Ladies and Gentlemen
Wall to wall sunshine and the prospect of warmer weather ahead.
And as you will see in the Monday Council agenda all sorts of great activities
being planned for this summer. Gotta
love this place we call Midland.
The
Week Ahead
Monday the 26th starts with the raising
of the Canadian Cancer Society flag at Town Hall at 9:45 am. Then at 5:30 pm
Council holds a closed meeting to discuss two matters relating to the sale/purchase
of land. At 7:00 pm it’s the March Council meeting, including:
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Presentation to Pamela Wayne on her
retirement
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Deputation on the new Waypoint/Chigamik
Health-Hub
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Petition regarding the Keewatin
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Request to permit all sorts of summer
activities – movie nights, road basketball, Music on the Dock, a Beatles event,
Ribfest, etc.
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MPUC Board appointments
On Tuesday the deliberations swing to Midhurst
with County Council at 9:00 am. The Council will hear a deputation on the
Hospital Alliance and how we spend the County allotment of $3M each year in
support of our hospitals. Council will also begin the discussion on the topic of
tax rebates that are provided to vacant commercial properties. Then at 5:30 pm,
Midland hosts the Heads of Council meeting where we review items of interest to
all four North Simcoe municipalities.
On Wednesday 28th a meeting will take
place at GBGH to discuss home based care in North Simcoe. This meeting will
address how healthcare services are best delivered to residents in their own
homes. At 11:30 am Askennonia hosts its AGM at the NSSRC. And at 7:00 pm you are invited to a special Council
meeting on the budget at Town Hall. This
is your chance to provide input on the developing 2018 budget.
Thursday I return to County for a discussion
on better ways to organize healthcare in Simcoe County.
The 30th is Good Friday. Administrative
offices will be closed. Town offices are also closed on Monday April 2nd.
Week -
End
Saturday March 31
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1:00 to 3:00 pm - Glow in the dark Easter Egg
hunt at Huronia Museum. Wander through
the dark museum looking for the glow in the dark eggs. The cost to attend is $2
per participant with a non-perishable food item.
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7:00 pm - The opera Don Giovani brought to you
by Brookside, at the MCC
Council
Issues Update
Budget
Council
has finished its first pass review of both the operational and capital budgets.
It may have been the late hour but Council ended up with a potential 3.58%
Midland tax increase. Council has also accepted a 6% rate increase for water
and wastewater. You will have a chance to provide your thoughts to Council about
these significant increases at the public meeting this Wednesday March 28th
at 7:00 pm.
Keewatin
The
March 19th deadline set by Skyline has come and gone. As you may
recall, Skyline presented to Council earlier this month, summarizing what they
were prepared to offer the Town. The Town, recognizing the challenges of owning
and operating a 100 years old ship/tourism attraction valued at $48M, asked for
some financial assistance to evaluate the offer. No response was received.
So
currently the Keewatin looks likely to stay in Port McNicol, at least for the
2018 season. While Midland has not shut the door, we will continue to take the
necessary steps to protect the taxpayers of Midland.
*****
The County of Simcoe is conducting the 2018 Simcoe County Point-in-Time
Count and Registry Week from April 24 – 26. The purpose of the counting is to
identify all the individuals who are experiencing homelessness and include them
on a prioritized list for housing and outreach services.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Point-in-Time Count and
Registry Week. The Point-in-Time Count will take place from 2 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 24 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday April 25. It will take place throughout Simcoe
County at pre-determined indoor and outdoor locations. Early morning and late
night street surveys are likely in each region and volunteers are necessary for
success. If you're able to volunteer
for this important cause please contact Toni Crowe Simcoe County Homelessness
Enumeration Coordinator at
Gord McKay
The
Year for Forging Our Future - 2018
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