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.
Museum Renovation
On May 13 Council agenda there is report identifying the need for to increase capital budget for the renovation of the interior of the museum at Heritage and Cultural Centre. Explanation for the increase is reviewed in the report. As was the case for Laskay Hall...
Schomberg Community Hall Renewal
On 5/13 Council agenda there is a report recommending the advancement of a project to renovate and revitalize the Schomberg Community Hall. Advancement to June 2019-2020 is entirely appropriate in order to use a $100,000 grant offered under the Enabling Accessibility...
King Road Streetscaping
On May 13 Council agenda there is report recommending contractor for the King Road streetscaping projects. The 1st phase of this significant project is for the road from 2585 King Road (new Municipal Centre) to Dufferin which will be executed in 2019 and 2020. This...
Important Development Applications in King City
On May 13 appealed their Council agenda there are two very important reports about development applications in the area east of Jane and north of King Road (Mansions of King and Bushland Heights) . The critical nature of both applications is twofold. i) Density is...
Planning Our Parks
Are parks important to you? If so you have possibly provided feedback since the first update to the Parks Masterplan was provided in a report in March. You can see that report here. Tuesday, May 7 at 6PM there is a public consultation. Specific topics will include: ...
Facility Service Review (new date)
Tuesday, May 21 6-8PM there is a facilities review of several Township facilities: Nobleton Community Hall, the Kettleby Pottageville Hall, Pottageville Pavilion, the Schomberg Arena and Schomberg Community Centre. I anticipate that it will include information about...
Thank you for clean up
Thank you to all who gave time and energy to clean up the roads throughout out beautiful King these last few weeks. Its evident that hundreds of bags were filled. As everyone says we shouldn't have to do this; but unfortunately it is necessary.
North East King City Development
On Council agenda there is staff report for the development south of 15th SDRD/west of Dufferin. In this report it is being recommended that the Functional Servicing/Development Area Study (FS/DAS) be approved once the many identified issues and conditions are met. ...
Official Plan for King: public meetings
Official Plan Public Meetings are starting. First one is May 1 at 7PM. For two others see below. You can go to anyone. Format is a presentation and then questions & answers.
Annual Grant Allocation to Groups
In Monday Council agenda there is a report reviewing the recommended grant allocations to Community Groups & Organizations. The annual operating budget includes $23,ooo for grants. Of that a portion has already been granted but $18,250 remains. In this report...
Assuring Parkland in Nobleton
In the April 29 Council agenda there is a report recommending purchase of land from YRDSB on King Road in Nobleton which was previously Nobleton Junior Public School. As reviewed there are a several benefits to this acquisition but most importantly ownership assures...
Formal Complaint Process
In April 29 Council agenda there is a Staff report summarizing the process for dealing with formal complaints by the public. As reviewed, the process described is not a new one but does formalize it.
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