Goderich public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved over $204,000 in accounts and directed staff to create a Request for Proposal for freon disposal. Additionally, the Board referred asphalt paving and fencing quotes to the 2024 budget.
- Approved accounts for period ending September 1, 2023, totaling $204,209.06
- Directed staff to produce a Request for Proposal for freon disposal services
- Referred asphalt paving and fencing quotes to the 2024 budget
- Adopted Special Minutes dated August 16, 2023
BIA Board of Management
The Board approved the purchase of a Remembrance Day wreath and the financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2023. Members discussed 2024 planning, including the addition of a three-day arts and crafts festival. The Board also reviewed a downtown revitalization timeline with work expected to begin in 2025.
- Approved purchase of large Remembrance Day wreath for $82.56 (Carried)
- Approved financial statements for period ending August 31, 2023
- Adopted July 11, 2023 minutes (Carried)
- Adopted July 24, 2023 minutes (Carried)
- Accepted September 12, 2023 agenda (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council approved the 2022 consolidated financial statements and a heritage permit for a mural at 68 Courthouse Square. Three by-laws were passed regarding traffic control, airport leasing, and a postage meter agreement. The Deputy Mayor seat was officially declared vacant.
- Approved 2022 consolidated financial statements
- Approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2023-006 for mural at 68 Courthouse Square
- Approved purchase and installation of an air quality monitor
- Passed By-Law 101-2023 to stop traffic on Kingston Street for Remembrance Day
- Passed By-Law 102-2023 to authorize a 'T' Hangar lease at Goderich Regional Airport
- Passed By-Law 103-2023 for a postage meter machine agreement with Pitney Bowes of Canada Ltd.
- Tabled motion regarding Community Safety Zones
- Declared the Deputy Mayor seat vacant
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force decided to encourage Town Council to pursue an Expression of Interest regarding aviation-related opportunities. The committee also adopted the July 4, 2023, minutes and received several reports for information.
- Approved recommendation for Town Council to pursue an Expression of Interest in aviation-related opportunities (Carried)
- Adopted July 4, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
- Approved September 5, 2023, agenda (Carried)
- Received correspondence for information including 2023 budget and fuel sales report (Carried)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications and one minor variance to create two new vacant lots for future residential development. The decisions allow for the severing of lots A and B while retaining lot C for the existing dwelling.
- Approved Consent application GOD C02-23 to sever lot A (CARRIED)
- Approved Consent application GOD C03-23 to sever lot B (CARRIED)
- Approved Minor Variance application GOD MV03-23 to reduce minimum lot area for retained lot C (CARRIED)
- Appointed Tony Decoo as Chair (CARRIED)
Special Council Meeting
Town Council declared the Mayor's seat vacant following the passing of Mayor Myles Murdock. Council then elected Deputy Mayor Trevor Bazinet to fill the position effective immediately.
- Declared the Mayor's seat as vacant (Carried)
- Elected Deputy Mayor Trevor Bazinet as Mayor (6-0)
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved the purchase of a used lift truck and the treatment of Phragmites on site. The Board also authorized an application for funding through the Huron Clean Water Project.
- Appointed Trevor Bazinet as interim Chair
- Approved $25,000.00 for the purchase of a used lift truck from the Equipment Reserve
- Approved treatment of Phragmites on site by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
- Approved Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority to prepare a funding application through the Huron Clean Water Project
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board approved the treatment of Phragmites on site and the pursuit of funding through the Huron Clean Water Project. Following a closed session, the Board authorized staff to proceed with tenders for environmental services, landfill monitoring, and leachate solutions.
- Appointed Glen McNeil as interim Chair
- Approved Phragmites treatment by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
- Approved application for Huron Clean Water Project funding for Phragmites treatment
- Authorized staff to proceed with tenders for landfill monitoring, environmental services, and leachate solutions
Council Meeting
Council approved funding for the Goderich Port Management Corporation and designated a week in September to honor the Royal Canadian Legion. Various staff reports on infrastructure and budget were received for information.
- Approved $50,000 from the Port Expansion Reserve Fund for government lobbying regarding the Port Expansion Plan
- Designated September 17, 2023, to September 23, 2023, as Royal Canadian Legion Week
- Approved the August 14, 2023, Regular Council Agenda
- Adopted the July 17, 2023, Regular Council Minutes
- Received staff reports on community safety zones, traffic calming, and budget variances for information
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force discussed a brainstorming synopsis covering parking, accessibility, and traffic flow. No formal votes were recorded, but the group confirmed the process for hiring a landscape architect.
- Confirmed BMROSS will retain a consultant for landscape architecture/planning
- Identified three firms for contact: The Planning Partnership, Stempski Kelly, and Ron Koudys
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
The inaugural task force meeting established a timeline to complete downtown infrastructure reconstruction by 2027. The group discussed the replacement of all municipal sanitary, water, and storm sewer infrastructure and the hiring of a landscape architect.
- Elected Mayor Myles Murdock as chair
- Proposed interviewing three firms (The Planning Partnership, Stempski Kelly, and Ron Koudys) for Landscape Architect/Planner/Urban Designer role
Council Meeting
Council passed ten by-laws, including a one-year contract with Granicus for short-term rental monitoring. The board also approved a bingo licence fee reduction for the Goderich Lions Club and supported a resolution from the Township of Selwyn regarding short-term rentals.
