Sheldon East
Councillor · seen 2022-11-16 to 2026-09-02 · served 2022–2026
89substantive motions movedof 88 meetings the minutes record them at
71procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
90substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 88 they were on the record for
14–8recorded 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 (22)
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
Against · 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
For · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 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…
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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 (5)
Regular CouncilDecember 4, 2024
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)May 9, 2024
Regular CouncilMay 1, 2024
Regular CouncilApril 10, 2024
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)October 27, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 89)
That By-law 2026-57 being a By-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Property Standards Officer for the purpose of enforcing Municipal By-laws within the Town of Midland, be passed and enacted.
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session), July 22, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-016 regarding the Development Charge Reduction Program dated June 16, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council direct Staff to prepare and submit an application to the Development Charge Reduction Program; and 2. That Council authorize a reduction of the Residential Development Charge rates by 60% conditional upon one or more submitted projects are funded to a degree equal
Special Meeting of Council, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-072, Pilot to Promote the Advertising Opportunities at Outdoor Recreation Amenities, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council approve a pilot to install two 96" by 48" signs on the trail sides of the Little Lake Park Off-leash Dog Park fence to promote advertising opportunities at outdoor recreation amenities.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of June 3, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-060, Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival - Sidewalk Usage by Businesses, dated May 20, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council authorize businesses registered under the Town's Patio Program, as of the date of this report, to place tables and chairs on the Municipal sidewalk on a one-time basis during the Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival on June 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.
Regular Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-052, Pete Pettersen Boat Launch User Fees and Parking By-law Update be received; and That Council approve the proposed fees as listed in Option 1 of Staff Report CSR-2026-052; and That Council direct Staff to update the signage at the boat launch to accurately reflect how to obtain a permit; and That Council direct Staff to update signage at the Harbour Parking Lot to in
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-050, Town of Midland 2026 Harbour Opening Update, dated April 28, 2026, be received; and That Council approve one in and one out boat launch pass for Seasonal Dockage customers for 2026.
Regular Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-38, Tourism Strategy, dated April 8, 2026, be received; and That the attached Tourism Strategy, prepared by Bannikin, be approved; and That Council direct Staff to implement the Tourism Strategy; and That Council approve allocating $49,500 from the MAT reserve toward the initial implementation of the Tourism Strategy.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That 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; and That the 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
Regular Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-018, Waterfront Master Plan - Recommendation Report, dated February 25, 2026, be received; and That the final draft of the Waterfront Master Plan, prepared by The Planning Partnership, and dated February 12, 2026, be approved; That a Waterfront Master Plan implementation working group, consisting of Town Staff and led by the Executive Director, Community and Growth or th
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-021, Deeming Lands Surplus in Tiffin Park for Georgian Bay Friendship Centre, February 25, 2026, be received; and That Council deem the parcels as outlined in Attachment 1 of Staff Report CSR-2026-021 as surplus; and That Council transfer said lands to the adjacent land owners at 175 Yonge Street being the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre pursuant to the Municipal L
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-027, Council Compensation for 2026-2030 dated February 25, 2026, be received; and That Council remuneration be established at the 60th percentile for the 2026–2030 Term of Council, as recommended by the Consultant. That the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors be eligible to receive annual cost ‑ of ‑ living adjustments consistent with those approved by Council for the T
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-008, Building Permit Fee Increase, dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That Council adopt the new Building Permit Fees as outlined in Attachment #1 to Staff Report CSR-2026-008.
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-001, Proposed Temporary Use to Zoning By-Law, dated February 4, 2026, be received; and; That Council direct the Planning Services Division to initiate a Temporary Use By-law process as per Section 39 of the Planning Act , to permit, on-site operational and accommodation uses related to special events on the lands municipally known as 475 Bayshore Drive, 527 Len Self Boul
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That 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 and install bike lanes; and That Council direct Staff to install bike lanes on Hugel Avenue from George Street to William Street; and That Council direct Staff to revise Schedule “C”
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-2 Amend By-law 2005-51, as amended, to regulate the issuance of permits for the construction, demolition, alteration of buildings, plumbing and sewage systems and to repeal By-law 2025-25. By-law 2026-3 Authorize the entering into of an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Midland and Southern Georgian Bay Farmers’ Markets to provide for an Outdo
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That pursuant to Section 6.2 e) of Procedure By-law 2022-2, Council agrees to remain in session past 10:00 p.m. in order to deal with the remaining items included on the Agenda.
Regular Council, November 5, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-109, Notice of Intent to Designate Eight Historic Properties – Recommendation Report, dated November 5, 2025, be received; and That Staff be directed to issue a Notice of Intent to Designate for each property identified in Attachment #1 of Staff Report CSR-2025-109 pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18.
