Council Meeting

That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the April 8, 2024, Regular Council Agenda, as presented.

That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the March 13, 2024, Special Council Minutes, the March 18, 2024, Regular Council Minutes, and the March 25, 2024, Budget Minutes, as printed.

That Goderich Town Council receive the Downtown Streetscape Plan presented by BMROSS and GSP for information; And That Council direct staff to bring back a financial strategy on how this capital infrastructure project will be funded to unify the work to achieve Council’s Strategic Goal.

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

That Council refer the Goderich Regional Airport Business and Marketing Manager Draft Job Description to staff, for a report back to Council with a recommendation on how to proceed.

That the correspondence be received for information.

That Goderich Town Council support the Township of Amaranth resolution regarding equivalent operational budget funding amounts to all Ontario municipalities.

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

That Goderich Town Council approve the 2023 Water Treatment Plant Annual Report, the 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report, and the 2023 Compliance Summary.

That Council direct staff to proceed with the installation parts of the work that can be done internally and re-tender the portions that Town Staff are unable to fulfill.

That By-Laws 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 of 2024 be taken collectively.

That By-Laws 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

That By-Laws 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 of 2024 be read a third time and finally passed.

That the Council direct staff to engage an architect and engineering firm to review the existing memorial arena studies and updated costs.

WHEREAS climate change emergency poses a significant threat to the environment, economy, and well-being of communities, risking the extinction of millions of species and weakening the health and integrity of ecosystems worldwide; contributing to billions of dollars in property and infrastructure damage; and harming the health and security of all people; AND WHEREAS urgent action is necessary to mitigate the effects of climate change emergency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and transition towards a sustainable and resilient future; and AND WHEREAS collaboration and coordination among all levels of government, the private sector, and society are essential to achieve meaningful progress in combating climate change emergency. BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN OF GODERICH: Officially declares a climate change emergency crisis for the purposes of naming, framing, and deepening our commitment to protecting our local ecosystem, economy, and community from climate change emergency; Expresses its full support for climate change emergency initiatives and urges the federal, provincial, and other municipal governments to prioritize and implement comprehensive climate change policies and programs that align with international commitments and targets; Calls upon the federal and provincial governments to provide adequate funding and resources to municipalities to support climate change emergency mitigation efforts, and supports the development and implementation of climate change adaptation st

That Council rise at 5:30 PM and go into Closed Committee of the Whole Session pursuant to Section 239(2) (b), (c), (i), (j), and (k); And Further That 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.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 50 of 2024 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on April 8, 2024, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this April 8, 2024.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:37 PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for April 29, 2024.