Deseronto Transit - Service Adjustments Coming Up!

We wish to thank all our riders who have supported the service during the pandemic period.

As we move through stages to a full reopening of Transit, we wish to advise the public of the following:

We will be moving from “Essential Trips Only” to regular Conventional Public Transit on Monday July 20, 2020.

On Monday July 27, 2020 our new hours of operation are 5am to 5pm Monday - Friday.

Riders must still utilize PPE (mandatory face masks) and distance as much as possible on the transit vehicles.

On Tuesday August 4, 2020, Transit will resume collecting our regular fares.  Fares can be paid by exact change only on the bus, or tickets can be purchased at the Transit Office or Deseronto Town Hall in advance.

Please call the Transit Office or visit www.deseronto.ca/residents/transit for more information on ride price.

We are hoping to have our “On-Demand” transit app running for your convenience of booking a ride autonomously by Tuesday August 4th, 2020.

Please see the Deseronto Transit facebook page for updates.

Visit https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/transit for more information on how to download the app or book a ride at www.deserontotransit.ca

Thank you.

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Fitness Centre Reopening August 4th - with Use Conditions

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FITNESS CENTRE MEMBER NOTICE

The Fitness Centre will be re-opened for use August 4, 2020.
Gym use is By Appointment Only. No walk-ins.
All Current Member and Gym Rules remain in Effect.

Monday-Tuesday-open

Wednesday-closed

Thursday-Friday-Saturday-open

Sunday-closed

Appointments: 7am-8am   9am-10am   4pm-5pm   6pm-7pm
Staff will only open for entry at appointment times. Membership will be validated at booking.

Book an Appointment – Email - arena@deseronto.ca or call Town Hall at 613.396.2440     

Gym Users are asked to follow the rules of use.

Rules of Use

·         NO OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR IS PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS CENTRE

·         ALL WORKOUT TIMES MUST BE PRE-BOOKED

·         3 PEOPLE PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS CENTRE AT ONE TIME

·         PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF 6 FT (2 metres) IS MANDATORY

·         THERE IS TIME LIMIT OF 20 MINUTES PER MACHINE

·         USERS MUST SPRAY AND WIPE EQUIPMENT DOWN AS SOON AS THEY ARE FINISHED

·         FULL WORKOUTS ARE LIMITED TO THE 60 MINUTE TIME SLOT

·         BE RESPECTFUL OF FELLOW MEMBERS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES

·         EQUIPMENT MUST BE PUT BACK WHERE IT BELONGS IF IT IS MOVED

·         SHOWERS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS TIME

·         USE THE HAND SANITIZING STATIONS UPON ENTERING AND EXITING FITNESS CENTRE AS WELL AS BEFORE AND AFTER USING RESTROOMS

·         STATIONARY EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE MOVED AROUND

·         WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IF YOU COMMIT A SERIOUS OR REPEATED BREACH OF THESE RULES OF ETIQUETTE OR IF YOU ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER SERIOUS MISCONDUCT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND CO-OPERATION DURING THIS TIME

FACILITY STAFF

Survey: improving child care for families in Ontario

The Ministry of Education wants to hear about your experiences with Ontario’s childcare and early years system. Your feedback will enable the government to enhance the early years and childcare sector.

The link to the family survey is: https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-improving-child-care-families-ontario. 

The link to the family survey in French is: https://www.ontario.ca/fr/forme/sondage-ameliorer-les-services-de-garde-denfants-pour-les-familles-de-lontario

The survey will be open until July 21, so please fill it out as soon as possible. 

This survey should take you approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your valuable input. 

COVID-19 ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - APPLICATIONS OPEN

Ontario energy board

Applications are now open for the CEAP - the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program announced in June.

Full information on the CEAP for Hydro One customers can be accessed at:
https://www.hydroone.com/saving-money-and-energy/residential/financial-assistance/ceap

Additional supports for Ontario electricity consumers include LEAP — the Low-income Energy Assistance Program LINK TO PROGRAM

TOWN OF DESERONTO COVID-19 RESPONSE PAGE

Quinte Conservation Issues a Level 1 Low Water Conditions Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2020

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A LEVEL 1 LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT

A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed including the regions of the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers as well as all of Prince Edward County.

