Goderich public meetings in 2024

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)

The committee recommended approval of Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-014 for signage at 60A East Street with a 2m maximum height allowance, to be forwarded to Town Council. It also agreed that the property at 90 St. Patrick Street has sufficient heritage value to warrant designation. The committee approved the 2025 meeting dates and received financial statements and correspondence.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-014 (60A East Street) with 2m max height (carried)
• Agreed property at 90 St. Patrick Street has sufficient heritage value for designation (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (Jan 29, May 28, Sep 24, Dec 17) and authorized Clerk to advertise (carried)
• Received and approved financial statements for period ending Oct 31, 2024 (carried)
• Received correspondence for information (carried)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of Aug 28, 2024 (carried)

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

The Environment Committee approved a proposed $5,000 budget for 2025 workplan items. The committee also established and authorized the advertisement of its 2025 meeting dates.

• Approved $5,000 proposed allocated 2025 budget (Carried)
• Approved 2025 committee meeting dates and authorized Clerk to advertise them (Carried)
• Adopted September 10, 2024, minutes (Carried)
• Approved November 13, 2024, agenda (Carried)

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.

The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force approved several design elements for the downtown rebuild, including street furnishings (excluding planter benches), a concrete street signage wall with engraved lettering, colored stamped asphalt crosswalks, and colored octagon stamped concrete for the furnishing zone. The design team will proceed with these elements in the final design, with tendering expected to close in February and council award in March.

• Approved street furnishings excluding planter benches (carried)
• Approved concrete precast street signage wall with engraved lettering and LED downlighting (carried)
• Approved colored, stamped asphalt crosswalks at all intersections (carried)
• Approved colored, octagon stamped concrete for furnishing zone with provisional sandblasting allowance (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved October 8, 2024 minutes as printed (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:14 pm (carried)

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

Council approved new airport landing fees for military, government, and commercial aircraft, and established a $500/day fee for municipally significant events. They also approved up to $20,000 in pre-budget spending for the 2025 Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Additionally, they authorized development of the 2026-2030 Water and Wastewater Financial Plans at a cost of $20,000 + HST, and directed staff to prepare a design and cost estimate for repairing/replacing the North Harbour Road stairs for 2025 budget deliberations.

• Approved new airport landing fees: $250 + HST for military/government/medevac/Hydro One/OPP, $5/1000 kg for visiting non-commercial, minimum $100 for commercial ≤20,000 kg, $5/1000 kg for >20,000 kg, $500/day for municipally significant events (carried)
• Approved pre-budget expenditure of up to $20,000 for 2025 Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival (carried)
• Authorized development of 2026-2030 Water and Wastewater Financial Plans at $20,000 + HST from reserve funds (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare design and cost estimate for North Harbour Road stairs repair/replacement, referred to 2025 budget (carried)
• Referred painted veterans crosswalk requests to Rebuilding Downtown Revitalization Task Force and Goderich Legion Branch 109 (carried)
• Referred GDCI spin bike donation request to staff for report back and policy on in-kind donations (carried)
• Approved By-Laws 108-116 collectively, including Proceeds of Crime grant agreement, part lot control exemption, and airport hangar leases (carried)
• Approved delegation of authority to CAO for RTO4 grant applications (carried)

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

The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force approved new landing fees, including a $250 + HST fee for military, government, medevac, Hydro One, and OPP aircraft, and amended fees for visiting commercial and non-commercial aircraft. It also directed the Town to initiate contact with flight schools to establish an Airfield Operating Agreement of $750 + HST per year, and set a new Airport Property Rental Fee of $500 + HST per day for municipally significant events. The task force also received a market rate land appraisal report for information. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda, minutes, and correspondence approved.

• Approved new Military/Government/Medevac/Hydro One/OPP landing fee of $250 + HST per landing
• Amended airport landing fee to $5/1000 kg + HST for visiting non-commercial aircraft, with minimum $100 for commercial aircraft 20,000 kg or less, and $5.00 per 1,000 kg + HST for those over 20,001 kg
• Directed Town to initiate contact with flight schools to enter into Airfield Operating Agreement of $750 + HST per year for unlimited use
• Established new Airport Property Rental Fee of $500 + HST per day for municipally significant events
• Received market rate land appraisal report for information

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.

The BIA Board of Management approved a 3-year lease for two office spaces and a boardroom area at $750 (including taxes) per month, with the option to share the space with other BIA businesses. The board also accepted the resignation of Dawn Allen, approved financial statements for October 2024, and tabled the draft budget for further review at the next meeting. Several other items were discussed, including site furnishings for the downtown and an upcoming AGM.

