The Goderich Record

Council Meeting

May 25, 2020

Declared interests

Councillor Bazineton this item
Councillor Hoyon this item

What was decided (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the May 25, 2020 regular Council Agenda, as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the May 11, 2020 Special Council Minutes and the May 14, 2020 Special Council Minutes, as printed.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the accounts for the period ending May 15, 2020 in the amount of $645,583.69 be approved for payment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the Truly Nolen account in the amount of $155.94 be approved for payment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the Staff Reports be received for information and the noted action be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the information gathered by Councillor Bazinet be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Referred
That Goderich Town Council support the Downtown Goderich B.I.A.'s request to host the Goderich BIA Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings commencing June 13, 2020, in multiple locations; until such time as the market can fully transition back to Courthouse Park; provided that the market opens in accordance with all Provincial, Municipal and Public Health Orders and requirements. And that Goderich Town Council support the Downtown Goderich B.I.A.'s request to chalk physical distancing message(s) along sidewalks in Courthouse Park, and Goderich images on the retail sidewalks in downtown Goderich.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the correspondence be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the correspondence items be received for information and the noted action be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That Goderich Town Council approve the job description for "Tourism and Community Development Officer".
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to proceed to post the job opening once the pay equity banding has been completed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That By-Law 63 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That By-Law 63 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That Goderich Town Council authorize staff to prepare and submit an application to the Municipal Asset Management Program offered through FCM for the town-wide road and sidewalk condition assessment project that will provide updated performance data of the Town’s road and sidewalk networks needed for our 2021 Asset Management Plan.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Council rise at 6:30 p.m. and go into Closed Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 239(2) b, c, d, h and k.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That Council rise and come out of Closed Committee of the Whole Session at 7:40 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That the Collective Agreement between CUPE 4907 and the Town of Goderich, as negotiated, be approved for a one (1) year contract.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 64 of 2020 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on May 25, 2020 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 25th day of May, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:42 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for June 8, 2020, or at call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried

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