Norfolk County public meetings in 2022

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will hear nine applications on December 21, 2022, including consent requests for lot severances and minor variance requests for structures. The agenda includes items such as severing lots for farm amalgamation, boundary adjustments, and requests for relief from zoning bylaws regarding lot coverage, setbacks, and building heights.

• Consent to sever a lot at 252 Robinson Street, Simcoe, creating a new urban lot of 294.84 sq m
• Consent to sever a farm dwelling at 1812 Windham Rd 3, Delhi, plus an easement for hydro line access
• Consent to sever a farm dwelling at 605 Lynn Valley Road, Simcoe
• Boundary adjustment at 132 King Street, Delhi, adding 91.2 sq m to an adjacent lot
• Variance for a 130.08 sq m accessory structure at 243 Owen Street, Simcoe, exceeding the 55 sq m limit

The Committee of Adjustment approved several applications for land severances, boundary adjustments, and zoning variances for accessory structures and residential reconstructions. One application for a new accessory residential dwelling unit was deferred.

• Approved land severance at 252 Robinson Street, Simcoe
• Approved deck reconstruction variance at 19 Perch Lane, Long Point
• Approved land severance and hydro line easement at 1812 Windham Rd 3, Delhi
• Approved land severance at 605 Lynn Valley Road, Simcoe
• Approved boundary adjustment at 132 King Street, Delhi
• Approved accessory structure variance at 243 Owen Street, Simcoe
• Approved accessory structure setback variance at 11 Elm Park, Port Dover
• Approved vacation home reconstruction variances at 324 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point

Council

Norfolk County Council meets to decide on a range of items including zoning by-law amendments, a new library board structure, an OPP contract amendment, and the 2023 user fees. The agenda also includes several by-laws for adoption, such as the emergency management program and drainage works. A closed session is scheduled for confidential matters including a conflict of interest policy and Norfolk-Lynnwood agreements update.

• Zoning by-law amendments for 954-980 Plowman's Line and Queen St. E, St. Williams
• By-law 2022-135 to authorize OPP police services agreement amendment
• By-law 2022-137 to establish 2023 user fees and service charges
• By-law 2022-128 to establish a public library system and library board
• By-law 2022-130 for Garnham Drain North Branch drainage works

Council approved a contract for Norfolk Avenue and Eagle Street reconstruction and passed multiple by-laws regarding zoning, drainage, and public services. New budget initiatives for arena concession staff and an additional by-law enforcement officer were directed for 2023 deliberations.

• Approved $1,128,496.59 contract with Morley Contracting (Brantford) Ltd. for Norfolk Avenue and Eagle Street Reconstruction
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 954-980 Plowman's Line
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for Queen St. E, St. Williams (Agricultural to Hamlet Residential)
• Appointed ADR Chambers as Norfolk County’s Integrity Commissioner
• Approved new Terms of Reference and establishing by-law for the Norfolk County Public Library Board
• Adopted by-law for the Garnham North Branch Municipal Drain report
• Directed staff to include 2023 budget initiatives for arena concession student positions and one additional By-law Enforcement FTE
• Denied motion to waive rules for a Councillor Training Budget initiative; item deferred to next meeting

Council Workshop

This is a council workshop meeting, open to the public for information only, focused on setting strategic priorities for the 2022-2026 term. The session includes discussion of key context, identifying county 'itches,' and preliminary discussion of potential priorities. No formal decisions are expected.

• Strategic priority setting for 2022-2026 term
• Discussion of key context and considerations
• Identifying County 'itches'
• Preliminary discussion of potential priorities
• Open forum and looking ahead

Council participated in a workshop to discuss strategic priorities for the 2022-2026 term. The session included presentations from consultants and departmental staff. No formal decisions were recorded.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to review committee governance, receive an update on the seasonal workers housing sub-committee, and approve previous minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with one presentation on governance and one sub-committee update.

• Presentation by Aren Plante, Committee Coordinator, on Committee Governance Review
• Update on Seasonal Workers Housing Sub-Committee
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2022 meeting

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board approved the circulation of a survey regarding seasonal workers housing for further consultation. The board also received a presentation on committee governance review as information.

• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received committee governance review presentation as information
• Approved circulation of Seasonal Workers Housing Sub-Committee survey for consultation

Special Council

Norfolk County Council is holding a special meeting to consider a staff report on the Project Microphone Agreement. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interests, the staff report, a confirming by-law, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Staff report on Project Microphone Agreement
• Confirming by-law

Council received an update on Project Microphone and appointed Council Member Duthie to the project's planning committee. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign related grant agreements with partner organizations.

• Appointed Council Member Duthie to the Project Microphone Planning Committee
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign Project Microphone grant agreements
• Required staff to provide bi-monthly updates on Project Microphone status
• Approved the meeting agenda

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee meets to discuss and decide on several administrative and policy items, including proposed 2023 user fees and service charges, the 2023 insurance program renewal, and a new procedure by-law. The agenda also includes deputations on homelessness and community policing, a presentation from the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation, and updates on the Simcoe parking pilot and electric vehicle charging stations. Several items are for information only, and the meeting includes closed sessions for legal and property matters.

• Proposed 2023 User Fees and Service Charges (CS-22-185)
• 2023 Insurance Program Renewal (CS-22-203)
• New Procedure By-law for consideration (CAO-22-151)
• Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation 2021 Annual Report presentation
• Deputations on homelessness and community policing

Council approved a new Procedure By-law and updated user fees and service charges for 2023. Several capital contracts were awarded for library shelving, trucks, and road reconstruction. The committee also approved the 2023 insurance program renewal and an EV charging station pilot project.

• Approved new Procedure By-law and Closed Meeting Protocol
• Approved $2,549,826 insurance program renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc.
• Approved $1,128,496.59 contract for Norfolk Avenue and Eagle Street Reconstruction
• Approved $1,214,397.00 contract for three new tandem axle trucks
• Approved $286,871.00 contract for Palmieri Library shelving at Simcoe Branch
• Approved $195,000 contract for one new or demonstrator loader backhoe
• Approved revised 2023 User Fees and Service Charges
• Approved EV charging station pilot project and $2.00 per hour fee for County Administration Building

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County Police Services Board is meeting to receive updates on the police services budget, OPP operational statistics for September and October 2022, and a verbal update from Chief Jodi Kays. The board will also hear deputations on the federal firearm confiscation program and the Community Policing Committee, and consider information memos on committee restructuring and board composition.

• Deputation by Dan Nagy re: Federal Firearm Confiscation Program and cost to Norfolk taxpayers
• Deputation by Jean Montgomery, Community Policing Committee Chair
• OPP Norfolk County Detachment operational statistics for September and October 2022
• Information memo on Community Policing Committee restructuring (CAO-22-155)
• Information memo on Council recommended composition of Police Service Board (CAO-22-157)

The Board decided that Financial Services staff must provide a full budget statement for the Police Services Board in 2023. Other items, including reports on operational statistics and community policing, were received as information.

• Approved requirement for Financial Services staff to present a full 2023 budget statement
• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved OPP operational statistics for September and October 2022
• Received information on Community Policing Committee restructuring
• Received information on Council recommended composition of Police Service Board
• Received information regarding policing in Grand Erie School Board

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, disclosure of interests, and approval of prior minutes. The main substantive items are a verbal update from the committee coordinator and the presentation of certificates. No major decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Verbal update from Committee Coordinator Julie Ellis
• Presentation of certificates

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 21, 2022. A verbal update from Committee Coordinator Julie Ellis was received as information. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received verbal update from Committee Coordinator Julie Ellis as information

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop open to the public for information only, serving as a learning session on various matters related to Council orientation. The agenda includes presentations on Human Resources and Health & Safety, Land Use Planning, Environmental and Infrastructure Services, and Growth Management. No decisions are being made; it is purely informational.

• HR Council Orientation PowerPoint presentation
• Land Use Planning Framework presentation
• Environmental and Infrastructure Services Division orientation
• Growth Strategy discussion

Council participated in a learning session focused on orientation. Staff provided presentations and answered questions regarding human resources, land use planning, infrastructure, and growth management. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Health

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no substantive content for the meeting.

Budget Committee

Norfolk County's Budget Committee is meeting to review and discuss the 2023 budget, including new budget initiatives, a housing repair and renewal strategy, and various fee and policy items. The agenda includes deputations on arts and business improvement area funding, as well as staff reports on memorial bench policy, dog park user fees, and liquor licensing delegation.

• Deputation by Jamie Gunn re: Lynnwood Arts Budget
• Deputation by Les Anderson re: Downtown Simcoe BIA 2023 Budget Request
• Proposed 2023 New Budget Initiatives (CS-22-196)
• Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation Repair and Renewal Strategy and Affordable Housing Build (CS-22-105)
• Dog Park User Fees (OPS-22-056)

The committee approved a new Memorial Bench Policy and a donation-based system for dog park fees. Several new budget initiatives for staff positions and the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation were referred for further consideration in the 2023 operating budget. The committee also authorized a budget amendment to replace the Council Chambers sound system in 2022.

• Approved Memorial Bench Policy and inclusion of related user fees in 2023 bylaw
• Endorsed donation-based system for Norfolk County Dog Park operations
• Directed staff to include $25,000 for SCOR EDC membership in 2023 budget
• Referred multiple new budget initiatives (IT Security, Asset Management, Curator, Economic Development Officer) to 2023 budget deliberations
• Approved Project Lead, Planning position for BUILD Norfolk provided it includes a Waterford Plan
• Approved Energy Management Plan for Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation (HNHC)
• Deferred HNHC Deep Energy Retrofit and 39 Nichol St. Waterford proposals
• Approved $75 expedited user fees for liquor licensing requests

Public Hearing Committee

Norfolk County's Public Hearing Committee meets to hold a public hearing on a proposed subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for the Charles Street Subdivision in Waterford (files 28TPL2022267 and ZNPL2022268, CD-22-109). The committee will receive input on the development overview, proposed zoning changes, draft plan of subdivision, and concept plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a hearing item only.

