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.
Edward Pottage House
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending that Council proceed with designating the property on the Lloydtowntown Aurora Rd associated with the founder of the hamlet of Pottageville, Edward Pottage. I am thrilled to see this designation being...
Concession 7: changing boundaries
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate boundary adjustments on the 7th concession South of 16th side Rd. At the January public meeting numerous questions were asked by council about the...
Countryside Zoning Bylaw Amendments
On the agenda for the March 6 council meeting there is a staff report presenting amendments to to the Township's Countryside Zoning Bylaw 2022-053. As indicated approval is not being requested; feedback from public and others is still to be reviewed. The changes are...
Nobleton Community Hall
On the agenda for the February 26 council meeting there is a staff report on the Nobleton Community Hall (NCH) presenting an extremely difficult choice for Council. There are two options but both of them are the debate between "one’s head and one’s heart". There is...
Using AMPS for Site Alteration Penalties
On the agenda for the February 26 council meeting there is a staff report recommending that penalties for Site Alteration be administered through the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). As reviewed in the report AMPS was initially launched in King in 2023...
Capital Projects and Spending the OCIF Grant
On the agenda for the February 26 council meeting there is a staff report including the quarterly review of capital projects: both those which are recommended to be closed and those which are not completed. In addition the report includes a recommendation for the 2024...
ThinKING Sustainable Development Program
On the agenda for the February 26 council meeting there is a report presenting the final draft of the new green building standards for King Township called ThinKING Green: Sustainable Development Program. Although there continues to be limitation on our ability to...
Hwy 11 Corridor Study
On Council Feb. 12 agenda the draft discussion paper for the Corridor study is included. I have not yet had time to review but am making a post of it to give my readers maximum notice of its inclusion in the agenda. This agenda item will begin with a presentation. ...
Land Disposition and Acquisition in Nobleton
On Feb. 12 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the disposition and acquisition of lands in Nobleton. The lands being declared surplus and disposed are lands associated with the former Nobleton Junior Public schools. As always you can participate in the Council...
Annual Report on Drinking Water Systems
On Council agenda for Feb. 16 there is the annual report for the 4 municipal drinking water systems as required. Each year when receive this report I am so grateful to be in a municipality which is managing the water systems for the 4 villages so well. The report is...
Naming Rights for the TWRC
On the Council agenda there is report recommending next steps for negotiating the naming rights for the building exterior and various large interior elements of the Township Wide Recreation Centre. As reviewed to date there are proposals valued at $2.7 million. I am...
Volunteer Appreciation
Each year, the Township of King hosts a Volunteer Appreciation Night to honour and celebrate one of the Township’s most important resources: its volunteers. The nomination period for 2024 has now opened. Shine a spotlight on the unsung hero in your life who embodies...
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…