Ladies and Gentlemen
This past Wednesday saw a “Town Hall” meeting at St. Paul’s
on the downtown safety issue. It was attended by some 40 people many of whom
chose to speak to the matter. Two key
take-a-ways were that this is a long standing issue in the downtown and it is
causing some significant distress in certain areas. A good discussion that will
lead to recommendations for action in both the short and long term.
The
Week Ahead
On Monday the 25th Council meets at 6:15
pm in closed to discuss three matters including potential litigation and nominations
to a committee. At 7:00 pm it’s the June Council meeting including:
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A Public Meeting (you may speak) regarding Building
Permit fees. Since Town staff now provides
these services in both Midland and Penetanguishene, staff is proposing that we
harmonize our fees to minimize confusion
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Presentation of Senior of the Year Award to
Mr. Tom Barber
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Three deputations:
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Midland Public Library update
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Guesthouse Shelter request for forgiveness of
their $25,000 loan
o
EDCNS year in review with Roy Ellis
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Discussion of the workplan of the Community
Safety Task Force, especially given that no external consultant has been hired
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Introduction of “lame duck” provisions for
Council. The Municipal Act allows for some of the authorities of Council to be
delegated to staff during the post nomination period if it is likely that less
than 75% of current Councilors will continue into the new term. The election
draws nigh.
Tuesday the 26th sees County Council start
at 9:00 am in Midhurst. At 3:00 pm the North
Simcoe Housing Working Group meets at Town Hall to consider a proposal for a new
housing style called “shared accommodation”. If developed properly this method could provide
much needed affordable housing in our area. Then at 5:00 pm Heads of Council meet in
Penetanguishene to review a number of area issues, including the work of the Community
Safety Task Force and the Huronia Airport.
Wednesday the 27th is also a busy day
starting at 2:00 pm with a Community Safety Task Force meeting at Town Hall. At 4:00 pm our MCC hosts its AGM at the MCC. And
at 7:00 pm you are invited to a special meeting of Council to hear about our
new Procedural By-Law. This By-Law will set the ground rules for how Council
deals with all matters set before it.
On Thursday the Pearl Mist returns to our Town dock
and is met with an all day celebration. Please do come down and welcome our
visitors. At noon please join the Georgian
Bay General Hospital Foundation AGM being held at the MCC. Lunch will be served
while they provide you with an update on the Foundation and the hospital. Not
to be outdone, our hospital hosts its own AGM in Conference Room 1 at the
hospital at 4:00 pm.
The energy starts to build at 7:00 pm with both GBDSS and
St. Theresa`s hosting their graduation ceremonies. Drive carefully. And at 8:00
pm it’s an evening with the Bee Gees at MCC.
Friday June 29 – time to celebrate summer.
The Midland Rib Fest returns with great BBQ and craft beer! Northern Heat Rib Series is bringing the BEST
BBQ in Canada right to your backyard! Join us for a weekend full of food, fun,
and entertainment as you enjoy all the event has to offer.
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Location: David Onley Park - 475 Bayshore
Drive, Midland
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Friday 4PM - 11PM, Saturday 11AM - 11PM,
Sunday 11AM - 7PM
FREE Admission, FREE Parking; Great weather – can it get
any better.
And the Huronia Braves Lacrosse Tournament gets underway
at the NSSRC.
Week -
End
Saturday June 30
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10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Hospice Huronia is
holding a HOT DOG & BAKE SALE at the Penetanguishene Curling Club. Call
705-245-7611 for information
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11:00 am to 11:00 pm – Ribfest at David Onley
Park
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Huronia Braves lacrosse tournament all week
end at the NSSRC
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At dusk (9ish) – Downtown Movie Night
featuring Canadian Bacon
Sunday July 1- Canada Day
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All day - Canada Day festivities from the parade
at 10:30 am to fireworks in the evening. For more information: http://www.midland.ca/Shared%20Documents/Events%20page/Canada%20Day%202018%20schedule%20v4.pdf
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11:00 am to 7:00 pm – Ribfest at David Onley
Park
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Huronia Braves lacrosse tournament all week
end at the NSSRC
Council
Issues Update
Official
Plan Review
The
Town held its last public OPR status meeting of this Council term this past
week. The draft plan reflected the input received on the Natural Heritage designation
in addition to changes to the definition of ``employment lands``. These changes, once agreed by Council,
will then be presented to County Council for its approval.
Complicating
this process are the upcoming elections, which will require a work stoppage and
the requirement of the County to undertake a Municipal Comprehensive Review,
which once completed will require us to further adjust our plan.
Who
said planning was easy.
Gord McKay
The
Year for Forging Our Future - 2018
1 comment:
Hello I know this is completely unrelated but I’d like to address the issue of cab fairs in the town of midland . Prices have been going up without reason and distance doesn’t seem to change the price . I was charged 9 dollars for a 2 minute drive in town. The price is rediculous , we need actual rates , not rates that are made up on the spot by drivers trying to make extra money .
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