Goderich public meetings in 2024
102 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council will convene a special session to discuss site plan and property matters, as well as a facility report from September 2024. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss property security and potential litigation.
- Discussion of Site Plan and Property Matters
- Facility Report as of September 2024
- Closed Council Session regarding property security and litigation
- Adoption of Special Council Minutes from September 4, 2024
- Confirmation By-Law No. 137 of 2024
The special meeting was largely procedural, with council unanimously approving the agenda and entering a closed session to discuss site plan and property matters, as well as a facility report. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only action was passing a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Entered closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(a) and (e) (unanimous)
- Reported nothing further from closed session
- Passed By-Law No. 137 of 2024 confirming proceedings (unanimous)
Council Meeting
The meeting will open with a call to order, adoption of the agenda and minutes, and a public meeting to consider By‑Law 130 of 2024, which proposes new fee structures for the Town of Goderich. Staff reports will be received on topics such as the Huron OPP Detachment Board remuneration (By‑Law 135), the Procedure By‑Law (By‑Law 118), the Marriage Licence Modernization (By‑Law 122), and the 2025 budgets for the Mid‑Huron Landfill and Recycling Centre. Presentations will include the Downtown Infrastructure Task Force update and the Goderich Little Theatre’s Livery Centre for the Arts expansion project. The council will also address various correspondence items requiring direction or information.
- Public meeting to consider By‑Law 130 (2024) – new municipal fee by‑law
- Staff report on Huron OPP Detachment Board remuneration – refer to By‑Law 135
- Staff report on Procedure By‑Law – refer to By‑Law 118
- Staff report on Marriage Licence Modernization – refer to By‑Law 122
- 2025 budget presentations for Mid‑Huron Landfill Site Board and Recycling Centre
Council passed the 2025 fee by-law (By-Law 130) but deferred Schedule "E" after a resident raised concerns about new commercial aircraft landing fees at the Goderich Regional Airport. Council also approved a $1,800 grant deferral for the Tanner Steffler Foundation, authorized pool equipment replacement at the YMCA, and referred a Livery Centre for the Arts expansion study to budget.
- Passed 2025 fee by-law, deferring Schedule 'E' (airport landing fees) after public concern
- Referred Livery Centre for the Arts feasibility study request to budget and heritage committee
- Authorized replacement of starting blocks and timing system at Goderich YMCA pool
- Approved $1,800 deferral for Tanner Steffler Foundation community grant
- Deferred Disposal of Surplus Assets Policy to January 13, 2025 meeting
- Appointed Councillor Kelly to Huron County Immigration Partnership
- Referred bicycle signage letter to Maitland Trail Association and Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail
- Deferred By-Law 133 (Municipal Petition Policy)
BIA Board of Management
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.
The Goderich BIA Board approved the 2025 Strategic Plan as amended and accepted the draft 2025 budget with beautification invoices pending. The board also adopted the November 5th minutes and financial statements for November 30, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted November 5, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
- Approved financial statements for period ending November 30, 2024 (carried)
- Adopted 2025 BIA Strategic Plan as amended (carried)
- Accepted draft 2025 budget as amended, with beautification invoices pending (carried)
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024 in Goderich, Ontario shows an agenda with no items entered. The agenda fields are empty and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. No procedural or substantive items are provided in the document.
The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force reviewed final design drawings and discussed streetscape elements, including planters, lighting, and a feature wall. They agreed to change the feature wall finish to engraved polished concrete, add skateboard deterrent indents to planters, and proceed with the recommended planting list, though it will be reviewed further with Council. Tendering is expected near the end of January, with contract award around mid-March and mobilization in April. No formal decisions were made beyond accepting the agenda and minutes.
- Accepted December 5, 2024 agenda (carried)
- Adopted November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
- Agreed to change feature wall finish to engraved polished concrete
- Agreed to add skateboard deterrent indent to planters
- Agreed to proceed with recommended planting list, pending Council review
- Agreed to include mobi-mats as provisional tender items, cost dependent
- Agreed to keep accessible parallel parking and no curb changes at this time
- Adjourned at 2:27 pm (carried)
BIA Board of Management
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee will consider direction on Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-014 for signage at 60A East Street. It will also review a heritage designation request for the property at 90 St. Patrick Street. Additional agenda items include adoption of the August 28, 2024 minutes, review of the committee work plan, financial statements, and approval of the 2025 meeting dates.
- Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-014 – 60A East Street – signage
- Heritage Designation Request – 90 St. Patrick Street
- Adoption of August 28, 2024 Heritage Minutes
- Review of Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee Work Plan
- Approval of 2025 meeting dates (Jan 29, May 28, Sep 24, Dec 17)
BIA Beautification Committee
The meeting agenda contains no listed items or proposals. The committee will hold a session without any documented decisions, contracts, or hearings. No substantive business is recorded in the agenda.
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2025 draft budget. The board will also review financial reports and a proposed amendment to the operating agreement.
