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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND

MEETING OF COUNCIL – MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3. CLOSED SESSION a) Motion to move into closed session i) Closed Session Item

Confidential PowerPoint presentation from the CAO re. Fire Chief Position Verbal Report from the CAO re. upcoming tourism event

ii) Motion to rise to open session 4. OPEN SESSION – 7:00 P.M. i) Motions arising from closed session discussions 5. CONSENT AGENDA

Adoption of recommendations as set out on the Consent Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council on April 27, 2015. (motion)

6. PRESENTATIONS a) Award of Merit Mr. B. Jeffery to receive the above award. b) 2014-15 OMHA Novice BB East Champions Mayor McKay to present medallions to the above team.

7. DEPUTATIONS a) Healthy Community Design Dr. C. Gardner, Medical Officer of Health, to address Council regarding the above. b) Huronia Airport Operations Mr. J. E. Smith, Manager, to address Council regarding the above.

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- 2 - c) Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Ms. L. Hilderley, Director of Communications and Fund Development and Ms. C.

Lambie, President and CEO, to address Council regarding the above. 8. PUBLIC MEETING a) Procedural By-law Amendment b) Business Licencing Amendment c) Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Regulation 9. ACCOUNTS a) General Accounts For the month of March 2015. (motion) 10. CORRESPONDENCE To be referred to the Vice-Chair of Administration Matters – Councillor S. Strathearn a) Midland Lions Club Walk for Dog Guides Letter dated April 8, 2015, from Ms. R. Hounsome, Midland Lion’s Club,

requesting permission to conduct their Walk for Dog Guides event on Sunday, May 31, 2015, commencing at 1:00 p.m. from the Midland Town Dock, along the Rotary Trail to Aberdeen Boulevard then back to the Dock. (motion)

b) Request to conduct Walk along waterfront area near Tiffin House Letter dated April 14, 2015, from Ms. A. Sears, Fund Development Coordinator,

Alzheimer Society, Simcoe County, requesting permission to hold a walk along trails and area near Tiffin House on Sunday, June 14, 2015, between 10-11 am. (motion)

c) Big Bike Event Letter dated April 21, 2015, from Ms. C. Drury, Heart and Stroke Foundation of

Canada, requesting permission to conduct a Big Bike Event on June 9, 2015, between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (motion)

d) Housing Services Corporation (HSC) Letter received March 20, 2015, from Mr. E. Hardeman, MPP Oxford, PC Critic for

Municipal Affairs and Housing, petitioning Council to support the Housing Services Corporation Accountability Act which would remove the mandatory requirement for social housing providers to purchase gas and insurance through the HSC, require HSC to report salaries over $100,000, and give the Provincial Auditor General the authority to audit HSC. (motion)

e) April 20 Deputation and Agenda Email dated April 14, 2015, from Councillor P. File, providing comments with

respect to a deputation request to the Special Meeting held on April 20, 2015.

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To be referred to the Chair of General Committee of Council – Deputy Mayor Ross

a) General Committee Report 2015-4 of its meeting held April 13, 2015 (motions) To be referred to the Chair of Administrative Matters – Councillor J. Contin b) 2015 Terry Fox Run Deputation Clerk Fay to provide a verbal report regarding the above. (motion) c) Midland Police Service Board Budget M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer, to provide a verbal report regarding

the above. To be referred to the Chair of Public Works Matters – Councillor P. File

d) Notice of Motion re. Street Lights on Puddicombe Board Councillor S. Strathearn to provide a verbal report regarding the above. (motion) e) WPSC-2015-002 Green Municipal Funding Risk Assessment Consulting Report dated April 22, 2015, from J. Galloway, Town Engineer, recommending

that Council accept the recommendation from the Waterfront Project Steering Committee to decline the award of funds from the Green Municipal Fund. (motion)

f) PW-2015-C02 Tandem Axle Diesel Snow Plough Truck with Accessories

Report dated April 23, 2015, from S. Berriault, Director of Operations, recommending that the tender from Currie Truck Centre for the supply of a 2016 Tandem Axle Diesel Powered Cab and Chassis (Snow Plough Truck), with Accessories, in the amount of $247,900.00 inclusive of trade-in and exclusive of all taxes, be accepted. (motion)

To be referred to the Chair of Planning Matters – Councillor G. Canning

g) Planning and Development Committee Report 2015-4 Meeting held April 1, 2015. (motions)

12. CONSENT BY-LAW

1) By-law 2015-15 A by-law to amend By-law 2010-28 being a by-law to license and regulate Auctioneers, Hawkers and Peddlers, Farmers’ Markets and Refreshment Vehicles within the Town of Midland.

2) By-law 2015-22 A by-law to amend By-law 2010-42 being the Rules of Procedure for Council and

its Committees.

13. GENERAL BUSINESS

1) Notices of Motion

2) Other Business Introduced by Members of Council or Staff

- 4 - 14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

a) By-law 2015-25 A by-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on April 27, 2015,

and to authorize its execution.

15. ADJOURNMENT

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CONSENT AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

1. Meeting Minutes a) Regular Meeting of Council with Closed Session held on March 23 2015

Recommendation: “That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council with

Closed Session, held on March 23, 2015, be adopted as printed and circulated.”

b) Special Meeting of Council held on April 20, 2015 Recommendation: “That the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on

April 20, 2015, be adopted as printed and circulated.” 2. Council Information Packages a) March 16 to March 20 b) March 23 to March 27 c) March 30 to April 3 d) April 7 to April 10 e) April 13 to April 17 Recommendation: Received as information. 3. General Items for Information a) CL-2015-20 Tag Days/Proclamations/Flag Raisings – March Report Report dated April 2, 2015, from C. LeMesurier, Administrative Assistant,

recommending that the Tag Days and Proclamations/Flag Raising Information Report for the month of March, 2015 be received as information.

Recommendation: Received as information.

b) Some Thoughts on Current Issues Email dated April 19, 2015, from Mr. K. Cowie, Midland resident, providing his

thoughts and concerns regarding various Town issues. Recommendation: Received as information. c) Request for Bottle/Penny Drive Letter dated April 9, 2015, from Mr. A. Seaborn, 4th Midland Scouting Group

Committee, thanking Council for allowing the group to run the annual Soapbox Derby on May 23, 2015, and further requesting permission to conduct a Bottle/Penny Drive on Saturday, May 18, 2015.


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d) Survey of King Street, Galloway Boulevard and Bowling Green Email dated April 16, 2015, from Mr. H. Mann, providing the results of a traffic light

study that he conducted.

Recommendation: Received as information. e) Monday’s Council Meeting Email dated April 16, 2015, from Mr. S. Campbell, Midland business owner,

providing his thoughts with respect to Councillor File’s request to participate in Council meetings via skype from time to time.


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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, March 23, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers. Present: Mayor G. McKay, Deputy Mayor M. Ross, Councillors G. Canning,

J. Contin, G. MacDonald, J. Main, C. Oschefski, P. File and S. Strathearn

Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, C. Tripp

Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO, A. Fay Deputy Clerk/Senior Executive Assistant, K. Desroches

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor G. McKay called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Mayor then asked the Clerk to provide information regarding notice of the meeting. The Clerk advised that the meeting agenda was posted on the website in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Town’s Procedural By-law. The agenda was also provided to both Council and Department Heads. Councillor Canning noted that the calendar on Town’s website displayed the meeting time as 7:00 p.m. rather than 6:30 p.m. as indicated on the Council Meeting agenda. Council agreed to proceed with the meeting.

2. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

No declarations were brought forward.

3. CLOSED SESSION a) Motion to move into closed session Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by J. Main 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 2 (b)

Personal matters about an identifiable individual CARRIED.

______________________________________________________________________________ Regular Council - 2 - March 23, 2015

i) Closed Session Item

1) Confidential Staff Report from the Deputy Clerk, re. Boards/Committees Appointments.

Council reviewed Confidential Report CL-2015-19 dated

March 17, 2015, from the Deputy Clerk, together with applications for consideration for appointment to the Midland Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Heritage Committee and the Midland Public Utility Corporation Board of Directors.

Council directed staff to prepare the appropriate motions for consideration upon conclusion of this closed meeting session.

ii) Motion to rise to open session

Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by J. Main

That this Closed Meeting of Council be adjourned at 6:46 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to open session.

CARRIED. 4. OPEN SESSION – 7:00 P.M. Now Present: Mayor G. McKay, Deputy Mayor M. Ross, Councillors G. Canning,

J. Contin, G. MacDonald, J. Main, C. Oschefski, P. File and S. Strathearn

Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, C. Tripp Director of Planning and Building Services, W. Crown

Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO, A. Fay Director of Parks and Recreation, B. Peter Director of Public Works, S. Berriault Director of Finance/Treasurer, M. Villeneuve Town Engineer, J. Galloway Chief Librarian, B. Molesworth Deputy Clerk/Senior Executive Assistant, K. Desroches

5. MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION

Prior to commencing the moment of silent reflection Mayor McKay asked everyone to keep former Deputy Mayor Stephan Kramp and his family in their thoughts.


6. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

No declarations were brought forward.

i) Motions arising from closed session discussions

(1) Confidential Staff Report from the Deputy Clerk, re. Boards/Committees Appointments

Moved by C. Oschefski Seconded by P. File

That, further to Confidential Report CL-2015-19 dated March 17, 2015, Council herein confirms the appointment of Ute Schmid-Jones to the Midland Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2018.

CARRIED. It was then,

Moved by M. Ross Seconded by C Oschefski

That, further to Confidential Report CL-2015-19 dated March 17, 2015, Council herein confirms the appointment of Ute Schmid-Jones to the Midland Heritage Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2018.

CARRIED. It was then, Moved by J. Contin Seconded by G. Canning

That, further to Confidential Report CL-2015-19 dated March 17, 2015, Council herein confirms the appointment of John Kurvink to the Midland Power Utility Board of Directors for a term to expire April 30, 2018.

CARRIED. 7. CONSENT AGENDA

Moved by M. Ross Seconded by C. Oschefski

That Council adopt the recommendations as set out on the Consent Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held March 23, 2015, with the exception of Item 1d) Special Meeting of Council held on March 9,


2015; and Item 1e) Special Meeting of Council, with Closed Session, held on March 11, 2015, as Councillor P. File wishes to speak to these items.

CARRIED.

At the request of Councillor File, the matters withdrawn from the Consent Agenda were deferred until conclusion of the presentations, deputations and public meeting.

d) Special Meeting of Council held on March 9, 2015 Councillor File spoke to the correspondence following which it was then,

Moved by C. Oschefski Seconded by M. Ross

That Consent Agenda Item 1d) Special Meeting of Council held on March 9, 2015, be adopted as printed and circulated.

CARRIED. e) Special Meeting of Council, with Closed Session, held on March 11, 2015

Councillor File spoke to the correspondence following which it was then,

Moved by C. Oschefski Seconded by M. Ross

That Consent Agenda Item 1e) Special Meeting of Council, with Closed Session, held on March 11, 2015, be adopted as printed and circulated.

CARRIED. 8. PRESENTATIONS

a) Award of Merit

Mayor McKay presented Julianna Matyas, Sue McKenzie, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80 Midland Pipes and Drums each with an Award of Merit in recognition of their extraordinary dedication and commitment to the community.

b) Boys & Girls Club Mayor McKay presented a cheque in the amount of $3,104.20, on behalf

of Council, as a donation representing the parking meter revenue collected for the month of December 2014.


