a meeting at selves as candidate. The Review-Mirror will The municipality had are potentially caught with $55,000. the community hall. An opportunity for the be closed Monday for the until Oct. 25 to put a new a loss of $80,000 a year,” “I think it’s a regressive The Citizens Democra- audience to question the Thanksgiving Day long by-law into place before said Mayor Hoogenboom. cy Forum will be holding candidates was lost when weekend. the 2014 bylaw’s expiry A division in the ranks Continued on page 3 a second meeting on Wed., a lengthy preamble to We will re-open Tues- date. was no surprise to the Oct. 9 in Westport at the what might have become a day at 8 a.m. Deadline for Councillor Jeff Banks, mayor. St. Edward Catholic question proved to be too the Oct. 17 issue is Tues- Councillor Bob Lavoie, “In my 30-plus years of School. much for the patience of day at noon. and Councillor Carolyn experience, everywhere Duncan’s Duncan’s APPLIANCE APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE SAAVE SALES & SERVICE Call 359-5660 Call 359-5660 53 Main St., Elgin BIIG!! 53 Main St., Elgin on the entire FFrigidaire Gallery® Serieseries Continuing a 30 year tradition serving North Leeds 2 – October 10, 2019 The Review-Mirror COMMUNITY PREVIEW THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 What’s Cooking in Portland - (3rd Tues. each month) Cook FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Weekly Coffee Break – (every Thurs.) 8-10:30 a.m. – enjoy together in the community kitchen. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Country Snow Road Snowmobile Club General Meeting - 7:30 donuts & coffee. Addison Church Hall, 9007 Cty.Rd 29. Roads Community Health Centre, Portland. Try new foods, p.m., Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Sta- Fully accessible. Info.924-9816. recipes, share a meal. Info. CRCHC, Kate 613-272-2799 tion. Free CPHC Gentle Fit classes (65+) - (every Thurs.) 10- x237. Spaghetti All-You-Can-Eat - (3rd Fri. each month) 6 p.m., 11 a.m., in Newboro. Living Well with Chronic Pain - (6 wk. workshop Tues. Legion #542, Westport. North Crosby Coffee Club - (every Thurs.) Coffee, coffee, Oct.1-Nov.12) 1-3:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, coffee, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. North Crosby Hall. All welcome! 17 Spring St., Westport. ** No class Oct.29th. Register SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 CPHC Senior Exercise Class - (every Thurs.) 10-11 a.m., today, spaces are limited. Country Roads Community Snow Road Snowmobile Harvest Supper - 4:30 – 6:30 Portland Comm.Hall. Info. Sally 924-2130/Mary 928- Health Centre, Jane Palmer 613-272-3302 ext.228. p.m., Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Sta- 3164. Indoor Horseshoe League - (every Tues.) 7:15 p.m., Tole- tion. Everybody Welcome New Life Thrift Shop - (Thurs.-Sat.) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 40B do Legion. New members with all skill levels welcomed. REAL’s Local Foods Harvest Dinner - Smiths Falls Main St., Westport. Drop off, Westport Free Methodist Info.: 613-275-2154. Legion. Local food producers. Appetizers, local beers and Church. Morton Mug - (every Tues.) 9:30-11 a.m. Conversation, Ontario wines, 6 p.m., fabulous buffet by Joanne Chit & Chat Coffee Hour - (every Thurs.) 10:30 a.m. - 12 games, refreshments. All welcome. Free will offering. Edwards, 7 p.m. Live music, silent auction. Tickets: p.m., downstairs Portland Community Hall. Goodwill Coffee Connection - (every Tues.) South Elmsley Hall Modern Thymes, REAL Deal Reuse Store, or Cathryn offering. Bring treats, board games, cards. Sit & chit chat. (beside OPP Station) 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Enjoy refresh- (613) 283-9819. Mahjongg (American and Chinese) - (every Thurs.) 1 ments and meet some friends. The ROLL-Aid Centre Food Bank Annual Food Drive p.m., ABC Hall. We welcome new people. 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