- Public meeting to consider the 2025 Draft Budget
- Approval of accounts ending November 8, 2024, in the amount of $240,979.76
- Proposed amendment to the Mid-Huron Recycle Centre Operating Agreement
- Request for support from Huron Women's Shelter regarding large garbage pick-up service changes
- Resignation letter from Site Supervisor Eric Kirk
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
The Mid‑Huron Landfill Site Board will consider and vote on the 2025 Draft Budget for the landfill. It will also approve the accounts ending November 7 2024 for $64,723.54 and set the 2025 meeting dates. Additional items include receiving financial statements and leachate monitoring reports for information.
- Approve accounts ending November 7 2024 in the amount of $64,723.54
- Approve the 2025 Draft Budget for the Mid‑Huron Landfill Site Board
- Approve 2025 meeting dates: Feb 11, May 13, Aug 12, Nov 18, 2025
- Receive Revenue and Expenditures Report to October 31 2024 for information
- Receive Leachate Volumes and Shipment reports up to October 31 2024 for information
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee will approve the agenda and adopt the September 10, 2024 minutes. It will consider and approve the 2025 meeting dates for the committee. The committee will review the Environmental Committee Workplan and Draft Budget. Presentations on the Native Tree Planting Initiative partnership will also be discussed.
- Approval of the agenda
- Adoption of the September 10, 2024 minutes
- Approval of 2025 Environment Committee meeting dates
- Review and approval of the Environmental Committee Workplan and Draft Budget
- Presentation on Native Tree Planting Initiative – partnership with MVCA and Goderich Lion's Club
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
The agenda for the Goderich Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force meeting on November 13, 2024 contains no listed items. It only shows placeholders for video, description, category, and other fields, with no substantive proposals, contracts, or decisions identified.
Council Meeting
Town Council will discuss the draft 2025 Fee By-Law and five-year financial plans for water and wastewater services (2026-2030). The meeting includes decisions on development charge waivers for Habitat for Humanity and mold removal at the Maitland Recreation Centre.
- Draft 2025 Fee By-Law
- Water and Wastewater Five-Year Financial Plans (2026 to 2030)
- Request to waive development charges for Habitat for Humanity
- Removal of mold containing material at the Maitland Recreation Centre
- Part Lot Control Exemption Application for 133 to 153 Meadowlark Lane
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding airport operations. The body will review reports on landing fees and a market rate land appraisal report.
- Follow-Up Report on Landing Fees
- Goderich Regional Airport Market Rate Land Appraisal Report
- September Month-End Report
- September Fuel Sales/Activity Report
BIA Board of Management
The Goderich BIA Board of Management meeting on November 5, 2024 has no listed agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders.
BIA Beautification Committee
The meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss a consent application to divide a property into two parcels. The proposal involves creating a vacant lot with frontage on Hincks and Mary Street.
- Consent Application GOD C06-24: Proposal to divide 129 Hincks Street into two separately conveyable parcels
Citizen of the Year Recognition Event
The Goderich Town Council will hold a special meeting to present the 2024 Citizen Recognition Awards to six community members. The council will adopt By‑Law No. 108 of 2024 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings and will approve the agenda and minutes. A land acknowledgement will be presented, and a brief question‑and‑answer period will follow.
- Land acknowledgement statement presented by Councillor Thompson
- Unanimous motion to discuss and consider the Citizen Recognition Awards
- Presentation of six Citizen Recognition recipients: Pamela Somers, Levi Hawkins, Patti Smith, Brian Douglas Smith, Philip Maier, Stephanie Hartwick
- Adoption of By‑Law No. 108 of 2024 confirming the special council meeting
- Approval of agenda and adoption of minutes
Council Meeting
The Goderich Town Council will consider and vote on By‑Law 106 of 2024, which temporarily stops traffic on Kingston Street to Courthouse Square for the Remembrance Day Parade on November 11, 2024. The meeting also includes a request for funding to repair the Menesetung Bridge, several heritage permit approvals, a purchase of a used sewer flusher, and a review of the municipal climate‑action offer.
- By‑Law 106 of 2024 – temporary traffic stop on Kingston Street for Remembrance Day Parade (Nov 11, 2024)
- Menesetung Bridge Association request for funding – priority concrete repairs
- Heritage Permit No. 2024‑009 – signage at 80 Courthouse Square
- Purchase of used sewer flusher (staff recommendation: concur)
- Municipal Climate Action Offer – 2024 application (staff recommendation: receive for information)
BIA Farmers Market Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.
BIA Board of Management
The agenda for the Goderich BIA Board of Management meeting on 2024-10-08 contains no listed items or details. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural agenda without substantive business.
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
The agenda for the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force on 2024-10-08 contains no listed items. Consequently, no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented for this meeting.
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force will receive updates on the airport’s monthly reports and fuel sales, hear a delegation update, and discuss agricultural land lease, airfield operating and landing fees, corporate advertising and naming rights, filming and special‑event revenue, as well as lease terms for hangar construction. No formal decisions are listed; items are presented for information and discussion.
- Review of June and July airport month‑end reports (June prt1.pdf, July Prt1.pdf)
- Fuel sales/activity report including JetA1 and 100LL data (June prt2.pdf, July Prt2.pdf)
- Discussion of airfield operating/landing and tie‑down fees, corporate advertising/naming rights, filming and special‑event revenue (Ben Crooks.pdf)
- Lease terms for land and construction of hangars
- Agricultural land lease update
Council Meeting
The council will approve the agenda, adopt the September 9 minutes, and receive a series of staff reports for information or concurrence. Items include a purchase of an Animal Control SUV, a lease of agricultural land at the airport, asbestos removal at 35435 Huron Road, and two heritage permit applications (54 Colborne Street and 84 Kingston Street). The council will also review the waterfront paid parking report and the 2025 Canteen Operation for the Maitland Recreation Centre.
- Purchase of an Animal Control SUV (Leslie Motors RFQ; Lightning Equipment Sales quote) – staff recommendation: Concur
- 2025 Canteen Operation at Maitland Recreation Centre – staff recommendation: Concur and refer to By‑Law 103 of 2024
- Agricultural Land Lease at the Airport (2002 Crop Sharing Agreement By‑Law) – staff recommendation: Concur
- Asbestos Removal at 35435 Huron Road – staff recommendation: Concur
- Heritage Permit Application No. 2024‑008 (54 Colborne Street) and No. 2024‑007 (84 Kingston Street) – staff recommendation: Concur
BIA Beautification Committee
The agenda for the Goderich BIA Beautification Committee on 2024-09-24 contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals or decisions.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review Consent Application GOD C05-24 for the vacant 2‑hectare property on Wolfe Street. The applicant, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., proposes to split the land into two parcels, each fronting Wolfe Street, with the larger parcel about 1.94 ha and the smaller about 1,048.5 m². The Committee may approve or deny the application, imposing conditions such as required surveys, reference plans, and compliance with zoning and the Drainage Act, to be met within two years. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of the July 16 2024 minutes, and disclosure of pecuniary interests.
- Consent Application GOD C05-24 – division of 2‑ha vacant property on Wolfe Street (proposed parcels 1.94 ha and 1,048.5 m²)
- Approval of the September 12, 2024 agenda
- Adoption of the July 16, 2024 Committee of Adjustment minutes
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest by members
- Adjournment of the meeting
BIA Board of Management
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee will receive and consider correspondence including a tree‑planting brochure and two bylaws related to native plants and municipal trees. It will discuss the Collingwood Pollinator Project and the Lake Huron Pines half‑day event. The committee will also review its 2024 workplan.
- By‑Law 144‑2022 – Prioritize native plant species and prohibit invasive plant species
- By‑Law 115‑2024 – Plant, maintain, and remove trees on municipal property
- Collingwood Pollinator Project presentation
- Lake Huron Pines Initiative half‑day event
- 2024 Environment Committee workplan
The Environment Committee approved its agenda and adopted the July 9, 2024 minutes. Correspondence was received for information, including a tree planting brochure and two by-laws on native species and tree maintenance. The Collingwood Pollinator Project was placed in abeyance to be considered as a 2025 workplan item. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.
- Approved September 10, 2024 agenda (carried)
- Adopted July 9, 2024 minutes (carried)
- Received correspondence for information (carried)
- Placed Collingwood Pollinator Project in abeyance for 2025 workplan
Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and adopt minutes from the August 12 regular meeting and the September 4 special meeting. It will consider a zoning by‑law amendment application (GOD Z03‑24) for 397 Bayfield Road and several staff reports, including a proposed permanent digital message board and Stanley Street parking lot construction. The meeting includes the third reading and passage of By‑Laws 94‑98, notably By‑Law 98 authorizing an Experience Ontario Grant for the Goderich Salt & Harvest Festival. Additional motions will approve funding for waterfront signage, a painted mural at 54 Courthouse Square, and support for a Cobourg heritage resolution.
- Zoning By‑Law Amendment Application GOD Z03‑24 – 397 Bayfield Road (1865099 Ontario Ltd)
- By‑Law 98 of 2024 – Experience Ontario Grant for the Goderich Salt & Harvest Festival
- Funding for eight waterfront signs at $500.00 each (Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee)
- Heritage Application No. 2024‑006 – painted mural at 54 Courthouse Square
- Stanley Street Parking Lot Construction (staff report)
Special Council Meeting
The Goderich Town Council will review and approve a concept design to advance the detailed design phase of the Downtown Reconstruction project. Presentations will be given by BM Ross & Associates and GSP Group, and the council will consider recommendations from the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force regarding lane widths, intersection layout, parking configurations, and landscaping. The meeting also includes the adoption of By‑Law No. 93 of 2024 to confirm the special council proceedings.
- Review and approve concept design for Downtown Reconstruction (presentation by BM Ross & Associates and GSP Group)
- Task force recommendation: two 4‑metre travel lanes for downtown core traffic
- Task force recommendation: common intersection design with mountable island, twin crosswalks, and bump‑outs
- Task force recommendation: angle parking (12 stalls) ~2.75 m wide, Type A accessible parking on each connecting street, no reverse‑angle parking
- Adopt By‑Law No. 93 of 2024 to confirm special council meeting proceedings
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
The agenda for the Goderich, Ontario BIA Advertising and Events Committee meeting on September 3, 2024 contains no listed items. The document appears to be an empty or procedural placeholder without any decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.
Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee will review Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-006 for 54 Courthouse Square, with staff recommending concurrence. The committee will also receive the May 29, 2024 minutes, adopt the agenda, and approve the financial statements, including a reserve fund balance of $60,879.20. Additional items include a work plan and updates on heritage designation letters and publications.
- Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-006 – 54 Courthouse Square (staff recommends concurrence)
- Adoption of May 29, 2024 Heritage Committee minutes
- Financial statements: revenue and expenditures report and reserve fund balance $60,879.20
- Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee Work Plan
- Updates on heritage designation letters and Ontario Heritage Trust workshop materials
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions. No substantive business is listed for this meeting.
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board will meet to approve the account ending July 31, 2024, and receive financial reports and correspondence. The meeting is hybrid and will reconvene after a possible closed session.
- Approval of $143,162.50 account ending July 31, 2024
- Adoption of May 8, 2024, minutes
- Review of Revenue and Expenditures Report to June 30, 2024
- Review of Landfill General Ledger to June 30, 2024
- Consideration of Audit Engagement Letter
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board will approve the accounts ending July 31, 2024, in the amount of $168,244.51, and receive financial statements and supervisor reports for information.
- Approval of accounts ending July 31, 2024 ($168,244.51)
- Adoption of May 8, 2024, minutes
- Review of Sun Life Financial Group benefit changes effective September 1, 2024
- Receipt of audit engagement letter from Ronald Burt, Takalo and Burt
- Receipt of supervisor's report for August 13, 2024
Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments and heritage permits. The meeting includes a tender opening for Suncoast Drive improvements and reports on the 2024 operating budget and capital projects.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment for 34736 Dechert Road
- Tender opening for Suncoast Drive Improvements and Municipal Parking Lot
- Heritage permit applications for 56 Kingston Street, 55 Nelson Street, and 53 Hamilton Street
- Request to purchase an additional Municipal Law Enforcement vehicle for animal control
- Part Lot Control Application for 175-177 Elgin Avenue East
BIA Beautification Committee
The agenda contains no listed items, descriptions, or proposals. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded. No actionable items, contracts, or agenda topics are detailed.
BIA Farmers Market Committee
The agenda for the Goderich, Ontario BIA Farmers Market Committee meeting on 2024-07-18 contains no listed items. No decisions, contracts, rezoning proposals, or public hearings are recorded. The meeting appears to have only procedural placeholders.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review three applications to divide or merge residential lots in Goderich. The items include a consent to create a new lot on Hamilton Street, a lot addition on Nelson Street East, and a re-application for a previously approved consent on Oxford Street.
- Consent application GOD C02-24 at 72-76 Hamilton Street to create a new lot
- Consent application GOD C03-24 at 27 Nelson Street East to merge a 2m strip of land
- Consent application GOD C04-24 at 181 Oxford Street to divide a residential lot
- Approval of the May 16, 2024, Committee of Adjustment minutes
- Hybrid meeting held in the Town Hall Menesetung Room
BIA Board of Management
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are recorded for this meeting.
Environment Committee
The committee will review a presentation regarding the Lake Huron Forever Pledge from Huron Pines. Members will also discuss updates on the Collingwood Pollinator Project and a proposed half-day event for the Lake Huron Pines Initiative.
- Lake Huron Forever Pledge presentation
- Collingwood Pollinator Project update
- Lake Huron Pines Initiative half-day event discussion
- 2024 Environment Committee Workplan review
Council Meeting
The Council will vote on multiple by-laws covering municipal fees, beach chair rentals, and easement agreements. Presentations are scheduled regarding housing updates and the Goderich Port Management Corporation annual report. Staff reports also cover childcare infrastructure and traffic calming policies.
- Updated 2024 Fee By-Law
- Easement Agreement for 436 Huron Road
- Citizen Recognition Policy
- Child Care Air Conditioner Replacement
- Traffic Calming Policy and Bennett St E
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate from a software interface. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded for this meeting.
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force will review monthly airport activity reports and correspondence regarding a flight school press release. The meeting also includes a staff report on an Airport Business and Marketing Manager position and an update on aviation hangar interest.
- Staff report on Airport Business and Marketing Manager position
- Update on aviation hangar interest
- May 2024 fuel sales/activity report
- May 2024 month-end report
- Flight school press release from Revival Consulting Inc
BIA Beautification Committee
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate from the meeting software. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in this text.
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate from the meeting software. No specific topics, motions, or decisions were included in the record.
Council Meeting
The Goderich Town Council will review two zoning by-law amendment applications for properties on Dechert Road and Suncoast Drive East. The meeting also includes reports regarding the 2024 Fee By-law update, development charges, and a new body-worn camera policy.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment GOD Z01-24 (34736 Dechert Road)
- Zoning By-Law Amendment GOD Z02-24 (321 Suncoast Drive East)
- 2024 Fee By-law Update
- Development Charges Annual Adjustment 2024
- Body-Worn Camera Policy
BIA Board of Management
The provided text contains only software interface placeholders and procedural headers. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting.
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
This is the agenda for the Goderich BIA Advertising and Events Committee meeting on June 3, 2024. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business detailed.
Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, receive financial reports, and discuss several items related to heritage properties and the Ontario Heritage Act. Key topics include a letter to designated property owners, proposed provincial amendments to the Heritage Act, and a petition on the matter. The meeting is largely procedural with some substantive discussion items.
- Letter to designated property owners regarding heritage designation, to be circulated by staff
- Discussion of Ontario Heritage Act changes from Bill 23 and proposed amendments
- Town of Cobourg resolution supporting amendments to Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Request for comments on proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
- Heritage Reserve Fund ending balance of $60,296.80 as of April 30, 2024
BIA Beautification Committee
This is the agenda for the Goderich BIA Beautification Committee meeting on May 28, 2024. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business listed.
Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council is meeting to consider staff reports, correspondence, and a block of seven by-laws. Key decisions include adopting a body-worn camera policy for by-law enforcement, an odour nuisance by-law, and several service agreements. Council will also receive updates on the strategic plan, expenses, and various departmental reports.
- By-Law 63 of 2024: adopt a By-Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Policy
- By-Law 60 of 2024: regulate nuisance odours
- By-Law 61 of 2024: 5-year elevator maintenance agreement with TK Elevator Canada Ltd. for Maitland Recreation Centre
- By-Law 64 of 2024: fire protection maintenance agreement with Chubb Fire & Security for Town Hall
- Staff reports on replacing operations pick-up trucks, zero turn mowers, and procuring granular materials and stump grinding services
BIA Farmers Market Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Farmers Market Committee meeting contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system, with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled for May 16, 2024, but no substantive business is documented in the provided text.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one consent application, GOD C01-24, which would divide a vacant parcel at 350 Bayfield Road into two lots. The motion proposes approval subject to conditions such as meeting municipal requirements and completing the severance within two years. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval and adoption of previous minutes.
- Consent application GOD C01-24 to create a new lot at 350 Bayfield Road
- Severed parcel fronts Suncoast Drive; retained parcel fronts Bayfield Road and Suncoast Drive
- Re-application of lapsed consent GOD C13-21
- Conditions include meeting municipal requirements and two-year deadline
- Adoption of October 26, 2023 draft minutes
BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Board of Management meeting on May 14, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee is meeting to receive correspondence and hear a deputation from Huron Pines about the Lake Huron Forever Pledge. They will also discuss a pollinator project, an air quality sensor, and a climate change emergency declaration. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Deputation by Samantha Nellis and Abigail Ertel (Huron Pines) re: Lake Huron Forever Pledge
- Correspondence re: Lake Huron Forever Pledge from Town of Goderich and City of Bay City
- Correspondence re: Slow Roll Family Friendly Bike Ride 2024
- Notice of Air Quality Sensor at Town Hall
- Correspondence re: Climate Change Emergency Declaration
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board is meeting to approve the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report and Annual Performance Report, and to receive the 2023 audited financial statements. The board will also approve accounts payable of $132,143.84 and receive financial reports, the supervisor's report, and a leachate report. A retention policy is listed for discussion.
- Approve 2023 Annual Monitoring Report and Annual Performance Report
- Receive 2023 audited financial statements from Takalo & Burt
- Approve accounts ending April 30, 2024 for $132,143.84
- Receive supervisor's report and leachate report
- Discuss records management and retention policy
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board is meeting to review the 2023 audited financial statements, approve accounts totaling $153,513.42, and receive financial reports and the site supervisor's report. The board will also consider correspondence on document retention, retirement obligation policy, and a freon removal RFP. This is a routine business meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Approval of accounts ending April 30, 2024, in the amount of $153,513.42
- Presentation of 2023 audited financial statements by Ron Burt, Takalo & Burt CPAs
- Receipt of revenue and expenditure report, expense detail, and tipping fee summary to April 30
- Correspondence on document management and retention policy (93-2022) and retirement obligation policy (141-2023)
- Discussion of freon removal RFP from Sean Thomas, Director of Community Services
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
This is a procedural agenda for the Goderich Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force meeting on 2024-05-07. The agenda text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force is meeting to receive reports on airport finances, fuel sales, and a pavement condition evaluation, and to hear verbal updates on aviation maintenance interest, a flight school proposal, and hangar lease commitments. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed for this meeting.
- Receive month-end and fuel sales/activity reports for March and April
- Receive Airport Management Council of Ontario press release on advocacy
- Receive final runway pavement condition evaluation report
- Verbal update on aviation maintenance interest from CAO and Director
- Verbal update on Revival Consulting flight school proposal
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Advertising and Events Committee meeting on May 6, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
BIA Beautification Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Beautification Committee meeting on 2024-04-30 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council's April 29, 2024 meeting includes staff reports, by-laws, and correspondence. Key decisions include the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Project financial strategy and design direction, several by-laws (CCTV data sharing and code of practice, marina operating agreement, short-term rental monitoring contract), and a $2,000 transfer for the BIA concert series. The agenda also features deputations from Bruce Power, the Nuclear Innovation Institute, and the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition.
- Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Project financial strategy and preferred design direction (staff report 7.2)
- By-Law 52: Data Sharing Agreement with OPP for CCTV program
- By-Law 53: CCTV Program Code of Practice
- By-Law 56: Maitland Valley Marina Operating Agreement for wharfs in Maitland River Channel and Snug Harbour
- Motion to transfer $2,000 from Reserves to BIA Concert Series programming
Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is holding a special hybrid meeting to orient new committee appointments and discuss the committee's work plan. The agenda includes reviewing policies and procedures such as the code of conduct, social media policy, and procedural by-law. This is primarily an administrative and orientation session rather than a decision-making meeting on substantive municipal matters.
- Orientation for new committee appointments
- Discussion of Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee Work Plan
- Review of policies including Code of Conduct (By-Law 19-2019) and Social Media Policy (By-Law 4-2016)
- Review of Procedural By-Law 22-2012 and Public Notice By-Law 99-2019
- Review of Municipal Act, MFIPPA, and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
BIA Farmers Market Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Farmers Market Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for the 2024-04-17 meeting.
BIA Board of Management
This is the agenda for the Goderich BIA Board of Management meeting on April 9, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.
Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council will consider adopting the 2024 operating and capital budget and the final tax by-law, along with several other by-laws including a CUPE wage increase and a waterfront canteen lease. Council will also receive a presentation on the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure streetscape project and hear reports on water/wastewater treatment plant annual reports. The agenda includes numerous routine staff reports and correspondence, as well as a motion to direct staff to engage an architect for the Memorial Arena.
- By-Law 40 of 2024: Final Tax By-Law setting 2024 municipal, county, education, and BIA tax rates
- By-Law 41 of 2024: Adoption of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget
- By-Law 47 of 2024: CUPE Local 4907 Memorandum of Understanding on wage increase
- Presentation by GSP Group on Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure streetscape
- Motion to direct staff to engage an architect and engineering firm for Memorial Arena review
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Advertising and Events Committee meeting on April 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
BIA Beautification Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Beautification Committee meeting on 2024-03-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force is holding a special meeting to review the Goderich Airport Strategic Plan and prioritize items within the working document to bring to Council. Members will discuss business plan submissions and review airport operating and capital revenue and expenses from 2019-2023. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance in the Town Hall Menesetung Room and virtual participation available.
- Review of Goderich Airport Strategic Plan and prioritization of items for Council
- Business plan submissions from Brian Ferguson, Taylor Lambert, Glen McNeil, and Bryan Vincent
- Airport operating and capital revenue and expenses for 2019-2023
- Possible closed session under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act
- Next regular meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024 at 1 PM
Budget Meeting
Goderich Town Council is holding a budget meeting to discuss the 2024 draft budget, including proposed changes, revised reserve and capital summaries, and budget options. The treasurer will present these items for information, and council will also consider community grants. The meeting is largely a working session to review budget materials before final decisions.
- 2024 Draft Budget discussion
- 2024 Draft Budget Changes Listing
- 2024 Draft Budget Revised Reserve, Reserve Fund and Capital Summary
- 2024 Draft Budget Options
- Community Grants
BIA Farmers Market Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Farmers Market Committee meeting on 2024-03-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council is meeting to decide on the renewal of the curbside garbage collection contract, with options presented in a staff report. The agenda also includes presentations from the YMCA on capital requests and from the Council Remuneration Task Force on a 2024 report. Council will consider staff recommendations on various items, including a mobile canteen operation, town hall meetings, and a backyard chickens program. The meeting will also address several by-laws, including a lease agreement for a property on Huron Road.
- Curbside garbage collection RFP results and contract renewal options
- Goderich-Huron YMCA Phase 2 Refresh Project and minor capital requests for 2024
- Council Remuneration 2024 report from the task force
- By-Law 34 of 2024: lease agreement for 35435 Huron Road
- Backyard chickens program staff report
Special Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation from Waste Management on its organics program, which is included in the RFP package for curbside garbage collection. Staff will also present considerations and financial comparisons for residential curbside organics options. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval, a land acknowledgement, and a confirming by-law.
- Waste Management presentation on organics program for curbside garbage RFP
- Staff report on residential curbside organics program considerations
- Financial comparison of curbside collection options (Option 1 and Option 2)
- By-Law No. 33 of 2024 to confirm council proceedings
BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Board of Management meeting on March 12, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Environment Committee
The Goderich Environment Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, discuss correspondence including a letter from Ontario's Minister of the Environment about the Provincial Day of Action on Litter, and review materials about a pollinator project from Collingwood. The committee will also consider approving its 2024 workplan. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of the March 12, 2024 agenda and January 9, 2024 minutes
- Correspondence from Minister Andrea Khanjin re: Ontario's Fifth Annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter
- Collingwood Pollinator Project materials, including a pollinator protection plan report
- Approval of the Environment Committee 2024 Workplan
Council Remuneration Task Force
This is a routine meeting of the Council Remuneration Task Force. The agenda includes approving the agenda, adopting the previous minutes, and a discussion item on the task force's update. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Adoption of February 29, 2024 minutes
- Council Remuneration Task Force update and discussion
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, receive correspondence on airport finances and fuel sales, and discuss new business including a budget letter referred by Town Council, a flight school update, and an expression of interest update. The task force will also note that Council defeated a motion to adopt the Airport Strategic Plan as a working document.
