The Goderich Record

Special Council Meeting

December 7, 2021

What was decided (17 motions)

14 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Goderich Town Council hereby unanimously consents to discussing and considering the following at the December 7, 2021 Special Council meeting at 4:00 p.m. Waterfront
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the December 7, 2021 Special Council Agenda; as amended.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried
That the waterfront paid parking fees remain status quo for the 2022 season.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the paid parking season be extended to start May 15 and end October 15. For Against Abstain Absent Councillor Donnelly X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Hoy X Deputy Mayor Murdock X Councillor Thomson X Councillor Tamming X Mayor John C. Grace X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Council approve the purchase of three additional parking meters for the waterfront.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Council authorize staff to work with Public Works Liaison Murdock to develop appropriate additional signage conveying permitted and prohibited uses at the waterfront including a review of the current signage and refer to the 2022 budget with power to act.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That Council authorize staff to take material on the beach to a depth of 1 meter to take the stone from the sand in the spring to allow for the sand to be replaced on the beach and the stone be removed from site, limiting loss of sand in the process; And further that staff be authorized to bring in additional sand in a phased-in approach and refer the item to the 2022 budget; And further that the appropriate authorities be consulted in the process.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Carried
That Council approve additional landscaping costs and the purchase of two bike racks; And further that the items be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Referred
That additional shoreline protection for the area South of the outfall be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Deferred
That Council hold a Public Meeting to discuss a waterfront retail project to gage interest in operating retail at the waterfront.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Donnelly
Carried
That Council approve the upgrades to the benches adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant and refer the item to the 2022 Budget; And further that no additional requests for memorial benches at the waterfront be considered at this time; And further that a memorial/park bench policy be brought forward for Councils consideration in 2022.
Moved by Councillor Tamming, seconded by Deputy Mayor Murdock
Carried
That Council authorize the Public Works Liaison and Director of Operations to meet with Mr. Peever to negotiate a contract for 2022 and come up with a reasonable solution to be brought back to Council for consideration. For Against Abstain Absent Councillor Donnelly X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Hoy X Deputy Mayor Murdock X Councillor Thomson X Councillor Tamming X Mayor John C. Grace X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That the purchase of floating docks on the south side of the harbour be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Referred
That Council authorize the Director of Operations to determine the placement of two (2) ping pong tables at Rotary Cove with power to act.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Council authorize the Public Works Liaison, Director of Operations and the Chief Administrative Officer have a conversation with the Goderich Port of Management Corporation regarding the construction of the fence.
Moved by Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 148 of 2021 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on December 7, 2021, and that it now be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 7 day of December, 2021.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Tamming
Carried
That Goderich Town Council does adjourn at 6:14 p.m. to meet again at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for December 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bazinet, seconded by Councillor Thomson
Carried

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