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.
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...
Service Performance Annual Review
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report providing a review of the Township service performance in 2024. It provides performance data on both the quality and value of the service being provided and the demand for that service. Versus performance in 2023 82%...
15 SDRD/Keele (SE corner)
On April 7 the agenda for the public planning meeting includes an application from Fandor Homes to develop 9 hectares on the southeast corner of the 15th sideroad/ Keele St. The application is for a zoning bylaw amendment and a draft plan of subdivision to...
15th SDRD/Keele Development Open House
Tuesday, April 1 there is a developer hosted open house at King City Library 6:00-7:45 pm. This in regard to an application for development by Fandor at the southeast corner of Keele and 15th SDRD. This an opportunity for public to ask questions and make comments...
Future Plans for Parks, Trails and Facilities
What are your ideas as to how our parks, trails and facilities can be improved? What changes do you want to see? The masterplan for these assets Is now being updated. Some public input has already been received (e.g. the survey in fall 2024) and now there is a...
Transportation Masterplan
The process to update the Transportation Masterplan is underway. Some public input has already been received (e.g. the survey in fall 2024) and now there is a Public Open House on Tuesday, Apr. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zancor Centre. The project is currently...
17th SDRD Safety Review
On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending changes to speed limit and other changes to the 17th side Rd from Hwy. 27 to the 12th concession. As indicated in the report Council endorsed a motion.that there be a safety review of this corridor....
Maintaining Our Stormwater Management System
On Council agenda for March 17th there is a staff report recommending that we contract for two years with Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) to provide necessary management and maintenance of our stormwater management system. As reviewed in the report,...
Recent Comments
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…
Hi Nancy, Location will never satisfy. I think your point about running it 2 different nights is very valid. thank…