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.
Schomberg Development: Roselena and Church St.
On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a draft plan of subdivision in Schomberg on Roselena and Church St. The plan will deliver 51 single detached homes. As I read the report I am struck by the attention to the natural heritage (e.g....
Development Charges
On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of the proposed development charge. For those who engaged earlier (e.g. reading the draft and/or listening to presentation) the complexity of the topic is significant; it is also extremely critical as...
New Procurement Policy
There are new work process being implemented in Treasury. I am very supportive of the objectives to increase transparency and to achieve efficiences without eliminating important chcks and validations. One new process is a report to Council on procurement throughout...
Eaton Hall: plan for use and preservation
On January 11 Council agenda there is an exciting report regarding Eaton Hall, located on the grounds of Seneca College. With approval of the recommendation to designate Eaton Hall as a "municpal capital facility" (MCF) the stage is set for a 3rd party to enter into...
Municipal Recreation Centre Land Lease
On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending extension of the lease with Seneca college for the lands where our new recrecation facility will be built. As reviewed in the report extension from 60 to 99 years is advantageous in taht provides more certainty...
Water& Wastewater Study and Rates
On Council agenda there is an agenda item of great interest to anyone on municipal services (water and wastewater): a presentation by Watson and Associates. As our water rates are very much informed by the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act this...
Mary Lake Estates: assumption of external works
On January 11 Council agenda there is report recommending that Township assume the external works infrastructure built in the Mary Lakes subdvision. As reviewed the work were all constructed/installed on Oct. 31, 2018; since then the required 2 year maintenace period...
Fence Bylaw Amendment
On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is report recommending an amendment to fence bylaw in order to ensure there is clarity on the need for enclosing a pool and to identify that it is an offence to operate a pool without conforming to the bylaw. I know that some people...
2021 Budget : want to hear from you
2021 budget process is well underway. Consultation in different ways is now being sollicted: there is a survey, your ideas are requested, attend virtual public consultation on January 20. Go to our digital community engagement platform speaking.king to see &...
Municipality to Citizens: communication tools
Just a reminder of the new communication channels. King Bulletin is easy way to be updated on Twshp initiatives. If you haven't subscribed I recommend that you do so. Click here. A new truly easy way to find out what is on the Council agenda. Here is my post...
Rural Zoning Bylaw
1st round of pulic meetings for the rural zoning bylaw have been held. If you missed them it is not too late to get involved. A discussion paper is available at speaking. The policy planner wants to hear from you.
Festive Greetings and Good Wishes to All
This holiday season is not like any other we have experienced. It is truly a time when it is important that we acknowlege that no one is an island and that our actions can significantly help or harm others. We are all tired of the restraints on our activities but we...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
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.…