Regular Council

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; (2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual  Committee Appointments (2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals  349 Lakewood Drive

That further to the verbal report of the Deputy Clerk and Confidential Criteria-Based Matrix provided at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held November 8, 2023, regarding appointments to Various Committees, Council herein confirms the following appointments for a term consistent with the Term of Council: Simcoe Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)  Steven Laurin And further that Administration be directed to amend and re-post respective Committee and Boards with available appointments for this Council term.

That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the verbal update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Legal and Risk Advisor at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held November 8, 2023, with respect to the 349 Lakewood Drive.

That the contents of the Regular Council with Closed Session Agenda for November 8, 2023, be approved, as amended: Item 10.4.4 CSR-2023-89 Town Official Plan Amendment No. 1 – Phase 1 Implementation  Administrative change to page 24 of the Draft OPA No. 1 By-law to read as follows: Land Use Compatibility Study ( including D6 Guidelines) Item 23.1 By-law 2023-59 Official Plan Amendment No.1  Administrative change to page 15 of the OPA NO. 1 By-law to read as follows: Land Use Compatibility Study ( including D6 Guidelines)

That the items and related recommendations contained within the November 8, 2023, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted, with the exception of:  Item 10.4.2 CSR-2023-85 739 Balm Beach Road Property Disposition  Item 10.4.4 CSR-2023-89 Town Official Plan Amendment No. 1 – Phase 1 Implementation which will be considered under Section “17.0 Reports and other items

That Staff Report CSR-2023-85, 739 Balm Beach Road Property Disposition, dated November 8, 2023, be received; and 1.That Council deem 739 Balm Beach Road as surplus property; and 2.That Staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposals for the sale of the property.

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of November 8, 2023, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.

That Council reconsider Item 17.2 Surplus Land - Committee of the Whole (COW) Resolution 2023-7: That the land at 349 Lakewood Drive, zoned Open Space, be deemed surplus to the Town's needs - as discussed at its Regular Meeting of Council with Closed Session held on March 1, 2023.

WHEREAS in 1997, Council and neighbouring municipalities entered into an Agreement to establish the Severn Sound Environmental Association for the continuation of the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan initiatives to restore, protect and sustain a healthy environment in the Severn Sound area; and WHEREAS in 2003, the Severn Sound Watershed was delisted from the International Joint Commission’s list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern because it reached its goal of improving the water quality of Severn Sound; and WHEREAS in 2009, the Severn Sound Environmental Association was created as a Municipal Services Corporation; and WHEREAS the scope of work and required budgets have significantly increased in recent years; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request the Severn Sound Environmental Association’s Board of Directors to prepare a budget and workplan that only includes activities and functions that are legislatively required under Federal and/or Provincial Regulations for consideration for 2024.

That the following By-laws: By-law 2023-59 Adopt Amendment No.1 to the Town of Midland Official Plan. By-law 2023-60 Amend By-law 2022-29 being a By-law to provide for the Delegation of Administrative/Signing Authority by Council. By-law 2023-61 Require an applicant to consult with the Municipality prior to making an application under the Planning Act and to repeal By-law 2013-84. By-law 2023-62 Authorize the entering into of a Collective Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW – Local 636), effective February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2027. be passed and enacted.

That By-law 2023-63 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting with Closed Session held November 8, 2023, be passed and enacted.

That this Closed Meeting of Council be adjourned at 5:44 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to Open Session

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole