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.
Automated Speed Enforcement
On April 29 council agenda there is a staff report about implementation of a of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. Speeding is a serious concern across the Township. Safety of pedestrians, cyclists and cars with their occupants are at risk with vehicles...
2 Lots Into 3 on Banner Lane
On April 29 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of applications for the current 2 properties at 31 and 37 Banner Lane; impact of the approvals is creation of three new lots 3. Its evident that effort has been made to create three lots with...
Motion To Protect Heritage
On April 29 council agenda there is a motion tabled by Councillor Asselstine which I have seconded regarding a request to the Province to extend the deadline for removal of heritage properties listed on the municipal registers. I am very happy to second this motion as...
New Street Names
On April 29 council agenda there is a staff report recommending street names for the King Jane Industrial Holdings Development at southeast corner of King Rd/Jane. The two names are very appropriate and are in line with our policy of assigning historic names to new...
Digital Transformation Presentation
The first item on the April 29 Council agenda is a presentation called "Digital Transformation Framework." As the municipality is putting resources towards leveraging digital technology to provide quality services and experiences to King I think this will be a very...
Open House about Amendment to OP
Annual Clean Up
As part of Earth Week celebrations, King Township is inviting residents to participate in the annual King Community Clean-Up on April 20 and 21. This event encourages community members to take pride in their surroundings by helping to pick up litter and maintain the...
Hope House Community Hospice Presentation
Monday April 15 Council agenda features a presentation about Hope House Community Hospice. It will be given by Heidi Bonner (Executive Director) and Rhonda Flanagan (Director of Development.) Several months ago I asked Ms Bonner if she would come to Council to make...
2023 Operational Performance
On April 15 Council agenda there is a report presenting the 2023 service performance report. This is a new annual report. Its purpose is to provide a review of the municipalities' operational performance from both a volume/demand and quality/value perspective. The...
Procurement Decisions
On April 15 council agenda there two reports about procurement decisions. One seeks approval for a single source solution for a system of software and hardware which will be implemented in our wastewater facilities. The recommended source is one which is used...
Application to Demolish 2221 King Rd
On April 15 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of a demolition permit for the property at 2221 king Rd. (King Rd./Doctors Lane). Council approval is required as the property is currently listed on the municipal register. As reviewed in the...
Financial report: awards
On April 8 Council agenda there is the quarterly report of competitive procurement awardsin 1st quarter of 2024.
Recent Comments
Hello Sheila, I do not anticipate that this Policy is going to need to less “colourful deputations” at Council. Your…
Inappropriate public negative behaviour is generally routed in prior events or encounters with someone or something. A child’s or adult’s…
Hi Nancy, I really appreciate your comment as I had noticed the comment that examples were recommended by Ombudsman and…
Hi Ian, interesting...good question. I will ask this evening.
Debbie: Would the policy cover the use of drones by the Township?
I do not see any examples of “frivolous or vexatious” behaviour. The report mentions that the Ombudsman suggests that there…
Hello Mary, There is no gym. In the artificial turf fieldhouse with running track, and a multi-use community space where…
Hello Debbie. I don’t see any mention of a gym at this new recreation centre. Is there to be no…
Hello Mary, 1st you submitted your comment at the post re Zancor Centre update. I have copied the comment to…
what does “a new hospital currently in the planning stages” mean?? I don’t think I ever saw it any more…