February 2025 Newsletter

2025 LPRA Membership Renewal

Notices were sent last week to all members who need to renew. We ask that you submit your membership fees at your earliest convenience, and we thank you for your continued support of our Association!  If you have any questions, please contact info@longpointrpa.com

Note: Members that renew for a two-year term before May 15, will be entered into the early renewal extension membership draw for both 2025 and 2026.

One important reason for being a member? Today we received a call about a property where the heat pump had been running for a few days and was coated in ice.  Unfortunately, the owner is not a member and, therefore, we had no contact information. We did make contact with a neighbouring member.

Norfolk County 2025 Property Taxes – They Are Going Up

In January 2025 a 6.1 percent levy increase was approved by Council resulting in an average residential property tax increase of 4.3 per cent. For more details go to:

https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/news-and-notices/posts/budget-committee-recommends-2025-norfolk-county-budget/

https://www.simcoereformer.ca/news/local-news/update-norfolk-ratepayers-facing-4-3-residential-property-tax-increase-for-2025

https://www.simcoereformer.ca/news/local-news/councillors-say-no-to-additional-staffing-at-norfolk-county-public-library  

Caught On Camera

We were notified mid November regarding an incident on October 16, 2024. An individual allegedly trespassed at a property located on Beach Avenue and an item was removed from the property that held great sentimental value to the property owner. If anyone has information as to who this person may be, please contact info@longpointrpa.com  The item can be returned, no questions asked.  

Fishing and Hunting Yard Sale/Show

The Long Point Area Fish and Game Club will be holding their annual sale this coming Saturday, February 8, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Port Rowan Community Centre, 14 College Ave. Port Rowan. The admission is $4.00. There is something for everyone - commercial displays, liquidations, outdoor yard sale items, fishing/hunting items, conservation items, etc. New, used and antique! Be sure to check it out.

LPRA Annual General (AGM) Meeting

Our next AGM is scheduled for June 14, 2025. Please consider submitting your name for a position on the Board. The LPRA Board is strictly volunteer based and while the salary is non-existent, it’s very fulfilling. There are 11 board positions which all have a two-year term. Each year on a rotation basis, either five or six positions expire.  Now is the time to think about putting your name forward for a position. If you are interested or want further information, please contact info@longpointrpa.com  

Causeway Paving Project

The paving portion of the Causeway project was completed in November 2024. The installation of approximately 3 km of exclusion fencing along the Causeway began shortly after and should be completed in the Spring of 2025.

We have been in contact with NC staff regarding the proposed Causeway landscaping designs. Once we receive feedback, we will advise our membership.

Mayor Martin Takes Leave Of Absence

Norfolk County Mayor Amy Martin has provided notice that she will take an unpaid leave of absence from her role as Mayor beginning Wednesday, January 29, 2025, ahead of the February 27, 2025, Provincial Election.   

Depending on the results of the February 27 Provincial Election, Mayor Martin will either resume her role as Mayor, or Norfolk County Council will begin the process of filling any resulting vacancy, as outlined by the Municipal Act.

For more details go to: https://www.simcoereformer.ca/news/local-news/norfolk-mayor-amy-martin-takes-unpaid-leave-to-run-in-provincial-election

Facebook

We pride ourselves in communicating with our members in a timely manner on a variety of topics via our Long Point Ratepayers’ Association Facebook site.  We understand not all of our members are techies, while others do not have a Facebook account. If you have a family member you would like to have added to our fb on your behalf, please ask them to forward a request to join. Our fb is only open to LP property owners who are LP members

Register for your FOCA Benefits

Your LPRA member fee includes a membership in the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association (FOCA).Therefore, you are eligible to receive FOCA individual member benefits which include:

• a unique Username and Password for each LPRA member to access.
• free FOCA Elert (e-news) updates.
• special pricing to attend FOCA events. Pay the discounted member price to register for FOCA events or attend for free (e.g., Cottage Succession Planning Seminars).
• access to CottageFirst, the first group program dedicated to cottagers, to get insurance coverage for your cottage, car home, boat, etc.
• Cottage Life Magazine only $24.95 annual rate.
• Action First Aid - ask for the special FOCA price on defibrillators (AEDs)
• Canadian Canoe Museum - 25% off any Membership
• Rogers Preferred Pricing plan:- get special savings on your primary line, extra lines, no-roaming USA plans, and device financing! Plus, bundle 5G home internet with the offers above to save more. There’s even a seasonal plan option
• Park’N Fly - Enjoy savings off the online rate with FOCA’s new discount code when reserving your next stay on the Park’N Fly app or at www.parknfly.ca
• You can even earn Aeroplan points. Plus, join Park’N Fly Rewards and earn points and perks on every eligible stay.



LPRA members registering with the following link will be added to the LPRA sub-account with FOCA and will be eligible to receive the above FOCA benefits.

https://foca.on.ca/register/member-association/?ca=fe886b1c55576ef9679c8c0c48608a8a

Spring is coming!

Just to provide everyone with some hope, below is the link for the upcoming Yard Waste Pick Up starting in April 2025.

https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/home-property-and-neighbourhood/garbage-and-recycling/leaf-and-yard-waste/#Zone1:LongPoint&Simcoe

Sponsors

All of our LPRA Members appreciate the Sponsorship support many of our local businesses provide us.  These Sponsorships consist of Gold, Silver and Bronze and are renewed each calendar year. Please support our Sponsors by frequenting their businesses, giving them the first opportunity to help you here on Long Point!