Sugar Lake Association AGM
Saturday July 13, 2024
Community Center in Orrville
09:30am Registration & Coffee
10:00am Annual General Meeting
12:00pm Cold Lunch
Let Lis know if you have questions or items for the agenda.
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Updates from the Township of Seguin
Updated Site (Shoreline) Alteration By-laws:
Seguin Township Council approved updated site alteration by-law and tree conservation by-laws at the March 4, 2024 meeting (link to staff report to Council, page 253). Seguin intends that these by-laws better protect Seguin’s lakes and ecosystems. The site alteration by-law now applies to all lands within 60 metres (increased from 20 m) of a shoreline and all lands zoned Environmental Protection (EP and EP1). This increase was identified at their meeting in January and deferred the decision until March 4. The tree alteration by-law limits the destruction or injury of trees within 20 metres of a shoreline. More details can be found at:
Short Term Rentals:
Also on March 4, 2024, Seguin Township Council received a staff report (page 349) as an update on the short term rental situation in Seguin with a recommendation to maintain the status quo. Seguin will continue to rely on the “Quality of Life” by-laws (addressing noise, nuisance, parking, waste disposal, burning and fireworks) to address any related issue
Sugar Lake History Project Update
The writing team has continued to work diligently on the Sugar Lake History project all winter. Creating this historical account has been quite the learning process. Every step has been part of an interesting and rewarding journey. The book covers a broad scope and includes a significant number of graphics and photos. We are determined to make this project the best it can be!
We are also happy to report that we are very close to wrapping up the initial draft. We are currently chasing down a few missing details from our residents and community members. Once these final pieces are incorporated into the text, we will be sending it off to the publisher.
Thanks to everyone who has made a financial contribution to cover our up-front costs. If you have not donated yet and would like to, please e-transfer your donation to npleich@sympatico.ca or snail-mail it to:
N. Pleich
7 Onslow Court
Oakville, ON L6H 1J1
No donation is too small.
Much thanks,
Nancy, Linda and Ellen
The Sugar Lake History Project Writing Team
Fire Watch
The Fire Rating in Seguin right now is HIGH! This means:
NO OPEN BURNING allowed.
Burn Permits are suspended. NO FIREWORKS allowed. Campfires permitted for cooking, warmth, and socializing (maximum size 1m x 1m).
Seguin Township has updated its Fireworks and Open Burning By-laws. Fireworks are now only permitted on the following holidays between dusk and 11:00 p.m.:
Victoria Day and the Saturday and Sunday of that holiday weekend.
Canada Day, and:
- If Canada Day falls on a Monday or Tuesday, the preceding Saturday and Sunday
- If Canada Day falls on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, the following Friday and Saturday
New Year’s Eve/Day, following the time limits listed below.
Consumer fireworks can only be set off on the days mentioned above, between dusk and 11:00 p.m., except for New Year’s Eve/Day when fireworks are allowed until 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
There have also been changes to the open burning by-law as well, specifically with higher maximum fines and penalties and hindering enforcement.
President’s Message — PLEASE READ AND RESPOND!
Seguin Council is meeting on September 5, 2023. Under Business, the Council’s agenda includes discussion of a Draft Resolution on Shared Services & Governance Review (Prepared by Mayor MacDiarmid).
This is the resolution:
WHEREAS 6 of the Heads of Council of the municipalities in West Parry Sound have met to discuss the potential opportunities associated with shared services, (Carling, McDougall, Parry Sound, Seguin, The Archipelago and Whitestone), and
WHEREAS those municipalities who wish to continue the discussions agree there needs to be an in-depth review of each of the participating municipality’s assets, liabilities, strengths and weaknesses by an independent party to properly assess and quantify the opportunities and challenges associated with each potential shared service, and
WHEREAS entering into shared service agreements requires a complete understanding of the governance requirements associated for each municipality for each type of service, and WHEREAS an overall review of governance of the participating municipalities is appropriate as part of an investigation of the potential for shared services, and
WHEREAS it is recommended to examine and perhaps implement some shared services in advance of the 2026 municipal election,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Seguin, hereby requests that the province appoint and compensate a third party expert to assist the participating municipalities in evaluating the opportunities associated with shared services and examine a simplified governance model for the region.
DRAFT Resolution No. 2023- Page 2 The Corporation of the Township of Seguin AND THAT copies of this resolution be circulated to the Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Steve Clark Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Hon, Graydon Smith MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka, the Councils of the Municipalities of Carling, McDougall, McKellar, Parry Sound, The Archipelago and Whitestone and, Wasauksing and Shawanaga First Nations Band Councils.
The “Whereas”s are all related to shared services. But the “Be it Resolved” includes a “simplified governance model for the region” in the scope of the review.
We have received comments indicating that this resolution, if adopted and the work is carried out, could lead to amalgamation of the participating bodies. There has not been, to date, any stakeholder discussions or opportunities for input about amalgamation.
Page 371 of the Seguin Council agenda package includes correspondence from Whitchurch Council, refusing to participate in any reviews related to shared services or simplified governance.
Please send your input as soon as possible to:
Craig Jeffery, Clerk
Seguin Township
5 Humphrey Dr., Seguin, ON
Canada P2A 2W8
E-Mail the Clerk https://www.seguin.ca//Modules/email/emailattachment.aspx?CV2=E3PlUs58SsAT30dyhyMLDimzAeQuAleQuAl&ref=https://www.seguin.ca/Modules/contact/search.aspx?s=l7FDrzzwKNZJDoLBtdB9ZAeQuAleQuAl&lang=en
Toll Free: 1-877-473-4846
F. 705-732-6347
As always, questions for me can be sent to: Idabet @sbcglobal.net.
Be safe,
Lis Ryan, President
216 225-7286
PS. You can find the entire agenda and package for the September 5, 2023 meeting here. https://calendar.seguin.ca/council/Detail/2023-09-05-1430-Council-Meeting/255e95cb-3be1-49af-adb5-b06f012e0fe3 Note, the agenda package is 372 pages long.
Attached Files
Seguin Council September 5, 2023 Agenda and Package
Seguin Council September 5, 2023 Resolution Shared Services and Simplified Governance
Municipality of Whitchurch Resolution August 28, 2023 Shared Services and Simplified Governance
Dogs and Cottages
Please make sure to keep your dog from running/walking on the roads around our lake.
Some folks out walking may not appreciate your pup out loose, and it can be hazardous for drivers.
Orrville General Store
The Orrville General store is now open!
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm
7 days a week
The new store owners have applied for licenses for both lottery and the LCBO. They are stocking many of the basics, along with ice cream!
Updated Sugar Lake Map
The Sugar Lake map has been updated. Attached are the files with the updated map and property listings.
Many thanks to Brian Beninger for his work on updating the map!
Minutes of the 2023 Sugar Lake Association AGM
MINUTES OF THE 2023 SUGAR LAKE ASSOCIATION AGM
The draft minutes of the Sugar Lake Association Annual General Meeting, held July 15, 2023, are attached.
Seguin Township News
SEGUIN TOWNSHIP NEWS
Seguin Township is encouraging residents to share their ideas about the community’s future by participating in a survey that will help to finalize the Township and Seguin Public Libraries’ 2023-2026 Strategic Plans.
Participants have the opportunity to provide input on various topics, including programming, climate readiness, and housing.
Visit www.letsconnectseguin.ca to participate in the survey and to learn more about the process. Paper copies of the survey are available at library branches and at the Municipal Office. This public consultation will remain open until August 29, 2023.