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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Meet the Mayor and Councillors

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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…

  2. Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…

  3. Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…

  4. In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…

  5. Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.

  6. I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.

  7. Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…

  8. Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…