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)
15 carried, 1 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; Subsection 2b) personal matters about an identifiable individual Subsection 2e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals Subsection 2f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege Bayport Developments - Legal Update Subsection 2b) personal matters about an identifiable individual Subsection 2e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals Subsection 2f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege Midland Police Services - Legal Update
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That this Closed Meeting of Council be adjourned at 5:47 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to Open Session.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the verbal report provided by the Executive Director of Planning, Building and By-law at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held June 15, 2022 regarding the Legal Update respecting Bayport Developments.
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Jim Downer
Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the verbal report provided by the Chief Administrative Officer at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held June 15, 2022 regarding the update respecting the Midland Police Services.
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Jon Main
Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council with Closed Session Agenda for June 15, 2022, be approved, as amended (Addition of Item 10.1.2 Midland Public Library – Midland Movie Nights 2022).
Moved by Cody Oschefski, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2022-41, Midland Bay Sailing Club Lease, dated June 15, 2022, be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Lease Agreement with the Midland Bay Sailing Club Inc. as per the commercial terms noted in this Report as amended; An option to renew at the end of the ten-year term with an additional ten-year term on approval of both parties; and The annual lease fee increase will be equal to the Town's annual percentage tax increase.
Moved by Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Jon Main
Carried
That a one-time increase in the 2022 Budget in the amount of $33,900, which represents the Town of Midland’s proportionate share (50%) of the cost of the project in accordance with the Triparty Agreement, in order for the Huronia Airport Commission to conduct a comprehensive survey that will clearly identify the existing airport infrastructure, better manage the lease portfolio, prepare for future land development and properly examine the potential for land sales, be approved; and That the funding for this one-time increase of $33,900 come from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
Moved by Jim Downer, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Jim Downer, Mayor Stewart Strathearn, Deputy Mayor Mike Ross, Councillor Carole McGinn, Councillor Cher Cunningham, Councillor Cody Oschefski, Councillor Jon Main · Opposed (2): Councillor Bill Gordon, Councillor Beth Prost
That Staff Report CSR-2022-40, Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), dated June 15, 2022, be received; and 1. That a Draft Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) By-law be prepared for stakeholder consultation; 2. That a “Municipal Accommodation Tax Working Group” be established to provide input on the draft By-law; and 3. That Staff report back to Council in Q4 2022.
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Bill Gordon
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2022-42, Parking System Update, dated June 15, 2022, be received; and That in accordance with the content of this Report CSR-2022-42, Council approves the following rates for 2022: a) Annual Passes effective June 30, 2022 Zone 1 – Downtown Lots $99.00/yr. (Midland residents, Downtown Businesses/employees only) Zone 1 – Downtown Lots $199.00/yr. (non-residents) Zone 3 – Seasonal Boat Slip Parking $199.00/season (Seasonal boat slip customers only) b) Monthly Passes Zone 1 effective June 30, 2022 Non-Prime Months: January-April, November $20 per month Prime Months: May-October $40 per month c) Hourly Rates effective August 2, 2022: Zone 1 – Downtown Lots $1.00/hr., 7 days per week Zone 2 – On-Street Parking $1.00/hr., 7 days per week Zone 3 – Harbour $1.50/hr., 7 days per week That the free time in the Municipal Lots (1 hour) and On-Street (15 minutes) be eliminated to provide a consistent experience and to minimize the instructions to users, effective August 2, 2022. That following a full year of data collection and feedback that an update be provided including any possible adjustments to the parking program and rates for a Council meeting no later than end of July 2023.
Moved by Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Cher Cunningham
Deferred
That the Town of Midland provide free parking on all downtown lots and streets until such time as Staff come back with a Report adopted by Council, at a future meeting.
Moved by Cher Cunningham, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
In favour (7): Deputy Mayor Mike Ross, Councillor Beth Prost, Councillor Carole McGinn, Councillor Cher Cunningham, Councillor Cody Oschefski, Councillor Jon Main, Councillor Bill Gordon · Opposed (2): Mayor Stewart Strathearn, Councillor Jim Downer
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of June 15, 2022, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Bill Gordon, seconded by Jim Downer
Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2022-36 Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing Fire related By-laws within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2012-67 as amended and By-law 2015-46. By-law 2022-37 Amend Zoning By-law 2004-90, as amended, for the removal of the Holding “H” Symbol on lots 1 to 9 and 13 to 17, Registered Plan 51M-971. be passed and enacted.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Mike Ross
Carried
That By-law 2022-38 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting with Closed Session held June 15, 2022, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Mike Ross, seconded by Cody Oschefski
Carried
That this Regular Meeting of Council with Closed Session adjourn at 8:57 p.m.