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)
16 carried, 0 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; Section 239 (2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual. •Organizational Update Section 239 (2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual. •2025 Award of Merit
Moved by Howie Major, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the direction provided in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer at the Regular Meeting of Council – Closed Session held on April 28, 2026, with respect to an Organizational Update.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That, further to the discussions held during the Closed Meeting of Council on April 28, 2026, regarding the 2025 Award of Merit recipients, Council herein confirms its direction to Staff on how to proceed.
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Jaz Patel
Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council Meeting with Closed Session Agenda for April 28, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Roberta Bald
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-48, Temporary Use By-law - Public Meeting, File No. ZBA-01-26 for 475 Bayshore Drive, 527 Len Self Boulevard, 165 and 200 King Street, dated April 28, 2026, be received for information.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That Schedule E to the Parking By-law be amended to remove the restriction to parking at the Midland Harbour of 168 consecutive hours (7 days) with a valid Harbour Parking Permit; and That seasonal slip owners be permitted to park for free at the Midland Harbour and all Municipal Lots with the exception of Lot #9; and That the appropriate identification be displayed in the vehicles that are qualified for these permits; and That Schedule E to the Parking By-law be amended to reflect the changes.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-052, Pete Pettersen Boat Launch User Fees and Parking By-law Update be received; and That Council approve the proposed fees as listed in Option 1 of Staff Report CSR-2026-052; and That Council direct Staff to update the signage at the boat launch to accurately reflect how to obtain a permit; and That Council direct Staff to update signage at the Harbour Parking Lot to include signs regarding overnight parking; and That the implementing By-law, as shown in Attachment #3 of Staff Report CSR-2026-052, be passed and enacted; and That the amending By-law as shown in Attachment #4, be passed and enacted to include the following: That Schedule E to the Parking By-law be amended to remove the restriction to parking at the Midland Harbour of 168 consecutive hours (7 days) with a valid Harbour Parking Permit; and That seasonal slip owners be permitted to park for free at the Midland Harbour and all Municipal Lots with the exception of Lot #9; and That the appropriate identification be displayed in the vehicles that are qualified for these permits; and That Schedule E to the Parking By-law be amended to reflect the changes.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-050, Town of Midland 2026 Harbour Opening Update, dated April 28, 2026, be received; and That Council approve one in and one out boat launch pass for Seasonal Dockage customers for 2026.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Howie Major, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 28, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Carried
That Council authorize businesses registered under the Town’s Patio Program to place tables and chairs on the Municipal sidewalk on a one ‑ time basis during the Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival on June 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Town; and That By ‑ law Staff be directed to investigate and assess the logistical requirements associated with this temporary permission, including but not limited to insurance and liability considerations, accessibility requirements, operational impacts, and any necessary conditions or restrictions; and That Staff report back to Council with findings and Recommendations at the Regular Council Meeting of May 20, 2026.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-24 Regulate parking within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2025-7. By-law 2026-25Amend By-law 2025-72, as amended, being a By-law to establish and approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland. be passed and enacted.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Bill Meridis
Carried
That By-law 2026-26 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting with Closed Session held April 28, 2026, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council with Closed Session adjourn at 4:25 p.m.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That this Closed Meeting of Council be adjourned at 1:43 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to Open Session
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Catherine MacDonald