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 (10 motions)
7 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the contents of the Regular Council Agenda for January 18, 2023, be approved as amended, by confirming that Councillor Meridis has
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Jim Downer
Withdrawn
That the items and related recommendations contained within the January 18, 2023, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted, with the exception of: 5.4.1. CSR-2023-1 Advisory Committee Evaluation and Review and Update of Committee Terms of Reference Template. which will be considered under Section “12.0 Reports and other items
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Withdrawn
That Council Resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2023-1, Advisory Committee Evaluation and Review and Update of Committee Terms of Reference Template, dated January 18, 2023, be received; and That Council thank the 2018-2022 term Committee members for their hard work and dedication over the past 4 years. That the Midland Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Midland Seniors Council, be consolidated into one committee and be renamed the Accessibility and Seniors Advisory Committee, comprised of 7 to 9 members and that the meetings be held during business hours. That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee be considered a separate committee and that Staff prepare the amended Terms of Reference for consideration by Council. That Council adopt the “Terms of Reference Template” for the Advisory and Statutory Committees as presented in Attachment 3. That Staff be directed to advertise for the Committee members as approved for the 2022-2026 term of Council.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Bill Meridis
Carried
That the speed limit be reduced to 40km/h on residential roads and that arterial roads remain at 50km/h. A Recorded Vote was requested YES NO Jim Downer x Sheldon East x Bill Gordon x Jack Contin x Beth Prost x Bill Meridis x Catherine MacDonald x Jamie-Lee Ball x Roberta Bald x Karen Mealing
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Beth Prost
Defeated
That the following By-laws: By-law 2023-3 Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Midland and Southern Georgian Bay Farmers’ Markets to provide for an Outdoor Farmers’ Market for 2023. By-law 2023-4 Appoint an Alternate Member to the Council of the County of Simcoe during an absence of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. be passed and enacted
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Jim Downer
Carried
That By-law 2023-5 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held January 18, 2023, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Jack Contin, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Roberta Bald
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of January 18, 2023, be adopted as Resolutions of Council
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Catherine MacDonald