Oct 13, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
The Province has initiated a review of the OMB and are seeking public input. The closest one to us is Tuesday October 18th in Newmarket at Trinity United Church 461 Park Ave. To learn more about the review process etc. see here. Changing the scope of the issues...
Sep 25, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On 9/27 Council agenda there is Staff report asking for Council endorsement to proposed feedback to Province on its draft amendments of changes to the 4 Plans i.e. Growth Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Greenbelt Plan. The provincial review also...
Sep 25, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
Given how critical our projects to update Official Plan and zoning bylaws for the 3 villages Staff has been asked to provide updates every 3 months. Here is 2nd such update which is on 9/27 Council agenda. I am disappointed to see that previous target dates are not...
Sep 24, 2016 | The Issues, Transportation
On 9/26 Council agenda there is the final report on the Roads and Needs Structure Study. This study is critical input to our budget. Its quite clear that roads will continue to consume a significant portion of our capital dollars as the Study shows that there are...
Sep 24, 2016 | The Issues
Here is full schedule for the various meetings, presentations, public consultations etc. for the 2017 Budget. Here are the meetings of particular importance to most people Monday October 17 5 PM working session Committee of Whole Staff will present draft budget...
Sep 9, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On 9/17 Council agenda there is a Staff report recommending what feedback the Township should give to the Province in response to the amendments proposed for the 3 conservation plans and the growth plan. You can see here my initial assessment of the Province’s...