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.
New Clinic on Hwy 27
On the May 29 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable the opening of a podiatrist clinic. As indicated the zoning amendment is a site specific on with 13 possible commercial and office uses at the site although the...
2022 Accessibility Status Report
On May 29 council agenda there is the annual 2022 Accessibility Status Report. It provides an update on actions taken by King to prevent/remove barriers and ensure inclusion to persons with disabilities living, working or visiting the Township. The repots itself is...
Financial Reports and Council Working Session
On the May 29 Council agenda there are numerous Financial reports. Most of them are required by legislation as they are the means of demonstrating that there is good governance. As I revieew them I feel veery satisfied that our financial picture is well understood....
Serious Changes to Provincial Policy on Land use Planning
On Monday 5/29 Council agenda there is a report reviewing Planning Staff’s assessment of the proposed new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which will replace the existing PPS and A Place To Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). It’s a large...
Storm Water Management Rate
This new funding source is required to finance the maintenance and improvement works on the Township’s stormwater infrastructure in response to aging assets, provincial regulations and the effects of climate change. To date King has not had a separate storm water rate...
Resolution To Appeal COA Decision re LTC at Marylake Monastery
On May 15 Council agenda my resolution, seconded by Councillor Anesty, to appeal the Committee of Adjustment (COA)decision to approve the minor variances requested to permit the 160 bed longterm care (LTC) beds at the Marylake Monastery will be considered and...
Development With Winter Road Driveway
On May 15 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of an application to develop one single detached residential unit with access to Winter Road whereas current address for the property is 270 Burns. As reviewed in the staff report development of...
Changing How to Regulate Permeable Surfaces
On May 15 Council agenda there is a report recommending how to regulate the amount of permeable surfaces in property lots within the 3 villages. Having the "right" amount is important in terms of dealing with rainwater which recharges the acquifers and to avoid...
Economic Development and Strategic Priorities
At May 15 Council there will be two Staff reports, each with presentations. You can listen by either joining the livestream or come to the Municipal Centre. These reports and presentations listed below will be preceeded by a presentation regarding Mackenzie Health...
Winter Maintenance Program
On May 15 Council agenda there is a report summarizing results (successes and challenges) of the winter maintenance programs. The weather statistics certainly "explain" some of the challenges experienced; there was a lot of rain. The report also provides high level...
Spring Tea in Kettleby
This is a wonderful way to meet up with friends and neighbours and get caught up on their news and interests. And this year is unique given that it is Coronation Day!
Ketle Lake Park Next Phase
Construction of Kettle Lake Phase 2 is slated to start this month; expected completion of the new play structures is mid July. Lighting along the pathway will be installed later in the summer. Suring the construction phase the public will have limited access to the...
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…