9. DEPUTATIONS

a) Champlain Commemorations 2015 - Committee Executive Summary - Update

Ms. C. Moreau, provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the role of the Champlain Commemorations Committee, its progress and achievements to date, initiatives, projects and events undertaken in 2014, and those to be implemented this year in preparation for the 2015 Champlain Commemorations.

b) 2015 Terry Fox Run – Significant Route Change

Mr. D. Chapman provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the history of the Terry Fox Run, proposing a significant route change for this year and seeking Council’s support through promotion of the event and the provision of in-kind services.

c) Georgian Bay Trails

Ms. F. Baldwin provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the role of Georgian Bay Trails, its effort to promote active transportation, the health and economic benefits of multi-use trails, projects currently underway and those nearing completion. Mr. P. Murray spoke specifically to the Organization’s trail projects currently underway, the various levels of government involved, and how the municipality can assist Georgian Bay Trails in its efforts to see these projects through to fruition.

8. PUBLIC MEETING a) Notice of Intention to pass an amending by-law to remove a Holding “H”

Symbol Mayor McKay called the meeting to order and advised that the public

meeting on the proposed removal of the holding “H” symbol from lands known municipally as 1081 MacDonald Road is being held pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act.

Mayor McKay then asked the Clerk to confirm notification and to note any correspondence received regarding the proposed By-law.

The Clerk advised that notice of the meeting was provided on the Town’s website, notice board, and in the March 10, 2015, edition of the Midland Mirror. Letters were also forwarded to the six property owners located within 120 metres of the subject lands. There was no correspondence received regarding the proposed by-law.


Mayor McKay called for anyone in the audience to make comments in opposition or in support of the proposed by-law.

There were no comments from the public brought forward. Mayor McKay invited members of Council to comment. There being no further comments, the public meeting regarding the amending by-law providing for the proposed removal of the holding “H” symbol respecting 1081 MacDonald Road was closed.

11a) REPORTS The following item was given priority to allow residents that attended the meeting

specifically for the matter the opportunity to depart the meeting upon conclusion of Council’s consideration of the item.

12. ENG-2015-06 Traffic Concern - King/Galloway Intersection

(Reference Section C, Item #10, of General Committee Report 2015-3)

Council members engaged in discussion regarding the number of concerns raised by residents over the proposed removal of the advanced green signal for both north and south bound traffic at the intersection. It was then, Moved by J. Main Seconded by C. Oschefski

That, as recommended in Report ENG-2015-06 dated March 4, 2015, staff be directed to implement the recommendation of the Traffic Concern Staff Working Group to adjust the signal controller at the King Street and Galloway Boulevard intersection such that there is no advanced green signal for either northbound or southbound traffic.

DEFEATED. 11. ACCOUNTS a) General Accounts

Moved by J. Contin Seconded by P. File

That the accounts for the month of February 2015, totalling $1,383,322.67 be approved and confirmed as paid.

CARRIED.


12. CORRESPONDENCE

a) Letter from Enbridge Gas Distribution re. TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline Project

Council reviewed an email dated February 26, 2015, from Ms. M. Wasylyshen, Manager, Government & Stakeholder Relations, Enbridge, following which it was then,

Moved by S. Strathearn

Seconded by C. Oschefski That, further to email dated February 26, 2015, from Ms. M. Wasylyshen, Manager, Government & Stakeholder Relations, Enbridge, Council of The Corporation of the Town of Midland herein supports the following:

WHEREAS the affordable energy is a critical piece of Ontario’s economic development;

AND WHEREAS affordable energy assists in attracting new industry and jobs to local municipalities;

AND WHEREAS affordable energy benefits local residents, seniors and those on fixed incomes;

AND WHEREAS the Energy East pipeline proposal risks increasing the cost of natural gas and reducing the supply of competitively priced natural gas for many communities throughout Ontario;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town of Midland urge Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Kathleen Wynne to commit to ensuring that:

1. The Energy East project preserve the current natural gas

capacity of the pipeline system serving the communities of Ontario; and

2. That any proposal to alter the existing natural gas

infrastructure is fully paid for by the users of the oil pipeline with no additional costs to natural gas consumers in Ontario.

DEFEATED.


13. REPORTS a) General Committee Report 2015-3 of its meeting held March 9, 2015 1. CL-2015-14 Farmers’ Market Application (Reference Section A, Item #3, of the above Report)

Moved by P. File Seconded by J. Contin

That By-law 2010-28 be amended to permit only one Farmers’ Market per season on municipal property;

And further that all Farmers’ Markets within the Town be required to operate in accordance with the criteria established by Farmers’ Markets Ontario.

CARRIED. 2. CL-2015-15 344 Gloucester Street (Reference Section A, Item #6, of the above Report)


That, as recommended in Report CL-2015-15 dated February 13, 2015, 344 Gloucester Street be declared surplus to the needs of the Town; and further that staff be directed to proceed with the sale of said lands in accordance with the Town’s land sale by-law.

CARRIED.

3. CL-2015-16 Animal Control Contract Renewal (Reference Section A, Item #7, of the above Report)


That as recommended in Report CL-2015-16 dated February 26, 2015, staff be directed to bring forward the appropriate by-law authorizing the entering into of an agreement with Huronia Animal Control for a period of three years ending March 31, 2018.

CARRIED.


4. CL-2015-18 Ingram Crescent Encroachments (Reference Section A, Item #8, of the above Report)


That, as recommended in Report CL-2015-18 dated February 26, 2015, a portion of Town owned land being 36 feet from the property line of 973 and 979 Ingram Crescent be declared surplus to the needs of the Town;

And further that staff be directed to proceed with the sale of the said lands in accordance with the Town’s Land Sale By-law.

CARRIED.

5. MAAC-2015-1 Accessibility Plan and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Progress Report

(Reference Section A, Item #9, of the above Report) Moved by J. Contin

Seconded by P. File That, as recommended in Report MAAC-2015-1 dated March 2, 2015, staff be directed to bring forward the appropriate by-law providing for the adoption of the 2014/2015 Accessibility Plan and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Progress Report for the Town of Midland;

And that the Accessibility Plan and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Progress Report be posted on the Town’s website as required under Section 4 of Ontario Regulation 191/11.

CARRIED.

6. Move To Give Event – April 25, 2015 (Reference Section A, Item #13, of the above Report)


That letter dated February 27, 2015, from YMCA Simcoe Muskoka Midland, requesting permission to conduct their annual “Move To Give” event (formally the Huronia 1/2 Marathon) on Saturday, April 25, 2015, be supported, in principle, subject to staff approval of the related Special Events Application.

CARRIED.


7. IESO – FIT 4 PV Solar Program Release – Blanket Support Resolution for Rooftop Solar Projects

(Reference Section A, Item #14, of the above Report)


That whereas capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0;

And whereas the Province’s Fit Program encourages the construction and operation of roof top solar generation projects (The “Projects”);

And whereas one or more projects may be constructed and operated in the Town of Midland;

And whereas pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, applications whose projects receive the formal support of local municipalities will be awarded priority points, which may result in these applications being offered a FIT contract prior to other persons applying for FIT contracts;

Now therefore be it resolved that Council of the Corporation of the Town of Midland supports the construction and operation of projects anywhere in the Town of Midland;

That this resolution’s sole purpose be to enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the application or projects or any other purpose.

This resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.

CARRIED.


8. PR-2015-16 Potential Park for Sunnyside Area (Reference Section B, Item #1, of the above Report)


That, as recommended in Report PR-2015-16 dated February 26, 2015, Council authorize staff to continue to research and develop alternatives and cost estimates for a new neighbourhood park in the Sunnyside area.

CARRIED.

9. FD-2015-02 Barrie Fire Dispatch (Reference Section B, Item #5, of the above Report)


That, as recommended in Report FD-2015-02 dated March 4, 2015, Council receive report FD-2015-02 Barrie Fire Dispatch and provide direction to start the process to move Midland Fire Department’s dispatch requirements to Barrie.

CARRIED.

10. PW-2015-005 Midland Drinking Water System - 2014 Summary Report

(Reference Section C, Item #2, of the above Report)

Moved by J. Main Seconded by P. File

That, as recommended in Report PW-2015-005 dated March 4, 2015, Council acknowledge being given a copy of the Midland Drinking Water System 2014 Summary Report.

CARRIED.

11. ENG-2015-05 Manly Street Reconstruction Tender - Gloucester Street to Hugel Avenue



That, as recommended in Report ENG-2015-05 dated March 4, 2015, the tender from C.C.H Excavating Ltd. for the reconstruction of Manly Street from Gloucester Street to Hugel Avenue in the amount of $829,966.50 exclusive of all taxes, be accepted.

CARRIED.


13. ENG-2015-07 Traffic Concern – King Street – Pedestrians Crossing near Re/Max and Lot 102 and Tim Hortons



That, as recommended in Report ENG-2015-07 dated March 4, 2015, staff be directed to implement the recommendation of the Traffic Concern Working Group to approach the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board to encourage St. Theresa’s School to embark upon an education campaign instructing students as to where to safely walk to get to 830 King Street (Tim Hortons).

CARRIED.


That General Committee Report 2015-3 of its meeting held March 9, 2015, be adopted as printed and circulated.

CARRIED. In response to a question raised by Councillor Strathearn, CAO Tripp advised that a report proposing a new backflow prevention by-law will be brought forward to the May General Committee meeting to allow sufficient time for public review and input. Notice of the proposed by-law will be advertised in the Town Page and on the Town’s website and notice board.

b) CLAC Agreement

CAO Tripp advised that as per direction provided by Council by way of a motion on January 26, 2015, the Collective Agreement with the Eastern Ontario Volunteer Firefighters Association Local 920 (CLAC) has been signed by the negotiating team. A by-law providing for formal approval of the Collective Agreement has been prepared for Council’s consideration. (By-law 2015-11)

c) OPSEU Collective Agreement

CAO Tripp advised that as per Council’s direction the Collective Agreement with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union has been signed by the negotiating team. A by-law providing for formal approval of the Collective Agreement has been prepared for Council’s consideration. (By-law 2015-12)


d) Appointments to Downtown Safety Committee Mayor McKay advised that the matter was withdrawn as participating organizations have not yet confirmed their respective representatives on the Committee.

e) Heritage Committee By-law Amendment

K. Desroches, Deputy Clerk, advised that the Terms of Reference for the Heritage Committee currently provide for the appointment of 10 members but make no specific mention of the appointment of a Council member to the Committee. By-law 2015-19 provides for an amendment to the Terms for Reference to reflect the appointment of a member of Council. (By-law 2015-19)

f) Business Improvement Area (BIA)

M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer, spoke to his unsuccessful attempts to reach a representative of the BIA regarding submission of the BIA’s 2015 budget for Council’s approval. Following discussion, it was then,


That the Mayor send a letter to the BIA indicating that unless the Town receives the 2015 budget in suitable format within 30 days additional actions may be taken including withdrawing tax transfers.

CARRIED. g) TR-2015-6 Budget Matters – Ontario Regulation 284/09

Council reviewed a report dated March 18, 2015, from M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer, following which it was then,

Moved by J. Contin

Seconded by P. File That, as recommended in Report TR-2015-6 dated March 18, 2015, Council adopt the report on excluded expenses, as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09 for the 2015 budget year.

CARRIED.


h) TR-2015-7 2015 Budget Adoption and PowerPoint

Council reviewed a report dated March 18, 2015, from M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer, and received a PowerPoint Presentation highlighting the 2015 budget, following which it was then,


That, as recommended in Report TR-2015-7 dated March 18, 2015, the Town of Midland’s 2015 Operating and Capital budgets as prepared and attached be hereby adopted and implemented;

With the exception of the Police Service Board budget as they are continuing to review same and will provide to Council;

And with the exception of the Business Improvement Area budget as it has yet to be provided;

And further that staff be directed to prepare the related by-law for consideration of council at a future meeting once the School and County rates have been determined.

