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.
New Community Spaces in Nobleton
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting a redevelopment strategy for the Nobleton Lions Community Park and area. It includes a new library, a refrigerated outdoor ice surface, enhancements to soccer fields, creation of pickle ball...
Drinking Water Systems Annual Report
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council receive the Annual Report for each of the 4 municipal drinking water systems. As has been case other years, when I read these reports I am grateful to be living in a municipality...
Stateview
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of the draft plan of condominium application for the Stateview development on Keele north of King Rd. as reviewed the report. This is the “tool” in of the development process whereby...
Council Remuneration
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report reviewing Council members' remuneration in calendar 2022. For any questions or comments please submit by noon on March 20 to [email protected]
Changes to SAC and ICSP
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending the transition of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) to an Environmental Action Team and to not pursue the refresh of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). I agree with...
Emergency Management Plan
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report presenting the updated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan. Hopefully many people think about an emergency plan if there was a fire at their own house but I doubt that there are many who think...
Council Time and Format Changes
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a very important report proposing significant modifications to how council meetings will be managed. Many are procedural details but there are two which are significant which will have a clear impact on the public in terms...
Volunteer Appreciation Awards
For most, if not all, the quality of their life or of their family's life is enhanced by volunteers. Here is your opportunity to nominate someone who merits special recognition. Final day for nominations for a Volunteer Appreciation award is March 13. See here for...
Leafy Greens from Kinghaven Farms
On the agenda for the March 6 council planning meeting there is a report regarding an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate the establishment of a greenhouse operation at Kinghaven Farms on King Road (north side King Road/7th concession.) It will use...
Proposed Clinic Hwy 27
On the agenda for the March 6 council planning meeting there is a report regarding an application for a zoning bylaw amendment for a property in Nobleton at 13196 highway 27. Currently this property is a single detached house. As reviewed in the report the property is...
YRP Presentation..reminder
Development SE corner King Rd/Jane
On February 27 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending numerous actions which, pending fulfillment of identified conditions, the development of the 92 hectares at the southeast of Jane /King Rd. intersection will begin. The report is complicated as there...
Recent Comments
Debbie. The traffic signals on keele greatly concern me. Keele in the morning is already terrible at times traffic is…
* The movement (finally) to a hybrid meeting format for the public is welcomed. (Surprisingly, King is not the last…
Debbie. Being that I have some experience in this field, I have to say the plan looks to be be…
Thank you for sharing the new by law re Council mtgs There is much to laud in the proposals Many…
Debbie, thank you for this opportunity to share various viewpoints on the proposed changes to Council Meeting times, formats and…
Hi Nancy, I believe your point about the need for a Council member participating electronically to be visible on the…
Thank you Debbie for making us aware of these proposals. The Council members should be able to be viewed if…
Hello Janet, I hope you will participate in the public meeting for this bylaw. The comments you are presenting here…
I spoke to Ms. A Dreher of the Planning Dept regarding the handling of reduced pervious surface, she assured me…
If I had my way, I would like to see tax incentives for residents who replace their asphalt driveway with…