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.
Skating Possibilities
The 4 outdoor skating rinks (one in each fo the 3 villages and one in Cold Creek) are popular and this is one very great benefit of these cold days and nights. Don't forget to register for time. And as of February 10 Shinny is now permitted with registration. And a...
LTC at Marylake Monastery
On Feb. 8th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a strategy for moving forward on the previously expressed interest of the Augustinian Fathers (Ontario), Inc (AFOI) to have a long term care facility (LTC) at Marylake. The recommendations have surprised...
Water and Wastewater Rates for 2021
On February 8 Council agenda there is a report recommending rates for water and wastewater in 2021. If approved the average water bill increases $28.48, (4%), the average wastewater increases $21.06 (2.08%); on an annual basis the blended rate is up $49.54 (2.87%)...
Zoning Bylaw Amendment in Laskay
In Council February 8 agenda there is a report recommending an amendment to the zoning at 12828 Weston Road such that a new lot can be created and that a secondary dwelling in the form of an apartment in an accessory structure be permitted. I am very supportive of...
Naming Streets in King City
On Feb. 8 Council agenda there is a report recommending the names for the 32 municpal streets in the subdivision being built south of 15th SDRD/west of Dufferin; in reports this development is commonly referred to as the King City East Development. I have always...
Outdoor Skating in All 3 Villages
In case you hadn't heard....Jan 29 Community Services posted that all 3 rinks are open. Registration is required. See here for details.
Public Meeting for a Day Care in King City
On Monday February 1 there is a Council Public Planning Meeting. (Recall: starting this year there is an additional council meeting each month exclusively for holding the statutory public meetings.) The Public meeting on Feb. 1 is for an application to erect a day...
Site Alteration Bylaw Information Session
King Township is in the process of updating its Site Alteration By-law. The By-law is designed to limit activities, such as removing or adding soil, which might change the level of a homeowner’s land. Changing the land’s surface, or grade, could interfere with the...
Next Chapter at Eaton Hall
I posted earlier that King has designated Eaton Hall as a municipal capital facility. Seneca President David Agnew has now announced that "Seneca is delighted to be partnering with Peter & Pauls Hospitality Group to rejuvenate Eaton Hall as a world-class dining,...
Budget: Council meetings
Monday January 25 at 5 pm there is Council working session on the budget. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the operating and capital budget particularly if you were not able to attend the PIC (public information centre) on Thursday. And following...
2021 Budget
On January 25 Council agenda there is Staff report presenting the draft 2021 operating budget and 2021-2022 capital budget. As indicated these budgets MAY be approved at this Council meeting or approval may be defered until Feb. 8th. The proposed increase on the...
Budget 2021
Wednesday, January 20 6-8pm is the virtual public information centre on the 2021 budget. To view the online presentation and provide feedback you must register; to do so contact ptollett@king.ca by Tuesday 1/19. You can find the budget binder on Speaking. Another...
Recent Comments
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.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…