Goderich public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Goderich Council meets to consider the 2023 Fees and User Charges By-Law, approve accounts payable of $541,717.87, and pass several by-laws including a lease for a house at 35435 Huron Road and a conference expense policy. The agenda also includes staff reports on the strategic plan, election results, and various operational updates, plus a closed session for confidential matters.

• Public meeting and first/second/third reading of By-Law 152-2022 setting 2023 fees and user charges
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $541,717.87 for period ending December 1, 2022
• By-Law 151-2022 authorizing lease agreement for house at 35435 Huron Road
• By-Law 150-2022 adopting Council Conference Attendance and Expense Reimbursement Policy
• Closed session items: hospital update, 210 Huckins Street surplus land, Albert Street easement, YMCA contract

Council passed by-laws to set 2023 corporate fees and user charges and to lease a house on Huron Road. The board also approved a shoreline hardening feasibility study and a temporary 2023 meeting calendar.

• Approved By-Law 152-2022 setting 2023 Fees and User Charges
• Approved By-Law 151-2022 for lease agreement of house at 35435 Huron Road
• Approved $55,000 shoreline hardening feasibility study for Coast Goderich development
• Approved 2023 Council, Committee and Board Calendar on a temporary basis
• Approved $541,717.87 in accounts for period ending December 1, 2022
• Tabled Conference Attendance and Expense Reimbursement Policy (By-Law 150-2022)
• Appointed Councillor Thompson to the Maitland Source Protection Authority Board
• Appointed Councillor Petrie to the Community Engagement Committee with Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Board

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting held primarily for an education and training session on ethics and integrity, which will take place in closed session. The agenda includes routine items such as disclosure of interests, a question period, and a confirming by-law. No substantive decisions or public business items are listed.

• Closed session for Ethics and Integrity Orientation under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act
• Confirming by-law to approve proceedings of the November 29, 2022 meeting
• Public question and answer period scheduled

Council convened for a special session to conduct an education and training orientation on ethics and integrity. The session was held in a closed meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Education and Training Session on Ethics and Integrity Orientation
• Entered closed session at 11:07 p.m. for training purposes
• Exited closed session at 2:45 p.m.
• Passed By-Law No. 149 of 2020 to confirm the meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

Goderich Council is meeting to approve accounts, adopt minutes, and consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a by-law to prioritize native plants and prohibit invasive species on municipal land, a development charges deferral agreement with Southbridge Health Care, and establishing reserve funds for Bannister Park and the waterfront. Council will also discuss committee appointments, 2023 meeting dates, and correspondence on provincial bills.

• By-Law 144-2022: prioritize native plant species and prohibit invasive plant species on municipal land
• By-Law 145-2022: Development Charges Deferral Agreement with Southbridge Health Care (CVH (No.2) LP)
• By-Law 146-2022: establish reserve fund for Bannister Park
• By-Law 147-2022: establish reserve fund for waterfront and boardwalk
• Accounts for period ending November 22, 2023, in amount of $1,696,515.06 approved for payment

Council appointed representatives to several local boards and committees and passed five by-laws covering public highways, invasive plants, and reserve funds. The body also approved several community grants and payments for municipal accounts.

• Passed By-Law 143-2022 establishing a property as a public highway
• Passed By-Law 144-2022 prohibiting invasive plant species on municipal land
• Passed By-Law 145-2022 for a Development Charges Alternative Payment Agreement with Southbridge Health Care
• Passed By-Laws 146-2022 and 147-2022 establishing reserve funds for Bannister Park and the waterfront/boardwalk
• Appointed Deputy Mayor Bazinet to Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board, Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board, and MacKay Centre Board
• Appointed Mayor Murdock to Goderich Police Services Board and submitted his name for the Goderich Port Management Corporation Board
• Approved $2,000 funding for St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank and Food Hamper Programs
• Approved $2,000 grant for United Way Perth-Huron Coldest Night of the Year

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting for the inaugural session of Goderich Town Council. The agenda includes opening remarks, the declaration of office, presentation of the chain of office, and speeches by the mayor. No decisions or substantive business are scheduled.

• Declaration of Office by Clerk Andrea Fisher
• Presentation of Chain of Office
• Inaugural speech by Mayor Myles Murdock
• Reception following the session

Property Standards Committee

This is the agenda for the Goderich Property Standards Committee meeting on November 8, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Property Standards Committee reviewed two appeals regarding maintenance and occupancy standards. One order was confirmed as served, while a second order was rescinded.

• Confirmed order #2022-008 for 255 Picton Street West (Carried)
• Rescinded order #2022-005 for 280 Huron Road (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Goderich Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one consent application (GOD C05-22) by Hugh Burgsma for 1 Cobourg Street, which would create a new building lot. The committee is being asked to approve the application subject to conditions including removal of an accessory structure, a $500 cash-in-lieu of park dedication, and compliance with municipal requirements. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, disclosure of interests, approval of agenda, and adoption of the September 8, 2022 minutes.

• Consent application GOD C05-22 for Hugh Burgsma at 1 Cobourg Street to create a new building lot
• Condition requiring removal of existing accessory structure on the subject property
• $500 cash-in-lieu of park dedication required as a condition of approval
• Conditions must be met within two years or application deemed refused
• Adoption of September 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Consent Application GOD C05-22 for Hugh Burgsma. The approval is subject to five conditions, including the submission of a survey and a $500 cash-in-lieu payment for park dedication.

• Approved Consent Application GOD C05-22 with five conditions (Carried)
• Approved November 8, 2022 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted September 8, 2022 Minutes (Carried)

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, reviewing financial statements including a Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,296.66, and receiving updates on heritage events, publications, and marine heritage. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of November 3, 2022 agenda and adoption of October 6, 2022 minutes
• Review of General Fund revenue and expenditures for period ending October 31, 2022
• Review of Reserve Funds statement for period ending October 31, 2022
• Heritage Reserve Fund balance reported as $56,296.66
• Correspondence from Ontario Heritage Trust regarding heritage sites and Heritage Matters newsletter

Council Meeting

Goderich Council will hold a public meeting and vote on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law change to allow a four-storey apartment building on Gibbons Street. They will also consider several staff reports, including rescinding the COVID-19 vaccination policy, and approve accounts totaling over $1 million.

• Public hearing and vote on Official Plan Amendment #17 and Zoning By-Law Z06-22 for 205 Oxford Street (Gibbons St.) to permit a 4-storey apartment building
• Approval of accounts for period ending October 24, 2022, in the amount of $1,019,804.89
• Recommendation to rescind the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• By-Law 141-2022 to temporarily close streets for the Santa Claus Parade on November 19, 2022
• Funding requests from St. Vincent De Paul and Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee meets virtually to hear deputations on Cycling Without Age and a 5-year Official Plan review, and to discuss pending items including wayfinding, public art, tourism, and salt tourism. The agenda is largely procedural with several items marked as pending and no decisions listed.

• Deputation: Gerry O'Brien - Cycling Without Age
• Deputation: Victor Kloeze - 5 year Official Plan Review Presentation
• Unfinished business: Wayfinding and Signage (pending)
• Unfinished business: Public Art (pending)
• Unfinished business: Salt Tourism (pending)

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine approvals and discuss several items, including installing web cameras through NAV Canada, a magazine article by the tourism officer, joint opportunities with Bruce Power, and funding models for feasibility and planning studies related to an official plan/zoning amendment. The committee may also enter a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

• Discussion of web cameras through NAV Canada
• Update on Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Magazine article by Jenna Ujiye
• Joint opportunities with Bruce Power
• Exploration of funding models for feasibility and planning studies for an Official Plan/Zoning Amendment
• Possible closed session on property matters (Section 239(2)(c))

Environment Committee

The Environmental Action Committee is meeting to review and potentially endorse a draft Invasive Plant Species By-Law, which would then be forwarded to Council for consideration. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Official Plan Five Year Review and zoning changes, as well as updates on various environmental initiatives. The meeting is largely procedural, with routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Endorsement of draft Invasive Plant Species By-Law and forwarding to Council
• Presentation on Official Plan Five Year Review and Zoning Changes
• Updates on Green Marine Port Initiative, Green Goderich, Maitland Valley Conservation, and Partners for Climate Protection
• Review of workplan and budget spreadsheet

Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 205 Oxford Street to allow three residential units, a part lot control exemption, and a by-law regulating outdoor lighting on municipal property. Council will also hear presentations on the community garden and light pollution, and receive staff reports on the strategic plan, waterfront parking, and various operational matters.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment GOD Z05-22 for 205 Oxford Street to allow three residential units (By-Law 132-2022)
• Part Lot Control Exemption GOD PLC02-22 for Lot 39, Plan 459 (By-Law 131-2022)
• By-Law 133-2022 to regulate outdoor illumination fixtures on municipal property
• Service Agreement Renewal with Getinge for washer/disinfector maintenance at Maitland Valley Medical Centre (By-Law 130-2022)
• Staff reports on 35435 Huron Road, boiler repair at Maitland Recreation Centre, and Connecting Link Program

Police Services Board

The Goderich Police Services Board is meeting to approve financial reports, receive the Detachment Commander's report, and discuss correspondence including an OPP marine vessel request and a Ministry update. The board will also review OPP costing information from the Treasurer and revisit a pending traffic study.

