Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
Road Improvements
On June 24 Council agenda there are two reports covering plans for various form of road improvements. On one the contract for surface treatments is recommended. On another report recommendations for asphalt resurfacing and applying asphalt to identified gravel roads are identified. You can see here the roads being treated in one way or other here. The decision to apply asphalt to traditional...
Nobleton Car Wash Operating Hours
On Council June 24 agenda there is a report addressing the operating hours of the new carwash on King Road at east side of Nobleton. The history of this development is complicated; it seems to me that the complexity was exacerbated by the proponent acting without approvals and various remediations being required. I certainly concur that exemptions to the noise bylaw shnould not be granted as...
Presentation on Municipal Comprehensive Review
Chief Planner of York Region will be making a presentation at June 24 Council about the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process. As there are 2 requests for conversion of employment lands in King to residential learning more about this process is very important.
Heritage Grant and Permits
On Council 6/24 agenda there is a report on an application for a permit for alterations and repairs on a designated heritage property and an application for a grant to contribute to the project. I am very pleased that the property owner is taking good care of this property and that the Township has a program for contributing to its upkeep. Many municipalities contribute more than King is doing...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…