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.
What Are Your Priorities for 2018 Budget?
I can serve you better if you would give me feedback on what you would like to see in the 2018 Business Plan and Budget. Please let me know by either making a comment on this blog or send me a direct email (dschaefer@king.ca) or phone (289 221 2472.) As you will see...
Once In A Lifetime Opportunity: King’s new multi use recreation facility
Your input as to what recreation opportunities should be "built into" the new multi use recreation facility to be built at north west corner of Dufferin and 15th Sideroad is needed. Please provide input. Sit down with your family and discuss what you want to be...
Brownsville Junction: 4 new townhouses on flood plain
On Council agenda for 10/30 there is a Planning Report regarding an application for 4 town homes to be built at Cooper Drive and Dr. Kay. Given that approval of the requested Official Plan Amendment and the zoning bylaw amendment results in residential being built on...
Municipal Address Policy Update
I am supportive of the new policy for municipal addresses. As reviewed the policy has traditionally been sensitive to anxiety about use of number thirteen (13) and have not used that number as new addresses are created. With change of demographics, specifically the...
Remembrance Day Services
Municipal Contribution Rebate Program
I am disappointed to report that there was no support from rest of Council to introduce a rebate program as I described in an earlier post. Objections presented have NOT persuaded me that such is not appropriate. Latter included: we cannot afford it. (Note: ...
Street Lamps: LED Retrofit
Good to see the Staff report covering the conversion of street lamps across the Township to LED. As reviewed the program represents opportunity to annual cost savings in hydro costs; plus, an ongoing operating/maintenance program which will enable better...
Committee Of Adjustment: Review by Planning
Planning Department is proposing to engage more routinely in the Committee of Adjustment (CofA) process. The latter is the process whereby property owners request “minor variances,” in addition to consent/severance applications. To date Planning Staff do provide...
Bee City Resolution
I am supportive of recommendation that King Township apply for designation as a Bee City. The conservation of pollinators is critical to the sustainability of King's natural areas, farmland, homes, parks and urban areas. Designation as a Bee City will demonstrate...
Small Property Tax Policy Change: vacant units
There is a Staff report recommending elimination of the vacant unit rate rebate program. As indicated the decision itself has little material impact because it has not been used significantly. But, the process for reaching this position is very appropriate: ...
Municipal Contribution Rebate Program – 2018 Municipal Election
There is important Staff report on 10/16 Council agenda about funding options for those interested in running in the 2018 election. A source of funding for those interested to run for election in Municipal Councils in Ontario was eliminated in 2016: donations from...
Builder for Project Move
At Council on Wednesday, Aug. 9 there is staff report recommending the contractor to build the new municipal offices and community facility. There is report recommending a contractor to build it. As reported the bid for the project including 2 additional options...
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…