The Midland Record

Regular Council

June 17, 2020

Who was there

Present (2): Bill Gordon, Beth Prost

Absent (1): Jim Downer

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (13 motions)

11 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council move into closed session; And further that this portion of the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as indicated; Subsection 2e) Litigation or Potential Litigation  LPAT Hearing A Recorded Vote was requested AYE NAY Cher Cunningham x Bill Gordon x Stewart Strathearn x Mike Ross x Beth Prost x Carole McGinn x Cody Oschefski x Jon Main x
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried Unanimously
That this Closed Meeting of Council be adjourned at 7:00 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to Open Session. A Recorded Vote was requested AYE NAY Stewart Strathearn x Mike Ross x Beth Prost x Carole McGinn x Cher Cunningham x Cody Oschefski x Jim Downer x Jon Main x Bill Gordon x
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried Unanimously
That Confidential Staff Report PL-2020-22, LPAT Case No. PL190455, Plan of Subdivision MD-T-0119 2428568 ONTARIO LTD. (Kaitlin), dated June 17, 2020, be received; and That the draft Minutes of Settlement (MOS) between Kaitlin and the Town of Midland respecting Subdivision Application No. MD-T-0119 be approved as set out in Staff Report PL-2020-22 June 17, 2020 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the MOS in substantially the same form attached as appendix A, subject to such minor amendments as may be authorized by the CAO; That the Executive Director, Corporate Services/Town Solicitor or Community and Development Services, be authorized to amend the Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions for File No. MD-T-0119 in accordance with the Minutes of Settlement and Staff Report PL-2020-22 and approve and provide the draft Notice and letter as set out in the MOS; and That Council deems the changes to the Draft Plan Conditions minor in nature pursuant to Section 51(47) of the Planning Act , and as such no further public notice is required; and That Council direct staff to commence an Area Specific Development Charges Background study to recover all applicable costs associated with the study, land acquisition, construction and interest carrying charges for the Drummond Drive project and that a project with a budget of $25,000 funded from Development Charge be added to the 2020 Capital Plan for that purpose.
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council with Closed Session Agenda for June 17, 2020, be approved. A Recorded Vote was requested AYE NAY Cher Cunningham x Jim Downer x Stewart Strathearn x Mike Ross x Beth Prost x Carole McGinn x Cody Oschefski x Jon Main x Bill Gordon x
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried Unanimously
That the items and related recommendations contained within the June 17, 2020, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted with the exception of:  Item 10.4.2 FIN-2020-13 2020 Property Tax Rates By-law  Item 10.4.3 INF-2020-06 King Street Rejuvenation Update  Item 10.4.4 CL-2020-13 Composition of Council for the 2022 Municipal  Item 10.4.5 ML-2020-03 Parking Solutions  Item 10.4.6 CL-2020-14 Outdoor Patios Program 2020 which will be considered under Section “15. Reports and other items
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Jim Downer
Withdrawn
That Staff Report CL-2020-13 Composition of Council for the 2022 Municipal Election dated June 17, 2020 be received; and That the Ward System be eliminated and the composition of Council in the Town of Midland be restructured for the 2022 Municipal Election to seven (7) members as follows: -Mayor – elected at large -Deputy Mayor – elected at large -5 Councillor positions – elected at large That the Clerk be directed to provide Notice and to hold a Public Information Session prior to the passing of the By-law. It was then, Moved by Bill Gordon Seconded by Cody Oschefski That consideration of Report CL-2020-13 Composition of Council for the 2022 Municipal Election be
Moved by Cody Oschefski, seconded by Jon Main
Deferred
That Report CL-2020-14 Outdoor Patio Program for 2020 be received as information; and That the application process and operating criteria for the Outdoor Patio Program, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report CL-2020-14, be approved for 2020 ending on October 15, 2020; and That the Town of Midland waive the Encroachment Agreement requirement for outdoor patios on municipal property, the applicable fee of $1,200 + HST, as well as fees related to building and fire inspections until October 15, 2020, for any restaurant owner that wishes to establish a temporary outdoor patio for 2020; and That any fees previously paid to establish an outdoor dining area for 2020 be refunded. A Recorded Vote was requested AYE NAY Stewart Strathearn x Beth Prost x Carole McGinn x Cher Cunningham x Cody Oschefski x Jim Downer x Jon Main x Bill Gordon x
Moved by Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Jim Downer
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of June 17, 2020, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That Council supports reconsideration of Resolution 2020-110, Item 5.4.7 North Simcoe Family Health Team Request for Funding to reflect that the Town’s support is contingent on equal financial support from the Town of Penetanguishene, the Township of Tiny and the Township of Tay. A Recorded Vote was requested AYE NAY Stewart Strathearn x Mike Ross x Beth Prost x Carole McGinn x Cher Cunningham x Cody Oschefski x Jim Downer x Jon Main x Bill Gordon x
Moved by Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried Unanimously
That By-law 2020-39 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council with Closed Session meeting held June 17, 2020, be passed and enacted. A Recorded Vote was requested AYE NAY Mike Ross x Bill Gordon x Stewart Strathearn x Beth Prost x Carole McGinn x Cher Cunningham x Cody Oschefski x Jim Downer x Jon Main x
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried Unanimously
That this Regular Meeting of Council with Closed Session adjourn at 9:59 p.m.
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Mike Ross
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole. A Recorded Vote was requested AYE NAY Carole McGinn x Jon Main x Stewart Strathearn x Mike Ross x Beth Prost x Cher Cunningham x Cody Oschefski x Jim Downer x Bill Gordon x
Moved by Carole McGinn, seconded by Jon Main
Carried Unanimously
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Carole McGinn
Carried

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