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Dated November 15, 2004

Requests should be made to PO Box 89, Flinton ON, K0H 2P0 or to (613) 336-2286 Ph or 336-2847 Fx or by email to: jpauhl@mazinaw.on.ca.

Residents and ratepayers of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands are hereby advised that an accessibility plan was adopted by the Township Council on August 5^th, 2003.

A copy of said plan is available at the Township office, 72 Edward St., Flinton ON, and at 99 Bridge St., Denbigh, ON, for public viewing, during open hours.

A copy has also been placed on our web-site in Adobe Acrobat Format. Click here to get a copy.

Accessibility Report, 2005

In 2004, the Township of Addington Highlands identified areas, which would be addressed pursuant to a plan drafted according to the requirements of the Ontarians

With Disabilities Act, 2001.

 In 2005, the following projects were/will be accomplished:

 - washrooms at the Denbigh Library (township Hall basement) are currently being renovated to accommodate persons with disabilities.
 - fully accessible washrooms are being constructed at the Flinton Library where none existed previously.

In 2006 the Township will inspect washroom facilities in the Denbigh and

Flinton municipal halls in an effort to identify what upgrades are required with respect to dispensers and mirrors and parking spaces at the Flinton Municipal office will be resigned by painting logos on the pavement in order to avoid vandalism problems with upright signs.

Budget restrictions will determine the extent of the work to be carried out in 2006.

Report adopted by the Council for the Township of Addington Highlands on October 4,2004.

Jack Pauhl, Clerk Treasurer

Accessibility Report, 2006

In 2005, the Township of Addington Highlands identified areas, which would be addressed pursuant to a plan drafted according to the requirements of the Ontarians

With Disabilities Act, 2001.

In 2006, the following projects were accomplished:

- Additional large print books were purchased for the library system. The total books in inventory are 318 or 2.39% of total collection.
- There are now 39 audio books and 239 DVDs in the library system.

In 2007 the Township will continue to improve accessibility by providing additional library resources, monitor signage, encourage universal design in housing, etc.

Budget restrictions will determine the extent of the work to be carried out in 2007. 

Report adopted by the Council for the Township of Addington Highlands on December 18, 2006.

Jack Pauhl, Clerk Treasurer

On April 7^th, 2003 a by-law to regulate the disposal of garbage in the Township of Addington Highlands was enacted and on April 23, 2003 the following offences and "set" fines were approved under Part 1 of the Provincial Offences Act:  

Dated at Flinton ON               The Council of the Corporation of
May 8, 2003                            Township of Addington Highlands

PERMIT NOT REQUIRED TO:

1. Paint
2. Re-shingle roof
3. Replace siding
4. Replace windows or doors of the same size
5. Repair soffit or fascia
6. Construct any storage bldg. or dock less than 108 sq. in total area

PERMIT REQUIRED TO:

1. Remove partitions
2. Relocate any plumbing fixtures
3. Construct or replace any roof structure
4. Construct any addition to existing dwelling
5. Install any door or window where none exists
6. Install any door or window which is larger than the existing one
7. Construct any footings
8. Construct any basement under an existing structure
9. Construct any deck attached to the house
10. Construct any addition to an existing storage shed that so that total area exceeds 108 sq. ft.
11. Construct any dock, boat port or boat house over 108 sq. ft.        
12. Construct any concrete floor which covers or encases plumbing
13. Construct brick or masonry fireplaces
14. Construct brick or masonry chimneys     
15. Install any wood burning or solid fuel burning appliance
16. Erect a factory built fireplace or factory built chimney or allied chimney 
17. Add a porch to any dwelling
18. Add a roof to an existing deck
19. Construct a carport
20. Install insulation and vapor barrier
22. Change use of building
23. Construct an entrance/driveway ($75)

A FEE OF $300.00 WILL BE CHARGED WHERE CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT.

