The Midland Record

Jim Downer

Councillor · seen 2020-02-05 to 2024-06-14 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

67substantive motions movedof 93 meetings the minutes record them at
51procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
60substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
23meetings recorded absentof 93 they were on the record for
13–10recorded 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 (23)

Regular Council June 12, 2024
That 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…
For · 9–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council May 1, 2024
That 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;
For · 7–1 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council January 10, 2024
That 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.
For · 8–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council October 18, 2023
That 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…
Against · 8–1 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
That, 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.
Against · 5–4 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
That 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.
Against · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council December 7, 2022
That 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.
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Special Meeting of Council Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation Shareholder - Closed Session July 4, 2022
That Council defer the decision to select a Developer for the Midland Bay Landing property, to the first Regular Meeting of Council scheduled in January of 2023.
Against · 2–1 · Defeated
Special Meeting of Council Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation Shareholder - Closed Session July 4, 2022
That Council accept the presentation provided by NBLC and the verbal update from the Chair of MBLDC; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Letter of Intent with the named developer for a 120-day…
For · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council with Closed Session June 15, 2022
That a one-time increase in the 2022 Budget in the amount of $33,900, which represents the Town of Midland’s proportionate share (50%) of the cost of the project in accordance with the Triparty Agreement, in order…
For · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council with Closed Session June 15, 2022
That the Town of Midland provide free parking on all downtown lots and streets until such time as Staff come back with a Report adopted by Council, at a future meeting.
Against · 2–1 · Carried
Regular Council January 19, 2022
That Council receive as information Confidential Staff Report CSR-2022-6 dated January 19, 2022 and the verbal presentation and update provided by the Executive Director of Planning, Building and By-law and the Manager…
For · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council December 8, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-86, dated December 8, 2021, Alternative Voting Methods - 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections be received; and 1.
For · 3–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council August 18, 2021
That Council approve a 4-way stop at the intersection of Bay Street and First Street and that By-law 2020-65 be amended accordingly.
Against · 2–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-44, Sign By-law Amendment 8772 County Road 93, dated June 16, 2021 be received; and 1. That Council decline the application to amend Section 6.1 of the Sign By-law or the replacement of a sign…
Against · 0–3 · Defeated
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-47, Surplus Land, dated June 2, 2021, be received; and 1.That the proposed Municipal Land Disposition By-law be approved and that Land Sale By-law 2008-78 be repealed.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Council authorize Staff to configure the Pay by Plate machines to allow for a complimentary 15 minute parking option, available once per day per plate, effective immediately upon the launch of the parking payment…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Council authorize Staff to configure the Pay by Plate machines to allow for a complimentary 15 minute parking option for all on street parking and 1 hour free parking for back lots available once per day per plate;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council May 19, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-34, Management Non-Union COLA 2021 , dated May 19, 2021, be received; and That Administration be instructed to process a 1.75% COLA adjustment for the Management \ Non-Union employees actively…
Against · 1–2 · Defeated
Regular Council with Closed Session October 21, 2020
That Staff Report CRS-2020-33, 2020 Management \ Non-Union COLA, dated October 21, 2020, be received; and 1. That Administration be instructed to process a 1.25% COLA adjustment for the Management \ Non-Union employees…
For · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council October 7, 2020
That Recommendation Report Complaint against Councillor Oschefski Town of Midland dated September 24, 2020, be received; and 1.That having been found to have breached the Code of Conduct for the Town of Midland…
Against · 0–3 · Defeated
Regular Council September 2, 2020
That Staff Report CSR-2020-14, Request to Rename a Street at the Harbour, dated September 2, 2020, be received; and That the road between the Town Dock Office and the Boathouse Restaurant be named Rick Leaney Way…
For · 3–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council August 12, 2020
That Report CSR 2020-7, Playground Decommissioning - Various Locations, dated August 12, 2020 be received; and 1. That Council support the decommissioning of unsafe playground equipment;
For · 3–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (23)

