Ladies and Gentlemen
Our lovely summer weather continues and about 60 new home
purchasers were at the Seasons on Little Lake sod turning event on Saturday to appreciate
it. This is a major residential project that will add over 1,000 homes and some
2,000 to 3,000 new residents. They expect to get the first phase ground work
done this summer and possibly start foundation work on the homes in the
fall. Occupancy is slated for spring
2019.
The
Week Ahead
Monday the 28th and right to
business with a closed meeting at Town Hall at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing a
personal matter (staffing). At 7:00 pm it’s
the May Council meeting including:
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Public meeting (you may speak) on two topics:
o
Removal of the holding symbol at 960 Sumac
Lane
o
Midland’s 2018 water and wastewater rates
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Three deputations
o
Georgian Bay Fisheries presentation by Mary
Muter
o
2018 Terry Fox Run organization with Don
Chapman
o
Request to rename the seniors room at NSSRC
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2018 tax rate by-law should be passed. We are
looking at an all in average tax reduction of 1.2%. (Yes, that was reduction)
On Tuesday the 29th at 11:00 am the OPP
Central Region will be holding its Awards Ceremony at the Quality Inn. Then at
noon the Askennonia Senior Center, along with Huronia Museum and students
from Georgian Bay District Secondary School will be showcasing their project "A Peek at the Past". It's an
oral history project and students have interviewed three North Simcoe
residents. The interviews have been recorded and edited by local videographer,
Eamonn O'Connell. Askennonia is hosting a free, open-to-all luncheon at noon. That’s
at the NSSRC.
Wednesday sees an Audit Committee meeting for
the County at Midhurst. You can attend that too.
Thursday the 31st features a very
timely discussion on Lyme Diseases at the Weybridge community centre, 8340
Hwy 93. Starting at 7:00 pm the evet features expert speakers Jackie Davenport,
SMDHU; Dr. Sheila Driver; and veterinarian Larry Herr. No admission charge.
Friday June 1. One week until the provincial election. Advance polls are open so vote early and avoid
the lineup. Find you closest advance poll at https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html
Week -
End
Saturday June 2
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9;00 am - Kids Fishing Derby and Bike Rodeo
at the Town dock
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Air show at Base Borden. You want to be there
before noon
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12:00 pm - Lakeside Massage opens at their
new location 238 Midland Ave
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1:45 pm the Midland Lions 724 Squadron Air Cadets
have their annual ceremony at the NSSRC
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9:15 pm - Downtown movie night The Jungle
Book, 509 Bay Street, Midland
Sunday June 3
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Air show at Base Borden. You want to be there
before noon
Council
Issues Update
Downtown Safety
The Community Safety
Task Force had its first working meeting.
The work has been divided into two phases: Problem Statement – what are the
problems we are seeing in the downtown and what are the root causes; Solution –
development of a Midland specific safety model and techniques
The CSTF has set
itself an aggressive agenda and intends on meeting its August 31st target.
Midland Bay Landing
With the formation paperwork now approved by Council, the
search is one for quality directors to help develop our 40 acre waterfront
gem. The Town is now advertising for
Board of Director positions for the new Midland Bay Landing Development
Corporation. If you or someone you know may be interested please go to the Town
web page http://www.midland.ca/Pages/Midland-Bay-Landing.aspx
*****
The County of Simcoe is
introducing a new curbside collection program for textiles to help divert these
materials out of landfills. Simcoe County residents will receive one textile
collection this June, with our area’s pick-up scheduled for June 18-22 (Zone 2).
Similar to Leaf and Yard Waste collection, pick-up does not necessarily
coincide with your regular collection day. Items should be placed at the curb
by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. For more information visit www.simcoe.ca/textilecollection
** Reminder for Today – Sunday
May 27. The Mayors Mac and Cheese dinner takes place from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Phil’s
Pub and Eatery in Midland. All proceeds
to We Are the Villagers children’s charity.
Hope to see you there. **
Gord McKay
The
Year for Forging Our Future - 2018