Bill Meridis
Councillor · seen 2022-11-16 to 2026-09-02 · served 2022–2026
88substantive motions movedof 87 meetings the minutes record them at
55procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
52substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 87 they were on the record for
20–4recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Midland’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (24)
Regular Council June 3, 2026
For · 8–1 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2026-072, Pilot to Promote the Advertising Opportunities at Outdoor Recreation Amenities, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1.
Regular Council May 20, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2026-059,Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report File Nos.: OPA-03-24 & ZBA-03-24Address: 983 Yonge Street,dated May 20, 2026, be received;
Regular Council March 18, 2026
For · 6–2 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2026-034, Comprehensive Review of the Town’s Procedure By-law, dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That Council retain the Open Forum section within the Procedure By law;
Regular Council March 18, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2026-31, Midland On Demand Microtransit dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That Council approve the implementation of the Hybrid Mixed Microtransit Solution as described in this Report as…
Regular Council February 25, 2026
For · 3–6 · DefeatedThat Council suspend the rules of procedure to allow for a Motion to Reconsider Committee of the Whole Motion 2025-10 passed at the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 26, 2025 with respect to Staff Report…
Regular Council February 4, 2026
For · 8–1 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2026-005, Celebrate Water! 2026, dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That $10,000 be given to the Canadian Museum of Water for a Temporary Public Art Installation;
Regular Council February 4, 2026
Against · 6–3 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2026-011, Hugel Avenue Parking Lane Changes dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That Council direct Staff to remove the parking lane on Hugel Avenue between Eighth Street and Woodland Drive…
Regular Council October 15, 2025
For · 4–4 · DefeatedThat, at the request of a private resident, Council agree to pay the full Development Charges, which includes the Town, County and Education Development Charges relating to the construction of a fourth rental unit…
Regular Council October 15, 2025
Against · 2–6 · DefeatedThat Staff be directed to move towards phasing out the Automated Speed Enforcement Program with an end date of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise directed by the Province of Ontario;
Regular Council October 15, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedThat the Town of Midland repeal any and all of its Taxi licensing By-laws and discontinue licensing-related activities effective immediately.
Special Meeting of Council July 9, 2025
Against · 5–4 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2025-079, Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report, File No. ZBA-02-25for 1191 Harbourview Drive, dated July 9th, 2025, be received;
Regular Council May 21, 2025
For · 3–6 · DefeatedThat the Council of the Town of Midland consents to County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25, being a By-law to Change the Composition of Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe;
Regular Council February 26, 2025
For · 2–7 · DefeatedThat Staff Report CSR-2025-6, Council Composition for the 2026 Municipal Election, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1.That the Town of Midland Council composition be restructured for the 2026 Municipal Election…
Regular Council December 4, 2024
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2024-111, Status and Future of Culture Alliance, dated December 4, 2024, be received; and 2.That the Town of Midland withdraw participation from the Culture Alliance and re-invest the annual…
Regular Council November 6, 2024
For · 7–1 · CarriedThat Council support the Mayor’s request to add his signature to correspondence from elected Mayors across the Province, to the Premier of Ontario requesting the Provincial Government for the following: That they become…
Regular Council June 12, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carried UnanimouslyThat Staff Report CSR-2024-61, Yonge Street Bike Facilities dated June 12, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council endorse the recommended bike facility design on Yonge Street as outlined in this Report for the purposes…
Regular Council May 1, 2024
Against · 7–1 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2024-41 2022 Year End Report, dated May 1, 2024, be received; and 1.That the 2022 Operating surplus for tax funded services of $236.042 be transferred to the Contingency Reserve;
Special Meeting of Council January 10, 2024
For · 8–0 · Carried UnanimouslyThat Staff Report CSR-2024-3, Council Vacancy Policy, dated January 10, 2024, be received; and 1.That the Council Vacancy Policy attached to this Report be adopted.
Regular Council November 8, 2023
For · 4–4 · DefeatedThat Council reconsider Item 17.2 Surplus Land - Committee of the Whole (COW) Resolution 2023-7: That the land at 349 Lakewood Drive, zoned Open Space, be deemed surplus to the Town's needs - as discussed at its Regular…
Regular Council October 18, 2023
For · 8–1 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2023-41, Midland Bay Landing Development Update, dated October 18, 2023, be received; and 1.That Council authorises Staff to issue a new Request for Proposals for the entire Midland Bay Landing…
Regular Council June 14, 2023
For · 8–0 · Carried UnanimouslyThat Staff Report CSR-2023-56, Sale of 526 Bay Street, dated June 14th, 2023, be received; and 1. That Council approve the sale of 526 Bay Street; and 2.
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
For · 5–4 · CarriedThat, as per discussions held during the Closed Session of the Special Meeting of Council with respect to the personnel matter, Mayor Gordon proceed as authorized and delegated by Council.
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
For · 7–2 · CarriedThat Administration proceed with an Organizational review to be conducted by an outside consultant; and That funds be allocated from the 2023 Budget for this work.
