King closes facilities, cancels programs
Posted by Debbie in Debbie in the Community on Mar 14th, 2020 | 2 commentsDue to the COVED-19 pandemic, Recreation, Library and Cultural programming and Facilities are being cancelled/closed through to April 5th. Additionally, the King Township Municipal Centre will be closed to the public until April 6 at 8:30 AM. Essential services like fire & emergency, roads and waste collection will continue. This difficult decision has been made with guidance from York Region Public Health and in abundance of caution for both staff and residents. Here is the press release with more details. And to see any future notices about King related COVID-19 news see here.
2195 King Road: re-development
Posted by Debbie in Debbie in the Community on Mar 7th, 2020 | 0 commentsOn March 9 Council agenda there is a report regarding an application for 2195 King Road to permit an addition at the back to an 
existing dwelling. The outcome is desirable in that there is conversion of the property to professional office which represents positive economic development. Its a very visible heritage property being re-purposed and expanded in a very complimentary manner; accordingly it will enhance the streetscape which reflects our history. Its good to see the forward thinking about future possibilities of connecting driveways and parking areas to other properties. I am disappointed to read that 3 trees will be removed on the east side presumably to enable creation of the shared driveway. I will be asking questions about this to ensure that alternatives have been assessed; and also to understand the compensation plan. In addition I want to confirm that the large mature tree on west side is not being removed and will be protected,
KC & Schomberg Zoning Bylaw Amendments proposal
Posted by Debbie in Debbie in the Community on Mar 7th, 2020 | 0 commentsOn March 9 Council agenda there is a report on a proposed Public Meeting to address the identified need to amend the currnent zoning bylaw for Schomberg and King City to address the fact that there are some areas which do not have appropriate indicators for maximum lot coverage and minimum permeable surface. Its complicated and I need to ask some questions. As both of these indicators are important I am glad that attention is being paid to this.
2019 Tax Adjustments
Posted by Debbie in Debbie in the Community on Mar 7th, 2020 | 0 commentsOn March 9 Council agenda there is a report summarizing 2019 tax adjustments and supplementary taxes. As reviewed in the report there are several reasons for these adjustments with the main one being assessment changes. Important question will be how much was built into the 2020 budget and how any incremental will be allocated.
Council Remuneration Report
Posted by Debbie in Debbie in the Community on Mar 7th, 2020 | 0 commentsOn Council March 9 agenda there is the annual report of Council remuneration and expenses in 2019.
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