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Council Meeting
November 8, 2021
What was decided (22 motions)
22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the November 8, 2021 regular Council Agenda; as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the October 18, 2021 regular Council Minutes; as printed.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That Goderich Town Council enters a Public Meeting at 4:07 p.m. with respect to application 1695528 Ontario Inc, Goderich, GOD OPA13 and Z08-21 under Section 22 and 34 of the Planning Act.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
That Goderich Town Council defer the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment concerning the Application for 1695528 Ontario Inc, Goderich, GOD OPA13 and Z09-21 as recommended in the Planner's report.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
That Goderich Town Council adjourn the Public Meeting concerning the Application for 1695528 Ontario Inc, Goderich, GOD OPA13 and Z09-21 under Section 22 and 34 of the Planning Act at 4:41 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Tamming
That Goderich Town Council endorse the Rotary Club moving forward with a pavilion at Columbus Park contingent of a building permit in order to move forward with installation to be completed in the spring, and funded through the generosity of donors.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That Goderich Town Council endorse the Rotary Club to pursue the concept of ping pong tables in the Cove area in consultation with the Director of Operations.
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Goderich Town Council endorse the Rotary Club pursuing ideas of further development of improved recreational opportunities for families and youth at Columbus Park in consultation with the Director of Operations.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That Council rise at 5:36 p.m. and go into Closed Committee of the Whole Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) e, f and k – Building and Planning Matter.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried
That Council rise and come out of Closed Committee of the Whole Session at 6:42 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the accounts for the period ending October 20, 2021 in the amount of $549,554.59 be approved for payment.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Carried
That the Staff Reports be received for information and the noted action be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Carried
That Goderich Town Council authorize $15,000.00 as per the request of the Salvation Army, to assist in increasing food supplies, and that the funds be taken from the Restart Reserve.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the correspondence be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Goderich Town Council supports the proposed motion from CUPE Ontario for an immediate comprehensive and independent third-party expert review of OMERS' investment performance and practices over the past 10 years, conducted by the OMERS Pension Plan's sponsors and stakeholders ; And further that Goderich Town Council supports Huron Optometric call on the Ontario Government to address the chronic underfunding of eye care.
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the correspondence items be received for information and the noted action be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hoy, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Carried
That Goderich Town Council table agenda item 13.1 and bring back to the November 22, 2021 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Carried
That By-Laws 130, 131, 132, 135, 136, 137 and 138 of 2021 be taken collectively.
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That By-Laws 130, 131, 132, 135, 136, 137 and 138 of 2021 be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That By-Laws 130, 131, 132, 135, 136, 137 and 138 of 2021 be read a third and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. XX-2021 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on November 8, 2021 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this November 8, 2021.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:33 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Thomson