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)
15 carried, 1 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, matters before administrative tribunals Subsection 2f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege MPAC Assessment Appeal - Settlement Subsection 2b) personal matters about an identifiable individual Subsection 2f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege Subsection 3e) for the purpose of education and training members Letter to Town - Further Direction
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That this Closed Meeting of Council recess at 6:53 pm and reconvene at the end of the regularly scheduled open Council Meeting to conclude discussion.
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Mike Ross
Carried
That Council herein receives as information Confidential Staff Report 2021-12 dated March 17, 2021 and the verbal update provided by the Chief Financial Officer regarding a MPAC Assessment Appeal - Settlement; and That Council herein endorses the proposed recommendations and authorizes Staff to proceed as directed.
Moved by Cody Oschefski, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council with Closed Session Agenda for March 17, 2021, be approved, as amended (addition of Provincial Gas Tax By-law 2021-13).
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried
That the items and related recommendations contained within the March 17, 2021 Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted with the exception of: Item 10.4.3 CSR-2021-14 North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre Services March - June 30, 2021 which will be considered under Section “15. Reports and other items
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Jim Downer
Withdrawn
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That Council receives as information the update provided by Ms. Frieda Baldwin and Herb van den Dool representing the Midland Active Transportation Advisory Committee; and That the various motions highlighted within the presentation be brought back to Council by way of a report from the Committee providing details and background information in support of the recommendations for Council's consideration.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2021-14, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre Reopening Plan, dated March 17, 2021, be received; and 1. That Staff continue to support the vaccination center and operate by Option #2 Vaccination along with one ice surface open for rentals and the rental of the gym activities permitted under the Provincial Framework.
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of March 17, 2021, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2021-8 Approve fees and charges of the Town of Midland and repeal By-law 2019-85, as amended. By-law 2021-9 Establish rates for water and sewer services and repeal By-law 2019-84. By-law 2021-10 Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario for the Safe Restart Agreement (SRA) – Phase 2 Municipal Transit Funding. By-law 2021-11 Agreement with Randy Bidan, carrying on business as Huronia Animal Control. By-law 2021-12 Amend Zoning By-law 2004-90, as amended (Correction – Housekeeping). By-law 2020-13 Letter of Agreement with the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario related to funding provided by the Province of Ontario to the Municipality under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program. be passed and enacted.
Moved by Cody Oschefski, seconded by Jim Downer
Carried
That Council reconvene into Closed Session at 8:05 p.m. to conclude its discussions on the remaining item.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That this Closed Session of Council be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to Open Session.
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Mike Ross
Carried
That Council receive as information the verbal report provided by the Town Solicitor in Closed Session regarding confidential letters addressed to Members of Council, and That Council confirms its direction to Staff on how to proceed respecting the matter.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That By-law 2021-14 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting with Closed Session held March 17, 2021, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council with Closed Session adjourn at 8:55 p.m.