Council Meeting

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the February 1, 2021 regular Council Agenda, as presented.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the January 11, 2021 regular Council Minutes, and the January 18, 2021 Special Council Minutes, as printed.

That Goderich Town Council support the Plan of Subdivision File 4OT20005 with conditions as provided in the Planners report dated January 27, 2021 and forward the Application to the County of Huron for Draft Plan approval.

That Goderich Town Council refer the request from Huron Hospice for a donation in the sum of $50,000 to the 2021 Budget discussions.

That Goderich Town Council authorize the funding of a recognition for Mr. Larry Jeffrey for his contribution and leadership to the community and that a Walk of Fame or other suitable commemoration display at the Maitland Recreation Centre be

That the accounts for the period ending January 22, 2021 in the amount of $462,670.60 be approved for payment.

That the direct monthly payments in the sum of $294,248.59 for December 2020 be approved for payment.

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

That Goderich Town Council direct staff to proceed with a Request For Proposals (RFP) to hire an Integrity Commissioner, Closed Meeting Investigator and Ombudsman, and in the interim period provide staff with the power to act to retain another Integrity Commissioner to act for the Town on an as needed basis, noting that all fees will be disclosed.

That Goderich Town Council authorize that staff be given power to act to meet with the Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Planner and hire an outside Consultant and/or legal counsel, if required, to formally address concerns and assist in developing comments for a submission to the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh on behalf of Goderich Town Council with input from the Goderich Municipal Airport Committee regarding an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 33884 and 33862 Airport Road.

That Goderich Town Council grant the funding request from United Way Perth-Huron to sponsor the Huron Coldest Night of the Year in the amount of $2,000.00.

That Goderich Town Council approve the request received from Maitland Valley Family Health Team for capital expenditures, as submitted.

That the correspondence be received for information.

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

That By-Laws 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. 20, 21, 22, and 23 of 2021 be taken collectively.

That By-Laws 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. 20, 21, 22, and 23 of 2021 be read a First and Second Time.

That By-Laws 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. 20, 21, 22, and 23 of 2021 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

That the Town of Goderich purchase and install two (2) covered benches for the soccer pitch immediately, valued at approximately $12,900 plus tax. For Against Abstain Absent Mayor John C. Grace X Deputy Mayor Murdock X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Donnelly X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Tamming X Councillor Thomson X Results 4 2 0 1 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

That if a proper funding model is achieved, the Town of Goderich endorses the proposal to refurbish the tennis courts at Victoria Park and to pivot to new stand alone pickle ball courts at an alternate location

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 24 of 2021 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on February 1, 2021 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 1st day of February, 2021.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:23 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for February 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.