The Code Road Landfill is open today Tuesday May 24 until 5 pm. Due to the large storm the landfill will also be open on Wednesday May 25 from 10am - 5pm. 

All brush and spoiled food can be brought to the landfill and there are no tipping fees on these items. 

The phone lines at the Landfill were damaged and as a reuslt there is currently no debit avaiable at the scale house, please bring cash if you are able. 

The Municipal Office has power and is opened for business. Residents who do not have power are welcome to charge their phones or fill large containers of water at the office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Municipa; Office is located at 310 Port Elmsley Rd. 

The Perth Pool is kindly waving fees for people who need showers during the following dates and times;

A water refill station is also available 24/7 at the Water Treatment Plant (15 Sunset Blvd.), located to the right of the entrance.

The Following Lanark Highlands ameneties are open to Drummond/North Elmsley Residnets.

CHARGING STATION, WATER FILL UP & SHOWERS:

Lanark & District Community Centre, 67 Princess Street
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 12:00pm - 8pm
Wednesday May 25th, 2022 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday May 26th, 2022 8:30am - 8pm

Charging station (small devices and phones- please bring chargers with you) and water bottle fill station. Please bring all your shower supplies including towels.

MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release
May 18, 2022

In 2022, the Lanark County Public Works department plans to complete pavement preservation on 23 kilometres of roads, with rehabilitation scheduled for 32 km and paved shoulders scheduled for 34km.

The total capital budget for this year is $11.265 million, with federal gas tax funding covering $1.9 million and $1.19 million covered by Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding. The province increased OCIF funding by $1 billion over the next five years, an additional $200 million per year, resulting in almost double the allocation to the county in 2022 compared to 2021. There is also a $1.675 million funding contribution surplus from last year’s one-time $1.827 million gas tax funding.

“The county has a five-year planning process approved by council that we use to assess the entire road system and set priorities,” explained Terry McCann, public works director. “We are making great strides with our program to pave shoulders on all county roads over time.”

With nearly 32,000 tonnes of asphalt to be placed this year, the county has felt the effects of inflation, resulting in a 27 per cent increase in asphalt prices.

The county oversees construction, operation, repair and maintenance on more than 560 km of roads and 82 bridge and culvert structures.

“Our county road and bridge system continues to be, collectively, one of largest assets,” said Warden John Fenik (Perth Mayor). “Managing these assets in a fiscally responsible way at a time when costs are increasing is a balancing act. Good maintenance and safety of our road and bridge system is critical for quality of life for the people who live and work here, as well as those who visit.”

Projects for 2022 include:

County Road 18 (Port Elmsley Road): G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Ltd. is scheduled to pulverize, add granular material, complete drainage work and pave (including shoulders) with warm mix asphalt for 1.9 km from County Road 43 (Highway 43) to Beveridge Locks Road. Work has begun and is scheduled to be completed by June 3 at a cost of $585,460.

County Road 14 (Narrows Lock Road): Crain’s Construction Ltd. is placing a double surface treatment overlay with hardened shoulders on County Road 14, from the Scotch Line to Long Lake
Road, for a total distance of 5.25 km, and on County Road 21, from Narrows Lock Road easterly for 1.8 kilometres. Work also includes culvert replacements and a curve realignment at the intersection of Narrows Lock and Powers roads. Work has started and is scheduled to be completed by June 10 at a cost of $793,000.

County Road 10 (Scotch Line): Crain’s Construction Ltd. will be working on County Road 10 concurrently with County Road 14 beginning on Monday, May 16. Work includes pulverizing, adding granular material, completing drainage work and paving with warm mix asphalt for 3 km from the county boundary with Leeds & Grenville, easterly. Work is slated to be completed by June 17 at a cost of $818,000.

County Road 43 (Hwy. 43): G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Ltd. is scheduled to pave the second lift of asphalt on Hwy. 43 with fully paved shoulders from Perth to Port Elmsley at a cost of $1.84 million. Work is scheduled to begin on June 6, starting with shoulder preparation.

County Road 6 (Christie Lake Road): G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Ltd. is scheduled to pulverize, add granular, complete drainage and pave (including shoulders) with warm mix asphalt from west of Glen Tay to Dewitts Corners, for a total length of 4.1 km. Work is scheduled from June 27 to Sept. 2 at a cost of $1.18 million.

County Road 20 (Waba Road): Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. is scheduled to pulverize, add granular, complete drainage and pave (including shoulders) with warm mix asphalt from Concession 9 to Concession 7, for a total length of 3 km. Work is scheduled from July 11 to Aug. 26 at a cost of $873,000.

