Ladies and Gentlemen
Monday April 27th starts quietly enough with a closed meeting at 5:30 pm. This is followed by a Public Meeting (You May Speak) at 6:00 pm to allow you to comment on proposed changes to Town development charges. Then at 7:00 pm the monthly Council meeting (Deputation Only). A long meeting with a number of key items:
- We start with a number of deputations including a petition by Jan Galaski to have our heavy waste pick-up reinstated.
If you permit me a brief editorial – heavy waste pick-up seems to have quickly become a defining issue across much of Midland. The recent decision of Council and the views of many citizens appear to be at odds. Lets hope we can all come to a proper resolution to this issue.
Back to the Council meeting:
- The Town is contemplating two land sales
o The laneway behind 520 Hugel (YMCA)
o College Street right-of-way through the old Regent School property
- We will be updated on the Town’s success in getting funding for SOS
- The Mayor will talk about funding for Midland Area Reading Council
- We will review a request by the Y’s Men for parking permits for their festival
- And a discussion of a trail along the old Penetanguishene road allowance
As I said, a long night.
Paul Hamelin is resigning as our Police Chief at the end of 2009 after a career spanning 34 years in uniform. He will be going onto the next stage of his policing career. He will be sorely missed.
Friday May 1st at 7:00 pm will see a special opening of the Carriage House Gallery, 372 Midland Ave. The gallery is featuring a show by the popular artist Donald Petit. A special feature will be a display of his painting of Site 41 - without the landfill.
And remember that this is yard waste collection week. Please have your yard waste at the curb in a suitable container. Please refer to your County Collection brochure for more information.
Gord McKay
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sunday April 19, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen
Here I am inside, faithfully writing to you while my garden and sunshine waits outdoors – I will keep this short.
Tuesday the 21st is the Town “Pitch In” day. If you want to help clean-up litter from our lovely Town environment come to the Town dock at 1:30 pm. You can join a group of Town staff and officials as we get ready for spring.
Wednesday the 22nd has a pre-Council meeting (in-camera) at 6:00 pm followed by a Special Council Meeting at 7:00 (Written Input). The second meeting will discuss which projects will be selected for the Town’s bid on new infrastructure funding from the government – we can propose at least three projects. There will also be a discussion around the Kaitlin Group relationship that may go in camera.
The BIA is busy this week with two activities;
- Dinner and AGM at St. Pauls church starting a 5:30 on Thursday the 23rd
- A Downtown strategy planning session at the library at 10:00 am on the 24th
Also on the 24th at 8:00 pm at the Windrifter Restaurant (on Vinden) musicians from across the Georgian Bay area will gather to play some music and have a good time. If you want to show your talent or just listen, do drop in. For further information call Neil Lefaive at 528-0810.
And lastly, Saturday April 25th features the Stephen Ogden Defence Fund dinner. We get to roast Stephen so it should be a lot of fun. Its at the Wyevale Community Centre starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets at the door are $15.
Gord McKay
Here I am inside, faithfully writing to you while my garden and sunshine waits outdoors – I will keep this short.
Tuesday the 21st is the Town “Pitch In” day. If you want to help clean-up litter from our lovely Town environment come to the Town dock at 1:30 pm. You can join a group of Town staff and officials as we get ready for spring.
Wednesday the 22nd has a pre-Council meeting (in-camera) at 6:00 pm followed by a Special Council Meeting at 7:00 (Written Input). The second meeting will discuss which projects will be selected for the Town’s bid on new infrastructure funding from the government – we can propose at least three projects. There will also be a discussion around the Kaitlin Group relationship that may go in camera.
The BIA is busy this week with two activities;
- Dinner and AGM at St. Pauls church starting a 5:30 on Thursday the 23rd
- A Downtown strategy planning session at the library at 10:00 am on the 24th
Also on the 24th at 8:00 pm at the Windrifter Restaurant (on Vinden) musicians from across the Georgian Bay area will gather to play some music and have a good time. If you want to show your talent or just listen, do drop in. For further information call Neil Lefaive at 528-0810.
And lastly, Saturday April 25th features the Stephen Ogden Defence Fund dinner. We get to roast Stephen so it should be a lot of fun. Its at the Wyevale Community Centre starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets at the door are $15.