Regular Council December 7, 2022
For · 2–7 · DefeatedThat Council implement a hiring freeze for any new positions and any current positions that may become vacant until after the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)
Regular CouncilFebruary 28, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 88)
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-054, Encroachment By-law, dated June 24, 2026, be received ; and That the draft Encroachment By-Law as shown in Attachment #1 to this Report, be passed and enacted. That the draft Amending By-law to the Town's Fees & Charges By-law 2025-72 as shown in Attachment #2 to this Report, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize the retention of security services to provide a visible presence within the Community for the purpose of deterring mischief and unlawful activity, and to report such activity to the appropriate authorities; and That the 2026 Operating Budget be increased with funding from the tax rate stabilization reserve; and That the security services be deployed in areas within the Town
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-45 Regulate and address Encroachments on Municipally owned property in the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-46 Provide for the Delegation of Administrative/Signing Authority by Council and to repeal By-law 2025-50. By-law 2026-47 Amend By-law 2025-72, as amended, being a By-law to establish and approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-48
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-067, Emergency Purchase - Floor Scrubber, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council approve the Emergency Funding as set out in this Report for the purchase of the Floor Scrubber.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of May 20, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Schedule E to the Parking By-law be amended to remove the restriction to parking at the Midland Harbour of 168 consecutive hours (7 days) with a valid Harbour Parking Permit; and That seasonal slip owners be permitted to park for free at the Midland Harbour and all Municipal Lots with the exception of Lot #9; and That the appropriate identification be displayed in the vehicles that are qualif
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 28, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct Staff to remove the seven ‑ day patio removal clause from the Outdoor Patio By-law and replace it with a five-day removal clause; and That the Outdoor Patio By-law be amended accordingly.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council implement a 2:00 p.m. start time for Regular Meetings of Council, effective with the meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026.
Regular Council, March 18, 2026 · Withdrawn
That Council retain the Open Forum section within the Procedure By-law; and That that new Procedure By-law be updated to include wording that reflects and formalizes the continued inclusion of the Open Forum section; and That the Open Forum section be temporarily paused in an Election year, effective May 1 until the first Regular Meeting of Council in the new term.
Regular Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of March 18, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole
Regular Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of February 25, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-005, Celebrate Water! 2026, dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That $10,000 be given to the Canadian Museum of Water for a Temporary Public Art Installation; and That the amount be funded from the Council Initiative Reserve conditional that the installation adheres to the Town's Public Art Policy; and That Council amend Resolution 2025-321 to have the artwork locat
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of February 4, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, November 5, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of October 15, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That, at the request of a private resident, Council agree to pay the full Development Charges, which includes the Town, County and Education Development Charges relating to the construction of a fourth rental unit at 518/520 Elizabeth Street, in the amount of $17,307.49; and That this amount be paid from the Council Initiatives Reserves.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Defeated
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-087, 2026 Holiday Observance/Closure Schedule, dated September 3, 2025, be received; and That the Town of Midland Municipal Offices be closed at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027, and re-open for regular business hours on Monday, January 4, 2027; and That the Municipal offices shall be closed in observance of statutory holidays and d
Regular Council, September 3, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of September 3, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, September 3, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-075, Parking By-law Amendment - EV Charging Stations be received; and 1. That the implementing By-law being By-law 2025-43, as shown in attachment 1, be passed and enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, July 9, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-81, Purple Bench Program, dated July 9, 2025, be received; and That Council support the Purple Bench Program and direct Staff to install the purple benches and chairs on the Harbour piers as identified in this Report in support of Huronia Transition Homes objectives.
Special Meeting of Council, July 9, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of June 11, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report Municipal Law Enforcement March 2025 Report, May 9, 2025, be received.
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held April 30, 2025, with respect to the Organizational Update.
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, April 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2024-23 Require and regulate the filling up, draining, cleaning and clearing of any grounds, yards, or vacant lots within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2011-27. By-law 2024-24 Prescribe standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property and to repeal By-law 2002-81. By-law 2024-25 Amend By-law 2005-51 being a By-law being to regulate the issuance
Regular Council, April 9, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held March 19, 2025, with respect to the Organizational Update.
Regular Council, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-6, Council Composition for the 2026 Municipal Election, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1.That the Town of Midland Council composition be restructured for the 2026 Municipal Election to seven (7) Members as follows: •Mayor – elected at-large •Deputy Mayor – elected at-large •5 Councillor positions – elected at-large 2.That the Clerk be directed to bring forward
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Defeated
That Staff Report CSR-2025-21, Revised Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Agreement dated February 19, 2025, be received; and 1.That Council give consideration to By-law 2025-10, being a By-law to authorize the entering into a Municipal Funding Agreement under the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund and to repeal By-law 2025-4.
Special Meeting of Council, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2024-6 Authorize the entering into of an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Midland and Southern Georgian Bay Farmers’ Market to provide for an Outdoor Farmers’ Market for 2025. By-law 2024-7 Regulate parking within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2024-34. By-law 2024-8 Designate highways and private properties as emergency fire routes on w
Regular Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
That Item 17.1 Staff Report CSR-2025-6, Council Composition for the 2026 Municipal Election dated January 15, 2025 be
Regular Council, January 15, 2025 · Deferred
In the record
86meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,258votes in 2022Local Councillor
Regular Council October 18, 2023
with respect to Item 12.2 CSR-2023-69 Parking Update and Considerations as he is a downtown business owner
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