Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 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 August 23, 2023, Special Council meeting at 10 AM. Procedure of filling Council vacancy
Moved by Councillor Petrie, seconded by Councillor Segeren
Carried
That the Town of Goderich Council hereby accepts the August 23, 2023 Special Council Agenda, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Noel, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That Council rise at 10:05 AM and go into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239(3.1).
Moved by Councillor Carroll, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That Council rise and come out of Closed Committee of the Whole Session at 10:54 AM.
Moved by Councillor Carroll, seconded by Councillor Petrie
Carried
That Council declare the Mayor's seat as vacant.
Moved by Councillor Carroll, seconded by Councillor Petrie
Carried
That Deputy Mayor Bazinet be elected as Mayor for the Town of Goderich, effective immediately. Councillor Petrie requests a recorded vote and the Clerk records as follows; Voters For Against Abstain Conflict Absent Acting Mayor Bazinet X Councillor Noel X Councillor Segeren X Councillor Thompson X Councillor Petrie X Councillor Carroll X Results 6 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Petrie, seconded by Councillor Segeren
Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No.100 of 2023 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on August 23, 2023, and that it now be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 23 day of August, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Carroll, seconded by Councillor Segeren
Carried
That Goderich Town Council does adjourn at 11:36 AM to meet again at the regular meeting of Council scheduled for September 5, 2023 at 4 PM.
Moved by Councillor Petrie, seconded by Councillor Thompson