Gord McKay
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday April 11, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen
A lovely Easter weekend is upon us. I hope you are all successful in your Easter egg hunts.
The holiday will delay our Town Committee meeting until Tuesday April 14th at 7:00 pm (Written input). A reasonably long agenda with a number of interesting items:
- Review of recommendation not to put No Parking signs on George St.
- Discussion of a land sale to assist the development of the new art centre
- An update by the Mayor on the Shelter Now development charge situation
- Huronia Museum is going to ask the Town to support its request for a $1.5 million grant from the Province
- The Library will be also asking the Town to support its bid for a $600,000 grant from the Province
- And lastly the Town will react to the recent letter from the BIA expressing concern about the downtown parking situation
Other than that a reasonably quiet week. Out of the Cold will wrap up its season on Thursday with a volunteer Pot-Luck dinner and a thank-you to all the residents of Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay and Midland who make this program possible.
Gord McKay
A lovely Easter weekend is upon us. I hope you are all successful in your Easter egg hunts.
The holiday will delay our Town Committee meeting until Tuesday April 14th at 7:00 pm (Written input). A reasonably long agenda with a number of interesting items:
- Review of recommendation not to put No Parking signs on George St.
- Discussion of a land sale to assist the development of the new art centre
- An update by the Mayor on the Shelter Now development charge situation
- Huronia Museum is going to ask the Town to support its request for a $1.5 million grant from the Province
- The Library will be also asking the Town to support its bid for a $600,000 grant from the Province
- And lastly the Town will react to the recent letter from the BIA expressing concern about the downtown parking situation
Other than that a reasonably quiet week. Out of the Cold will wrap up its season on Thursday with a volunteer Pot-Luck dinner and a thank-you to all the residents of Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay and Midland who make this program possible.
Gord McKay
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Saturday April 4, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen
Snow! A not so subtle reminder that spring can be elusive.
A relatively quiet week.
Monday April 6th will see a meeting at 7:00 pm at the Town to again review the funding of the downtown street-worker program (SOS). It does not appear that any new funding is on the table. Without new funding the program is set to wrap up in May.
And a note about a fundraiser to help Mr Stephen Ogden, the individual who has led the campaign against Site 41. If you want a good spaghetti dinner and a chance to hear Stephen roasted, mark you calendar for Saturday April 25th at 6:00 at the Wyebridge Community Centre.
Enjoy the Easter break.
Gord McKay
Snow! A not so subtle reminder that spring can be elusive.
A relatively quiet week.
Monday April 6th will see a meeting at 7:00 pm at the Town to again review the funding of the downtown street-worker program (SOS). It does not appear that any new funding is on the table. Without new funding the program is set to wrap up in May.
And a note about a fundraiser to help Mr Stephen Ogden, the individual who has led the campaign against Site 41. If you want a good spaghetti dinner and a chance to hear Stephen roasted, mark you calendar for Saturday April 25th at 6:00 at the Wyebridge Community Centre.
Enjoy the Easter break.
Gord McKay
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday March 20, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen
Raining outside – snow is melting – spring is happening.
A quiet week in the Town.
Two meetings on Wednesday April 1st. The first starts at 5:00 pm and deals with changes to our development charges (You may not speak). A public meeting on development charges will be scheduled for later on.
Then at 7:00 pm the regular PAC meeting (Speak at discretion of Chair). Much of the meeting will address issues covered in recent Public Meetings – rezoning for Bayport, the Pratt lands and a draft plan extension for Tiffin Pier. One interesting item is a plan to work with the County to redevelop the section of Highway 93 between Yonge St. and the Canadian Tire store.
And for those of you worried about taxes, our representatives to County will be discussing redistributing the municipal tax burden between the different tax classes – residential, commercial etc. This discussion will affect the taxes you pay. Contact your Councillor.
Gord McKay
Raining outside – snow is melting – spring is happening.
A quiet week in the Town.
Two meetings on Wednesday April 1st. The first starts at 5:00 pm and deals with changes to our development charges (You may not speak). A public meeting on development charges will be scheduled for later on.
Then at 7:00 pm the regular PAC meeting (Speak at discretion of Chair). Much of the meeting will address issues covered in recent Public Meetings – rezoning for Bayport, the Pratt lands and a draft plan extension for Tiffin Pier. One interesting item is a plan to work with the County to redevelop the section of Highway 93 between Yonge St. and the Canadian Tire store.
