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.
Budget Review
The 2020 draft operating budget and draft 2020-2022 capital budget has been tabled. They have been prepared per the direction given by Council that the annual tax levy is not to be greater than 2.9%. The draft budget proposes 2.89% for 2020 and forecast 2.88% for...
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah
I wish everyone a joyful and safe time over the next couple weeks when there is more time being spent with family and dear friends. May your hearts and homes be filled with laughter, joy and love.
Energy Management & Conservation Plan again
In Council December 2nd agenda there is a revised summary report for a corporate energy management and conservation plan; the background data/statistics and the specific proposed actions are in appendix A. (It is a revision to the report presented at an earlier...
2019 Modernization Funding Program
On December 2nd Council agenda there is a report reviewing how we spent the $725,000 received in 2019 as part of the Province's Investment in Small and Rural Municipalities. Consistent with the 2019 budget direction to prioritize deployment of resources on improving...
Public Meeting: NW quadrant of Nobleton
At Council on Dec. 2nd there is a public meeting for the development application for the north-west quadrant of Nobleton. The proposal is for 395 detached dwelling units. The public meeting is the opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide comments.
Water & Wastewater Rates for 2020
On Council agenda for Dec. 2 there is a report recommending water and wastewater rates for 2020. As reviewed the recommended rate is an annual increase for a "typical" resident which is defined as using 270 cubic m/yr (which puts the user in Tier 1) is 9.31%,...
Wise Conversion of Employment Lands
On Dec. 2nd Council agenda there is a report regarding requests for conversion of designated employment lands in King City, Nobleton and Schomberg. In an earlier post I reviewed why such requests are very important and I summarized the process. In this report there...
Christmas Comedy and Carols this weekend in Kettleby
To reserve tickets for either show call 416-824-1613. Entertainment begins at 7:30 at the Parish Hall (262 Kettleby Rd.)
Trees of Giving
The Trees of Giving are now on display at the Heritage & Cultural Centre. Look them over. Admire the creativity of your fellow residents to decorate a tree in an innovative manner. Numerous community groups have submitted a tree including the King City Skating...
Heritage and Culture Masterplan: Council Working Session
Monday, December 2 at 5 pm there is a working session with Council. Public are very welcome to attend and hear the presentation by Staff and the questions and comments from Council. At a later date the Staff will be presenting for approval a masterplan.
3 festive events
Each of the villages have festive events. For more information click here.
Draft Tree By-law
At November 18 Council there is a report on the draft tree bylaw for private property in the 3 villages. As reviewed in the report there has been a significant public consultation process since the draft was presented at Council in June. I am shocked at the feedback...
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.…