A recorded vote was request. Aye Nay Glen Canning X Cody Oschefski X Patricia File X Deputy Mayor Mike Ross X Jack Contin X Jonathan Main X George J. MacDonald X Stewart Strathearn X Mayor Gordon McKay X CARRIED, unanimously. i) Farmers’ Market By-law Amendment

Clerk Fay advised that a by-law providing for an amendment to By-law 2010-28 that provides for the licensing and regulating of Farmers’ Markets has been prepared for consideration as per Council’s direction. (By-law 2015-15)


j) Planning and Development Committee Report 2015-3

Meeting held March 4, 2015.

i) Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-02-15 Removal of Holding “H” Symbol

8909 Properties Inc. – 1081 MacDonald Road (Reference Item 3A, of the above Report) Moved by G. Canning Seconded by J. Contin

That, as recommended in Planning and Development Committee Report 2015-3 dated March 4, 2015, Zoning By-law Amendment File No. ZBA-02-15 respecting the Removal of the Holding “H” Symbol at 1081 MacDonald Road be approved by Council and that a By-law be passed.

CARRIED.

ii) OBC Services and Joint Agreement with Town of Penetanguishene (Reference Item 3C, of the above Report) Moved by G. Canning Seconded by J. Contin

That, as recommended in Planning and Development Committee Report 2015-3 dated March 4, 2015, the Town of Midland agrees to the provision of Ontario Building Code enforcement services under a Joint Agreement Service Delivery Model with the Town of Penetanguishene as set out in Staff Report PL-2015-17 dated February 20, 2015.

That Staff be directed to bring the appropriate By-law and Agreement to the April 2015 Regular Council Meeting for passing.

That Staff be authorized to commence the recruitment process for the required Staff as set out in Staff Report PL-2015-17 dated February 20, 2015, with any offers of employment being subject to the approval and entering into of a Joint Agreement between the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene.

CARRIED.


iii) Application for Draft Plan Approval Extension

Pratt Development Inc. – 823 King Street (Reference Section 3D, of the above Report)

Moved by G. Canning Seconded by J. Contin

That, as recommended in Planning and Development Committee Report 2015-3 dated March 4, 2015, the Application submitted by Mitchinson Planning and Development Consultants Inc. on behalf of the Pratt Development Inc. for an extension to the Draft Plan approval of Subdivision File No. MD-T-0108 be approved pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act for a period of three (3) years to April 27, 2018.

That the Draft Plan Conditions be amended to include the additional Conditions as set out in the Staff Report and as amended by Committee.

The Draft Plan approval and extension applies to the Draft Plan dated January 27, 2009 by CDN Land Surveyors Inc.

That pursuant to Sub-Section 51(47) of the Planning Act Council determines that no further written Notice under Sub-Section 51(45) is required.

CARRIED.

iv) Chigamik-Waypoint Proposed Health Hub Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (Reference Item 3E, of the above Report)


That, as recommended in Planning and Development Committee Report 2015-3 dated March 4, 2015, the process for the Municipally-initiated Amendments to the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the Health Hub proposed by Chigamik Community Health Centre and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care on a portion of Municipally owned lands located at 287 Bayshore Drive (Edgehill Park) be approved as set out in Staff Report PL-2015-19 dated February 23, 2015.

CARRIED.



That Report 2015-3 of the Planning and Development Committee of Council Meeting dated March 4, 2015, be adopted as printed and circulated.

CARRIED. k) PL-2015-22 Selection of Consultant for the Heritage Restoration and

Promotion Plan for the William Wilson Pioneer Cemetery

Council reviewed a report dated March 17, 2015, from A. Betty, following which it was then,

Moved by M. Ross Seconded by P. File

That, as recommended in Report 2015-22 dated March 17, 2015, Council accepts the proposal from Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) and Seferian Design Group (SDG), dated February 27, 2015, for a maximum upset limit of $14,961.20 (taxes included) to prepare a Heritage Restoration and Promotion Plan for the William Wilson Pioneer Cemetery.

CARRIED.

l) PL-2015-24 Designation Report for 589 Hugel Avenue (St. Margaret’s Catholic Church)

Council reviewed a report dated March 17, 2015, from A. Betty, Planner, following which it was then,

Moved by M. Ross

Seconded by P. File That, as recommended in Report 2015-24 dated March 17, 2015, Council pass By-law 2015-16 pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act designating 589 Hugel Avenue – St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, as a property of significant cultural, architectural and heritage value and interest in the Town of Midland.

CARRIED. 14. CONSENT BY-LAW Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross That leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws:

By-law 2015-11 Collective Agreement with the Eastern Ontario

Volunteer Firefighters Association Local 920 (CLAC).


By-law 2015-12 Collective Agreement with the Ontario Public Service

Employees Union. By-law 2015-14 Agreement with Randy Bidan, carrying on business

as Huronia Animal Control. By-law 2015-16 Designation of 589 Hugel Avenue (St. Margaret’s

Catholic Church) as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

By-law 2015-17 Removal of the Holding “H” Symbol on

1081MacDonald Road. By-law 2015-18 Agreement with C.C.H Excavating Ltd. for the

reconstruction of Manly Street. By-law 2015-19 Amend By-law 2009-3 - Municipal Heritage

Committee and provide for the appointment of members.

By-law 2015-20 Accessibility Plan and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Progress Report. CARRIED. It was then, Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross

That By-laws 2015-11, 2015-12, 2015-14, 2015-16, 2015-17, 2015-18, 2015-19 and 2015-20 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

CARRIED. It was then, Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-15, being a by-law to amend By-law 2010-28 to license and regulate Auctioneers, Hawkers and Peddlers, Farmers’ Markets and Refreshment Vehicles within the Town of Midland.

CARRIED.


It was then, Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross

That By-law 2015-15 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

DEFERRED.

Staff was directed to obtain clarification with respect to the term “Farmers’ Market” and to investigate alternate classifications in lieu of the term should use of the term “Farmers’ Market” be restricted by trademark.

15. GENERAL BUSINESS

1) Notices of Motion a) Street Lighting – Puddicombe Road

Councillor S. Strathearn advised that he will be bringing a motion forward at the April Council meeting regarding the above for consideration.

2) Other Business Introduced by Members of Council or Staff

Individual Council members offered their sincere condolences to the family of former Deputy Mayor Stephan Kramp, spoke to how he touched their lives, and expressed their appreciation for his contributions as a member of Council and his dedication to serving the community.

16. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

a) By-law 2015-21 Moved by C. Oschefski Seconded by S. Strathearn

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-21, being a by-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on March 23, 2015, and to authorize its execution.

CARRIED. It was then,

Moved by C. Oschefski Seconded by S. Strathearn

That By-law 2015-21 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

CARRIED.


17. ADJOURNMENT Moved by C. Oschefski Seconded by S. Strathearn That this Regular Meeting of Council adjourn at 10:29 p.m. CARRIED.

A. Fay, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO

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Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held Monday, April 20, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. Present: Mayor G. McKay, Deputy Mayor M. Ross*, Councillors J. Contin*, G. Canning, S. Strathearn, J. Main* and G. MacDonald Regrets: Councillor P. File and Councillor C. Oschefski Also Present: CAO, C. Tripp Director of Finance/Treasurer, M. Villeneuve

Director of Planning and Building Services, W. Crown (arrived prior to item 7) Director of Parks and Recreation, B. Peter (arrived prior to item 7)

Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO, A. Fay Guests: M. Rodger, Solicitor with Borden Ladner Gervais

*Councillor J. Main arrived at 5:04 p.m. during item 1. *Councillor J. Contin arrived at 5:51 during discussion related to item 5. *Deputy Mayor M. Ross arrived at 5:55 p.m. during discussion related to item 5.

1. Call to Order and Purpose of Meeting: Mayor McKay noted that a quorum was not in attendance for 5:00 pm and Council agreed to wait fifteen minutes in accordance with the Procedural By-law. Councillor J. Main arrived 5:04 p.m. and the meeting was called to order. Mayor McKay advised that the purpose of the meeting was to receive a presentation from M. Rodger regarding the Midland Power Utility Corporation (MPUC) and to deal with a number of other municipally related matters.

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest:

Councillor Main declared an interest regarding item 8 as his brother-in-law is employed by the Huronia Museum. Councillor Main declared an interest regarding items 10 and 14 as the engineering firm he is employed with provides services to the related developer.

3. MPUC:

Council received a verbal report from M. Rodger regarding recent happenings regarding utilities within the Province.

Mr. Rodger responded to a number of questions from Council.

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Special Meeting of Council 2 April 20, 2015

CLOSED SESSION: 4. Declaration of Closed Meeting:

Moved by G. MacDonald

Seconded by: G. Canning 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 2 (c)

Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. Subsection 2 (f)

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. CARRIED.

5. Midland Power Utility Corporation:

Council reviewed a confidential PowerPoint presentation regarding potential options with respect to MPUC. Mr. Rodgers responded to a number of questions brought forward by Council regarding the various options.

6. Motion to Rise to Open Session Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by G. Canning

That this closed meeting of Council be adjourned at 6:27 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to open session.

CARRIED. OPEN SESSION: 7. Midland Power Utility Corporation:

Mayor McKay advised that there were no formal motions being brought forward from the Closed meeting as no direction was provided by Council. The meeting provided Council with an overview of the various changes in the marketplace and the potential related impact on MPUC.

Councillor J. Main having declared an interest left his seat. 8. Draft Lease Agreement and Partnership Agreement with Huronia Museum:

Council reviewed a report from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding both a draft lease agreement and partnership agreement with the Huronia Museum.

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Following discussion the following motion was brought forward:

Moved by M. Ross Seconded by S. Strathearn

That the draft Huronia Museum Lease and Partnership agreement be deferred until such time as staff bring forward a report outlining the current leases within the Town and bring forward options to move the various agreements in a more consistent basis.

CARRIED.

Councillor J. Main returned to his seat. 9. Joint Services Agreement with Penetanguishene for Ontario Building Code

Enforcement Services: Council received a verbal report from the Director of Planning and Building Services

regarding By-law 2015-23 which will be brought forward later in the meeting for consideration.

Councillor J. Main having declared an interest left his seat. 10. Acceptance of Jones Road: Council received a verbal report from the Director of Planning and Building Services

regarding By-law 2015-24 which will be brought forward later in the meeting for consideration.

Councillor J. Main returned to his seat. 11. Public Meeting re: Reserves and Surplus: G. Dixon expressed his concerns regarding the way reserves and surplus are

currently handled within the Town and he provided suggestions on how to change the process.

K. Cowie commented that he agreed with Mr. Dixon as he felt it would be easier for

the general public. 12. Financial Policies Reserves and Surplus/Deficit: Council received a PowerPoint presentation from the Director of Finance/Treasurer

regarding policies related to reserves and surplus/deficit. Following a lengthy discussion the following motion was brought forward for consideration:

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Moved by G. Canning Seconded by J. Contin That the Town continue the practice of making recommendations to

Council on an annual basis for their approval of the allocations of surplus and deficits and

That the winter maintenance reserve have the following targeted balances: Minimum: 50% of volatility of past 5 years Maximum: 100% of volatility of past 5 years;

That other tax based operating reserves have the following targeted balances: Minimum target of 10% (or 1.2 months) of net operating Maximum target of 15% (or 1.8 months) of net operating;

That the total tax based capital reserves have: Minimum target reserve balance of 40% of capital expenditures;

That operating reserves for water/wastewater have the following targeted balances:

Minimum of 5% of rates Maximum of 10% of rates;

That any operating reserves for water/wastewater greater than the maximum would be automatically transferred to capital reserves;

And that Capital Reserves for water/wastewater have: Minimum target reserve balance of 40% of capital expenditures. DEFEATED.