And for those of you worried about taxes, our representatives to County will be discussing redistributing the municipal tax burden between the different tax classes – residential, commercial etc. This discussion will affect the taxes you pay. Contact your Councillor.
Gord McKay
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday March 22, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen
A bit delayed in sending out this News from the Town. It has been a busy March break. But back to reality.
Your Council will meet on Monday March 23rd at 5:30 pm for a special closed meeting. (You can view the agenda on our Town website at www.midland.ca under Meetings) Then at 7:00 starts the regular Council meeting (Deputation Only). It could be another long meeting with some of the more interesting topics including:
- A letter regarding Midland accepting leachate from Site 41
- Changes to our Notice By-Law
- The Mayor addressing the issue of poverty
The new restrictions on pesticides come into effect on April 22nd. Please refer to the attached notice from AMO.
And lastly this Saturday, your Council will meet with its “Counselor” to see if we can work out some of our process issues. And later that day, please remember that Vox Huronia will be presenting its “Requiem and Revival” concert at St. Pauls United Church at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12.
Gord McKay
A bit delayed in sending out this News from the Town. It has been a busy March break. But back to reality.
Your Council will meet on Monday March 23rd at 5:30 pm for a special closed meeting. (You can view the agenda on our Town website at www.midland.ca under Meetings) Then at 7:00 starts the regular Council meeting (Deputation Only). It could be another long meeting with some of the more interesting topics including:
- A letter regarding Midland accepting leachate from Site 41
- Changes to our Notice By-Law
- The Mayor addressing the issue of poverty
The new restrictions on pesticides come into effect on April 22nd. Please refer to the attached notice from AMO.
And lastly this Saturday, your Council will meet with its “Counselor” to see if we can work out some of our process issues. And later that day, please remember that Vox Huronia will be presenting its “Requiem and Revival” concert at St. Pauls United Church at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12.
Gord McKay
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday March 8, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen
My first walk in my garden today. Gotta love those warm temperatures and sunshine.
A busy week in the Town. It starts off on Monday the 9th at 6:30 pm with a closed meeting. At 7:00 pm its the monthly Committee meeting (Written Input). This will likely be a long meeting so come prepared. Some interesting agenda items:
- Report on the 2008 remuneration paid to your Councillors. Your chance to find out who is the most parsimonious member of Council
- You will hear that Midland residents will pay some $1.1 million to the County in 2009 for your waste services. It’s definitely time to shift waste costs from the taxpayer and back to industry
- Fee increases. Dog tags are proposed to go up from $15 to $30.
- The development charge issue for the Shelter Now project will be discussed again
Midland’s Heritage Committee will meet at the Town on Tuesday March 10th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be considering a request to petition for more heritage education in our high schools. (Did you know that more than half of Canadians between ages 18 and 24 could not name our country’s first Prime Minister?)
The Simcoe County District School Board will hold its last Accommodations Review meeting on Wednesday Mar 11th at 7:00 pm at the Penetanguishene Secondary School, 51 Dunlop St. The meeting will consider how many high schools are needed in our area, given our declining number of students.
Gord McKay
My first walk in my garden today. Gotta love those warm temperatures and sunshine.
A busy week in the Town. It starts off on Monday the 9th at 6:30 pm with a closed meeting. At 7:00 pm its the monthly Committee meeting (Written Input). This will likely be a long meeting so come prepared. Some interesting agenda items:
- Report on the 2008 remuneration paid to your Councillors. Your chance to find out who is the most parsimonious member of Council
- You will hear that Midland residents will pay some $1.1 million to the County in 2009 for your waste services. It’s definitely time to shift waste costs from the taxpayer and back to industry
- Fee increases. Dog tags are proposed to go up from $15 to $30.
- The development charge issue for the Shelter Now project will be discussed again
Midland’s Heritage Committee will meet at the Town on Tuesday March 10th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be considering a request to petition for more heritage education in our high schools. (Did you know that more than half of Canadians between ages 18 and 24 could not name our country’s first Prime Minister?)
The Simcoe County District School Board will hold its last Accommodations Review meeting on Wednesday Mar 11th at 7:00 pm at the Penetanguishene Secondary School, 51 Dunlop St. The meeting will consider how many high schools are needed in our area, given our declining number of students.
Gord McKay
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