Norfolk County, Ontario

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions, discussions, or proposals.

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County Heritage Committee meeting on July 27, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and system metadata. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Council

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Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting agenda contains no listed applications, public hearings, or decisions. The provided text consists of placeholder fields without any actionable items.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

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Public Hearing Committee

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Council-in-Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items of business listed for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on September 16, 2026, to review minor variance applications. The agenda indicates procedural items and voting results, but the specific applications and details are not listed in the provided text.

• Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled
• Voting results recorded
• Procedural agenda items listed

OPP Detachment Board

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Council

The agenda for this Norfolk County Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or specific items are listed for consideration. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or cancelled session.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

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Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

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Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee agenda for October 7, 2026, contains only technical boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No public hearings, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion.

Council

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Committee of Adjustment

This agenda from the Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment meeting on October 21, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items such as rezonings or variances are listed for discussion or decision.

• No substantive items listed in the agenda.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

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Public Hearing Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee on November 3, 2026 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Inauguration

This is a procedural agenda for the inauguration of the Norfolk County Council for the 2026 term. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026, and will include the swearing-in of council members.

• Council Inauguration
• Swearing-in of Council Members
• Election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer

Committee of Adjustment

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Council

The agenda for the Norfolk County council meeting on 2026-11-24 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee agenda for Norfolk County on Dec 1, 2026 contains no listed items or descriptions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive matters for discussion or decision.

Council-in-Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or business items are listed for this meeting.

Budget Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County Budget Committee meeting on 2026-12-10 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or budget figures are provided.

Council

The agenda for the Norfolk County Council meeting on 2026-12-15 contains no listed items. It appears to be an empty or procedural placeholder without any decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2026-12-16 contains no listed items. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates to the Ice Allocation Policy and receive an update on recreation projects.

• Ice Allocation Policy Update
• Recreation Projects Update

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment has scheduled a meeting for July 15, 2026. The agenda details are currently unavailable.

The Committee of Adjustment approved 11 applications regarding land severances, boundary adjustments, and zoning relief for residential and agricultural properties. Decisions included permitting increased floor areas for dwellings and accessory buildings, as well as approving several farm-related lot splits.

• Approved 32 sq m floor area increase for residential unit at 757 Norfolk County Road 60
• Approved 23 sq m floor area increase for accessory building at 2521 Highway 3
• Approved height increase to 7.3 m and floor area increase to 345 sq m at 2532 Highway 59
• Approved boundary adjustment and severance of 0.67 hectares at 110 Clubhouse Road
• Approved farm split and boundary adjustment at 2296 Hazen Road
• Approved severance of a surplus dwelling at 857 Norfolk County Road 19 West
• Approved lot coverage increase to 20.6% at 261 Erie Boulevard
• Approved severance of a surplus dwelling at 54 Ryerse Road, maintaining conditions #2, #4, and #5

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee held a meeting on July 15, 2026, to review agenda items and committee history. The agenda text provided is primarily procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or projects listed.

• Meeting held on July 15, 2026
• Procedural agenda review
• Committee history documentation

OPP Detachment Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council-in-Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County Council-in-Committee meeting on July 14, 2026, consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2026, was cancelled.

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet on July 8, 2026. The agenda includes updates on the International Year of the Female Farmer, Bill 21 (Protect our Food Act), and the Ag Tour. No decisions are listed; the items appear to be informational updates.

• International Year of the Female Farmer – update
• Bill 21 (Protect our Food Act) – update
• Ag Tour – update

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is holding statutory public meetings for four zoning bylaw amendment applications. No decisions are being made; staff reports are received for information and public comments will be considered in future recommendation reports. The applications include properties in Waterford, on Windham Road 5, and on Decou Road.

• ZNPL2026096 – Silos of Waterford zoning bylaw amendment
• ZNPL2026091 – 688 Windham Road 5 zoning bylaw amendment
• ZNPL2026092 – 690 Windham Road 5 zoning bylaw amendment
• ZNPL2026076 – 126 Decou Road zoning bylaw amendment

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will discuss heritage permit applications for Carillon Tower on Norfolk Street and Council Chambers at 50 Colborne Street South. It will also consider a request to repeal the heritage by-law for 841 Norfolk Street North. Draft heritage impact briefs for Teeterville Women's Institute and Vittoria Town Hall are up for review.

• Heritage permit for Carillon Tower, Norfolk Street, Simcoe
• Heritage permit for Council Chambers, 50 Colborne Street South
• Request to repeal heritage by-law at 841 Norfolk St. N
• Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (Norfolk Bridges)
• Draft heritage impact briefs for Teeterville Women's Institute and Vittoria Town Hall

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will meet to approve post-meeting minutes from May 27, 2026, and receive an operations monitoring report for May 2026. The session includes a closed session regarding labour relations and a confirmation of a by-law.

• Approval of May 27, 2026 minutes
• Operations Monitoring Report for May 2026
• Closed session regarding labour relations
• Confirming By-Law 2026-06-LIB
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026

Council

Council will vote on staff's recommendation to refuse the Bluegrass Estates Phase 4 development in Delhi, including an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment. Other agenda items include awarding a $2.98M surface treatment contract, zoning amendments for properties on Thompson Road East and Lynn Park Avenue, and adding security measures for online voting. Reports on homelessness prevention and housing initiatives will be tabled.

• Staff recommend refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for Bluegrass Estates Phase 4 in Delhi (items OPNPL2025365 & ZNPL2025364)
• Award of $2,983,889.15 surface treatment contract to Walkers Construction Limited for 2026 program (PW-26-035)
• Zoning amendment for 1199 and 1213 Thompson Road East from Agricultural to Agricultural with special provisions (ZNPL2026065)
• Zoning amendment for 17 Lynn Park Avenue, Port Dover, from Neighbourhood Institutional and Residential Type 1-A to Residential Type 1-B with Holding (ZNPL2026034)
• Online voting budget increase from $120,100 to $128,300 for additional security measures (CS-26-109)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee will review staff reports on funding allocations for the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative and the Homelessness Prevention Program. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes and a public hearing for the Residential Services Home Application.

• Adoption of May 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding plan
• Review of Homelessness Prevention Program investment plan
• Public hearing for Residential Services Home Application
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Special Council

Norfolk County will hold a Special Council meeting on June 18, 2026, to receive an overview of the Development Charge Reduction Program and confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Development Charge Reduction Program Overview and Application (CS-26-105)
• Confirming By-Law 2026-53 to confirm proceedings of Special Council June 18, 2026

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It received the Development Charge Reduction Program overview as information. By‑Law 2026‑53 confirming the special council proceedings was passed. The council adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Received Development Charge Reduction Program report as information (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 2026‑53 confirming proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned council at 10:03 a.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment meets on June 17, 2026, to consider 12 applications for minor variances and consents, primarily in agricultural and resort residential zones. The agenda includes a deferral of one application. The committee will decide on requests for relief from zoning bylaws regarding building height, lot area, setbacks, and lot coverage.

• Deferral of ANPL2026054 at 231 Cedar Drive to July 2026 meeting
• ANPL2026070 – Ben and Katharina Boese seek relief for accessory building height (8.1m vs permitted 8m) and floor area (297 sq m vs 200 sq m) at 1391 Middleton-North Walsingham Townline Road
• ANPL2026073 – Jason Wright requests reduced setback (80m vs required 125m) for animal kennel at 145 McMichael Road
• ANPL2026071 – Lori and John Neal seek multiple reliefs (lot area, front yard setback, lot coverage) at 38 Woodstock Avenue in Resort Residential zone
• BNPL2026088/ANPL2026089 – Court Farms Ontario Inc. applies to sever a surplus dwelling and amend zoning at 20 Fernlea Side Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved ten land‑use relief applications, ranging from accessory building height increases to lot severances, and deferred two applications at the request of the applicants or due to missing easement information. All approvals were carried without recorded vote counts. Two applications were formally deferred.

• Approved ANPL2026070 accessory building height relief (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026074 boundary adjustment for 39.8 ha lot (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026080 accessory building floor‑area relief (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026073 setback reduction for animal kennel (carried)
• Approved BNPL2026075 lot severance on Decou Road (carried)
• Approved BNPL2026088 severance of 0.37 ha parcel (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026089 severance increasing lot to 27.14 ha (carried)
• Deferred ANPL2026071 lot area and setback relief (deferred)

By-law Appeals Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no items listed for discussion or decision.

Council-in-Committee

The committee will receive a presentation and report on Norfolk County's Development Charges background study and by-law policies, with staff directed to report back after engagement with the development community. Other items include updates to the Parking Bylaw, Lot Maintenance Bylaw, and community centre rental fees, as well as reports on alternative drinking water delivery methods and a 10-year sole-source elevator maintenance contract for Norview Lodge.

• Development Charges By-law policies and update, including a background study presentation (CS-26-081)
• Parking Bylaw update to repeal 23 amending bylaws and adopt a new bylaw effective October 15, 2026 (CDS-26-106)
• Lot Maintenance Bylaw update to repeal 2022-47 and adopt a new bylaw (CDS-26-086)
• Sole-source appointment of Otis Canada Inc. for 10-year elevator service and maintenance at Norview Lodge (ESS-26-007)
• User fee changes for community centre rentals, separating kitchen rental fees from hall rentals (CDS-26-096)

Council approved a new Parking Bylaw and Lot Maintenance Bylaw to replace older bylaws, and authorized fee changes for community centre rentals. A proposal to allow alcohol at public events was rejected.

• Adopted new Parking Bylaw (deferred to Oct 15, 2026)
• Repealed Lot Maintenance bylaw 2022-47 and adopted new version
• Approved fee adjustments for community centre kitchen rentals effective July 1, 2026
• Rejected proposal to create BYO alcohol event permits
• Authorized contract with Mar-Co Clay Products Inc. for Walsingham Baseball Diamond
• Appointed auditors Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh for Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corp
• Reappointed Jean Montgomery and Leah VanTil to Housing Corp board
• Directed staff to continue investigating alternative drinking water delivery methods

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss committee business and review a presentation regarding waste carts. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting.

• Waste Cart Presentation

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is holding a statutory public meeting to receive public comments on seven development applications, including zoning amendments and a subdivision proposal. No decisions are being made; any comments received will be considered in future staff reports.

• 28TPL2026049 / ZNPL2026046 – 227 Decou (subdivision and zoning amendment)
• ZNPL2026008 – 1017 St. John's Road West (zoning amendment)
• ZNPL2026042 – 443 Talbot Road (zoning amendment)
• ZNPL2026034 – 17 Lynn Park Avenue (zoning amendment)
• ZNPL2026065 – 1199 & 1213 Thompson Road East (zoning amendment)

The Public Hearing Committee waived the 15‑minute waiting‑period by‑law (Resolution PH26‑024) and appointed Councillor Duthie as chair (Resolution PH26‑025). The agenda was amended to add three registered speakers and then approved as amended (Resolutions PH26‑026 and PH26‑027). Staff reports on multiple development applications were received for information, with no approvals or rejections made.

• Waived 15‑minute waiting period (Resolution PH26‑024, 2/3 vote, carried)
• Appointed Councillor Duthie as chair (Resolution PH26‑025, carried)
• Amended agenda to add three speakers (Resolution PH26‑026, 2/3 vote, carried)
• Approved amended agenda (Resolution PH26‑027, carried)
• Received deputations for 227 Decou Rd as information (Resolution PH26‑028, carried)
• Received staff report CDS‑26‑064 for 227 Decou Rd for information (Resolution PH26‑029, carried)
• Received staff report CDS‑26‑061 for 1017 St. John's Rd West for information (Resolution PH26‑030, carried)
• Received staff report CDS‑26‑069 for 443 Talbot Rd for information (Resolution PH26‑032, carried)

Special Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to discuss and decide on two zoning by-law amendments. The session includes a closed-door update regarding a litigation matter. A confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings is also proposed.

• Proposed amendment for 1017 St. John’s Road West to add special provisions to Agricultural and Hamlet Residential zoning
• Proposed amendment for 443 Talbot Road to change zoning from Agricultural (A) to General Industrial (MG) subject to a Holding Provision
• Closed session update on litigation matter involving Warren Cummings
• By-Law 2026-49 regarding 1017 St. John's Road West
• By-Law 2026-50 regarding 443 Talbot Road

Council approved zoning amendments for properties at 1017 St. John’s Road West and 443 Talbot Road. The council also provided staff direction on a litigation matter regarding Warren Cummings during a closed session.

• Approved zoning amendment for 1017 St. John’s Road West (Resolution No. SC26-012)
• Approved zoning amendment for 443 Talbot Road from Agricultural (A) Zone to General Industrial (MG) Zone subject to a Holding Provision (Resolution No. SC26-013)
• Passed By-Laws 2026-49 and 2026-50 to amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 (Resolution No. SC26-014)
• Provided staff direction on litigation matter regarding Warren Cummings (Resolution No. SC26-011)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to discuss facility booking updates, community engagement guidelines, and a parks by-law update. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and presentations on facility standards.

• Approval of March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Facility Booking Updates & Guidelines
• Community Group Engagement Guide
• Parks and Recreation Facility Classification Gaps
• Parks By-law Update

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes from April 2026, review operations and policy reports, and adopt a suite of new human resources policies including flexible working hours and compensation.

• Approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Operations Monitoring Report for April 2026
• Policy Development and Review Committee Report
• Adoption of HR-03 to HR-18 policy suite
• Confirming By-law 2026-05-LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved several human resources policies, including Hours of Work, Compensation and Benefits, Professional Development, and Respect and Responsibility, and rescinded Vacation/Leave and Flexible Working Hours policies. The board also approved the Non-Union Staff Policy Manual. All votes were carried unanimously. The board entered a closed session to discuss personal and labour relations matters.

