Applications for several lot additions were received and approved at Champlain Township council’s most recent meeting. The enlarged lots are located at properties along the east side of Duval Road. The applications were approved by council; Vankleek Hill Councillor Peter Barton pointed out that the Vankleek Hill Ski-Vent-clic cross-country ski trails may cross on some of the lot enlargement properties.
“The township has no jurisdiction but I would like to suggest that this be allowed to continue,” Barton said, adding that the trails are part of what makes the Vankleek Hill community what it is.
New canteen operator at Vankleek Hill Community Centre
Champlain Township has approved leasing the canteen area at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre to Lamoureux Snack Bar, following recommendations of a three-member township staff evaluation team. A total of two submissions were received following the dissemination of requests for proposals. A second submission was received from The Food Truck.
The annual rental fee for the canteen is $5,000, according to the recreation department report.
$32,255 to repair three floating breakwaters at L’Orignal Marina
The federal department of Fisheries and Oceans visited the L’Orignal Marina in May 2019 and determined that repairs were needed on the floating breakwaters. Funds for emergency repairs only were available. Three sections of the breakwaters are being repaired, after being identified as a priority.
Working with Fisheries and Oceans, Champlain Director of Parks and Recreation developed a scope of work and contacted three contractors to obtain quotations. Two bids were received and Fisheries and Oceans will award the contract to the bidder of its choice. Following that, Champlain Township will enter into an agreement with Fisheries and Oceans; the municipality will be responsible to manage and execute the project on their behalf. The $32,255 amount does not include HST.
