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.
Draft Museum Strategy
A draft museum strategy was tabled at Council September 23. I am very enthusiastic about the strategy as it is not just a plan for status quo. Our Museum has gone through a significant disruption due to our decision to allow the temporary sales office to operate from...
Council Working Sessions Of Interest
There are several "working sessions" for Council this month. At a "working session" Staff presents background information and/or training to Council on an issue. Council asks questions; there may be discussion between Staff and Council. Staff advises next steps which...
Exciting Things To Do on Saturday Oct. 5
There are three fabulous events on Saturday October 5. Holland Marsh Soupfest 11-4 PM in Ansnorveldt In case you have not participated in this before: you walk from soup pot to soup pot and select soups to taste knowing that each has been lovingly prepared "from...
Budget Surplus in 2012
Council heard very good news on Monday: we have an operating surplus for 2012 of $1.6 million. Not only is the magnitude a good story but it is also to be celebrated that 19 % ($306.4 thousand) is due to Township Staff identifying ways to reduce costs. We have...
King City Market Re-development
Monday, September 23 there is a Public Meeting at 6:00 which will be of interest to King City residents. There is an application by the owner of the King City Market to redevelop 4 properties: namely the Market property and 3 adjacent properties to the east on King...
Wish I Could Clone Myself for Saturday Sept. 21
There are many fabulous events…take your pick. For details of each click on event name. Schomberg Street Gallery Stroll Down Main Street in schomberg and enjoy the ambiance, the shops & the art. Two days (9/21 and 9/22) juried exhibition and sale of quality...
Dog Strangling Vine–on my “hit” list
These days there are 3 invasive species which land owners with forests are encouraged to be on the alert for: garlic mustard, buckthorn and dog strangling vine. The latter has always intrigued me because of its name; but I have never seen it “in the flesh” so to...
Kettleby Fair 2013
Kettleby Fair is this Saturday; it is a grand tradition as it has been going on for 37 years onw but it is always evolving. There are many new wonderful fun activities for all. Here is the poster with all the information. And here are a few details. Kettleby Fair...
Energy Infrastructure–Consultations
The Long Term Energy Plan for Ontario is under review.There is much discussion these days about how Ontario's demand for electricity should be met; Municipal Staff and Council are providing input. As a resident, business owner in Ontario your input is wanted also. The...
Wedding Venue Application Denied
An application to create a banquet facility/wedding venue has been denied unanimously by King Council. As I have not been supportive of the application when it was first presented at Council I am very pleased that Council's position on the matter is so clear; this...
Petitions to Council
Over the last couple months Council has received petitions from residents requesting a variety of changes to municipal property: installation of speed bumps and modifications to development plans such that a sidewalk is not poured and a landscaped island is not...
Motion on review of ORMCP and GB–update
My motion that a letter should be sent to Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing requesting that the process for reviewing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the Greenbelt Plan (GB) be identified was passed unanimously at July 8th Council. ...
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…