• Approved HR-03 Hours of Work and Scheduling Policy
• Rescinded HR-04 Vacation, Public Holidays and Leave Policy
• Approved HR-05 Compensation and Benefits Governance Policy
• Approved HR-11 Professional Development and Training Policy
• Rescinded HR-17 Flexible Working Hours Guidelines Policy
• Approved NU-01 Non-Union Staff Policy Manual
• Approved HR-20 Respect and Responsibility Policy
• Approved direction taken in closed session

Council

Norfolk County Council will vote on several zoning by-law amendments, including a Delhi railway lands development and a Simcoe gravel pit, plus a $602,000 budget increase for Lynnwood Arts Centre lease default cure. Other items include a new 'lame duck' delegation by-law, a drainage by-law for Kozack Drain, and policies on photography at meetings and commemorative naming. A minister's letter on Conservation Authorities Act restrictions is also received.

• Lynnwood Arts Centre lease default cure: approve $602,000 from Facilities Reserve for transition agreement
• Rezoning of Delhi Railway Lands from commercial/residential to new residential/commercial with special provisions
• Rezoning of 364 St. John’s Road East from Agricultural to Extractive Industrial (MX(H)) with holding for gravel pit
• Affordable housing commitment letter for rezoning at 289 Leamon Street, Waterford
• Delegation of restricted acts ('lame duck') by-law to authorize CAO during election restricted period

Council approved three zoning bylaw amendments that change permitted land uses for specific properties. The board adopted scenarios for the Capital Facilities Master Plan to direct future facility investments and approved a $602,000 budget increase for the Lynnwood Arts Centre transition. A new policy governing commemorative and sponsorship naming was adopted.

• Approved zoning change at 188 Charlotteville West Quarter Line Road to Hamlet Residential
• Approved zoning change at Delhi Railway Lands to mixed residential and commercial
• Approved zoning change at 364 St. John’s Road East to Extractive Industrial
• Defeated zoning change at 289 Leamon Street, Waterford; referred to July committee
• Adopted Community and Culture and Emergency Services scenarios for Capital Facilities Master Plan
• Approved $602,000 capital budget increase from Facilities Reserve for Lynnwood Arts Centre transition
• Adopted Governance Policy GP-040 for commemorative and sponsorship naming
• Received closed session update on Warren Cummings litigation as information

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The provided document contains no specific meeting details, discussion topics, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software placeholders.

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its December 15, 2025 meeting. It will discuss staff reports on the Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment (ESS-26-004) and the CMHC National Housing Co-Investment Funding Update (ESS-26-008). The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session on June 22, 2026.

• Adopt December 15, 2025 advisory committee meeting minutes
• Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment (ESS-26-004)
• CMHC National Housing Co-Investment Funding Update (ESS-26-008)

The committee approved an updated plan for the Regent Avenue (Port Dover) project to include 32 units and authorized the use of legacy asset proceeds and a $4.4 million county contribution to fund predevelopment and a Build Canada Homes application.

• Approved updated Regent Avenue redevelopment plan (32 units)
• Authorized use of legacy asset proceeds for predevelopment
• Approved $4.4 million county contribution for project
• Authorized submission of Build Canada Homes application
• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Received CMHC National Housing Co-Investment Funding update

OPP Detachment Board

The OPP Detachment Board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss specific items for consideration. The agenda includes a report on operational statistics and highlights for March and April 2026.

• Review of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Operational Statistics and Highlights 2026 - March - April

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will review 17 applications for minor variances and consents, including requests to build vacation homes on Hazard Land and sever large agricultural parcels.

• ANPL2026058: Sunroom on Hazard Land in Port Dover
• ANPL2026051: Vacation home on Hazard Land in Port Dover
• BNPL2026066: 2.31-hectare lot severance in Port Dover
• BNPL2025369: 9.7-hectare farm split on Teeterville Road
• ANPL2026078: Dog Training Facility in General Industrial Zone

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment heard 16 applications at its May 20, 2026 meeting. Fifteen were approved (carried), including a major agricultural consent and minor variance for McElhone Ginseng Inc. and several residential zoning variances. Two applications were deferred: Gary Mussel’s severance in Walsingham and John Hunter/Erica Kralt’s accessory dwelling unit in Townsend, the latter pending further information from internal departments.

• Approved BNPL2026055/ANPL2026056 – McElhone Ginseng Inc.: severance of 14.7 ha and variance of 25.3 ha lot area in Agricultural Zone (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026053 – Sonya Poweska: relief for 134 sq m detached garage in RR Zone (carried)
• Approved BNPL2026066 – Deerfield Developments: severance of 2.31 ha in CSC Zone (carried)
• Deferred ANPL2026043 – Gary Mussel: severance in Walsingham (by agreement)
• Approved ANPL2026036 – James Nobes & Anna Wall: multiple variances for accessory dwelling unit, adjusted building separation to 97.23m (carried)
• Deferred ANPL2026035 – John Hunter & Erica Kralt: variances for height, distance, and floor area of accessory dwelling unit (pending more info)
• Approved ANPL2026078 – Minesh Patel: added dog training facility as permitted use in MG Zone (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026051 – Dave & Karen Peters: variances for vacation home in Hazard Land Zone (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee consists almost entirely of procedural items: call to order, approval of agenda and previous minutes, disclosure of interests, and setting the next meeting. The only substantive matter listed is a discussion of MAT/STR/MDC consultations, but no details or decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion item: MAT/STR/MDC consultations (no further detail provided)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss updates on the Agricultural Work Plan, consultation efforts, and community initiatives like the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Agricultural Work Plan update
• Consultation update
• International Year of the Woman Farmer update
• Ag Tour 2026 update

By-law Appeals Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software; no specific bylaws, appeals, or decisions are listed. The meeting appears to have no concrete items for discussion or decision.

Council-in-Committee

The Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will receive information memos and vote on several items. It will approve a $50 fee for each waste cart exchange and a $10 fee for each additional kitchen container, amending the User Fee By-law. The council will also authorize contracts for engineering services totaling $274,100 and $150,000, and re‑establish a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2026‑2030.

• Approve waste cart exchange user fee of $50 per exchange (PW-26-023)
• Approve $10 fee for each additional kitchen container (PW-26-023)
• Authorize $274,100 contract with Metropolitan Consulting Inc. for Simcoe Streets engineering services (IRFT PW‑EAM‑26‑74)
• Authorize $150,000 contract with G. Douglas Vallee Limited for Scott Drive & Birch Avenue engineering services (IRFT PW‑EAM‑26‑75)
• Re‑establish joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (2026‑2030 term) with Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brantford

Council-in-Committee approved a $50 waste cart exchange fee and a $10 fee for each additional kitchen container, amending the user fee bylaw. They also authorized modifications to the Leamon Street Reconstruction project scope and budget adjustments for several capital projects. A joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee was reestablished, and staff reports on a commemorative naming policy and photography at meetings were referred to future council meetings.

• Approved $50 waste cart exchange fee and $10 per additional kitchen container (carried)
• Approved scope change for Leamon Street Reconstruction (carried)
• Authorized contract with Metropolitan Consulting Inc. for $274,100 for Simcoe Streets engineering services (carried)
• Authorized contract with G. Douglas Vallee Limited for $150,000 for Scott Drive & Birch Avenue engineering services (carried)
• Amended capital budgets for multiple road and water projects (carried)
• Referred Commemorative and Sponsorship Naming Policy to May Council meeting (carried)
• Referred Photography and Video Recording at Meetings policy to May Council meeting (carried)
• Reestablished joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030 term (carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will hold statutory public meetings regarding two development applications. The committee is asked to receive staff reports for information and consider public comments in future reports.

• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 1017 St. John's Road West (ZNPL2026008)
• Proposed zoning by-law amendment for 443 Talbot Road (ZNPL2026042)

The Public Hearing Committee convened on May 5, 2026, but lacked quorum after the Mayor and Deputy Mayor were unable to attend. The Deputy Clerk adjourned the meeting until the next scheduled date. No public hearings or decisions were conducted.

• Meeting adjourned without quorum; no business conducted

Council

Norfolk County Council will discuss setting 2026 tax policies, amending zoning for a Port Dover property, and reconsidering the heritage status of a Simcoe home. The meeting also includes consent items and reports on drainage construction.

• By-Law 2026-33: Establish 2026 tax policies and rates
• By-Law 2026-36: Amend zoning for Port Dover property on St. George Street
• Motion to reconsider heritage designation for 45 Peel Street, Simcoe
• By-Law 2026-34 & 2026-35: Amend assessment schedules for drain construction
• By-Law 2026-37: Amend Consolidated Traffic Control by-law

Council declared the Lynnwood Arts Centre Board in default of its lease for failing to meet 2026 capital contribution requirements, issued a 30-day notice, and directed staff to negotiate a transition agreement for relocation to the County Archive facility with a target vacate by June 30, 2026. Council also voted to reconsider and de-designate the heritage status of 45 Peel Street (Post Office/Ventin Building) in Simcoe, directing staff to prepare the necessary by-law. Other decisions included approval of a zoning by-law amendment on St. George Street in Port Dover, closure and conveyance of part of King Street South in Port Ryerse for $80,000, and passage of tax policies/rates and other by-laws.

• Declared Lynnwood Arts Centre Board in lease default, issued 30-day notice, directed transition agreement for relocation to County Archive (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare de-designation by-law for heritage status of 45 Peel Street, Simcoe (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Port Dover from R1-A to R4(H) with holding and special provision (carried)
• Approved closure and conveyance of part King Street South, Port Ryerse to Gosse's for $80,000 (carried)
• Passed By-laws 2026-33 to 2026-39 including tax policies/rates, drain assessments, traffic control, speed rates, and council proceedings (carried)
• Approved consent items: Long Point Beach Access info, Lynnwood Art Centre financial statements, By-the-Glass endorsement for South 45 winery (carried)
• Approved agenda amendments: included deputation and lot provision fees motion; defeated motion on tree planting in provincial park
• Received deputations from Dan Pearce and Kate Van Der Meer regarding Lynnwood Arts Centre and Archives as information

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026, has been cancelled.

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee is scheduled to meet on April 27, 2026. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussion topics listed.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will discuss the 2026 Community Survey findings and their governance implications. The board will also consider four policies: Inclusion/Diversity/Equity/Accessibility (FN-06), Financial Control and Oversight (GOV-04), Succession Planning (GOV-10), and Flexible Working Hours (HR-17). A closed session is scheduled for personal matters and labour relations. The meeting is set for April 22, 2026 at the Simcoe Branch.

• 2026 Community Survey findings and next steps (report #26-04-02)
• Review of FN-06 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility Policy
• Review of GOV-04 Financial Control and Oversight Policy
• Review of GOV-10 Succession Planning Policy
• Review of HR-17 Flexible Working Hours Guidelines

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved four new policies: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (FN-06), Financial Control and Oversight (GOV-04), Succession Planning (GOV-10), and Flexible Working Hours (HR-17). The board also received the Operations Monitoring Report and the 2026 Community Survey Findings, which will inform future planning. The board entered closed session for personal and labour relations matters and later approved the direction taken in that session.

• Approved FN-06 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility Policy (carried)
• Approved GOV-04 Financial Control and Oversight Policy (carried)
• Approved GOV-10 Succession Planning Policy (carried)
• Approved HR-17 Flexible Working Hours Policy (carried)
• Received Operations Monitoring Report #26-04-01 (carried)
• Received 2026 Community Survey Findings #26-04-02 (carried)
• Entered closed session for personal and labour matters (carried)
• Approved direction taken in closed session (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is deciding on 14 applications for minor variances and consents. Items include setback relief for sheds, boundary adjustments, a grocery store addition, and a request to permit six large concert events per year at 1709 Front Rd in Turkey Point.

• Application to permit 6 large concert events per year at 1709 Front Rd, Turkey Point
• Grocery store addition at 8 Norfolk County Rd 21, Langton, seeking floor area and setback relief
• Boundary adjustment for farm parcel at 249 13th Concession Rd, Langton (0.1858 ha)
• Accessory building relief at 1 Bass Lane, Long Point (shed setbacks)
• Severance for surplus farm dwelling at 2336 Cockshutt Rd, Waterford

The Committee of Adjustment approved 13 applications for zoning variances and land severances, including relief for accessory buildings, lot adjustments, and a request for large concert events. One request to waive conditions for a consent application was denied.

• Approved ANPL2026030 shed setbacks (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2025098 boundary adjustment (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025184 lot relief (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2026023 rear yard setback (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2026031+6047 boundary adjustments (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2026012 ARDU addition (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2026019 accessory dwelling unit (Carried)
• Denied waiver of conditions for consent application (Denied)

Council-in-Committee

Council-in-Committee will discuss the 2026 property tax policy, including tax ratios and payment dates. The body is also considering contracts for bridge and culvert work and the disposition of the Port Rowan Medical Centre.

• 2026 Property Tax Policy setting ratios for residential, commercial, industrial, and farmland
• Contract award to Decew Construction Inc. for $1,714,471.00 for Bloomsburg Bridge and Old Highway 24 Culvert Replacements
• Proposed sale of Port Rowan Medical Centre parcel on the open market
• Proposed all-way stop condition at Stanley Street and Talbot Street in Simcoe
• Notice of Default and potential relocation of Lynnwood Arts Centre services to The Archives

The committee approved the 2026 property tax policy with two installments due Aug 31 and Oct 30, 2026, and awarded a $1.7M contract for bridge and culvert replacements. Council also declared the Port Rowan Medical Centre surplus for sale and directed staff to issue a notice of default to the Lynnwood Arts Centre for lease violations. Several traffic by-law amendments, including an all-way stop at Stanley and Talbot, were adopted.

