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.
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...
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...
Recent Comments
We need to keep up with the times. Internet voting makes sense. We bank and pay bills on the internet…
Debbie - excellent review of a long complex TP doc. We are still concerned that no progress seems to be…
I can’t definitively answer. You’re very good questions and comments. I need to go back and review.
Our mayor is not at all satisfied with what is being offered as an alternative. If you have not done…
Seriously, Deb. You are the best. Circular Materials will allow a one-time per address switch. Finding the new dimension was…
Debbie: Thank you for the review of the Transportation Master Plan. Should it be an expectation of this Plan to…
The alternative bins are really not physically a whole lot smaller & are not of a size that would be…
The N6 Mayors pushed hard to get a smaller option…ideally more than one but secured only one.
Thank you Debbie! I think the 240 L cart will be more manageable for many residents.
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…