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
Waste Collection Problems & Solutions
As you have either experienced personally or have read about in our local papers, there are some problems with our garbage pick up program. To both provide background and an update on resolving the issues Council & Staff had a working meeting on 12/2. Bottom line: Staff are very committed to fixing the customer service problems. Recycling Collection ( blue box program) Information in our...
OMB Hearing Begins on the Wedding Venue Application
The OMB hearing on the application to create a wedding venue and children's camp on the Oak Ridges Moraine begins Monday 11/25. At this point the logistics for the hearing is that it will run for 5 days beginning 11/25 at 10AM in the Township Council chambers. If your schedule allows and if you share my disapproval of the proposal I strongly encourage you to attend the hearing. You are not...
Museum Strategy Approved
An excellent strategic plan for our Museum has been approved. The mission statement of being a "vibrant gathering place..which connects our rich heritage to our dynamic future" excites me. Furthermore, the vision speaks to the critical role of creativity learning and collaboration for the evolution of our Museum. To my mind two of the 6 stated goals are truly paramount: establishment of a...
Maybe volunteering at Museum is for you
Making a decision or making a commitment, to do something can be intimidating if it is a new experience. Here's a chance to see if the Museum represents a venue for you to use your creative juices. As identified in the Museum strategy (which I summarized in another post) engagement of volunteers is very important as we move forward. As 2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of World War1 our...
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…