The summer is upon us so meetings at the Town will be fewer and farther between – and so will my updates with News from the Town. But things are not quieting down at Council, as you have seen in the local press.
Council may meet again on July 14th, at the discretion of the Chair. We will have our first Planning Advisory Committee meeting with our new Director of Planning on Wednesday July 9th (“You May Speak”). The Heritage Committee is to meet on July 8th and the Committee of Adjustment on the 10th.
July 1st is all about celebrating this great country of ours. And as you can see in the attached, our Town is doing it in fine style. One special note: there will be a special flag dedication to our veterans taking place at 9:30 am at Huronia Park, at the foot of Bay Street near Bayshore.
Enjoy your summer.
Gord McKay
Friday, June 27, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Monday June 23, 2008
The good old summertime has arrived. And with it we all should be spending more time outside enjoying this beautiful Town we call Midland.
The main meeting for the Town this week will be Council, taking place today (Monday) at 7:00 pm (“Deputation Only”) at the Town. A quieter agenda:
- Will confirm funding for the downtown outreach workers until the end of the year
- A new staff committee to look at the “location, design, cost estimates and timing” for a new Town Hall
- A communiqué from the County about our new Green Bin program (attached)
- An interesting request from the Museum, at the end of the meeting
The Georgian Manor is holding an Open House to review their development plans this Tuesday at 2pm at 7 Harriet Street in Penetanguishene.
And next week will see our new Town Director of Planning aboard. We will return to our regularly scheduled Planning Advisory Committee meetings on July 9.
And don’t for get our big Canada Day celebration coming up July 1st.
Gord McKay
The main meeting for the Town this week will be Council, taking place today (Monday) at 7:00 pm (“Deputation Only”) at the Town. A quieter agenda:
- Will confirm funding for the downtown outreach workers until the end of the year
- A new staff committee to look at the “location, design, cost estimates and timing” for a new Town Hall
- A communiqué from the County about our new Green Bin program (attached)
- An interesting request from the Museum, at the end of the meeting
The Georgian Manor is holding an Open House to review their development plans this Tuesday at 2pm at 7 Harriet Street in Penetanguishene.
And next week will see our new Town Director of Planning aboard. We will return to our regularly scheduled Planning Advisory Committee meetings on July 9.
And don’t for get our big Canada Day celebration coming up July 1st.
Gord McKay
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Sunday June 8, 2008
Garbage! Right after the weather, the most popular topic for discussion this week was the mess on our streets as a result of the annual heavy waste pick-up. You have to believe that in 2008 we should be advanced beyond the point where we have to display mounds of trash on our streets for two weeks. Fortunately, two items may interest you:
- At this week’s General Committee meeting (see below) the Mayor will lead a discussion about the trash issue
- A private sector “Simcoe Product Stewardship” group has just been formed to change the way we generate and dispose of trash in Simcoe County. If you want to be part of the solution, please give me a call.
This Monday at 7 pm at the Town, the General Committee (“Written Comment”) meets to discuss many interesting matters:
- Funding for the Downtown (SOS) street-workers program
- Setting our tax rate guidelines for 2009
- Further review of the Rotary Trail location
The Midland Heritage Committee meets on Tuesday the 10th this week. You can be sure the Drummond Wall situation will be discussed. Please contact the Town (526-4275) for the meeting location.
On the environmental front, the SHARE (renewable and alternate) energy group will be holding its annual general meeting on Thursday June 12th at 6:30 at Wye Marsh.
And don’t forget to attend Party on the Dock, starting at 6:30 on Friday June 20 at the Midland Town Dock. Rotary throws a great party.
Gord McKay
- At this week’s General Committee meeting (see below) the Mayor will lead a discussion about the trash issue
- A private sector “Simcoe Product Stewardship” group has just been formed to change the way we generate and dispose of trash in Simcoe County. If you want to be part of the solution, please give me a call.
This Monday at 7 pm at the Town, the General Committee (“Written Comment”) meets to discuss many interesting matters:
- Funding for the Downtown (SOS) street-workers program
- Setting our tax rate guidelines for 2009
- Further review of the Rotary Trail location
The Midland Heritage Committee meets on Tuesday the 10th this week. You can be sure the Drummond Wall situation will be discussed. Please contact the Town (526-4275) for the meeting location.
On the environmental front, the SHARE (renewable and alternate) energy group will be holding its annual general meeting on Thursday June 12th at 6:30 at Wye Marsh.
And don’t forget to attend Party on the Dock, starting at 6:30 on Friday June 20 at the Midland Town Dock. Rotary throws a great party.