• Approve revenue and expenditure reports to September 30, 2022
• Receive June-September 2022 Detachment Commander report
• Discuss OPP marine vessel request to Town of Goderich
• Review OPP costing information from Treasurer Deanna Hastie
• Pending B.M. Ross traffic study referred from May 9, 2022 meeting

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on the Official Plan Five Year Review, review financial statements including a Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,191.95, and discuss heritage events and publications. The agenda is largely routine, with approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Official Plan Five Year Review presentation by Senior Planner Victor Kloeze
• Heritage Reserve Fund balance reported at $56,191.95
• Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for General Fund ending September 30, 2022
• Statement of Reserve Funds for fiscal period ending September 30, 2022
• Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting of Members

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee approved printing 500 marine heritage brochures from its budget and replacing 7 waterfront signs at a cost not exceeding $1,100. The committee also received and approved financial statements for the General Fund and Reserve Funds, and heard a presentation on the Official Plan Five-Year Review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved printing 500 marine heritage brochures from committee budget (carried)
• Approved replacing 7 waterfront signs for up to $1,100 (carried)
• Approved financial statements for General Fund and Reserve Funds for period ending September 30, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted September 1, 2022 minutes (carried)

Council Meeting

Goderich Council will hear a proposal from Huron County for housing investment, consider an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 191 Suncoast Drive East, and vote on by-laws 127 and 128 of 2022. The meeting also includes approval of accounts totaling $2,335,797.33 and several staff recommendations, plus a possible closed session on physician recruitment.

• By-Law 127-2022: Official Plan Amendment GOD OPA 11 for 191 Suncoast Drive East
• By-Law 128-2022: Zoning change from Highway Commercial (C3-23) to High-Density Residential (R5-17) at 191 Suncoast Drive East
• Accounts for period ending September 26, 2022: $2,335,797.33 approved for payment
• Truly Nolen account: $2,314.39 approved for payment
• Huron County delegation re: housing investment proposal

Council approved in principle a 39-unit Huron County-owned residential building on Gibbons Street, directing staff to prepare a land transfer agreement for the next term and initiate planning amendments. Council also approved an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for a high-density residential development at 191 Suncoast Drive East, and contributed an additional $14,000 from contingency reserves for doctor recruitment and healthcare support.

• Approved in principle 39-unit county residential building on Gibbons Street (carried)
• Approved OPA11 and zoning amendment for high-density residential at 191 Suncoast Drive East (carried)
• Approved $2,314.39 payment to Truly Nolen (carried; Councillor Bazinet declared conflict)
• Approved accounts totaling $2,335,797.33 for period ending September 26, 2022 (carried)
• Provided letter of support for OPP marine vessel at Goderich Harbour (carried)
• Referred shoreline hardening report to new term of Council in December (carried)
• Contributed additional $14,000 from contingency reserve for doctor recruitment and healthcare support (carried)
• Passed By-Laws 127-2022 and 128-2022 for official plan and zoning amendments (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing projects and new business. Key items include a proposed application to the Bruce Power Community Fund for the Salt Festival, updates on tourism and marketing, and a review of the Roger Brooks Report on destination recovery. Several items are listed as pending, including wayfinding, public art, and shuttle transportation.

• Motion to approve application to Bruce Power Community Fund for the Salt Festival
• Discussion of 2023 Salt Festival and funding
• Update on Tourism and Community Development with 2022 workplan and social media report
• Review of Goderich Specific Overview of the Roger Brooks Report
• Presentation on Huron County Cycling Master Plan

Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is meeting to approve the 2021 consolidated financial statements, pay accounts totaling $4,560,705.46, and consider several staff reports and correspondence items. The agenda also includes a closed session for an OPP update and previous minutes. Several items are pending, including the Community Recreational Needs Assessment and a lease agreement.

• Approve 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Approve accounts for period ending September 1, 2022: $4,560,705.46
• Approve Truly Nolen account: $430.00
• Tender for Public Works roof and Day Care roof replacement
• 2023 Salt Festival grant applications

Council approved $4,560,705.46 in accounts for the period ending September 1, 2022, and received the 2021 audited financial statements. A request for an exception to the Noise By-Law was denied, and a request from Healthy Hearts Cardiac Rehabilitation Program was tabled pending more information. Several staff reports were received and actions approved, including tenders for roof replacements and grant applications.

• Approved $4,560,705.46 in accounts (carried)
• Approved 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Denied noise bylaw exemption request from Jaden Shrier (carried)
• Tabled Healthy Hearts Cardiac Rehabilitation Program request (carried)
• Approved $430.00 Truly Nolen account (carried)
• Received staff reports and approved noted actions (carried)
• Approved correspondence items and noted actions (carried)
• Went into closed session for OPP update and previous minutes (carried)

Communities in Bloom

This agenda for the Goderich, ON Communities in Bloom meeting on 2022-09-14 contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive items listed. The document provides no decisions, discussions, or actionable agenda items for residents.

The Communities in Bloom Committee discussed edits to a draft Invasive Plant Species By-Law, including definitions of native species and designated staff. Staff will bring back the revised by-law at the next meeting. The committee also discussed plans for 2023 floral content and perennial gardens at several locations.

• Approved the September 14, 2022 agenda as presented.
• Adopted the June 15, 2022 minutes as printed.
• Discussed edits to the draft Invasive Plant Species By-Law; staff to return with revisions at the October 26, 2022 meeting.
• Discussed 2023 floral content and theme, including selecting five gardens for perennial additions.
• Kyle Williams to obtain costs for perennials (coneflower, black-eyed susan, native geraniums).
• Sabine Behnk to create a volunteer job description for garden maintenance.
• Paula Harris to distribute a volunteer survey on this year's operations.
• Adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

Environment Committee

The Environmental Action Committee is meeting to consider endorsing two draft bylaws — an Invasive Plant Species By-Law and a Dark Sky By-Law — and forwarding them to Council. The committee will also receive updates on the Green Marine Port Initiative, Green Goderich, and climate protection partnerships, plus information items on Froggy Fest and a water quality device.

• Endorse and forward draft Invasive Plant Species By-Law to Council
• Endorse and forward draft Dark Sky By-Law to Council
• Receive information on Froggy Fest
• Receive information on The Snout Water Quality Device
• Updates on Green Marine Port, Green Goderich, and climate protection programs

The Environmental Action Committee endorsed the draft Dark Sky By-Law, as amended, and authorized forwarding it to Council for consideration. The committee also discussed a draft Invasive Plant Species By-Law, with edits to be incorporated before the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were received for information or referred to staff.

• Endorsed Dark Sky By-Law, as amended, and forwarded to Council for consideration (carried)
• Authorized Chair Erinn Lawrie to present a short deputation to Council on the Dark Sky By-Law (carried)
• Discussed edits to draft Invasive Plant Species By-Law; staff to bring back revised version on October 5, 2022

Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board

The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board is meeting to approve accounts and financial reports, hear a presentation on growth's importance for long-term obligations, and consider appointing auditors and a new signing officer. The agenda includes routine approvals and a possible closed session.

• Approval of accounts ending September 2, 2022 in the amount of $145,442.80
• Presentation: 'The Importance of Growth for Meeting Long Term Obligations' by ONE Investment
• Appointment of Takalo & Burt as auditors for 2023 Financial Statements
• Approve Myles Murdock as signing officer, remove John C. Grace's signing authority
• Discussion of agreement with 700336 Ontario Inc. (East Side Auto)

The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board approved a series of monthly $300,000 guaranteed investment certificate purchases for one-year terms, redeemed two matured GICs from Libro Credit Union, and authorized up to $40,000 for regrading and a plastic polysheet at the landfill to promote runoff. Staff were also given power to act to install a float and pump metering system at the leachate holding tank. The board appointed Takalo & Burt as auditors for 2023 and updated signing authority to include Acting Mayor Myles Murdock.

• Approved accounts ending September 2, 2022 in the amount of $145,442.80 (carried)
• Approved monthly purchases of $300,000 GICs for one-year term using proceeds of maturing GICs (carried)
• Redeemed two matured Libro Credit Union GICs valued at approximately $114,293 and $112,958 (carried)
• Directed site supervisor to contact County of Huron about a litter/debris program (carried)
• Gave staff power to act to spend up to $40,000 to regrade low areas and add plastic polysheet for runoff (carried)
• Gave staff power to act to install float and pump metering system at leachate holding tank (carried)
• Appointed Takalo & Burt as auditors for 2023 Financial Statements (carried)
• Approved Myles Murdock as signing officer, removed John C. Grace (carried)

Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board

The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board will hold a public meeting on proposed increases to its tipping and recycling fees, effective October 1, 2022. The board will also consider accounts payable, financial reports, a potential shutdown for weigh scale installation, and the appointment of Takalo & Burt as auditors for 2023.

• Public meeting on proposed increases to tipping and recycling fees, effective October 1, 2022
• Approval of accounts ending September 2, 2022, in the amount of $198,283.86
• Appointment of Takalo & Burt as auditors for the 2023 financial statements
• Potential shutdown of the recycling centre during weigh scale installation in November 2022
• Change in signing authority: Myles Murdock appointed, John C. Grace removed

The board approved a fee increase for tipping, shingle/clean wood loads, and freon removal, effective after a public meeting. It also approved accounts, received financial reports, and authorized a temporary shutdown for weigh scale installation in November 2022. Takalo & Burt were appointed as auditors for 2023, and Myles Murdock was added as a signing officer.

• Increased tipping fee from $230 to $245
• Increased shingle and clean wood load fees from $175 to $190
• Increased freon removal fee from $35 to $40 plus $20 minimum
• Approved accounts ending September 2, 2022 for $198,283.86
• Received financial reports to July 31, 2022 for information
• Approved closure during weigh scale installation in November 2022
• Appointed Takalo & Burt as auditors for 2023 financial statements
• Appointed Myles Murdock as signing officer, removed John C. Grace

Committee of Adjustment

The Goderich Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider two applications: a consent application for 232 Britannia Road West and a minor variance application for 53 Wellesley Street. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Consent Application C04-2022 for Ken McGee, 232 Britannia Road West
• Minor Variance Application MV05-2022 for Douglas D. Culbert, 53 Wellesley Street
• Adoption of June 16, 2022 minutes

The Goderich Committee of Adjustment approved two applications: a consent (severance) for Ken McGee at 232 Britannia Road West, and a minor variance for Doug Culbert at 53 Wellesley Street. Both approvals were subject to specific conditions, including a $500 park dedication fee for the consent and a privacy screen requirement for the variance.

• Approved Consent Application C04-2022 for Ken McGee at 232 Britannia Road West, subject to conditions including a survey, compliance with zoning, $500 cash-in-lieu of park dedication, and a two-year fulfillment period.
• Approved Minor Variance Application MV05-2022 for Doug Culbert at 53 Wellesley Street, subject to conditions including construction consistent with submitted plans, a privacy screen on the raised deck, and an 18-month validity period.

Council Meeting

Goderich Council will hear presentations on two zoning by-law amendments, vote on four by-laws including an Official Plan amendment and a temporary road closure, and receive staff reports on fire services and tourism. The meeting also includes correspondence on appointments and support resolutions, plus several pending items carried over from earlier meetings.

• By-Law 121-2022: temporary road closure on West Street and Courthouse Square for former Mayor John C. Grace's Celebration of Life on September 10, 2022
• By-Law 122-2022: Official Plan amendment to re-designate Part Lot 8, Concession A from Residential to Highway Commercial
• By-Law 123-2022: zoning amendment to allow an existing mixed-use building to be used entirely for residential purposes (Core Commercial to Mixed Use)
• By-Law 124-2022: zoning change on subject lands from Low Density Residential (R2) to Highway Commercial Special Zone (C3-28)
• Staff directed to schedule a public meeting on a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Short-Term Rentals

Council passed By-Laws 121-124 of 2022, including a temporary road closure for a memorial event, an Official Plan amendment to re-designate land for highway commercial use, and two zoning amendments. Council also deferred a public meeting on short-term rental regulations to the next term of office and referred installation of larger bicycle racks to staff for a report.

• Passed By-Law 121-2022 to temporarily stop traffic on West Street and Courthouse Square for former Mayor John C. Grace's Celebration of Life
• Passed By-Law 122-2022 amending the Official Plan to re-designate Part Lot 8, Concession A from Residential to Highway Commercial
• Passed By-Law 123-2022 amending zoning to allow an existing mixed-use building to be used entirely for residential purposes
• Passed By-Law 124-2022 changing zoning on subject lands from Low Density Residential (R2) to Highway Commercial Special Zone (C3-28)
• Deferred a public meeting on Short Term Rentals to the next term of office
• Referred installation of larger bicycle racks to accommodate electric bicycles to the Director of Operations for a report
• Appointed Acting Mayor Murdock to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
• Authorized staff to send a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing outlining concerns with the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive financial statements, and discuss its work plan. The agenda includes updates on heritage events and publications, and unfinished business regarding the 4 Courthouse Square facade. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,191.95
• Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for General Fund ending August 31, 2022
• Statement of Reserve Funds for period ending August 31, 2022
• Discussion of 4 Courthouse Square facade (Corry Van Iersel)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 6, 2022

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee approved hiring a landscape architect to produce conceptual drawings for the area surrounding the mineral springs. They also received financial statements and discussed two upcoming 2023 events: Heritage Days (February 18-19) and Doors Open (fall).

• Approved hiring a landscape architect for mineral springs conceptual drawings (carried)
• Approved financial statements for period ending August 31, 2022 (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will address the declaration of the Mayor's seat as vacant and appoint an Acting Mayor. The meeting also includes a public meeting regarding the Town of Goderich Official Plan 5 Year Review.

• Official Plan 5 Year Review (Section 26)
• Approval of $577.00 Truly Nolen account
• Approval of accounts totaling $2,337,778.19
• By-Law 114-2022: Traffic stops for Remembrance Day parades on Kingston Street
• By-Law 116-2022: Adoption of the 2022 Asset Management Plan

Council declared the mayor's seat vacant after Mayor John Grace's passing, appointed Deputy Mayor Murdock as Head of Council, and approved $2,337,778.19 in accounts. Council also authorized a $3,500 pride sidewalk, a $1,000 Froggy Festival grant, and a by-law for 22 electric vehicle charging stations at 9 locations in Huron County, 5 in Goderich.

• Declared mayor's seat vacant after Mayor John Grace's passing (carried)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor Murdock as Head of Council until November 15, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $2,337,778.19 in accounts for period ending July 29, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $3,500 pride sidewalk on the square at West Street entrance by June 1, 2023 (carried)
• Approved $1,000 funding request for Froggy Festival (carried)
• Approved by-law 119-2022 for 22 EV charging stations at 9 locations in Huron County (carried)
• Approved erection of thank-you sign at Goderich Skate Park for Jake Hiemstra and John Gordan (carried)
• Approved hybrid meeting model with in-person and virtual options effective September 6, 2022 (carried)

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee meets virtually to discuss airport business. Items include a presentation on taxiway servicing for the east development area, discussion of forming an independent airport commission, and several pending items such as student wage structure, an additional hangar, a fuel surcharge, and promotional materials. The committee may also enter a closed session regarding property matters.

• Ben Crooks, HM Aero planner, on East Development Area Taxiway Servicing
• Discussion on forming an Independent Airport Commission per Strategic Plan Section 8
• Pending: Goderich Airport Student Wage Structure
• Pending: Additional Airport Hangar
• Pending: 30 Cent Fixed Fuel Surcharge

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee discussed forming an independent airport commission as recommended in the Strategic Plan and moved the East Development Area Taxiway Servicing item into closed session. No binding decisions were made; several items remain pending, including a student wage structure, additional hangar, fuel surcharge, and promotional materials.

• Moved East Development Area Taxiway Servicing discussion to closed session (carried)
• Discussed formation of an Independent Airport Commission (no decision recorded)
• Student wage position suggested for 2023 budget (pending)
• Larger fuel tank purchase to be included in 2023 budget (pending)
• Promotional airport materials to be available next week (pending)
• Article for COPA magazine being drafted (pending)
• Closed session held under Section 239(2)(c) of Municipal Act (property matters, no direction given)

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and July minutes, receiving financial statements, and discussing correspondence. The main substantive item is a heritage permit application for a pylon sign at 75 Kingston Street (Libro Credit Union), which requires the committee's direction. The meeting also includes updates on heritage events and publications.

• Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-013 - 75 Kingston Street - Libro Credit Union - Pylon Sign
• Heritage Reserve Fund balance reported at $56,191.95
• Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for General Fund for period ending July 31, 2022
• Statement of Reserve Funds for period ending July 31, 2022
• Courthouse Square Facade update by Corry Van Iersel

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-013 for a pylon sign at 75 Kingston Street (Libro Credit Union) without conditions. They also received and approved financial statements, including a Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,191.95. Updates were noted on heritage events, publications, and the Menesetung Mineral Springs brochures, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-013 for 75 Kingston Street (Libro Credit Union) pylon sign without conditions
• Approved financial statements for period ending July 31, 2022, including Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,191.95

Council Meeting

Goderich Council meets to hold public meetings on a draft subdivision and an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, then considers staff reports, by-laws, and accounts. They will also discuss closed-session items including a lease agreement and fire chief vacancy. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and correspondence.

• Public meeting: Draft Plan of Subdivision 40T21004 and Official Plan/Zoning Amendment (GOD OPA15, Z12-21) for Sarah Properties Ltd.
• Public meeting: Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan presentation by Stantec
• Accounts for period ending July 7, 2022: $867,099.01 approved for payment
• By-laws 100-109 of 2022: include MOU with Mackay Centre for Seniors, Emergency Management Program, Affordable Housing CIP, and temporary road closures for events
• Closed session items: Parrish and Heimbecker Lease Agreement update, outdoor patio, purchase/sale, fire chief vacancy

Council deferred a decision on the Draft Plan of Subdivision 40T21004 and related Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to allow the applicant to address public concerns and outstanding issues, particularly from the Ministry of Transportation. Council also adopted the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and related by-laws, and approved the Port Management Corporation's annual report and maintenance plans. Several other by-laws and accounts were approved.

• Deferred Draft Plan of Subdivision 40T21004 and OPA/ZBA applications (carried)
• Adopted Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (By-Laws 107-109-2022)
• Approved Port Management Corporation Annual Report and 2022 Plans (carried)
• Approved Truly Nolen account $1,483.00 (carried)
• Approved accounts $867,099.01 for period ending July 7, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to obtain second appraisal on 210 Huckins Street (carried)
• Passed By-Laws 100-111 of 2022 collectively (carried)
• Approved staff reports and correspondence as noted (carried)

Goderich Fire Committee

The Goderich Fire Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine approvals and then enter a closed session to discuss the Fire Chief vacancy, including personal matters, labour relations, and negotiation strategy. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 12, 2022 agenda
• Adoption of June 16, 2022 minutes
• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b)(d)(k) for Fire Chief vacancy

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is meeting via Zoom to review two heritage permit applications for signage, adopt minutes, and receive financial reports. The committee will also discuss its work plan and heritage events.

• Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-011 - 56-62 Courthouse Square (Co-Operators) - fascia sign
• Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-012 - 67 Kingston Street (Rexall) - temporary sign
• Heritage Reserve Fund balance is $56,095.28
• Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for General Fund for period ending June 30, 2022
• Statement of Reserve Funds for period ending June 30, 2022

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee approved two heritage permit applications for signage in the downtown core. It also received financial reports and discussed future heritage events and an unauthorized sign installation.

• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-011 for fascia sign at 56-62 Courthouse Square (Co-Operators) without conditions
• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-012 for temporary sign at 67 Kingston Street (Rexall), option two (weighted portable sign near pharmacy entrance)
• Received and approved financial statements for General Fund and Reserve Funds, noting Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,095.28
• Adopted June 2, 2022 minutes and July 7, 2022 agenda

Special Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting on June 28, 2022, primarily to consider a property matter. The council will move into a closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business items listed.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) for a property matter (proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition)
• Confirming by-law to approve proceedings of the June 28, 2022 meeting
• Next regular council meeting scheduled for July 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council unanimously approved the agenda and went into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a property matter (proposed acquisition or disposition of land). After reconvening, the clerk reported that direction was given to staff, but no specific decisions were disclosed publicly. The meeting adjourned after passing a confirming by-law.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for property matter (unanimous)
• Gave direction to staff on property matter in closed session (not disclosed)
• Passed By-Law No. 99 of 2022 to confirm proceedings (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Council Meeting

The Goderich Council meeting on June 27, 2022, includes public meetings, delegations, and a large block of by-laws for final passage. Key items include a part lot control exemption, an Official Plan and zoning amendment for 295-299 Bayfield Road, and several agreements for beach equipment rentals, childcare funding, and an airport terminal lease. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and correspondence.

• By-Law 90-2022: Part lot control exemption for Lot 323, Plan 457 (Huron Storage Inc.)
• By-Law 91-2022 & 92-2022: Official Plan and zoning amendment for Part Lot 12, Concession C (295-299 Bayfield Rd) to High Density Residential (R5-18)
• By-Law 87-2022: Agreement with Passport Labs for mobile parking app at waterfront
• By-Law 88-2022: Amendment to Parks By-Law to prohibit liquor in parks and waterfront
• By-Law 96-2022: 10-year lease with Revival Consulting for flight training at airport terminal

Council approved 16 by-laws collectively, including a 10-year lease for flight training at the airport, zoning changes for high-density residential at 295-299 Bayfield Road, and a contract to monitor short-term rentals. Council also approved a part lot control exemption for Huron Storage and directed staff to retain a shoreline consulting engineer for the Coast Subdivision. Several residents spoke asking Council to reconsider the short-term rental ban, but no change was made.

• Approved 16 by-laws (82-97 of 2022) collectively
• Approved part lot control exemption for Lot 323, Plan 457 (By-Law 90-2022)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 295-299 Bayfield Road (By-Laws 91-92 of 2022)
• Approved 10-year airport terminal lease with Revival Consulting (By-Law 96-2022)
• Approved Host Compliance contract with Granicus for short-term rental monitoring (By-Law 97-2022)
• Directed retention of Shoreline Consulting Engineer for Coast Subdivision study
• Appointed Goderich Port Management Corporation as agent for National Trade Corridors Fund application
• Approved accounts for payment totaling $2,557,413.92

Goderich Fire Committee

The Goderich Fire Committee will discuss Fire Chief Darren Doak's retirement notice, referred from the June 13, 2022 Council meeting, and review the results of a Request for Proposals for fire dispatch services. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes adoption, and possible closed session.

• Notice of retirement from Fire Chief Darren Doak
• Fire Dispatch Services Request for Proposal results
• Adoption of minutes from December 17, 2020 and December 22, 2022

The Goderich Fire Committee accepted Fire Chief Darren Doak's retirement and awarded the Fire Dispatch Services contract to the Owen Sound Police, with each township representative to seek council authorization. The committee also entered closed session to discuss the Fire Chief position and directed the CAO to proceed as indicated.

• Accepted Fire Chief Darren Doak's letter of retirement (carried)
• Awarded Fire Dispatch Services to Owen Sound Police (carried)
• Directed each township representative to forward dispatch award to their council for authorization
• Entered closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for Fire Chief position (carried)
• Directed CAO to proceed as indicated in closed session

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda, adopting April minutes, and disclosing interests. Most substantive items are listed as pending, including a student wage structure, an additional airport hangar, a 30-cent fixed fuel surcharge, promotional materials for sale, a COPA magazine article, joint opportunities with Bruce Power, and funding models for feasibility studies. The committee may also enter a closed session for property matters.

• Student wage structure discussion (pending)
• Additional airport hangar discussion (pending)
• 30-cent fixed fuel surcharge discussion (pending)
• Promotional airport materials for sale (pending)
• Possible closed session on property acquisition/disposition

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee met virtually and approved the agenda and minutes. Most business items were pending updates, including airport student wage recruitment, hangar expressions of interest, a fuel surcharge report, and promotional materials. The committee entered closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition and directed the CAO to bring the matter to the June 27, 2022 council meeting. It also instructed the CAO to inquire about a donation for an automated external defibrillator at the airport.

• Approved June 16, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 21, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Directed CAO to bring closed-session land matter to June 27, 2022 council meeting
• Instructed CAO to inquire into donation for airport defibrillator

Committee of Adjustment

The Goderich Committee of Adjustment meets virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda, adopting the May 5, 2022 minutes, and hearing one minor variance application. The main item is a presentation and report by planner Victor Kloeze regarding Christine Crofton's application (GOD MV04-2022) for 56 Church Street, including a comment from Brindley dated June 6, 2022.

• Minor variance application GOD MV04-2022 for Christine Crofton at 56 Church Street
• Presentation and report by planner Victor Kloeze
• Comment from Brindley dated June 6, 2022
• Adoption of May 5, 2022 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application GOD MV04-2022 for Christine Crofton at 56 Church Street, subject to conditions. The approval requires the addition to match the submitted site plan and design, and is valid for 18 months. The motion was carried.

• Approved Minor Variance Application GOD MV04-2022 for 56 Church Street (carried)
• Adopted June 16, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 5, 2022 minutes (carried)

Communities in Bloom

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The Communities in Bloom Committee approved hosting a volunteer appreciation night on August 18, 2022, and received updates on parks projects and events. A motion to split the cost of $500 worth of tulip bulbs with the Horticultural Society was defeated. The pollinator project was discontinued as the proponent withdrew.

• Approved volunteer appreciation night on August 18, 2022 (carried)
• Defeated motion to split $500 tulip bulb cost with Horticultural Society
• Adopted June 15, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 11, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received parks department update for information
• Noted pollinator project will not proceed

Police Services Board

The Goderich Police Services Board meets virtually to approve its May 9 minutes, review May 2022 revenue and expenditure reports, and receive the May 2022 Detachment Commander Report. The board will also discuss a police services board survey and an unfinished traffic study referred from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of May 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 2022 revenue and expenditure reports (1550 and 1500) and general ledger details
• Receipt of May 2022 Detachment Commander Report
• Discussion of Police Services Board Survey (dated 2022-05-31)
• B. M. Ross traffic study referred from May 9, 2022 meeting (pending)

The Goderich Police Services Board approved the agenda, minutes from May 9, 2022, and financial reports to June 6, 2022. The board also received the May 2022 Detachment Commander Report and authorized the CAO to complete a survey. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved June 24, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved May 9, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure report to June 6, 2022 (carried)
• Approved General ledger detail report to June 6, 2022 (carried)
• Received May 2022 Detachment Commander Report for information (carried)
• Granted CAO power to complete and submit Police Services Board Survey (carried)

Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board

The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board will meet to approve accounts, receive financial reports, and discuss facility maintenance including fence replacement, asphalt repairs, and scale replacement. The board will also consider a partnership request from the Municipality of Bluewater and a credit application policy.

• Approval of accounts ending May 30, 2022 in the amount of $138,039.87
• Draft 2021 financial statements for review
• Fence replacement quote from Arts Landscaping
• Asphalt repairs quote from Arts Landscaping
• Scale replacement quotes from Active Scale Manufacturing Inc. and Try Recycling

The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved replacing the weigh scale in 2022 using funds set aside for the concrete pad and waste shoot installation. The board also directed staff to request the Municipality of Bluewater to reimburse for an engineer's report to evaluate the site and prepare conceptual designs, deferring all other capital investments until the report is received. Additionally, the board approved accounts of $138,039.87, delegated future credit approvals to the Treasurer, and agreed to cover 50% of litter cleanup costs.

• Approved replacement of weigh scale in 2022 using budgeted funds for concrete pad and waste shoot (carried)
• Directed staff to request Bluewater reimburse for engineer's report on site layout and operations (carried)
• Deferred all capital investments except weight scale until engineer's report received (carried)
• Approved accounts ending May 30, 2022 in amount of $138,039.87 (carried)
• Delegated future credit approvals to Treasurer with reporting requirement (carried)
• Agreed to cover 50% of costs for third-party litter cleanup around landfill site (carried)
• Approved 2021 audited financial statements as presented (carried)
• Considered $10 increase in tipping fee and recycling fees at September 13, 2022 meeting (carried)

Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board

The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving accounts, adopting minutes, and receiving financial and operational reports. The board will also review the draft 2021 financial statements and annual monitoring and performance reports for the landfill site.