Council then directed staff to request that the Audit Committee review the current process related to the handling of the annual surplus and deficit and bring forward a recommendation to Council in the future regarding same.

Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by J. Main

That the winter maintenance reserve have the following targeted balances: Minimum: 50% of volatility of past 5 years Maximum: 100% of volatility of past 5 years;

That other tax based operating reserves have the following targeted balances: Minimum target of 10% (or 1.2 months) of net operating Maximum target of 15% (or 1.8 months) of net operating; That the total tax based capital reserves have: Minimum target reserve balance of 40% of capital expenditures; That operating reserves for water/wastewater have the following targeted

balances: Minimum of 5% of rates Maximum of 10% of rates;

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That any operating reserves for water/wastewater greater than the maximum

would be automatically transferred to capital reserves; And that Capital Reserves for water/wastewater have: Minimum target reserve balance of 40% of capital expenditures. CARRIED.

13. Surplus/Deficit Recommendation Council agreed to defer the review of this report based on their previous direction to

obtain comments from the Audit Committee regarding the process of surplus and deficits.

Moved by J. Contin Seconded by G. Canning That the 2014 Year End Position be allocated as follows: $117,464 to Police Operations Reserve $9,647 from Library Equipment Automation Reserve $219,101 from Winter Maintenance Reserve $19,869 from Building Department Reserve $39,255 to Fire Equipment/Vehicle Reserve $47,977 to Wastewater Reserve $197,693 to Water Reserve DEFERRED.

14. By-laws: Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-23 being a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Town of Penetanguishene for the provision of Ontario Building Code Enforcement Services.

CARRIED.

It was then,

Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross

That By-law 2015-13 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. CARRIED. Councillor J. Main having declared an interest left his seat.

Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2015-24 being a by-law to

authorize the acceptance of land from Hwy 12 Developments (Jones Road) CARRIED.

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It was then, Moved by G. MacDonald Seconded by M. Ross That By-law 2015-24 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. CARRIED. Councillor Main returned to his seat. 15. Council Performance Tracking: Council received an on desk item related to a draft Council performance tracking

document. The Mayor asked Council to review the document and forward any suggestions to the

Director of Finance/Treasurer. 16. Adjournment: Moved by J. Contin Seconded by G. Canning That this Special Meeting of Council be adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

CARRIED. ___________________________________

A. Fay, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO

Council Information PackageApril 7 to April 10, 2015

k:\Council&By-laws\C03 Council Agenda\Council Information Packages List

No.Date Sent Out

(dd-mm-yy) Media Type From Subject

1 10-April-15 NoticeMinistry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2015

2 10-April-15 Notice Township of Tay

Notice of Application and Public Meeting re. water and/or waste water services for Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Martyrs' Shrine and Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

3 10-April-15 Notice County of Simcoe County Council Update March 2015

4 10-April-15 Notice AMO AMO Councillor Training - Upcoming Sessions

5 10-April-15 Minutes Audit Committee Meeting held on March 16, 2015

6 10-April-15 Minutes Huronia Airport Commission Meeting held on February 26, 2015

7 10-April-15 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on October 21, 2014

8 10-April-15 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on November 4, 2014

9 10-April-15 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on December 2, 2014

10 10-April-15 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on January 6, 2015

11 10-April-15 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on February 3, 2015

12 10-April-15 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on March 3, 2015

13 10-April-15 Minutes Sustainability Plan Steering Committee Meeting held on February 5, 2015

14 10-April-15 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on April 7, 2015

15 10-April-15 Letterp , ,

Legislative Assembly Bill 66: Great Lakes Protection Act , 201516 10-April-15 Letter Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs Senior Achievement Award17 10-April-15 Letter Sylvia Jones, MPP, Dufferin-Caledon Bill 36 - Respecting Private Property Act18 10-April-15 Letter Hospice Huronia Hike for Hospice Event - May 3, 201519 10-April-15 Letter Township of Essa 2015 Essa Challenge - Swing for Health Care20 10-April-15 Letter Clerk Fay to Henry Freitag Letter/Request # Midland 2015-5

21 10-April-15 Flyer Ministry of Tourism, Culture and SportCultural Heritage Conservation Workshop - April 23, 2015

22 10-April-15 Flyer Midland Public Library Board Chair Gord Hume Presentation - May 21, 2015

Council Information PackageApril 13 to April 17, 2015


No.Date Sent Out


1 17-Apr-15 Notice Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision - 1663 Golf Link Road

2 17-Apr-15 Minutes Audit Committee Meeting held on April 13, 2015

3 17-Apr-15 Minutes Midland Police Service Report - Chief's Report Meeting held on April 15, 2015

4 17-Apr-15 Minutes Midland Police Service Report Meeting held on February 18, 2015

5 17-Apr-15 Minutes Midland Seniors Council Meeting held on April 16, 2015

6 17-Apr-15 Minutes SSEA Board Meeting held on January 15, 2015

7 17-Apr-15 Letter Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesRisk Assessment Study for the Midland Bay Landing Property

8 17-Apr-15 Letter City of Orillia Invitation to Don Tapscott Presentation

9 17-Apr-15 FlyerThe Multiple Sclerosis Society, Simcoe County Chapter Mobility and MS Education Session - May 20th

10 17-Apr-15 Flyer Workers Health and Safety CentreNational Day of Mourning for workers who have been killled, injured or made ill on the job.

11 17-Apr-15 Communication AMOOntario Premier Announces Cap and Trade System to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

12 17-Apr-15 Communication AMO

Government Announces Consultation to Update Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy

13 17-Apr-15 Communication AMORelease of Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets Reports

14 17-Apr-15 Agenda & Reports SSEA Board Meeting held on April 16, 2015

Council Information PackageMarch 16 to March 20, 2015


No.Date Sent Out


1 13-Mar-15 Notice Committee of AdjustmentNotice of Decision - Minor Variance - 630, 632, 634, 636, and 638 Bayport Boulevard

2 13-Mar-15 Notice Committee of AdjustmentNotice of Decision - Minor Variance - 990 Jones Road

3 20-Mar-15 Notice Huronia Community Foundation 2015 Circle of Honour Philanthropy Awards

4 20-Mar-15 Minutes Midland Public Library Board Meeting held on February 12, 2015

5 13-Mar-15 Minutes Midland Heritage Committee Meeting held on February 10 2015

6 20-Mar-15 Letters A. Betty, PlannerOpportunity to engage local students on Dowtnown Master Plan Study

7 20-Mar-15 Invitation LASThe Advantages of Upgrading to LED Street Lighting - Lunch & Learn

8 20-Mar-15 EmailOffice of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management

Bruce Power and Coalition of Agencies and Municipalities Launched a New Website with

Council Information PackageMarch 23 to March 27, 2015


No.Date Sent Out


1 27-Mar-15 Release County of Simcoe Planning Local festivals named among Ontario's best

2 27-Mar-15 Notice County of Simcoe PlanningPublic Information Session - County of Simcoe Official Plan

3 27-Mar-15 Minutes Midland Seniors Council Meeting held on February 19, 2015

4 27-Mar-15 Minutes Waterfront Project Steering Committee Meeting held on February 13, 2015

5 27-Mar-15 Minutes Waterfront Project Steering Committee Meeting held on February 27, 2015

6 27-Mar-15 Minutes Waterfront Project Steering Committee Meeting held on January 16, 2015



9 27-Mar-15 Minutes Huronia Airport Commission Meeting held on January 22, 201510 27-Mar-15 Minutes Ad-Hoc Downtown Safety Committee Meeting held on February 25, 2015

11 27-Mar-15 Letter Rogers TV Weekly Council Meeting Coverage

12 27-Mar-15 Letter Recycling Specialties Inc.Environmental Compliance Approval Application - Waste Transfer Station - 1081 MacDonald Road

Council Information PackageMarch 30 to April 3, 2015


No.Date Sent Out


1 3-Apr-15 Release County of Simcoe Tap into something sweet in Simcoe County

2 3-Apr-15 Notice Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Hearing re. 1663 Golf Link Road

3 3-Apr-15 Notice LAS Municipal Energy Finance Workshop

4 3-Apr-15 Letter Charter Challenge Re. wind turbines

5 3-Apr-15 Letter Simcoe County District School BoardPublic Meeting - Monday, April 20, 2015 re. new North Simcoe Secondary School

6 3-Apr-15 Email County of Simcoe Night at the Museum Event - Thursday, May 21, 2015

7 3-Apr-15 Communications AMOMinistry of Education Releases New Process for School Closures

8 3-Apr-15 Communications AMORecent Developments Regarding Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Council 1 Tag Day – Proclamation – Flag Raising Report April 27, 2015 Report CL-2015-20

STAFF REPORT

DEPARTMENT: Administration CHAIR: Councillor J. Contin DATE: April 2, 2015 SUBJECT: CL-2015-20 TAG DAYS/ PROCLAMATIONS/FLAG

RAISINGS – MARCH REPORT RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Tag Days and Proclamations/Flag Raising Information Report for the Month of March, 2015 be received as information. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of Council held on May 26, 2014, Council adopted policies whereby proclamations were delegated to the Mayor’s office and the assignment of tag days and flag raisings were delegated to the Clerk. The Clerk is to provide a monthly report on these activities. ANALYSIS: The following tag days and proclamations were granted in March 2015: Tag Days

Midland Minor Hockey – November 27, 28, 2015 Proclamation

Daffodil Month – April 2015 (Canadian Cancer Society) Seniors Month – June 2015 (Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs) Ukulele Week – May 22-24, 2015 (Canada Ukes) Wrongful Conviction Day – October 2, 2015 (Association in Defence of the Wrongly

Convicted) Flag Raisings

Canadian Cancer Society Flag in celebration of Daffodil Month Autism Ontario

Prepared by: Catherine LeMesurier, Executive Assistant to the Clerk, Mayor and CAO Approved by: Karen Desroches, Deputy Clerk

From: Kevin Cowie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 2:30 PM To: Gord McKay; Mike Ross; [email protected]; Pat File; [email protected]; [email protected]; Glen Canning; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Some thoughts on current issues Good day Councillors. There are a number of items on your current agenda that have encouraged me to provide my thoughts as a concerned resident. Looking back to our recent municipal election, I believe the key issues that galvanized so much citizen involvement in the election were excessive town budgets (and the impact on tax rates) and economic development. I'm doing what I can to help the latter but the budgets are outside my scope of influence, except through emails such as this. 1. Midland Bay Sailing Club I left the GC meeting on Monday evening when I, apparently, misinterpreted the remaining agenda to be inconsequential items that were expected to be "accepted for information". I subsequently learned that the lease for the Midland Bay Sailing Club was discussed, and that the majority of council seemed reluctant to impose significant increases on the lease rate paid by the Club to the town. I understand there were various arguments against significant increases: the Club also pays $14,000 in taxes; there is a long history of low lease rates; the Club makes other contributions such as sailing schools, the Club provides the launch ramp, etc. Some of this information is erroneous (e.g. the launch ramp); some of it is misplaced tradition (e.g. the past 40-year lease rates), and some of it is just bad fiscal math (the combined lease and taxes don't amount to the value of the property). Our failure to collect the fair value of lease payments on that land effectively amounts to a subsidy. I don't particularly enjoy seeing my tax dollars used to subsidize the private recreational pursuits of other Midlanders, but even worse, about 70% of the boaters in Midland Bay Sailing Club are not even other Midland taxpayers. The situation is similar to that of the NSSRC where Midland taxes are subsidizing the activities of non-residents. Furthermore, this subsidy allows Club members to pay rates that are grossly discounted below the rates of surrounding commercial marinas. It's no wonder there is a waiting list to get into the Midland Bay Sailing Club while local commercial marinas have excess capacity. I would submit that the Club could easily hike their membership fees quite dramatically without being at risk of falling below their long standing 100% occupancy. I beg you to reassess the value of the Midland Bay Sailing Club lease and move to increase the rates to be commensurate with the value of that property as a marina facility. 2. Midland Town Dock There seems to be a similar philosophy at work in determining the policies at the Midland Town Dock. The rates are far below rates charged at other town docks around Georgian Bay. Furthermore, the Town Dock allows some fortunate (or privileged?) local boaters to completely occupy these docks for the season, leaving transient boaters that wish to visit Midland consigned to slips much farther from our downtown shops and services, which is a disservice to both the visiting boaters and downtown merchants. There are many cases where visiting boaters will radio in for a slip at the Town Dock, only to be told that they are full, causing them to turn and leave Midland Bay for other points.

