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.
Official Plan Review: process begins
The Special Council meeting September 26 is an introduction to the Official Plan Review There will be a presentation and then comments and questions from public and Council members. As explained upfront the review (which to be clear is a review in order to update...
Protecting the GB one more time!
I say well done to all those who have voiced their opposition to carving out the Greenbelt. Its our opposition as shown in rallies & protests, in letters and on petitions which has caused premier Ford to back pedal. Victory celebrations are entirely appropriate;...
Corporate Service Inventory
On Sept. 25 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the Inventory of services provided to the community including the standards to be achieved. For example, how often is the grass cut at the baseball diamonds, what programs are to be offered at Cold Creek. ...
Extensions to draft plans of subdivision
On September 25 Council agenda there is a report recommending the extension of lapsing provisions for the 7 developers involved with the King City East developments. The concept of lapsing provisions and the details for each of the 7 are covered in the report. In...
Maintenance on Important Heritage Asset
On Sept. 25 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of several actions to support maintenance of the Eversley Church on Dufferin St. The actions include approval of a heritage permit, awarding heritage grants. As explained in the report one...
Snow Removal Program For Seniors
Through to October 31 application can be made for the Seniors Snow Removal Program. Applicants can apply in-person, by mail, or online through an online form. The objective of the program is to provide a service to senior citizens (i.e. 65 years and older) and...
Special Council Meeting: updating the OP
Tuesday, September 26 there is a special Council meeting for the introduction of a the review and update of "our King", our official plan. Issue and scope will be presented. At time of writing I have not had opportunity read the report in the agenda. It will be...
Village Design Guidelines
At September 25 council there will be a presentation on the draft Village Design guidelines and there will be review of the Staff report. The scope of the guidelines is very wide as it includes built structures, street scaping and its elements, parks and trails which...
Go Electric this Sunday in Schomberg
Comedy In King: buy your tickets
Don't delay! Buy your tickets for Comedy In King September 23. I saw Martha last year...there were almost too many laughs. And its a wonderful way to support Christmas in King which brings holiday joy to families in need in King.
Consideration for a Heritage Conservation District
On September 12 Council agenda there is a motion by Mary Asselstine, which I am delighted to second, that there be a report done to review the benefits and feasibility of preparing a Heritage Conservation District Plan for Schomberg. I believe there is strong reason...
2023 Road Improvements
On September 11 Council agenda there is a recommendation for sourcing of services to implement rehabilitation of existing asphalt roads, guide rails, culvert replacements and shouldering on 5 defined roads. As reviewed the 2023 budget included $1.6 million for such...
Recent Comments
Hi Nancy, As you have the concern which you have articulated I am glad that you have raised it. There…
Your dedication and super powers are much appreciated, Debbie. Now as we take our partners to task, best wishes for…
Hi Debbie, While I am glad that you got the essence of your Greenbelt motion passed, I was not pleased…
Congratulations, Debbie - and thank you for your leadership on this important motion. It’s great to see Council speak with…
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…
Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.