Gord McKay
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Saturday May 31, 2008
Lots of interesting items for you this week.
On Tuesday June 3rd at 7pm, the Town will discuss the SOS street-worker program that now serves the downtown Midland area. (You may speak at the discretion of the Chair) The program funding runs out at the end of June and Town needs to locate more. Should be lively.
On Wednesday June 4th at 7pm we will have our first PAC meeting in two months (“You May Speak”). No we do not have our new Director of Planning yet. One interesting item will be the discussion of moving the Canadian Tire Gas Bar from in front of the Mountainview mall to the front of the Canadian Tire property.
On Thursday June 5th from 11am to 4pm, the Severn Sound Environmental Association will be hosting an Open House at the NSSRC. They will tell you about drinking water protection plans for the area and the other good work they are involved in.
Friday June 6th, join the Mayor’s Walk. The Midland leg will be starting at the NSSRC at noon.
And on Saturday June 7th, two items:
- Penetanguishene will have a grand opening of its new Roberts Street Town Hall starting at 10am
- Enjoy free family rock wall climbing at the NSSRC from 4:40 to 7:00 pm
Lastly, the County has set July 24th and 27th (middle of the summer) as the two dates for the public meetings on the new Simcoe County Growth Plan. Locations to be advised. Hope you can attend these important sessions.
Gord McKay
On Tuesday June 3rd at 7pm, the Town will discuss the SOS street-worker program that now serves the downtown Midland area. (You may speak at the discretion of the Chair) The program funding runs out at the end of June and Town needs to locate more. Should be lively.
On Wednesday June 4th at 7pm we will have our first PAC meeting in two months (“You May Speak”). No we do not have our new Director of Planning yet. One interesting item will be the discussion of moving the Canadian Tire Gas Bar from in front of the Mountainview mall to the front of the Canadian Tire property.
On Thursday June 5th from 11am to 4pm, the Severn Sound Environmental Association will be hosting an Open House at the NSSRC. They will tell you about drinking water protection plans for the area and the other good work they are involved in.
Friday June 6th, join the Mayor’s Walk. The Midland leg will be starting at the NSSRC at noon.
And on Saturday June 7th, two items:
- Penetanguishene will have a grand opening of its new Roberts Street Town Hall starting at 10am
- Enjoy free family rock wall climbing at the NSSRC from 4:40 to 7:00 pm
Lastly, the County has set July 24th and 27th (middle of the summer) as the two dates for the public meetings on the new Simcoe County Growth Plan. Locations to be advised. Hope you can attend these important sessions.
Gord McKay
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Sunday May 25, 2008
Too nice a day for a long e-mail, so here goes.
Council will meet on Monday at 6:30 for a closed meeting to discuss some personnel matters. Then at 7:00 pm the full Council meeting (“Deputation Only”). A few of the interesting items:
- The Midland Curling Club has written the Town about a new curling facility
- The Shelter Now group will petition the Town to waive/reduce its development fees on their assisted housing project
Product Stewardship (a better approach to waste management) will be discussed at a public meeting taking place at the NSSRC this Tuesday May 27 at 7:00 pm. At the same time a public meeting will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion (196 King Street, Midland) to discuss Dr. Smith’s recommendations on the future of our area hospitals.
And lastly, Party on the Dock festivities seem to be expanding with the downtown merchants ready to “Jimmy Buffet-ize” their stores starting June 13.
Enjoy.
Gord McKay
Council will meet on Monday at 6:30 for a closed meeting to discuss some personnel matters. Then at 7:00 pm the full Council meeting (“Deputation Only”). A few of the interesting items:
- The Midland Curling Club has written the Town about a new curling facility
- The Shelter Now group will petition the Town to waive/reduce its development fees on their assisted housing project
Product Stewardship (a better approach to waste management) will be discussed at a public meeting taking place at the NSSRC this Tuesday May 27 at 7:00 pm. At the same time a public meeting will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion (196 King Street, Midland) to discuss Dr. Smith’s recommendations on the future of our area hospitals.
And lastly, Party on the Dock festivities seem to be expanding with the downtown merchants ready to “Jimmy Buffet-ize” their stores starting June 13.
Enjoy.
Gord McKay
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Sunday May 18, 2008
A quiet week coming up in the Town. Council members will be attending a variety of meetings including Emergency Management, Huronia Museum, Police Services, BIA and the Huronia Airport. The Town is also well into the process of hiring our new Planning Director. Should keep us all busy.