• Public hearing for Charles St Subdivision, Waterford (CD-22-109)
• Proposed zoning by-law amendment (ZNPL2022268)
• Draft plan of subdivision (28TPL2022267)
• Attachments include development overview, planning policies, technical comments

The Public Hearing Committee received staff Report CD-22-109 regarding development applications 28TPL2022267 and ZNPL2022268. Public comments from the meeting will be considered in a future staff recommendation report.

• Approved agenda with additional public comments added to item 4.1
• Received staff Report CD-22-109 for development applications 28TPL2022267 and ZNPL2022268 for information

By-law Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on December 2, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Budget Committee

This Budget Committee meeting, originally scheduled for December 1, 2022, has been rescheduled to December 6. The agenda is procedural, listing standard items such as approval of agenda, disclosures, presentations, deputations, communications, and staff reports by division, with no specific decisions or discussion items detailed.

• Meeting rescheduled from December 1 to December 6
• Agenda includes staff reports from six divisions: Health & Social Services, Community Development, Environmental and Infrastructure Services, Operations, Corporate Services, and Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Special Council

Norfolk County Council is holding a special meeting to consider a by-law authorizing borrowing of $16,439,500 through serial debentures to fund various bridge rehabilitations and reconstructions. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law to formalize the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive items are listed.

• By-law 2022-125: authorize borrowing $16,439,500 for bridge rehab/reconstruction
• By-law 2022-126: confirm proceedings of the council meeting

Council approved a by-law to authorize borrowing for bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda and a confirming by-law for the proceedings.

• Approved By-law 2022-125 to borrow $16,439,500.00 for various bridge rehabs and reconstructions (Carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-126 to confirm proceedings of the meeting (Carried)

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop meeting for Norfolk County, held as a closed session for the purpose of educating or training members on proactive strategies for conflict management for effective governance. No decisions or public business are scheduled; the agenda consists of roll call, the workshop, and adjournment.

• Closed session workshop on council-staff relations
• Held pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001

Council held a workshop focused on Council-Staff relations and conflict management. The session was conducted in closed session for the purpose of educating and training members.

• Received training on Staff-Council relations and conflict management

Telecommunications Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County Telecommunications Advisory Committee meeting on November 24, 2022 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document lists no decisions, discussions, or specific topics for the meeting.

Council Workshop

This agenda for the Norfolk County Council Workshop on November 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document provides no details on any decisions, discussions, or proposals.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to review the proposed 2023 operating budget, receive a systems report, and consider updates to several policies including the code of conduct, policy development, library programs, and meeting room rentals. The agenda also includes a report on the Frontier College literacy outreach program and notes from the Friends of the Library.

• 2023 Proposed Operating Budget Report 22-42
• GOV-01 Code of Conduct for Library Board Members Report 22-34
• LIB 15 Library Off-Site Services Policy Report 22-38
• OP-08 Meeting Rooms Report 22-41 and rental contract
• Frontier College 2022 Literacy Outreach Program Report

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved the proposed 2023 operating budget and directed the CEO to apply for registered charity status. The Board also updated several governance and operational policies and rescinded four outdated policy documents.

• Approved proposed 2023 Operating Budget
• Directed CEO to initiate process to become a registered charity
• Approved GOV-01 Code of Conduct for Library Board Members
• Approved revised GOV-05 Policy Development
• Rescinded LIB 01 Policy Development Policy, LIB 02 Policy and Procedure Manual, LIB 15 Off-Site Services Policy, and LIB 21 Library Programme Policy
• Approved OP-06 Adult Programming policy
• Approved revised OP-08 Meeting Rooms policy with amendments
• Received Frontier College 2022 Literacy Outreach Program final report

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider a range of items including several bylaws, appointments, and temporary road closures for holiday events. Key decisions include approving collective agreements with two unions, a borrowing bylaw for capital works, and multiple traffic-related bylaws. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• By-law 2022-124: Repeal and replace borrowing bylaw for OILC long-term financing of capital works
• By-law 2022-121: Collective agreement with Ontario Nurses Association (ONA), Local 007
• By-law 2022-122: Collective agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 175
• By-law 08-OP-2022: Adopt Official Plan Amendment 148 for lands in Waterford (Plan 37M57 Blk 60)
• Temporary road closures for Port Rowan Christmas Tree Lighting and Langton Lions Santa Claus Parade

Council approved amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to change the Yin Subdivision (Block 60) from commercial to urban residential. A motion to reduce the number of units from 24 to 20 and increase the east side setback was defeated. Council also established a new method for appointing members to local boards and committees.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Yin Subdivision, Block 60 (Carried)
• Defeated motion to reduce Yin Subdivision units from 24 to 20 and increase east setback to 11.8m
• Approved temporary road closure of Bay St. for Port Rowan Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 3, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved new appointment method for local boards involving requests and random draws if needed (Carried)
• Appointed Councillors to Health and Social Services, Accessibility, Heritage, By-law Appeals, and Police Services boards (Carried)
• Approved 14 by-laws including collective agreements with ONA Local 007 and UFCW Local 175 (Carried)
• Approved by-laws for various speed limit changes and stop sign installations (Carried)
• Approved temporary closure of Bonnie Drive between Norfolk Street North and Colborne Street North (Carried)

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed 2023-2032 Capital Plan and the results of the 2023 budget engagement campaign. The committee will also hear deputations regarding the 10-year capital budget infrastructure plan and the Delhi Quance Sawmill, and consider staff reports on the surface treatment program and other projects.

• Deputation by Jenny Ball Lowery re: review of 10-year capital budget infrastructure plan, including properties on Grace Street, Water Street, and Glenwood Street
• Deputation by Dave Rusnak re: Delhi Quance Sawmill
• Staff report OPS-22-034: Surface Treatment Program
• Staff report CS-22-150: Proposed 2023-2032 Capital Plan
• Staff report CS-22-195: 2023 Budget Engagement Campaign Results

The committee approved the 2023 Capital Budget for Asset Management and Requisitions from Boards and Agencies. Several capital projects were deferred or removed from the budget, while the Delhi Kinsmen Pool project received a funding increase. The committee also decided to outsource the annual surface treatment program starting in 2023.

• Approved $50,317,000 for Asset Management and Requisitions from Boards and Agencies 2023 Capital Budget
• Approved $659,000 budget increase for Delhi Kinsmen Pool project
• Approved outsourcing of annual surface treatment program starting in 2023 with $34,800 in operating impacts
• Deferred Delhi and Langton Arena dressing room expansions to 2024; Port Dover and Waterford Tricenturena to 2025
• Removed $55,000 for Lynn St-Chapman St E to Bridge St project from budget
• Removed $96,000 total for 2023 and 2024 Police Services Board Speed Watch Signs from budget
• Removed $244,000 for Fleet Capital Equipment Replacement Program from budget
• Amended Simcoe Rec Centre Roof Replacement funding to $750,000 from Reserves and Reserve funds

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on nine applications, including lot severances, minor variances, and consents for dwellings made surplus by farm amalgamation. The agenda includes both consent applications and requests for relief from zoning bylaws. All items are for decision at this meeting.

• Severance at 220 Thompson Rd W, Waterford (BNPL2022208)
• Severance and variance at 1994 Brantford Rd, Vanessa (BNPL2022241/ANPL2022242)
• Duplex variance at 194-196 Metcalfe St, Simcoe (ANPL2022297)
• Farm surplus dwelling severances at 151 Norfolk County Rd 13, Courtland and 242 McDowell Rd E, PineGrove (BNPL2022284/BNPL2022285)
• New dwelling height variance at 538 New Lakeshore Rd, Port Dover (ANPL2022288)

The Committee approved several applications for land severances and minor variances for residential construction and accessory buildings. One application for a vacation home reconstruction in Turkey Point was deferred following neighbor objections regarding privacy and lot coverage.

• Approved severance of 19.4 ac parcel at 220 Thompson Rd W (BNPL2022208)
• Approved severance and lot area variance for 1994 Brantford Rd (BNPL2022241/ANPL2022242)
• Approved lot area variance for duplex construction at 194-196 Metcalfe Street (ANPL2022297)
• Approved severance of 0.75 ac parcel at 151 Norfolk County Rd 13 (BNPL2022284)
• Approved severance of 0.99 ac parcel at 242 McDowell Rd E (BNPL2022285)
• Approved height variance for new dwelling at 538 New Lakeshore Rd (ANPL2022288)
• Approved setback and lot coverage variances for deck at 47 Ordnance Ave (ANPL2022293)
• Deferred reconstruction application for 18 Ordnance Ave due to coverage disputes (ANPL2022295)

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will review a consent agenda covering road safety measures, policy updates, and procurement awards, followed by staff reports on development, water treatment equipment, and cardiac monitors. The meeting also includes closed sessions for land purchases and a lease, and several items are for information only.

• Community Safety Zone on James Street, Delhi (EIS-22-084)
• Speed zone reductions and all-way stops at Ireland Road/Victoria Street and Parker Drive/Elm Street, Simcoe
• MTO Connecting Links Program contribution agreement for James Street reconstruction (CS-22-190)
• Port Dover Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 pre-purchase equipment (EIS-22-032)
• ZOLL cardiac monitors and equipment purchase (CAO-22-129)

Council approved several high-value contracts for water main replacement, fuel supply, and social services. The committee also restructured its advisory committees, appointed a new Police Service Board member, and authorized land purchases in Wards 4 and 7.

