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
Maintenance on Important Heritage Asset
On Sept. 25 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of several actions to support maintenance of the Eversley Church on Dufferin St. The actions include approval of a heritage permit, awarding heritage grants. As explained in the report one grant is in response to an application to the annual heritage grant program. A second grant has been suggested as there is money in...
Snow Removal Program For Seniors
Through to October 31 application can be made for the Seniors Snow Removal Program. Applicants can apply in-person, by mail, or online through an online form. The objective of the program is to provide a service to senior citizens (i.e. 65 years and older) and persons with disabilities. This service is completed Monday to Friday only (excluding statutory holidays), Within 24hrs after the...
Special Council Meeting: updating the OP
Tuesday, September 26 there is a special Council meeting for the introduction of a the review and update of "our King", our official plan. Issue and scope will be presented. At time of writing I have not had opportunity read the report in the agenda. It will be valuable to attend this council meeting to understand this effort of which the quality depends on citizen engagement.
Village Design Guidelines
At September 25 council there will be a presentation on the draft Village Design guidelines and there will be review of the Staff report. The scope of the guidelines is very wide as it includes built structures, street scaping and its elements, parks and trails which are located in the cores of the 3 villages and employment areas and established neighbourhoods of the 3 villages. The current...
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…