Council Meeting

That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the February 26, 2024, regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the February 5, 2024, regular Council Minutes and the January 29, 2024, Budget Minutes, as printed.

That the Staff Reports be received for information and the noted action be approved.

That Goderich Town Council approve the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application from the County of Huron for the Development Charges Grant in the amount of $100,823.10; And That Goderich Town Council deny the request for the Tax Increment Equivalency Grant under the Goderich Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP).

That Council deny the request from Goderich HuffnPuff Fundraising Hockey Tournament to have all fees associated with the rental of this event waived.

That Council approve the request from Goderich Kinsmen Summerfest to make use of amplified sound, to be designated as an Event of Municipal Significance, and for an extension of the Noise By-Law to 1:00 AM on Thursday, July 11, Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, 2024, to 1 AM; And Further That Council deny the request that all fees associated with the rental of this event to be waived.

That Council approve the request from the Annual June Robinson Memorial Hike for Hospice to make use of amplified sound; And Further That Council deny the request that all fees associated with the rental of Pavillion #4 be waived and deny the request for the waiving of parking fees at the waterfront.

That Council approve the request from the BIA to amend By-Law 138 of 2023 to include a rain date of Saturday, June 15, 2024.

That Council approve the request from Lake Huron Coastal Centre to make use of amplified sound; And Further That Goderich Town Council deny the request that all fees associated with the rental of Pavillion #3 be waived.

That Council approve the request from Goderich Kinette's to make use of amplified sound; And Further That Goderich Town Council deny the request that all fees associated with the booking of Courthouse Square Park be waived.

That Council deny the request from the Goderich Kinsmen Club for the Town of Goderich to provide maintenance at the Kinsmen Park.

That Council approve the request from Megan Papadakos for the raising of a flag request for World Autism Day on April 2, 2024.

That the correspondence be received for information.

That Council direct staff to provide a letter of support regarding a Call to Action: Pass a Local Resolution on Economic Transformation for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.

That Council refer the letter from Jim Rees regarding Airport Task Force 2024 Budget to the Goderich Regional Airport Task Force for a response.

WHEREAS as a past attendee of combined conferences, it makes great sense for the OGRA & ROMA conferences to be returned to a combined conference effort, not only financially for the municipality but also for availability for participation of members of Council and staff; and WHEREAS these conferences afford a vital opportunity for delegations with members of our provincial parliament, returning to a combined conference provides a better respect to their availability and participation; and WHEREAS during the 2019 OGRA conference AGM a resolution was passed regarding the re-establishment of an annual combined conference for both OGRA & ROMA; and WHEREAS it is understandable that little movement has happened since the resolution at the 2019 OGRA conference AGM was passed, due to delays of the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS not all persons who wish to attend can do so in person, that a hybrid participation option be considered for the sessions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Goderich call upon both the ROMA & OGRA boards to re-establish a combined OGRA & ROMA annual conference. FURTHERMORE that this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister Paul Calandra, MPP Lisa Thompson and be circulated to Municipalities of Ontario; as amended.

That the correspondence items be received for information and the noted action be approved.

That Council deny the request for a letter of support regarding dredging from Dick Peever, Maitland Valley Marina.

That Council approve the request from MacKay Centre for Seniors regarding a letter of support for a kitchen renovation grant application.

That Council approve the request to exempt Block 76, Registered Plan 22M-27; being Parts 1 to 13, Reference Plan 22R-7267 in the Town of Goderich from Part Lot Control pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act be approved, and the corresponding by-law be passed with an expiry date of March 1st, 2024; And Further That the By-law be passed on to the County for approval after being signed.

That By-Laws 28, 29, 30, and 31 of 2024 be taken collectively.

That By-Laws 28, 29, 30, and 31 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

That By-Laws 28, 29, 30, and 31 of 2024 be read a third time and finally passed.

That Council rise at 5:58 PM and go into Closed Committee of the Whole Session pursuant to Section 239(2) (e), (f), (i), (j), and (k); And Further That the Chief Administrative Officer Janice Hallahan, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Andrea Fisher, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Deanna Hastie, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure, and Operations Sean Thomas, and Administrative Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Andrea Rowntree, remain in attendance. And Further That Town Solicitor Greg Stewart and Town Engineer Bruce Potter, remain in attendance for the entirety of the Closed Session.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 32-2024 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on February 26, 2024, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this February 26, 2024.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:37 PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for March 18, 2024, at 4 PM.