The Goderich Record

Council Meeting

September 8, 2020

Declared interests

Councillor Bazineton this item
Councillor Hoyon this item

What was decided (43 motions)

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

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the September 8, 2020 regular Council Agenda, as presented. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the August 10, 2020 regular Council Minutes, and the August 24, 2020 Special Council Minutes, as printed. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the Site Plan Agreement with Parrish & Heimbecker for 230 Harbour Court be denied and returned to the applicant for additional provisions regarding pedestrian safety. 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 6 1 0 0 Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That Goderich Town Council authorize Town staff to proceed with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the refurbishment of the Victoria Park Tennis Courts, as presented by Dr. Bruce Thomasson. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried
That Goderich Town Council support Option A of the Goderich Community Garden (GCG) Proposal such that the Town shall provide the GCG with annual support to assist with tilling soil, providing manure, and filling water reservoirs along with one-time start-up costs support in the sum of $2,600.00. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Goderich Town Council direct staff administration to send a letter to GPMC expressing Council's disappointment at the locking of the South Harbour and North Harbour gates. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the Truly Nolen account in the amount of $172.79 be approved for payment. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the accounts for the period ending August 28, 2020 in the amount of $1,825,623.36 be approved for payment. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the direct monthly payments for July 2020 be approved for payment. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the Staff Reports be received for information and the noted action be approved. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the memo from the Senior Management Team regarding the Memorial Arena be received for information and
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Tabled
That Goderich Town Council request the County of Huron financially support the COVID-19 Assessment Testing sites located in the Town of Goderich to a maximum of $6,000.00 per year; And that Goderich Town Council financially support the COVID-19 Assessment Testing sites to a maximum of $6,000.00 per year through the Grants to Groups budget (pro-rated between the 2 centres in the 2020 budget year). Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That Goderich Town Council direct that the ice be reinstalled at the Maitland Valley Recreation Centre starting September 9th. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That Items 9.4 and 9.5 be received for information. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the remaining correspondence be received for information. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the correspondence items be received for information and the noted action be approved. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That By-Law 100 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That By-Law 100 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That By-Laws 95, 99, 101, as amended, and 102 of 2020 be taken collectively. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That By-Laws 95, 99, 101, as amended, and 102 of 2020 be r ead a First and Second Time. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That By-Laws 95, 99, 101, as amended, and 102 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 103 of 2020 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on September 8, 2020 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 8th day of September, 2020. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:27 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 21, 2020. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
Moved by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the September 8, 2020 regular Council Agenda, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the August 10, 2020 regular Council Minutes, and the August 24, 2020 Special Council Minutes, as printed.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the Site Plan Agreement with Parrish & Heimbecker for 230 Harbour Court be denied and returned to the applicant for additional provisions regarding pedestrian safety. Recorded For Against Abstain Absent Mayor John C. X Grace Deputy Mayor X Murdock Councillor X Bazinet Councillor X Donnelly Councillor Hoy X Councillor X Tamming Councillor X Thomson Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That Goderich Town Council support Option A of the Goderich Community Garden (GCG) Proposal such that the Town shall provide the GCG with annual support to assist with tilling soil, providing manure, and filling water reservoirs along with one-time start-up costs support in the sum of $2,600.00.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Goderich Town Council direct staff administration to send a letter to GPMC expressing Council's disappointment at the locking of the South Harbour and North Harbour gates.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the Truly Nolen account in the amount of $172.79 be approved for payment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the accounts for the period ending August 28, 2020 in the amount of $1,825,623.36 be approved for payment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the direct monthly payments for July 2020 be approved for payment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the Staff Reports be received for information and the noted action be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the memo from the Senior Management Team regarding the Memorial Arena be received for information and tabled to the September 21, 2020 Council Meeting for discussion.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Goderich Town Council direct that the ice be reinstalled at the Maitland Valley Recreation Centre starting September 9th.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That Items 9.4 and 9.5 be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the remaining 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 By-Law 100 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That By-Laws 95, 99, 101, as amended, and 102 of 2020 be taken collectively.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That By-Laws 95, 99, 101, as amended, and 102 of 2020 be read a First and Second Time.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That By-Laws 95, 99, 101, as amended, and 102 of 2020 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 103 of 2020 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on September 8, 2020 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 8th day of September, 2020.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:27 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 21, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried

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