Regular Council, November 5, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-097, Fire Service Feasibility Study, dated October 15, 2025, be received; and That Council approve Fire Service Feasibility Study, Option 4, return to a separate, individual fire service as indicated below.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-103, WWTC Headworks Upgrade Project, dated October 15, 2025, be received; and That Council increase the 2025 Capital Budget allocation for WWTC Headworks Upgrade Project by $3,078,063. That Council approve the reallocation of funds from the 2025 Capital Budget for the New East Pressure Zone to 2025 Capital Budget for WWTC Headworks Upgrade Project, both projects being un
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-100 Financial Report as at August 31, 2025, dated October 15, 2025, be received; and That the recommended changes to the Capital Program be approved. That the capital project funding reallocations identified in attachment #2 be approved.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2025-53 Regulate the removal and piling of snow within the Municipality and to Repeal By-law 2009-69. By-law 2025-54 Amend By-law 2025-42 and prohibit littering or dumping of refuse and other items on private property. By-law 2025-55 Repeal By-law 91-37 to authorize the entering into of a Site Plan Agreement with 809996 Ontario Limited (Journey’s End Motel) and W
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of September 24, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2025-46 Appoint Deputy Clerk and to Repeal By-law 2022-23 By-law 2025-47 Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of enforcing Municipal By-laws within the Town of Midland. be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, September 3, 2025 · Carried
That 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; and That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-02-05 be denied. RES-2025-210 Moved by Sheldon East Seconded by Howie Major **An Amending Motion was then presented: That Staff Report CSR-2025-79, Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. ZBA
Special Meeting of Council, July 9, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-080, 2025 Asset Management Plan, dated July 9, 2025, be received; and 1.That Council accepts this report for information; and 2.That Council adopts the Asset Management Plan in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure.
Special Meeting of Council, July 9, 2025 · Carried
That pursuant to Section 6.2 e) of Procedure By-law 2022-2, Council agrees to remain in session past 10:00 p.m. in order to deal with the reaming items included on the Agenda.
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Carried
That 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; and That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the County Clerk.
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Defeated
That Staff Report CSR-2025-50, Municipal Alcohol Policy dated April 30, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council approve By-law 2025-27, including the proposed Municipal Alcohol Policy and that the Policy be effective for all bookings made on or after April 30, 2025.
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-41, Minister’s Zoning Order Request – 565 Balm Beach Road, dated March 19, 2025, be received; and 1. That a Public Meeting be completed prior to Council responding to the Delbrook Minister’s Zoning Order request.
Regular Council, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-38, Dissolution of the Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay, dated March 19, 2025, be received; and 1.That Council approve the dissolution of the Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay effective April 30, 2025 as presented in this report; and 2.That the Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the Town of Penetanguishene and Townships of Tay and Tiny;
Regular Council, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council accept the verbal presentation and written correspondence dated February 19, 2025, from Ms. Sonia Ladouceur, Executive Director of Shelter Now, for information; and 1.That Council direct Staff to prepare a Report assessing the feasibility of utilizing surplus land within the Town of Midland for the development of Affordable Housing.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-26, 2025 Composite Fees and Charges By-law, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Composite Fees and Charges Schedule attached to Staff Report CSR-2025-26 be amended as follows: Transit fee for Seniors be implemented at $1.75 Transit fees increase effective May 1, 2025 Town Dock Fees to remain at the 2024 rates Fire and Emergency Services – No sho
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-25, 2025 By-law Review and Prioritization, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1. That Staff be directed to bring By-laws forward in accordance with the list as outlined as Attachment #1 to Staff Report CSR-2025-25.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, January 15, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-7, Building Permit Fee Increase, dated January 15, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council adopts the Building Permit Fees By-Law 2025-2.
Regular Council, January 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council consider collaborating with the Legion in painting a memorial crosswalk to the Cenotaph; and That Staff provide a report detailing the feasibility and costs for this crosswalk.
Regular Council, January 15, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-105, Heritage Street Signage - Dollartown, dated November 6, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council authorize the purchase of 77 ‘Historic Dollartown’ street signs in accordance with design Option D of Attachment #2; and 2. That Council authorizes the transfer of $2,827 from the Heritage Committee reserves for the purchase of the ‘Historic Dollartown’ street signs; and 3
Regular Council, November 6, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Legal & Risk Advisor and the Executive Director, Infrastructure Management / Town Engineer at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held October 16, 2024, with respect to the Stormwater Property Damage - Tiffin Park and Javelin Co-Op - 614 William Street.
Regular Council, October 16, 2024 · Carried
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