Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2020 6:30 pm.
Council meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.
Agendas are posted the week before and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.
If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.
Council Meeting Location: Virtual - connect via our YouTube Meeting Link
AGENDA - On-Line Link
Wed, Jun 24, 2020 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Learn how to stand out with your businesses brand during the pandemic.
Topics discussed are:
Branding during a pandemic (How to use your time wisely and not waste others time on your feed)
WHO are you, WHO is your business, WHAT is your voice & messaging
Creating a brand not just a business
Inclusive branding (support local, collaboration over competition, LGBTQ, black lives matter)
Multi-platform branding with constancy
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/business-branding-during-a-pandemic-tickets-109847546970
A reminder to residents about fireworks, the sale of fireworks, and the setting off of fireworks in Deseronto -
The setting off of fireworks and firecrackers is prohibited in the Town of Deseronto at any time other than on the days proclaimed for:
the observance of Victoria Day; and
Canada Day, or
A permit may be secured from the Town Clerk, and every display so authorized shall be carried out only under the supervision of a “Fireworks Supervisor” from the Fire Department of the Town of Deseronto.
The sale of fireworks and firecrackers is also prohibited in the Town of Deseronto at any time other than the period of ten days immediately preceding and including the days mentioned above, and then only to a person 18 years of age and over.
Other rules, fines and fees may apply. See the Town of Deseronto By-Law Page.
For more information contact Town Hall - 613-396-2440
The purpose of this Proposal is to select a consulting firm to partner with the Town to assist the Town in preparing a long-term financial plan and water and wastewater rate structure to meet regulatory requirements as well as meet the needs of the system users and Town staff.
The Proposals must be submitted to the Town at the office of:
Town of Deseronto
331 Main St, PO Box 310 Deseronto, Ontario
K0K 1X0
Attn: Rob Galt, Water and Sewer Manager
On or before the following date and time (the “Closing Time”):
Time: 3:00 pm local time
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
June 8, 2020 1:15 P.M.
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced that it is getting more people back to work and more recreational activities open by moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province.
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and local health officials, the government is easing restrictions in communities where it is safe to do so, based on trends of key public health indicators such as lower rates of transmission, increased capacity in hospitals, and progress made in testing.
Effective Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., the province will increase the limit on social gatherings from five to 10 people across the province, regardless of whether a region has moved to Stage 2. Additionally, all places of worship in Ontario will also be permitted to open with physical distancing in place and attendance limited to no more than 30 per cent of the building capacity to ensure the safety of worshippers.
Public health unit regions allowed to move into Stage 2 on Friday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m. include:
Algoma Public Health
Brant County Health Unit
Chatham-Kent Public Health
Eastern Ontario Health Unit
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Huron Perth Public Health
Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health
Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Middlesex-London Health Unit
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit
Ottawa Public Health
Peterborough Public Health
Porcupine Health Unit
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services
Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit
Southwestern Public Health
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Timiskaming Health Unit
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Details of the Stage 2 reopening were provided by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
More information - Read the Full Announcement
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:30 pm.
Council meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.
Agendas are posted the week before and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.
If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.
Council Meeting Location: Virtual - connect via our YouTube Meeting Link
AGENDA - On-Line Link
Bridge Family Health
Drs. Heather Khey Beldman, Andrei Garcia-Popov & Nathaniel Hart
Offices in Deseronto and Napanee
Phone: 613-354-8238
Fax: 613-354-8239
Dear Town of Deseronto,
We are very eager to be opening a second site for our practice at our Deseronto
office, effective June 15th, 2020. The situation with COVID-19 has caused many changes
within the community and surrounding areas. While we are very fortunate to be in an
area with great community leaders and frontline workers who continually work to have
flattened the curve, this has not prevented the impact COVID-19 has had with the planning
for our office in Deseronto, causing the unexpected delay of our official opening. We had
initially hoped to open our doors to the community in March, however, at the peak of
COVID-19, this certainly was not possible.
We have been and continue to be available to our patients in the community virtually
and by phone. In person, we are excited to start seeing essential visits in the Deseronto
community starting June 15th. We are excited to be a part of the community, working
alongside our allied health and community team members.
As always, we are so grateful for the ongoing support, patience, and understanding of
our community partners and the people in Deseronto and immediate region.
