The Midland Record

Regular Council

October 7, 2020

Who was there

Present (3): Jim Downer, Bill Gordon, Beth Prost

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 (16 motions)

13 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the contents of the Regular Council for October 7, 2020, be approved, as amended.  By-law 2020-52 Amend Zoning By-law 2004-90 – 743 Midland Point Road – amended.  Midland Bay Landing Petition – List of supports
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried
That the items and related recommendations contained within the October 7, 2020, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted with the exception of:  Item 5.4.2 CSR-2020-19 Holiday Celebration Downtown and Little Lake Park Useable Space  Item 5.4.3 CSR-2020-20 12034 Brebeuf Road DC Redevelopment Credit  Item 5.4.5 CSR-2020-22 Midland Official Plan Appeals – Council Update which will be considered under Section “10. Reports and other items
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Bill Gordon
Withdrawn
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 that Councillor Cody Oschefscki be and is hereby formally reprimanded. 2.That this report be posted on the Town of Midland web site for public access.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Mike Ross
Defeated
In favour (1): Councillor Jon Main · Opposed (7): Deputy Mayor Mike Ross, Councillor Beth Prost, Mayor Stewart Strathearn, Councillor Carole McGinn, Councillor Cher Cunningham, Councillor Jim Downer, Councillor Bill Gordon
That, further to the letter dated September 9, 2020, from Cathy Greer, Executive Director, Community Reach, and related deputation, Council directs staff to investigate a model to share costs for transit across Simcoe County with Community Reach and other north Simcoe transit operators to determine a North Simcoe solution.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Jon Main
Carried
That pursuant to Section 9.2 c) of Procedural By-law 2018-62, Council agrees to remain in session past 11:00 p.m. in order to deal with the remaining items included on the Agenda.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2020-19, Holiday Celebration Downtown and Little Lake Park Useable Space, dated October 7th, 2020 be received; and 1. That Downtown Midland be transformed with the assistance of the BIA, local merchants and service clubs during the month of December 2020 for the holiday season; 2. That Staff work with the BIA and local service clubs to organize a tree lighting event and “reverse” Santa Claus parade in December; 3. That Midland Transit run a free service for the “reverse” Santa Claus parade; 4. That the roadway through Little Lake Park be maintained during the winter months as a safe open space for the Community; 5. That Sled Fest proceed in Little Lake Park; and 6. Recognize that these events are subject to cancellation if the Province of Ontario or Medical Officer of Health impose any restrictions due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Moved by Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2020-20, 1034 Brebeuf Road DC Redevelopment Credit, dated October 7, 2020, be received; and That the request pertaining to the property at 1034 Brebeuf Road for an extension of redevelopment credits for one year beyond the period provided for in the Development Charges By-law be denied.
Moved by Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2020-22, Midland Official Plan Appeals – Council Update, dated October 7, 2020, be received; and 1. That with appropriate Legal and Planning support, Staff be directed to prepare for, and attend all Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) Case Conferences and Hearings related to the appeals of the Town of Midland Official Plan.
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That Staff be directed to investigate wellhead protection requirements and regulations related to livestock situated within closed proximity to an existing well, with a report detailing the findings to be brought back to a future meeting.
Moved by Jim Downer
Withdrawn
That Staff research what is required financially and logistically to complete a Canada Goose Management Strategy so that we can work to reduce the fecal contamination at Midland Parks and Town Dock; and That Staff bring a report and recommendations to Council.
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2020-50 Agreement between Town of Midland and Creative Outdoors Advertising for the installation, marketing, sales, and administration of advertising no new benches and current shelters. By-law 2020-51 Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of enforcing Parking and Snow Removal By-laws within the Town of Midland and to Repeal By-laws 2012-64, 2012-66, 2017-15, 2018-83 and 2019-33. By-law 2020-52 Amend Zoning By-law 2004-90, as amended, respecting 743 Midland Point Road. By-law 2020-53 Designate the Town of Midland as a Bee City. By-law 2020-54 A uthorize certain new capital work(s) of The Corporation of The Town Of Midland (the “Municipality”) ; to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for financing of such capital work(s); to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such capital work(s); and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital work(s) through the issue of debentures to OILC. By-law 2020-55 Agreement between Town of Midland and Southern Georgian Bay Farmers’ Markets to provide for an Indoor and Outdoor Farmers’ Market for 2020/2021. be passed and enacted.
Moved by Cody Oschefski, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That By-law 2020-56 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held October 7, 2020, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Jon Main
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at 12:07 a.m.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Mike Ross
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole
Moved by Carole McGinn, seconded by Jim Downer
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of October 7, 2020, be adopted as Resolutions of Council
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Carole McGinn
Carried

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