• Approved $1,679,450 contract for Lynn River Forcemain Replacement
• Approved $1,646,267.57 contract for bulk fuel supply (2023-2025)
• Approved $2,303,124.00 contract for EarlyON Universal Services
• Appointed Michael Cruse to the Police Service Board (2022-2026)
• Approved $298,609.00 for Port Dover WTP Ultraviolet disinfection equipment
• Authorized land purchases for road widening in Ward 4 and land in Ward 7
• Discontinued 16 advisory committees and continued others like Health and Social Services
• Requested Ministry of Municipal Affairs extend Bill 23 commenting period to Jan 15, 2023

Council

This is the inaugural regular Council meeting for Norfolk County's newly elected council. The agenda is procedural, covering the piping-in of the new council, declarations of office, inaugural addresses, and a confirming by-law (By-law 2022-109) to approve the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Piping-in of the new Council
• Declaration of Elected Office for Mayor and Councillors
• Inaugural Address by Mayor and Councillors
• By-law 2022-109 to confirm proceedings of the meeting (CAO-22-146)

The meeting consisted of the piping-in of the new Council and the administration of the Declaration of Elected Office and Oath of Allegiance for the Mayor and Councillors. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Extended an offer of thanks to Brad Smith and Olivia Mae Graham
• Approved By-law 2022-111 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop meeting for orientation and learning purposes only, open to the public for information. The agenda includes sessions on governance, technology, human resources, accountability, transparency, and a finance overview, with materials to be distributed for some items. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Workshop on Accountability and Transparency
• Workshop on Governance 2022
• Mock Council Meeting session
• Finance Overview session (materials to be distributed)
• Budget 101 session (materials to be distributed)

Council members and council-elects attended a workshop session featuring presentations from county staff. The session covered accountability, transparency, governance, and a finance overview. No substantive motions were decided or voted upon.

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop meeting open to the public for information only, not livestreamed. The agenda is a learning session for council orientation, covering division overviews and topics like governance, technology, and human resources. No decisions or votes are scheduled; it is purely informational.

• Division overviews: Operations, Corporate Services, Health and Social Services, Community Development, Environmental and Infrastructure Services
• Governance, technology, and human resources topics including respectful workplace, worksite health and safety, harassment and discrimination, accountability and transparency
• Chambers and technology review
• Mock council meeting

The meeting consisted of a workshop where various department heads provided overviews of their divisions to Council and Council-elect members. No substantive motions were voted on or decided.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Board is reviewing several policy reports including terms of reference, procedural bylaws, and employee electronic monitoring. Additionally, the Finance Committee is presenting proposed changes to the 2023-2031 Capital Budget Plan.

• Proposed Changes to Capital Budget Plan 2023-2031
• NCPL Board Procedural Bylaw 2022
• Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy
• Norfolk County Terms of Reference for NCPL
• 2023 Operating Budget Report

The Board approved amendments to the 2023–2031 Capital Budget Plan and directed staff to prepare the 2023 operating budget based on Option 1. Additionally, the Board adopted a new procedural bylaw and a policy regarding the electronic monitoring of employees.

• Approved amendments and additions to the 2023–2031 Capital Budget (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare the 2023 draft operating budget for Option 1 (Carried)
• Adopted the Norfolk County Public Library Procedural Bylaw (Carried)
• Approved policy HR-16 - Electronic Monitoring of Employees (Carried)
• Approved Norfolk County Terms of Reference as a supplement to the library board bylaw (Carried)
• Approved Terms of Reference for the NCPL Memorandum of Understanding Committee (Carried)
• Approved the Strategic Plan Committee Third Quarter Report (Carried)
• Approved direction taken during closed session regarding personal and labour relations matters (Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is holding a public meeting to consider applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 16 Kiwanis Avenue. The proposed amendments would facilitate replacing an existing dwelling located in a Hazard Land Zone. This is a public hearing where residents can provide input before any decision is made.

• Public hearing for application OPNPL2022254 (Official Plan amendment) and ZNPL2022255 (Zoning By-law amendment)
• Subject property: 16 Kiwanis Avenue, file CD-22-095
• Proposed replacement of existing dwelling in Hazard Land Zone
• Attachments include development overview, planning policy considerations, and proposed amendments

The Public Hearing Committee received a staff report regarding applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a replacement dwelling. Several registered speakers spoke in opposition to the application, citing concerns over erosion, drainage, and building size. No final decision was made on the applications.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Received Staff Report CD-22-095 for applications OPNPL2022254 and ZNPL2022255 for information (Carried)

Council

Norfolk County Council meets to consider a by-law regulating tree destruction in woodlands, along with a draft forest conservation by-law revision. The agenda also includes closed-session items on multi-year procurement contracts and an interest arbitration award with a union, plus routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• By-law 2022-98 to prohibit or regulate destruction/injuring of trees in woodlands
• Draft Forest Conservation By-law revisions (OPS-22-052)
• Closed session: multi-year procurement contracts verbal update
• Closed session: interest arbitration award with Ontario Public Service Employees Union
• Committee of Adjustment member appointment extension (CAO-22-133)

Council approved a by-law to regulate the destruction or injuring of trees in woodlands. The board also authorized the signing of a collective agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175 Canada.

• Approved By-law 2022-98 to prohibit or regulate the destruction or injuring of trees in woodlands
• Approved the draft Forest Conservation By-law as presented
• Authorized Mayor and County Clerk to sign the Collective Agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175 Canada
• Approved extension of current Committee of Adjustment members to January 31, 2023
• Approved Council minutes from October 5, 2022

Telecommunications Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County Telecommunications Advisory Committee meeting on October 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss accessibility matters. Key items include a proposed Accessible Street Signage Policy and accessible on-street parking on Talbot Street in Simcoe. The committee will also consider an AODA review consultation opportunity.

• Accessible Street Signage Policy review
• Accessible on-street parking on Talbot Street, Simcoe
• AODA Review Consultation Opportunity
• Approval of minutes from July 27 and August 3, 2022 meetings

The committee approved the Accessible Street Signage Policy and its associated application form. Discussion regarding accessible on-street parking on Talbot Street in Simcoe was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved August 3, 2022 special meeting minutes
• Supported Staff Report CS-54-AOP-10: Accessible Street Signage Policy and application form
• Deferred accessible on-street parking for Talbot Street, Simcoe to next meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on 13 applications for minor variances and land severances (consents). Items include reconstructing a vacation home, severing lots for boundary adjustments or new lots, and building accessory structures that require relief from zoning rules. The agenda is mostly routine planning matters with no major policy decisions.

• ANPL2022214: Reconstruct vacation home at 103 Woodstock Ave, Long Point, seeking relief from lot coverage and height limits.
• BNPL2022145: Sever 0.07 ac at 279 Hawtrey Rd, Norwich, as a boundary adjustment.
• BNPL2022262/ANPL2022263/ANPL2022264: Sever and recognize deficiencies at 192 Talbot St, Courtland.
• BNPL2022266: Sever a dwelling made surplus by farm amalgamation at 184 Charlotteville Rd 5, St Williams.
• ANPL2022216: Build accessory building with ADU at 2 Dawson Court, Simcoe, seeking multiple variances.

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment approved 10 of 13 applications, including variances for lot coverage, height, and accessory structures, as well as several lot severances. Two applications were deferred: one for a lot severance in Port Ryerse (BNPL2022240) to address entrance conditions, and one for an accessory building in Simcoe (ANPL2022216). One application (BNPL2022234) was approved. No applications were denied.

• Approved ANPL2022214: variance for lot coverage, height, and accessory structure at 103 Woodstock Ave, Long Point
• Approved BNPL2022145: boundary adjustment severance at 279 Hawtrey Rd, Norwich
• Approved BNPL2022262, ANPL2022263, ANPL2022264: lot creation and variances at 192 Talbot St, Courtland
• Approved BNPL2022266: severance of surplus farm dwelling at 184 Charlotteville Rd 5, St Williams
• Approved BNPL2022261: lot creation at 217 Lawrence Rd, Simcoe
• Approved BNPL2022274: lot creation within hamlet at 4671 Hwy 3, Renton
• Deferred BNPL2022240: lot severance at 6 Evans St, Port Ryerse, to address entrance conditions
• Deferred ANPL2022216: accessory building variance at 2 Dawson Ct, Simcoe

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting to receive an update from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Strauss, approve minutes from September 6, and consider an information memo about cancelling the November 1, 2022 board meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Acting Medical Officer of Health update by Dr. Matthew Strauss
• Approval of Board of Health minutes from September 6, 2022
• Information memo on cancellation of November 1, 2022 Board of Health meeting
• Confirming by-law 2022-11-BH to approve proceedings of this meeting

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health approved the cancellation of the November 1, 2022 meeting and received an update from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Strauss as information. The update noted no monkeypox cases in the past two months and discussed public health unit restructuring and the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also approved the September 6, 2022 minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Approved cancellation of November 1, 2022 Board of Health meeting
• Received Dr. Strauss's update as information (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved September 6, 2022 Board of Health minutes
• Approved By-law 2022-11-BH confirming proceedings

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a draft forest conservation by-law, multiple zoning by-law amendments, and agreements for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bid awards, and purchasing policy updates. Two closed-session items are scheduled for legal and negotiation matters.

