Notice to the Public- Off road vehicle activity.

Notice to the Public- Off road vehicle activity

The Town is experiencing an increase in the disruptive use of off road vehicles within our community. This behaviour is in contradiction to our municipal ATV use By-Law #21-11, and will not be tolerated. Please visit our website https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/by-laws-and-standards for specific bylaw details and quick facts relating to safe and compliant ATV usage.

The use of non-street legal dirt bikes and pocket bikes are disruptive to our community.  They are not permitted for use on public streets and riding them in Town is illegal. Please note ATV’s with loud exhausts or riders who excessively rev their engines could face noise violation charges under Noise By-Law # 51-17.

Illegal use of off road vehicles is enforceable by the OPP under the Ontario Off-Road Vehicles Act (ORVA) and the Highway Traffic Act and we are actively working with them on a variety of prevention and enforcement programs and tools. 

The Town still needs your help as a concerned citizen to ensure success. Though it may not always feel effective, reporting an incident to the OPP is still one of the best ways to assist. This reinforces Council’s efforts when engaging with the OPP on our community’s behalf, and provides the OPP the data they need to analyze trends to serve the Town effectively. They can be reached at 1-888-310-1122 or online at OPP.ca and selecting the Report online option at the top right. If you would like a call back or follow up from an officer, please be sure to request one when speaking with dispatch.

To express a concern about a noise related violation pertaining to specific off road vehicle activity, please email gauthier.bylaw@gmail.com or call the Town Hall at 613-396-2440 during regular business hours to leave a message for the By-law Enforcement Officer.

Thank you for your help and consideration as Council and staff continue to work toward finding a solution to this disruptive and dangerous issue.  

FAQ’s regarding off road vehicle use in town

Q- Under Deseronto town bylaw #21-11 what is an “ATV”

A-   “All-Terrain Vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that,

a) has three or more wheels, the tires of all of which are in contact with the ground,

b) has steering handlebars,

c) has a seat that is designed to be straddled by the driver, and

d) is designed to carry a driver only and no passengers      


The All-Terrain Vehicle shall not be driven at a rate of speed greater than,

a) 20 kilometers per hour, if the speed limit established under the Highways Traffic Act or by Municipal By-law for that part of the highway is not greater than 50 kilometers per hour,

b) 50 kilometers per hour, if the speed limit established under the Highway Traffic Act or by Municipal by-law for that part of the highway is greater than 50 kilometers per hour.

Q- How can I get a copy of the ATV use bylaw #21-11?

A-   You can view the bylaw by visiting https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/by-laws-and-standards or by calling the Town Hall at 613-396-2440.

Q- If we did not have a town bylaw regarding ATV usage would it stop the use of off road vehicles in our community?

A-   Often those that are causing disruptions in our community are breaking the law as governed under Section 191.8 (3) of the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990, c H.8 and the OPP would still be responsible for the enforcement of these non-complaint riders.

Q-   How is off road vehicle compliance enforced and can our bylaw team enforce it?

A-   Our bylaw team can work to identify problem areas within our community and engage the OPP.  They can reinforce the restrictions of our town bylaw, but off road vehicle compliance is enforced by the OPP under Section 191.8 (3) of the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990, c H.8.

Q- What information should I give when reporting an incident?

A-   Information that can help OPP may include:

-       The name and address of the owner of the off road vehicle

-       Where the bike is stored

-       When and where the bike is being used (e.g. days, times and routes)

-       Any other useful information such as a description of those who use the bike and its make/model/colour

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting September 9, 2020 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting September 9, 2020 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference

Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.

Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, 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: Teleconference.

On-Line Link

AGENDA

Town Hall Closure - Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 2020.

The Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2020 for Labour Day.

We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at 8:30 am.

In case of the following emergencies, please call the appropriate number:

Water and Sewer Issues: 613-396-3436

Animal Control 613-541-3213

Enjoy a Safe and Fun Filled Labour Day.