We must transition the policies and rates of the Town Dock in order to (a) ensure that we have slips available when visitors wish to come to downtown Midland; and (b) ensure that the the Town Dock makes the greatest possible contribution to both Town coffers and local businesses. 3. MPUC I understand that the Town is again contemplating the sale of MPUC, which would generate a one-time windfall for the town budget; however, the downside of this could be a disaster for the Town's economy. I am all in favour of private enterprise, but it is the worst possible business model in a monopolistic situation. A corporate owner of MPUC would manage electrical distribution rates to maximize its own profitability without the tempering effect of market competition. This could add yet another challenge in attracting new residents and businesses to our fair town. While the financial windfall may seem appealing, I see the prospect of a subsequent spending spree on town projects akin to a lottery winner's binge, followed by an economic hangover that could turn us into a virtual ghost town. Please carefully consider the long-term implications of any sale of MPUC to a private sector owner that would then enjoy a monopoly on electrical distribution in our town. Best regards, Kevin Cowie 1495 Par Four Drive

From: Chymer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 5:18 PM To: Stewart Strathearn; Patricia File; Mike Ross; Jonathan Main; Jack Contin; Gordon McKay; Glen Canning; George MacDonald; Cody Oschefski Subject: Survey of King St., Galloway & Bowling Green Good afternoon Mr. Mayor and all Councillors of the four wards. The purpose of this email is to pass on to all of you the results of a visual and documented survey I conducted at the traffic lights (corner of King St. & Galloway). For the record I rarely use any left turns at this intersection, but became very interested due to most recent conversations in regards to the traffic lights at this location. These results and notes can be found on the attached Excel sheet. As I have mentioned on the Excel sheet, the most recent community support on this subject should be and has been applauded. This community support needs for a moment to be set aside and study the results of the survey at these traffic lights. There is a greater need required at this intersection (in my opinion). Would appreciate all comments. Thank You Harvey Mann

Date Start Time End Time Total Mins.

10-Apr-15 12:42pm 1:12pm 30 38 2 36 5.26% 94.74%

13-Apr-15 4:00pm 4:45pm 45 68 6 62 8.82% 91.18%

14-Apr-15 1:13pm 2:13pm 60 61 6 55 9.84% 90.16%

15-Apr-15 3:05pm 4:05pm 60 80 7 73 8.75% 91.25%

195 247 21 226 8.50% 91.50%

Harvey Mann - April 16th, 2015

This advance should be much longer than eight seconds as there

are several school buses turning left onto Galloway.

** Note - Advance green onto Bowling Green is approx. 8 seconds.

With any hesitation to make the turn left, only one vehicle would

be able to make it through this turn on advance green.

** Note - It is my belief that serious consideration be given to an

advance green being implemented on the left turn onto Galloway.

** Note - We have been told that 52 letters were received from

concerned citizens. I applaud this community support on this

subject, but the FACTS will show that the advance green

into Bowling Green is used almost never.

Totals & Averages

Traffic At The Corner Of King & Galloway & Bowling Green

** Note - On only TWO occasions did a vehicle turn left onto

Bowling Green on an "advance" green light.

Left Turn Into

Bowling Green

Left Turn Onto

Galloway

Total # Of Left T

u r n s

% Left Turns Into

Bowling Green

% Left Turns

Onto Galloway

From: Scott Campbell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 5:09 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Monday's council meeting Hello all, Congratulations on an aggressive start to the year. I'm going to try and keep this short as everyone is busy, I would like to just weigh in on my thoughts surrounding the silence of other Council members (2 council, Mayor, and Deputy Mayor all received my vote) regarding councillor File's request to participate via skype while attending an out of town trial. I feel the lack of consideration is contrary to the so called "progressive nature" of this new council. If changes are being recommended by the clerk to the procedural by-law, I would hope that some of the "progressive" council members would take the opportunity to speak up and encourage the use of not so new technology available to us in 2015 before those changes are made. I've voted for just under half of the members on council (more if I could cross wards) because I believe in the individuals. I want their opinions heard, and to matter. For meetings that are informational, and for debate, this seems like a way to have all members present, and for all voices to be heard, especially if as in the case of Councillor File, they want to be present. It's why you were elected, it's what you are being paid for. It’s 2015.... anything is possible! Thanks for your time, Scott Campbell www.groundedcoffee.ca

INVITATION FROM COUNCIL

• Correspondence from SMDHU on June 18th, 2014 Active Transportation video

Updated Policy Statements for Official Plans

• Received by Midland Council on July 28th, 2014

• Request for SMDHU presentation to Council correspondence on August 9th, 2014

• Decision to present post election

THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

• Precursors: Ability to be physically active

Air quality

Access to good nutrition

• Biomedical outcomes: Obesity

Blood pressure

Injuries

Mental health

Mortality

• Social determinants: Civic society, social capital,

poverty

BUILDING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTSIN SIMCOE MUSKOKA

• Simcoe Muskoka - high incidence of preventable disease (but improving)

• Simcoe Muskoka - rapidly growing and developing (37% growth increase anticipated over 24 years)

• How this growth and development happens is dramatically impacting on the health of over 500,000 (and more to come) people

• Opportunities to influence how this growth happens

HISTORY: 2008 POLICY STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL PLANS

• Needs assessment conducted in 2008 of all municipal planners in Simcoe Muskoka indicated a need for a health based policy document: Provides input “upstream” - policy statements

for official plans & other strategic documents

Contracted the services of a professional land use planner in the creation of the document

• Evaluation in 2012: Consulted municipal elected officials and staff

High overall satisfaction

Helpful with Official Plans (OPs), and implementation

Identified some areas for improvement

UPDATED VERSION: 2014 POLICY STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL PLANS

• http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Libraries/JFY_Communities/Healthy_Community_Design.sflb.ashx

WHAT IS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION?Any form of human‐powered, non‐motorized transportation for the purpose of getting from one destination to another, such as:

Walking

Cycling

Using a wheelchair

Pushing a stroller

Running

In-line skating or skateboarding

• Active transportation infrastructure is an important part of community design and connectivity.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONThe journey that will turn this

Into this

“Concrete” Examples ofCycling / Walking Infrastructure Construction

Midland – Penetanguishene Trail … connected to the Rotary Trail…

… connected to the Tay Shore Trail

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION VS. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

Recreational Physical Activity

Defined as exercise, sports, recreation or hobbies.

Occurs during one’s leisure or spare time.

Is not associated with activities as part of regular job duties, household or transportation.

Requires motivation & time to initiate & sustain.

When busy person is “pressed for time”, usual sacrifice is Recreational PA.

Active Transportation

Self-powered human movement.

Primary purpose is to get to a destination or accomplish a task.

Secondary purpose is doing the physical activity.

Done as part of daily tasks – on the “To Do” list.

When busy person is “pressed for time”, the “To Do” list still is addressed.

If busy person can easily walk to the store, bank, etc – they accomplish necessary tasks & are physically active at the same time.

MIDLAND’S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION VIDEO

Midland AT Video

IMPACTS SINCE THE 2014 RELEASE:AT Video And OP Policy Statements

ORILLIA: AT video on their website and included with link in an email update from the City last fall

SEVERN: Director of Planning communicated intentions to use Policy Statements for OPs as they develop documents such as their OP and AT Plan

WASAGA BEACH: Planning Department used Policy Statements for OPs in a review of their OP, Zoning By-laws, Food Charter, policies on community gardens, farmers markets and complete communities

HUNTSVILLE: Shared the AT video at Sustainability Committee meeting, and posted the link on their Facebook page / YouTube channel

LAKE OF BAYS: Incorporated Policy Statements for OPs within their draft OP

FINAL THOUGHTS

• People’s health has always been about their living conditions.

• Municipalities have the opportunity to create community design that improves health

• The Health Unit is committed to supporting our municipalities on this journey

HURONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

Mission Statement

The mission of the Huronia Municipal Airport is to continually improve its role in enhancing economic growth and the quality of life in Southern Georgian Bay; by further developing airport facilities and related air services to support safe, efficient, and convenient air activities.

History The original runway, ramp, and parking area were

constructed in 1965

Paving of runway 16/34 occurred in 1976 funded by the Federal Government and the Airport Commission

The new terminal building was constructed in 1992

A bank of 8 Tee Hangars was constructed in 2010 with the help of Federal funding

Pavilion constructed by volunteers in 2012

Current Status Strategic Strengths Economic Impact Study - 2010 Recent News Key Financials Runway Funding Initiatives for Funding currently underway Questions

Current Status Owned by:

Midland 50%, Penetanguishene 28%, Tiny 22% Governed by 7 Commissioners appointed by the

Municipalities Commissioners from Midland include Councillor

George MacDonald and public representatives Terry Gibbons and Roy Ellis

Run by a Manager, Operations and Maintenance person and Administrator

Assisted by an extraordinary team of Volunteers

Strategic Strengths

Five Year Growth: -Traffic movement increase of 78% -Number of Tenant Hangars increased from 5 to 22 -Sale of fuel has increased by 18%

Related Aviation Industries: Zenair, Midland Instruments, Avionics Design, Dion’s Aircraft Maintenance, Custom Flight Design, Collectively employ over 40 people

Strong Municipal Support Emergency Site Capabilities:

Generator, fuel, shelter

Emergency Services Support: Air Ambulance, Search and Rescue, Hydro One, O.P.P.

Economic impact study - 2010Estimated at 10M; 14M by 2015

Ongoing demand for Hangars (Commercial and Private)

Expansion of Related Industries Land Availability for Solar Park and other

Commercial Development Tourism Charter/Sightseeing Flights Flight Training

Recent News:

Press Release -Zenair seeking aeronautical engineersZenair Ltd of Midland, ON Canada is in the process of putting together a new engineering development centre for light aircraft development and prototyping. Zenair has been designing two and four-place all metal light aircraft since 1974. The Canadian company presently has special partnerships with China, Kazakhstan, Peru and others for special purpose aircraft, where existing Zenair designs are modified to meet specific customer needs, such as agriculture spraying, cargo hauling, military training, etc. Zenair is seeking aeronautical structural engineers who have experience and skills in FAR23certification for light aircraft, FAR23 stress analysis, statictesting and other functions needed for developing an aircraft.