• Draft Forest Conservation By-law (By-law 2022-98) to regulate tree destruction in woodlands
• Zoning amendments for 166 Metcalfe St S, Banstead Subdivision, 2063 Main St, and Banstead/Ewell Streets closure
• Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Service Agreements (HSS-22-030)
• Award of 2 contracts for winter maintenance (OPS-22-049)
• By-law 2022-103 on council remuneration

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for the Banstead Subdivision in Delhi (Lots 27-37 and 44-48, Plan 216) by a recorded vote of 9-0. Several other zoning and official plan amendments were passed, including rezonings at 166 Metcalfe St S in Simcoe and 682 Ireland Road. Council also directed staff to explore selling the Charlotteville Community Grounds to the Ag Society and to bring back a report on the Forest Conservation By-law on November 1.

• Approved Banstead Subdivision zoning amendment and draft plan (9-0 recorded vote)
• Approved rezoning of 166 Metcalfe St S from General Industrial to Urban Residential (R1-B and R2)
• Approved rezoning and draft plan for 682 Ireland Road (Part Lot 3, Concession 5, Simcoe)
• Directed staff to explore sale of Charlotteville Community Grounds to Ag Society with potential maintenance grant
• Deferred Forest Conservation By-law for further review and public feedback until November 1
• Authorized contracts: Joe Johnson Equipment for vacuum road sweeper ($452,000) and Sierra Bridge Inc. for Road 45 bridge replacement ($2,067,985)
• Approved closure and conveyance of unopened Banstead and Ewell Streets in Delhi to Sharmas at $3.72/sq ft
• Extended Simcoe BIA Board of Management term to March 31, 2023

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is meeting to hold public hearings on four planning matters: a county-initiated Official Plan Amendment to streamline minor zoning decisions under Bill 13, and three zoning or official plan amendment applications for specific properties. The committee will receive public input before making recommendations.

• County-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Delegated Authority By-law to streamline minor zoning decisions (CD-22-093)
• Zoning amendment for 323 St. George St., Port Dover (ZNPL2022265) - from Neighbourhood Institutional (IN) to Neighbourhood Institutional (IN)
• Official Plan and zoning amendments for Plowman's Line (OPNPL2022250, ZNPL2022251) - from Agricultural to Rural Commercial
• Zoning amendment for 2063 Main Street, Walsingham (ZNPL2022223) - to remove special provision permitting contractor's yard

The committee approved a county-initiated Official Plan Amendment and implementing by-law to streamline and delegate decisions on certain minor zoning by-laws, in line with Bill 13 changes to the Ontario Planning Act. Several other applications were received for information or approved, including a zoning change at 2063 Main Street Walsingham. The meeting also included public hearings on various planning matters.

• Approved county-initiated Official Plan Amendment and delegation by-law for minor zoning decisions (carried)
• Received application ZNPL2022265 for 323 and 327 St. George for information (carried)
• Received applications OPNPL2022250 and ZNPL2022251 for agricultural-to-rural-commercial zoning change for information (carried)
• Approved application ZNPL2022233 to remove contractor's yard special provision at 2063 Main Street Walsingham (carried)
• Received proposed closure and conveyance of King Street, Windham for information (carried)

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to approve several reports and motions, including a shelving tender, signing authority changes, naming the Simcoe Lions Room, and establishing a facilities planning committee. The board will also receive updates on systems, short- and long-term planning, and a summer program report, plus enter closed session for personal and labour relations matters.

• Standardization for Shelving Tender Report #22-18 – motion to approve
• Signing Authority Report #22-19 – motion to approve
• Simcoe Lions Room Naming Report #22-21 – motion to approve
• Establish a Facilities Planning Board Committee Report #22-22 – motion to approve
• Terms of Reference for Facilities Planning, Policy Development, Finance, and HR Committees – motions to approve

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County Police Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive OPP operational statistics for June, July, and August 2022, and hear updates from the police chief, including introductions of new staff sergeants. The board will also discuss a bike donation and enforcement at community safety zones. Most items are routine approvals and updates.

• Approval of minutes from May 18 and June 29, 2022 meetings
• OPP operational statistics and highlights for June, July, and August 2022
• Introduction of Staff Sergeant Andrew Fox and Staff Sergeant Jeff McNorgan
• Information memo on recovered bike donation (CAO-22-121)
• Discussion on enforcement at community safety zones

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment Board received a deputation on cannabis control and approved sending a letter to provincial officials about impaired driving. The board also received several reports and updates, including on police chief activities and new staff sergeants. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda with added items for cannabis control deputation and public question period (carried)
• Approved minutes from May 18 and June 29, 2022 meetings (carried)
• Suspended procedural bylaw to extend discussion on cannabis control deputation (carried)
• Invited by-law enforcement supervisor to present on cannabis control at December 13 meeting (carried)
• Received cannabis control deputation as information (carried)
• Approved sending letter to Attorney General, Solicitor General, provincial judges, and OAPSB Zone 4 on impaired driving (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including community policing minutes and OPP operational statistics for June, July, August 2022 (carried)
• Received as information updates from police chief, new staff sergeants, OAPSB conference, recovered bike donation, and community safety zone enforcement (carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine items such as disclosures, minutes, and staff reports. A key item is a staff report on Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Service Agreements (HSS-22-030), which the committee will discuss. The agenda also includes a verbal update from the Acting Medical Officer of Health.

• Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Service Agreements, HSS-22-030
• Acting Medical Officer of Health verbal update
• Adoption of July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Closed session item

The Haldimand and Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee voted to receive staff report HSS-22-030 as information and authorize the Acting Director of Social Services & Housing to sign service agreements with licensed child care providers for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System. The committee also received a verbal update from the Acting Medical Officer of Health on COVID-19 and public health restructuring. Minutes from the July 25, 2022 meeting were adopted.

• Approved motion to receive staff report HSS-22-030 and authorize signing of child care service agreements (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on 16 applications for minor variances and land severances. These include requests to rebuild vacation homes with larger footprints, sever farm parcels, and construct accessory buildings that don't meet zoning rules. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Reconstruct dwelling at 5 Ferris St, Turkey Point, needing relief for 31.2% lot coverage and reduced setbacks
• Sever 1.08 ac parcel at 195 8th Concession Rd, North Walsingham, for surplus farm dwelling
• Sever 19.4 ac parcel at 220 Thompson Rd W, Waterford, to create a new lot
• Sever 0.3 ac lot at 642 Peel St, Delhi, within urban area
• Construct accessory building at 168 College St W, Waterford, needing relief for 117.9 sq m floor area

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment approved 13 of 16 applications, including several previously deferred items, with conditions or amendments. One application was deferred for recirculation. Decisions covered lot coverage, setbacks, height variances, and land severances for residential and agricultural purposes.

• Approved amended proposal for dwelling reconstruction at 5 Ferris St, Turkey Point (unanimous)
• Approved with conditions vacation dwelling reconstruction at 11 Rogers Ave, Long Point (unanimous)
• Deferred application for vacation home at 103 Woodstock Ave, Long Point for recirculation (unanimous)
• Approved farm severance at 195 8th Concession Rd, North Walsingham (unanimous)
• Approved lot creation at 220 Thompson Rd W, Waterford with amended conditions (unanimous)
• Approved lot creation at 40 Arnold Sayeau Dr, Delhi with amended condition (unanimous)
• Approved boundary adjustment at New Lakeshore Rd, Port Dover with amended condition (unanimous)
• Approved farm surplus dwelling severance at 1569 Concession 5, Port Dover (unanimous)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to decide on a large number of items, including zoning by-law amendments for several properties, a draft forest conservation by-law, and the assumption of infrastructure for many subdivisions. The agenda also includes presentations from residents and staff reports on drains, water/wastewater monitoring, and property sales. Most of the meeting is devoted to routine approvals and by-laws.

• Zoning amendments for 204 Elizabeth St, Turkey Point; 4671 Highway 3, Renton; 18 Decou Rd; 53 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point; 157 Queensway East, Simcoe; 750 Old Highway 24, Waterford
• Draft Forest Conservation By-law (OPS-22-047) with deputation from Hettie Meijaard
• Contract price and budget amendments for J.A. Smith Drain and Highway 6 Drain
• Property sale update for parts of Tolman St and Russet St, Delhi, and Part Lane, Simcoe
• Assumption of infrastructure for 30+ subdivisions, including Villages of Long Point Bay phases, Inglewood Estates, Orchard Park, and others

Council approved a large consent agenda including multiple zoning by-law amendments and the assumption of ownership and maintenance of infrastructure for 23 subdivisions across Norfolk County. A deputation regarding an Official Plan and zoning amendment at 750 Old Highway 24, Waterford was deferred to the October 5 meeting. Council also approved budget increases for the J.A. Smith Drain ($22,000) and Highway 6 Drain ($618,000) construction projects, funded partly by debentures.

