Council Meeting

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the August 10, 2020 regular Council Agenda, as presented.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the July 13, 2020 regular Council Minutes, the July 23, 2020 Special Council Minutes, and the August 6, 2020 Special Council Minutes, as printed.

That Council support in principle the proposed rejuvenation of the tennis court pad at Victoria Park, as presented by the Rotary Club and that any available grant funds be sourced, and that the Rotary Club provide a report back to Council if additional funds are required.

That Goderich Town Council requests CAO Hallahan to provide a report to Council addressing any needs or assistance she requires with respect to human resources matters for the Town of Goderich.

That the Truly Nolen account in the amount of $1,193.08 be approved for payment.

That the accounts for the period ending July 30, 2020 in the amount of $1,695,404.49 be approved for payment.

That the direct monthly payments for June 2020 be approved for payment.

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

That Goderich Town Council direct Deputy Mayor Murdock and the Director of Operations to review the current agreement with Maitland Valley Marina Limited regarding the operation of Snug Harbour Wharf and Fisherman's Wharf for a report back to Council.

That Goderich Town Council receive and file the motions of the Board of Management for Recreation Services and move forward with the requests regarding the soccer pitch.

That Goderich Town Council refer the matter of placement of the memorial bench to staff with power to act.

That the correspondence be received for information.

That the correspondence items be received for information and

That Goderich Town Council deny Birnam's request for a early partial release of the holdbacks held by the Town of Goderich with respect to Bannister Park.

That Goderich Town Council support the resolution for financial relief due to COVID-19 as presented by the Huron District Labour Council: BECAUSE our local city and town councils, big or small, rural or urban are on the front lines of some of the most pressing challenges facing Canada; BECAUSE municipal workers are going flat out to deliver the public services that keep us safe during the COVID-19 crisis; BECAUSE municipal revenues are collapsing and unanticipated costs are soaring; BECAUSE without financial help, cities and towns will be forced to cut vital local services our families and communities rely upon; BECAUSE public transportation makes our communities more livable and fights climate change; “The Town of Goderich” asks the federal and provincial governments to provide emergency operating funds to protect vital local services, including public transportation and emergency services.

That Goderich Town Council schedule a Special Council Meeting for August 24th at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the draft Parks and Facilities By-Law.

That By-Laws 89, 90, 91 and 93 of 2020 be taken collectively.

That By-Laws 89, 90, 91 and 93 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time.

That By-Laws 89, 90, 91, and 93 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

That By-Law 92 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time.

That By-Law 92 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No.94 of 2020 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on August 10, 2020 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 10th day of August, 2020.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:18 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 8, 2020.