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
King City Library and Seniors Centre is Approved!
Council has approved the construction and the budget for the King City Library and Seniors Centre. This community hub meets the needs of our Seniors and our library users. For the Seniors there is benefit due to a change in programme opportunities and more space. For the library users there is not only more space but a configuration appropriate for contemporary needs and the digital world. Very...
Bylaw For Cannabis Operations
At June 25 meeting Council approved zoning bylaw amendments to introduce zoning regulations regarding the growing of cannabis. The regulations define where such may be feasible and infrastructure requirements for having such an operation. Its not my practice to report on Council decisions after they are made. Due to technical issues I was not able to review this report before the July 9 Council...
GO Train Whistles: resolution
At 5/28 Council agenda we reviewed a proposed resolution to send to Metrolinx regarding our concerns about train whistles. Councillor Mortelliti and myself asked for an additional statement to be added to specifically ask for whistles to be used in a consistent and sensitive manner when entering and leaving King Township. Council supported the amended resolution. Here is the staff report...
Collard Drive: new pumping station
At 5/28 Council there was a report covering the installation of a substantial upgrade to the Collard Drive Sanitary Pumping Station. This has long been wanted as the current execution is unsightly and is unreliable requiring frequent maintenance efforts. Implementation will require a road closure; advance notice of the latter will be provided to affected residents. The infrastructure will...
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…