Despite higher than average water levels on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, minimal precipitation throughout the last few months has contributed to lower than average groundwater and surface water conditions throughout the watershed.  The Quinte region has seen a dynamic shift in the spring weather and associated precipitation patterns in recent months.  At the end of a very wet April, the Quinte region was well above seasonal accumulated rains, with well above normal stream flows. A sudden and large decline of precipitation in May and June has resulted in dry conditions, with a recent quick and noticeable decline in stream flows.

Residents and businesses are asked to reduce water usage by 10 percent for non-essential uses which includes taking shorter showers, turning the tap off to wash dishes and brush teeth, and watering plants at night and when possible, using rain barrel water to do so. 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.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) August 27, 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.

For more information contact: Christine McClure
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130

QUINTE CONSERVATION MEDIA RELEASE

Notice of Special Town Council Meeting - Electronic Teleconference - July 13, 2020 4:30 pm.

Notice of Special Town Council Meeting - Electronic Teleconference - Monday July 13, 2020 4:30 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

Face Coverings Required Effective 1200 Noon July 10, 2020

Effective 12 Noon on July 10, 2020, face coverings are required within all businesses/commercial establishments operating in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.

The Acting Medical Officer of Health is instructing owners and operators of commercial establishments in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, currently operating under Stage 2 of the provincial reopening to have policies in place to stop people from entering the establishment if they are not wearing a non-medical mask or face covering.

For More Information See Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit Web Page

For more information on what is considered a commercial establishment and other information click the logo above.

For more information on what is considered a commercial establishment and other information click the logo above.

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting July 8, 2020 6:30 pm Teleconference

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, July 8, 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

Special Meeting of Council - Electronic July 2, 2020

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting July 2, 2020 - 2:00 pm - Teleconference

Council meetings occur 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.

Online Link

AGENDA

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June 26, 2020 - Shoreline Conditions Statement issued for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 26, 2020

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

Quinte Conservation has downgraded the Flood Watch issued on May 15th for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte to a Shoreline Conditions Statement.

Quinte Conservation uses lake elevation measurements of 75.3 m to determine a general flood line above which some properties will begin to be affected by water over the bank of the shoreline. As the lake level is now below this elevation and is not expected to rise above it this year, a Shoreline Conditions Statement has been issued.

Lake Ontario’s water level continues to decline and was recorded at 75.25 m yesterday. This level is 19 cm above average and 65 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. Flood induced floating debris may cause issues for boaters. Those with properties in low-lying or flood prone areas should continue to monitor forecasts for storms and high winds. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca.

Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change.

A SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT: a FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT gives early notice of the potential for flooding on the Great Lakes based on weather and lake conditions and water safety information.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) August 28, 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:
Christine McClure, Water Resources Manager
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130

 

Town of Deseronto Updates - June 26, 2020

Town Hall Reopening - The municipal office will be reopening to the public on July 6, 2020.  Protocols have been put in place to maintain physical distancing, please be patient and follow procedures. We can only accommodate 2 patrons in the entrance at a time.

Meetings with specific staff members will be by appointment only, please call ahead.

Billings and Collection - Late payment fees for Water/Sewer and for Property taxes will be waived until July 31st.

Bag Tags— The two free (untagged) bags of garbage per week limit will be ending with the reopening of Town Hall.  Bag tags will be required on all garbage on July 10, 2020.

Deseronto Food Bank- The Food Bank located at 312 Edmon St. will be open July 16 and August 13, 2020.

Deseronto Public Library – Curbside pick-up is underway at the Library. A variety of online programs are available online at http://www.deserontopubliclibrary.ca/ .

Fire Department – Residents MUST have a burn permit to have a fire. Applications can be found online.  Please complete the form and drop it off or email it with payment to Town Hall. An inspection of your chiminea will then be arranged with the Fire Chief.

Transit - Please call to book your trip 613.396.4008, during office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm M-F). Deseronto Transit is not booking trips online or through the app portal currently. For updates see deserontotransit.ca

Canada Day Fireworks - As per the Town’s By-law, the lighting of fireworks is permitted on Canada Day.  With the dry conditions we are cautioning residents to be vigilant about safety should they chose to do so.  Please remember to follow the physical distancing guidelines and maintain small groups of less than 10 people. BE SAFE!

Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to July 15, 2020.

