Sharbot Lake Property Owners' Association

08/06/2025

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08/06/2025

Until further notice, no trash burning, no camp fires. not even a hot flash. Keep our landscape green, not charred black.
Note: This ban includes fireworks!!

Total Burn Ban in Effect

The Township of Central Frontenac is currently under a Total Burn Ban. Under these conditions, all outdoor burning is strictly prohibited. This includes campfires, cooking fires, grass, brush, and any other open-air burning.

If you are caught burning outdoors during this ban, your fire will be extinguished, and your actions may result in a fine.

07/28/2025

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to all those who attended our annual general meeting on Saturday, either in person or via the Zoom link.

I was very pleased with what we accomplished. We have a full executive; a first for many years. A big welcome to Bernie Hasselman, our new vice-president, and to Dan Goodchild, Kathie Adare and Cynthia Forster-Gibson, our new Members-at-Large. Thanks to Diane Kinney for moving from member-at-large to the new position of secretary and to Alan Sobel for staying on as a member-at-large. To Don Coombs, thanks for a great presentation and for staying on as our Environmental Issues Coordinator. Thanks to Bill Wilson, who does so much behind the scenes and now has a fitting designation as our new Information Technology Coordinator. I'll thank Joyce Waller personally for agreeing to continue her 16 years on the executive as our newly re-designated Treasurer.

The much-needed increase in membership fees was passed. Fees will rise from $20 to $25 effective with the 2026/27 fiscal year. Hopefully you found the presentation on septic systems educational. Thank-you to Mayor Frances Smith for taking the time to attend, provide news from the CF Council and answer questions.

For those of you who missed the meeting, and for those who wish to see it again, the recording of the meeting is now available on our website.

Here is the link : 2025 SLPOA AGM – https://slpoa.ca/2025-slpoa-agm/

Have a great summer everyone.

Ken Waller
President

07/24/2025

SLPOA Annual General Meeting- Zoom Access

For those of you who are unable to attend the AGM this Saturday, you can attend virtually via Zoom.
Here's the link:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sat, July 26th SLPOA Annual General Meeting

SLPOA Executive is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85600352731?pwd=eY4yX4FwifVwAbjW4Qn29Wb8PysjgU.1

Meeting ID: 856 0035 2731
Passcode: 885364

Ken Waller
President

07/20/2025

Hi Everyone,

The 2025 Summer newsletter is now available for your viewing pleasure.
It contains important information regarding next Saturday's annual general meeting plus numerous articles full of useful information.

To access it, go to https://slpoa.ca/summer-2025-newsletter/

We're always looking for feedback as well as articles and pictures for our next edition.

Ken Waller
President SLPOA

Please remember that we are always looking for articles, photos and memories for future newsletters. Please send your ideas to Ken Waller at ken.waller@slpoa.ca

06/27/2025

Clearance under the Road 38 Bridge

The water level of Sharbot Lake is currently 191.76 metres above sea level. That results in a clearance under the Road 38 Bridge of 1.6m or about 63 inches.
Current construction under the bridge could reduce the clearance in some areas, so use caution.

06/13/2025

The lake level is at 191.83 metres above sea level (MASL) which results in a clearance under the Road 38 bridge of 1.57m or about 61 in. There is a netting attached to the underside of the bridge that droops slightly in places by an inch or so.
The rain, expected tonight, may reduce the clearance slightly.
The lake level is 2cm below the historical average for today.

Ken Waller

05/31/2025

Clearance Under Road 38 Bridge
Despite recent rains, water levels have reduced somewhat and the clearance under the bridge has improved slightly. The lake level is at 190.93 metres above sea level (MASL) which means clearance under the bridge is 1.47 metres or about 58".
Construction on the underside of the bridge continues which may reduce the clearance so be cautious.

05/25/2025

Update: Bella has been returned home.

Found Dog
This sweet dog found wandering around Coutlee Point Rd Sunday morning/afternoon. Dog has a GPS collar but no I.D.

Contact me for details.

Ken Waller
613-279-3035

05/19/2025

Clearance Under Road 38 Bridge
Lake level is at 191.98 metres above sea level (MASL) which is also the Historical average for this date.
At this level, the clearance under the bridge is approximately 1.42 metres or about 56".
Note: use caution as recent construction activity under the bridge may have reduced the clearance

05/05/2025

Septic Pumping of Island Properties

Island Marine Construction (IMC), the only local company I know of that can pump out septic tanks of water-access-only properties, will be on Sharbot Lake late this week or early next week.
If you have a water-access-property and your septic tank is due for a pump-out, you can contact IMC at 613-349-9655

Unfortunately, service to the East Basin is contingent on IMC finding a suitable launch site on the East Basin, as their barge will not fit under the Road 38 bridge.

If you can provide access for IMC, please contact me.

Ken Waller
613-279-3035
ken.waller@slpoa.ca

05/03/2025

Communal water and wastewater systems will allow multiple housing and/or houses on smaller lots because individual wastewater systems (septic fields) would not be needed. Get more info by attending this meeting, either in person or by Zoom.

💧 Curious about communal water & wastewater systems?
Join us to learn how they work and what they could mean for Central Frontenac’s future.
🔹 Hear from County staff & engineering experts
🔹 Explore how these systems protect our environment
🔹 Add your voice to the discussion
📅 Thursday, May 8, 2025
📍 Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake and online
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
For more information, and to register or watch online, visit EngageFrontenac.ca/communal-services-central.