Council Meeting

McMillan That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the May 25, 2026, Regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the May 4, 2026, Regular Council Minutes, as printed.

That Goderich Town Council enters into a Public Meeting at 4:08 PM to consider Surplus Land and Building Community Improvement Plan.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council now adjourns the Public Meeting and returns to Regular Session of Council at 4:26 PM.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council receives the Coastal Environmental Plan as a guiding tool for staff to consider or include some of the items in their ongoing work plans, pending available budget.

That Goderich Town Council defers agenda item 7.5 AMGH Foundation Funding Request - MRI to the June 17, 2026, Council meeting.

That Goderich Town Council defers agenda item 7.13 Make Space Sponsorship Agreement and By-Law 81 of 2026.

That Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Township of Springwater regarding Provincial Bill 100 - Better Regional Governance Act, 2026.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council concurs with the request from the 532 Maitland Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron regarding their Town of Goderich Citizen Award Funding Request in the amount of $100.00

McMillan That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Memorial Community Committee's request regarding the development of a Centre Capital Campaign.

McMillan That By-Laws 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, and 82 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council defers the following recommended motion from the Economic Development Committee for additional information: That Goderich Town Council explore funding with the Regional Tourism Organization 4 Incorporated or other organizations, and to conduct a study to extend and enhance the trail around North Harbour Road with the goals of accessibility and extending user experience.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council defers the following recommended motion from the Town 2027 Bicentennial Committee: That Goderich Town Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for bicentennial expenses (merchandise, advertising, etc.); And that the funds be taken from the Special Events Reserve.

That the June 15, 2026 at 4 PM, Council meeting be changed to Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 4 PM.

That Council rise at 5:49 PM and goes into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239(2)(b); And Further That Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Andrea Fisher, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, Deanna Hastie, Director of Community Services, Infrastructure, and Operations, Sean Thomas, and Deputy Clerk (Records Management Clerk), Amanda Banting, remain in attendance.

That Goderich Town Council rise and come out of Closed Session at 6:23 PM.

McMillan That Goderich Town Council instructs staff to develop a policy regarding donation recognition for Council's consideration.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:25 PM to meet again at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for June 17, 2026.

That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the May 25, 2026, Regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That Goderich Town Council now adjourns the Public Meeting and returns to Regular Session of Council at 4:26 PM.

That Goderich Town Council receives the Coastal Environmental Plan as a guiding tool for staff to consider or include some of the items in their ongoing work plans, pending available budget.

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

That the correspondence be received for information.

That Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Township of Stone Mills regarding Changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

That Goderich Town Council concurs with the request from the 532 Maitland Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron regarding their Town of Goderich Citizen Award Funding Request in the amount of $100.00

That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Memorial Community Committee's request regarding the development of a Centre Capital Campaign.

That By-Laws 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, and 82 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.

That Goderich Town Council defers the following recommended motion from the Economic Development Committee for additional information: That Goderich Town Council explore funding with the Regional Tourism Organization 4 Incorporated or other organizations, and to conduct a study to extend and enhance the trail around North Harbour Road with the goals of accessibility and extending user experience.

That Goderich Town Council defers the following recommended motion from the Town 2027 Bicentennial Committee: That Goderich Town Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for bicentennial expenses (merchandise, advertising, etc.); And that the funds be taken from the Special Events Reserve.

That Goderich Town Council instructs staff to develop a policy regarding donation recognition for Council's consideration.