County Road 9 (Tatlock Road): Crain’s Construction Ltd. will be working on County Road 9 beginning on Aug. 15 to Sept. 23. Work includes pulverizing, adding granular and completing drainage work from the 2nd Concession to Tempo Road for a total length of 3.1 km. Warm mix with new curbs will be placed from the 2nd Concession to Bay Road, and double surface treatment with hardened shoulders from Bay Road Tempo Road, at a cost of $785,000.

County Road 17 (Blakeney Road): Goldie Mohr Ltd. is scheduled to pulverize, add granular, complete drainage improvements and place double surface treatment with hardened shoulders from Panmure Road to Needham Side Road, for a distance of 3 km. Work is scheduled from Aug. 15 to Sept. 30 at a cost of $620,000.

Rideau Ferry Bridge: Dalcon Constructors Ltd. have been contracted by Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville to rehabilitate the jointly owned Rideau Ferry Bridge, located on County Road 1, 6 km north of Hwy. 15, at a cost of $2.28 million. Work includes the replacement of the concrete curbs and steel railings, as well as installation of a new concrete wearing surface. To facilitate the bridge improvement work, traffic will be reduced to one 3.6-metre lane, using temporary traffic signals and temporary concrete barriers to protect the workers. Work is scheduled to take place from April to December.

Culvert Replacement: A total of 19 culverts will be replaced on County Roads 43 and 511 from May to the end of July by Goldie Mohr Ltd. at a cost of $419,000.

Microsurfacing: This pavement preservation work is scheduled to take place from June 6 to Sept. 2 on County Roads 7, 12, 19, 29 and 511 by Miller Paving at a cost of $978,000. McCann notes traffic may be reduced to one lane periodically during these projects and asks motorists to obey all signs and traffic control personnel during construction to ensure the safety of workers and the public. “We regret any inconvenience or disruption to traffic that may be caused.”

Also watch for the county’s public works crews cleaning bridges and conducting roadside mowing, pothole patching and sign repairs throughout the summer. Regular road maintenance activities through other contracts throughout the season include ditching, brushing, crack sealing, line painting and safety barrier repairs.

For more information, contact:
Terry McCann
Director of Public Works
County of Lanark
1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3190

Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Election Compliance Audit Committee Appointments
Phil Hogan, Paul Howard and Richard Bennett were appointed to the Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee for the term November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026 to deal with campaign finance complaints from the 2022 Election and any by elections during the next Council term. The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 makes it mandatory for municipalities to establish a Compliance Audit Committee. This is a joint venture by all municipalities in Lanark County including Smiths Falls.

Fundraising Campaign for the Proposed Drummond/North Elmsley Trail
The Township approved a sponsorship campaign to raise funds for the proposed Drummond/North Elmsley Trail that will be constructed across from the landfill on Code Road. The different levels of sponsorship provide opportunities for people to sponsor the different trails or to name the trail complex. More information about the trail and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the Township’s website.

Rezoning to Permit a Garden Suite
Council passed a rezoning bylaw to approve the temporary use of a garden suite at Part Lot 17 Concession 8, North Elmsley Frizell Road.

Upcoming Meetings
• Council Meeting: May 24, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Committee of the Whole: May 24, 2022 following the Council meeting

Upcoming Community Events
May 21: All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Bethel United Church 1500 Rideau Ferry Road
May 21: Rideau Ferry Community Yard Sale

Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Code Road Landfill Annual Report
Council received the annual report for the Code Road Landfill. The consultant reported that combined remaining life for Phase 1 and Phase 2 is estimated to be 37-39 years

Contracts Awarded
• The gravel contract was awarded to two bidders: Area 1 was awarded to Cavanagh Construction Ltd. in the amount of $14.82/tonne plus taxes, and Area 2 was awarded to Campbell’s Trucking Ltd. in the amount of $15.25/tonne plus taxes.
• The calcium contract was awarded to Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd. in the amount of $102,240.
• The Public Works Departmental Review RFP was awarded to MNP LLB in the amount of $65,000, excluding HST. The review will be 100% funded from a grant the Township received from the Province under the Modernization Intake 3 funding program.

Fergusons Falls Community Hall
Ron and Marg Dickinson were appointed to the Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall Redevelopment Committee. Council approved an expedited procurement process for the renovation of Ferguson’s Fall Hall in order to meet grant timelines.

New Bylaws
Council approved an amendment to the Procedural By-law that will change the date of the inaugural meeting of each new term of Council. The Township’s Bylaw states that “the inaugural meeting of Council after a regular election shall be held on the first business day in December. However, Lanark County has recently advised its lower-tier municipalities that the proposed date for its inaugural meeting of County Council is November 30, 2022. The Township’s By-law was changed to the following: “The inaugural meeting shall be held at the earliest opportunity at the beginning of the term of Council, on a date and time to be scheduled by the Clerk in consultation with the incoming Reeve.” Council passed a bylaw to prohibit the use of corporate resources by any member of council, other candidates and staff for election purposes. This policy also ensures that the Township’s operations, events, and facilities are used for non-partisan purposes and are not used for election campaign related purposes.