• Approved financial statements for period ending October 31, 2024 (carried)
• Approved 3-year lease for 2 office spaces and boardroom at $750/month including taxes (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Dawn Allen and sent thank you (carried)
• Tabled draft BIA budget to next meeting Dec. 10 for review
• Adopted September 10, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
• Adopted November 5, 2024 agenda (carried)

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application to divide the property at 129 Hincks Street into two parcels, subject to conditions. The decision was carried unanimously. The minutes also included routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved consent application GOD C06-24 to create a lot at 129 Hincks Street (carried)
• Approved agenda for October 29, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 12, 2024 (carried)

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)

Council approved $50,000 from the Economic Development Reserve for priority concrete repairs on the Menesetung Bridge, to be repaid from the Community Grant Budget over five years. Council also passed a resolution denouncing Nazi and neo-Nazi ideologies, approved the 2023 financial statements, and authorized a lease reassignment for Compass Minerals to the Goderich Port Management Corporation.

• Approved $50,000 for Menesetung Bridge repairs, funded from Economic Development Reserve, repaid over 5 years (carried)
• Approved 2023 consolidated financial statements (carried)
• Passed resolution denouncing Nazi and neo-Nazi ideologies (carried)
• Approved By-Law 106-2024 for temporary road closure on Kingston Street for Remembrance Day Parade (carried)
• Appointed Tracy Mero as Goderich representative for Huron Tract Commemorative Project (carried)
• Endorsed addition of Administrative Assistant to Director of Legislative Services/Clerk position (carried)
• Authorized lease reassignment for Compass Minerals to Goderich Port Management Corporation (carried)
• Approved Community Grant Policy and MOU development with Goderich Little Theatre (carried)

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.

The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force recommended installing K828 roadway and K728 pedestrian Moderne luminaires for the downtown reconstruction. A decision on street furnishings was deferred to allow the BIA time to comment. The task force also reviewed design updates and heard public suggestions on lighting, seating, and bike racks.

• Recommended K828 roadway and K728 pedestrian Moderne luminaires (carried)
• Deferred street furnishings decision pending BIA comment
• Approved October 8, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved August 23, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 12:11 pm (carried)

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

The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force accepted a report to terminate the current crop-sharing agreement for 165 acres of agricultural land at the airport and directed staff to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 3-year lease on a price-per-acre basis. The task force also requested staff reports on landing fees and a market-rate land appraisal for commercial and residential sales of airport lands. All motions carried unanimously.

• Terminated crop-sharing agreement for 165 acres at airport (carried)
• Directed staff to issue RFQ for 3-year agricultural land lease (carried)
• Requested staff report on landing fees (carried)
• Directed staff to provide market-rate land appraisal for commercial/residential sales (carried)
• Adopted July 2, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)

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

Goderich Council approved five by-laws covering the Santa Claus Parade road closure, emergency management program, accessibility toolbar, canteen operation, and a Bell Canada licence. Several items were deferred to the October 21 meeting, including the Menesetung Bridge funding request, Maitland Valley Medical Centre renovations, and a draft motion on 'No Hate in Huron'. Council also rejected the proposed 2025 meeting dates, directing staff to keep Monday 4 PM meetings.

• Approved By-Laws 100-104 of 2024 (Santa Claus Parade road closure, emergency management, ReciteMe accessibility toolbar, MRC canteen agreement, Bell Canada licence)
• Rejected proposed 2025 Council meeting dates; directed staff to keep Monday 4 PM meetings and report back
• Deferred Menesetung Bridge funding request to Oct. 21; staff to investigate scope and budget
• Deferred Maitland Valley Medical Centre renovations report to Oct. 21
• Referred 'No Hate in Huron' draft motion to Oct. 21 under Notice of Motion
• Deferred Goderich Bicentennial letter from Huron Historical Society to Oct. 21
• Supported brick failure remediation of Maitland Recreation Centre facade
• Approved staff reports and correspondence as recommended

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent application GOD C05-2024 to divide a vacant 2-hectare property on Wolfe Street into two parcels, subject to conditions including municipal requirements, a survey, and compliance with zoning and the Drainage Act. The motion carried unanimously. The approval is valid for three years if conditions are met within two years.

• Approved consent application GOD C05-2024 to sever Wolfe Street property into two parcels (carried)
• Adopted July 16, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Approved September 12, 2024 agenda (carried)

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)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 397 Bayfield Road, passed five by-laws including the 2024 Asset Management Plan, and approved $3,000 for six waterfront signs. A request for a permanent digital message board was denied, and decisions on Menesetung Bridge repairs and the community grant review were deferred to October 7, 2024.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment GOD Z03-24 for 397 Bayfield Road
• Denied proposed permanent digital message board; will use Maitland Recreation Centre sign
• Approved $3,000 for six waterfront signs (8x3 ft at $500 each) with Heritage Reserve fund if needed
• Approved Heritage Application 2024-006 for mural at 54 Courthouse Square
• Deferred Menesetung Bridge funding decision to October 7, 2024
• Deferred Community Grant process review to October 7, 2024
• Denied cyclist exemption on waterfront boardwalk
• Passed By-Laws 94-98 of 2024 including Asset Management Plan and Salt & Harvest Festival grant agreement

