Council Meeting

That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the October 21, 2024, regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the October 7, 2024, regular Council Minutes, as printed.

That the Town of Goderich hereby receive and approve the 2023 consolidated financial statements for the year ending 2023 and forward to the necessary provincial agencies and others as required.

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

That Council approve $50,000.00 for the Menesetung Bridge Request for funding; And that the funds be taken from the Economic Development Reserve and be repaid from the Community Grant Budget allocation over the next 5 years in the amount of $10,000.00 per year.

That Council concur with the staff recommendation.

That the correspondence be received for information.

That the Town of Goderich supports the Town of Parry Sound resolution regarding changes to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

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

That Goderich Town Council receive this report for information and approve the attached proposed Community Grant Policy. And Further That Goderich Town Council authorize staff to proceed with the development of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Goderich Little Theatre that clearly defines the level and type of support to be provided, and the term of the support.

That By-Law 106 of 2024 be read a first and second time.

That By-Law 106 of 2024 be read a third time and finally passed.

WHEREAS municipal governments in Canada, along with other levels of government, have responsibilities under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as federal, provincial, and territorial human rights codes, and therefore have an important role to play in addressing racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and other forms of discrimination. AND WHEREAS the Town of Goderich is committed to the goal of fostering a welcoming and caring community by strengthening a sense of belonging among every citizen who makes Goderich home, as outlined in the 2024-2027 Strategic Action Plan, and evidenced in our equity diversity and inclusion Human Resources Policy No. 03-2022 (Nov 2024); AND WHEREAS the Town of Goderich rejects racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and discrimination related intolerance in all forms; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Goderich hereby: Reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion through its by-laws and policies, and strongly supports the vigorous enforcement of the hate propaganda and hate and bias motivated crime provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada in the interests of public safety and the well-being of all its citizens; Commits to working together with other organizations and jurisdictions including other levels of government, Indigenous peoples, public and private sector institutions, and civic society organizations, to foster equality, an appreciation of cultural diversity, and respect; Ta

That Tracy Mero, Finance and Human Resource Manager, be appointed as the Town of Goderich representative for the Huron Tract Commemorative Project, and Andrea Fisher, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be the secondary appointment.

October 20 to 26, 2024, is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal governments; AND Whereas municipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Trevor Bazinet, on behalf of Goderich Town Council, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) in acknowledging and celebrating the work of local municipalities by proclaiming October 20 to 26, 2024, as 'Local Government Week' in the Town of Goderich.

That Council rise at 5:17 PM and go into Closed Committee of the Whole Session pursuant to Section 239(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), (i), and (j); And Further That Chief Administrative Officer Janice Hallahan, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Andrea Fisher, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Deanna Hastie remain for the entirety of the Closed Session and Administrative Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Andrea Rowntree remain for items 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, and 15.5 of the Closed Session and Frank Hurkmans remain in Closed Session for item 15.3.

That Council endorse the addition of an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk position to the Corporate Organization Structure.

That Council authorize the lease Agreement between Compass Minerals and the Town, By-Law 28 of 2012 be reassigned as per section 15 of the agreement to the Goderich Port Management Corporation and that all other terms of the agreement remain the same.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 107 of 2024 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on October 21, 2024, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this October 21, 2024.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:08 PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for November 12, 2024.

Whereas October 20 to 26, 2024, is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal governments; AND Whereas municipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Trevor Bazinet, on behalf of Goderich Town Council, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) in acknowledging and celebrating the work of local municipalities by proclaiming October 20 to 26, 2024, as 'Local Government Week' in the Town of Goderich.