• Approved 2026 property tax policy with residential ratio 1.0, two installments, penalty/interest rates (Carried)
• Awarded $1,714,471 contract to Decew Construction for Bloomsburg Bridge and Old Highway 24 culvert replacements (Carried)
• Declared Port Rowan Medical Centre surplus and directed staff to list on open market (Carried)
• Directed staff to issue a Notice of Default to Lynnwood Arts Centre for lease obligations (Carried)
• Approved all-way stop control at Stanley Street and Talbot Street in Simcoe (Carried)
• Referred media use during Council meetings to Clerk's department for policy report (Carried)
• Approved single-source procurement for confidential shredding services with Norfolk Shredding (2-year term, three 1-year options) (Carried)
• Approved drainage construction billing levies for April 2026 (Carried)

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 10, 2026, was cancelled. No items were selected for discussion.

• Meeting cancelled
• No items selected

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review draft policies for a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Short-Term Rental By-law, along with an assessment of the Municipal Development Corporation, as directed by Council.

• Review of draft Municipal Accommodation Tax policy
• Review of draft Short-Term Rental By-law
• Review of Municipal Development Corporation financial accountability framework
• Review of Urban metrics reports for MAT and Industrial Land Needs
• Review of MDC assessment report

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved a resolution recommending specific policies for the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), Short Term Rentals (STR), and Municipal Development Corporation (MDC). Recommendations include creating a STR safety inspection checklist, changing the MAT start date to April 1, 2027 or January 1, 2028, and structuring the MDC board with 9 members. The committee also noted over 60 municipalities were consulted on best practices.

• Recommended STR inspection checklist covering bylaw, fire, building, and septic standards
• Recommended formula for determining occupancy
• Recommended MAT start date shift to April 1, 2027 or January 1, 2028
• Recommended MDC creation sooner with 9 members (2 council, 7 community)
• Recommended no voting staff on MDC board; CAO/Economic Development as liaison
• Recommended enforcement fines with 'teeth'
• Requested clarification on non-typical accommodations (glamping, hobbit huts)
• Received and noted updates on MAT, STR, and MDC research

Public Hearing Committee

Norfolk County's Public Hearing Committee is holding a public hearing to receive staff reports and public comments on three zoning and official plan amendment applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting; comments will inform future recommendations. The applications include a rezoning at 188 Charlotteville West Quarter Line Road, the Delhi Railway Development in Delhi, and Blue Grass Estates Phase 4.

• ZNPL2026013: rezoning at 188 Charlotteville West Quarter Line Road
• ZNPL2025357: Delhi Railway Development, Delhi – includes a presentation by Scott Puillandre, Vallee Consulting
• OPNPL2025365 & ZNPL2025364: Blue Grass Estates Phase 4 – proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments
• All three items are statutory public meetings; no final decisions are on the agenda

The Public Hearing Committee held statutory public meetings for rezoning and official plan amendment applications at 188 Charlotteville West Quarter Line Road, Delhi Railway Development, and Blue Grass Estates Phase 4. All three staff reports were received for information, and public comments will be considered in future recommendation reports. No final approvals, denials, or tablings occurred at this meeting.

• Received staff report CDS-26-050 for ZNPL2026013 (188 Charlotteville West Quarter Line) for information
• Received staff report CDS-26-051 for ZNPL2025357 (Delhi Railway Development) for information
• Received staff report CDS-26-033 for OPNPL2025365 & ZNPL2025364 (Blue Grass Estates Phase 4) for information
• Approved agenda as amended including late speaker (carried)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee is meeting to consider several heritage-related proposals. The agenda includes a revised Heritage Impact Assessment for the Bloomsburg Bridge and a proposal for a new door at the Simcoe Library.

• Bloomsburg Bridge Revised HIA
• Simcoe Library Door proposal
• Lynnwood/Eva Brook Donly Proposal

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve minutes from a November 2025 meeting and discuss updates regarding the 2026 Municipal Election and the redesign of the County Administration Building Council Chambers.

• Approval of November 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Update
• County Administration Building Council Chambers Redesign

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 27, 2025 meeting. It formally received a staff update on accessibility for the 2026 municipal election. It also received information on the redesign of the County Administration Building council chambers. The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 a.m.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Previous minutes approved (carried)
• 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Update received as information (carried)
• County Administration Building Council Chambers Redesign received as information (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet on March 26, 2026 to consider a range of recreational and park matters. Items include spring/summer ice bookings, fall ice dates, updates on community days, summer day camp programs, capital project updates, a naming policy update, a development charge background study, parkland dedication, the Delhi after‑school program, and the Port Dover beach swim area. The meeting will also cover standard procedural items such as approvals of minutes and disclosures. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Spring/Summer Ice Bookings
• Fall Ice Dates
• Capital Project Updates
• Development Charge Background Study
• Port Dover Beach Swim Area

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved the agenda and the previous meeting minutes. It then received a series of updates as information, including spring/summer ice bookings, fall ice dates, Norfolk Community Days, summer day camp programs, capital project status, the naming policy, and the parkland dedication report. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 17) – carried
• Approved previous minutes (Resolution 18) – carried
• Received spring/summer ice bookings and fall ice dates updates (Resolution 19) – carried
• Received Norfolk Community Days update (Resolution 20) – carried
• Received summer day camp programs update (Resolution 21) – carried
• Received capital project updates (Resolution 19) – carried
• Received naming policy update (Resolution 20) – carried
• Received parkland dedication update (Resolution 21) – carried

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will review several operational and performance reports, including an Operations Monitoring Report for February 2026 and a library performance trends report covering 2018‑2025. A presentation on accessibility and seating improvements for the Simcoe Branch will be given. The board will consider and confirm By‑Law 2026‑03‑LIB. The meeting also includes routine items such as committee appointments and scheduling of future meetings.

• Confirming By‑Law 2026‑03‑LIB
• Operations Monitoring Report – February 2026
• Library Performance and Service Trends 2018‑2025 Report
• Accessibility and Seating Improvements – Simcoe Branch Report
• Committee appointments

The board approved a $30,000 allocation from the Donation Reserve to complete seating and workspace accessibility improvements at the Simcoe Branch, as identified in a recent audit. It also adopted several reports for information, appointed a trustee to the Policy Development and Review Committee, and decided that all future board meetings will be held in the large meeting room at the Simcoe Branch for the remainder of the term.

• Approved $30,000 allocation for seating and accessibility improvements at Simcoe Branch (Resolution 5, carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 25, 2026 board meeting (Resolution 2, carried)
• Received Operations Monitoring Report February 2026 for information (Resolution 3, carried)
• Received Library Performance and Service Trends Report 2018‑2025 for information (Resolution 4, carried)
• Appointed Lisa Marr to the Policy Development and Review Committee (Resolution 6, carried)
• Decided all board meetings will be held at Simcoe Branch large meeting room for the rest of the term (Resolution 7, carried)
• Approved By‑law 2026‑03‑LIB confirming meeting proceedings (Resolution 8, carried)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Friends of the Library Port Dover Chapter Report #26‑03‑04 (Resolution 1, carried)

Council

The council will receive several financial and status reports, including a capital status report and a parkland reserve fund update that proposes a $925,000 increase to fund a new recreation land acquisition. It will consider drainage reports for the Dewitte, Kozack, and Demeyere drains, with a $55,000 budget increase for the Kozack Drain project. A proposal to allocate up to $1,000,000 from the forecasted surplus for winter‑damage road improvements will be discussed, along with heritage designations for Christ Church and a refusal to repeal the designation of the Post Office/Ventin Building.

• Amend Approved Capital Budget by $925,000 for Acquisition of Recreation Land (Parkland Reserve Fund)
• Kozack Drain report recommends increasing project allocation from $130,000 to $185,000 (+$55,000)
• Road Improvements: request to allocate up to $1,000,000 from surplus for winter‑damage repairs
• Designation of Christ Church, 7 Lamport Street, Vittoria under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Capital Status Report (Dec 31, 2025) with funding swaps and minor scope changes

The council approved the Woodway Trails subdivision application and amended the zoning by-law to change the development zone to several residential types. It also increased the Parkland Reserve Fund by $925,000 to acquire recreation land and adopted drainage reports for the Dewitte and Kozack drains, including a $55,000 budget increase for Kozack. Becky Lala was designated as the Ontario Works Administrator, and the council entered a brief closed session for solicitor‑client privileged advice.

• Agenda amendment to add deputations defeated (no 2/3 majority)
• Parkland Reserve Fund increased $925,000 for recreation land acquisition (Carried)
• Dewitte Drain report adopted; provisional by‑law to be sent to owners (Carried)
• Kozack Drain report adopted; budget increased $55,000 to $185,000 total (Carried)
• Woodway Trails subdivision application approved with conditions (Carried)
• Zoning By‑Law amendment for Woodway Trails approved (Carried)
• Becky Lala designated Ontario Works Administrator for Haldimand and Norfolk (Carried)
• Council entered closed session for solicitor‑client privileged advice (Carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Health and Social Services Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 23, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected for discussion.

OPP Detachment Board

The OPP Detachment Board will swear in Provincial Appointee George Santos, hear an announcement from the Office of the Solicitor General, and consider several closed‑session reports, including OPP response times and the Norfolk/Haldimand Community Street Crime Unit year‑end report. The board will also review January‑February 2026 statistics.

• Swearing‑in of Provincial Appointee George Santos
• Announcement from the Office of the Solicitor General
• Closed‑session review of the 2025/2026 OPP response times report
• Closed‑session review of the Norfolk/Haldimand Community Street Crime Unit 2025 year‑end report
• Presentation of January‑February 2026 statistics

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider applications to sever land for new lots and amendments to zoning by-laws, including requests for relief from minimum lot area and building height requirements.

• Review severance applications for Bill and Bonnie Culver (1017 St John's Rd W., Simcoe) and Ronald Tchorek Farms (108 Highway 6, Simcoe)
• Consider zoning amendments for Schuyler Farms Ltd. (864 Concession 14 Townsend, Simcoe) to remove a detached dwelling as a permitted use
• Review applications for relief from minimum lot area and building height for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the Agricultural Zone
• Review applications for relief from minimum lot area for farm amalgamation and surplus farm dwelling severance
• Adopt minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment approved a series of parcel severances, boundary adjustments and zoning reliefs. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies. The approvals cover properties in Simcoe, Courtland, Waterford, Delhi and surrounding areas.

• Approved BNPL2026005 parcel severance for Bill and Bonnie Culver (carried)
• Approved BNPL2026016 parcel severance for Ronald Tchorek Farms (carried)
• Approved BNPL2025352 and BNPL2026001 parcel adjustments for Daniel Kovacs Jr. (carried)
• Approved BNPL2026011 consent for Schuyler Farms Ltd. (carried)
• Approved BNPL2026002 parcel severance for Ryan Elliott (carried)
• Approved BNPL2026014 and ANPL2026015 applications for Richard and Heather Rebuk (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026009 relief for Gail Simmons ADU (carried)
• Approved ANPL2026018 relief for Harold Ruckpaul accessory buildings (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on March 18, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, and presentations. The committee will receive updates from the MAT, MDC, and STR programs. No specific motions, contracts, or decisions are listed.

• MAT – Update
• MDC – Update
• STR – Update
• Presentations
• Other Business

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 05) and the February 18 minutes (Resolution 06). It formally received an update on the MAT, MDC, and STR projects (Resolution 07). The meeting was adjourned (Resolution 08).

• Approved agenda (Resolution 05) – carried
• Approved February 18 minutes (Resolution 06) – carried
• Received MAT/MDC/STR update as information (Resolution 07) – carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 08) – carried

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet on March 11 2026 to conduct routine business such as call to order, agenda approval, and minutes approval. The meeting includes a deputation by Frank Schonberger on the negative impacts of Bill 21 on farmland, a review of the 2025 NAAC accomplishments, and an update on the International Year of the Woman Farmer. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Deputation by Frank Schonberger on Bill 21 and loss of farmland
• Presentation of 2025 NAAC Accomplishments/Highlights
• Update on International Year of the Woman Farmer
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (January 14 2026)
• Standard procedural items (call to order, agenda approval, disclosures)

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda (Resolution No. 10) and the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting (Resolution No. 11). It formally received a deputation on Bill 21 (Resolution No. 12) and the 2025 NAAC accomplishments (Resolution No. 13) as informational items. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m. (Resolution No. 14).

• Approved agenda (Resolution No. 10) – Carried
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Resolution No. 11) – Carried
• Received Bill 21 deputation as information (Resolution No. 12) – Carried
• Received 2025 NAAC accomplishments as information (Resolution No. 13) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution No. 14) – Carried

Council-in-Committee

At the March 10 Council‑in‑Committee meeting, Norfolk County considered a range of information memos and several decisions. The council approved a $2,529,500 contract with Urbanlink Civil Ltd. to rehabilitate the Veterans Memorial Bridge and increased its capital budget by $255,000. It also approved the Teeterville Property Disposition option 3, declaring the parcel surplus and removing $506,000 of projects from the draft capital plan. Additional approvals included land‑acquisition policies, a $139,989 arena dehumidifier contract, and arts and marina service plans.