- Jim Rees letter re: Airport Task Force 2024 Budget, referred by Council Feb 26, 2024
- Revival Consulting's Flight School Update
- Expression of Interest Update
- Adoption of Strategic Plan as working document defeated by Council
- Correspondence: month-end report, fuel sales/activity report, HM AERO letter
Police Services Board
The Goderich Police Services Board will consider approving the draft 2024 Police Services Board and Police Services budgets, and receive the Detachment Commander's report covering November 2023 to February 2024. The board will also receive correspondence on enhanced court security at the Goderich Courthouse, the in-force date of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and a resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic. The meeting is largely routine, with no public hearings or major rezonings listed.
- Approval of the 2024 Draft Police Services Board Budget and 2024 Draft Police Services Budget
- Detachment Commander Report for November 2023 to February 2024
- Correspondence re: Enhanced Court Security - Goderich Courthouse
- Correspondence re: In-Force Date of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
- Resolution re: Declaring Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Advertising and Events Committee meeting on March 4, 2024, 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.
Council Remuneration Task Force
The Council Remuneration Task Force is holding a routine meeting to discuss updates on council remuneration. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes, and a discussion item on the task force's update. No decisions or specific proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of February 29, 2024 agenda
- Adoption of February 22, 2024 minutes
- Council Remuneration Task Force update and discussion
Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving correspondence, and reviewing financial statements. They will also discuss a heritage tax refund application for 203 Lighthouse, review heritage brochures, and develop the 2024 work plan.
- Heritage Tax Refund Application for 203 Lighthouse, with By-Law 104-2016
- Heritage Reserve Fund balance of $59,750.74
- Review of heritage brochures including Marine Heritage Walks and Four Heritage Walks
- Development of 2024 Work Plan
- Financial statements for period ending January 31, 2024
BIA Beautification Committee
The agenda for the Goderich BIA Beautification Committee meeting on 2024-02-27 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed topics for this meeting.
Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including the adoption of the Goderich Regional Airport Strategic Plan, several by-laws (28-31 of 2024) covering agreements for lawn care, consulting services, a shade structure, and a part lot control exemption, and various staff reports on expenses, community improvement, and operations. The agenda also includes correspondence, committee minutes, and a possible closed session for litigation and commercial matters.
- Adoption of Goderich Regional Airport Strategic Plan (item 13.1)
- By-Law 28 of 2024: Agreement with ADS Lawn Care for cemetery maintenance
- By-Law 29 of 2024: Contract with Jenn Evans Consulting for Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing grant administration
- By-Law 30 of 2024: Land use agreement with Goderich Rotary Charitable Foundation for shade structure at Maitland Recreation Centre soccer field
- By-Law 31-2024: Amendment to Part Lot Control exemption for Block 76, Plan 22M-27
Council Remuneration Task Force
The Council Remuneration Task Force is meeting to discuss and update council remuneration. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, followed by a discussion on remuneration. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Discussion on Council Remuneration Task Force update
- Approval of February 22, 2024 agenda
- Adoption of February 16, 2024 minutes
Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force
This agenda for the Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force contains no substantive items — only embedded content placeholders and empty tables. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for this meeting.
Council Remuneration Task Force
The Council Remuneration Task Force is meeting to review council compensation, including the 2022 statement of remuneration and expenses, the 2024 draft budget for council, and survey responses on compensation. They will also discuss the Ontario Municipal Act provisions on council roles. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval and minutes adoption.
- Review of 2022 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council
- Review of 2024 Draft Budget for Council
- Discussion of Council Compensation Survey Questionnaire Responses and Municipal Comparators
- Review of Council Remuneration By-laws (23 161, 141-2022, 59-2013)
- Discussion of Ontario Municipal Act Section 224 on Head of Council and Council Role
BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Board of Management meeting on February 13, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of content.
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board
The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board will review financial reports and the Site Supervisor's report. The board is also considering a motion to appoint Councillor John Thompson as a signing authority.
- Approval of accounts ending January 29, 2024, in the amount of $408,405.57
- Review of Revenue and Expenditure Report to December 31, 2023
- Review of Expense Detail Report to December 31, 2023
- Review of ONE Investment Report
- Notice of Motion to appoint Councillor John Thompson as signing authority
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board
The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board is meeting to approve accounts, receive financial reports, and consider appointing Councillor John Thompson as signing authority. The agenda is largely routine, covering minutes, financial statements, and a supervisor's report.
- Approval of accounts ending January 29, 2024, in the amount of $116,457.20
- Appointment of Councillor John Thompson as signing authority for the board
- Receipt of revenue and expenditure report to December 31, 2023
- Receipt of tipping fee summary to end of December
- Adoption of December 12, 2023 board minutes
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Advertising and Events Committee meeting on February 5, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council will consider staff recommendations on a new YMCA management and operating agreement, results of a curbside garbage collection RFP, and several other operational items. Council will also hear funding requests for Menesetung Bridge repairs and a school track rejuvenation, and vote on multiple by-laws including ice rental agreements and a ChargePoint EV charger plan.
