The Midland Record

Regular Council

September 7, 2022

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 (11 motions)

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

That the contents of the Regular Council Agenda for September 7, 2022, be approved as amended, by adding the following Item under Section 12. Reports and other items
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Withdrawn
That the items and related recommendations contained within the September 7, 2022, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted.
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That the Deputation from Ms. Helena Nelson regarding Short-Term Rentals and Airbnb concerns, be received for information; and That the matter be
Moved by Jon Main, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Referred
That Staff Report CSR-2022-58 Status Report: Bayport Village Phase 2 Termination of Purchases, dated September 7, 2022 be received for information.
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Stewart Strathearn
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried
That Council approve a Community Safety Zone for Cook Drive and Wright Drive ; and That the speed be reduced to 40 km/h along Cook Drive and Wright Drive; and That Schedule IX and Schedule X11 of Traffic By-Law 2020-65 be amended accordingly.
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
Whereas the Ontario Amber Alert is a warning system that quickly alerts the public of a suspected abduction of children who are in imminent danger; And Whereas the goal is to broadcast as much information about the child, the abductor and suspect vehicles as quickly as possible so that the public can respond with any relevant information that might lead to the child's safe return; And Whereas people are encouraged to share the Amber Alert with as many people as possible. If a child or vulnerable person is abducted, spreading the information quickly is critical to their safe return; And Whereas an Amber Alert makes the Public aware to keep an eye out for the child, vulnerable person, suspect and the vehicle described, in the alert. If they spot them, try to gather as many details as they can, including the specific location where they saw them, the time, the direction they were travelling in and any other identifying details that will help to locate them; And Whereas an Amber Alert gives citizens instructions to call 9-1-1 or the phone number included in the alert immediately if they have a trip or a sighting related to an Amber Alert; An Amber Alert will only be activated if:  The police have confirmed that an abduction has taken place; and  There is reason to believe the victim is in danger of serious physical injury, and there is information available that, if broadcast to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the victim. And Whereas it is essential to remember
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2022-47 Amend Parking Fees in By-law 2021-24. By-law 2022-48 Establish and Appoint a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 Council term and repeal By-law 2018-60. be passed and enacted.
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Jim Downer
Carried
That By-law 2022-49 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held September 7, 2022, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of September 7, 2022, be adopted as Resolutions of Council
Moved by Carole McGinn, seconded by Jon Main
Carried

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