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
Reforming the OMB
12/12 Council agenda includes a Staff report recommending Township input to the Province on the review of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Significant changes to the scope of OMB influence and how that influence is enacted is very much needed. The Staff report is a relatively easy way to understand specific options for modifying how the OMB functions. For more information here is link to...
Early progress on new recreational facility
On Council agenda for 12/12 there are two reports dealing with the announced Township recreation centre on the grounds of Seneca at north west corner of Dufferin & 15th Sideroad. One report is a recommendation to Council to amend the Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) between King and Seneca covering the negotiation between the two parties over the ground lease for the 25 acre parcel of land. ...
Small Cell Technology with Bell
On 12/12 Council agenda there is a staff report about Bell installing small cell technology on municipal land and facilities. The latter will improve cellular broadband connectivity at no incremental cost. In fact, Township will collect some modest revenues. I am interested to learn more from the presentation which is scheduled to be made. I am interested to know if they are approaching...
Current Twshp Office location: declared surplus
On 12/12 Council agenda there is a report reviewing process for selling the property where Township Office is currently located. As has been reported previously the sale of the property is a major source of revenue for funding the new Town Hall at the former Holy Name school site. As indicated in the report the first step for the process is to declare the site as "surplus" which is being...
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…