MOIRA RIVER AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS MOVE DOWN TO A LEVEL 1 LOW WATER CONDITION, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WATERSHED REMAINS IN LEVEL 2 LOW WATER CONDITION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September 4, 2020

After a very dry June and July, the Quinte region experienced an increase in precipitation throughout the month of August. Groundwater and surface water conditions are still low for this time of year but are starting to improve. Quinte Conservation and this region’s Low Water Response Team have downgraded the Low Water Condition for the Moira and Napanee River Watersheds to a Level 1. Prince Edward County Watershed remains in Level 2.

Water supplies drawn from groundwater systems, and inland lakes and streams may still be sensitive and vulnerable. Residents who draw from these supplies may continue to experience issues with water availability and should take extra precaution with their non-essential use until groundwater levels have recharged.

Quinte Conservation would like to remind residents with vulnerable water supplies and those that take bulk water from these areas to voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by 10 per cent (Moira and Napanee Watersheds) and 20 per cent (Prince Edward County Watershed). Those in need of bulk potable water supply should check with their local municipality for availability and information on private water haulers.

Municipalities that source water from Lake Ontario or The Bay of Quinte have access to a more sustainable water supply. The delivery of water to residents on these systems is not impacted by current conditions. This conditions statement is not directed to residents accessing these municipal water supplies.

Quinte Conservation encourages residents experiencing low water to report their conditions using an online form. The form can be found at: https://arcg.is/1zX8b5 or on the main page of the Quinte Conservation website, along with tips for water conservation, at www.QuinteConservation.ca.

A Level 1 Low Water Condition means the potential for water supply problems has been identified. A Level 1 condition is managed through existing programs of the Conservation Authorities, municipalities and other key provincial agencies. Low water conditions are ranked as Level 1, 2 or 3 based on a prolonged period of low flows or precipitation. A Level 1 is the least severe and Level 3 is the most severe.

A Level 2 Low Water Condition indicates a potentially serious water supply problem. This level often means minor water supply issues are encountered and there is the potential for major supply problems. A Level 2 condition is managed through Conservation Authorities, municipalities and other key provincial agencies. This level indicates a potentially serious problem and conservation of water is extended to restrictions on non-essential uses and a 20% reduction in water consumption is requested. Low water conditions are ranked as Level 1, 2 or 3 based on a prolonged period of low flows or precipitation. A Level 1 is the least severe and Level 3 is the most severe.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) October 8, 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:

Dave Eastcott

Water Resources Technician

deastcott@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 ext. 126 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 126

Quinte Conservation | 613-968-3434 | 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville, ON | QuinteConservation.ca

Partial Road Closure - Centre St. Between Dundas St. And Stanley St. - August 31, and September 1, 2020.

Please be advised the partial road closure for August 31st. has been extended through September 1, 2020 on Centre St. Between Dundas St. to Stanley St.

September 3, 2020 - Road no longer closed to traffic, however road work continues. We request all use caution in this area. Please obey flag persons.

Thank-you.

QUINTE CONSERVATION FACES CHALLENGES WITH AREAS, REINSTATES PAID PARKING FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2020.

Media Release

Issued: 

August 28, 2020

Quinte Conservation owns just over 30,000 acres of land throughout the 6,000 km2 watershed. Some of those properties are conservation areas that are open for public use and collectively make up 75 km of nature trails. Over the last few months, these protected places have faced many challenges with non-permitted activities, overuse, and overall general disrespect of the integrity of the areas.

Visitors to conservation areas should be aware of non-permitted activities before entering and those include no camping and/or fires, no garbage dumping, no off-leash dogs, no alcohol or drug use, and no motorized vehicles on trails.

CAO Brad McNevin Says, "We receive reports every day about the mistreatment of these beautiful areas. We have four field staff to service our properties and if all they are doing is picking up garbage and decommissioning fire pits all day, then the projects they need to be doing can't be completed."

Quinte Conservation receives funding through a variety of avenues, however the largest amount comes from municipal funding and it is used for mandated programs like flood forecasting. The Authority relies heavily on donations, grants, and the paid parking program to support the conservation areas and does not have the resources to handle these challenges.

McNevin continues, "We are pleading with visitors to be respectful of these areas. We don't have the resources to keep up with this behaviour and if it continues, more of these places may face temporary closure."

Starting September 1st, paid parking will begin again at Quinte Conservation's areas.

