News From The Port Side - May, 2017
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In this edition:
- Spring opening checklist
- Township Internet Survey
- Revised Port Cunnington Marina plan – Your input is needed! Read the letter from PCRA’s lawyer.
- Port Cunnington Ratepayers Association clothing – wear your support!
- PCRA Annual General Meeting Date – Save the date!
- Membership Renewal Reminder
- Support your association with a Donation today – Best Present EVER!
Happy Spring Port Cunnington neighbours!
The ice is now off the lake and we are all beginning to think about warm summer days. For those returning after a long winter away, welcome back! Before you kick back and relax don’t forget to double check your opening-weekend checklist:
- Renew all services before heading up
- Be sure your insurance is up-to-date (cottage, boat, trailer)
- Pack some cleaning supplies
- Replace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
- Make sure fire extinguishers are charged
- Clean eaves troughs
- Clear any large branches off your building
- Inspect water lines
While we all enjoy some peaceful unplugged time, we also know how important it is for businesses and residents to have access to reliable and cost-effective internet services; something that not all Port Cunnington residents currently enjoy.
The Township of Lake of Bays is conducting a survey to collect data to help build a business case for improved internet service. The survey results will be shared with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to demonstrate the level of interest in bringing fibre optic high-speed internet to Lake of Bays.
If you are a Lake of Bays property owner, please fill out the survey by clicking the link below. The survey will take approximately five (5) minutes to complete.
To ensure that they have reached out to every Lake of Bays property owner, the Township will be distributing the survey using a variety of methods including an insert to be mailed with the June 2017 tax bill. However, as word of mouth is one of the most effective methods of communication, please encourage others to participate by sharing the survey link with your contacts to help spread the word.
http://www.lakeofbays.on.ca/content/internet-survey
If you would like more information, please contact Jennifer Pilon, Economic Development Coordinator Township of Lake of Bays T: 705-635-2272 ext.235 | C: 705-349-2771 | Toll Free: 1-877-566-0005 |
jpilon@lakeofbays.on.ca.
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED.
The proponent (David Smith) for Port Cunnington Marina planning application has provided the PCRA with a copy of their revised plan (left) to share with our members. It can also be found on our website: www.portcunnington.ca.
Along with the drawing, they also provided the table below, which summarizes the change in the number of parking and dock slips. David Smith believes the revisions represent meaningful changes to address concerns that were raised last summer.
| Current Development Permit |
Present Application |
Proposed Revised Application |
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| Approx. 30 Marina Parking Spaces |
59 Marina Parking Spaces |
47 Marina Parking Spaces |
| Approx. 6-8 Township Parking Spaces |
13 Township Parking Spaces |
20 Township Parking Spaces |
| 34 Boat Slips |
57 Boat Slips |
44 Boat Slips |
David Smith and his planner (Bob List) met with Township of Lake of Bays planner, Melissa Markham, recently to review the deliverables that will be included with their submission amendment. Our understanding is that one of the deliverables will include more detailed engineering design and drawing of the parking area which they need to prepare.
He has also requested a meeting with the PCRA board and our planner, Marie Poirier, to get some feedback on the revisions.
To properly represent the interests and concerns of the Port Cunnington community, we need to know YOUR views (good, bad, indifferent) on this revised plan.
Please email your response/comments regarding the revisions to membership@portcunnington.ca.
In addition, the PCRA Board has retained Leo F. Longo (a Certified Specialist in Municipal Law: Local Government & Land Use Planning and Development with Aird and Berlis) and directed him to formally express our concerns to Mayor and Council regarding the Port Cunnington Marina application and Bigwin Drydock Area Development. The full letter has been posted to our website here.
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Be a Proud Member!
We are pleased to announce that the PCRA has developed some very appealing summer attire, featuring the attractive green and red PCRA logo.
Men's, ladies and children's golf shirts, t-shirts and hats are available for purchase through the PCRA website and PayPal. We have included sample images for your review.
In order to place your order, simply follow this link to visit the PCRA website to shop for PCRA attire.
In order to receive your order by the May 24th long weekend, orders must be placed no later than Friday, May 5th. Orders will be received and distributed by the PCRA at the Port Cunnington Community Centre on Saturday, May 20, between 10am and noon.
Buy one for the whole family - even the dog! Support the PCRA and let the community know you are a proud member!
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- SAVE THE DATE: PCRA Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday July 15, 2017, 9:00 am at the Port Cunnington Community Centre – stay tuned for more information.
- Don’t forget to renew your membership prior to the AGM to ensure you have a vote! (insert link to membership page on website) Renew Your Membership Now!
- Support Your Association – Donate Today! No donation too large or too small! Not sure what to get for that special occasion? Make a donation in their name! (insert link to donation page on website) Donate Now!
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Please share this newsletter with your friends and neighbours in our community and encourage them to join. After all, we are one community in Lake of Bays and the louder we sing, the better we are heard.
We hope to see all of you and your friends at our Annual General Meeting on July 15th.
Yours truly,
Anne Collins,
On behalf of the PCRA
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Supporting the safe enjoyment and sustainable development of the Port Cunnington Community
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