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 (8 motions)
6 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the items and related recommendations contained within the September 2, 2026, Consent Agenda as consent items having been considered by Council be adopted, with the exception of: Item 5.4.1 Ombudsman Final Investigation Report - dated August 2026 Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) Investigation Item 5.4.3 CSR-2026-082 Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival Vendor Fees 2027 which will be considered under Section “12.0 Reports and other items
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Withdrawn
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Bill Meridis
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
Moved by Howie Major, seconded by Roberta Bald
Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of September 2, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That Staff explore the re-establishment of Midland Police Services.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Sheldon East
Withdrawn
Whereas the Tiffin Homeowners Association (THA) delegated to this Council earlier this year asking for increased traffic calming and community safety measures for the Aberdeen Boulevard neighbourhood; and Whereas the THA has been working collaboratively with municipal Staff for suitable bollard placement, stormwater management pond outflow and phragmite concerns in addition to the Ontario Provincial Police to advance a neighbourhood watch program, portions of their asks are in progress or planned for implementation; and Whereas the outstanding requests can only be fulfilled by direction of Council; and Now therefore Be It Resolved that Staff be directed to review, investigate and report back to Council at their Regular Meeting scheduled for September 23, 2026, on the feasibility, operational impacts, costs, recommendations, required By-laws and any other considerations associated with the following traffic and road safety measures: Reducing the speed limit on Aberdeen Boulevard, Taylor Drive, Riverwalk Place and Davenport Street to 40 km/h; Establishing a Community Safety Zone on Aberdeen Boulevard from its northern intersection with Bay Street to the point where Aberdeen Boulevard becomes Pillsbury Drive, including the adjacent residential areas of Taylor Drive, Riverwalk Place and Davenport Street; and Installing a three-way stop control at the intersection of Yonge Street and Aberdeen Boulevard.
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-60 Establish and appoint a Joint Compliance Audit Committee and to Repeal By-law 2022-48. By-law 2026-61 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 2026-62 Amend 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 Beth Prost, seconded by Jaz Patel
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at 5:57 p.m.