• Approval of accounts ending May 18, 2022 in the amount of $147,695.45
• Adoption of the March 15, 2022 minutes
• Review of draft 2021 financial statements
• Receipt of revenue and expenditure reports to May 31, 2022
• Receipt of 2021 annual monitoring and performance reports

The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board approved staff power to engage in a single-source procurement process for litter cleanup around the site, with costs split evenly between the Landfill Site Board and Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board. The board also increased the student wage at the landfill to $20/hour to attract applicants. The 2021 audited financial statements were received and approved, and accounts totaling $147,695.45 were approved.

• Approved 2021 audited financial statements (carried)
• Approved accounts ending May 18, 2022 for $147,695.45 (carried)
• Approved staff power to engage single-source procurement for litter cleanup, cost split evenly with Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board (carried)
• Increased student wage at landfill to $20/hour (carried)
• Directed Director of Operations to report on leachate concentration by September 13, 2022 (carried)

Council Meeting

Goderich Council's June 13, 2022 meeting includes public presentations on an affordable housing plan, a site plan for a warehouse extension, and a conservation-themed art festival. Council will also consider staff reports on a disconnecting-from-work policy, development charge adjustments, and a waterfront parking meter upgrade, plus approve accounts totaling over $1.1 million. The meeting includes a possible closed session for a lease agreement and personal matters.

• Public meeting on draft Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan by Stantec
• Site plan agreements for Fines (warehouse/bottling extension), Prieform (new building), and Compass Minerals (addition)
• Accounts payable of $1,103,927.98 for period ending May 31, 2022
• Tender award to VanDriel Excavating Inc. for $140,673.80 + HST for shoreline bridge repair
• By-law to delegate site plan review authority to Municipal Clerk

Council approved payments totaling $1,103,927.98 for the period ending May 31, 2022, and a $659.00 Truly Nolen account. They also passed a motion to provide a letter of support for a federal feasibility study for a green ammonia project in Huron County. Several site plan agreements and by-laws were adopted, and a request to busk in Goderich was denied pending a future policy.

• Approved accounts for period ending May 31, 2022, in amount of $1,103,927.98
• Approved Truly Nolen account of $659.00 (Councillor Bazinet declared conflict)
• Provided letter of support for Carlsun Energy Solutions green ammonia feasibility study
• Approved $1,000 to Lake Huron Coastal Centre for Froggy Festival from Grants to Groups budget
• Denied requests to busk in Goderich; referred to staff to develop a policy
• Supported National Trade Corridor Fund Application with $50,000 from Port Expansion Land Reserve Fund
• Waived building permit fee for Lions Club Barbecue on July 3, 2022
• Adopted By-Laws 71-80, including site plan agreements and Canada Day parade traffic stop-up

Environment Committee

The Environmental Action Committee approved sharing AMO's food waste resources on the Town's social media. Discussion on the Conservation Art Festival was deferred to September 14, 2022, and updates on several projects were provided. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved sharing AMO food waste resources on social media (carried)
• Deferred Conservation Art Festival discussion to September 14, 2022
• Adopted May 11, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

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The Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee approved the removal of the guardrail at 1 Beach Street Station due to safety concerns, as recommended by the Chief Building Official. The committee also adopted the agenda and minutes, received financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2022, and noted the Menesetung Bridge Association newsletter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved removal of guardrail at 1 Beach Street Station (carried)
• Adopted June 2, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 5, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received and approved financial statements for period ending May 31, 2022 (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The committee is reviewing updates on community economic development projects. Discussions include a Community Improvement Plan for attainable housing and various tourism initiatives.

• Community Improvement Plan - Attainable Housing draft and memo
• Salt Tourism video production update
• RTO4 Regional Tourism Relief Grant and County SLED Funding memo
• Transportation Report
• Wayfinding and Signage update

Council Meeting

Council approved the reconstruction of the south portion of Apron 1 at the Goderich Regional Airport in a 3-1 recorded vote. They also received the draft Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and authorized staff to proceed with the public process, and approved sending a letter to Huron County encouraging a year-round homeless shelter. Several by-laws were passed, including one to fill a council vacancy and one to regulate backflow prevention.

• Approved reconstruction of south portion of Apron 1 at Goderich Regional Airport (3-1)
• Received Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and authorized public process
• Approved letter to Huron County encouraging year-round homeless shelter
• Approved accounts for period ending April 29, 2022 in amount of $1,174,368.24
• Approved Truly Nolen account of $92.00 for payment
• Passed By-Laws 63-69 of 2022, including filling council vacancy and backflow prevention
• Approved $50.00 donation to Lauren Gerrard and Reese Todd for lemonade stand
• Authorized Mayor and senior staff to initiate discussions with County of Huron on affordable housing partnership

Communities in Bloom

The Communities in Bloom Committee approved its agenda and adopted the March 30, 2022 minutes. Members received updates on upcoming events and park operations, including summer student return, plant deliveries, and beach screening. No substantive policy decisions were made; items like the invasive species by-law and pollinator project remain pending.

• Approved May 11, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 30, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received park department update for information
• Scheduled site visit for pollinator project at Lakeside Drive Park

Environment Committee

The Goderich Environmental Action Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting. Members will approve the agenda and adopt minutes from March 9, 2022, then receive correspondence on a Conservation Art Festival and an AMO food-waste campaign. They will hear updates on the Green Marine Port Initiative, Green Goderich, Maitland Valley Conservation, and climate-protection partnerships, and review the committee's workplan and budget spreadsheet.

• Correspondence: Conservation Art Festival
• Correspondence: AMO Take Action on Food Waste campaign
• Update: Green Marine Port Initiative from Rowland Howe
• Update: Green Goderich from Beth Ross
• Review of EAC Work Plan and Budget Spreadsheet

The Environmental Action Committee approved a motion for Chair Erinn Lawrie to meet with Director of Operations Sean Thomas regarding dune grass planting at the waterfront by the Lake Huron Coastal Centre Youth Corp. The committee also received a presentation from Carlsun Energy Solutions on the POWER-TO-AG Consortium and discussed a conservation art festival. Several agenda items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved motion for Chair to meet with Director of Operations on dune grass planting (carried)
• Accepted May 11, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 9, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received Carlsun Energy Solutions presentation on POWER-TO-AG Consortium (for information)
• Deferred food waste correspondence to June 8, 2022 meeting
• Deferred workplan and budget spreadsheet update to June 8, 2022 meeting

Police Services Board

The Goderich Police Services Board approved routine financial reports and received the April 2022 Detachment Commander's Report. The board also directed the OPP to report on traffic calming and accidents at the Elgin Avenue and South Street intersection, and to have staff provide studies to B. M. Ross and Associates for a traffic study. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda and February 8, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Report to March 31, 2022 and General Ledger Detail Report to April 30, 2022 (carried)
• Received April 2022 Detachment Commander Report for information (carried)
• Directed OPP to report on traffic calming devices and accidents at Elgin Avenue and South Street, and staff to provide studies to B. M. Ross and Associates for a traffic study (carried)

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

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The committee approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-010 for a rear addition at 56 Church Street without conditions. Financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2022, were received and approved, noting a Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,037.24. A deputation from the Rotary Club discussed funding a historical plaque for Rotary Cove, with details to be finalized under unfinished business.

• Approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-010 for 56 Church Street rear addition (carried)
• Approved financial statements for period ending April 30, 2022 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Goderich Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear three consent applications: one for a property at 201 South Street and two related to 109 Napier Street. The committee will also approve the agenda and adopt minutes from its March 31, 2022 meeting. No decisions are listed in the agenda itself; the items are presentations and reports for the committee's consideration.

• Consent File C02-22 for Terence John at 201 South Street
• Consent File C03-2022 for Marius Roland at 109 Napier Street
• Minor variance application GOD MV03-22 for Marius Roland at 109 Napier Street
• Adoption of March 31, 2022 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three applications before it: two consent applications (C02-22 for 201 South Street and C03-22 for 109 Napier Street) and one minor variance (MV03-22 for 109 Napier Street). Each approval was subject to specific conditions, including surveys, property maintenance, removal of structures, and cash-in-lieu of park dedication. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 1:53 p.m.

• Approved consent application C02-22 for 201 South Street with conditions (carried)
• Approved consent application C03-22 for 109 Napier Street with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor variance MV03-22 for 109 Napier Street with conditions (carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved the Main Beach sidewalk improvements tender, awarding the contract to Lavis Contracting Company Limited for $343,150.08 (HST included), funded from the Infrastructure Reserve. Council also supported a $10,000 funding request for the Huron Waves Festival, approved accounts payable of $359,181.64, and passed By-Law 61-2022 authorizing a net revenue sharing agreement with 915586 Ontario Limited for a shared public parking lot at Beach Street Station. A hybrid council meeting model with a return to Council Chambers was supported for May 16, 2022.

• Awarded Main Beach sidewalk tender to Lavis Contracting Company Limited for $343,150.08 (HST included)
• Approved $10,000 funding request for Huron Waves Festival
• Approved accounts for payment totaling $359,181.64
• Passed By-Law 61-2022 authorizing net revenue sharing agreement with 915586 Ontario Limited for shared parking lot
• Supported hybrid council meeting model returning to Council Chambers on May 16, 2022
• Approved heritage permits for 58 Market Street, fascia/sandwich board sign, and other applications
• Opted into Canada Wide Early Learning Childcare Agreement (staff recommendation approved)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan application for 18 Courthouse Square

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

The Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee approved six heritage permit applications, including new windows at 18 Courthouse Square, fascia signs at 144 Courthouse Square, 79 and 81 Hamilton Street, and painting of window trim at 58 Market Street. Two permits were approved with conditions: the window permit requires investigating wood grain vinyl, and the 79 Hamilton Street sign must not be backlit. The committee also approved financial statements, appointed a representative for the retaining wall project, and directed consultation on design costs for the mineral springs.

• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-004 for new windows at 18 Courthouse Square, with condition to investigate wood grain vinyl (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-005 for fascia sign at 144 Courthouse Square, without conditions (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-006 for painting window trim at 58 Market Street, without conditions (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-007 for fascia sign at 79 Hamilton Street, with condition that sign must not be backlit (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-008 for fascia sign at 81 Hamilton Street, without conditions (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit 2022-009 for sandwich board sign at 81 Hamilton Street, without conditions (carried)
• Approved financial statements for period ending March 31, 2022, including Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $56,021.57 (carried)
• Appointed Kathy Ferguson as committee representative on Selection Committee for retaining wall project (carried)

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

The committee will discuss fuel costs, promotional opportunities, and summer Unicom staffing. Unfinished business includes discussions on airport hangars, security, branding, and funding models for zoning amendments.

• Additional Airport Hangar discussion
• Security discussion
• Airport Branding discussion
• Feasibility and planning studies for Official Plan/Zoning Amendment

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee directed staff to review the 30-cent fixed fuel surcharge, draft a promotional article for the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association magazine, refer promotional materials purchasing to staff, and review student wage structure. No substantive decisions were made on pending items like the hangar or security fencing.

• Directed Director of Operations to review 30-cent fixed fuel surcharge (carried)
• Directed Economic Development staff to draft promotional article for COPA magazine (carried)
• Referred purchasing promotional materials to staff with power to act (carried)
• Directed Director of Operations and CAO to review student wage structure at airport (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is holding a special meeting to hear a County of Huron presentation on business retention and expansion, and to receive updates on tourism, waterfront, wayfinding, public art, and the Community Improvement Plan. Several items are listed as pending, and the committee will also discuss the 2022 workplan and a new Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator position.

• County of Huron Business Retention and Expansion presentation by Vicki Lass and Cole Nicholson
• RTO4 Tourism Relief Fund and 2022 County of Huron SLED Funding applications due before May 30, 2022
• Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator position, resumes due April 22, 2022
• Shop Goderich contract finished in mid-March, work to be included in new coordinator position
• Website exploregoderich.ca to launch this week

Council Meeting

The Town of Goderich Council is meeting to approve accounts, adopt minutes, and consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include a possible closed session about the Huckins Street property, a council vacancy, and the 2022 events schedule. The meeting also includes presentations on the Huron Waves Music Festival and annual water reports.

• Approval of accounts for period ending April 8, 2022 in the amount of $1,164,663.42
• Approval of direct monthly payments for March 2022 in the amount of $327,105.08
• By-Law 54-2022: T Hangar lease agreement with Lake Huron Chrysler at Goderich Municipal Airport
• By-Law 58-2022: Election Sign By-Law to regulate election signs
• By-Law 59-2022: Odour By-Law to regulate excessive and obnoxious odours

Environment Committee

The Environmental Action Committee is meeting virtually to approve its agenda and minutes, then receive updates on several ongoing environmental initiatives, including the Green Marine Port Initiative, Green Goderich, Maitland Valley Conservation, and climate protection programs. The meeting also includes a workplan and budget update, and may enter closed session if needed.

• Update on Green Marine Port Initiative from Rowland Howe
• Update on Green Goderich from Beth Ross
• Update on Maitland Valley Conservation from Mayor John Grace
• Update on FCM/ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection from Jessica Feere
• Workplan and budget spreadsheet review

Council Meeting

Goderich Council meets April 4, 2022, to consider a range of items including final approval of eight by-laws covering a 160-bed nursing home, 2022 tax rates, cannabis production zoning, paid parking exemptions for veterans, and software agreements. They will also hear updates from the airport committee and county planners, and decide on a community grant request from the BIA.

• By-Law 47-2022: Site plan agreement for 160-bed nursing home with 1695538 Ontario Inc.
• By-Law 48-2022: Final tax by-law setting 2022 municipal, county, education, and BIA rates
• By-Law 43-2022: Cannabis housekeeping zoning amendment
• By-Law 46-2022: Exempts Canadian veterans from paid waterfront parking
• Accounts payable approved: $2,126,688.41 for period ending March 21, 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Goderich Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to consider two planning applications: a minor variance for a property at 40 Wellesley Street and a consent application for a property at 82 Gloucester Terrace. The agenda includes presentations and reports from a planner, plus public comments on the Gloucester Terrace application. The meeting will also approve the agenda and adopt minutes from a previous meeting.

• Minor variance application GOD MV02-22 for Philip and Darlene Menary at 40 Wellesley Street
• Consent application GOD C01-22 for Hugh Burgsma, Complete Construction Incorporated at 82 Gloucester Terrace
• Public comments on 82 Gloucester Terrace from Don Scott, Gary DeBrusk, Tyler Austin, and Susan Sindrey

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application GOD MV02-22 for 40 Wellesley Street, subject to conditions, and Consent Application GOD C01-22 for 82 Gloucester Terrace, with conditions including a $500 cash-in-lieu of park dedication. The consent application was approved despite one member voting against it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Minor Variance GOD MV02-22 for 40 Wellesley Street (carried)
• Approved Consent Application GOD C01-22 for 82 Gloucester Terrace (carried, 1 opposed)
• Agreed to conditions in planner's report for GOD C01-22 (carried)

Communities in Bloom

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The Communities in Bloom Committee approved participation in the CiB National Circle of Excellence (non-evaluated category) and the $525 registration fee. They also agreed to have a presence at the Farmer's Market on June 18, 2022, to promote the program and the Year of the Garden. The committee received updates on park projects, including new recycling receptacles, EV chargers, and shoreline work.

• Approved participation in CiB National Circle of Excellence and $525 fee (carried)
• Approved presence at Farmer's Market on June 18, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted March 30, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 27, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:57 a.m. (carried)

Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board

The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved the updated Procedures Manual (March 2022) and accepted financial reports and accounts. They also directed staff to bring an operational report on long-term landfilling solutions to the June 14, 2022 meeting, and requested quotes for replacing the weigh scale and main beams.

• Approved accounts ending February 25, 2022 for $156,509.22
• Received financial statements and reserve fund report for information
• Approved updated Procedures Manual (March 2022)
• Directed operational report on landfilling solutions for June 14, 2022 meeting
• Requested quotes for weigh scale and main beam replacement for June 14, 2022

Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a housekeeping zoning amendment for cannabis production, agreements with Sky Harbour Modelers and COPA Flight 45 for airport use, and a service agreement with Cludo for website search. Council will also hold a public meeting on the cannabis zoning amendment, approve accounts totaling $593,885.14, and discuss an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work plan. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including leases and a promissory note.

• Public meeting and by-law 43-2022 to amend zoning to regulate cannabis production facilities with setbacks
• By-law 41-2022: agreement with Sky Harbour Radio-Control Modelers Inc. for model aircraft operation at Goderich Airport
• By-law 42-2022: rental agreement with COPA Flight 45 and Sky Harbour Modelers for weather station building at airport
• By-law 44-2022: service agreement with Cludo Incorporated for website search functionality
• Approval of accounts for period ending March 11, 2022 in amount of $593,885.14

Council approved the 2022 budget in principle and directed staff to prepare a by-law for final adoption. A cannabis zoning by-law was deferred to April 4, 2022, pending an odour by-law and further setback recommendations. Council also approved a new lease with Parrish & Heimbecker at fair market value and authorized development of an airport terminal lease.

• Approved 2022 budget in principle, by-law to be prepared (carried)
• Deferred cannabis zoning by-law 43-2022 to April 4, 2022 (carried)
• Approved new lease with Parrish & Heimbecker at fair market value (carried)
• Authorized staff to develop airport terminal lease (carried)
• Approved $593,885.14 in accounts for period ending March 11, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $10,000 diamond sponsorship to Clinton Public Hospital Foundation (carried)
• Approved BIA 'Feast for the Senses' event May 20-22, 2022 (carried)
• Approved transfer of ~$123,000 2021 surplus to Infrastructure Reserve Fund (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is holding a special meeting to review updates on waterfront, wayfinding signage, public art, Shop Goderich, tourism, attainable housing, and short-term rentals. They will also discuss the 2022 workplan, including active transportation and waterfront planning.

• Draft wayfinding and signage signs for review
• Draft RFP for public art
• Retirement letter from Wanda Keith (tourism)
• Sifto postpones salt tourism video until spring
• 2022 CEDC workplan discussion

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss new and unfinished business. Key items include a memo on an additional airport hangar, airport branding, joint opportunities with Bruce Power, and funding models for feasibility and planning studies. The committee may also enter a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

• Discussion of additional airport hangar with attached memo and concept drawings
• Airport branding initiative (pending)
• Joint opportunities with Bruce Power (pending)
• Funding models for feasibility and planning studies for Official Plan/Zoning Amendment (pending)
• Possible closed session under Section 239(2)(c) for property matters

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee voted to support the concept of an additional privately funded hangar at the airport and referred it to Council. The committee also discussed airport security and directed staff to report back. A consent lot application for 7.5 acres east of the Peever property was prepared for filing with the County of Huron. The committee entered closed session to discuss property matters and gave direction to staff and HM Aero to proceed as indicated.

