The Midland Record

Special Meeting of Council

November 26, 2025

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 (8 motions)

2 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the presentation provided by Trish Hayes, CEO/Chief Librarian of the Midland Public Library be received for information; and That the Midland Public Library 2026 Budget request in the amount of $1,710,403 be
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Bill Meridis
Deferred
That the presentation provided by Nicole French, Executive Director of Route 93 Innovation Hub be received for information; and That the Route 93 Innovation Hub 2026 Budget request in the amount of $75,000 be
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Howie Major
Deferred
That the presentation provided by Nicole French, Board Chair of the BIA be received for information; and That the BIA 2026 Budget request in the amount of $175,000 be
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Beth Prost
Deferred
That the presentation provided by Nahanni Born, Executive Director of the Huronia Museum be received for information; and That the Huronia Museum 2026 Budget request in the amount of $84,000 be
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Jaz Patel
Deferred
That the presentation provided by Karsten Yorke, Manager of the Huronia Municipal Airport be received for information; and That the Huronia Municipal Airport 2026 Budget request in the amount of $81,500 be
Moved by Howie Major, seconded by Jamie-Lee Ball
Deferred
That the presentation provided by Marylaine Canavan, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Midland Cultural Centre, be received for information; and That the Midland Cultural Centre 2026 Budget request in the amount of $20,000 be
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Roberta Bald
Deferred
That By-law 2025-63 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held on November 26, 2025, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Roberta Bald
Carried
That this Special Meeting of Council adjourn at 5:50 p.m.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried

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