- Approved By-Law 84-2023 for a 1-year Host Compliance Renewal Contract with Granicus (Carried)
- Approved By-Law 85-2023 to repeal By-Law 81 of 2023 and confirm Committee and Board appointments (Carried)
- Approved By-Laws 86 through 93 of 2023 (Carried)
- Approved bingo licence fee reduction for Goderich Lions Club (Carried)
- Supported Township of Selwyn resolution regarding short-term rentals (Carried)
- Approved Heritage Permit Application No. 2023-007 for signage at 18 Courthouse Square (Carried)
- Approved Mobi Chair Donation and Rental Policy (Carried)
- Approved 2022 Financial Statements for Mid-Huron Recycling Centre and Landfill Site Boards (Carried)
BIA Board of Management
The Board appointed Vicky Culbert as the primary representative for the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force, with Anne Ferguson as proxy. The Board also approved financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2023.
- Appointed Vicky Culbert as primary representative and Anne Ferguson as proxy for the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force (Carried)
- Approved financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted June 13th, 2023 minutes (Carried)
- Approved July 11th, 2023 agenda (Carried)
- Tasked staff to gauge employer interest in downtown gift cards or dollars
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Task Force appointed a new Chair and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. Members discussed airport infrastructure, revenue sources, and hangar development. Staff were tasked with providing a report on hangar costs and contacting CalmAir regarding flights.
- Appointed Taylor Lambert as Chair until December 1, 2024 (Carried)
- Approved 2023 meeting dates for September 5 and November 7 (Carried)
- Requested report from Director of Operations on hangar development and costs for September 5 meeting
- Tasked CAO to contact CalmAir regarding passenger and cargo flights
- Staff to provide Task Force members with a copy of the Revival Consulting agreement
Council Meeting
Council passed seven by-laws, including the 2023-2027 Strategic Action Plan and terms of reference for the Environment and Downtown Infrastructure committees. They also approved a conditional heritage permit for a mural and appointed members to various task forces and committees.
- Adopted 2023-2027 Town of Goderich Strategic Action Plan (By-Law 76-2023)
- Approved Heritage Application Permit No. 2023-006 for 68 Courthouse Square mural, pending full proposal on July 17
- Referred 72 Colborne Street Sign Exemption Request to Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee
- Approved Cloudpermit Software Service Agreement (By-Law 77-2023)
- Adopted Terms of Reference for Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force with 1 citizen representative (By-Law 78-2023)
- Adopted Terms of Reference for Environment Committee with 2 council representatives (By-Law 79-2023)
- Appointed Councillor Thompson to Municipal & Marine Heritage Committee
- Appointed Councillors Noel and Segeren to Environment Committee
BIA Board of Management
The Board resolved to send a letter to council requesting BIA involvement in downtown design and renovation planning. The BIA will also launch a gift card trial with 10-20 businesses. Additionally, the Board approved hiring youth bands for the August Sunset music festival.
- Approved hiring youth bands for August 18 as part of Sunset music festival (Carried)
- Resolved to send letter to council requesting BIA involvement in downtown design and renovation planning
- Approved trial gift card program for 10-20 businesses starting in August
- Approved financial statements for period ending May 31st, 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted May 9th, 2023 minutes
- Scheduled joint meeting with Huron Chamber of Commerce for July 24 to discuss graffiti
- Determined to seek town and area group help for beach digital signs and kiosks
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
The Board approved the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, and accounts totaling $108,117.99. Members also increased the landfill insurance deductible to $50,000 and appointed Takalo & Burt as the 2023 auditors.
- Approved December 31, 2022 audited financial statements
- Appointed Takalo & Burt as auditors for 2023 Financial Statements
- Approved accounts ending May 30, 2023 in the amount of $108,117.99
- Increased insurance deductible to $50,000
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved the purchase of a truck for maneuvering 40-yard bins and directed staff to investigate increasing fees for users from non-participating municipalities. The Board also approved the 2022 audited financial statements and appointed Takalo & Burt as 2023 auditors.
- Approved $14,000 from machinery and equipment reserve to purchase a truck for 40-yard bins
- Directed staff to investigate charging a fee 50% above the regular rate for non-participating municipalities
- Approved December 31, 2022 audited financial statement report
- Appointed Takalo & Burt as auditors for the 2023 Financial Statements
- Approved accounts ending May 30, 2023 in the amount of $174,624.73
- Adopted March 28, 2023 meeting minutes
Council Meeting
Council passed six by-laws covering development agreements, fire protection, and road closures. They also referred traffic speed concerns on Bennett Street East and recognition plans for the late Mayor John Grace to staff for further action.
- Approved By-Law 70-2023 for condominium development at 51 St. Andrews Street
- Approved By-Law 71-2023 for fire protection at Town Hall with CHUBB Fire & Security
- Approved By-Law 72-2023 adopting Terms of Reference for the Regional Airport Task Force
- Approved By-Law 73-2023 to stop traffic near Courthouse Square on June 24, 2023
- Referred Bennett Street East traffic speed concerns to Director of Operations with Power to Act
- Referred permanent recognition of late Mayor John Grace to staff for public consultation
- Approved replacement of zero turn mower, sidewalk maintainer, and operations pickup trucks
- Approved medical equipment reimbursement for Maitland Family Health Team via reserve fund