McNevin adds, "We were happy to give visitors an opportunity to spend time in nature during this pandemic, but with everything that has been going on, the time has come to reinstate the parking fee."

At this time, Quinte Conservation staff would like to acknowledge all of the trail stewards, neighbours, and area users who have upheld the standards and taken it upon themselves to clean up after other visitors who have shown little appreciation for these outdoor spaces.

"We are so thankful to those that have taken time out of their day to keep us informed and those that have put their own safety at risk picking up a strangers trash during a world-wide pandemic so that the next visitor doesn't have to," says McNevin. 

Conservation lands were established with the purpose of protecting the natural ecology and the overall health of our watersheds. Lands that had potential for recreational activities like hiking, birdwatching, and, picnicking are known as conservation areas. These lands are privately owned by conservation authorities throughout Ontario and activities, amenities, and use vary depending on the region.

Quinte Conservation's areas are open for public use every day (unless posted) from sunrise to sunset. These natural spaces are not parks and shouldn't be considered as such. Non-permitted activities can have a serious impact on plants and wildlife and can be detrimental to rare and endangered species. Visitors are asked to stay on marked trails and keep dogs leashed, take out garbage brought in, and follow leave no trace principles. These non-permitted activities are chargeable offences under Section 29 of the Conservation Authorities Act. Those in violation of the Act may be subject to a fine.

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:
Kirsten Geisler, Communications Specialist
(613) 968-3434 ext. 123 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 123

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Confirmed Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) for Mohawk Bay, Deseronto – August 25, 2020.

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Confirmed Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) for Mohawk Bay, Deseronto – August 25, 2020.

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECPs) Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algal bloom at the Mohawk Bay – and at the Deseronto public boat launch, 183 Main St.

Blue-Green Algae can foul the water and cause smelly water. Several species of cyanobacteria in the algae can create toxins, which pose health concerns. A water sample was taken by the Ministry of the Environment on August 14th, 2020 and analysis confirmed the cyanobacteria in our blue-green algae (specifically: Gloeotrichia, Microcystis). This is a health concern.

The processes of the Deseronto Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant remove the health risk posed by blue-green algae and extra testing is performed starting in June through October to ensure safe drinking water. People are advised to avoid water contact in the Bay and at the Deseronto Boat Launch area.

For general information on blue-green algae, please refer to the MECPs website at http://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/blue-green-algae 

 Fact Sheet Water Systems

Public Notice - Proposed 45.0m Communications Tower Site ON7238 DESERONTO

Xplornet Communications has proposed a 45.0m tall steel lite duty lattice style communication tower and related radio equipment on private property at 108 Dundas Street, Deseronto. The proposed structure will enhance internet and data coverage for this area within the Town of Deseronto.

The geographic coordinates for the proposed site are as follows: Latitude: (NAD83) N 440 11’ 45.21” & Longitude: (NAD83) W 770 03’ 33.24”. The facility is proposed on a commercial property and will occupy a ground area of 3m x 3m.

THIS NOTICE serves as an invitation to any interested members of the public to submit comments/ questions to the individuals listed below by SEPTEMBER 7, 2020.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

For more information on the federal process pertaining to these installations please contact the local ISED office at: ic.spectrumenod-spectredeno.ic@canada.ca OR Tel: 1-855-465-6307.

Direct Comments to:
FORBES BROS LTD:
Cyrus Ghassabeh Suite 130,
482 South Service Rd E
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X6
Tel: (905) 808-0073
Fax: (888) 622-4939
Email: cghassabeh@forbesbrosltd.ca

Public Notice (As published in the Napanee Beaver)

Notice to Vicinity Residents from Forbes Bros.

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REMINDER - 2019 Town of Deseronto Burn Permits are now expired.

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A man places a piece of wood into a flaming outdoor chimenea.

A Reminder - August 13, 2020 - 2019 Town of Deseronto Burn permits are now expired and must be renewed. Please stop by the Town Hall and purchase your 2020 Burn Permit to remain compliant with the Town’s Open Air Burning By-Law.

See the Town of Deseronto Burn Permit Page for more information and the burn permit form.

Thank You.