- By-Law 20 of 2024: YMCA of Southwestern Ontario management and operating agreement
- By-Law 21 of 2024: Ice rental agreement for Maitland Recreation Centre
- By-Law 22 of 2024: Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant agreement (2023-2026)
- By-Law 24 of 2024: ChargePoint cloud plan for EV charging stations
- Deputations: funding for Menesetung Bridge repairs and Goderich District Collegiate Institute track rejuvenation
Council Remuneration Task Force
The Council Remuneration Task Force is meeting to review council compensation, including a survey questionnaire, committee appointments, and several by-laws on remuneration and expense policies. They will also consider the 2024 draft budget reserve schedules and a 2019 remuneration report. The meeting is largely a working session with no final decisions listed on the agenda.
- Review of Council Compensation Survey Questionnaire
- Discussion of By-Law 2022-082 establishing rates of remuneration for Warden and Council
- Review of By-Law 27-2023 on remuneration and per diem allowance for Council
- Review of By-Law 55-2023 on conference attendance and expense reimbursement policy
- Review of 2024 draft budget reserve and reserve fund schedules
Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee
The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee is holding a special hybrid meeting to review its 2024 workplan and receive an orientation information session. The agenda includes presentations from staff and a planner, plus review of policies, procedures, and the committee's terms of reference. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
- 2024 Workplan discussion
- Orientation information session with Andrea Fisher, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
- Presentation by Jason Dykstra, Building Services Manager/Chief Building Official
- Presentation by Victor Kloeze, Huron County Senior Planner
- Review of Terms of Reference and Heritage Conservation District Plan
BIA Beautification Committee
This is the agenda for the Goderich BIA Beautification Committee meeting on January 30, 2024. The agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
Budget Meeting
Goderich Town Council is holding a budget meeting to discuss and consider the 2024 Draft Budget, presented by the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, confirming minutes, and passing a confirming by-law. No specific budget figures or details are listed in the agenda.
- 2024 Draft Budget discussion
- By-Law No. 19-2024 to confirm proceedings
- Virtual meeting via audio/video conference
Goderich Fire Committee
The Goderich Fire Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to review the Fire Department's 2024 draft budget and the Fire Reserve Fund. The meeting may also enter a closed session under the Municipal Act. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Review of 2024 Fire Department draft budget
- Review of 2024 draft budget for Fire Reserve Fund
- Adoption of October 24, 2023 committee minutes
- Possible closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)
Council Remuneration Task Force
The Council Remuneration Task Force will hold an orientation and establish its scope of work. The group intends to examine Council workload and compare local compensation with similar Ontario municipalities.
- Appointment of Task Force Chair
- Review of Council compensation, benefits, and reimbursements
- Review of By-Law 27-2023 Remuneration and Per Diem Allowance for Council
- Establishment of Terms of Reference
Council Meeting
Goderich Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public meeting to consider By-Law 1-2024, which sets various fees for 2024. Council will also consider staff reports on topics like time off in lieu policies, the Warren Street Extension, recreation booking software, a standby generator for the childcare centre, and a tax appeal. Additionally, they will vote on 17 by-laws covering fees, interim taxes, borrowing, and various agreements, and receive correspondence including requests from the Lions Club and Legion for fee reductions.
- Public meeting on By-Law 1-2024 to set various fees for 2024
- By-Law 4-2024: interim tax levies for 2024
- By-Law 8-2024: agreement with Perfectmind Inc. for recreation booking software
- By-Law 11-2024: playground construction at Goderich Municipal Childcare Centre with Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds
- By-Law 17-2024: write off uncollectable taxes for 2022 and 2023
BIA Board of Management
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Board of Management meeting on January 9, 2024, 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.
Environment Committee
The Goderich Environment Committee is holding a routine hybrid meeting. The agenda includes adopting minutes from November and December 2023, and developing the 2024 work plan. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond these procedural items.
- Adoption of November 21, 2023 and December 13, 2023 minutes
- Development of 2024 work plan
- Next regular meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024
Goderich Regional Airport Task Force
The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from November 7, 2023, and receive correspondence including a NAV Canada update on digital weather camera locations and monthly airport reports. New business includes a June 2024 Lancaster Bomber event with presentations from COPA 45 and the Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator, plus an update from Revival Consulting on a flight school. The meeting may also enter a closed session under the Municipal Act.
- Correspondence from NAV Canada re: digital weather camera locations
- Goderich Regional Airport month-end report (Nov 2023)
- Goderich Regional Airport fuel sales/activity report (Nov 2023)
- June 2024 Lancaster Bomber event discussion with COPA 45 and tourism coordinator
- Revival Consulting flight school update from Sean Thomas
BIA Advertising and Events Committee
This agenda for the Goderich BIA Advertising and Events Committee contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No actual agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda content is missing.