For accurate information contact the building department on Monday and Friday between 8:30 - 10:30am at (613) 336-2286, April 1 to Sept. 30 and between 8:30 - 9:30am Oct. 01 to Mar. 31.

Miscellaneous

Land Severance applications are now processed at the Township level.

For further information call (613) 336-2286 or 333-2736 (optional) for persons in "333". 

(As recommended to the Council by the Road Supervisor on December 18, 2006 and adopted on the same date)  

To start maintaining the sidewalks in Northbrook, starting December 21, 2006, until a by-law is established.  Sidewalks shall be maintained during normal working hours.  The objective is to begin sidewalk cleaning as soon as possible after a storm has ended – normally within 36 hours.

#1 either blanket sanded or spot sanded as conditions warrant when snowfalls are less than 8cm.

#2  plowed and blanket sanded or spot sanded as conditions warrant when snowfalls exceed 8cm.

#3 however, in the event of heavy snowfalls or extreme ice, an initial pass will be made to allow access. In certain circumstances when sidewalks are located on both sides of a street. Township may choose to only maintain the sidewalk on one side of the street. This decision is based on location, safety issues for pedestrians/vehicles and snow accumulations in that area.

Effective May 1, 2004, all building/plumbing permit fees for commercially assessed properties will be waived as an incentive for economic development in Addington Highlands.  This will continue indefinitely.  Inspections and applications will remain necessary however, the fees will be waived.  Call the Township Office at 336-2286 for more details.

Township of Addignton Highlands
Sec 300, Municipal Act
For the year 2004 

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands continues to improve services for its citizens. The following report indicates how services have been improved in the area of Environmental Services – Recycling

What has been done differently:

The Township increased its bag tag fee from $1 to $2 per bag in order to reinforce the benefits of recycling in the minds of its residents and ratepayers.

All monies received from the bag tag system are being allocated for future site life closure(s).

Improvement in Efficiency:

Recycling increased by 27% in Ward 1 and by 55% in Ward 2 (from 2003 to 2004)

Improvement in Effectiveness:

The increase in diversion means that the site lives of the Township’s seven (7) waste sites will be extended as more recycling is diverted from land filling. This is important as all of the sites are small and are filling up quickly. Unless they can be expanded, they must be closed. Opening new sites is costly and difficult.

What barriers are there to further improvements?

The Township must pay to have its recyclables picked up. this is due in part to the fact that the waste sites are small, isolated and far from processing centers in Renfrew and Napanee. Recycling markets continue to be weak. This prevents the processors from paying the Township for recycling materials. The exception being scrap metal; however, it is not a “blue-box” component.

The Township is jointly involved with the Township of North Frontenac in a study to determine if hi-tech incineration is feasible for the reduction of waste; however, this idea

will require co-operation from the Ontario government.

Township of Addignton Highlands
Sec 300, Municipal Act
For the year 2005 

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands continues to improve services for its citizens. The following report indicates how services have been improved in the area of transportation.

What has been done differently:

The Township has been continuing the re-construction of the Hartsmere road and has constructed a new salt/sand building at its Northbrook yard.

Improvement in Efficiency:

Improved road geometries are providing for more efficient vehicle travel including maintenance activities. Improved storage of winter sand/salt allows for faster loading of trucks reducing turnaround times

Improvement in Effectiveness:

Citizens are pleased with the road improvements, which will allow for four-season travel

for private vehicles and service vehicles. The improvements to the salt/sand storage

keeps the product dry and unfrozen and prevents leachate from going into surface water sources. Less material is wasted due to the effects of weather.

What barriers are there to further improvements?

Limited tax base, including a very low commercial/industrial component contributes to lack of effective and sufficient funding to upgrade roads to more acceptable standards, more quickly. It is anticipated that the re-construction of the Hartsmere Road will be completed in 2006 c/w surface treatment as far as Tanglewood marina.

For further information contact the Township of Addington Highlands at (613) 336-2286

or email to: jpauhl@mazinaw.on.ca