Warning: report says carbon monoxide incidents on the rise
At the last Trent Lakes Council meeting winter issues were discussed.
Don Mitchell, director of emergency services, reported that there has been a significant increase in the number of calls for high carbon monoxide readings. Mitchell said this was a result of many people not taking hot ashes outside when they clean their woodstoves. In some incidents hot ashes have been left beside the woodstove in cardboard boxes and plastic pails, and then the carbon monoxide detectors go off a few hours later.
Mitchell said it was fortunate that there haven’t been any house fires as a result. Carbon monoxide alarms are mandatory in Ontario.
Leaving snow on roads was another seasonal issue discussed. A draft by-law was received that would give council the ability to fine individuals who leave snow on municipal roads when clearing driveways and property. The Ontario Highway Traffic Act prohibits anyone from depositing snow on a road without permission of the authority responsible for the road.
The report was for consideration only and will come back to council for a decision in the future. If council decides to go ahead with a new regulation, information will be posted on the municipality’s website and Facebook page.
Quarry analysis
The Dewdney Mountain Farms Quarry is not yet a reality. The protest action regarding the quarry that started in 2012 is still a reality. Recently a mitigation analysis was done for the haul route on Ledge Road. The information was presented to council at the Jan. 9 meeting. Several council members had concerns about the document’s information. A representative from Dewdney Mountain Farm Quarry will be making a presentation to council on Feb. 6 during regular council meeting.
The report may be accessed by any member of the public on the Trent Lakes web site. First go to the Home page, then Agendas, then regular council meeting and then for the Jan. 9 meeting, item “H.” Any questions or concerns about the proposed analysis can be sent to the municipal office before the end of January, 2018.
Anonymous donor An anonymous donation was received in the amount of $52,000 to support the new park created between Mainstreet Landing and the convenience store. It is still possible to suggest a name for this land between the two businesses which reflects the geography, history or culture of the community. Ideas are accepted until Feb. 12 by submitting your idea to info@ trentlakes.ca
Clarification
In last week’s article on Woolley Wonderland farm this columnist called the D’uccle a duck. The knowledgeable Karen Woolley who knows her critters tells me the D’uccle is a chicken breed.
Calendar
Job Fair: At Lockstop Cafe, Feb. 3
Heritage Day: At the BCC, February 17
Buckhorn Singers: Rehearsal at the BCC, Feb. 20