Sincerely,
Dr. Khey Beldman, Dr. Hart, and Dr. Garcia Popov
Bridge Family Health
The Town of Deseronto is pleased to provide a visual reminder for residents on the most important things each of us can do to stay healthy and live well.
This month marks 20 years since the water supply in Walkerton, Ontario was contaminated with E. coli and Campylobacter jejuni bacteria, resulting in the death of 7 people and severe illness affecting over 2,000 people.
Since May 2000, the Provincial government, Municipalities, Conservation Authorities and Source Protection Committees throughout much of Ontario have done tremendous work to improve the quality of municipal drinking water by following the recommendations of the Walkerton Inquiry which was led by Justice Dennis O’Connor.
As we remember the Walkerton tragedy, we acknowledge the hard work and integral part our municipality has played in the multi-barrier approach to safer drinking water.
The multi-barrier approach ensures that municipal drinking water is protected and improved from the source to the tap. After 20 years, it is time to recognize the important work that has been done to make municipal drinking water safe.
For more information see: Trust the Tap
COVID-19 Return to the Workplace: Employer Preparedness
Topics of discussion
Occupational health and Safety considerations for covid-19 (employer duties)
Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace
Requests/demands to not return to work
Human Rights Considerations (Family Status & Disability)
Dealing with requests for vacation (time permitting)
Q&A
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/covid-19-return-to-the-workplace-employer-preparedness-tickets-105447026896
PARO
Learn how PARO’s Peer Lending Circles can provide support and an alternative form of funding for women-owned businesses.
PARO has been in the business of micro financing and mentorship through Peer Lending Circles for 25 years.
What PARO is all about?
What a peer lending circle is?
How it works and how to start a peer lending circle?
What the advantages of peer lending circles are?
Mini-case studies of peer lending circles
Presented by:
Cathy Ireland is a Business Growth Advisor for PARO. She is a seasoned business development professional with over 25 years of experience.
Nefry Falla joined PARO in May 2017, as the Marketing and Communications Offer and is currently fulfilling the role of PARO Circle Coordinator and Business Counsellor.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-how-paros-peer-lending-circles-can-support-women-owned-businesses-tickets-105279858892
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 15, 2020
The rise in Lake Ontario’s water level has slowed and is likely to be nearing its seasonal peak. Water levels declined 3 cm during the cool, dry conditions this past week, but heavy rain is forecast in the coming days and levels are likely to stabilize or slightly increase again this coming week. Lake Ontario remains on track to peak in the coming week, well below the record-highs of 2017 and 2019. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to begin their seasonal decline in the coming weeks.
Unprecedented inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario have kept water levels elevated over the past few months. Lake Erie remains near record-highs, and this will prevent any rapid lowering of Lake Ontario levels.
Residents are advised to check local weather and wave forecasts for warnings as high wind and waves can cause shoreline erosion and wave uprush. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change.
A FLOOD WATCH STATEMENT notifies that the potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) May 29, 2020
Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www.quinteconservation.ca.
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For more information contact:
Christine McClure, Water Resources Manager
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130
The Town of Deseronto is pleased to announce that Transit will open for Essential Trips beginning Tuesday May 19th. Deseronto Transit will be running a limited schedule for Essential Trips only, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Please note, we are fully accessible!!!)
Bookings can be made for these essentials:
· Trips for groceries
· Trips for work
· Trips for medical purposes
· Trips for your Banking needs
You can book your transit trip by calling the Transit Office at 613-396-4008 during office hours (8:30am-4:30pm M-F), we will NOT be booking using the online or app portal at this time
For more information call the Transit Office 613-396-4008
COVID 19 Precautions: Transit passengers are expected to follow physical distancing practices while using transit. Please be aware of your proximity to other passengers and the driver. To stop the spread of Covid-19, If you are sick, please stay home!
Passengers are asked to accept the guidance and direction of the driver during your trip.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Public Works Department will be performing a curbside spring clean-up of leaves and brush, starting Monday May 25, 2020 until Thursday May 28, 2020.
All material must be placed to the curb side no later than Monday May 25, 2020, as Town staff will only be collecting in each area once.
This is for brush and leaves ONLY; no other materials will be picked up.
Please note that this service is intended for general yard waste clean-up only and does not apply to tree removal.
Leaves are to be raked to the curb or placed in paper bags only.
Limbs and brush are to be bundled no longer than 5 feet in length and no more than 3 feet high, limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter will NOT be collected.
