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.

What Are Your Priorities for 2018 Budget?

Oct 28, 2017

I can serve you better if you would give me feedback on what you would like to see in the 2018 Business Plan and Budget. Please let me know by either making a comment on this blog or send me a direct email (dschaefer@king.ca) or phone (289 221 2472.) As you will see...

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Brownsville Junction: 4 new townhouses on flood plain

Oct 28, 2017

On Council agenda for 10/30 there is a Planning Report regarding an application for 4 town homes to be built at Cooper Drive and Dr. Kay. Given that approval of the requested Official Plan Amendment and the zoning bylaw amendment results in residential being built on...

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Municipal Address Policy Update

Oct 28, 2017

I am supportive of the new policy for municipal addresses.  As reviewed the policy has traditionally been sensitive to anxiety about use of number thirteen (13) and have not used that number as new addresses are created.  With change of demographics, specifically the...

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Municipal Contribution Rebate Program

Oct 18, 2017

I am disappointed to report that there was no support from rest of Council to introduce a rebate program as I described in an earlier post.  Objections presented have NOT persuaded me that such is not appropriate.  Latter included:  we cannot afford it.  (Note: ...

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Street Lamps: LED Retrofit

Oct 16, 2017

Good to see the Staff report covering the conversion of street lamps across the Township to LED. As reviewed the program represents opportunity to annual cost savings in hydro costs; plus, an ongoing operating/maintenance program which will enable better...

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Committee Of Adjustment: Review by Planning

Oct 16, 2017

Planning Department is proposing to engage more routinely in the Committee of Adjustment (CofA) process.  The latter is the process whereby property owners request “minor variances,” in addition to consent/severance applications.  To date Planning Staff do provide...

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Bee City Resolution

Oct 16, 2017

I am supportive of recommendation that King Township apply for designation as a Bee City.  The conservation of pollinators is critical to the sustainability of King's natural areas, farmland, homes, parks and urban areas.  Designation as a Bee City will demonstrate...

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Small Property Tax Policy Change: vacant units

Oct 16, 2017

There is a Staff report recommending elimination of the vacant unit rate rebate program.  As indicated the decision itself has little material impact because it has not been used significantly.  But, the process for reaching this position is very appropriate: ...

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Builder for Project Move

Aug 5, 2017

At Council on Wednesday, Aug. 9 there is staff report recommending the contractor to build the new municipal offices and community facility.  There is report recommending a contractor to build it.  As reported the bid for the project including 2 additional options...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…

  3. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  4. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  5. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  6. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  7. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  8. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…