• Approved consent items including zoning amendments for 204 Elizabeth St, Walsh; 4671 Highway 3, Renton; 18 Decou Road, Simcoe; 53 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point; and 157 Queensway East, Simcoe
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit up to two Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) county-wide
• Deferred Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 750 Old Highway 24, Waterford to October 5, 2022
• Approved $22,000 budget increase for J.A. Smith Drain construction (total $94,000), funded by $56,000 debentures and $38,000 recoveries
• Approved $618,000 budget increase for Highway 6 Drain construction (total $2,298,000), funded by $1,349,000 debentures and $949,000 recoveries
• Approved $46,000 budget increase for Port Dover Wastewater Outfall project (total $648,000), funded by debentures
• Approved 23 by-laws assuming ownership and maintenance of subdivision infrastructure in Port Rowan, Simcoe, Port Dover, Delhi, and other areas
• Approved by-laws establishing a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee and appointing members

Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee

The Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the June 8, 2022 minutes and discuss site reports, a membership program review, and other advisory business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes (June 8, 2022)
• Site reports
• Membership program review
• Advisory committee discussion

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will discuss the 2021 audited financial statements and year-end performance measures, along with a 10-year housing and homelessness plan update. The agenda also includes several staff reports on topics such as a draft forest conservation by-law, road safety, and subdivision assumptions. Several items are for information only, including temporary road closures for community events.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements and Year End Performance Measures (CS-22-161)
• 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan - Year 7: 2021 (HSS-22-029)
• Draft Forest Conservation By-law (OPS-22-035)
• Norfolk Street North Safety Review (EIS-22-071)
• Appointment of Deputy Clerk (CAO-22-118)

Council approved a Community Safety Zone on Norfolk Street from Fourteenth Street East to Second Avenue West, effective 24/7. A $300,000 project for traffic signal upgrades and intersection improvements at Davis Street was added to the 2023-2032 capital plan. The draft Forest Conservation By-law was deferred to September 20 for revisions. A five-year physiotherapy services contract for Norview Lodge was awarded for $841,736.20.

• Created Community Safety Zone on Norfolk Street North, Simcoe (24/7)
• Approved $300,000 traffic signal upgrades at Norfolk/Davis Street in capital plan
• Deferred draft Forest Conservation By-law to Sept 20 for revisions
• Awarded $841,736.20 physiotherapy contract for Norview Lodge (5 years)
• Approved $73,500 Teeterville Bridge Dam superstructure removal contract
• Approved Delhi BIA Pavilion Project ($60,000, fully BIA-funded)
• Approved single-source firefighter bunker gear from Safedesign Apparel Ltd.
• Declared Sept 19, 2022 a paid public holiday for county employees

By-law Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on September 13, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is holding public hearings on four zoning by-law amendment applications. These applications propose changes to zoning for properties in Turkey Point, St. Williams, Renton, and Simcoe. The committee will hear public input before making recommendations.

• ZNPL2022198: Amend zoning from Resort Residential (RR) to add site-specific provision for larger lot coverage at 53 Ordnance Avenue, Turkey Point (CD-22-073)
• ZNPL2022151: Rezone portion from Agricultural (A) to Hamlet Residential (RH) with Holding (H) for future residential lots in Hamlet of St. Williams (CD-22-076)
• ZNPL2022197: Rezone from Agricultural (A) to Hamlet Residential (RH) with site-specific provision at 4671 Highway 3, Renton (CD-22-072)
• ZNPL2022202: Rezone from General Industrial (MG) to Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-B) and Type 2 (R2) with special provision at 166 Metcalfe St. S., Simcoe (CD-22-078)

The Public Hearing Committee received staff reports for four zoning applications and directed that public comments be considered in future recommendation reports. No final decisions were made; all items were procedural, with resolutions to receive the reports for information.

• Received report CD-22-073 for application ZNPL2022198 (Turkey Point) for information (carried)
• Received report CD-22-076 for application ZNPL2022151 (St. Williams) for information (carried)
• Received report CD-22-072 for application ZNPL2022197 (Renton) for information (carried)
• Received report CD-22-078 for application ZNPL2022202 (Simcoe) for information (carried)

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Board of Health is meeting to receive an update from the Acting Medical Officer of Health, review the 2021-2022 Healthy Babies Healthy Children annual reconciliation report, and consider a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Presentation by Dr. Matthew Strauss on Acting Medical Officer of Health update
• 2021-2022 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Annual Reconciliation Report (CS-22-067)
• By-law 2022-010-BH to confirm proceedings of the meeting
• Approval of July 5, 2022 Board of Health minutes
• Communication from Association of Local Public Health Agencies (August 2022 InfoBreak)

The Board of Health received an update from the Acting Medical Officer of Health on COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio, and approved the July 5, 2022 minutes. A report on the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program was received and its annual reconciliation approved. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Received Acting MOH update as information (unanimous)
• Approved July 5, 2022 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Received communication item as information (unanimous)
• Received and approved 2021-2022 Healthy Babies Healthy Children reconciliation report (unanimous)
• Approved confirming by-law 2022-010-BH (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 2:36 p.m. (unanimous)

Special Agricultural Advisory Board Meeting

The Norfolk County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider one item: an information memo regarding zoning application ZNPL2022134. The board will review attached documents including the Official Plan agricultural policies, a planning justification report, a site concept, and a redacted business plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for information and discussion.

• Review of information memo CD-22-081 for zoning application ZNPL2022134
• Attached Norfolk County Official Plan agricultural policies
• Planning justification report for ZNPL2022134
• Site concept for ZNPL2022134
• Redacted business plan for ZNPL2022134

The Special Agricultural Advisory Board received an information memo on a zoning amendment application (ZNPL2022134) and provided feedback, but took no decision on the application itself. Members expressed both support for greenhouse expansion and concerns about potential fragmentation of agricultural lots. The board's feedback will be included in a future planning report to Council.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Received information memo ZNPL2022134 as information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:58 a.m. (carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on August 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on 16 applications for land severances (consents) and minor variances. The applications include creating new residential lots, severing dwellings made surplus by farm amalgamation, and requests for relief from zoning by-law requirements such as lot size, frontage, setbacks, and building dimensions. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the July 20, 2022 meeting.

• Three lot severances on St. Ladislas St., Courtland (BNPL2022156-158)
• Severance of surplus farm dwelling at 1347 Windham Rd 10, Windham Centre (BNPL2022177)
• Severance of surplus farm dwelling at 217 Highway 24 E, Charlotteville (BNPL2021359)
• Two urban lot severances on Owen Street, Simcoe (BNPL2022188-189)
• Boathouse variance at 13 Pickerel Rd, Long Point (ANPL2022164)

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment approved 11 applications, including severances, minor variances, and a boathouse construction, with conditions on some. One application was withdrawn, one deferred for further review, and the rest carried unanimously or with amendments. All decisions were based on staff recommendations and applicant input.

• Approved three lot severances on St. Ladislas St., Courtland (BNPL2022156-158)
• Approved lot severance and variance at 77 Cultus Rd, Clear Creek (BNPL2021138, ANPL2021333)
• Approved surplus dwelling severance and MDS variance at 1347 Windham Rd 10 (BNPL2022177, ANPL2022178)
• Approved surplus dwelling severance and frontage variance at 217 Highway 24 E (BNPL2021359, ANPL2021360)
• Approved surplus dwelling severance at 3299 Cockshutt Rd, Scotland (BNPL2022102)
• Approved surplus dwelling severance with amended condition at 151 Norfolk County Rd 13 (BNPL2022199)
• Approved boundary adjustment and area variance at 97 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (BNPL2022179, ANPL2022180)
• Approved two lot severances and frontage variances at 267 Owen St, Simcoe (BNPL2022188-189, ANPL2022190-193)

Council

Norfolk County Council meets to handle routine approvals, including bid awards, minutes, and temporary road closures for local events. Key decisions include appointing an interim treasurer and deputy treasurer, and amending the procedural by-law to allow council orientation workshops. A follow-up report on the Waterford Heritage Trail asphalt project is expected on the addendum agenda.

• By-law 2022-93: Appoint Interim Treasurer/Director of Financial Management and Planning
• By-law 2022-94: Appoint Acting Deputy Treasurer / Manager of Financial Operations and Systems
• By-law 2022-71: Amend Procedural By-law 2017-83 re council orientation workshops
• Summary of Bid Awards for period ending July 26, including new sidewalk on Parker Dr, Simcoe (Bint Ave to West End)
• Temporary road closures for Carnival, Langton Fall Fair, and Port Rowan Bayfest

Council approved several consent items including a $150,760 contract for SCBA equipment and a $419,220 sidewalk reconstruction contract. A staff report on the Waterford Heritage Trail asphalt project was received, with direction to enter an MOU and use a modified procurement process. A communication about livestock guardian dogs was referred to staff for by-law review.

• Approved $150,760 contract with PPE Solutions Inc. for SCBA equipment (consent)
• Approved $419,220 sidewalk reconstruction contract with DPA Contracting Ltd. (consent)
• Approved revised 2022-2023 Council and Committee meeting calendar (consent)
• Referred livestock guardian dogs matter to staff for by-law review (carried)
• Directed staff to report on livestreaming in recreation facilities (carried)
• Directed staff to enter MOU with Waterford Heritage Trail Association for asphalt project (carried)
• Approved amending Procedure By-law to add Workshops section (carried)
• Approved By-laws 2022-71, 2022-93, 2022-94 (carried)

Special Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Special Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the Waterford Heritage Trail paving project, including an asphalt project update. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Waterford Heritage Trail Paving Project discussion
• Waterford Heritage Trail Asphalt Project Update (OPS-22-039)
• Approval of previous minutes from July 27, 2022

The Accessibility Advisory Committee voted to recommend that County Council support paving the Waterford Heritage Trail. The recommendation was based on an information memo and survey results presented by staff. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and minutes review.

• Approved agenda with addition of Waterford Heritage Trail Paving Project update (carried)
• Recommended to County Council support for paving Waterford Heritage Trail (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:16 p.m. (carried)

Telecommunications Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Telecommunications Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several telecommunications matters, including the July 8 Rogers internet/cellular outage, proposed CRTC competition rules, a review of public Wi-Fi, and an update on the UBF project. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and disclosing interests.