Royal Canadian Air Force Aircraft Operating in Eastern Ontario

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

6 August 2020 – 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Throughout the year, people in the vicinity of CFB Trenton, CFD Mountain View, and a designated low flying area that extends north of Toronto and Kingston, may see Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft operating for flight training that includes search and rescue as well as low altitude flight maneuvers. These activities are all related to required training or operational search and rescue missions being conducted by squadrons based at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario.

On average, the RCAF flies 393 search and rescue missions a year in our region. These missions are in response to distress calls and are often life-saving. Aircraft that are participating in search and rescue activities need to fly low in order to see what is on the ground. They sometimes move at slower speeds and circle an area more than once. They may also be accompanied by a helicopter, other aircraft, or boats on the water.

Tactical training, which may involve aircraft flying at low altitudes, high speeds, and performing turns, is essential for maintaining the skill of aircrews so they are ready to safely execute Canadian Armed Forces missions around the world, often under challenging conditions. It is important that these proficiencies are maintained in Canada so our aircrew are prepared to execute these maneuvers in potentially life-threatening situations.

Some RCAF aircraft are larger than many passenger airplanes and may appear to be flying lower than they actually are. Although aircraft within the Low Flying Area may operate as low as 200 feet above ground level, RCAF aircrew adhere to strict rules and regulations at all times to ensure safety. Aircraft flight paths are chosen to avoid populated areas to the greatest extent possible.

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Associated Links
8 Wing Trenton
424 Transport and Rescue Squadron
426 Transport Training Squadron
436 Transport Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Force
Search and Rescue

Contacts
Lieutenant Sheila Tham
Royal Canadian Air Force
8 Wing Trenton Public Affairs
Email: sheila.tham@forces.gc.ca
Phone:  613-392-2811 x5569

A map shows the Trenton low flying area August 2020 with a big red line around the area over a topographic map of eastern Ontario

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting August 12, 2020 6:30 pm Teleconference

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, August 12, 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

Social Media Intro - Online workshop - August 19, 2020.

Introduction to Social Media for Small Business Owners

Wed, Aug 19, 2020 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Simple steps to get a better ROI (return on investment) using social media.

Topics discussed are:

·  Which platforms are best for your small business? (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & LinkedIn)

·  How small businesses can use social media to build better customer support/relationships, PR and Admin

·  Practical: Optimizing your pages for support and admin, Building online relationships & Strategy for PR campaigns

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-social-media-for-small-business-owners-tickets-115260878390

 

 

Quinte Conservation Removes Shoreline Conditions Statement of June 26, 2020.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 31, 2020

QUINTE CONSERVATION REMOVES SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT ISSUED FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

Quinte Conservation has removed the shoreline conditions statement issued on June 26th for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte.

Quinte Conservation uses lake elevation measurements of 75.3 m which corresponds to the level at which the lowest properties experience water over shoreline banks. The lake level is now below this elevation and is not expected to rise above it this year.

Lake Ontario’s water level continues to decline and was recorded at 75.1 m yesterday. This level is 17 cm above average and 56 cm below the recorded average set this time in 2019. Water Levels are expected to continue to slowly decline over the coming weeks and months.

Residents are reminded to take precautions along shorelines as unstable/unsafe banks may exist due to recent erosion and wave action. Those with properties in low-lying or flood prone areas should continue to monitor forecasts for storms and high winds which could lead to erosion from wave uprush. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca

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Quinte Conservation Issues a Level 2 Low Water Status Statement - Use 20% Less Water Please

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 30, 2020

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A LEVEL 2 LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT FOR THE QUINTE WATERSHED

Quinte Conservation and this region’s Low Water Response Team (LWRT) have declared a Level 2 Low Water Condition for the Quinte Watershed.

There has been a significant shift in precipitation patterns over the last three months. Since early May, below normal precipitation has persisted which has resulted in dry conditions with a noticeable decline in stream flows.

Water supplies drawn from groundwater systems, and inland lakes and streams should be considered sensitive and vulnerable. Residents who draw from these supplies may experience current and future issues with water availability and should take extra precaution with their non-essential use. Residents with vulnerable water supplies and those that take bulk water from these areas are asked to voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by 20%.

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