Regular CouncilMay 22, 2024
Regular CouncilNovember 8, 2023
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)October 27, 2023
Regular CouncilSeptember 6, 2023
Special Meeting of CouncilJune 14, 2023
Regular CouncilJune 14, 2023
Regular CouncilMay 24, 2023
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)May 16, 2023
Regular CouncilMay 3, 2023
Regular CouncilApril 12, 2023
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)April 3, 2023
Special Meeting of CouncilMarch 30, 2023
Regular CouncilNovember 9, 2022
Regular CouncilApril 13, 2022
Regular Council (with Closed Session)November 3, 2021
Regular CouncilSeptember 15, 2021
Regular CouncilApril 21, 2021
Regular CouncilFebruary 3, 2021
Regular Council with Closed SessionNovember 4, 2020
Regular CouncilJune 17, 2020
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)March 18, 2020
Regular CouncilMarch 18, 2020
Regular CouncilMarch 4, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 67)

That further to the verbal report of the Deputy Clerk and Confidential Criteria-Based Matrix provided at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held May 1, 2024 regarding appointments to Various Committees, Council herein confirms the following appointments for a term consistent with the Term of Council: Ad-Hoc Parking Committee  Scott Campbell - Public Representative  Karianne Copeland - BIA Rep
Regular Council, May 1, 2024 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, April 10, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-25 being a By-law to appoint a Qualified Candidate to the Office of Councillor for the Corporation of the Town of Midland, be passed and enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, March 27, 2024 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, February 28, 2024 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of February 28, 2024, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, February 28, 2024 · Carried
That Staff provide a report to Council to investigate the costs and feasibility of running the Butter Tart Festival for 2 days.
Regular Council, February 28, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-17, Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. ZBA-05-23 for 1144 Hugel Avenue, dated February 14, 2024, be received; and 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-05-23 to rezone the lands at 1144 Hugel Avenue from Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial Exception (HC-13) zone be approved; and 2. That the implementing Zoning By-law, By-law 2024-11, as shown in
Regular Council, February 14, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-15 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held February 14, 2024, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, February 14, 2024 · Carried
That Staff provide a Report with respect to the setbacks currently in place for Temporary Parking/Portable Shelters and that they consider requiring that the structures be located further from the road.
Regular Council, January 17, 2024 · Carried
That the Community Safety Zone located at Howard Street and Penetanguishene Road, include a three way stop in order to stop traffic completely.
Regular Council, January 17, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS Jack Contin was elected as Deputy Mayor for the Town of Midland for the 2022-2026 term and was a dedicated and valuable member of Council, various Committees and the Community at-large; AND WHEREAS Deputy Mayor Jack Contin passed away on November 9, 2023; and AND WHEREAS Section 262 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, states that Council shall declare the seat vacant; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT R
Special Meeting of Council, January 10, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the verbal report and update provided by Staff at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held December 6, 2023, with respect to OPSEU Negotiations.
Regular Council, December 6, 2023 · Carried
That By-law 2023-57 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on October 18, 2023, and to authorize its execution.
Regular Council, October 18, 2023 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the verbal report and update provided by the Manager of Planning Services at the Closed Meeting of Council on March 22, 2023, with respect to Ontario Land Tribunal – Minutes of Settlement – 233 Midland Point Road and 16821 Highway 12 (Hanson Development).
Regular Council, March 22, 2023 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2023-15 Open Air Burning By-law dated March 22, 2023, be received; and 1.That Council approve By-law 2023-14, Open Air Burning, as attached to this Report, as amended.
Regular Council, March 22, 2023 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole
Regular Council, March 22, 2023 · Carried
That further to the confidential correspondence dated February 25, 2023 and verbal report from Ms. Trish Hayes, CEO/Chief Librarian Midland Public Library and related discussions during the Closed Meeting session held on March 1, 2023, Council herein confirms the appointment of the following individuals to the Midland Public Library Board for a term to coincide with the term of Council:  Susan Tu
Regular Council, March 1, 2023 · Carried
That further to the verbal report of the Deputy Clerk and Confidential Criteria-Based Matrix provided at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held March 1, 2023, regarding appointments to Various Committees, Council herein confirms the following appointments for a term consistent with the Term of Council: Huronia Airport Commission  David Rivett  Jason Regimbal Committee of Adjustment and Prope
Regular Council, March 1, 2023 · Carried
That the land at 349 Lakewood Drive, zoned Open Space, be deemed surplus to the Town's needs.
Regular Council, March 1, 2023 · Defeated
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the verbal report provided by the Director of Human Resources at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held February 8, 2023, with respect to IBEW Negotiations.
