Trent Lakes council found itself in the position of not being able to make a decision about a request from the Buckhorn Lions Club to put an electronic sign at the intersection of County Road 36 and Lakehurst Road.
Lions Club President Louis Melizan made a presentation to council at the May 19th meeting asking to place an electronic community information sign up on a granite ledge in the south/west corner of the intersection.
This week planner Adele Arbour told council that municipal staff reviewed the Trent Lakes Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and determined that electric signs are not permitted in the CIP area.
Arbour said that without a survey the municipality cannot determine if the proposed sign location is within the County Road allowance or on private property.
Staff reached out to Peterborough County and the province about best practices concerning sign placement along roadways of their jurisdictions. The proposed location would not be supported as the location of the proposed electronic sign.
On Wednesday May 27, the County of Peterborough hosted a Public Information Centre for residents to learn more about the future plans of Lakefield’s Transportation Master Plan.
Douro-Dummer is considering the opportunity to strike up a deal with Fralicks Beach Renewables Ltd., (FBR) on a land option agreement to develop renewable energy capabilities.
Council looked at the matter at the June 3 council meeting where a report was submitted by CAO Todd Davies.
The topic was first broached at the November 18 council meeting where staff brought forward a report that laid out township properties that had potential for renewable energy development which could possibly generate revenues for the municipality.
According to the report the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”), at the direction of the Ministry of Energy and Electrification, is currently procuring renewable energy projects under the Long Term 2 Request for Proposals (“LT2 RFP”), with the submissions for projects due in Q2 of 2027.
This particular round of procurement is for industrial sized projects that require a larger land mass.
The province is looking at ways to address the growing need for electricity as the population grows and industries require more power.
The Lakefield & District Lions Club is celebrating their 80th anniversary of serving the community.
To celebrate this milestone, the club is hosting a community party on June 20 at Isabel Morris Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The club was founded in 1946 with 170 dedicated Lions during their charter night eager to give back to their communities locally, district wide and globally.
While numbers of charter members have dwindled in the last several years, the hard work and dedication they show their community has not.
Over the 80 years the club has been operational, their members have served with enthusiasm, and dedication.
Their community engagement has included: support of the Lakefield Arena and Ball Park, PRHC Foundation and Pediatric Cancer Bunker, The Morton Community Health Centre, Lions Camps for children with diabetes, cancer & children on dialysis.
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