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

At a special meeting, Goderich Town Council unanimously approved a concept design and set detailed specifications for the Downtown Reconstruction project, including two-lane travel, intersection configurations, planters, parking, and accessible parking. Council also directed staff to develop criteria for pre-qualified contractors. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved concept design to proceed with detailed design for Downtown Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved two travel lanes at 4 metres each with pavement delineation (unanimous)
• Approved common intersection configuration with mountable island, twin crosswalks, and two tree plantings in bump-out (unanimous)
• Approved bump-outs at intersections for pedestrian safety and landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved three raised hybrid design planters, details to be determined later (unanimous)
• Approved angle parking at +/- 2.75 metres (12 stalls per 8 blocks) and 90-degree parking off-square (unanimous)
• Approved Type A accessible parking, 1-2 stalls on each connecting street adjacent to the Square (unanimous)
• Approved no reverse angle parking in Downtown Core (unanimous)

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

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee recommended that Town Council approve Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-006 for 54 Courthouse Square without conditions. The committee also approved financial statements, decided to resend non-designated heritage letters in late fall, and added the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards to the 2025 workplan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Heritage Permit Application No. 2024-006 for 54 Courthouse Square without conditions
• Approved financial statements for period ending July 31, 2024
• Decided to resend non-designated heritage letters in late fall
• Added Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards to 2025 workplan

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.

The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force voted to recommend to Town Council a design for the downtown core with two 4-metre travel lanes, a common intersection configuration with mountable islands and twin crosswalks, three raised hybrid planters per block, angle parking with standard widths, and 1-2 Type A accessible stalls on each connecting street. The task force also recommended against reverse angle parking. These recommendations will be considered by Council at a special meeting on September 4th.

• Recommended two 4m travel lanes with pavement delineation (carried)
• Recommended common intersection configuration with mountable island, twin crosswalks, and bump-outs (carried)
• Recommended equal distribution of three raised hybrid planters per block (carried)
• Recommended angle parking with standard width of +/- 2.75m (12 stalls per 8 blocks) (carried)
• Recommended 1-2 Type A accessible parking stalls on each connecting street (carried)
• Recommended no reverse angle parking in the downtown core (carried)

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

The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board approved accounts totaling $143,162.50 for July 2024, received financial and supervisor reports, and directed the site supervisor to obtain quotes for a replacement leachate holding tank control valve. The board appointed Takalo and Burt as chartered professional accountants and authorized Goderich Town Staff to sign the engagement letter. It also approved withdrawing a maturing Libro GIC of $118,623.13 to support operations and reinvesting at the best rate for a 1-year term.

• Approved accounts ending July 31, 2024, for $143,162.50 (carried)
• Received financial statements and ONE Investment Report for information (carried)
• Received Supervisor's Report for August 13, 2024 (carried)
• Directed Site Supervisor to receive quotes for replacement control valve on leachate holding tank (carried)
• Appointed Takalo and Burt as Chartered Professional Accountants (carried)
• Authorized Goderich Town Staff to sign engagement letter (carried)
• Approved withdrawal of Libro GIC maturing Sept 8, 2024, value $118,623.13 (carried)
• Approved reinvestment of GIC at best rate for 1-year term (carried)

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

The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved accounts ending July 31, 2024, in the amount of $168,244.51, and appointed Takalo and Burt as Chartered Professional Accountants, authorizing Goderich Town Staff to sign the engagement letter. The board also directed staff to consider amendments to the agreement regarding volume contributions versus capital costs over the past five years for the next meeting. Financial reports and the supervisor's report were received for information, and the board accepted Sun Life benefit changes effective September 1, 2024.

• Approved accounts ending July 31, 2024, for $168,244.51 (carried)
• Appointed Takalo and Burt as Chartered Professional Accountants (carried)
• Authorized Goderich Town Staff to sign the engagement letter (carried)
• Directed staff to consider agreement amendments on volume vs. capital costs (carried)
• Accepted Sun Life benefit changes effective September 1, 2024 (carried)
• Received financial reports to June 30, 2024, for information (carried)
• Received supervisor's report for August 13, 2024, for information (carried)
• Received correspondence for information (carried)

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

Council accepted the McCann Redi-Mix Inc. tender for Suncoast Drive and Parsons Court improvements at $2,619,595 plus HST, deferring the Stanley Street parking lot portion to a future meeting. Council also passed 11 by-laws, including a zoning amendment for 34736 Dechert Road and removal of holding zones for Southcove Developments. A motion was passed to hire an architect for a possible Maitland Valley Medical Centre renovation, funded from the Maitland Valley Capital Reserve Fund.

• Accepted McCann Redi-Mix Inc. tender for Suncoast Drive and Parsons Court improvements at $2,619,595 + HST
• Deferred decision on Stanley Street parking lot portion ($449,524.70 + HST) to future meeting
• Passed By-Law 66 of 2024 amending zoning for 34736 Dechert Road (Rob Wood)
• Passed By-Law 88 of 2024 removing holding zones for Southcove Developments
• Passed By-Law 86 of 2024 for solid waste, organics, and recycling control
• Authorized hiring architect for Maitland Valley Medical Centre renovation from capital reserve fund
• Supported Goderich Regional Airport Task Force request for delegation to Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and County of Huron
• Proclaimed August 31, 2024 as Overdose Awareness Day

BIA Beautification Committee

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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

The Committee of Adjustment approved three separate applications to divide or merge land parcels. These decisions include creating new lots on Hamilton Street and Oxford Street, and a lot addition on Nelson Street East.

• Approved Consent application GOD C02-2024 to create a new lot at 72-76 Hamilton Street (Carried)
• Approved Consent application GOD C03-24 for a lot addition at 27 Nelson Street East (Carried)
• Approved Consent application GOD C04-24 to divide a residential lot at 181 Oxford Street (Carried)
• Approved July 16, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 16, 2024 Minutes (Carried)

BIA Board of Management

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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

The committee met on July 9, 2024, and completed procedural approvals. No substantive decisions were recorded regarding the listed unfinished or new business items.

• Approved July 9, 2024, Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 14, 2024, Minutes as amended (Carried)

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

Council approved $50,000 from the Port Expansion Reserve Fund for government lobbying regarding the Port Expansion Plan. The board also passed six by-laws covering citizen recognition, easements, fee settings, and grant agreements.

• Approved $50,000 from Port Expansion Reserve Fund for government lobbying (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 75: Citizen Recognition Nomination Policy (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 76: Easement Agreement for 436 Huron Street sanitary sewer access (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 77: Set various fees for 2024 (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 78: Canada Community-Building Fund agreement with AMO (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 79: Beach Access Chair Rental Agreement (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 80: Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement with FCM (Carried)
• Supported Municipality of Tweed resolution regarding the OPP (Carried)

BIA Advertising and Events Committee

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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

The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force requested a delegation to the Town of Goderich Council. The group also requested Town support to seek funding and governance assistance from the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and the County of Huron.

• Requested a delegation to the Town of Goderich for the August 12, 2024 Council meeting (Carried)
• Requested Town support for delegations to the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and County of Huron regarding airport funding and governance (Carried)
• Approved July 2, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 7, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Received correspondence for information (Carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 3, 2024 (Carried)

BIA Beautification Committee

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Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force

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The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force approved its June 21, 2024 agenda and the May 7, 2024 minutes, then received the current preliminary design for the Goderich Square reconstruction for information. The design presentation covered intersection configuration, two travel lanes, landscaping alternatives, parking, accessibility, lighting and street furnishings. No design was approved or denied; the group agreed GSP would develop additional tree planting scenarios for the June 27 meeting, and next steps include a Council report for July 8 and an open house on July 11.

• Approved June 21, 2024 agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes as printed (carried)
• Received current preliminary design for information (carried)
• Agreed GSP would develop additional tree planting scenarios for areas fronting buildings around the Square
• Adjourned at 11:42 (carried)

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

Goderich Town Council approved a zoning amendment for 321 Suncoast Drive East while deferring a decision on 34736 Dechert Road. Council also passed several by-laws, including those regulating nuisance odours and body-worn cameras, and appointed Mayor Trevor Bazinet to regional economic and isotope coalitions.

• Approved zoning amendment for 321 Suncoast Drive East
• Deferred zoning amendment for 34736 Dechert Road
• Deferred Bennett Street East traffic calming report
• Approved $10,000 transfer from BIA Reserve Fund for billboard replacement
• Appointed Mayor Bazinet to Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition
• Appointed Mayor Bazinet to Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative committee
• Passed by-laws 60, 63, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, and 73 of 2024

BIA Board of Management

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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

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee approved the distribution of letters to designated property owners and supported a Town of Cobourg resolution regarding the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also requested budget funds for new waterfront signage and approved financial statements.

• Approved circulation of Heritage letters to designated properties
• Approved financial statements for General and Reserve Funds (ending balance $60,296.80)
• Requested staff revise and circulate letter to property owners regarding heritage designation
• Supported Town of Cobourg Resolution regarding proposed amendment to Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Requested budget transfer for eight 8x3 foot waterfront signs at $500.00 per sign

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

Council authorized staff to move the Downtown Revitalization design to the preliminary stage with a goal to tender the project later in 2024. Several by-laws were passed regarding event traffic closures and maintenance contracts, while the odour by-law and body-worn camera policy were deferred.

• Authorized preliminary design stage for Downtown Revitalization (Carried)
• Approved By-Law 58 of 2024 for Pride Festival traffic closures (Carried)
• Approved By-Law 59 of 2024 for Canada Day Parade traffic closures (Carried)
• Approved 5-year elevator maintenance contract with TK Elevator Canada Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved fire protection proposal with Chubb Fire & Security Canada Corporation (Carried)
• Deferred By-Law 60 of 2024 regarding nuisance odours (Carried)
• Deferred By-Law 63 of 2024 regarding Body-Worn Camera Policy (Carried)
• Deferred decision to join Trans Canada Trail Network pending more info (Carried)

BIA Farmers Market Committee

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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

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application to divide a vacant parcel into two separate lots. The approval is subject to several municipal requirements and a two-year deadline to meet all conditions.

• Approved Consent application GOD C01-24 for 350 Bayfield Road (Carried)

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.

The BIA Board of Management approved the transfer of $10,000 from the reserve fund to redesign and install a new sign on Hwy #8. The board also adopted the previous meeting's minutes and approved financial reports.

• Approved transfer of $10,000 from reserve fund for Hwy #8 billboard redesign and installation
• Adopted April 9th, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved financial reports as presented
• Approved May 14th, 2024 agenda as amended

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

The Environment Committee approved support in principle for the 2024 Slow Roll Family Friendly Bike Ride. Members agreed to schedule a future meeting to establish local goals for the Lake Huron Forever Pledge. The committee also adopted the previous meeting's minutes and received correspondence for information.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 12, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Agreed to schedule meeting for Lake Huron Forever Pledge goals
• Supported Slow Roll Family Friendly Bike Ride 2024 in principle (Carried)
• Received correspondence for information (Carried)
• Adjourned to July 9, 2024 (Carried)

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

The Board approved the 2023 audited financial statements and the 2023 annual monitoring and performance reports. Members also approved accounts totaling $132,143.84 and adopted the Town of Goderich Records Management and Retention Policy.

• Approved 2023 audited financial statements (Carried)
• Approved accounts ending April 30, 2024, in the amount of $132,143.84 (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Annual Monitoring Report and 2023 Annual Performance report (Carried)
• Adopted the Town of Goderich Records Management and Retention Policy (Carried)

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

The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved the 2023 audited financial statements and accounts totaling $153,513.42. The Board also adopted the Town of Goderich's record management and asset retirement policies. A contract for Freon removal was awarded to Ferguson Plumbing, Heating and Electrical.

• Approved 2023 audited financial statements (Carried)
• Approved accounts ending April 30, 2024, in the amount of $153,513.42 (Carried)
• Adopted Town of Goderich Record Management and Retention Policy (Carried)
• Adopted Town of Goderich Asset Retirement Policy (Carried)
• Awarded Freon Removal RFP to Ferguson Plumbing, Heating and Electrical at $18.00 per unit (Carried)

Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force

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The Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Task Force decided that BMROSS and GSP must provide a revised design and cost estimate for the downtown project. This revised plan will focus on reducing future operational and capital costs by refining sidewalk space, landscaping, and planter quantities before being presented to Town Council.

• Approved May 7, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Appointed Colin Carmichael as the new Huron Chamber of Commerce member
• Approved motion for BMROSS and GSP to provide a revised enhanced design and cost estimate to reduce operational and capital costs (Carried)

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

The Task Force approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed revenue-generating opportunities, including hosting events and runway rentals, and received verbal updates on aviation maintenance and a flight school.

• Approved May 7, 2024 Agenda as amended (Carried)
• Adopted March 5 and March 25, 2024 Minutes (Carried)
• Received correspondence for information (Carried)

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

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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

Goderich Town Council voted to send the draft Rebuilding Downtown Infrastructure Project plan back to its task force to reconsider the enhanced option, asking for a revised design with more sidewalk space, fewer trees, less or no concrete planters, and lower ongoing operational costs. Council also denied a request for a hot dog cart at the waterfront, authorized a ringette mural at the Maitland Recreation Centre, and passed By-Laws 51 through 56 of 2024, including a CCTV program and a short-term rental monitoring contract. Council approved transferring $2,000.00 from Reserves to Events Programming for the BIA Concert Series.

• Sent draft downtown infrastructure plan back to task force to reconsider enhanced option, seeking more sidewalk space, fewer trees, less/no concrete planters, lower operating costs (carried)
• Denied Jijo Mathew's request for a hot dog cart at the waterfront (carried)
• Authorized Goderich Ringette Association to add a ringette mural at Maitland Recreation Centre; staff to bring back mural/banner policy (carried)
• Passed By-Laws 51-56 of 2024 collectively, including Part Lot Control exemption, OPP data sharing for CCTV, CCTV Code of Practice, seasonal Municipal Law Enforcement Officer appointments, Granicus short-term rental monitoring contract, and Maitland Valley Marina operating agreement (carried)
• Approved transfer of $2,000.00 from Reserves to Events Programming – BIA Concert Series (carried)
• Supported Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus resolution for Small Business Enterprise Centre Funding (carried)
• Approved hanging 'We Stand With Survivors' banner for Huron Women's Shelter (carried)
• Approved Goderich Salt & Harvest Festival social media policy form (carried)

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

The Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee held a special orientation meeting for new members. The committee unanimously agreed to discuss the new workplan and reviewed various policies and procedures. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session.

• Unanimously consented to discuss orientation and workplan
• Approved agenda as presented
• Reviewed policies including Code of Conduct and Municipal Act
• Adjourned at 11:40 AM

BIA Farmers Market Committee

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BIA Board of Management

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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

Council officially declared a climate change emergency crisis and passed 11 by-laws covering municipal taxes, employment terms, and local leases. The council also directed staff to develop a financial strategy for the Downtown Streetscape Plan and seek updated costs for the memorial arena.

• Declared a climate change emergency crisis (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Reports (Carried)
• Passed By-Law 40 of 2024 to set 2024 municipal tax rates (Carried)
• Directed staff to find funding strategy for Downtown Streetscape Plan (Carried)
• Directed staff to engage architect/engineer for memorial arena cost updates (Carried)
• Approved By-Law 39 of 2024 for waterfront canteen lease with Local Rolla (Carried)
• Approved By-Law 46 of 2024 to close Bennett Street West on May 30, 2024 (Carried)
• Supported Township of Amaranth resolution on operational budget funding (Carried)

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

The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force met on March 25, 2024, and passed three motions. It asked staff to monitor flight school fuel sales and report back later, asked staff to pursue meetings and firm commitments on hangar lease agreements, and agreed to create a job description exploring an Airport Business Manager position to bring to Council on April 8, 2024. All motions carried; the meeting adjourned at 12:05 PM to next meet May 7, 2024 at 1 PM.

• Carried: staff to monitor flight school fuel sales and report back at a later date
• Carried: staff to pursue meetings and solicit firm commitments on hangar lease agreements
• Carried: create a job description to explore an Airport Business Manager and bring it to Council on April 8, 2024
• Carried: accept the Special March 25, 2024 agenda as presented
• Carried: adjourned at 12:05 PM; next regular meeting 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

Goderich Town Council approved the 2024 draft budget in principle, featuring a 5.91% property tax rate increase, and directed staff to prepare the final by-law for the April 8 meeting. The council also approved community grants for DART and Big Brothers Big Sisters, reversing a previous denial of the latter. Additionally, all revenue from Huckins Street rent was transferred to the Infrastructure Reserve Fund.

• Approved 2024 budget in principle with 5.91% tax increase
• Transferred all Huckins Street rent revenue to Infrastructure Reserve Fund
• Approved $425.00 community grant for Huron Domestic Assault Team (DART)
• Rescinded previous motion denying Big Brothers Big Sisters grant
• Approved $3,000.00 community grant for Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Passed By-Law No. 38 of 2024 confirming meeting proceedings

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

Council approved a plan to implement bi-weekly solid waste and weekly organic collection by Fall 2024. The board also passed several resolutions urging the provincial government to increase social assistance rates and pause Highway 413.

• Directed staff to plan bi-weekly solid waste and weekly organic collection for Fall 2024
• Approved Town Hall meeting for May 22, 2024, at 7 PM at Goderich Memorial Arena
• Passed resolution requesting Province double Ontario Works and ODSP rates
• Passed resolution requesting Province pause Highway 413 and redirect $8B to infrastructure/housing
• Approved By-Law 34 of 2024 to lease house at 35435 Huron Road
• Denied reimbursement request from Goderich Dental Centre for Backflow Prevention Program
• Directed staff to create a Goderich declaration regarding the Climate Change Crisis
• Placed all fee-waiving requests in a moratorium pending a staff policy

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

Goderich Council held a special meeting to hear presentations on a proposed curbside organics program from Waste Management and staff. No ordinance or contract was approved; the meeting served as an information session. Council confirmed existing lawn and garden waste programs will continue.

• Unanimously agreed to discuss Waste Management organics program
• Extended presentation time for Waste Management representative
• Confirmed lawn and garden waste programs will remain
• Passed By-Law No. 33 of 2024 confirming meeting proceedings
• Adjourned to regular meeting on March 18, 2024

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.

The Downtown Goderich BIA Board of Management approved its February 29, 2024 financial statements, set a $200 petty cash amount for the office, and agreed to request membership in Festivals & Events Ontario. It also agreed to proceed with an augmented reality project tied to the My Main Street Grant. No closed meeting was held.

• Adopted February 13, 2024 BIA Board minutes (carried)
• Approved financial statements for period ending February 29, 2024 (carried)
• Set petty cash at $200 instead of the requested $100 (carried)
• Requested BIA membership in Festivals & Events Ontario (carried)
• Agreed to proceed with Exar Studios' My Main Street Grant augmented reality project (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. (carried)

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

The Environment Committee approved its 2024 workplan and agreed to participate in the Provincial Day of Action on Litter. The committee also decided to hold all items related to the Collingwood Pollinator Project in abeyance for future discussion.

• Approved the Environment 2024 Workplan (Carried)
• Approved participation in Ontario’s fifth annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter on May 14, 2024 (Carried)
• Held all items in section 5.2 regarding the Collingwood Pollinator Project in abeyance for future discussion (Carried)
• Approved the March 12, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the January 9, 2024 Minutes (Carried)

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

The Task Force scheduled a special meeting for March 25, 2024, to prioritize items in the Goderich Airport Strategic Plan. The group also requested the Town of Goderich acknowledge receipt of a letter from Jim Rees regarding the 2024 budget.

• Approved March 5, 2024 agenda as amended
• Adopted January 9, 2024 minutes
• Received correspondence for information
• Requested Town of Goderich send acknowledgment letter to Jim Rees regarding 2024 budget
• Scheduled Special Task Force Meeting for March 25, 2024 at 10 AM

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.

Memorial Arena Task Force

The Memorial Arena Task Force appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the meeting agenda. Members reviewed an orientation package containing municipal policies, terms of reference, and previous arena reports.

• Appointed Trevor Bazinet as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Ruby DeBrouwer as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved the March 4, 2024, Agenda (Carried)

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

The Council Remuneration Task Force held a meeting to discuss council pay. No final decisions on remuneration were made. The group agreed to bring a report forward for the next meeting on March 7, 2024.

• Ralph Rubino appointed as Chair for the meeting (Carried)
• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Minutes adopted (Carried)
• Adjourned to meet again on March 7, 2024 (Carried)

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

The Committee approved the financial statements for the General Fund and Reserve Funds. Members discussed edits for several heritage brochures and began developing the 2024 Work Plan.

• Approved February 28, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted January 31, 2024 Minutes (Carried)
• Received correspondence for information (Carried)
• Approved financial statements for General Fund and Reserve Funds (Carried)

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

Goderich Council approved a $100,823.10 Development Charges Grant for affordable housing but denied a Tax Increment Equivalency Grant request. The council passed four by-laws authorizing contracts for lawn care, policing administration, and a soccer field shade structure, plus a lot control exemption. Several event fee waiver requests were denied, while amplified sound permissions were granted for specific festivals.

• Approved $100,823.10 Development Charges Grant for affordable housing
• Denied Tax Increment Equivalency Grant request under Affordable Housing CIP
• Passed By-Laws 28-31 of 2024 (lawn care, policing admin, shade structure, lot control)
• Denied fee waivers for HuffnPuff Hockey, Kinsmen Summerfest, Hospice Hike, Coastal Centre, and Kinette's
• Approved amplified sound for Kinsmen Summerfest, Hospice Hike, Coastal Centre, and Kinette's
• Denied request for Town maintenance of Kinsmen Park
• Approved flag raising for World Autism Day on April 2, 2024
• Motion to adopt Airport Strategic Plan died due to lack of mover

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

The Council Remuneration Task Force reviewed its Terms of Reference and discussed potential scenarios for a graduated salary increase over three years. No final decisions on remuneration were made; the group will draft a report and consider further information at the next meeting.

• Approved February 22, 2024 Agenda
• Adopted 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.

The Task Force reviewed a draft report from GSP regarding downtown infrastructure, including pedestrian corridors and parking. The group decided to have BMROSS and GSP prepare two costing scenarios for Council to review in April.

• Approved agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Approved December 11, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Approved request for BMROSS and GSP to define two concepts with cost estimates: replacement of status quo and implementation of GSP landscape report (Carried)
• Scheduled presentation of the two concepts to Council for April 8th (Carried)

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

The Council Remuneration Task Force met to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 31, 2024. No substantive decisions were recorded regarding council compensation or budgets.

• Approved February 16, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted January 31, 2024 Minutes (Carried)

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.

The Board approved financial statements for December and January 2024 and decided to postpone an application for a tourism growth grant. Members also authorized the transfer of remaining Public Art Project funds into a dedicated art trust account.

• Adopted December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved financial statements for periods ending December 31 and January 31, 2024 (Carried)
• Deferred Southern Ontario Tourism Growth Program Grant AR project application until fall (Carried)
• Approved attendance of Lynn Beatty at OBIAA conference in Mississauga (Agreed)
• Authorized closing of Public Art Project group account and moving balance to an art projects trust account (Carried)
• Removed Highway 8 billboard from Unfinished Business (Carried)

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

The Board approved landfill accounts totaling $408,405.57 and updated the authorized signing authority for the Board. Several financial and supervisor reports were received for information.

• Approved accounts ending January 29, 2024, in the amount of $408,405.57
• Appointed Councillor John Thompson as signing authority and removed Trevor Bazinet
• Appointed Glen McNeil as Chair for the February 7, 2024 meeting
• Adopted December 12, 2023 minutes

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

The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board approved its accounts ending January 29, 2024, in the amount of $116,457.20. It received several financial and operational reports for information, including a 2023 surplus transfer to the equipment reserve. The board appointed Councillor John Thompson as signing authority and removed Trevor Bazinet from that role. The meeting adjourned at 2:59 PM; the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024.

• Appointed John Thompson as Chair for the February 7, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved the February 7, 2024 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted the December 12, 2023 minutes as printed (carried)
• Approved accounts ending January 29, 2024, in the amount of $116,457.20 (carried)
• Received financial reports and 2023 surplus transfer to equipment reserve for information (carried)
• Received the Site Supervisor's report for information (carried)
• Received correspondence for information (carried)
• Appointed John Thompson as signing authority and removed Trevor Bazinet (carried)

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 approved Waste Management as the vendor for curbside garbage collection and passed several by-laws regarding municipal agreements. The board also approved a Rotary Club shade structure project and a bingo license rebate for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109.

• Approved Waste Management as curbside garbage collection vendor
• Approved Goderich Rotary Club Shade Structure Project (CARRIED)
• Approved bingo license rebate for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 (CARRIED)
• Passed By-Law 20 of 2024: YMCA Management and Operating Agreement
• Passed By-Law 22 of 2024: Front-Line Policing Grant agreement
• Passed By-Law 24 of 2024: ChargePoint EV Charging Cloud Plan
• Passed By-Law 25 of 2024: Rotary Club Beach Hut and Concession operation
• Appointed Mayor Bazinet to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

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

The Council Remuneration Task Force approved its agenda and adopted previous minutes. Staff reviewed the Strategic Plan process and noted that Council Compensation Survey Questionnaires are due to other municipalities by February 6, 2024. The group scheduled its next meeting for February 16, 2024, at 9 AM.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• January 23, 2024 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Next meeting scheduled for Feb 16, 2024 (Carried)

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

The committee held a special meeting focused on member orientation and the 2024 workplan. Staff and planners provided reviews of municipal policies, the Heritage Conservation District Plan, and procedures for designated properties.

• Approved the January 31, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda
• Consented to discuss the 2024 Workplan and Orientation Information Session

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

Council reviewed the 2024 Draft Budget and approved several community grant requests. One grant request was denied, and staff were directed to develop a policy regarding community grants and processes.

• Approved $15,000 grant to Goderich Little Theatre
• Approved $2,000 grant to Maitland Trail Association
• Approved $8,000 grant to Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and College
• Approved $1,000 grant to Huron County Pride
• Approved $4,000 grant to Huron-Perth United Way
• Approved $2,000 grant to Goderich Coldest Night of the Year
• Approved $10,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity Huron County from Housing Reserve Fund
• Denied $5,000 grant request from Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Perth

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)

The Fire Committee approved the 2024 Fire Department Draft Budget after removing $50,000 allocated for an offsite storage facility. Fire Chief Jeff Wormington will provide a report on existing Town-owned storage facilities at the next meeting.

• Approved 2024 Fire Department Draft Budget as amended (CARRIED)
• Removed $50,000.00 for offsite storage facility from budget
• Adopted October 24, 2023, Minutes (CARRIED)
• Appointed Liz Petrie as Chair for the January 26, 2024 meeting (CARRIED)

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

The Task Force appointed Chelsey Merkt as Chair and reviewed its orientation package and terms of reference. Members requested surveys be conducted with Council members and comparable Ontario municipalities to review workload and compensation.

• Appointed Chelsey Merkt as Chair (Carried)
• Approved January 23, 2024, Agenda (Carried)
• Requested a workload survey be completed by Council Members
• Requested a compensation survey be sent to comparable Ontario municipalities
• Scheduled next meeting for January 31, 2024, at 1 PM (Carried)

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

Goderich Town Council passed By-Laws 1 through 17 of 2024 collectively, covering 2024 fees and user charges, interim tax levies, borrowing authority, time off in lieu policies, a recreation booking software agreement, a playground construction agreement, Victim Services funding, and five airport "T" hangar leases. Council approved fee reductions for the Goderich Lions Club and Goderich Legion Branch 109, and supported a Stratford resolution asking the federal government to extend the CEBA loan forgiveness deadline to December 31, 2026. Council appointed John Thompson to the Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board and Recycling Centre Board, and entered a closed session on ERTH Corporation shareholder matters and a Maitland Cemetery investigation, reporting that a motion was passed in closed session.

• Passed By-Laws 1-17 of 2024 collectively, read three times (CARRIED)
• Approved 2024 fees and user charges by-law (By-Law 1-2024) after a public meeting with no comments
• Approved Goderich Lions Club request for reduction of 2024 Bingo Fees (CARRIED)
• Approved Goderich Legion Branch 109 request for reduction of 2024 Bingo Fees; Councillor Carroll declared a pecuniary interest (CARRIED)
• Supported Stratford resolution requesting federal extension of CEBA forgiveness deadline to December 31, 2026 (CARRIED)
• Appointed John Thompson to Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board and Recycling Centre Board, effective January 15, 2024 to November 14, 2026 (CARRIED)
• Received staff reports and correspondence for information, with noted actions approved (CARRIED)
• Entered closed session under Section 239(2)(a)(b)(i)(j) on ERTH Corporation and Maitland Cemetery matters; a motion was passed in closed session

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

The Environment Committee approved its agenda and adopted previous meeting minutes. Members discussed items for the 2024 Work Plan, but the plan was not approved during this session. The Work Plan will be brought back for approval at the next meeting before going to Council for final review.

• Agenda approved
• November 21 and December 13, 2023 minutes adopted
• 2024 Work Plan discussed but not approved; deferred to next meeting

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

The Goderich Regional Airport Task Force recommended that Goderich Town Council adopt the Goderich Regional Airport Strategic Plan as a working document. The Task Force also agreed to prioritize key elements of the plan. Discussions included potential plans for a Lancaster Bomber event in June 2024 and an update on a flight school, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Recommended Town Council adopt Airport Strategic Plan as working document (Carried)
• Agreed to prioritize elements of Airport Strategic Plan (Carried)
• Agenda approved (Carried)
• November 7, 2023 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Correspondence received for information (Carried)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024 (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:40 PM (Carried)

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.