Province Focuses on Safe, Gradual Reopening of Regions

June 24, 2020 11:15 A.M.

Office of the Premier

TORONTO ― In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government has extended the provincial Declaration of Emergency under s.7.0.7 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to July 15, 2020. This extension, approved by the Ontario Legislature earlier today, provides Ontario with the additional time, flexibility, and the necessary tools to safely and gradually allow more places to reopen, while continuing to support frontline health care providers in the fight against COVID-19.

READ THE FULL DECLARATION HERE

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting June 24, 2020 6:30 pm Teleconference

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 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 - On-Line Link

Trenval - Business Branding During a Pandemic

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Learn how to stand out with your businesses brand during the pandemic.

Topics discussed are:

  • Branding during a pandemic (How to use your time wisely and not waste others time on your feed)

  • WHO are you, WHO is your business, WHAT is your voice & messaging

  • Creating a brand not just a business

  • Inclusive branding (support local, collaboration over competition, LGBTQ, black lives matter)

  • Multi-platform branding with constancy

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/business-branding-during-a-pandemic-tickets-109847546970

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Setting off of Fireworks and the Selling of Fireworks

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A reminder to residents about fireworks, the sale of fireworks, and the setting off of fireworks in Deseronto -

The setting off of fireworks and firecrackers is prohibited in the Town of Deseronto at any time other than on the days proclaimed for:

  • the observance of Victoria Day; and

  • Canada Day, or

A permit may be secured from the Town Clerk, and every display so authorized shall be carried out only under the supervision of a “Fireworks Supervisor” from the Fire Department of the Town of Deseronto.

The sale of fireworks and firecrackers is also prohibited in the Town of Deseronto at any time other than the period of ten days immediately preceding and including the days mentioned above, and then only to a person 18 years of age and over.

Other rules, fines and fees may apply. See the Town of Deseronto By-Law Page.

For more information contact Town Hall - 613-396-2440

READ THE FULL FIREWORKS AND FIRECRACKER BY-LAW

Request for Proposals: RFP 2020 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan

Request for Proposals: RFP 2020 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan

The purpose of this Proposal is to select a consulting firm to partner with the Town to assist the Town in preparing a long-term financial plan and water and wastewater rate structure to meet regulatory requirements as well as meet the needs of the system users and Town staff. 

The Proposals must be submitted to the Town at the office of:

Town of Deseronto 

331 Main St, PO Box 310 Deseronto, Ontario 

K0K 1X0 

Attn: Rob Galt, Water and Sewer Manager 

On or before the following date and time (the “Closing Time”):

Time: 3:00 pm local time 

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 

DOWNLOAD THE R.F.P.

Ontario Permits More Businesses and Services to Reopen in the Coming Days

Restrictions Being Eased in Communities Where It Is Safe to Do So

June 8, 2020 1:15 P.M.

Office of the Premier

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced that it is getting more people back to work and more recreational activities open by moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province.

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and local health officials, the government is easing restrictions in communities where it is safe to do so, based on trends of key public health indicators such as lower rates of transmission, increased capacity in hospitals, and progress made in testing.

Effective Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., the province will increase the limit on social gatherings from five to 10 people across the province, regardless of whether a region has moved to Stage 2. Additionally, all places of worship in Ontario will also be permitted to open with physical distancing in place and attendance limited to no more than 30 per cent of the building capacity to ensure the safety of worshippers.

Public health unit regions allowed to move into Stage 2 on Friday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m. include:

  • Algoma Public Health

  • Brant County Health Unit

  • Chatham-Kent Public Health

  • Eastern Ontario Health Unit

  • Grey Bruce Health Unit

  • Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

  • Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

  • Huron Perth Public Health

  • Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health

  • Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit

  • Middlesex-London Health Unit

  • North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

  • Northwestern Health Unit

  • Ottawa Public Health

  • Peterborough Public Health

  • Porcupine Health Unit

  • Public Health Sudbury & Districts

  • Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services

  • Renfrew County and District Health Unit

  • Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit

  • Southwestern Public Health

  • Thunder Bay District Health Unit

  • Timiskaming Health Unit

  • Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

Details of the Stage 2 reopening were provided by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

More information - Read the Full Announcement

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting June 10, 2020 6:30 pm Teleconference

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 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 - On-Line Link