Application for Funding – Infrastructure Canada

T Hangar unit, 9000 sq. ft. Commercial Hangar, Runway Improvement

Key Financials Five Year Average:

Revenue: $285,000 Expense: $270,000 Annual Surplus/Reserve: $15,000

Capital Expenditures over the last 5 years: Buildings - $350,000 Machinery & Equipment - $16,000 Vehicle - $5,800 Land Improvements - $29,000

Capital Expenditures budgeted for 2015: Terminal Upgrade - $11,000 Fuel Tank and Underground Tank Removal - $26,000 Maintenance Hangar Heat - $10,000 Conversion to Gas - $15,000 Awning on Tee Hangar - $7,000 Snow Removal Equipment - $20,000

Runway Funding

Total Cost Estimate - $300,000 No funding increase requested for over 10 years One time contribution option: Midland - $150,000 Penetanguishene - $84,000 Tiny - $66,000

Infastructure Ontario loan option: Midland - $10,690 per year for 20 years Penetanguishene - $5,986 per year for 20 years Tiny - $4704 per year for 20 years (based on interest rate of 3.71%)

Initiatives for Funding Currently Under way

Working with the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (Councillor Canning) and Mayor George Cornell, Mayor Gord McKay, Mayor Gerry Marshall, and Mayor Scott Warnock on federal funding opportunities

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Mental Illness

• At least 1 in 5 Canadians (20%) personally experience a mental health problem or illness, more than double the number of people living with diabetes and more than 1.5 times the impact of all cancers

• An estimated 500,000 people are not at work in any given week due to mental health problems, with an estimated cost to the economy of $50 billion annually

• Unemployment is estimated at between 70 and 90 per cent for people with the most severe and complex mental health problems

• 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence

• About 4,000 Canadians die by suicide each year which is the 2nd

leading cause of death for people aged 15 – 24, after car accidents

(Mental Health Commission of Canada)

What do we mean by mental illness?

Mental illness is a medical illness

• Anxiety and mood disorders like depression

• Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders

• Personality disorders

• Schizophrenia

• Psychotic disorders

• Eating disorders

• Post traumatic stress disorder, trauma

• Dementias

• Substance abuse and addictions, including gambling

• Forensic mental health care supports patients whose mental illness and associated behaviours have brought them into contact with the law

About Waypoint• Catholic Health Corporation of Ontario member hospital • 1,200 employees; approximately $140 million annual budget• Member of the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance• 301 inpatient beds

• 141 regional specialty hospital adult beds, female and male • 160 provincial forensic mental health/maximum secure hospital

beds for adult malesAdmissions (2014/15 data)

– Regional Hospital Programs: 732– Provincial Forensic Programs : 146 Total: 878

Discharges– Regional Hospital: 735– Provincial Forensic: 149 Total: 884

• 1,200 registered outpatients

Our Region’s Mental Health Hospital• Specialized mental health and addiction services for residents of

Simcoe County, Muskoka, south Parry Sound Districts and part of Dufferin County

• Patients have individualized treatment plans and in most cases are working with the clinical team towards discharge and community reintegration, returning home, to their families, to work etc.

• Regional hospital admissions:

– through hospital emergency departments

– crisis services

– referrals from physicians or mental health/community partners

• The majority of these patients have not had any contact with the law, and some are in hospital on a voluntary basis

• The province’s only maximum secure forensic mental health hospital providing assessment, treatment and care for adult male patients with mental illness

• “forensic” means “connected to the law or the courts.”

• “Society believes it is unfair to punish people for a criminal act if people have a mental illness that:• prevents them from understanding what they have done, or

• prevents them from realizing what the result of their actions will be.”

(The forensic mental health system in Ontario An information guide )

• Waypoint forensic program admissions are through:

• The court system

• Ontario Review Board

• Other hospitals, which includes small number of civilly committed patients

Provincial Forensic Mental Health Programs

Waypoint Challenges

• Housing options to move people out of hospital

• Continue to forecast significant deficit as we wait for divestment right-sizing and wage harmonization funding reconciliation

• Infrastructure

• New joint Midland Outpatients/CHIGAMIK location project

• Current Toanche building on Penetanguishene campus needs renovations to modernize and improve patient care

• Future replacement of Toanche and Bayfield patient care buildings estimated at $200 million or higher

• Continue to review and finalize Post Construction Operating Plan (PCOP) funding support for the Atrium building

• Transition to new Atrium building continuing

• Expensive Electronic Health Record and other technology needs

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Fundraising focus

Advocacy and Community Outreach• Waypoint Film Series and panel discussions • Outreach events (Educational presentations, Art Project, gala)

Enhancing Patient Care• Enhancing addiction and trauma treatment and care• Renovations to current space (Treatment Mall, Seniors Rec)

Technology and Hospital Equipment• Personal Computer Video Conferencing equipment, Hi-Lo beds,

sit/stand lifts, accessible bathtubs, vital signs machine, etc.

30 Year Vision• New regional hospital, transitional housing, research/academics

building, hospital boulevard to assist transition to the community

Recent Milestones

At Waypoint• One year anniversary of central intake service for Waypoint referrals

improving access and navigation for patients and families

• 1,200 employees trained and now in second phase of enhanced crisis prevention and intervention program

• Approaching one year anniversary of move of patients into Waypoint’s new Atrium building, re-start of Town of Penetanguishene use of pool, new opportunities for community use of Auditorium

• Year 2 of new 2014-2019 Strategic Plan

• Continual increases in patient satisfaction overall and in several key areas of quality improvement

• Good Things Happen Here fundraising and awareness campaign gaining momentum – highly successful Clara Hughes events

• Third Waypoint Research Institute annual conference planned

2014 Milestones

In the Region and Province• North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN Care Connections Second Curve

focus on faster implementation of system improvements

• Regional investments in community/crisis mental health services

• Provincial government announced Years 4 to 10 of Open Minds, Healthy Minds mental health strategy and funding

– includes $2.75 million to improve access to mental health care and reduce wait times at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Waypoint, the Royal in Ottawa and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services in Whitby

– $16 million for supportive housing

– new Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council announced

Events

• April 29/30th, 2015

– Waypoint hosts University of Toronto Annual Forensic Research Day and seminars

• Mental Health Week - May 4 to 10, 2015

– Oak Ridge documentary screening – May 6th at 7 pm, Waypoint Auditorium

• May 14, 2015

– Thriving beyond Surviving, Waypoint Annual Professional Practice Advisory Council Conference

• June 4, 2015

– Waypoint Annual General Meeting with guest Erin Hodgson and other youth from the Jack Project, 1:30 pm, Waypoint Auditorium

For all event details: www.waypointcentre.ca

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Non-departmentalAssets 39,985.58 Liabilities/Equity 1,307,491.85 1,347,477.43

General AdministrationTaxation - General Revenue - Council 7,170.11 Administration 150,037.27 Corporate Health and Safety 486.03 Community Health & Safety Program 2,324.22 By-Law 518.23 Animal Control - Huronia Airport - Huronia Museum - Chamber of Commerce - 160,535.86

Parking 1,379.71

Planning & DevelopmentBuilding Dept. 3,204.21 Midland Bay Landing 11,863.71 Planning 9,910.25 Committee of Adjustment 1,173.50 Heritage Committee 437.06

26,588.73

Fire Service 19,040.60

Parks and RecreationHarbour 1,574.70 Parks 11,868.52 NSSRC 72,125.98 Recreation 4,938.89 Tourism 10,407.71 100,915.80

Public WorksWorks Depot 38,148.84 Roads 65,506.79 Equipment/Vehicle Maintenance 22,593.87 Sidewalks & Curbs - Transit 160,526.59 Street Lighting 17,279.20 Engineering 1,872.17 Storm Sewers - 305,927.46

Water 77,482.34

Wastewater Treatment 86,250.67 Subtotal - Town 2,125,598.60

CountyRegular Levy 1,471,018.00

1,903,303.93 TOTAL TO BE CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL* 5,499,920.53

*Excludes Police, Library, SSEA as these accounts are approved by their governing Board.

TOWN OF MIDLANDCONFIRMATION OF ACCOUNTS

MARCH 2015

School Board Payments

April 14, 2015 Re: Request to conduct Walk along waterfront area near Tiffin House Dear Town of Midland: I am writing to confirm permission for the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County to hold a walk along trails and area near Tiffin House on Sunday, June 14, 2015 between 10-11 am. We expect less than 80 people in your community to join us. I had received verbal approval from the Town of Midland in February and was asked to forward a letter as well confirming the event . Each year, the Society conducts Walk for Alzheimer’s in communities throughout Simcoe County. Last year our volunteers raised over $50,000 to help fund education programs and support services that the Society provides to people in our region who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Please take this opportunity to support the work of the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County – a local organization in your community. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Alisa Sears (currently on medical leave) Fund Development Coordinator (705) 717-4897 (cell) Interim contact: Erika Rice (705) 329-0909 Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow…®

April 21, 2015 Town of Midland 575 Dominion Avenue Midland, ON L4R 1R2 The County of Simcoe & District of Muskoka office of the Heart and Stroke Foundation is preparing to host our annual Big Bike event in Midland. Event Date: Tuesday June 9th, 2015 Host Site: The Boathouse Eatery Start time: 1:00pm End time: 7:00pm- approx. Current Schedule;

Revera 1:00pmAnytime Fitness 2:00pmNorth Simcoe Family Health Team 2:30pmTiffin House 4:30pmTown of Penetang 5:00pmBayfield House 5:15pmTown of Mildand 5:30pmTeam Eric 1/2 Team 6:30pm

Number of Rides: _8-9_ Ride times: Proposed Route: Left onto Bayshore, Right onto Midland, Right onto Elizabeth, Right onto King to return to the Boathouse Eatery Parking lot. We will conduct this event with due care and vigilant attention to the legislated traffic control measures and signage. We will also comply with all rules of the road, as prescribed by the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. To further ensure safety of our participants, we will have a minimum of 2 CPR trained volunteers at the event. Please check the appropriate box(es) below, sign, date and fax back to me at 705-737-0902. The Town of Midland grants permission to host this event. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is to: sign the contract provided. obtain a permit to have the Big Bike on public streets. obtain a permit for parking. contact the roads and public works department for approval. contact the parks and recreation department for approval and/or contracts. contact the local police department for authorization to hold the event Additional Requirements: Signature ______________________________ Date: ________________

With Heartfelt Thanks, Christine Drury, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada [email protected] 705-737-1020

GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT 2015-4 Report of the General Committee of Council Meeting held Monday, April 13, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers. Present: Deputy Mayor M. Ross, Mayor G. McKay, Councillors J. Main,

C. Oschefski, G. MacDonald, G. Canning, J. Contin, P. File and S. Strathearn

Also Present: C. Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer A. Fay, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO

S. Berriault, Director of Operations B. Peter, Director of Parks and Recreation W. Crown, Director of Planning and Building Services K. Desroches, Deputy Clerk DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST No declarations were made. SECTION A – PUBLIC WORKS MATTERS (Referred to the Chair, Councillor P. File) 1. PW-2015-11 Monthly Report on Waterworks March 2015

Your Committee received as information a report dated April 8, 2015, from J. Beauchamp, Compliance Officer, which included details on current water quality, distribution maintenance, training, the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard, sustainability plan goals, and sample results for the month of March 2015.

2. PW-2015-12 Pending Tenders – Maintenance Department Vehicles

Your Committee received as information a report dated April 8, 2015, from S. Berriault, Director of Operations, providing information regarding pending tenders.

General Committee - 2 - April 13, 2015 Report 2015-4

SECTION B – ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (Referred to the Chair, Councillor J. Contin) 1. CL-2015-21 Farmers’ Market Application

Your Committee reviewed a report dated March 30, 2015, from A. Fay, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO. Following a review of the Report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report CL-2015-21 dated March 30, 2015, staff be directed to bring forward the appropriate by-law providing for an amendment to By-law 2010-28 specific to the licensing of Farmers’ Markets within the Town of Midland; And further that notice of the proposed changes be prepared in accordance with the Town’s Notice By-law being 2009-20.