• Discussion of Rogers Internet/Cellular Outage - July 8th, 2022
• Review of CRTC Plans for New Rules to Improve Competition
• Brent Wallace, Director of IT, to review/update Public Wi-Fi
• UBF Project Update
• Approval of March 31, 2022 meeting minutes

The Telecommunications Advisory Committee met virtually and approved the agenda and previous minutes. All substantive items were received as information only, including discussions on the July 8 Rogers outage, CRTC competition rules, a public Wi-Fi update, and the UBF project. No decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Approved agenda with addition of public Wi-Fi spots attachment
• Approved minutes of March 31, 2022 meeting
• Received Rogers outage discussion as information
• Received CRTC competition rules discussion as information
• Received public Wi-Fi update as information
• Received UBF project update as information
• Adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-07-27 contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and hear five deputations about the Waterford Trail Paving Project. The committee will also discuss a staff report on the Waterford Heritage Trail Paving Project and set 2022 meeting dates.

• Chair and Vice Chair election
• Approval of AAC Minutes of February 18, 2020
• Five deputations on Waterford Trail Paving Project (Anthony Frisina, Kristine Carey, Robert Murphy, Linda Hunt, Terry Hannam)
• Staff report: Waterford Heritage Trail Asphalt Project Update (OPS-22-039)
• 2022 meeting dates discussion

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a recommendation to Council for an accessible parking space on Alice Street, Waterford, and scheduled a follow-up meeting to provide feedback on the Waterford Heritage Trail paving project after public consultation. All other items were received as information.

• Approved recommendation for accessible parking space on Alice Street, Waterford (unanimous)
• Approved meeting dates for Oct 5 and Dec 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Received deputations on Waterford Trail paving as information (unanimous)
• Received letters on Waterford Trail paving as information (unanimous)
• Received procedural orientation presentation as information (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2020 (unanimous)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss staff reports, including the 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Year 7 update and the Healthy Babies Healthy Children annual reconciliation report. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, disclosures, and a closed session.

• 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Year 7: 2021 update (HSS-22-029)
• 2021-2022 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Annual Reconciliation Report (CS-22-067)
• Acting Medical Officer of Health verbal update
• Letter of support responding to the opioid crisis in Ontario
• Message from the Board of Health Chair

The committee adopted the June 27, 2022 minutes and received updates on COVID-19, physician recruitment, and monkeypox. It approved the 2021-2022 Healthy Babies Healthy Children annual reconciliation report and forwarded the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Year 7 report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A physician recruitment task force report is expected in September.

• Adopted June 27, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved 2021-2022 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Annual Reconciliation Report CS-22-067 (carried)
• Forwarded 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Year 7 report to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (carried)
• Directed staff to post Year 7 housing plan on website (carried)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss recreation facility operations and survey questions. A presentation on live streaming in recreation facilities is scheduled. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Presentation by Todd Shoemaker, Director of Parks, on live streaming in recreation facilities
• Facility/operations discussion
• Engage Norfolk survey questions discussion

The Recreation Advisory Committee received a presentation on live-streaming in recreation facilities and voted to recommend that Council implement live-streaming in all five arenas, with a staff report to follow. The committee also discussed and provided suggestions for a recreation survey on the Engage Norfolk platform, requesting staff to consider incorporating those suggestions. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda with addition of June 16, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved June 16, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Received live-streaming presentation and recommended Council implement live-streaming in all five arenas; staff report requested (carried)
• Received Facility/Operations Discussion as information (carried)
• Received Engage Norfolk survey discussion and requested staff consider committee suggestions (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:24 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 11 applications, including several lot severances and requests for minor zoning variances. Items include boundary adjustments, new accessory dwellings, and a farm severance tied to a zoning amendment. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Two lot severances at 11 Yeager Ave, Simcoe (BNPL2021373, BNPL2021374)
• Accessory dwelling unit at 1880 Windham Rd 19, La Salette (ANPL2022088)
• Accessory building at 267 Union Street, Simcoe (ANPL2022106)
• New dwelling with garage at 51 Woodhouse, Port Dover (ANPL2022114)
• Farm severance at 481 Windham Rd 9, La Salette (BNPL2022155)

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment approved all 11 applications on the July 20, 2022 agenda, including land severances, boundary adjustments, and minor variances for accessory dwellings and building setbacks. All motions carried unanimously. One approval (ANPL2022114) was granted with a condition limiting the garage's distance from the west property line.

• Approved lot severance at 11 Yeager Ave, Simcoe (BNPL2021373)
• Approved lot severance at 11 Yeager Ave, Simcoe (BNPL2021374)
• Approved accessory dwelling unit variance at 1880 Windham Rd 19, La Salette (ANPL2022088)
• Approved accessory building variance at 267 Union St, Simcoe (ANPL2022106)
• Approved dwelling/garage variance at 51 Woodhouse, Port Dover, with condition (ANPL2022114)
• Approved parking area variance in Villages of Waterford (ANPL2022125)
• Approved boundary adjustment at 151 Hwy 6, Simcoe (BNPL2022150)
• Approved dwelling reconstruction variance at 105 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (ANPL2022152)

By-law Appeals Committee

This is the agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on July 19, 2022. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. No substantive business is identified.

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider several planning applications, including zoning and official plan amendments for 511 Nelson St. W. in Port Dover and the St. Ladislaus Cemetery, as well as a zoning and condominium application on Rob Blake Way. Council will also review budget amendments for capital projects, EV charging stations, and Delhi Memorial Park power installation, and set the 2023 budget timetable. The agenda includes numerous by-laws for zoning amendments, road closures, and the appointment of a municipal auditor.

• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for 511 Nelson St. W., Port Dover (By-laws 18-Z-2022, 4-OP-2022, 1-SP-2022)
• Zoning and Official Plan amendments for St. Ladislaus Cemetery (CD-22-070)
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Vacant Land Condominium application on Rob Blake Way (CD-22-071)
• Budget amendments for retrofits and EV charging stations (OPS-22-038) and Delhi Memorial Park power installation (OPS-22-042)
• 2023 Budget Timetable and Preliminary Budget Projection (CS-22-121)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of vacant land condominium for a 5-storey, 48-unit apartment building and a 62-unit townhouse development on Rob Blake Way in Simcoe, with a holding provision and an amended parking rate of 1.25 spaces per unit. Council also approved several other zoning and official plan amendments, including for 511 Nelson St. W in Port Dover and St. Ladislaus Cemetery in Courtland. A motion to support a green bin pilot project in the Dover Coast development was carried. The meeting included a closed session for employee matters and a proposed property acquisition.

• Approved zoning and condominium applications for 48-unit apartment and 62-unit townhouse development on Rob Blake Way (carried)
• Approved official plan and zoning amendments for 511 Nelson St. W, Port Dover (carried)
• Approved official plan and zoning amendments for St. Ladislaus Cemetery, Courtland (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 182 Talbot Street North, Simcoe (carried)
• Approved single source procurement with Hemson Consulting Ltd for IUWS financial analysis (carried)
• Approved budget amendments for Waterford Library retrofit ($376,000) and Simcoe Recreation Centre retrofit ($3,105,000) (carried)
• Approved Delhi Memorial Park power installation with $12,000 funded by Delhi BIA (carried)
• Supported green bin pilot project in Dover Coast development (carried)

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee meets July 12, 2022, to consider consent items, staff reports, and deputations. Key items include traffic control measures, housing funding allocations, a boiler replacement budget amendment, and updates on the Waterford Heritage Trail. The agenda also includes several deputations on community greening, trail paving, and road safety.

• All-way stop at Evergreen Hill Road and Oak Street, Simcoe (EIS-22-034)
• Traffic control measures on East Street, Port Dover (EIS-22-038)
• COCHI and OPHI funding allocation for 2022-2023 (HSS-22-027)
• Replacement boiler at Port Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant budget amendment (EIS-22-043)
• Waterford Heritage Trail asphalt project update (OPS-22-039)

Council reconsidered a previous decision on the Waterford Heritage Trail Asphalt Project and approved a new motion directing staff to consult on accessibility and environmental concerns before proceeding with the paving in fall 2022, with no County funds allocated. The earlier motion to fund the project with $450,000 from donations and tax levy was defeated. Council also approved several other items, including a new transit contract and housing funding.

• Approved Waterford Heritage Trail Asphalt Project with consultations, no County funds (carried)
• Defeated $450,000 Waterford Heritage Trail Asphalt Project funding motion
• Approved $1,363,228 Ride Norfolk transit contract with Voyago (2023-2025)
• Approved $25,935.62 dishwasher purchase for St. Williams Community Centre
• Accepted $396,139 COCHI and $538,800 OPHI housing funding
• Approved $400,000 budget increase for Pt Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Directed installation of all-way stop at Evergreen Hill Road and Oak Street, Simcoe
• Approved stop signs on East Street North at Willowdale Crescent and East Street South at O'Rourke Avenue, Port Dover

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is holding public hearings on seven planning applications, including zoning by-law amendments, an Official Plan amendment, and a draft plan of subdivision. The committee will hear public input on these items before making recommendations to Council.

• Public hearing on ADU conformity updates to Official Plan and Zoning By-law (CD-22-058)
• Zoning change from R2 to R3 with special provision for two extra parking spaces (ZNPL2022099)
• Zoning amendment for 1409 Windham Road 19 from Agricultural (A) to A with special provision (ZNPL2022134)
• Zoning amendment for 204 Elizabeth Street, Turkey Point from Hamlet Residential with special provision (ZNPL2022133)
• Draft plan of subdivision for 251 residential lots at 682 Ireland Road (28TPL2022121/ ZNPL2022122)

The Public Hearing Committee received staff reports and public comments for seven planning applications, including zoning amendments, an official plan amendment, and a draft subdivision plan. All items were received for information only, with comments to be considered in future staff recommendations. No final decisions were made at this hearing.

