Council Meeting

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the March 21, 2022 Regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the March 7, 2022 Regular Council Minutes and the March 16, 2022 Special Council Minutes, as printed.

That Goderich Town Council enters a Public Meeting at 4:05 pm with respect to a Housekeeping Zoning By-Law Amendment, File Number GOD Z01-22 under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

That Goderich Town Council adjourn the Public Meeting concerning a Housekeeping Zoning By-Law Amendment, File Number GOD Z01-22 under Section 34 of the Planning Act at 4:21 pm.

That Goderich Town Council defer By-Law 43-2022 to the April 4, 2022 Council Meeting when the Odour By-Law is presented to Council for consideration; And that Council request the Planner bring back a recommendation on an alternate number for the required setbacks.

That Goderich Town Council authorize the BIA to use the Court House Park and the Downtown Square for a Feast for the Senses event May 20, 21, and 22, 2022; And that the Town of Goderich insure this event and designate the event as a community festival event; And that Council authorize the closure of the Square on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm to traffic and bring a future By-Law back for Council's consideration; And that Council authorize Crew That Canada Incorporated to rig three points to the Performance Stage for the purpose of a Silk Performance show; And that this event is approved with power to act and refer to the Director of Operations and Festivals and Special Events Coordinator and that future details be provided to Council prior to the event for approvals as necessary.

That Council rise at 4:58 p.m. and go into Closed Committee of the Whole Session pursuant to Section 239(2)(i).

That Council rise and come out of Closed Committee of the Whole Session at 5:25 p.m.

That Goderich Town Council proceed with a new lease with Parrish & Heimbecker Limited at a fair market value as previously referenced in other harbour leases, and that no further negotiations take place with Parrish & Heimbecker until the Lease Agreement and Mooring Dolphin Agreements are signed by both parties.

That Goderich Town Council authorize staff and the Town Solicitor to develop a lease to be brought back to Council for consideration regarding a portion of the airport terminal at the Goderich Municipal Airport.

That the Truly Nolen account in the amount of $92.00 be approved for payment.

That the accounts for the period ending March 11, 2022 in the amount of $593,885.14 be approved for payment.

That the direct monthly payments for February 2022 be approved for payment.

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

That Goderich Town Council authorize a diamond sponsorship in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation; And that the item is

That Goderich Town Council refer the letter from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry regarding floating accommodations on waterways over Ontario's public lands, to staff for a report back to Council for consideration.

That the Chief Administrative Officer and Ted Doherty review the email regarding a Larry Jeffrey display at the Maitland Recreation Centre for a recommendation back to Council, in consultation with Councillor Bazinet.

That the correspondence be received for information.

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

That By-Laws 41, 42 and 44 of 2022 be taken collectively.

That By-Laws 41, 42 and 44 of 2022 be read a first and second time.

That By-Laws 41, 42 and 44 of 2022 be read a third time and finally passed.

That Goderich Town Council approves the budget in principle and directs staff to prepare a By-Law approving the 2022 Budget to be brought forward at the next Council Meeting scheduled for April 4, 2022.

That Goderich Town Council approve the transfer of the remaining 2021 surplus to the Infrastructure Reserve Fund in the amount of approximately $123,000.00.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 45-2022 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on March 21, 2022 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 21st day of March 2022.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:36 pm to meet again at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for April 4, 2022.