2. CL-2015-23 Procedural By-law - Meeting Processes

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 1, 2015, from A. Fay, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report CL-2015-23 dated April 1, 2015, staff be directed to proceed based on the recommendations contained within the conclusion section of the staff report; And further that all applicable changes be included within a by-law to amend By-law 2010-42 being the Town’s Procedural By-law; And further that notice of the proposed changes be prepared in accordance with the Town’s Notice By-law being 2009-20; And further that said by-law be brought forward to the April Council meeting for consideration.

3. CAO-2015-4 Strategic Planning Priorities of Council

Your Committee reviewed a report dated March 31, 2015, from C. Tripp, CAO. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report CAO-2015-4 dated March 31, 2015, the Strategic Planning Priorities of Council be adopted.


The report will be posted on the Town’s website. Copies of the report will also be available, upon request, at the Municipal Office. Staff was directed to amend the current staff report template to include a Strategic Planning Section should the topic of the report fall within the Strategic Plan. CAO Tripp noted that a report providing an update on the status of items identified with the Strategic Plan will be provided to Council on a quarterly basis.

4. CAO-2015-5 MPUC – Ownership Opportunities

Your Committee reviewed a report dated February 6, 2015, from C. Tripp, CAO. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report CAO-2015-5 dated February 6, 2015, staff be directed to accept the offer of Borden Ladner Gervais for the review of all opportunities for ownership of the MPUC.

Your Committee directed the CAO to extend an invitation to Mark Rodger of Borden Ladner Gervais to attend the Special Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2015.

5. CAO-2015-7 Games Manager Position Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 7, 2015, from C. Tripp, CAO.

Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended:

That, further to Report CAO-2015-7 dated April 7, 2015, Council appoints Bryan Peter, representing BNKB Consulting Inc., as the Games Manager for the 2016 Ontario 55+ Summer Games.

6. CAO-2015-6 Information Technology Strategic Plan

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 2, 2015, from Z. Fleras, GIS/IT Technician. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report CAO-2015-6 dated April 2, 2015, the proposal from Optimus SBR for an information technology (IT) assessment and the creation of an Information Technology Strategic Plan for the Town of Midland in the amount of $33,750, inclusive of all disbursements, taxes, except HST, be accepted.


7. AU-2015-2 4th Quarter Financial Statements

Your Committee received as information a report dated March 30, 2015, from J. Hancock, Deputy Treasurer.

8. AU-2015-3 2014 Audited Financial Statements

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 4, 2015, from M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report AU-2015-3 dated April 4, 2015, Council approve the 2014 audited financial statements and appoint KPMG LLP as auditors for the 2015 fiscal year.

9. TR-2015-9 2015 BIA Budget

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 2, 2015, from M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report TR-2015-9, Council approve the BIA 2015 Budget.

10. TR-2015-10 Development Charge Reserve

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 2, 2015, from M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer. That further to Report TR-2015-10 dated April 2, 2015, Council receive as information the 2014 Annual Report on Development Charge Reserves, as required under the Act.

11. PL-2015-28 Planning Department Staffing

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 9, 2015, from W. Crown, Director of Planning and Building Services. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report PL-2015-28 dated April 9, 2015, the Planning and Building Services Department staffing be as set out in the above report and that the hiring of a new full-time Senior Planner, in lieu of the Planner position, be approved for the commencement of the recruitment process.


12. Application for a Vendor’s Market – Request

Your Committee reviewed an email dated March 26, 2015, from Ms. J. Charlebois, requesting that Council amend or create a by-law which would allow her to host a vendor’s market in Midland. Following discussion on the matter, staff was directed to forward a letter to Ms. Charlebois advising of Council’s decision to permit only one Farmers’ Market per season on municipal property, and recommending that she consider holding her market on private property.

SECTION C – COMMUNITY SERVICES MATTERS (Referred to the Chair, Deputy Mayor M. Ross) 1. PR-2015-19 Trail between Ingram Crescent and Cook Drive LRG/Devonleigh

Homes Subdivision

Your Committee received as information a report dated March 23, 2015, from B. Peter, Director of Parks and Recreation.

2. PR-2015-20 Moosepower Solar Panel Project at the North Simcoe Sports and

Recreation Centre

Your Committee reviewed a report dated March 25, 2015, from B. Peter, Director of Parks and Recreation. Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, as recommended in Report PR-2015-20 dated March 25, 2015, the report be received as information; And that staff be directed to bring forward a further report on the status of the project pending final direction from Moosepower.

3. PR-2015-21 Information Report Your Committee received as information a report dated March 30 2015, from B.

Peter, Director of Parks and Recreation, providing an update on programs, events, committees, and departmental operations.

4. PR-2015-22 Grass Cutting Tender

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 8, 2015, from B. Peter, Director of Parks and Recreation.


Following a review of the report, your Committee recommended: That, further to Report PR-2015-22 dated April 8, 2015, Council approve the total tender for grass cutting as submitted by B.W. Services in the amount of $15,470.

5. PR-2015-23 Tourism and Special Events Report

Your Committee received as information a report dated April 9, 2015, from N. Major, Tourism and Special Events Manager, providing information regarding tourism and special events initiatives.

6. Fire Department Activity Report Your Committee received as information an Activity Report from T. Toole, Deputy

Fire Chief, providing information for the month of March 2015. 7. Midland Bay Sailing Club Lease

Your Committee reviewed a report dated April 13, 2015, from B. Peter, Director of Parks and Recreation, recommending that staff be directed to prepare a 15 year lease for Council adoption at the April 27, 2015 meeting with the Midland Bay Sailing Club based on (a) the Town’s lease template; (b) annual lease payments of $10,000 for 2015-2019, $13,500 for 2020-2024 with the annual lease payments for 2025-2029 to be negotiated; (c) and appropriate option to purchase clause.

Following discussion, your Committee deferred consideration of the matter pending an additional report from staff providing further details together with a copy of the draft lease agreement.

SECTION D – OTHER BUSINESS 1. Midland Public Library – Report to Council

Your Committee received as information a report from B. Molesworth, CEO/Chief Librarian, providing an update on Library operations, activities and events for April 2015.

2. Councillor File advised that the Town will be holding an Open House on

Tuesday, April 14, 2015, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Midland Cultural Centre to receive input from the public on the Downtown Master Plan. Everyone is encouraged to attend.


3. C. Oschefski extended an invitation to all Midland residents to participate in a Little Lake Park Clean Up. The event is taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2015, from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Feast Catering will be holding a free barbeque at noon for all participants. There are currently 165 participants confirmed. Gloves and bags will be provided. Donations are welcome to help cover the cost of the food.

4. Deputy Mayor Ross extended congratulations to the Images Dance Company for

its performance at a recent completion held in Barrie.

Moved by G. Canning Seconded by P. File THAT this General Committee of Council adjourn at 10:00 p.m. CARRIED. A. Fay, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO

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Carried: ___ Defeated: ___Deferred: ___ _________________________________ MAYOR or CHAIR

The Corporation of the Town of Midland Resolution No. 2015-

Date: April 27, 2015 MOVED BY: __________________________ SECONDED BY: __________________________

That further to Mr. D. Chapman’s March 23, 2015, deputation to Council, Council approves, in principle, the Terry Fox Foundation’s request to conduct the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 20, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as per the route provided, subject to staff approval of the related Special Events Application.

Carried: ___ Defeated: ___Deferred: ___ _________________________________ MAYOR or CHAIR

The Corporation of the Town of Midland Resolution No. 2015-

Date: April 27, 2015 MOVED BY: __________________________ SECONDED BY: __________________________

Whereas municipal street lighting promotes public security and safe enjoyment of ones surroundings; And whereas Puddicombe Road does not enjoy the benefit of municipal street lighting; Now therefore, Midland Council instructs staff to obtain a quotation from MPUC for the purchase and installation of municipal street lighting on Puddicombe Road; And further that said lighting be sufficient to meet the municipal standard for same; And further that the said quote be presented to Council for inclusion in the 2016 Public Works budget.

Council 1 Green Municipal Funding April 27, 2015 Risk Assessment Consulting Report WPSC2015-002

STAFF REPORT

DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION: Waterfront Project Steering Committee CHAIR: Mayor Gord McKay DATE: April 22, 2015 REPORT NO: WPSC2015-002 Green Municipal Funding

Risk Assessment Consulting RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept the recommendation from the Waterfront Project Steering Committee to decline the award of funds from the Green Municipal Fund. BACKGROUND: In the summer of 2014, the Town applied for Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to cover 50% of the cost of the Risk Assessment consulting works for the Midland Bay Landing site. Without any confirmation that the GMF funding would ever be realized, the scope of this work was included in the agreement struck in March 2015 with Consar (Mountain Ridge Estates). In April 2015 notification was received that GMF funding had been awarded to the Town of Midland. ANALYSIS: The following points of concern were raised by the Committee:

How could the funds be used for work under the development agreement? Could the town sole source the consultant? Would the amount of the funding be fast enough to coincide with the development

schedule? Would, by retaining the Risk Assessment scope of work, the Town actually take back

liability for the environmental issues that are covered clearly by Consar under the development agreement.

Would it be wise to ‘turn down’ the GMF award in light of its potential impact on future awards?

Council 2 Green Municipal Funding April 27, 2015 Risk Assessment Consulting Report WPSC2015-002

CONCLUSIONS: Upon careful consideration, the committee felt that, on balance, it was better to decline the GMF award and leave all the liability, coordination and cost of the environmental assessment and clean-up with the Developer as covered in the development agreement. SUSTAINABILITY: This recommendation is consistent with the following sustainability plan goals:

n/a FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the Midland Bay Landing budget based upon this recommendation. Prepared by: Jamie Galloway, Town Engineer Reviewed by: Carolyn Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer cc: W. Crown, Director of Planning and Building Services M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer

Council 1 Tandem Axle Diesel Snow Plough April 27, 2014 Truck with Accessories Report PW2015-C02

STAFF REPORT

DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION: Operations/Maintenance CHAIR: Councillor P. File DATE: April 23, 2015 REPORT: PW2015-C02

Tandem Axle Diesel Snow Plough Truck With Accessories RECOMMENDATION: That the tender from Currie Truck Centre for the supply of a 2016 Tandem Axle Diesel Powered Cab and Chassis (Snow Plough Truck), with Accessories, in the amount of $247,900.00 inclusive of trade-in and exclusive of all taxes, be accepted. BACKGROUND: Tenders were advertised in the Thursday, April 9, 2015 edition of the Midland Mirror newspaper and on the Town of Midland website. Tenders were opened by Mayor Gord McKay on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 12:00 noon in the presence of Rick Dalziel and myself, together with a number of Tender Bidders. The tenders for the supply of a 2016 Tandem Axle Diesel Powered Snow Plough Truck with accessories in ascending order (inclusive of trade-in and exclusive of taxes), are as follows:

Contractor Truck Cost Less Trade-In Tender Bid 1. 2. 3.

Currie Truck - Freightliner B & I Truck – Western Star Mid-Ontario - Mack

$281,400.00

$299,180.00

$316,061.58

$33,500.00

$17,000.00

$20,000.00

$247,900.00

$282,180.00

$296,061.58

We have reviewed the low tender with respect to pricing and the Tenderers ability to supply the tendered product and find everything to be in order.

Council 2 Tandem Axle Diesel Snow Plough April 27, 2014 Truck with Accessories Report PW2015-C02

ANALYSIS: The tender called for the supply of a 2016 Tandem Axle Diesel Powered Cab and Chassis (Snow Plough Truck) with Accessories, which accessories include a dump box with sand spreader and a pre-wetting system, to be delivered to the Town on or before October 30, 2015. Currie Truck Centre met all the specifications set out in the tender, including the required delivery date. The jump in the bid pricing this year over last year is due largely to the exchange rate between the Canadian and US dollars. CONCLUSIONS: Based on our review of the tenders, we recommend acceptance of the low tender from Currie Truck Centre for the supply of a 2016 Tandem Axle Diesel Powered Cab and Chassis (Snow Plough Truck) with accessories for the price of $280,127.00 (inclusive of trade-in and exclusive of all taxes). SUSTAINABILITY: This recommendation is consistent with the following sustainability plan goals:

Reduce consumption of natural resources: energy consumption FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 2015 budget contains an amount of $270,000.00 for the purchase of this equipment. Prepared by: Shawn Berriault, Director of Operations Reviewed by: Carolyn Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer cc: R. Dalziel, Manager of Maintenance Operations M. Villeneuve, Director of Finance/Treasurer

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

REPORT NO. 2015-4

Report of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held at 7:00 p.m. on

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office.

Present: Chair, Councillor G. Canning Vice Chair Councillor G. MacDonald Mayor G. McKay Councillor J. Main Councillor C. Oschefski Councillor S. Strathearn Councillor J. Contin

Also Present: Director of Planning and Building Services, W. Crown Chief Administrative Officer, C. Tripp Planner, A. Betty

Regrets: Deputy Mayor M. Ross Councillor P. File

1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Chair read the introductory remarks respecting safety matters and respectful communication policies.

2. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were none declared.

3. PUBLIC MEETING A) Official Plan Review Project The Director of Planning and Building Services confirmed that Notice had been given under Section 26 of the Planning Act and the Town’s Notice By-law. The Director then gave a presentation on the Official Plan Review Project. Comments Christine Johnston – Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Highlighted the Healthy Communities Design Policy Statements document previously provided by the Health Unit to staff and Council.

Bill Kernahan – Resident

Requested clarification of the Town’s designation as a “Primary Settlement Area” under the Growth Plan and questioned how it will be included in the Official Plan Review Project.

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B) Sign By-law Amendment C.1/2015 - Tynk Outdoor – Amphibious Floating Water Signs

The Director of Planning and Building Services confirmed that Notice had been given as directed by Council and under Town’s Notice By-law. The Director noted that comments were received by: Department of Fisheries and Ocean – Email dated March 10, 2015 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Letter dated March 10, 2015 Transport Canada – Navigation Protection Program – Email dated March 11, 2015 Public Comments – 52 emails and or letters from the Public The Director then gave an overview of the application. Comments The applicant spoke respecting the application and provided further clarification to the proposal:

The proposed regulation regarding the length of signs was a maximum and that smaller billboards were likely;

Indicated that she envisioned only a few signs in the water bodies;

Noted that only local businesses would be considered for advertising;

Indicated that the signs could be used for special events only;

Stated that the proposed signs will be close to shore and would not interfere with navigation.

Paul Wismer of 325 Aberdeen Boulevard - stated that the concept was a “bad idea”. He noted that the Town should be promoting tourism and the natural beauty of the waterfront. Kevin Cowie of 1495 Par Four Drive – noted that the concept of special event signage should be contemplated. Freida Baldwin of 200 Bayfield Avenue – indicated that the Town should keep the waterfront pristine, inquired about the cost/benefit of the proposed sign and stated some concerns with the proposed regulations. The Committee requested clarification that the Town had authority to permit or prohibit signs in the water bodies within the Corporation. Staff noted that the Municipality regulated advertising devices and therefore had authority; however, there would be multiple levels of government who would also have jurisdiction. The Committee inquired whether the Town could consider these types of signs for special events if this application was refused. Staff noted that this may be possible however it was not the request of the application for amendment.


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The Chair thanked everyone for their attendance and participation and advised that the Committee will consider the Amendment and the results of the public consultation later tonight in the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Development Committee.

Chair Councillor Canning closed the Public Meeting at 7:45 p.m. to reconvene

immediately for regular Planning and Development Committee meeting.

4. ITEMS FOR REVIEW/DISCUSSION

A) Sign By-law Amendment C.1/2015

Tynk Outdoor – Amphibious Floating Water Signs

The Committee had before it for consideration Staff Report PL-2015-25 dated March 26, 2015 with respect to a Sign By-law Amendment to creation of a new type of Advertising Device - “Amphibious Floating Water Sign” and the results of the Public Consultation. Committee had considerable discussion with respect a number of aspects of the application and matter.

Recommendation After discussion on the Item the Committee recommends the following:

1. That the Planning and Development Committee of Council recommends the

refusal of Sign Amendment Application C.1/2015 regarding “Amphibious

Floating Water Signs” and directs staff to bring forward an Amendment to Sign

By-law 2011-79 to prohibit “Amphibious Floating Water Signs” in the Town of

Midland.

B) Official Plan Review Project - Work Plan and Schedule The Committee had before it for consideration Staff Report PL-2015-23 dated March 10, 2015 with respect to the Official Plan Review Project. Committee had discussion regarding the Item and the Staff Report on the issues of the composition Steering Committee, the status of the County of Simcoe Official Plan, and public engagement on the process/themes.

Recommendation The Committee recommends as follows:

1. That Staff be directed to initiate the Official Plan Review Project as outlined in

Staff Report PL-2013-23 dated March 10, 2015.


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C) Tiffin Harbour Development Corporation – Sunrise Pier CD-T-0602

725 Aberdeen Boulevard

Request for extension of Condominium Approval The Committee had before it for consideration Staff Report PL-2015-26 dated March 26, 2015 with respect to a request for Extension to Condominium Approval. Committee had discussion regarding Item and the Staff Report.

Question as to when servicing capacity would be allocated to the development.

Recommendation The Committee recommends as follows:

1. That the Council of the Town of Midland grants an extension of Draft Plan of

Condominium Approval pursuant to Section 51 (33) of the Planning Act for the

Tiffin Harbour Development Corporation “Sunrise Pier” Draft Plan of

Condominium, File No. CD-T-0602, for a period of three (3) years to April 27,

2018 including the additional conditions as identified in Staff Report PL-2015-

26.

2. That pursuant to Sub-Section 51(47) of the Planning Act, Council determines

that no further written Notice under Sub-Section 51(45) is required.

5. FOR INFORMATION

A) Building Report – February 2015 – Noted and Filed.

B) EDCNS – Update as of March 3, 2015 - Noted and Filed.

C) OMB Hearing Update Respecting 990 Sumac Lane - Memo - Noted and Filed.

D) Public Meeting Notice – Review of Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plans - Noted and

Filed.

6. OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business.

7. ADJOURNMENT On a Motion by Councillor Oschefski the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.


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__________________________ Wesley R. Crown, BES, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Building Services A/Clerk


BY-LAW 2015-15

A by-law to amend By-law 2010-28 being a by-law to license and regulate Auctioneers, Hawkers and Peddlers, Farmers’ Markets and Refreshment

Vehicles within the Town of Midland. WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, Section 151 (1), provides that a local municipality may provide for a system of licensing businesses; AND WHEREAS it is the intent of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Midland to regulate Auctioneers, Hawkers and Peddlers, Farmers’ Markets and Refreshment Vehicles within the municipality in order to protect and promote the health and safety of its residents by regulating the goods and merchandise sold, the manner in which those items are sold and the locations from which they are sold; AND WHEREAS Council has reviewed the current process regarding Farmers’ Markets and Hawkers and Peddlers within the Town and wishes to amend the existing by-law to better reflect the current needs of the Town; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-law 2012-28 be amended by adding the following under Section 1 – Definitions:

(d) “Farmers Market” means a seasonal, multi-vendor, market selling agricultural, food, art and craft products including home-grown produce, home-made crafts and value added products where the majority of vendors are primary producers (including preserves, baked goods, meat, dairy products etc.).

2. That By-law 2010-28 be further amended by adding the following under Section 9 –

Farmers’ Market: (d) The number of licensed Farmers’ Markets located on municipal property is

limited to one per season (ie: indoor/outdoor). (e) The applicant shall ensure that all Farmers’ Market vendors are restricted to

Simcoe County with the majority of producers of farm products primarily selling or offering for sale their own products. No vendors shall resell food products produced by others.

(f) The applicant shall ensure that all certificates of approval that may be required

from various agencies including the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit have been obtained from its vendors.

3. That the Set Fine Schedule of By-law 2010-28 be amended by inserting the following

sections: “Fail to apply for a valid annual Farmers Market License, Section 9 a), $595”

4. That the Set Fine Schedule of By-law 2010-28 be further amended by updating Column

3 Set Fine as follows: 1. $160 2. $100 3. $325 4. $100 5. $120 6. $325 7. $100

5. That this by-law shall come into force and effect on the on the final passage thereof. BY-LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27th DAY OF APRIL 2015.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND MAYOR CLERK


BY-LAW 2015-22

A by-law to amend By-law 2010-42 being the Rules of Procedure for Council and its Committees

WHEREAS Section 238 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. c.25 provides that a Council shall adopt a procedure by-law governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings; AND WHEREAS Council has determined that there are specific sections within the current procedural by-law that require amendments in order to reflect current practice; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-law 2010-42 be further amended by inserting the following under

Section A – Council and Committee Meetings, General: 6. A member of Council is not permitted to attend a meeting of Council

through alternative means such as skype, teleconference etc. 2. That By-law 2010-42 be amended by inserting the following under Section A –

Council and Committee Meetings, Council in Closed Session, General: 12. All hard copy documents provided during a Closed Meeting of Council

are to be returned to the Clerk prior to the adjournment of the meeting unless otherwise determined by the Clerk.

3. That By-law 2010-42 be further amended by inserting the following under

Section D – Agendas and Supporting Material: 9. If a member of Council wishes to comment on a specific agenda item and

they are unable to attend the related meeting they may provide their comments in writing to the Clerk prior to 3:00 pm on the meeting day. The comments would then be included in the “Addendum to Agenda”.

4. That this by-law shall come into force and effect on the final passage thereof. BY-LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27TH DAY OF APRIL 2015. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND _________________________________ MAYOR __________________________________ CLERK

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND BY-LAW 2015-25

A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on April 27, 2015 and to authorize its execution.

WHEREAS under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, Municipal Council is required to exercise its powers by by-law unless specifically authorized to do otherwise; AND WHEREAS in many cases, action which is taken or authorized to be taken by Council or by a Committee of Council does not lend itself to an individual by-law; AND WHEREAS The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Midland adopted By-law 2010-42 establishing rules of order and procedures for the Council; AND WHEREAS provision was made in By-law 2010-42, as amended, for enactment of a Confirmatory By-law at the end of each Regular or Special Council Meeting to confirm recommendations and actions approved at that meeting; AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Council Meeting of April 27, 2015; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the action of Council at its Council Meeting of April 27, 2015, with respect

to each resolution, by-law, recommendation, adoption of staff reports and all other motions and matters taken by the Council at its meetings, is, except where the prior approval of The Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if such proceeding and action were expressly adopted and confirmed by by-law.

2. THAT any member of Council who dissented from any action or proceeding or

has abstained from discussion and voting thereon shall be deemed to have dissented or abstained, as the case may be, in respect to this By-law as it applies to such action or proceeding.

3. THAT the Head of Council and the proper officers of the Municipality are hereby

authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Head of Council and Clerk, or their designates, are hereby authorized and directed to execute all necessary documents and to affix the corporate seal of the Municipality to all such documents.

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4. THAT this By-law shall come into force and effect on the final passage thereof. BY-LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27TH DAY OF APRIL, 2015. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND MAYOR CLERK