• Received ADU conformity report CD-22-058 for information
• Received zoning application ZNPL2022099 report CD-22-057 for information
• Received zoning application ZNPL2022134 report CD-22-062 for information
• Received zoning application ZNPL2022133 report CD-22-063 for information
• Received zoning application ZNPL2022080 report CD-22-065 for information
• Received subdivision applications 28TPL2022121 and ZNPL2022122 report CD-22-066 for information
• Received official plan amendment OPNPL2022119 report CD-22-068 for information

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes a medical officer of health update, a report on compliance with the Immunization of School Pupils Act, and a communication from the City of Toronto regarding COVID-19. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Update from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Strauss
• Information memo on compliance with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA)
• Communication from City of Toronto re: COVID-19 April 2022 update
• Approval of June 7, 2022 Board of Health minutes
• By-law 2022-09-BH to confirm proceedings

The Board of Health received informational updates from the Acting Medical Officer of Health on COVID-19 and from staff on compliance with the Immunization of School Pupils Act. The board also approved the June 7, 2022 minutes and a confirming by-law. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda with amendment to update Item 6.1 (unanimous)
• Received Dr. Strauss's update as information (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Received City of Toronto COVID-19 update as information (unanimous)
• Received ISPA compliance memo as information (unanimous)
• Approved By-law 2022-09-BH confirming proceedings (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 2:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Special Police Services Board

This is a special Police Services Board meeting with a short agenda. The board will hear opening remarks from new Police Chief Jodi Kays and acknowledge former Chief Shawn Johnson. No decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Opening remarks from new Police Chief Jodi Kays
• Acknowledgement of former Police Chief Shawn Johnson

The Norfolk County Police Services Board met and received presentations from new Police Chief Jodi Kays and Chair George Santos acknowledging former Chief Shawn Johnson. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Received Chief Jodi Kays' opening remarks as information (carried)
• Received Chair Santos' acknowledgement of former Chief Shawn Johnson as information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 a.m. (carried)

Community Policing Committee

The Community Policing Committee is meeting to hear presentations from the new police chief, a new council representative, and updates from the OPP and by-law enforcement on cannabis control. They will also review committee finances, terms of reference, and a financial request from the Courtland Committee.

• Presentation by Chief Jodi Kays on introduction of new police chief
• Presentation by Jim Millson on cannabis control in Norfolk County
• OPP update from Staff Sergeant Robert Page
• Information memo on committee financial status
• Financial request from Michele Hough re: Courtland Committee

The Community Policing Committee received presentations from new Police Chief Jodi Kays, Councillor Kim Huffman, by-law enforcement supervisor Jim Millson on cannabis control, and an OPP update. It also received a financial status memo. A financial request from Michele Hough, a terms of reference review memo, and a round table discussion were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved April 26, 2022 minutes as presented
• Received Chief Jodi Kays' introduction presentation as information
• Received Councillor Huffman's new council representative presentation as information
• Received Jim Millson's cannabis control presentation as information
• Received OPP update presentation as information
• Received committee financial status memo as information
• Deferred Michele Hough financial request, terms of reference review, and round table discussion to next meeting

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss housing funding allocations, a potential property disposal, and public health updates. The agenda includes reports on the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding for 2022-2023, as well as a request regarding the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation Regeneration Master Plan. Public health updates include an Acting Medical Officer of Health report and an update on the Immunization of School Pupils Act.

• COCHI and OPHI funding allocation for 2022-2023 (HSS-22-027)
• Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation property disposal request (HSS-22-028)
• Acting Medical Officer of Health update
• Immunization of School Pupils Act update (HSS-22-020)
• Toronto Board of Health COVID-19 response update

The committee recommended that Council accept $396,139 in COCHI and $538,800 in OPHI funding for housing initiatives, and approve the per-program allocations. It also recommended approving the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation's strategy to dispose of single and semi-detached properties, subject to Service Manager consent. The committee received updates on COVID-19, monkeypox, and school immunization compliance.

• Recommended accepting $396,139 COCHI and $538,800 OPHI funding (carried)
• Recommended approving per-program funding allocations as outlined in report HSS-22-027 (carried)
• Recommended approving Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation's disposal strategy for singles and semis (carried)
• Received information memo on Immunization of School Pupils Act compliance (carried)
• Adopted May 30, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)

Climate Change Adaption Committee

The Norfolk County Climate Change Adaptation Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, and to discuss the implementation of the county's Climate Change Adaptation Plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the implementation update.

• Approval of April 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Norfolk County Climate Change Adaptation Plan implementation

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment met on June 23, 2022, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on climate adaptation projects, including tree planting, flood mapping, and a porous pavement project for 2023. Action items were assigned to staff for follow-up.

• Approved agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Assigned S. Clarysse to discuss implementation working groups for moderate risks
• Assigned S. Clarysse to explore tree planting dates with Supervisor of Forestry

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including several zoning by-law amendments, a sidewalk reconstruction tender, and various administrative by-laws. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on legal matters and procurement contracts. Key decisions involve rezoning for residential development and updates to the parking by-law.

• Zoning change for 6 semi-detached units on Norfolk St, Waterford (ZNPL2022013)
• Zoning amendment at 76 Evergreen Hill Road (CD-22-059)
• Official Plan and zoning amendments for 511 Nelson Street West, Port Dover (OPNPL2019315/ZNPL2019316)
• Zoning amendment at 161 Wellington Avenue, Delhi (ZNPL2022024)
• By-law to amend parking regulations (By-law 2022-32)

Council approved a by-law delegating authority to the CAO in case of a lame duck council, and approved financial principles for a water supply agreement with Haldimand County. It also approved zoning amendments at 76 Evergreen Hill Road and 161 Wellington Avenue, cancelled a sidewalk tender due to budget constraints, and directed staff to investigate an Indigenous relationship agreement.

• Approved Lame Duck Delegation By-law 2022-59 (carried)
• Approved financial principles for Norfolk-Haldimand Water Supply Agreement (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 76 Evergreen Hill Road with holding provision (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 161 Wellington Avenue, Delhi (carried)
• Cancelled sidewalk reconstruction tender due to budget constraints (carried)
• Approved single source procurement for CRM software with MuniPaaS (carried)
• Approved letter of support for SCOR Regional Shortline Rail Project (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate Indigenous Relationship Agreement (carried)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee approved its agenda and prior minutes, and directed the chair to draft a summary of its discussion on the Draft Ice Allocation Policy for staff. It also received an update on the Engage Norfolk community engagement platform and asked members to bring feedback to the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural and informational items.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved May 26, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Directed chair to draft summary of Ice Allocation Policy discussion and circulate to staff (carried)
• Received Engage Norfolk update as information; members to bring feedback to next meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:43 p.m. (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates to its work plan and review its terms of reference. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of TEDAB Work Plan Draft
• Review of Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (CAO-22-081)
• Approval of May 18, 2022 minutes

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board approved several workplan updates, including removing a presentation on Turkey Point Re-branding and adding monthly invitations for community groups to provide updates. The board also voted to invite MPP Bobbi Ann Brady and Jim Norman of the Delhi Chamber of Commerce to future meetings, and formed a sub-committee on seasonal worker housing. Discussion on the board's Terms of Reference was deferred to the July 29, 2022 meeting.

• Approved May 18, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Removed John Rogers' Turkey Point Re-branding presentation from workplan (carried)
• Invited MPP Bobbi Ann Brady to future meeting (carried)
• Invited Jim Norman (Delhi Chamber of Commerce) to future meeting (carried)
• Amended workplan to include monthly community group updates (carried)
• Approved workplan updates (carried)
• Deferred Terms of Reference discussion to July 29, 2022 (carried)
• Formed sub-committee on seasonal worker housing (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on 22 applications for land severances (consents) and minor variances from the zoning by-law. Most items are routine boundary adjustments, accessory building size/height relief, or new dwelling variances. The agenda is substantive, not just procedural boilerplate.

• BNPL2022057: Sever 1,900 sq m at 524 2nd Concession Rd, Tillsonburg, to add to adjacent residential parcel (Norfolk Timber Management)
• BNPL2022059: Sever 1,900 sq m at 756 Goshen Rd, Tillsonburg, as boundary adjustment (David Townsend)
• BNPL2022116: Create new 4,000 sq m lot at 551 Concession 13 Townsend, Simcoe (Schuyler Farms Ltd.)
• ANPL2022125: Relief to reduce front-yard landscaped open space to 40% for multiple lots in Villages of Waterford subdivision
• ANPL2022112: Rebuild vacation dwelling at 11 Rogers Ave, Long Point, requiring 21% lot coverage increase to 41%

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment approved 14 of 22 applications, including boundary adjustments, severances, and zoning relief for accessory structures. Six applications were deferred, and two were approved with conditions. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved BNPL2022057 boundary adjustment with septic evaluation condition (carried)
• Approved ANPL2022058 height relief for accessory structure (carried)
• Approved BNPL2022059 boundary adjustment (carried)
• Approved BNPL20223131 boundary adjustment (carried)
• Approved BNPL2022132 correction of title (carried)
• Approved BNPL2022111 boundary adjustment (carried)
• Approved BNPL2022116 new lot creation (carried)
• Deferred ANPL2022125 parking area relief (carried)

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including the results of a sidewalk vote on Sunninghill Drive, a development charges policy review, and the 2022 debt issuance. The agenda also includes several consent items, deputations from residents, and information memos about temporary road closures for summer events. A closed session is scheduled to discuss proposed leases, a land license, a property sale, and procurement contracts.