• Veterans Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation – contract $2,529,500 with Urbanlink Civil Ltd.; capital budget increased by $255,000 to $2,745,000
• Teeterville Property Disposition – approve Option 3, declare parcel surplus, and reduce draft 2027‑2036 Levy Capital Plan by $506,000
• Land Acquisition Policy (CDS‑26‑010) – approve acquisition and disposition policies and procedures as attachments
• Lynnwood Arts Service Provision – approve Option 2, declare 21 Lynnwood Avenue surplus, and authorize new lease agreement
• Marina Business Strategies – approve Port Rowan Harbour Marina and Port Dover Harbour Marina strategies

The committee authorized a $2,417,727.05 contract with Euro-Ex Construction for the Regent Avenue & McNab Street reconstruction project. It also increased the capital budget for the Veterans Memorial Bridge rehabilitation by $255,000 and approved the contract with Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for that work. The council approved the land disposition option that declares the parcel surplus and directs it to be listed on the open market, removing $506,000 of redundant projects from the draft capital plan. Additional approvals included a policy on use of corporate resources for elections, a contract for a Port Dover arena dehumidifier replacement, and a request for a report on a municipal cultural plan.

• Authorized $2,417,727.05 contract for Regent Avenue & McNab Street reconstruction (carried)
• Increased Veterans Memorial Bridge rehab budget by $255,000 to $2,745,000 and authorized $2,529,500 contract (carried)
• Approved land disposition option 3, declared parcel surplus and directed market listing; removed $506,000 of projects (carried)
• Approved Governance Policy GP-49 on use of corporate resources for election purposes (carried)
• Authorized $139,989 contract for Port Dover Arena dehumidifier replacement and increased its budget to $143,000 (carried)
• Directed staff to provide a report on the usefulness and cost of a Municipal Cultural Plan by end of Q2 (carried)
• Received multiple information memos and reports as informational items (carried)
• Allowed deputation from Paul Hammond of Lynwood Arts Centre to be received as information (carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is meeting to discuss development application ZNPL2025359. Staff recommend receiving the report for information and considering public comments in a future report.

• Public hearing for ZNPL2025359 regarding 364 St Johns Road East (CDS-26-019)

The committee approved the agenda as presented (Resolution PH26-013). It accepted staff report CDS-26-019 for development application ZNPL2025359 for information and will consider public comments in a future recommendation (Resolution PH26-014). The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. (Resolution PH26-015).

• Agenda approved as presented (carried)
• Staff report CDS-26-019 on ZNPL2025359 received for information (carried)
• Public comments to be considered in future recommendation (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. (carried)

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will review several operational reports, discuss multiple library policies, and consider the Confirming By-Law 2026-02-LIB. Items include a new website presentation, safety and security report, and a meeting‑room review. The board will decide whether to adopt the confirming by‑law and any related policy updates.

• Confirming By-Law 2026-02-LIB
• OP-06 – Adult Programming Policy
• OP-12 – Circulation Policy
• OP-20 – Home Service Policy
• Meeting Room Review Report #26-02-02

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved its agenda, the January 28, 2026 minutes, and a confirming by‑law. It directed the Finance and Facilities committees to provide a report by the April 22, 2026 meeting. Four library policies (GOV‑05, OP‑06, OP‑12, OP‑20) were approved. The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 1) – Carried
• Adopted January 28, 2026 minutes (Resolution 2) – Carried
• Approved closed‑session minutes (Resolution 3) – Carried
• Directed Finance and Facilities committees to report by April 22 2026 (Resolution 4) – Carried
• Approved GOV‑05 Policy Development Policy (Resolution 9) – Carried
• Approved OP‑06 Adult Programming Policy (Resolution 10) – Carried
• Approved OP‑12 Circulation Policy (Resolution 11) – Carried
• Approved OP‑20 Home Service Policy (Resolution 12) – Carried

Council

Norfolk County Council will discuss the approval of the Woodway Trails subdivision in Simcoe and the reversion of urban residential lands in Waterford to agricultural and park use. The meeting also includes the consideration of official plan amendments for urban boundary expansions in Courtland and Waterford under Strong Mayor powers.

• Approval of Woodway Trails Subdivision (28TPL2024308) and Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZNPL2024307) in Simcoe
• Reversion of urban residential lands in Waterford to Agricultural and Park and Open Space (OPNPL2025389 and ZNPL2025390)
• Strong Mayor sponsored by-laws for urban boundary expansions in Courtland (2026-15-SMP) and Waterford (2026-16-SMP)
• Third and final reading of By-Law 2024-91 for the Ronson Municipal Drain - McCool Petition Drain
• Appointment of Ward 5 Councillor Duthie to the Simcoe BIA

The council passed a series of by‑laws covering law enforcement officers, drainage works, official‑plan amendments, and the Simcoe Business Improvement Area board. It approved the reversion of two urban residential parcels in Waterford to agricultural and park land. A resolution to approve a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax in principle was defeated. Several deputations and information memos were received as information only.

• Agenda amendment approved (2/3 majority)
• Simcoe BIA board member appointed (Carried)
• Land‑use applications OPNPL2025389 and ZNPL2025390 approved (Carried)
• By‑Law 2024-91 for Ronson Municipal Drain read third time (Carried)
• By‑Laws 2026-07, 2026-10, 2026-12‑14, 2026-17‑19 passed (Carried)
• Strong Mayor by‑laws 2026-15‑SMP and 2026-16‑SMP passed (Carried)
• Resolution to approve 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax in principle defeated
• Staff directed to report on short‑term rental by‑law and MAT implementation (Carried)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will meet to review heritage permit applications and consider the designation of two properties: Christ Church in Vittoria and the Post Office-Ventin Building in Simcoe. The committee will also discuss a potential designation for a property on Highway 6 in Port Dover.

• Christ Church, 7 Lamport Street, Vittoria - Designation application
• 45 Peel Street, Simcoe - De-designation request
• 841 Norfolk Street North, Simcoe - Heritage permit application
• 573 Highway 6, Port Dover - Potential designation discussion
• Lynwood Arts Centre - Presentation

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for February 23, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of applications for zoning variances, parcel severances, accessory building permits, and validation certificates. Items include a request to convert a bunkhouse to an ARDU with several lot‑frontage and area reliefs, and several parcel severance proposals in agricultural and hamlet zones. The committee will vote on these applications after discussion.

• ANPL2025139 – relief of 18.28 m frontage, 39.15 ha area, and accessory building floor area for an ARDU at 950 Brantford Rd (WDM CON 7 PT LOT 16)
• BNPL2025265/2025266 – severance of a 4,133.85 m² parcel and creation of a hamlet lot at 70 La Salette Rd (WDM CON 8 PT LOT 24)
• ANPL2025396 – increase of accessory building floor area by 84.3 m² to 284.3 m² at 1640 10th Concession (NORTH WALSINGHAM CON 9)
• ANPL2025382 – increase of accessory residential dwelling unit floor area by 8.5 m² to 83.5 m² at 961 West Quarterline Rd (SWAL CON 4 PT LOT 6)
• BNPL2025384 – application for a validation certificate under Section 57 of the Planning Act at 60 Dalton Rd (MIDDLETON CON 2 STR PT LOT, 45)

The Committee of Adjustment met on Feb 18, 2026 and carried a series of applications. Approvals included relief for an accessory dwelling unit for John and Melanie Ryan, several lot severances and easements, and validation certificates for two properties. All motions were moved, seconded and carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved relief of lot frontage, area, and building floor area for John & Melanie Ryan’s ARDU (WDM CON 7 PT LOT 16) – Carried
• Approved severance of parcels and creation of a Hamlet lot at 70 La Salette Rd (BNPL2025265 & BNPL2025266) – Carried
• Approved relief of lot area deficiency for Chinook Valley Inc. at 628 1st Concession Rd – Carried
• Approved accessory building floor‑area increase for Gregrey & Shelly McGahey at 1640 10th Concession, Langton – Carried
• Approved accessory residential dwelling unit floor‑area increase for Adam Timpf at 961 West Quarter Line Rd – Carried
• Approved severance, easement, and lot‑area relief for Tony Mattan at 944 North Rd – Carried
• Approved validation certificates under Section 57 for John and Julianne Ryder (60 Dalton Rd) and Burning Kiln Winery (1725 Front Rd) – Carried
• Approved construction of a farm market with setback and floor‑area relief for David & Eva Teichroeb at 441 Highway 19, Tillsonburg – Carried

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting virtually to approve previous minutes and receive a verbal update from Economic Development. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Verbal Update from Economic Development
• Approval of December 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. The verbal update on the Municipal Accommodation Tax was received as information. The meeting was adjourned at 12:09 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 01) – Carried
• Approved previous minutes (Resolution 02) – Carried
• Received verbal update as information (Resolution 03) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 04) – Carried

Council-in-Committee

The Council-in-Committee will consider and approve several items, including the implementation of a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax starting July 1, 2027, and amendments to the 2026 User Fees and Service Charges By‑Law. It will also receive information and approve contracts for major street reconstruction projects in Delhi and Harbour Street, and decide on the disposition of Lamport Park. Additional items include approval of a revised Ice Allocation Policy for the 2026/2027 winter season and updates to the Facilities Master Plan.

• Implementation of a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax, effective July 1, 2027
• Award of contract to R.F. Almas Company Ltd. for Eagle, Queen and Sovereen Street reconstruction – $2,771,889.12 (excluding HST)
• Proposed amendment to By‑Law 2025‑97 to establish 2026 user fees and service charges, including building permit refund, insurance claim administration fee, and POA collection agency fees
• Disposition and sale of Lamport Park, declaring it surplus and authorizing purchase agreement with right of first refusal
• Approval of the Revised Ice Allocation Policy for the 2026/2027 Fall Winter Ice Season

Council-in-Committee approved the disposition of Lamport Park, declaring it surplus and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the purchase agreement with the Lamport Family Association, with all costs to be borne by the buyer. The committee also approved a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax in principle, to be split 50/50 and not collected until a Municipal Development Corporation is established and a short‑term rental policy is adopted. Additional actions included approval of the revised Ice Allocation Policy for the 2026/2027 season, amendment of street‑reconstruction project budgets, and receipt of several deputations and staff reports as information.

• Approved sale of Lamport Park to Lamport Family Association, declared surplus (CIC26-026)
• Approved 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax in principle with collection conditions (CIC26-030)
• Approved Revised Ice Allocation Policy for 2026/2027 season (CIC26-032)
• Amended Eagle Street, Queen Street and Sovereen Street reconstruction budgets, decreasing allocations (CIC26-036)
• Received consent items 4.1‑4.4 as information (CIC26-021)
• Received deputations from Christopher Gill and Frank Schonberger as information (CIC26-022, CIC26-023)
• Directed staff to prepare Industrial Land Needs Assessment implementation report (CIC26-034)
• Received Hydro One email correspondence as information (CIC26-035)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive staff reports on several development applications, including St. George Street, 81 Dover Mills, 256 Main Street (Courtland), 289 Leamon Street, and a reversion of urban residential lands (OPNPL2025389/ZNPL2025390). For each item, the committee will consider any public comments received during the statutory meeting and may incorporate them into future recommendation reports. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; the reports are being accepted for information only.

• ZNPL2025329 – St. George Street (CDS‑26‑007) – staff report and proposed zoning by‑law amendment.
• ZNPL2024448 – 81 Dover Mills (CDS‑26‑012) – staff report and proposed zoning by‑law amendment.
• OPNPL2025389 & ZNPL2025390 – Reversion of urban residential lands (CDS‑26‑004) – staff report and proposed official plan and zoning amendments.
• ZNPL2025301 – 256 Main Street, Courtland (CDS‑26‑014) – staff report and proposed zoning by‑law.
• ZNPL2025313 – 289 Leamon Street (CDS‑26‑002) – staff report, planning justification, and proposed by‑law.

The Public Hearing Committee approved an amendment to the agenda to include four registered speakers. The amended agenda was then approved. Throughout the meeting the committee received several deputations and staff reports for information and adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

• Amended agenda to add speakers (Resolution PH26-001, 2/3 vote, carried)
• Approved amended agenda (Resolution PH26-002, carried)
• Received St. George Street deputation as information (Resolution PH26-003, carried)
• Received 81 Dover Mills deputations as information (Resolution PH26-005, carried)
• Received 289 Leamon Street deputations as information (Resolution PH26-010, carried)
• Received staff report for ZNPL2025313 as information (Resolution PH26-011, carried)
• Received staff report for OPNPL2025389 & ZNPL2025390 as information (Resolution PH26-007, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:41 p.m. (Resolution PH26-012, carried)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will hear a verbal update on the Ice Allocation Policy. It will also receive a verbal update on the Twin Pad plus Pool business case development. The committee will review feedback on the Sponsorship Policy and the Commemorative Naming Policy. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Ice Allocation Policy – verbal update
• Twin Pad + Pool Business Case Development – verbal update
• Sponsorship Policy – review feedback
• Commemorative Naming Policy – review feedback

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive operations monitoring reports for November and December 2025, get a strategic plan update, and consider the Internet Services, MakerSpace and Technology Policy. The board will also confirm By-Law 2026-01-LIB before adjourning.

• Confirming By-Law 2026-01-LIB
• Internet Services, MakerSpace and Technology Policy (OP-07)
• Operations Monitoring Report November 2025 #26-01-01
• Operations Monitoring Report December 2025 #26-01-02
• Strategic Plan Update and Achievements #26-01-03

The board approved OP-07 Internet Services, MakerSpace and Technology Policy. Sue Defreyne was appointed to the HR Committee. The Meeting Rooms update was referred to the Finance and Facilities Committees with a report due at the February 25, 2026 meeting. The board entered a closed session, reconvened in open session, approved the direction taken, confirmed the meeting by‑law and adjourned.