One non-Town meeting that I have a personal interest in takes place on Tuesday May 27th at 7pm at the NSSRC. It deals with “Product Stewardship”. Our society, including those of us in North Simcoe, continues to generate increasing amounts of waste. While our Blue Box allows us to divert some of this waste, the cost to taxpayers and the environment is rapidly escalating. I think we all know something more has to be done. This meeting will tell you about our waste situation, what is happening with other jurisdictions (such as BC where Product Stewardship is well established) and should see the creation of our own Simcoe Product Stewardship Council. You are cordially invited to attend.
Gord McKay
One non-Town meeting that I have a personal interest in takes place on Tuesday May 27th at 7pm at the NSSRC. It deals with “Product Stewardship”. Our society, including those of us in North Simcoe, continues to generate increasing amounts of waste. While our Blue Box allows us to divert some of this waste, the cost to taxpayers and the environment is rapidly escalating. I think we all know something more has to be done. This meeting will tell you about our waste situation, what is happening with other jurisdictions (such as BC where Product Stewardship is well established) and should see the creation of our own Simcoe Product Stewardship Council. You are cordially invited to attend.
Gord McKay
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday MAy 11, 2008
And just when you thought you could ease quietly into Spring……it gets busy!
This Monday May 12th we Councillors will start off at 5:30 pm with a Closed Meeting at the Town to discuss contracts. Then at 6:00 pm the Midland Power Utility Commission will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Town (you may attend). And finally at 7:00 pm we get to the regular General Committee Meeting (“Written Comment”). It will be a busy one including:
- Discussion of a donation to Community Link for assisted transit
- A review of what should happen with the Drummond Wall
- A presentation of a plan to build 3 soccer fields by 2010
- A new policy to have the Town promote and support tourism events
- The announcement of draft terms for the new Trails Committee. It includes a proposal to have 6 civilian members.
(If you need further information on these items, please let me know.)
On Saturday May 17th the Midland Horticultural Society will be hosting its plant sale at the NSSRC. Also on Saturday, the Penetanguishene Town Dock will be the location of the commissioning of the new 32 foot OPP boat, the “Tom Coffin”. Penetanguishene will also be holding its Emergency Services Day event at that time.
Saturday May 31st; get ready for the Annual Kids Fishing Derby, 9am to 12 noon, at the Midland Town Dock.
On June 22nd expect a visit from a group of canoeists from Quebec City. They will be completing their 10 day voyage and will be in Midland to tell us about the Champlain 2008 celebrations.
And one last item that I would like you to consider, as it is important for our economic development. The County is running an online survey until the end of May asking residents to tell them about their internet access. What they hope to determine is what your problems are so they can get the industry to fix them. The internet is our highway for the next generation. Please let the County know we want to be connected. The survey can be accessed through simcoe.ca/highspeed or by calling 705-726-9300 extension 1092 for a telephone survey.
Gord McKay
This Monday May 12th we Councillors will start off at 5:30 pm with a Closed Meeting at the Town to discuss contracts. Then at 6:00 pm the Midland Power Utility Commission will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Town (you may attend). And finally at 7:00 pm we get to the regular General Committee Meeting (“Written Comment”). It will be a busy one including:
- Discussion of a donation to Community Link for assisted transit
- A review of what should happen with the Drummond Wall
- A presentation of a plan to build 3 soccer fields by 2010
- A new policy to have the Town promote and support tourism events
- The announcement of draft terms for the new Trails Committee. It includes a proposal to have 6 civilian members.
(If you need further information on these items, please let me know.)
On Saturday May 17th the Midland Horticultural Society will be hosting its plant sale at the NSSRC. Also on Saturday, the Penetanguishene Town Dock will be the location of the commissioning of the new 32 foot OPP boat, the “Tom Coffin”. Penetanguishene will also be holding its Emergency Services Day event at that time.
Saturday May 31st; get ready for the Annual Kids Fishing Derby, 9am to 12 noon, at the Midland Town Dock.
On June 22nd expect a visit from a group of canoeists from Quebec City. They will be completing their 10 day voyage and will be in Midland to tell us about the Champlain 2008 celebrations.
And one last item that I would like you to consider, as it is important for our economic development. The County is running an online survey until the end of May asking residents to tell them about their internet access. What they hope to determine is what your problems are so they can get the industry to fix them. The internet is our highway for the next generation. Please let the County know we want to be connected. The survey can be accessed through simcoe.ca/highspeed or by calling 705-726-9300 extension 1092 for a telephone survey.
Gord McKay
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