The Midland Record

Regular Council

June 3, 2026

Who was there

Present (9): Roberta Bald, Jamie-Lee Ball, Sheldon East, Bill Gordon, Catherine MacDonald, Howie Major, Bill Meridis, Jaz Patel, 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 (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 Subsection (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual. •Organization Update
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Carried
That this Closed Meeting of Council be adjourned at 1:56 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to Open Session.
Moved by Howie Major, seconded by Jaz Patel
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 June 3, 2026, with respect to an Organization Update.
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council Meeting with Closed Session Agenda for June 3, 2026, be approved as amended: Item 10.4.6 CSR-2026-067 2026 Emergency Purchase – Floor Scrubber •Addition of Staff Report Item 13.2 CSR-2026-065 2026 Heritage Award – 526 Hugel Avenue •Clerical correction to address a spelling error in the Staff Report •Removal of an inaccurate Motion reference Item 13.3 Partners for Climate Protection Program (PCP) Municipal Award •Addition of the item to the Agenda
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Bill Meridis
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Roberta Bald
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-065, 2026 Heritage Appreciation Award - 526 Hugel Avenue, dated June 3, 2026 be received, and; 1. That Council award Allen and Rachel Suke the Heritage Appreciation Award for their contribution to the preservation of a key cultural heritage resource, being the Old Carnegie Library, located at 526 Hugel Avenue.
Moved by Howie Major, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That Recommendation 4. That the Cruisin' Classics Car Show only proceed if a minimum of 40 vehicles are registered 30 days prior to the event date be removed from Staff Report CSR-2026-063.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-063, Culture and Tourism Division Fees and Charges, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and That Council approve the proposed new Fees and Charges for the Culture and Tourism Division which includes a $10 registration fee per vehicle for the Cruisin' Classics Car Show, a $140 artist/artisan vendor fee for the Georgian Bay Waterfront Festival, and a $5 donation to the Community Grant Program for a Town-branded refillable water bottle; and That Council approve removing the Filming Application fees until the Town adopts a Film Policy; and That Council approve removing the vendor fees for the Tugboat Festival and Midland Mural Festival; and That the amending By-law to the Town's Fees and Charges By-law 2025-72 as shown in Attachment #1, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Howie Major, seconded by Bill Meridis
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-067, Emergency Purchase - Floor Scrubber, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council approve the Emergency Funding as set out in this Report for the purchase of the Floor Scrubber.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-072, Pilot to Promote the Advertising Opportunities at Outdoor Recreation Amenities, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council approve a pilot to install two 96" by 48" signs on the trail sides of the Little Lake Park Off-leash Dog Park fence to promote advertising opportunities at outdoor recreation amenities.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Jaz Patel
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Bill Gordon, Deputy Mayor Beth Prost, Councillor Roberta Bald, Councillor Jamie-Lee Ball, Councillor Sheldon East, Councillor Bill Meridis, Councillor Jaz Patel, Councillor Howie Major · Opposed (1): Councillor Catherine MacDonald
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of June 3, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Bill Meridis
Carried
That Council direct Staff to implement a speed reduction on Marina Park Avenue at the entrance to Pete Pettersen Park, of 20km/h to be consistent with entrances at Little Lake Park and Tiffin Park.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That “O Canada,” the Canadian National Anthem, be included as part of the opening proceedings of all Regular Council Meetings of the Town of Midland.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Jaz Patel
Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-37 Provide for the protection, defence and indemnification for Members of Council, employees, board members and officers of the Town of Midland against liability incurred while acting on behalf of the Municipality and to repeal By-law 2003-72. By-law 2026-38 Amend Zoning By-law 2004-90, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 16621 Highway 12. By-law 2026-39 Amend By-law 2026-33, a By-law to allow a Temporary Use to establish on certain lands described as Part of Lots 107 and 108, Concession 2, formerly in the Township of Tay, now in the Town of Midland and municipally known as 475 Bayshore Drive. By-law 2026-40 Amend By-law 2026-35, a By-law to allow a Temporary Use to establish on certain lands described as Concession 1, Part Lot 105 in the Town of Midland, County of Simcoe, and having the municipal address of 527 Len Self Boulevard. By-law 2026-41 Amend By-law 2025-72, as amended, being a By-law to establish and approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-42 Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing Municipal By-laws within the Town of Midland. be passed and enacted.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council with Closed Session adjourn at 4:12 p.m.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried

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