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Council Meeting
September 10, 2018
Declared interests
Councillor Bazineton this item
Councillor Hoyon this item
What was decided (33 motions)
33 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby adopts the August 13, 2018 regular Council Minutes and the July 26, 2018 and August 27, 2018 Special Council Minutes, as printed.
Moved by Councillor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Hansen
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the September 10, 2018 Council Agenda, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That the Bids for the Goderich Municipal Childcare Centre Renovation, be opened.
Moved by Councillor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Hansen
Carried
That the lowest bid of K & L Construction (Ontario) Ltd. be accepted in the amount of $341,800.00 excluding HST for the interior renovation at the Goderich Municipal Child Care Centre,subject to review of the Architect and Director of Operations.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That the funding request for the hiring of a fluvial geomorphologist to study the north bank of the Maitland River, be supported in principle subject to other partners support.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That the accounts for the period ending August 30, 2018 in the amount of $2,899,694.17 be approved for payment.
Moved by Councillor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Hansen
Carried
That the Direct Monthly Payments - July 2018, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried
That the accounts for Truly Nolen for the period ending August 30, 2018 in the amount of $155.94 be approved for payment.
Moved by Councillor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Hansen
Carried
That the Departmental Reports be received.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Deputy Mayor Donnelly
Carried
That Council concur with the request from Nina Reynolds, dated August 17, 2018 regarding a request to host the 2nd annual Hop Hearted Beer Festival for Women on September 28, 2018 and request to use an area of the parking lot.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That Council approve in principle, the sale of approximately 4.8 acres of the Victoria School property at fair market value as indicated by the hotel and affordable housing sites for the construction of the consolidated County office building in the 62,000 square foot on three levels range with staff personnel in the 130-140 range; And that the County be invited to suggest terms and timing best enabling our common purpose in this project to move forward expeditiously; And that failing project proceeding returning land; And that the Town's representatives on County Council share with Town Administration responsibility for moving this project forward; And that reporting to keep Council informed to be a top priority. Recorded (Voted) For Against Abstain Absent Kevin Morrison X Deputy Mayor Donnelly X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Murdock X Councillor Hansen X Results 6 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the email from Allan Avis, dated September 10, 2018 regarding Former Victoria School Property, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Bazinet
Carried
That the correspondence be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That item 10.9 be received for information and the noted action be approved.
Moved by Councillor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Hansen
Carried
That the correspondence items be received for information and the noted action be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That Council request the YMCA to review the $13.00 charge for the walking track and consider the rationale of the existing fee or a revised fee for a report back in the form of a delegation to Council and ask that the YMCA discuss other operational matters at the delegation including the Ice Kube System.
Moved by Councillor Hoy, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That the email from Christine Bernem, City of Hamilton, dated August 1, 2018 regarding a request for support of resolution regarding Cannabis Grace Period Request, be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That staff prepare the necessary By-Law to increase the parking fine fee on North Harbour Road to $200.00 and $225.00. Recorded (Voted) For Against Abstain Absent Kevin Morrison X Deputy Mayor Donnelly X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Murdock X Councillor Hansen X Results 4 2 0 0
Moved by Councillor Hoy, seconded by Deputy Mayor Donnelly
Carried
That By-Law 88 of 2018 be now introduced and read a first time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried
That By-Law 88 of 2018 be taken as read a first time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That By-Law 88 of 2018 be read a second time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That By-Law 88 of 2018 be taken as read a second time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That By-Law 88 of 2018 be given a third and final reading and the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized and instructed to sign the same and place the Corporate Seal thereunto. Recorded (Voted) For Against Abstain Absent Kevin Morrison X Deputy Mayor Donnelly X Councillor Bazinet X Councillor Hoy X Councillor Murdock X Councillor Hansen X Results 4 2 0 0
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Hoy
Carried
That By-Laws 89, 90 and 91 of 2018 be now introduced and read a first time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That By-Laws 89, 90 and 91 of 2018 be taken as read a first time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That By-Laws 89, 90 and 91 of 2018 be read a second time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That By-Laws 89, 90 and 91 of 2018 be taken as read a second time.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That By-Laws 89, 90 and 91 of 2018 be given a third and final reading and the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized and instructed to sign the same and place the Corporate Seal thereunto.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That Council rise and go into Closed Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b), (e), (f) and (g) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock
Carried
That Council rise and come out of Closed Committee of the Whole Session at 6:55 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Hansen
Carried
rises at 6:28 p.m. and goes into Closed Committee of the Whole at pursuant to Section 239 (2) 239 (2) (b), (e), (f) and (g) of the Municipal Act. Council will reconvene following the Closed Session and Closed Session Minutes will be recorded separately.
Moved by Councillor Hansen, seconded by Councillor Murdock Council
Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 92 of 2018 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on September 10, 2018 and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 10th day of September, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Murdock, seconded by Councillor Hansen
Carried
That Goderich Town Council does now adjourn at 6:57 p.m. to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 24, 2018.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Bazinet