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 May 3, 2023, be approved, as amended: •Removal of Item 12.1 Reports and other items
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Sheldon East
Withdrawn
That the items and related recommendations contained within the April 12, 2023, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted, with the exception of: •Item 5.4.1 CSR 2023-26 Downtown Sidewalk Usage •Item 5.4.4 CSR 2023-29 Council's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan which will be considered under Section “12.0 Reports and other items
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Roberta Bald
Withdrawn
That Staff Report CSR-2023-26, Downtown Sidewalk Usage, dated May 3, 2023, be received; and 1. That for 2023, Downtown Merchants who wish to extend their business onto the sidewalk at any point during must provide the Town with copy of their general liability insurance listing the Town of Midland as an additional insured in the amount of $2 million; and 2. That staff work toward implementing a Downtown Sidewalk Usage application and fee program for 2024; and 3.That staff report back to Council with the procedures for Downtown Sidewalk Usage incorporated into the Outdoor Patio Policy for April 2024.
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2023-29, Council’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, dated May 3, 2023, be received; and 1.That Council adopt the strategic plan and priorities for 2022 to 2026 as outlined in this report and direct staff to develop and implement the action plan initiatives; and 2.That the strategic plan be published on the Town’s website; and 3.That Council revisit the priorities midway through the Council term.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Bill Meridis
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of May 3, 2023 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That Council waive the rules of procedure to allow for a new motion to be put forward.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Jack Contin
Carried
That Staff bring a Report to Council on the feasibility of having Transit Service extended to Balm Beach and back to Midland on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That By-law 2023-26 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 3, 2023, and to authorize its execution.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at 8:36 p.m.
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Jack Contin
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole
Moved by Catherine MacDonald, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball