Ladies
and Gentlemen
The
kids are out of school; air conditioners are buzzing; hazy smoke is drifting
from the BBQ as your friends arrive – the lazy days of summer are here. Politicians
need a break too, so just a few notes from the Town.
On
Tuesday July 3rd, a special meeting of Council has been called for
noon at the Library (Community Room). Council will consider a status report from
KPMG on our Town operations as well as a request for parking assistance by the
Midland Cultural Centre.
Wednesday
July 4th I will be at County for a full day strategic planning
session. Later that evening, note that
the monthly Planning and Development Committee meeting has been cancelled for
July.
On
Thursday July 5th a special unveiling of the Sarah Burke Street sign
will take place at the Huron Street location at 5:00 pm.
Saturday
July 7th its Community Reach’s annual fundraising motorcycle ride.
If you like choppers you want to be at the NSSRC at 10:00 am.
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Some
of the fun dates you will want to be aware of this summer.
July 14th - the 18th
annual Library Garden Tour from 9:00 am to 4:00pm. 16 gardens will be featured this year. Tickets
are required.
July 14th - Garfield Dunlop holds his annual BBQ in Coldwater
starting at 3:00 pm.
July 16th – The International
Joint Commission invites public comment on its Upper Great Lakes Report “Addressing
Uncertainty in the Upper Great Lakes Water Levels” That’s at 7:00 pm at
the NSSRC.
August 11th – The
annual downtown Artwalk festival featuring artists and family entertainment.
August 24th
to 26th – The return of Tugfest well see an armada
of tugs in our harbor
Every Sunday morning, don’t forget
our own downtown Farmers Market – rain or shine.
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And
not to leave you with the impression that Council and staff are taking the
summer off - just a few of the things that we will be working on:
Council meetings will
occur at 7:00 pm on July 23rd and August 27th. The PDC will
meet on August 8th.
KPMG operational review will
continue through the summer. Planned
public meetings are July 24th at 7:00 pm at the Town, with a final
report on September 13th.
Economic development will be
in high gear with the launch of the Renew Midland program; a proposal for an
area business incubator; a recommendation on how to organize and fund our
economic initiatives; a review to streamline our development application
process; final preparations on our new economic website and the September 29th
Prosperity Summit.
Preparations
for the public discussion of the Unimin
lands.
Decision
on converting our streetlights to
energy efficient LED lights.
Consideration
of a park dedication for Sarah Burke.
Receive
a staff report on transit services
considering in-town services as well as a link with our neighbors in Penetanguishene
Discuss
the transfer of the municipal leaf
pick-up to the County in 2013.
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News
from the Town will take a brief break this summer – back in September. Special bulletins will be sent as needed. Enjoy
Midland’s beautiful summer. See you at Canada
Day at Little Lake Park.
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s exciting Year of Having Fun - 2012.
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