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.
MCFAs in Nobleton
On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report for Nobleton Municipal Capital Facility Agreements (MCFA). There are to be two: one between the Township and two developers who have projects underway in Nobleton and one between the Township and another developer...
Mansions of King Extension
On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending extension to draft approval of Mansions of King. As reviewed in the report the landowner has requested to extend the draft plan approval for a period of three years which would take it to May 12, 2028. ...
Spring Tea in Kettleby
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for 2024 to 2029.
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff communication which is an update of the Energy Conservation and Demand Management plan for 2024 to 2029. Updated plan features a new list of actions. In addition to looking forward the plan reviews accomplishments under 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…