• Supported concept of additional privately funded hangar, referred to Council (carried)
• Directed staff to report back on airport hangar security
• Adopted minutes of February 17, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Went into closed session for property matters (carried)
• Adopted minutes from February 17 closed session and gave direction on property matters (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss short-term rentals. Staff from planning and building departments will present reports and seek council direction on potential regulations and a licensing program. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

• Discussion of short-term rentals report by Planner Victor Kloeze
• Discussion of licensing program for short-term rental properties by Chief Building Official Jason Dykstra
• Possible closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)
• Confirming by-law for meeting proceedings

Council defeated three motions to allow 45, 90, and 75 nights of short-term rental of a principal residence, then passed a motion allowing up to 60 nights per calendar year while enforcing the existing Zoning By-Law 124 of 2013. Council also directed staff to draft a Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law for a future meeting. The meeting included public questions on short-term rentals.

• Defeated motion to allow 45-night short-term rentals (3-4)
• Defeated motion to allow 90-night short-term rentals (3-4)
• Defeated motion to allow 75-night short-term rentals (3-4)
• Carried motion to allow 60-night short-term rentals and enforce Zoning By-Law 124 of 2013 (5-2)
• Directed staff to bring back draft Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law
• Received staff report on licensing program for information
• Passed confirming by-law 40 of 2022

Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board

This agenda for the Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board meeting on March 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board

The agenda for the Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board meeting on March 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed in the provided text.

Environment Committee

This agenda for the Goderich Environment Committee meeting on March 9, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Environmental Action Committee met and received updates on various initiatives, including the Green Marine certification audit, Green Goderich's tree planting and Earth Day events, and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's new chair. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational, with plans for future reports on rain barrels, composting, and an invasive species by-law.

• Approved March 9, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted February 9, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:46 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, by-laws, and correspondence. Key items include approving accounts payable of $277,654.02, adopting a 6-month action plan for recreational needs, and passing four by-laws (35-38 of 2022) covering a parking meter service agreement, a spatial separation agreement, a GIS viewer software charter, and a temporary road closure for a car show. Council will also hear deputations on recreation priorities, port funding, business retention, and the BIA budget, and may enter closed session to discuss an ERTH Power promissory note.

• By-Law 35-2022: Service agreement with J.J. Mackay Canada Limited for three additional parking meters at the Goderich Waterfront
• By-Law 36-2022: Spatial Separation Agreement with Prieform Concrete for Parsons Court to comply with Building Code
• By-Law 37-2022: Project Charter with PSD Citywide Incorporated for Citywide GIS Viewer software
• By-Law 38-2022: Temporary stop-up of traffic on Courthouse Square on July 23, 2022 for Circle City Cruizers Car Show
• Motion to exempt Canadian Veterans from paid parking at the waterfront

Council defeated a motion to strictly enforce the current Zoning By-Law regarding short-term rentals (3-4), with discussion favoring allowing primary residence rentals with restrictions. Council also approved a letter of support for the Goderich Port Management Corporation's National Trade Corridors Fund application, authorized a General Security Agreement with ERTH Power Corporation (6-1), and passed several by-laws including parking meter and GIS software agreements.

• Defeated motion to strictly enforce Zoning By-Law for short-term rentals (3-4)
• Approved letter of support for Goderich Port Management Corporation's National Trade Corridors Fund application
• Authorized signing of General Security Agreement with ERTH Power Corporation (6-1)
• Approved accounts for payment totaling $277,654.02
• Passed By-Law 35-2022 for parking meter service agreement with J.J. Mackay Canada Limited
• Passed By-Law 36-2022 for spatial separation agreement with Prieform Concrete
• Passed By-Law 37-2022 for GIS Viewer software project charter with PSD Citywide
• Passed By-Law 38-2022 to temporarily stop traffic for Circle City Cruizers car show

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Goderich Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee meeting on 2022-03-03 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-003 for new windows at 18 Courthouse Square without conditions. They also agreed to remove references to a buffer at the Whitely House, approved financial statements, renewed the MHC membership, and recommended drafting a by-law to enforce heritage guidelines.

• Approved Heritage Permit No. 2022-003 for new windows at 18 Courthouse Square (carried)
• Agreed to remove buffer reference for Whitely House at 58 Elgin Avenue East from publications (carried)
• Approved financial statements for period ending February 28, 2022 (carried)
• Renewed 2022 MHC Membership for $75.00 (carried)
• Recommended drafting a by-law to enforce Heritage Guidelines with fines, report by June 30, 2022 (carried)

Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is holding a public meeting on short-term rentals, with extensive correspondence and reports from previous meetings. The council will also vote on several by-laws, including operating and lease agreements, and approve accounts and direct monthly payments.

• Public meeting on short-term rentals with 28 attached documents
• Approval of accounts for period ending February 14, 2022: $680,227.47
• Approval of direct monthly payments for January 2022: $308,040.88
• By-Law 24-2022: Maitland Valley Marina Operating Agreement for wharfs at Snug Harbour
• By-Law 32-2022: Temporary road closure for Dave Mounsey Run Around the Square on May 15, 2022

Council held a public meeting on short-term rentals, hearing from many residents for and against, but took no decision on the matter. Council approved payment of accounts totaling $680,227.47 and direct monthly payments of $308,040.88. Seven by-laws were passed, covering a marina operating agreement, animal control officer appointments, two medical centre leases, a provincial funding agreement, a special events manual, and a storage container rental agreement. The Waterfront Retail Project was removed from unfinished business.

• Approved accounts for the period ending February 14, 2022 in the amount of $680,227.47
• Approved Direct Monthly Payments for January 2022 in the amount of $308,040.88
• Passed By-Law 24-2022 authorizing an operating agreement with Maitland Valley Marina Ltd. for wharfs at Snug Harbour
• Passed By-Law 27-2022 appointing Jessica Carriere and Noah Smith as Animal Control Officers
• Passed By-Law 28-2022 authorizing a lease with Dr. Shannon Natuik Medicine Professional Corporation at Maitland Valley Medical Centre
• Passed By-Law 29-2022 authorizing a lease with Maitland Valley Family Health Team at Maitland Valley Medical Centre (Councillor Hoy declared a conflict)
• Passed By-Law 30-2022 authorizing an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for Municipal Modernization Funding
• Passed By-Law 33-2022 authorizing an agreement with Ocean Navigation Incorporated for a 20-foot storage container beside the Port Office

Economic Development Committee

This agenda for the Goderich Economic Development Committee meeting on February 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is holding a special meeting to review ongoing projects including waterfront, wayfinding, public art, Shop Goderich, tourism, attainable housing, and short-term rentals. The committee will also hear a verbal presentation from Mayor Grace on a critical business development strategy to support businesses without succession plans.

• Discussion of 2022 CEDC workplan and review of 2021 projects
• January 2022 Shop Goderich and tourism statistics to be reviewed
• Updates from Huron Chamber and Goderich BIA
• Verbal presentation on critical business development strategy for businesses lacking succession plans
• Unfinished business items include waterfront, wayfinding, public art, and short-term rentals

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and January minutes, then discuss unfinished business including a strategic plan, a letter from Elizabeth Lumley about hangar homes and hazardous bluffs, airport branding, an antique fly-in, Bruce Power joint opportunities, and funding models for feasibility studies. The committee may also enter a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

• Discussion of Elizabeth Lumley letter dated Feb 14, 2022 re: Hangar Homes and Hazardous Bluffs, occupant safety risk, legal exposure, and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Official Plan
• Strategic Plan Moving Forward
• Airport Branding (pending)
• Antique Fly-In (pending)
• Possible closed session under Section 239(2)(c) for property matters

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee approved a Crime Stoppers request to hold a Classic Car Show at the airport on July 31, 2022. The committee also directed Warden McNeil to schedule an introductory meeting with Bruce Power regarding joint opportunities, and received an email about hangar homes and hazardous bluffs for information. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session on property matters with nothing reported out.

• Approved Crime Stoppers' request to hold a Classic Car Show at the airport on July 31, 2022.
• Directed Warden McNeil to schedule an introductory meeting with Bruce Power and report back to the Chair and Mayor.
• Received an email from Elizabeth Lumley regarding hangar homes and hazardous bluffs for information.
• Approved the agenda and minutes as presented.
• Entered closed session for property matters and reported nothing out.

Board of Management of Recreation Services

This agenda for the Goderich Board of Management of Recreation Services meeting on February 16, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Goderich Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to consider one consent application (GOD MV01-22) for a property at 215 Cobourg Street, Glen Scheels. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adoption of previous minutes. No other business or unfinished items are listed.

• Consent application GOD MV01-22 for 215 Cobourg Street, Goderich (applicant: Glen Scheels)
• Adoption of January 13, 2022 minutes
• Approval of February 10, 2022 agenda

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application (GOD MV01-22) for 215 Cobourg Street, subject to conditions in the planner's report. No public comments were received. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adoption of previous minutes.

• Approved Minor Variance Application GOD MV01-22 for 215 Cobourg Street, subject to conditions (carried)
• Accepted February 10, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted January 13, 2022 minutes (carried)

Environment Committee

This agenda for the Goderich Environment Committee meeting on February 9, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Special Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 Draft Budget. The agenda includes a budget overview, highlights, community grants, capital projects, reserve fund borrowings, reserves, and next steps. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the unanimous consent to discuss the budget.

• 2022 Draft Budget discussion
• Community Grants review
• Capital Projects review
• Reserve Fund Borrowings review
• Reserves and Reserve Funds review

Goderich Town Council approved the 2022 draft budget, including the waterfront sidewalk project funded from the Infrastructure Reserve with repayment budgeted in 2023, and approved community grants as presented. Council also authorized several capital projects, including replacing Taxiway B at the airport (5-2), tendering road construction, and proceeding with tenders for a fire department tanker truck, a salt truck, the Main Beach sidewalk, and waterfront screening and sand. All motions carried, with recorded votes on the taxiway and its inclusion in the road tender.

