Council Meeting

That Goderich Town Council hereby accepts the March 17, 2025, regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the February 24, 2025, Regular Council Minutes and the March 3, 2025, Special Council Minutes, as presented.

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

That Goderich Town Council receive the report for information.

That Goderich Town Council defer the report from Emma MacNeil, Tourism Events, and Marketing Coordinator re: March Monthly Report.

That the correspondence be received for information.

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

That By-Laws 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38 of 2025, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.

WHEREAS President Trump's rhetoric about the annexation of Canada is both offensive and unacceptable, undermining Canada's sovereignty and the respectful relationship between our two nations; WHEREAS the Government of the United States, under President Trump, intends to impose unjustified trade tariffs on Canada that will cause harm to both nations' economies, local businesses, and workers; WHEREAS the above noted actions contradict the principles of diplomatic dialogue and fair trade that Canada has long championed in our international relations; AND WHEREAS the Town of Goderich has a responsibility to defend the values of peace, cooperation, and mutual respect, and safeguard the interests of our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Goderich condemns divisive and harmful rhetoric regarding the potential annexation of Canada, and categorically rejects trade tariffs imposed by President Trump; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Goderich send the attached letter to American municipal and business leaders that the town has had longstanding friendly relationships with expressing our concerns and advocating for the return of a constructive and positive relationship between our countries: AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Goderich encourages other Ontario municipalities to adopt similar resolutions, advocate to their municipal and business partners in the United States and join us in a collective voice to preserve the dignity and sovereignty of ou

That Councillor Petrie be appointed to the Town of Goderich 2027 Bicentennial Committee.

That Council rise at 5:06 PM and go into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239(2) (c); And Further That Chief Administrative Officer, Janice Hallahan, 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 leave be given to introduce By-Law 39 of 2025 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on March 17, 2025, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this March 17, 2025.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 5:28 PM to meet again at the Budget Meeting of Council scheduled for March 24, 2025, at 4 PM.