News and Updates in King Township
I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.
Financial Reports
On December 9 council agenda there are a couple Financial; reports with recommendations which I support. Interim Tax Levy which allows for the Township to levy an interim tax billing to provide sufficient cash flow to meet the Township’s financial obligations, as...
2023 Accessibility Status Report
On December 9 council agenda there is a report on the 2023 accessibility status report. Reviewed in the report the format and the fact that it is being presented to Council is all in keeping with the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. I...
Clean Electricity Regulation Motion
On December 9 Council agenda a motion about Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) which I tabled originally in the October 15 Council meeting will be debated.The motion presented in the agenda for Dec. 9 Council meeting is the same as the one tabled in Oct. 15 except...
12734 and 12750 Keele Street: 1st step in development approval process
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report to implement a site specific core area King City exception zone to facilitate the development of a six storey residential apartment building. As evident from reading the report Council will be receiving several...
20 Doctors Lane
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report to implement a zoning bylaw amendment for 20 Doctors Lane. This is the site where a number of our local doctors work. Accordingly I really hope we can get this application moving more quickly. The plan merits...
Excellent Street Names for 66 Main Street
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending two street names in the condominium development being created at 66 Main St. in Schomberg. I love this process for naming new streets and I can't imagine that there has ever been 2 new street names...
Policies For Public Conduct and Video Surveillance
On December 9 Council agenda There is a staff report addressing public conduct and video surveillance policies. The staff report and its appendices our comprehensive reviewing why such policies are necessary and how they will be implemented. I think it's unfortunate...
Winter Recreation Programs (with swimming) Now Available
Registration for all recreation programs including swim lessons opens at 7 a.m. on December 9. Programming for the Zancor Centre begins week of January 27 following the official opening on Sunday January 26. All other programming begins week of January 13. The full...
Zancor Centre Update
The Zancor Centre has reached a significant milestone with the granting of partial occupancy, marking a crucial step towards its official opening. This development signifies that specific areas within the building have been inspected and deemed safe and suitable for...
Southlake Health: strategy for moving forward
Paul Wood, President and CEO published this letter ,in late November, presenting the strategy for Southlake (now Southlake Health) over the next decade. As I know many depend on the services of Southlake and that some participated in the outreach session earlier...
2025 Budget
On Monday November 25 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of the budget for 2025. The proposed budget requires a property tax increase of 3.68% on the Township portion. (Recall that the property tax is based on 3 components: 17% school...
Motion About Safety on Rural Roads
On November 25 Council agenda there is motion by Councillor Anesty which has been seconded by Councillor Asselstine regarding establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program. Here is the motion. I am very supportive. If you would like the Council to know your...
Recent Comments
Hello Sheila, I do not anticipate that this Policy is going to need to less “colourful deputations” at Council. Your…
Inappropriate public negative behaviour is generally routed in prior events or encounters with someone or something. A child’s or adult’s…
Hi Nancy, I really appreciate your comment as I had noticed the comment that examples were recommended by Ombudsman and…
Hi Ian, interesting...good question. I will ask this evening.
Debbie: Would the policy cover the use of drones by the Township?
I do not see any examples of “frivolous or vexatious” behaviour. The report mentions that the Ombudsman suggests that there…
Hello Mary, There is no gym. In the artificial turf fieldhouse with running track, and a multi-use community space where…
Hello Debbie. I don’t see any mention of a gym at this new recreation centre. Is there to be no…
Hello Mary, 1st you submitted your comment at the post re Zancor Centre update. I have copied the comment to…
what does “a new hospital currently in the planning stages” mean?? I don’t think I ever saw it any more…