Regular Council, February 8, 2023 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of February 8, 2023 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, February 8, 2023 · Carried
That Council Resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, January 18, 2023 · Carried
That the speed limit be reduced to 40km/h on residential roads and that arterial roads remain at 50km/h. A Recorded Vote was requested YES NO Jim Downer x Sheldon East x Bill Gordon x Jack Contin x Beth Prost x Bill Meridis x Catherine MacDonald x Jamie-Lee Ball x Roberta Bald x Karen Mealing
Regular Council, January 18, 2023 · Defeated
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the verbal report provided by the Manager of Human Resources at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held December 7, 2022, with respect to 2022-2024 MPFFA Collective Bargaining.
Regular Council, December 7, 2022 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of December 7, 2022 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, December 7, 2022 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2022-54 Flexible Work Arrangement Policy, dated August 10, 2022, be received; and 1. That Council approve the Flexible Work Arrangement Policy, attached as Appendix A to this Report; and 2. That the Flexible Work Arrangement Policy be approved on a 12-month Pilot basis from the date of Policy roll out; and 3.That Staff report back to Council upon completion of the Pilot progr
Special Meeting of Council, August 10, 2022 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council with Closed Session, June 15, 2022 · Carried
That a one-time increase in the 2022 Budget in the amount of $33,900, which represents the Town of Midland’s proportionate share (50%) of the cost of the project in accordance with the Triparty Agreement, in order for the Huronia Airport Commission to conduct a comprehensive survey that will clearly identify the existing airport infrastructure, better manage the lease portfolio, prepare for future
Regular Council with Closed Session, June 15, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive as information Confidential Staff Report CSR-2022-39 dated May 25, 2022 and the verbal presentation and update provided by the Executive Director of Planning, Building and By-law, Manager of Planning and Town Solicitor at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held May 25, 2022, with respect to the OLT Appeal - Midland Bay Estates - File No. MD-T-0001; and That Council herein e
Regular Council with Closed Session, May 25, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive as information the verbal report provided by the Chief Administrative Officer at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held May 25, 2022 regarding the Arbitration Update respecting the Midland Police Services.
Regular Council with Closed Session, May 25, 2022 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 13, 2022, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council with Closed Session, May 25, 2022 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, May 4, 2022 · Carried
That By-law 2022-32 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held May 4, 2022, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, May 4, 2022 · Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council Agenda for March 23, 2022, be approved as amended (Removal of Item 12.1 CSR-2022-17 Entrance Appeal – 1027 Glen Bogie Drive).
Regular Council, March 23, 2022 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, March 23, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive as information Confidential Staff Report CSR-2022-12 dated March 2, 2022 and the verbal presentation provided by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk; and That Council herein endorses the proposed recommendations contained in Confidential Staff Report CSR-2022-12 and authorizes Staff to proceed as directed.
Regular Council, March 2, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive as information Confidential Staff Report CSR-2022-6 dated January 19, 2022 and the verbal presentation and update provided by the Executive Director of Planning, Building and By-law and the Manager of Planning at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held January 19, 2022, with respect to the Appeal of Minor Variance A.11/2021 - 1031 Glen Eagles Crescent; and That Council here
Regular Council, January 19, 2022 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, December 8, 2021 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2021-53 Amend Zoning By-law 2004-90, as amended, respecting 9457 County Road 93. By-law 2021-55 Agreement with the Town of Penetanguishene for the provision of Ontario Building Code Enforcement Services. By-law 2021-56 Interim Tax Levy for 2022 and to provide for penalty and interest. By-law 2021-57 Authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet currente
Regular Council, December 8, 2021 · Carried
That By-law 2021-51 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held November 17, 2021, and to authorize its execution.
Regular Council, November 17, 2021 · Carried

In the record

70meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,157votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Regular Council March 20, 2024
with respect any discussion pertaining to Item 17.5 CSR-2024-29 Composite Fees and Charges By-law, as he has an Accessible Parking Permit
Regular Council January 17, 2024
with respect to Item 17.1 CSR-2024-5 Parking By-law Amendment and Item 23.1 By-law 2024-8 Amend By-law 2021-24, being By-law to regulate parking within the Town of Midland, as he has an Accessible…
Regular Council October 18, 2023
with respect to Item 12.2 CSR-2023-69 Parking Update and Considerations as he has an Accessible Parking Permit
Regular Council September 27, 2023
with respect to the following items: Item 10.4.1 Parking Update and Considerations as he has an Accessible Parking Permit as well as 1 0.4.5 CSR 2023-74 Municipal Alcohol Policy as he is a lifetime…

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