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.
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...
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,...
Public Art Policy
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a public art policy. I totally concur that such a policy is required and I am very satisfied with what is being proposed for that policy. A well-defined Public Art Policy provides a framework for the...
Service Performance Annual Review
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report providing a review of the Township service performance in 2024. It provides performance data on both the quality and value of the service being provided and the demand for that service. Versus performance in 2023 82%...
15 SDRD/Keele (SE corner)
On April 7 the agenda for the public planning meeting includes an application from Fandor Homes to develop 9 hectares on the southeast corner of the 15th sideroad/ Keele St. The application is for a zoning bylaw amendment and a draft plan of subdivision to...
15th SDRD/Keele Development Open House
Tuesday, April 1 there is a developer hosted open house at King City Library 6:00-7:45 pm. This in regard to an application for development by Fandor at the southeast corner of Keele and 15th SDRD. This an opportunity for public to ask questions and make comments...
Future Plans for Parks, Trails and Facilities
What are your ideas as to how our parks, trails and facilities can be improved? What changes do you want to see? The masterplan for these assets Is now being updated. Some public input has already been received (e.g. the survey in fall 2024) and now there is a...
Transportation Masterplan
The process to update the Transportation Masterplan is underway. Some public input has already been received (e.g. the survey in fall 2024) and now there is a Public Open House on Tuesday, Apr. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zancor Centre. The project is currently...
17th SDRD Safety Review
On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending changes to speed limit and other changes to the 17th side Rd from Hwy. 27 to the 12th concession. As indicated in the report Council endorsed a motion.that there be a safety review of this corridor....
Maintaining Our Stormwater Management System
On Council agenda for March 17th there is a staff report recommending that we contract for two years with Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) to provide necessary management and maintenance of our stormwater management system. As reviewed in the report,...
Voting in 2026 Municipal Elections
On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending the methods for voting in the 2026 municipal and school board elections. As reviewed in the report the Township clerk, who is responsible for conducting the election, is recommending that the voting...
Demolition of Listed Property on Hwy 27
On Council agenda for March 21 there is a staff report recommending that Council approve the demolition of 12958 Hwy. 27. The house at this property had been proposed to be integrated into a new development to which there was access from both Hwy. 27 and Wellington...
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…