Council Meeting

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the December 18, 2023, regular Council Agenda, as amended.

That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the November 27, 2023, regular Council Minutes, as printed.

That Council send a letter of support to Natural Resources Canada for Maitland Conservation’s application through the Climate-Resilient Communities Adaptation Program to develop the Southern Lake Huron Littoral Cell Adaption Action Plan; And That Council support $70,000.00 over the next four years as part of the 25% matching local funding required for an eligible application under the South Lake Huron Littoral Cell Adaptation Action Plan.

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

That Goderich Town Council approve a one-time request from the Maitland Valley Family Health Team (MVFHT) to suspend the Maitland Valley Medical Clinic lease increase for the period of April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

That Council appoint Mayor Bazinet, Councillor Petrie, and Deputy Mayor Noel to the Memorial Arena Task Force.

That Council defer the By-Law Complaint Policy (By-Law 144 of 2023) to the January 15, 2024, Council Meeting

That Councillor Kelly be appointed to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, effective immediately for a term to November 14, 2026.

That Council authorize the Maitland Trail Association to hold the Annual Lantern Workshop at the Parks Building on January 20, 2024, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

That the correspondence be received for information.

That Council approve the request from the Goderich Legion Branch 109 to amend their existing lottery agreement to allow the transfer of 30% of the revenue earned from the lottery account to the general overhead account.

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

That Council defer the draft plan of subdivision to the next Council meeting for a modified draft plan reflecting 2 lots instead of 3 lots.

That Council bring Agenda item 12.1 By-Law 129-2023 forward.

That By-Law 129-2023 be read a first and second time.

That By-Law 129-2023 be read a third time and finally passed.

WHEREAS Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich has held a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34(12)(a) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 with respect to proposed zoning by-law 129 of 2023 (GOD Z12-21 – 25 North Harbour Road East) AND WHEREAS certain changes have been made to the proposed by-law after holding of the public meeting; NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich hereby resolves that, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law.

THAT Council direct staff that any site plan agreement for this project shall contain: All recommendations included in the Environmental Impact Study Peer Review including naturalization of the 15-metre buffer and staking of environmentally sensitive areas in a manner that is acceptable to Town of Goderich staff; A provision that all development and construction debris, trash, and/or refuse shall be disposed of in a manner that is acceptable to, or otherwise directed by, Town of Goderich staff; A provision that year-round services on-site shall be provided including, but not limited to, snow removal and storage, garbage and recycling collection; Penalties, as determined by Town of Goderich staff, that are in addition to the normal securities, to ensure compliance with the site plan agreement.

That By-Laws 138, 139, 141, 142, 143, 145 and 146 of 2023 be taken collectively.

That By-Laws 138, 139, 141, 142, 143, 145, and 146 of 2023 be read a first and second time.

That By-Laws 138, 139, 141, 142, 143, 145, and 146 of 2023 be read a third time and finally passed.

That Erik Kirk be appointed to the Environment Committee, effective December 18, 2023.

That Chelsey Merkt, Michael Daley and Ralph Rubino be appointed to the Council Remuneration Committee, effective December 18, 2023.

WHEREAS the Town of Goderich entered into an Agreement for the provision of Police Services under Section 10 of the Police Services Act which commenced on January 1, 2020. AND FURTHER THAT Goderich Town Council extend the duration of the current contract, with the same terms and conditions, to conclude on the 31 st of December 2025. AND FURTHER THAT Goderich Town Council pass the necessary by-law at their December 18 meeting to extend the duration of the current contract to December 31, 2025.

That Council rise at 6:00 PM and go into Closed Committee of the Whole Session pursuant to Section 239(2)(b), (c) and (d); 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 Administrative Assistant to the CAO and Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Andrea Rowntree, remain in attendance for item 15.1 and 15.2; And Further Chief Administrative Officer Janice Hallahan, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Deanna Hastie, Finance and Human Resource Manager Tracy Mero, and Gallagher Benefit Services Consultant Jane Mizanski, remain in attendance for item 15.3; And Further That Town Solicitor Greg Stewart, remain in attendance for the entirety of the closed session. It is noted that Clerk Fisher has provided delegation of authority to Solicitor Stewart for the closed portion of the Council Agenda regarding discussion regarding compensation review.

That By-Law 147 of 2023 be read a first and second time.

That By-Law 147 of 2023 be read a third time and finally passed.

That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 148 of 2023 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on December 18, 2023, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this December 18, 2023.

That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 7:06 PM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for January 15, 2024, at 4 PM.