Material that is outside of the general service area will NOT be picked up.
COVID 19 Precautions: Please be patient with Town staff as the collection process may take longer than expected due to social distancing. Please do not approach Town staff during collection.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to possibly have a large item drop off in the fall if conditions improve.
On May 15th the boat launch at Centennial Park in Deseronto will reopen for local use only. At this time, travelling outside your local area is still discouraged by Public Health officials.
The Town is reminding boaters that Provincial emergency orders that prohibit the gathering of more than 5 people and physical distancing guidelines remain in place.
To safely enjoy boating during the COVID-19 State of Emergency, please observe the following safe use procedures:
· Only launch your boat within your local municipality.
· If another boater is launching a boat when you arrive, please queue in line, and remain in your vehicle until they are finished.
· Do not congregate near the boat launch prior to or after launching your boat.
· Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres (6 feet) apart from others while loading/unloading your boat and while on the waterways.
· Follow safe and responsible boating practices to minimize the need for emergency service response.
Although the Town’s boat launch will be re-opening, there will be no docks or public washroom facilities available at this time. The playground equipment and park facilities remain closed.
Deseronto, ON - The Town of Deseronto is pleased to announce a joint initiative with the Township of Stirling Rawdon, the Township of Madoc, the Municipality of Tweed, and the Township of Tyendinaga. As of May 2020, Animal Control and By-law Enforcement Services will be handled by the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.
Members of the Community should contact the Administration office to file an official complaint or concern. The municipality will forward the information to the Joint Service Administration for the Commissionaires to follow up.
The Enforcement Officer will work for all five municipalities and will respond to complaints or concerns received through our Joint Service Administration. As this is a new service, please be patient as we work through the process and move forward with the enforcement of various by-laws.
For more information contact The Town of Deseronto at 613-396-2440.
Hastings County has many business supports -
Submit your business profile on the new “Open for Business” interactive business map. SUBMIT PROFILE
The time period for completion of the Business Impact During Covid-19 Survey #2 has been extended to Friday May 15th at 5pm. SURVEY
Participate in the Dream ON micro-campaign - use these hashtags, #wildlyauthentic #DreamOn on Facebook and Instagram and share your story.
Join the Hastings County Facebook Business and Community Group
Every Wednesday is #TakeoutWednesday - tell us what your local restaurants are serving for takeout.
Hastings County also offers educational webinars.
May 14th 10am-12pm How to Put Your Store Online with Shopify Webinar REGISTER
May 15th 10am-12pm Digital Marketing 101 Webinar with Kasama REGISTER
For all Town of Deseronto advisories to our Business Community see The Town of Deseronto Business Resources Page
For a Deseronto Business, please see The Town of Deseronto Business Directory
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:30 pm.
Council meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.
Agendas are posted the week before and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.
If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.
Council Meeting Location: Virtual - connect via our YouTube Meeting Link
AGENDA - On-Line Link
A Special meeting of Council is to be held electronically on Wednesday May 6th, 2020 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be closed and not live streamed to the public as per the Municipal Act, 2001 S. 239 under section 2 (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.
Town Council meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, unless posted otherwise.
Town Hall
331 Main St.
Deseronto, Ontario.
K0K 1X0
MEDIA RELEASE
MAY 6, 2020
Fire Chief Dale Loney has lifted the burn ban for the Town of Deseronto. Residents who had an approved permit for 2019, and have not made any alterations or changes, can have a fire, but will be required to apply for a 2020 permit when the Town lifts the state of Emergency. Residents are reminded to abide by the Town’s burning by-law 14-16 and follow the rules outlined there in. A chiminea burn permit application can be obtained online, however no new 2020 permits will be issued at this time.
Please be advised that the Province has not lifted the state of emergency. Groups of more than five are not permitted and social distancing guidelines and household restrictions still apply.
For more information contact Town Hall.
Call - 613-396-2440 or
Email - admin@deseronto.ca
Preparing for an emergency is important and is something everyone should do. By taking a few simple steps, you can be better prepared to face a range of emergencies and minimize the impact on yourself and your family.
Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is May 3-9, 2020.
Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:
Know the risks
Make a plan
Get an emergency kit
Here is the 2020 Emergency Preparedness Guide, which can also be found the Emergency Plan link on our website: https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/emergency-preparedness