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.
ELECTION DAY!
Monday, April 28th is your opportunity to vote for whom you want to represent you in Ottawa. Please do not ignore this important election. Go and vote if you have not done so already.
Tuesday Council meetings
Because of the Federal election being on Monday April 28 the timing for our Council meeting was pushed back one day to Tuesday April 29. At 4:00 PM on Tuesday April 29 there will be a Council working session at which Public Works will present an overview of the asset...
Corporate Strategic Plan
On April 29 Council agenda there is the annual report of progress on the actions in the Corporate Strategic Plan. By reporting on all the actions one can see whether goals are going to be achieved in the four priority areas; a greener future, sustainable asset...
Discharge of Firearm & Bows Exemption Request
The staff report on this request was originally on the April 14 agenda but was deferred at the request of the person seeking the exemption. The report on the April 29 agenda is the same: specifically, staff recommends refusal of the request for an exemption to enable...
Meet the Mayor and Councillors
Traditionally in the spring council hosts a quote meet the mayor and Councilor. This year we're trying something different. All Councillors and Mayor will be available on one evening, April 23 from 3 to 7 pm at the Municipal Centre. Fifteen-minute appointment time...
Master Plan Public Open Houses
On Tuesday April 15 there are two important open houses for the public to learn more about strategies on the Transportation Master Plan and the master plan for Parks Trails and Facilities. This is not the first public meeting for these items but rather It's an...
Incentives For Green Building Standards
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending further investigation into the potential of non-financial incentives for the ThinKing Green Sustainable Development program. From my review at this point I am disappointed as to how big this challenge...
Salt Pollution from Road Salt
On April 14 Council agenda there is motion by Councillor Asselstine which has been seconded by Councillor Anesty regarding salt pollution from road salt. . Here is the motion. I am very supportive as salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers,...
Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for 2024 to 2029.
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff communication which is an update of the Energy Conservation and Demand Management plan for 2024 to 2029. Updated plan features a new list of actions. In addition to looking forward the plan reviews accomplishments under the...
Discharge of Firearm & Bows Exemption Request
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a request for an exemption to enable hunting at 6610 King Rd. Given the information provided in the report I see no reason for granting the request. Our Bylaw law covering discharge of firearms...
Designating Schomberg Presbyterian Church
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council initiate the process for designating the Schomberg Presbyterian Church at 313 Main St. As reviewed in the report the subject property meets the minimum threshold of historic/ssociative,...
Public Art Policy
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a public art policy. I totally concur that such a policy is required and I am very satisfied with what is being proposed for that policy. A well-defined Public Art Policy provides a framework for the...
Recent Comments
I’m sorry, but I am very skeptical about a development that has requested an extra 5 lots to allow for…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
Thanks for mentioning this. I was thinking that the developer was ignoring the seasonal pond near the 15th Sideroad, so…
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…
Re: Main & Doctor Kay Drivers already sometimes behave as if it were an all-way stop, so I think it's…