• Approved OP-07 Internet Services, MakerSpace and Technology Policy (Carried)
• Appointed Sue Defreyne to the HR Committee (Carried)
• Referred Meeting Rooms update to Finance and Facilities Committees; report due Feb 25 2026 (Carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss personal and labour‑relations matters (Carried)
• Reopened open session at 6:06 p.m. (Carried)
• Approved direction taken in closed session (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2026-01-LIB confirming meeting proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (Carried)

Council

The council will consider a municipal contribution of $203,235 for the affordable‑housing project at 686 Gibraltar Street, Delhi, and consent to a financing agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It will also receive the 2026 Interim Property Tax Levy report and move the levy by‑law forward for approval. Additional items include a water and wastewater policy update, a zoning amendment for 215 Victoria Street, Simcoe, and final readings of several drainage by‑laws.

• Approve $203,235 municipal contribution and financing agreement for Gibraltar Street affordable housing (686 Gibraltar Street, Delhi)
• Receive and advance the 2026 Interim Property Tax Levy (CS-26-002) by‑law
• Approve Water and Wastewater Collection Policy GP‑47 effective Feb 1 2027 and rescind Policy FS‑49 effective Jan 31 2027
• Amend zoning by‑law for 215 Victoria Street, Simcoe from Neighbourhood Commercial (CN) to Urban Residential Type 5 (R5)
• Third and final readings of drainage by‑laws 2024‑91, 2025‑75, 2025‑76, 2025‑77

The council approved a financing agreement for the affordable housing project at 686 Gibraltar Street, Delhi, and authorized a $203,235 municipal contribution. It also approved a zoning amendment changing 215 Victoria Street from Neighbourhood Commercial to Urban Residential (R5). The Water and Wastewater Collection Policy was adopted, while proposals to waive the first bill notification fee and to set paper bill late fees were defeated. Several by‑laws, including drainage works and election voting methods, were passed.

• Approved $203,235 municipal contribution to Gibraltar Street affordable housing (C26-015)
• Approved zoning amendment for 215 Victoria Street to Urban Residential R5 (C26-008)
• Adopted Water and Wastewater Collection Policy effective Feb 1, 2027 (C26-013)
• Defeated waiver of first bill notification fee (C26-012)
• Defeated paper bill late fee change (C26-014)
• Passed By‑Laws 2026-01 to 2026-06 covering deputy treasurer, voting methods, drainage, and interim tax levy (C26-020)
• Deferred final reading of By‑Law 2024-91 for Ronson Municipal Drain (C26-016)
• Appointed Councillor Tom Masschaele as alternate on Grand Erie Public Health Board (C26-021)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee agenda for the January 26, 2026 meeting contains no listed items or decisions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are recorded. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee met on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe. This meeting was a continuation of the January 21, 2026 Budget Committee meeting. No agenda items were listed; materials are available via the January 21, 2026 Budget Committee link.

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment met on Jan 21, 2026 to consider a series of land‑use applications. Items include requests for lot‑frontage relief, lot severances, boundary adjustments and accessory‑building variances across several properties such as 950 Brantford Rd and 4929 Highway 59. The committee will review the applications and may approve, deny or request amendments.

• ANPL2025139 – John and Melanie Ryan: relief of lot frontage, lot area and increased accessory‑building floor space for an ARDU at 950 Brantford Rd (WDM CON 7 PT LOT 16)
• BNPL2025082‑083‑084 – Jeff Purdy: sever lots (30.48 m frontage, 60.96 m depth, 1,858.1 m²) and retain a 37.01‑ha parcel at 4929 Highway 59 (MID CON 1 NTR PT LOT 161)
• BNPL2025354 / ANPL2025355 – Earl and Patricia Utley: sever a 604.26 m² lot and retain a 587.85 m² lot with accessory‑building coverage and height variances at 128 Washington St (WAT PLAN 35B PT LOT 13)
• BNPL2025353 – Norfolk Golf and Country Club: boundary adjustment severing ~1,725 m² from 200 Argyle Rd and adding to 149 Victoria St (WOODHOUSE CON 6 PT LOT 1)
• BNPL2025368 – Southwest Tobacco Ltd.: sever a 2,325.5 m² parcel, retain 50 ha, and create an 8 m‑wide easement for a hydro line at 352 12th Concession Rd (NWAL CON 11 PT LOT 4 & 5)

The Committee of Adjustment approved several lot severance, boundary adjustment and relief applications, and deferred one relief request to the next meeting. All motions were carried except the John and Melanie Ryan application, which was postponed to February 18, 2026.

• Deferred: John & Melanie Ryan relief application (deferred to Feb 18, 2026)
• Approved: Jeff Purdy lot severance in Courtland (carried)
• Approved: Earl & Patricia Utley lot severance and accessory building relief (carried)
• Approved: Norfolk Golf & Country Club boundary adjustment (carried)
• Approved: Southwest Tobacco Ltd. parcel severance and hydro easement (carried)
• Approved: Northshore Oil & Gas Inc. lot frontage relief (carried)
• Approved: George Bueckert & Katie Andres validation certificate (carried)
• Approved: Stan & Dorothy Gilman parcel severance and accessory building floor‑area relief (carried)

Special Council

The Special Council will meet to conduct budget deliberations. The body is considering whether to waive the remainder of the amendment period for the Mayor's 2026 Levy Operating Budget and forward it for approval under Strong Mayor Powers.

• Mayor's 2026 Levy Operating Budget review
• Confirming By-Law 2026-04

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee will discuss the Mayor's draft 2026 levy operating budget and discretionary items. The meeting also includes presentations on divisional budgets and deputations from the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation and Grand Erie Public Health.

• Mayor's Draft 2026 Levy Operating Budget
• 2026 Discretionary Business Case Security
• 2026 NCPL New Budget Initiatives
• Deputation: Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation
• Deputation: Grand Erie Public Health

The Budget Committee approved the 2026 Levy Operating Budget, setting a net levy requirement of $130,528,700 and a total levy of $146,503,100. It also approved the Police Services Operating Budget ($14,408,600 net) and the Customer Services and Communications Operating Budget ($1,565,800 net). Additional actions included adding a $500,000 hospice contribution, removing the Fleet Training officer and a $45,000 vehicle cost, directing staff reports on winter snow control and tar‑and‑chip services, and approving the Delhi and Simcoe Business Improvement Area levy by an 8‑1 vote.

• Approved 2026 Levy Operating Budget ($130.5M net, $146.5M total) (Carried)
• Approved Police Services Operating Budget ($14.4086M net) (Carried)
• Approved Customer Services and Communications Operating Budget ($1.5658M net) (Carried)
• Approved $500,000 contribution to Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice (Carried)
• Removed Fleet Training and Compliance Officer from new budget initiatives (Carried)
• Removed $45,000 vehicle cost from Bylaw Officer budget (Carried unanimously)
• Approved staff reports on winter control and tar‑and‑chip program (Carried)
• Approved Delhi & Simcoe Business Improvement Area levy (8‑1)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to establish its 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also review an update to the Agricultural Work Plan and a year-end update.

• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Agricultural Work Plan update
• Year-End Update

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee approved its agenda, elected J. Schooley as Chair and C. Hewitson as Vice Chair, and adopted the 2026 meeting dates. It also received the Agricultural Work Plan update and the Year‑End Update as informational items. The committee formally supported the United Nations' 2026 Year of the Woman Farmer.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 01, carried)
• Appointed J. Schooley as Chair (Resolution 02, carried)
• Appointed C. Hewitson as Vice Chair (Resolution 03, carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Resolution 04, carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (Resolution 05, carried)
• Received Agricultural Work Plan update as information (Resolution 06, carried)
• Received Year‑End Update as information (Resolution 07, carried)
• Supported promotion of female farmers for UN Year of the Woman Farmer (Resolution 08, carried)

OPP Detachment Board

The OPP Detachment Board will meet to review a deputation regarding a false alarm appeal. The board will also consider correspondence from the Solicitor General and reports from the Inspector General of Policing.

• Deputation from Anthony De Carolis regarding a False Alarm Appeal
• Letter from Solicitor General Michael S. Kerzner
• Inspector General Memo #8 regarding Findings Reports and IG Decisions
• Zone 4 OAPSB Minutes from November 19, 2025

Council-in-Committee

Council is reviewing proposed changes to waste collection for condominiums and social housing, as well as a new water and wastewater collection policy. The meeting also includes the appointment of board representatives for SWIFT and the Grand Erie Public Health Board.

• Approval of Waste Collection Exemption Policy for medical and diaper waste
• Proposed requirement for multi-residential social housing to obtain private waste collection
• Approval of Policy GP-47 Water and Wastewater Collection Policy effective February 1, 2027
• Appointment of a Councillor to the SWIFT Board of Directors for 2026-2028
• Appointment of an alternate member to the Grand Erie Public Health Board

The committee approved a waste collection exemption policy for medical and diaper waste and adopted technical guidelines for condominium waste services. It also waived paper‑billing fees for customers using e‑billing, appointed Councillor Masschaele to the SWIFT Board (2026‑2028), and authorized an alternate member for the Grand Erie Public Health Board. Additional items included receiving a homelessness bulletin, directing staff to follow up on the Lynnwood Arts Centre, and other informational items.

• Approved Waste Collection Exemption Policy for medical and diaper waste (carried)
• Approved Technical Guidelines for waste collection at condominium corporations (carried)
• Required multi‑residential social housing to obtain private waste collection services (carried)
• Waived paper‑billing fees for customers using e‑billing (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Masschaele to the SWIFT Board for a two‑year term (2026‑2028) (carried)
• Authorized staff to develop a report on the Lynnwood Arts Centre for March 2026 (carried)
• Authorized appointment of an alternate council member for the Grand Erie Public Health Board (carried)
• Received the Homelessness Responses Bulletin as information (carried)

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee will review two items: a provincial proposal to restructure conservation authorities, and the Ontario Energy Board’s model franchise agreements. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approvals of agenda, minutes, and disclosures. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Proposal to restructure conservation authorities (provincial)
• Ontario Energy Board model franchise agreements

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee meeting scheduled for Jan 6, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected or discussed.

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council will reduce the speed limit on Angling Road to 70km/h and approve updated valuations for road closures. The committee also authorized a $20,000 increase for marina dredging and a $450,000 decrease for garage remediation.

• Angling Road speed limit reduced to 70km/h
• Road closure valuations updated for 2026
• Marina dredging budget increased by $20,000
• Garage remediation budget decreased by $450,000
• Encroachment agreement approved for 434-484 Norfolk St S

Council approved the release of $3 M pledged to the Norfolk General Hospital capital campaign, with the remaining $2 M to be held until construction begins. It also approved a speed‑limit reduction on Angling Road to 70 km/h and directed signage, renamed the Health and Social Services Advisory Committee, and authorized a single‑source ERP needs assessment. Additional actions included adopting the Accounts Payable Policy and approving the garage Phase Two remediation option with a $450,000 budget reduction.

• Released $3 M to Norfolk General Hospital capital campaign; $2 M held pending construction (Carried)
• Reduced speed limit on Angling Road to 70 km/h and directed signage installation (Carried)
• Renamed Health and Social Services Advisory Committee to Social Services and Housing Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Approved single‑source ERP Needs Assessment contract with F.H. Black & Co. (Carried)
• Adopted Policy GP‑45 Accounts Payable Policy (Carried)
• Endorsed Option #2 for Teeterville Dam repair (Carried)
• Approved garage Phase Two remediation Option 2 and cut project budget by $450,000 (Carried)
• Delegated authority to renew 2026 insurance program with Aon Reed Stenhouse for $2,212,630 (Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will consider the staff report (CDS-25-101) for development applications ZNPL2025308 and ZNPL2025309 at Springview Farms. The committee will receive the report for information and note that any public comments will be taken into account in a future recommendation. No final decision on the applications will be made at this meeting.

• Public hearing on Springview Farms development applications ZNPL2025308 and ZNPL2025309 (CDS-25-101)
• Receipt of staff report CDS-25-101 for information
• Consideration of public comments for future recommendation

The Public Hearing Committee waived the procedural bylaw so the meeting could begin without waiting 15 minutes for the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. The agenda was approved as presented. Staff reports CDS-25-101 for two development applications were received for information. The meeting was adjourned at 3:07 p.m.

• Waived procedural bylaw to start meeting without waiting 15 minutes (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Received staff reports CDS-25-101 for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 p.m. (carried)

Council-in-Committee

The council will receive a report on a sole‑source contract to acquire a Remote Access Vehicle (RAV) from ASAP 911 Inc. and may authorize the purchase under the Norfolk County Purchasing Policy. It will also review and receive information on drainage billing for November 2025, updates to the Servicing Allocation and Ice Allocation policies, and several temporary road‑closure requests for holiday events. The meeting includes standard disclosures, agenda approval, and closed‑session updates on potential litigation.

• Sole Source Remote Access Vehicle (ESS-25-010) procurement with ASAP 911 Inc.
• Drain Construction Billing – November 2025 and draft levy by‑law for drainage assessments
• Ice Allocation Policy Review – approval of updated policy and direction to draft 2026 fee by‑law
• Servicing Allocation Policy Update – approval of revised policy
• Temporary road‑closure approvals for Christmas Tree Lighting, Port Dover Santa Claus Parade, Simcoe Christmas Panorama, and Delhi BIA Christmas Parade

The council approved a sole‑source purchase of a Remote Access Vehicle for emergency services and authorized the chief paramedic to negotiate the contract. It also adopted a ten‑year Memorandum of Understanding with the Port Dover Lions Club and approved updates to the Servicing Allocation Policy. Additional actions included authorizing ice‑season security guards at Talbot Gardens, directing continuation of the Port Dover beach lease for 2026, and making changes to the Procedural By‑law regarding mayor attendance. A proposal to add a deputy‑mayor vacancy clause was defeated.