Septic Inspections
Last year, the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit notified the Township that it would no longer be doing septic inspections as of October 1, 2022. Council approved the creation of a new position in the Building Department to undertake septic responsibilities and inspections. It is expected that the position will be funded from the septic permit fees.

Upcoming Meetings
• Council Meeting: May 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Committee of the Whole: May 10, 2022 following the Council meeting

Pets are members of the family. Make sure to include your pets when developing your family emergency plan. Making arrangements before an emergency will increase your pet’s chances for survival and ability to cope. assemble a pet emergency survival kit and be ready to take your pet and their kit with you in the event you have to evacuate.

Pet emergency kits

When preparing an emergency kit for your pet, be sure you have:

• food, potable water, bowls, paper towel and a can opener
• blanket and a small toy
• sturdy leash/harness
• cat litter/pan (if required) and plastic bags
• carrier for transporting your pet
• medications and medical records (including vaccinations)
• current photo of your pet in case your pet gets lost
• information on feeding schedules, medical or behavioral problems in case you must board your pet
• up-to-date ID tag with your phone number and the name/phone number of your veterinarian
• copy of licence (if required)
• muzzle (if required)

Keep this kit in the same spot as your family emergency survival kit for easy retrieval.

Animals get anxious during emergencies. If possible, keep your pet in a carrying cage with a familiar blanket, so your pet(s) feels as secure as possible. Do not leave your pet alone, with strangers or without a leash at any time. During an emergency, your pet may:

• panic
• behave in a distressed manner
• run away and end up lost
• bite someone because of the distressed state

pets and evacuations

If it’s too dangerous for you to stay, it’s too dangerous for your pet to stay. If safety permits, pets should not be left behind during an evacuation as they may be lost, injured or even killed as a result of the emergency. Plan ahead to ensure that you have a safe place to take your pet.

• Find out about your municipality’s evacuation centre locations and related pet policies.
• Contact hotels and motels outside your immediate area and check their policy on accepting pets during an emergency.
•  ask friends and relatives outside your immediate area if they could shelter your pet(s) during an emergency.
• Include your pet in any local or family emergency drills and exercises
• If an emergency occurs when you arenot at home, you can still be prepared. Set up a buddy system with your neighbour. Make arrangements that in the event of an emergency and you are not home they will take care of your pet.

For more information visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/ensure-everyones-safety-during-emergency

Be Prepared for Anything

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Be ready. With a little preparation, you can respond quickly to help yourself and others. Understand the risks in your area, create a household emergency plan and build an emergency kit.

In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

You may have some of the items already, such as food, water and a battery operated or wind-up flashlight. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark? Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach, accessible place, such as your front-hall closet. If you have many people in your household, your emergency kit could get heavy.

It's a good idea to separate some of these supplies in backpacks. That way, your kit will be more portable and each person can personalize his or her own grab-and-go emergency kit.

For more information on how you can be ready for anything, visit Get Prepared at www.getprepared.gc.ca

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is giving away FREE TREE saplings to Township residents. Plant a tree on your property to improve air quality, fight climate change and increase property value. 

WHEN:             Saturday May 7, 20212- 9 am to 12pm

LOCATION:     Municipal Office 310 Port Elmsley

1st Drummond Scouts will be on site helping to distribute the trees.

Giveaway Details

·   Maximum 50 per household

·   While quantities last!

·   Saplings  will be White Pine

·   Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree.

Ontario is gearing up for the 2022 Provincial Day of Action on Litter, taking place on Tuesday, May 10.

Let’s work together to keep our roadsides, fields, trails, rivers, lakes and forests clear of litter and naturally beautiful!

Stop by the Township office at 310 Port Elmsley Rd to pick up Pitch in Bags for your litter cleanup! The Pitch in Bags can be put out at your regular curbisde collection day and will be picked up with NO bag tags. 

We want to see the hard work of our residents working to keep our beautiful outdoors clean of litter. Send us the photos of your hard work picking up litter and we will share them to show off your hard work and hopefully encourage others to participate in the 2022 Act on Litter Campaign. If you are also posting your cleanup use #actONLitter

Want some helpful tips for organizing a litter cleanup? See Ontario’s Litter Cleanup Guide.

Also consider taking the time to fill out The Our Litter Cleanup Reporting Form. This  is where participants can submit information about their cleanups to the Ontario government. This information will help them better understand litter in our environment and may help inform future government decision making.