• Approved 2022 draft budget (unanimous)
• Approved waterfront sidewalk project funded from Infrastructure Reserve (carried)
• Approved 2022 community grant requests (carried)
• Authorized replacement of Taxiway B at Goderich Municipal Airport (5-2)
• Authorized tenders for 2022 road construction (carried)
• Included Taxiway B replacement in road construction tender (4-3)
• Authorized RFP for new fire department tanker truck (carried)
• Authorized tender for new salt truck for 2023/2024 delivery (carried)

Police Services Board

The Goderich Police Services Board is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, receiving financial reports, and hearing the Detachment Commander's report for December 2021–January 2022. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve February 8, 2022 agenda and December 14, 2021 minutes
• Approve Revenue and Expenditure Report to January 31, 2022 and General Ledger Detail Report to February 3, 2022
• Receive Detachment Commander Report for December 2021–January 2022

The Goderich Police Services Board held a routine meeting, approving the agenda, previous minutes, and financial reports. The detachment commander's report was received for information. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved February 8, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved December 12, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Approved Revenue and Expenditure Report to January 31, 2022 and General Ledger Detail Report to February 3, 2022 (carried)
• Received December 2021 - January 2022 Detachment Commander Report for information (carried)

Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council is meeting to hold a public meeting on the Waterfront Retail Project, hear deputations, and consider several staff reports and correspondence. Council will vote on By-Laws 16, 22, and 23 of 2022, covering a Development Charges Interest Policy, a subdivision master agreement with 1695538 Ontario Inc., and a funding agreement with the County of Huron for COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The agenda also includes approval of accounts totaling $1,238,665.29 and a possible closed session for personal matters.

• Public meeting on Waterfront Retail Project
• By-Law 16-2022: Development Charges Interest Policy
• By-Law 22-2022: Subdivision Master Agreement with 1695538 Ontario Inc.
• By-Law 23-2022: Funding agreement with County of Huron for vaccine clinics
• Approval of accounts for period ending January 31, 2022: $1,238,665.29

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Goderich Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee meeting on 2022-02-03 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee approved purchasing and placing heritage signage at the Menesetung Mineral Springs, and discussed adding a picnic table there. They also approved printing 1,000 copies of the Heritage Walks brochure, 500 copies of the Trees brochure, and 500 copies of the Guide to Heritage & Marine Signage. The committee decided to give a certificate to Bank of Montreal for brick repointing work at 128 Courthouse Square. Financial statements for January 31, 2022, were received and approved.

• Approved purchase and placement of heritage signage at Menesetung Mineral Springs (carried)
• Approved printing 1,000 Heritage Walks brochures, 500 Trees brochures, 500 Guide to Heritage & Marine Signage (carried)
• Decided to give a certificate to Bank of Montreal for Permit No. 2021-018 brick repointing at 128 Courthouse Square
• Received and approved financial statements for period ending January 31, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted January 6, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved February 3, 2022 agenda (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is holding a special meeting to adopt minutes, receive updates on ongoing projects like the waterfront, wayfinding, and tourism, and discuss the 2021 year in review and 2022 workplan. They will also hear a presentation on a critical business development strategy. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Public meeting on short-term rentals scheduled for February 22, 2022
• RFP for retaining wall mural to go out in spring
• FauxPop Media Inc. hired for Salt Tourism project; filming expected in February/March
• 2021 Year in Review and 2022 CEDC Workplan to be discussed
• Critical Business Development Strategy presentation by Mayor Grace

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Goderich, ON Council on January 31, 2022. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is documented.

The special council meeting was a workshop, not a decision-making session. Council heard a presentation from Stantec on the Attainable/Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and discussed key questions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and gathering input.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Council Meeting

The Goderich Town Council is meeting to approve accounts and payments, receive staff reports, and vote on eight by-laws covering interim taxes, tax write-offs, a medical centre lease, development charges interest, paid parking changes, fire dispatch services, an inspector appointment, and a road designation. Council will also hear a presentation on community recreational needs and consider waiving sign fees for 2022.

• Accounts for period ending January 18, 2022: $148,811.33
• Direct monthly payments for December 2022: $362,790.41
• By-Law 13-2022: interim tax levy for 2022
• By-Law 17-2022: amend paid parking season and add three waterfront meters
• By-Law 18-2022: fire dispatch services agreement with Stratford

Council denied Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-001 for a fascia sign at 33 St. David Street, despite staff recommending approval. They also waived 2022 fees for sandwich board and portable temporary signs, and tabled the Development Charges Interest Policy. Several by-laws were passed, including interim tax levies and a fire dispatch agreement with Stratford.

• Denied Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-001 for 33 St. David Street (carried)
• Waived 2022 fees for sandwich board and portable temporary signs (carried)
• Tabled Development Charges Interest Policy (carried)
• Passed By-Law 17-2022 amending waterfront paid parking season and adding three meters (5-1)
• Passed By-Law 18-2022 authorizing fire dispatch services agreement with Stratford (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $148,811.33 (carried)
• Approved direct monthly payments of $362,790.41 (carried)
• Authorized staff to draft lease renewal with Parrish and Heimbecker Limited (carried)

Goderich Regional Airport Task Force

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 airport budget, develop a standard process for interested parties and investors, and review unfinished business including a business development lead description, construction of a new hangar, and pending items like airport branding and an antique fly-in. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss property matters, including a proposed acquisition or disposition of land.

• 2022 Airport budget discussion led by Chair Taylor Lambert
• Development of a standard process for interested parties and investors
• Review of HM Aero Business Development Lead Description
• Construction of new hangar update
• Closed session on property matters (acquisition/disposition of land)

The Goderich Municipal Airport Committee adopted a proposal by Ben Crooks (HM Aero Aviation) to establish a standard process for interested parties and investors at the airport, with Crooks collaborating with Director of Operations Sean Thomas. The committee also received updates on the Airport Business Development Lead description, discussed new hangar construction, and held a closed session on property matters, reporting nothing out. Several items remain pending, including airport branding, the Antique Fly-In, Bruce Power joint opportunities, and funding model exploration.

• Adopted Ben Crooks' proposal for standard investor/party process (carried)
• Received Airport Business Development Lead description for information
• Directed Thomas and Crooks to report on new hangar locations/opportunities
• Held closed session on property matters (239(2)c), nothing reported out

Board of Management of Recreation Services

This agenda for the Board of Management of Recreation Services contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document lists no specific agenda items, reports, or motions.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to approve previous minutes and consider a consent application (GOD C13-21) for land at 350 Bayfield Road, Goderich. The application involves multiple lots and parts of streets, and the committee will decide whether to grant the consent.

• Consent application GOD C13-21 for 350 Bayfield Road, involving Lots 1419-1423, 1436-1439, and parts of Lots 1424, 1435, Locust St, and Spruce St
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent application GOD C13-21 for 350 Bayfield Road, subject to conditions in the Huron County Planner's report. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent application GOD C13-21 for 350 Bayfield Road, subject to conditions (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting (carried)

Environment Committee

This agenda for the Goderich Environment Committee meeting on January 12, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Environmental Action Committee approved its 2022 meeting dates and adopted the November 2021 minutes. Members received updates on the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), noting Council's approval to proceed, and discussed plans for social media campaigns and a butterfly garden. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved January 12, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted November 10, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates, all at 2:00 p.m. (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:16 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Goderich Town Council will hold public meetings and consider zoning and official plan amendments for several properties, including a major mixed-use development at 350 Bayfield Road. They will also vote on a series of by-laws covering leases, borrowing, and appointments, and approve accounts totaling over $3.8 million.

• Public meeting and by-laws for 350 Bayfield Road: four-storey mixed-use and five-storey residential, 116 units
• Public meetings for 50 Picton Street (commercial storage conversion) and 181 Oxford Street (second two-unit apartment)
• By-laws for Coast Subdivision: mix of residential, commercial, long-term care, parks
• Accounts for payment: $3,812,432.13
• Lease agreements at Maitland Valley Medical Centre with Noel Medicine Professional Corp and Mark Duckworth

Council approved several planning applications, including Official Plan Amendment 14 and rezoning for 350 Bayfield Road, a zoning amendment for 50 Picton Street, and a zoning amendment for 181 Oxford Street. It also adopted Official Plan Amendment 13 and approved zoning for the Coast Subdivision, subject to County approval. Council dissolved the Short Term Rental Task Force and approved a report on water/wastewater capacity allocations.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment 14 and rezoning for 350 Bayfield Road (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment Z13-21 for 50 Picton Street (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment Z11-21 for 181 Oxford Street (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 13 for Coast Subdivision (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment Z09-21 for Coast Subdivision, effective upon County approval (carried)
• Approved $724.20 payment to Truly Nolen (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $3,812,432.13 (carried)
• Dissolved Short Term Rental Task Force (carried)

Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the meeting.

The Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee approved two heritage permit applications without conditions: one for signage at 33 St. David Street and one for siding at 58 Elgin Avenue East. The committee also received and approved financial statements, including a Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $55,953.35. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-001 for signage at 33 St. David Street (carried)
• Approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2022-002 for siding at 58 Elgin Avenue East (carried)
• Approved financial statements for General Fund and Reserve Funds for period ending December 31, 2021 (carried)