• Approved sole‑source Remote Access Vehicle purchase and authorized chief paramedic to negotiate (CIC-287)
• Approved 10‑year Memo of Understanding with Port Dover Lions Club and delegated execution authority (CIC-288)
• Approved updates to the Servicing Allocation Policy (CIC-291)
• Authorized security guard services at Talbot Gardens up to 28 hrs/week during ice season (CIC-289)
• Directed continuation of Port Dover beach lease and preparation of 2026 funding (CIC-295)
• Defeated proposal to add deputy‑mayor vacancy clause to Procedural By‑law (CIC-292)
• Approved changes to section 2.5 of Procedural By‑law on mayor attendance and quorum (CIC-293)
• Entered closed session to discuss potential litigation and security matters (CIC-278)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will consider a proposal to close and convey a portion of King Street South, along with three development applications for zoning changes and subdivisions. Staff recommend receiving the applications for information.

• Proposed closure and conveyance of Part King Street South, Plan 139
• ZNPL2025179: Zoning by-law amendment for 129 Queensway East, Simcoe
• Woodway Trails Subdivision: Draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law
• Three public deputations regarding the Woodway Trails Subdivision
• Staff report recommends receiving applications for information only

The committee amended the agenda to include a deputation from Sky Dev and approved the amended agenda. It received and carried a report recommending the closure and conveyance of the unopened portion of Part King Street South. Staff reports for the Queensway East and Woodway Trails development applications were received for information, and several public deputations were recorded as information.

• Agenda amended to include Sky Dev deputation (Carried)
• Agenda approved as amended (Carried)
• Report on closure and conveyance of Part King Street South received (Carried)
• Staff report CDS-25-078 for Queensway East received for information (Carried)
• Staff report CDS-25-042 for Woodway Trails subdivision received for information (Carried)
• Deputation from Greg Jones (Sky Dev) received as information (Carried)
• All public comments on Woodway Trails subdivision received as information (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m. (Carried)

Council

Norfolk County Council will consider several land‑use and infrastructure items, including a zoning amendment to permit 78 townhouses and 78 additional residential units on Butternut Drive. The council will also adopt drainage by‑laws for the McCall and McKoy drains, each adding a $5,000 allocation to the capital budget. Additional items include a shareholder resolution for the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation and an official‑plan amendment for the Long Point Region Source Protection Plan.

• Zoning amendment (ZNPL2025149) to allow 78 townhouses and 78 additional units on Butternut Drive
• Adoption of by‑law and $5,000 budget allocation for McCall Drain (funded $1,400 from Drains Construction Reserve and $3,600 from external recoveries)
• Adoption of by‑law and $5,000 budget allocation for McKoy Drain (funded from external recoveries)
• Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation borrowing by‑law (Shareholder Resolution CS‑25‑157)
• Official Plan Amendment OPNPL2025272 and Zoning By‑law Amendment ZNPL2025289 for Long Point Region Source Protection Plan

The council approved a zoning amendment to allow 78 townhouse units and 78 additional residential units in the Urban Residential Type 4 zone. It also adopted by‑laws and allocated $5,000 each for the McCall and McKoy Drain projects and adjusted the budget for the Mills‑South Norwich Drain Branch A. Additional approvals included official‑plan and zoning‑by‑law amendments, and acceptance of several Drainage Act section 40 reports.

• Approved application ZNPL2025149 for 78 townhouse units and 78 additional residential units – carried
• Adopted by‑law and allocated $5,000 for McCall Drain project – carried
• Adopted by‑law and allocated $5,000 for McKoy Drain project – carried
• Adjusted budget for Mills‑South Norwich Drain Branch A, reducing allocation to $149,000 – carried
• Accepted Drainage Act section 40 reports for four municipal drains and funded $4,376 from the Drainage Construction Reserve and $12,840 against the Drain Allowance – carried
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPNPL2025272 and Zoning By‑law Amendment ZNPL2025289 – carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 711 Main Street, Port Dover to change from R1‑A to R4 – carried
• Received Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation shareholder resolutions as information – carried

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will discuss infrastructure updates, including dredging options for marinas and traffic control on St John’s Road. The body is also reviewing the 2026 meeting schedule and updating the Ice Allocation Policy.

• Dredging updates and costing for Port Dover and Port Rowan Harbour Marinas
• Proposed levying By-Law for October 2025 Drain Construction Billing
• Approval of the 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule
• Updated Ice Allocation Policy (GP-37) for the 2025/2026 Spring Ice Season
• Temporary road closures for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Waterford, Port Dover, and Simcoe

The committee approved proceeding with Option B for the Norfolk County Business Registry System and directed staff to prepare the 2026 User Fees and Service Charges By‑Law. It also approved the 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule, changing September and October public hearing times to 1:00 p.m. Additional items included support for a Waterloo resolution, amendments to the ice allocation policy, and directions for dredging studies and a gas‑well progress chart.

• Approved 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule and changed September/October public hearing times to 1:00 p.m. (Carried)
• Supported Regional Municipality of Waterloo resolution and directed a letter to ministers and municipalities (Carried)
• Referred Public Works recycling report back to staff for more information (Carried)
• Adopted ice allocation policy amendments: 2‑hour allocation for U9‑U21 leagues and removal of residential requirement (Carried)
• Directed staff to explore dredging options for Port Dover & Port Rowan marinas and report costs for future budget amendment (Carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with Option B for Business Registry System and prepare 2026 User Fees and Service Charges By‑Law (Carried Unanimously)
• Directed staff to produce a comprehensive chart on Forestry Farm Gas Well recommendations (Resolution, no vote tally recorded)
• Entered closed session to discuss personal matters and negotiation instructions (Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will hold a statutory public hearing and receive staff reports for information on three development applications. The committee will consider any public comments received before making any future recommendation. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Long Point Region Source Protection Plan Update – review of OPNPL2025272 and ZNPL2025289 with proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
• 105 Donly Drive – review of OPNPL2025201 and ZNPL2025202 with proposed Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments
• 215 Victoria Street, Simcoe – review of ZNPL2025146 with proposed Zoning By-law amendment

The committee approved the meeting agenda and received several staff reports for information. It recorded public comments on the 215 Victoria Street development and directed staff to work with the applicant to explore plan modifications. The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 p.m.

• Agenda approved (Resolution PH-069) – Carried
• Received Long Point Region Source Protection Plan report for information (Resolution PH-070) – Carried
• Received 105 Donly Drive report for information (Resolution PH-071) – Carried
• Public comments on 215 Victoria Street received as information (Resolution PH-072) – Carried
• Staff report received; direction given to work with applicant on modifications (Resolution PH-073) – Carried
• Vallee Consulting deputation received as information (Resolution PH-074) – Carried
• Meeting adjourned at 4:19 p.m. (Resolution PH-075) – Carried

Council

Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and official plan changes for properties on Highway 3, Queensway West, and Highway 59. The body is also discussing a permanent solution for the Forestry Farm gas well and the closure of several roads.

• Zoning amendment for 2148 Highway 3 from Agricultural to Agricultural with a special provision
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 295 Queensway West
• Zoning change for 10 Highway 59, Delhi, from Commercial to Urban Residential
• Authorization of a single source contract with AtkinsRealis for the Forestry Farm gas well project
• Closure and conveyance of Livery Lane to 2610276 Ontario Inc. at $8.03 per square foot

The council authorized a contract with engineering firm AtkinsRealis to provide expert advice and project management for the Forestry Farm gas‑well issue. It also approved zoning and official‑plan amendments for 2148 Highway 3, 295 Queensway West and 10 Highway 59, Delhi. A proposal to set council remuneration at 50 % of an MP’s salary was defeated, while a new remuneration model based on the MPP salary was adopted with a 5‑4 vote.

• Approved contract with AtkinsRealis for Forestry Farm gas‑well project (Resolution C-202) – carried
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 2148 Highway 3 (Resolution C-203) – carried
• Approved official‑plan and zoning by‑law amendments for 295 Queensway West (Resolution C-204) – carried
• Approved official‑plan and zoning by‑law amendments for 10 Highway 59, Delhi (Resolution C-205) – carried
• Council did not require internal sidewalks for 10 Highway 59 applications (Resolution C-206) – carried
• Remuneration proposal based on MP salary defeated (Resolution C-195) – defeated
• Approved automatic annual adjustment of council remuneration rates (Resolution C-196) – carried
• Adopted new council remuneration based on MPP salary (Resolution C-197); Yeas: Huffman, Veri, Duthie, Vandendriessche, Mayor Martin; Nays: Brunton, Masschaele, Van Paassen, Columbus – carried

Council-in-Committee

The Norfolk County Council‑in‑Committee will receive several information memos and make decisions on key items. It will accept COCHI funding of $838,700 and OPHI funding of $446,400 and approve the related budget amendment for 2025‑2026. The Committee will also approve a $41,289.16 contract for County Road 57 Drain Reconstruction and increase its budget to $68,000. Additional items include a revised policy for Section 357‑359 applications, a revised council remuneration plan for 2026‑2030, and endorsement of the Communications, Marketing and Engagement Strategy.

• Accept COCHI funding of $838,700 and OPHI funding of $446,400 and amend the 2025 operating budget (ESS‑25‑007)
• Authorize a $41,289.16 contract with Froese Excavating Ltd. for County Road 57 Drain Reconstruction and increase its budget to $68,000 (CS‑25‑119)
• Amend By‑law 2019‑54 for Section 357‑359 applications effective Jan 1 2026 (CS‑25‑114)
• Consider revised council remuneration for 2026‑2030 (CS‑25‑113)
• Endorse the Communications, Marketing and Engagement Strategy (CS‑25‑125)

The committee accepted $838,700 from the COCHI program and $446,400 from the OPHI program, authorizing the Treasurer and Clerk to sign the required transfer agreements and amend the 2025 operating budget. It also amended By‑law 2019‑54 and endorsed Governance Policy‑034 for Section 357‑359 applications effective Jan 1 2026. Additional actions included authorizing a land‑record transfer agreement, directing staff to implement Option 3 of the Lamport Park report, and approving several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Accepted $838,700 COCHI and $446,400 OPHI housing funding; authorized payment and budget amendment (CIC‑233)
• Amended By‑law 2019‑54 and endorsed Governance Policy‑034 for Section 357‑359 applications (effective Jan 1 2026) (CIC‑233)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute transfer agreement for Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board archival records (CIC‑232)
• Directed staff to proceed with Option 3 of the Future of Lamport Park Options Report (CIC‑240)
• Authorized updated Port Dover Lions Community Centre agreement, raising commission rate to 60% effective July 1 2025 (CIC‑241)
• Granted easement for existing gas line under road allowance; property owner to bear all costs; authorized Mayor and Clerk to finalize agreement (CIC‑242)
• Approved contract with Froese Excavating Ltd for County Road 57 Drain Reconstruction; increased project budget to $68,000 (CIC‑243)
• Endorsed the Communications, Marketing and Engagement Strategy (CIC‑239)

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee will consider staff reports for five zoning bylaw amendment applications. Each report will be received for information, and any public comments gathered at the meeting will be taken into account in future recommendations. No final decisions on the amendments will be made at this meeting.

• 9 Scott Street Zoning Bylaw Amendment – CDS-25-032 (development application ZNPL2025225)
• 711 Main Street Port Dover Zoning Bylaw Amendment – CDS-25-028 (development application ZNPL2025173)
• 711 Schafer Road Zoning Bylaw Amendment – CDS-25-029 (development application ZNPL2025074)
• 2148 Highway 3 Zoning By-law Amendment – CDS-25-033 (development application ZNPL2025234)
• 295 Queensway W. Zoning By-law Amendment – CDS-25-025 (applications OPNPL2025228 and ZNPL2025226)

The Public Hearing Committee approved its agenda and received several deputations and staff reports as information. It accepted a petition from 9 Scott Drive and recorded public comments on multiple zoning applications. Councillor Veri was named chair for the rest of the session, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Agenda approved as presented (Carried)
• Deputation received as information – PH‑055 (Carried)
• 9 Scott Drive petition received as information – PH‑056 (Carried)
• Public comments on staff report CDS‑25‑032 received as information – PH‑057 (Carried)
• Staff report CDS‑25‑032 received for information – PH‑058 (Carried)
• Public comments on staff report CDS‑25‑028 received as information – PH‑059 (Carried)
• Staff report CDS‑25‑028 received for information – PH‑060 (Carried)
• Councillor Veri assumed chair for remainder of meeting – PH‑064 (Carried)

Council

Council will receive several staff reports as information, including updates on the Forestry Farm Road gas well and a request for a provincial meeting. Council will approve a bid award for two 2025 Class 6 trucks, authorizing a contract with Alamo Group for $247,856 (excluding HST) and a budget amendment of $11,000 per truck. Council will approve the updated Gibralter Street housing project, authorizing a $1 million contribution and an upset limit of $845,000 for pre‑development costs. Council will approve the sale of a portion of Old Church Street in Lynedoch to Miles Anthony Dobias and Cassandra Victoria Dobias at $2.00 per square foot, with proceeds recorded as revenue.

• Bid award to Alamo Group for two 2025 Class 6 trucks – contract amount $247,856 (excl. HST) and $11,000 budget amendment per truck.
• Approval of $1 million contribution and $845,000 upset limit for the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation Gibralter Street project, increasing units to 25.
• Sale of part of Old Church Street, Lynedoch to Miles Anthony Dobias and Cassandra Victoria Dobias at $2.00 per square foot; proceeds to be recorded as revenue.
• Approval of zoning amendment for Gardens of Delhi (ZNPL2025219) changing from Open Space to Urban Residential Type (R1‑B/H and R4/H) with Special Provision 14.1045.
• Staff report on Forestry Farm Road Gas Well (CDS‑25‑006) accepted as information and request for provincial multi‑ministerial meeting.

The council appointed Councillor Veri as chair and waived a procedural bylaw to consider a time‑sensitive motion. It rescinded a prior recommendation for a Whistleblower, Waste and Fraud Hotline after a tied vote. The council also amended the Simcoe BIA budget with an additional $75,000, replaced the corporate investment policy, authorized a $247,856 contract for two Class 6 trucks, and approved two zoning‑by‑law amendments for residential development.

• Appointed Councillor Veri as chair (Resolution C-151) – Carried
• Waived procedural bylaw for time‑sensitive motion (Resolution C-152) – Carried
• Rescinded Whistleblower, Waste and Fraud Hotline recommendation (Resolution C-162) – Defeated (tied vote)
• Amended Simcoe BIA operating budget with $75,000 addition (Resolution C-166) – Carried
• Replaced Corporate Investment Policy with Policy GP‑33 (Resolution C-168) – Carried
• Authorized Alamo Group contract for two Class 6 trucks, $247,856 (Resolution C-170) – Carried
• Approved zoning amendment for Gardens of Delhi (ZNPL2025219) (Resolution C-171) – Carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 310 10th Concession Road (ZNPL2025134) (Resolution C-172) – Carried

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive staff reports for several development applications and consider any public comments received. For ZNPL2025199 (4929 Highway 59) the committee will note the report CD-25-062 and follow By-law 2022-106 for zoning approval. Similar reports are noted for applications at 10 Highway 59, Gardens of Delhi, and 310 10th Concession. Deputations from consultants and a private citizen will also be heard.

• ZNPL2025199 – 4929 Highway 59 development application (staff report CD-25-062)
• OPNPL2025127 / ZNPL2025034 – 10 Highway 59 development applications (staff report CDS-25-005)
• 28TPL2025222 / ZNPL2025219 – Gardens of Delhi development applications (staff report CD-25-010)
• ZNPL2025134 – 310 10th Concession PHC development application (staff report CD-021)
• Deputations: Eldon Darbyson (Vallee Consulting) and Mark Spence

The committee appointed Councillor Veri as its chair and approved the agenda as presented. It received several development application staff reports for information and will consider public comments in future recommendations. Two deputations were recorded as information only. The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 p.m.

• Appointed Councillor Veri as chair of the Public Hearing Committee (Resolution PH-044)
• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution PH-045)
• Received staff report CD-25-015 for development application ZNPL2025199 for information (Resolution PH-046)
• Received staff report CDS-25-005 for applications OPNPL2025127 and ZNPL2025034 for information (Resolution PH-047)
• Received staff report CD-25-010 for applications 28TPL2025222 & ZNPL2025219 for information (Resolution PH-050)
• Received staff report CD-021 for development application ZNPL2025134 for information (Resolution PH-051)
• Received deputation from Vallee Consulting (Eldon Darbyson) as information (Resolution PH-048)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:47 p.m. (Resolution PH-053)

Council-in-Committee

The council-in-committee will receive information memos on several special event road closures and housing corporation resolutions. It will consider a funding adjustment for the Port Dover Water Treatment Plant upgrades (Project 5832046). Major items include authorizing an automated speed enforcement pilot with a $25,800 allocation for the 2026 levy, approving a curbside waste collection contract with a $1,016,500 allocation, and reviewing inter‑urban water supply options with a $350,000 allocation.

• Automated Speed Enforcement pilot program – $25,800 allocated in the Proposed 2026 Levy Operating Budget
• Award of Curbside Waste Collection contract – $1,016,500 allocated in the Proposed 2026 Levy Operating Budget
• Funding Adjustment for Port Dover Water Treatment Plant upgrades – Project 5832046
• Inter‑Urban Water Supply review – $350,000 allocated from Project 5832045 for alternative delivery methods
• Brownfield Development Charge Grant request – exemption capped at $177,391.21 for 257 West Church St., Waterford

The council authorized a contract with Norfolk Disposal Services Ltd for curbside waste collection and approved three levy initiatives totaling $8.8 million for 2026 and 2027. It also approved an automated speed‑enforcement pilot with a $25,800 allocation and endorsed continued work on the Ontario Transit Investment Fund application. Additionally, staff were directed to review alternative water‑delivery methods for the Inter‑Urban Water Supply project.

• Approved support for Ontario Transit Investment Fund grant application (Carried)
• Authorized automated speed‑enforcement pilot and $25,800 CAI in 2026 levy (Carried)
• Authorized contract with Norfolk Disposal Services Ltd for curbside waste collection (Carried)
• Allocated $1,016,500 CAI for curbside waste collection services in 2026 levy (Carried)
• Allocated $5,029,000 CAI for procurement of carts in 2026 levy (Carried)
• Allocated $2,759,100 CAI for curbside waste collection services in 2027 levy (Carried)
• Directed staff to review alternative water‑delivery methods for Inter‑Urban Water Supply (Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will review development applications and a proposed road closure. The body is receiving information and public comments to be considered in future recommendation reports.

• Zoning application ZNPL2025156 for 676 Gibralter Street
• Proposed closure and conveyance of Part 1 on Plan 37R-7352 adjacent to Old Church Street, Lynedoch
• Zoning application ZNPL2025149 for Butternut Drive Subdivision Phase II
• Deputations from Randy Vanden Berghe, Donald Scott, and Martin Earl regarding Old Church Street

The committee amended the agenda to add two deputations and approved the amendment. It received staff reports and deputations on the Gibraltar Street development, the proposed closure and conveyance of part of Old Church Street, and the Butternut Drive subdivision, all for information and future recommendation. The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

• Amended agenda to add two deputations (Resolution PH-036) – Carried with 2/3 vote
• Approved amended agenda (Resolution PH-037) – Carried
• Received staff report CD-067 for 676 Gibraltar Street (Resolution PH-038) – Carried
• Received Vallee Consulting deputation on Gibraltar Street as information (Resolution PH-039) – Carried
• Received deputations on Old Church Street closure proposal as information (Resolution PH-040) – Carried
• Received staff report on proposed closure and conveyance of Part 1 on Plan 37R‑7352 (Resolution PH-041) – Carried
• Received staff report CD-081 for Butternut Drive Subdivision Phase II (Resolution PH-042) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 4:27 p.m. (Resolution PH-043) – Carried

Council

Norfolk County Council will vote on approving a subdivision plan for LaPlante Road, a zoning by-law amendment for 208 Market Street East in Port Dover, and the closure of a portion of Pine Road East in Long Point. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding municipal property security and litigation.

• Approval of draft plan of subdivision for eight residential lots on LaPlante Road
• Zoning by-law amendment for 208 Market Street East, Port Dover
• Closure and conveyance of Part Pine Road East, Long Point
• Adoption of new Accounts Receivable Collection Policy (By-law 2025-41)
• Closed session to discuss property security and litigation

The council directed staff to proceed with the open‑market sale of the Vittoria Old Town Hall building and to separate the parkland for separate consideration. Development applications at 395 Queensway West, an eight‑lot subdivision on LaPlante Road, and a zoning amendment for 208 Market Street East were all approved. The council also appointed an interim Ontario Works Administrator, adopted privacy and security policies for Clinical Connect, and passed by‑laws 2025‑39 to 2025‑41.

• Resolution C-129: Separate parkland from Old Town Hall property – Carried
• Resolution C-130: Sell Old Town Hall property through open‑market process – Carried
• Resolution C-137: Approve development application 28TPL2024452 at 395 Queensway West – Carried
• Resolution C-139: Approve eight‑lot subdivision on LaPlante Road – Carried
• Resolution C-140: Adopt zoning by‑law amendment for 208 Market Street East – Carried
• Resolution C-136: Direct staff to comment on proposed Blue Box regulation amendments – Carried
• Resolution C-123: Appoint Brian Davis as interim Ontario Works Administrator – Carried
• Resolution C-142: Adopt privacy and security policies for Clinical Connect – Carried

Council-in-Committee

The Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will consider the 2025 Asset Management Plan, which proposes a $3,410,400 allocation in the 2026 levy budget and a 2.5% annual levy increase for ten years. It will also receive information memos on several special events and policy updates, and consider an encroachment agreement for 1235 North Road, Langton. Additional items include a sidewalk petition for Bluegrass Estates Phase 3, a splash‑pad rehabilitation in Simcoe, and a gazebo proposal for Wellington Park.

• $3,410,400 allocation in the Proposed 2026 Levy Operating Budget per the 2025 Asset Management Plan
• Encroachment Agreement for 1235 North Road, Langton with owners Nathan Leslie James Cashman and Melanie Marie Kleebaum
• Petition to eliminate sidewalk in Bluegrass Estates Phase 3 subdivision
• Rehabilitation proposal for Simcoe Kinsmen Splash Pad
• Gazebo installation proposal for Wellington Park by Simcoe Lions Club

The committee amended the agenda to add several deputations and remove an item. It approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan, earmarking $3,410,400 in the 2026 levy budget and adopting a 2.5% annual levy increase strategy. The council directed staff to complete a Class EA addendum for the Simcoe Wastewater Treatment Plant and to send correspondence to the province about Bill 17. It also authorized multiple contracts, endorsed an in‑house water‑billing system, and approved a gazebo project for Wellington Park.

• Approved agenda amendment to add deputations and remove item 7.4 (CIC‑161)
• Approved 2025 Asset Management Plan, allocated $3,410,400 in 2026 levy budget and approved 2.5% annual levy increase strategy (CIC‑165)
• Directed staff to complete Class EA addendum and public consultation for Simcoe Wastewater Treatment Plant (CIC‑166)
• Directed staff to send correspondence to the Province regarding Bill 17 (CIC‑167)
• Authorized contracts: Hallman Motors trucks $360,882; Peto MacCallum monitoring $662,211.50; Elgin Construction street reconstruction $1,600,000; and reduced capital budget by $476,000 (CIC‑168)
• Endorsed in‑house water and wastewater billing model effective Feb 1 2027; approved $67,700 operating and $151,000 capital budget amendments; permitted single‑source purchase from Central Square (CIC‑170)
• Supported in principle and authorized agreement for Simcoe Lions Club gazebo in Wellington Park (CIC‑172)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive staff reports for information on two development applications: ZNPL2025103 at 57 Tisdale Road (CD-25-062) and ZNPL2025120 at 208 Market Street East (CD-25-065). Public comments gathered at this meeting will be considered in future recommendation reports. The zoning by‑law for the 57 Tisdale Road application will be prepared under By‑law 2022-106, which delegates approval to the Director of Planning. A deputation from Susan Thomson concerning the Port Dover Legion will also be heard.

• Review of development application ZNPL2025103 – 57 Tisdale Road (CD-25-062)
• Review of development application ZNPL2025120 – 208 Market Street East (CD-25-065)
• Consideration of public comments for future recommendation reports on both applications
• Zoning by‑law preparation for 57 Tisdale Road per By‑law 2022-106
• Deputation from Susan Thomson regarding the Port Dover Legion

The committee approved the agenda as presented. It accepted staff reports for development applications ZNPL2025103 (57 Tisdale Road) and ZNPL2025120 (208 Market Street East) for information, directing that public comments be considered in future recommendations. The meeting was adjourned at 3:24 p.m.

• Agenda approved as presented (Carried)
• Staff report CD-25-062 for ZNPL2025103 received for information (Carried)
• Staff report CD-25-065 for ZNPL2025120 received for information (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m. (Carried)

Council

The council will first approve the agenda and disclosures, then consider several staff reports, including a zoning amendment application for Laplante Road and a water‑rate study. It will receive information on a centennial Carillon dedication and various communications from provincial and regional partners. The meeting includes votes on four by‑laws covering a zoning amendment, pheasant and rabbit hunting licences, OPP board remuneration, and a governance policy. A closed‑session will be held to discuss proposed property sales and a negotiation request in Wards 4 and 6.

• Zoning amendment application ZNPL2024407 for Laplante Road – change to Hamlet Residential (RH)(H) with special provisions for eight lots.
• Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Studies report (CS-25-058) – direction to initiate 2025 study and engage Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
• By‑Law 2025-33 – amendment to Zoning By‑Law 1‑Z‑2014 for property PT LT 5 CON 4 NTR NUDDKETIB.
• By‑Law 2025-35 – licensing fees for hunting pheasants and rabbits (OPS‑15).
• Closed‑session discussion of proposed property sale in Ward 6 and disposition in Ward 4.

The council amended the agenda to add a late closed‑session item and entered closed sessions as scheduled. It approved a zoning amendment (application ZNPL2024407) changing land from Hamlet Residential to the same designation with special provisions. Several by‑laws were passed and a motion was adopted to request an exemption from Strong Mayor Powers. Additional items such as the Ontario’s Garden branding support and water‑rate study directions were also approved.

• Approved agenda amendment to add late closed‑session item 18.4 (Carried, 2/3 majority)
• Entered closed session at 1:02 p.m. (Resolution C‑101, Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment application ZNPL2024407 (Resolution C‑111, Carried)
• Passed By‑Laws 2025‑33 to 2025‑37 (Resolution C‑113, Carried)
• Adopted motion to request exemption from Strong Mayor Powers (Resolution C‑114, Carried)
• Adopted Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee support for “Ontario’s Garden” branding (Resolution C‑109, Carried)
• Received Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Studies report as information and directed staff to initiate 2025 study (Resolution C‑112, Carried)
• Confirmed meeting proceedings by By‑Law 2025‑38 (Resolution C‑117, Carried)

Council-in-Committee

Council-in-Committee will consider options for the 2026 municipal election voting process and set base honorariums for the next council term. The body is also reviewing a transit master plan and a master recreation plan.

• Contract award to Sierra Bridge Inc. for $2,392,195.00 for Concession 3 Windham Bridge Replacement
• Proposed 2026 council honorariums: $122,800 for Mayor and $41,100 for Councillors
• Decision on 2026 election methods: online only, vote by mail, or traditional paper ballots
• Adoption of 'Recreation without Borders' Master Recreation Plan and Implementation Plan
• Temporary road closures for Port Dover Jeep Invasion, Pride Day 2025, and Annual Family Fun Day

The committee authorized a $2,392,195 contract with Sierra Bridge Inc. to replace the Windham Bridge and increased the project budget by $615,000. It adopted the Master Recreation Plan “Recreation without Borders” as the guiding vision for community recreation. Additional items approved include transit service levels, a transportation‑on‑demand software extension, and several staffing and policy directions.

• Approved $2,392,195 Windham Bridge Replacement contract and increased budget by $615,000 (CIC-145)
• Adopted Master Recreation Plan “Recreation without Borders” as vision and directed study of a twin arena‑pool complex (CIC-144)
• Selected Option 1 for service levels in the Ride Norfolk Transit Master Plan (CIC-139)
• Authorized a one‑year extension of Blaise Transit single‑source supply for a Transportation on Demand platform (CIC-140)
• Approved sole‑source Integrity Commissioner contract with Boghosian + Allen LLP through 30 Nov 2026 (CIC-141)
• Directed staff to investigate alternative council remuneration methodologies and full compensation package (CIC-142)
• Received Alternative Voting Methods report and directed use of traditional paper ballot with online advance voting for 2026 election (CIC-132)
• Amended agenda to include Communication Item 5.3 from Drew Hemsley (CIC-125)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is reviewing development applications and a proposed road closure. The committee will receive staff reports for information and consider public comments for future recommendations.

• Public hearing for Laplante Road development applications ZNPL2024407 and 28TPL2024415
• Public hearing for 395 Queensway West development application 28TPL2024452
• Proposed closure and conveyance of an unopened portion of Pine Road, Long Point

The Public Hearing Committee approved the agenda as presented. It received staff reports for development applications 28TPL2024415, ZNPL2024407, and 28TPL2024452 for information, with any public comments to be considered in a future recommendation. The committee also received a report on the proposed closure and conveyance of a portion of Pine Road in Long Point, with comments to be considered later. The meeting was adjourned at 4:06 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution PH-027)
• Received staff report CD-22-056 for applications 28TPL2024415 and ZNPL2024407 (Resolution PH-028)
• Received staff report CD-25-028 for application 28TPL2024452 (Resolution PH-029)
• Received report CS-25-057 on Pine Road closure and conveyance (Resolution PH-030)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:06 p.m. (Resolution PH-031)

Council

Norfolk County Council will meet to decide on 2025 taxation rates and policies. The body is also considering zoning amendments, infrastructure funding applications, and temporary road closures for an event in Port Dover.

• By-Law 2025-25 to establish tax policies and tax rates for the 2025 taxation year
• Zoning amendment for 76 Culver Street, Simcoe (By-Law 2025-24)
• Single source procurement with Riggs Associates for marina dredging projects
• Temporary road closures and parking restrictions in Port Dover for Friday the 13th festivities (By-Law 2025-29)
• Funding applications for the Green Municipal Fund regarding the Nelson Street Shoreline Protection Study and a Permeable Pavement Pilot Project

The council approved a reduction of the Port Rowan municipal marina ramp fee to $20 for the 2025 boating season. It denied a request to close and convey part of Ordnance Avenue in Charlotteville. Additional actions included a zoning amendment for 76 Culver Street, hiring a security guard for Talbot Gardens, allocating $50,000 for Waterford Library furniture, adopting an updated Community Improvement Plan, and authorizing a single‑source contract for marina dredging projects.

• Agenda amendment approved (2/3 vote) to add deputations (C-67)
• Denied request to close and convey part of Ordnance Avenue (C-74)
• Reduced Port Rowan marina ramp fee to $20 for 2025 season (C-75)
• Approved hiring a security guard for Talbot Gardens, funded approx $35,000 (C-80)
• Allocated $50,000 from donation reserve for Waterford Library furniture (C-82)
• Approved zoning amendment for 76 Culver Street, Simcoe (C-84)
• Adopted updated Community Improvement Plan and repealed several bylaws (C-85)
• Authorized single‑source contract with Riggs Associates for marina dredging projects (C-87)

Council-in-Committee

Council-in-Committee will discuss the approval of a Cemeteries Master Plan and a proposal for two pickleball courts in Turkey Point Park. The body is also reviewing a franchise agreement renewal with Enbridge Gas and several security and waste management contracts.

• Approval of Cemeteries Master Plan recommendations and future user fee review
• Proposal for two pickleball courts in Turkey Point Park with a total budget of $177,000
• Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement renewal and draft by-law
• Waste contracts with TRY Recycling ($28.89/tonne for leaf/yard waste, $78.00/tonne for green bin) and Walker Environmental Group Inc
• Security guard hiring for Talbot Gardens ($18,900 for Sept-Dec 2025) and a pilot project for County Administration Buildings

The committee approved Option 1 for the Turkey Point Pickleball Courts, increasing the capital budget by $57,000 to a total of $177,000 and authorizing related agreements. It also approved the Enbridge Gas franchise agreement renewal and authorized submission to the Ontario Energy Board. A single‑source contract for leaf and yard waste processing was approved, while the proposed security guard hire for Talbot Gardens was defeated.

• Approved Turkey Point Pickleball Courts (Option 1) with $57,000 budget increase to $177,000 (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign fundraising and construction agreements for Turkey Point Pickleball Courts (Carried)
• Approved Enbridge Gas franchise agreement renewal and authorization to submit to OEB (Carried)
• Approved single‑source contract with TRY Recycling for leaf & yard waste processing ($28.89/tonne, $78.00/tonne) (Carried)
• Approved single‑source contract with Walker Environmental Group Inc for garbage haulage (3‑year term) (Carried)
• Defeated hire of security guard for Talbot Gardens arena season (Defeated)
• Approved staff engagement with public and clubs on Talbot Gardens security initiative (Carried)
• Amended agenda to add two Turkey Point Pickleball Courts deputations (2/3 vote, Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive staff report CD‑25‑045 for the Dover Mills PHC zoning amendment (ZNPL2024428) as information. Any comments submitted during the statutory public meeting will be considered in a future staff recommendation. A deputation from Sam Bunting will also be heard.

• Zoning amendment Dover Mills PHC (ZNPL2024428) – staff report CD‑25‑045 received for information
• Statutory public hearing to consider comments on the Dover Mills PHC zoning amendment
• Deputation by Sam Bunting regarding Dover Mills
• Attachments: Dover Mills PHC1.pdf, Existing Policies and Zoning Considerations, Development Overview, Technical Comments, Public Comments, Zoning By‑law Amendment

The Public Hearing Committee approved the agenda as presented. It received comments from Sam Bunting, Don Malpass, Stephen Maltais, and Eldon Darbyson as information. The committee also received staff Report CD‑25‑045 for the Dover Mills development (ZNPL2024428) as information and to be considered in a future recommendation. The meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution PH-021)
• Received Sam Bunting comments as information (Resolution PH-022)
• Received Don Malpass and Stephen Maltais comments as information (Resolution PH-023)
• Received Eldon Darbyson comments as information (Resolution PH-024)
• Received staff Report CD‑25‑045 for ZNPL2024428 as information and for future recommendation (Resolution PH-025)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:57 p.m. (Resolution PH-026)

Council

Norfolk County Council will review several by-laws, including zoning changes for a property in Simcoe and the closure of road portions in Woodhouse. The meeting also includes a motion to develop a 'Buy Locally' campaign to support community businesses.

• Approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 86 Argyle Street
• Closure and conveyance of parts of Wellington Street and Erie Street in Woodhouse for $3,885
• Housekeeping amendment to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Appointment of Weed Inspectors via By-law 2025-18
• Motion to implement a 'Buy Locally' campaign and explore local procurement preferences

The council amended the agenda and approved it as amended. It authorized the closure and conveyance of portions of Wellington and Erie Streets to the applicant, with costs borne by the owners and proceeds recorded as revenue. Several by‑laws and an official‑plan amendment were passed, and a buy‑local campaign was funded with $20,000 from the initiative reserve.

• Agenda amendment to remove items and add support for Canadian steel (Resolution C‑43) carried with 2/3 majority
• Staff request for lawyer review of large vehicle contracts (Resolution C‑48) carried unanimously
• Closure and conveyance of parts of Wellington and Erie Streets approved (Resolution C‑55) carried
• Official Plan Amendment OPNPL2024400 and Zoning By‑law Amendment ZNPL2024382 approved (Resolution C‑56) carried
• By‑laws 2025‑18 to 2025‑22 (weed inspectors, zoning change, official‑plan amendment, assessment schedule, legacy fund) passed (Resolution C‑57) carried
• Buy‑locally campaign initiative approved (Resolution C‑58) carried
• $20,000 allocated for extended resident‑focused communication for the buy‑local campaign (Resolution C‑59) carried
• Staff to prepare draft tourism signage for council review (Resolution C‑60) carried

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council is reviewing several high-value construction bids and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes decisions on road reconstructions, arena upgrades, and affordable housing funding.

• Contract for Port Dover Arena rink floor and dasherboard replacement with Cimco Refrigeration for $1,844,855
• Contract for West Street Reconstruction with Brantford Engineering and Construction Limited for $3,137,335.75
• Contract for Port Royal Bridge Rehabilitation with Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $2,057,000
• Contract for Harbour Street Reconstruction with Navacon Construction Inc. for $1,974,992.50
• Acceptance of $2,300,000 in Last Mile Funding for the Ramsey Drive affordable housing build in Dunnville

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will hold a statutory public meeting on development application ZNPL2024139 for 76 Culver Street in Simcoe. Staff will present report CD‑25‑013 for information only. Any comments received will be considered in a future staff recommendation.

• Development application ZNPL2024139 at 76 Culver Street, Simcoe (CD‑25‑013) – staff report for information and public comments

Council

The council will consider several consent items, including a by‑law to adopt an updated Community Improvement Plan and a by‑law to amend user‑fee charges. It will vote on a $3,238,000 allocation to extend Main Street and Crosier Street in Delhi, funded by grants and development‑charge debt. The agenda also includes a $13,000‑per‑acre road allowance closure in Townsend and a zoning by‑law amendment for Highway Crescent/Byerlay Side Road. A closed‑session will provide updates on ongoing litigation matters.

• By‑law 2025‑10 to adopt an updated Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• By‑law 2025‑11 to amend By‑law 2024‑118 establishing user fees and service charges
• $3,238,000 allocation for the Main Street and Crosier Street extension in Delhi (CS‑25‑021)
• Closure and conveyance of part road allowance between Lots 6 & 7, Concession 9, Townsend at $13,000 per acre (CS‑25‑025)
• Zoning By‑law amendment ZNPL2024438 for Highway Crescent/Byerlay Side Road (CD‑25‑021)

Council-in-Committee

The Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will consider several land and development matters, including declaring 14 Oakes Boulevard surplus and authorizing its sale. It will also review a land exchange for the Clinton Street Parking Lot and allocate $150,000 for a Mobile Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus tank fill unit. Additional items include a Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund application and a proposal for a Becker Puller Pavilion in Port Rowan.

• Declare 14 Oakes Boulevard, Vittoria surplus and direct staff to sell the property
• Approve terms of the land exchange and purchase agreements for the Clinton Street Parking Lot
• Amend the capital budget to allocate $150,000 for Mobile SCBA Tank Fill Unit Project 7432510
• Receive and discuss the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund application, endorse Port Dover Northwest Booster Station, and consider a zoning amendment for four dwelling units in urban zones
• Support in principle and authorize an agreement for the Becker Puller Pavilion in Port Rowan Lions Park

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive staff reports for information on three development applications: Pond Argyle Victoria (OPNPL 2024398‑ZNPL2024400), 1904 Turkey Point Road (ZNPL2024396), and Highway Crescent/Byerlay Side Road (ZNPL2024438). Public comments submitted during the meeting will be considered in future recommendation reports. A deputation from Michael Keene of Fotenn Consultants and a deputation from Frank Gelinas of Simcoe Community Homes will be received as information. The zoning by‑law for the Turkey Point Road application will be prepared under By‑law 2022‑106, which delegates approval to the Director of Planning.

• OPNPL 2024398‑ZNPL2024400 – Pond Argyle Victoria, Simcoe – staff report received for information
• ZNPL2024396 – 1904 Turkey Point Road, Simcoe – staff report received; zoning by‑law to follow By‑law 2022‑106
• ZNPL2024438 – Highway Crescent/Byerlay Side Road, Simcoe – staff report received for information
• Deputation by Michael Keene (Fotenn Consultants) – received as information
• Deputation by Frank Gelinas (Simcoe Community Homes) – received as information