• Sunninghill Drive Sidewalk voting results (EIS-22-020)
• Development Charges Policy Review (CS-22-106)
• 2022 Debt Issuance (CS-22-061)
• Mayor and Councillor Remuneration Effective January 1, 2023 (CAO-22-080)
• Seasonal Patio Program Pandemic Recovery Extension for 2022 (CD-22-056)

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee approved the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Agreement funding of $2,515,907 and amended the 2022 budget accordingly. Council also authorized several construction contracts, including a $1.88M Simcoe Siphon Directional Drill, and approved a $44,000 grant allocation. A proposed sidewalk on Sunninghill Drive was cancelled, and staff were directed to review the sidewalk installation policy. The meeting included multiple deputations and closed session items.

• Approved $2,515,907 CWELCC funding and 1.0 FTE (Carried)
• Cancelled Sunninghill Drive sidewalk installation (Carried)
• Authorized $1,881,027 Simcoe Siphon contract with AVERTEX (Carried)
• Authorized $158,329 Factory Alley Storm Sewer contract (Carried)
• Approved $44,000 in 2022 Council grant allocations (Carried)
• Approved Lame Duck Delegation By-law (Option 2) (Carried)
• Approved Mayor/Councillor remuneration tied to non-union increases (Carried)
• Approved $300,000 Facility/Portfolio Re-evaluation and $250,000 Our Norfolk Initiative (Carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on June 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting to receive updates and discuss several public health programs. Key items include a budget amendment to the 2022 funding agreement, a vector-borne disease program update, the Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program, and an overview of the Ontario Seniors Dental Program. The board will also hear a Medical Officer of Health update and consider approving previous meeting minutes.

• 2022 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Funding and Accountability Agreement – BUDGET AMENDMENT (HSS-22-022)
• Vector-borne Disease Program Update 2021-2022 (HSS-22-017)
• Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program (HSS-22-018)
• Ontario Seniors Dental Program – Program Overview and Update (HSS-22-023)
• By-law 2022-08-BH to confirm proceedings of the meeting

The Board of Health approved a motion directing staff to investigate creating a working group to develop a recruitment plan to increase doctors in the district, with a report to a future meeting. It also approved a $2,031,300 operating budget amendment and $150,000 capital funding, supported a federal application for Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites, and extended COVID-19 program staff to December 31, 2022. All motions carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to investigate creating a working group for doctor recruitment plan (carried)
• Approved $2,031,300 operating budget amendment and $150,000 capital funding (carried)
• Approved application to Public Health Agency of Canada for Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program (carried)
• Extended COVID-19 program staff until December 31, 2022 (carried)
• Received Vector-borne Disease Program Update and supported activities (carried)
• Received Ontario Seniors Dental Program update as information (carried)
• Approved May 3, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Approved confirming by-law 2022-08-BH (carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and consider staff reports on public health programs, including a vector-borne disease program update, safe voluntary isolation sites, a health unit funding agreement budget amendment, the Ontario Seniors Dental Program, and a Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement budget amendment. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or major decisions listed beyond these staff reports.

• Vector-borne Disease Program Update 2021-2022 (HSS-22-017)
• Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program (HSS-22-018)
• 2022 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Funding and Accountability Agreement – Budget Amendment (HSS-22-022)
• Ontario Seniors Dental Program Overview and Update (HSS-22-023)
• Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement Funding – Budget Amendment (HSS-22-019)

The committee received updates on COVID-19, avian flu, hepatitis, and monkeypox, and approved several staff reports. It endorsed the health unit's application for Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites funding and amended the 2022 operating and capital budgets to include additional funding. The committee also accepted Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care funding.

• Adopted April 25, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received Vector-borne Disease Program update and supported activities (carried)
• Approved HNHU application to Public Health Agency of Canada for Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program (carried)
• Amended 2022 operating budget by $2,031,300 and capital budget by $150,000 (carried)
• Extended COVID-19 program staff until December 31, 2022 (carried)
• Received Ontario Seniors Dental Program update (carried)
• Accepted $2,515,907 Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care funding (noted as council action)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to consider a draft ice allocation and arena use policy, discuss Norfolk Community Day, and review community engagement through the Engage Norfolk platform. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and disclosing pecuniary interests.

• Draft Norfolk County Ice Allocation and Arena Use Policy May 15 2022
• Ice Allotment and Conditions of Rental
• Municipal Comparators Ice Allocation
• Norfolk Community Day discussion
• Community Engagement - Engage Norfolk Platform

The Recreation Advisory Committee received the draft Ice Allocation Policy as information and asked staff to consider its comments when finalizing the policy. The chair will draft a letter outlining the committee's suggestions for the next meeting. Other presentations on Norfolk Community Day, the Engage Norfolk platform, and arena usage statistics were received as information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received draft Ice Allocation Policy as information; staff to consider committee comments (carried)
• Chair to draft letter to Recreation Department with committee suggestions on ice policy (carried)
• Received Norfolk Community Day presentation as information (carried)
• Received Engage Norfolk platform presentation as information; members to bring ideas next meeting (carried)
• Received Arena Usage Statistics presentation as information (carried)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to review its terms of reference and hear presentations on road entrance guidelines, tourism initiatives, a football tournament, and a migrant outreach centre. The meeting is open virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, with no public access to Council Chambers.

• Presentation by Devin Hunter, Director of Roads, on guidelines for road entrances and permitting requirements, referencing draft By-Law 2016-32
• Presentation by Wanda Heimbecker on Year of the Garden
• Presentation by Brian Jones on Downtown Simcoe Friday Night Market and low-cost social media for tourism
• Presentation by Carrie Sinkowski on a Norfolk County Football Association tournament
• Review of Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (report CAO-22-074)

Committee of Adjustment

Norfolk County's Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on 23 applications, including several previously deferred items. The agenda covers minor variances for boathouse renovations, lot severances (consents), and boundary adjustments across the county. The committee will also adopt the previous meeting's minutes and address any automatically deferred applications.

• Boathouse height/floor area variances at 401 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point (ANPL2021389)
• Boathouse reconstruction variance at 125 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (ANPL2022029)
• Multiple lot severances at 190 La Salette Rd, La Salette (BNPL2021176, BNPL2021178, BNPL2021179, BNPL2021180, BNPL2021181)
• Three farm surplus dwelling severances by Feth Farms (BNPL2022071, BNPL2022072, BNPL2022073)
• Three lot severances by Don Field Construction on Bay Street, Port Rowan (BNPL2022031, BNPL2022032, BNPL2022033)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a boathouse renovation at 401 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point, with a reduced height of 7 metres instead of the requested 8.35 metres, and no residential use on the second floor. It also approved several other minor variance and consent applications, including multiple lot severances in La Salette and Waterford, and refused two boundary adjustment applications in Wilsonville.

• Approved boathouse renovation at 401 Cedar Drive with 7m height, no residential use (5-0)
• Approved boathouse reconstruction at 125 Ordnance Ave with condition of no habitable use above (5-0)
• Approved lot severance BNPL2021176 at 190 La Salette Rd (5-0)
• Approved minor variance ANPL2021178 for lot area at 190 La Salette Rd (5-0)
• Approved lot severance BNPL2021179 at 190 La Salette Rd (5-0)
• Approved minor variance ANPL2021180 for lot area at 190 La Salette Rd (5-0)
• Approved minor variance ANPL2021181 for retained lot deficiencies at 190 La Salette Rd (5-0)
• Refused boundary adjustment BNPL2022090 at 871 Norfolk County Rd 19 East (5-0)

OPP Detachment Board

The Police Services Board will review police operational statistics and budget information. The agenda includes discussions regarding a new Detachment Commander interview panel and speeding concerns in Port Dover.

• Appointment of member to New Detachment Commander (Police Chief) Interview Panel
• Police Services Board Budget and Bank Account Information
• Discussion regarding speeding concerns on Nelson St & Radical Rd, Port Dover
• Update regarding Community Policing Committee Budget
• Presentation on stop sign locations by Director of Engineering

The Norfolk County Police Services Board approved the appointment of Chair George Santos to the new Detachment Commander (Police Chief) interview panel. The board also approved closing the Auction Fund bank account and transferring funds to Norfolk County control, combining police-related webpages, and received updates on stop sign locations, speed tracking signs, and the Friday the 13th Port Dover event. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Appointed Chair Santos to Detachment Commander interview panel (carried)
• Approved closing Auction Fund bank account at CIBC Simcoe and transferring funds to Norfolk County (carried)
• Approved combining Police Services Board, OPP, and Community Policing Committee webpages (carried)
• Received stop sign and speed tracking sign presentation as information (carried)
• Received Friday the 13th Port Dover update as information (carried)
• Received March 2022 and April 2022 OPP operational statistics as information (carried)
• Received Community Policing Committee minutes as information (carried)
• Received Community Policing Committee budget update as information (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on the foreign workers program, the state of planning services, and ongoing economic development projects. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Presentation by Brett Schuyler on Foreign Workers Program and Economic Impact
• Update from Brandon Sloan on State of Planning Services in Norfolk County
• Councillor Amy Martin update on Council Resolution No. 10 Year of the Garden
• Economic Development Projects update from Zvi Lifshiz

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board voted to support staff's recommendation to postpone the Project Microphone Program launch from 2022 to 2023, carrying over 2022 funding to enable a larger 2023 program. The board also received informational presentations on the Foreign Workers Program, planning services, and the Year of the Garden update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported staff recommendation to delay Project Microphone Program to 2023 with funding carryover (carried)
• Received Foreign Workers Program presentation as information (carried)
• Received planning services update as information (carried)
• Received Year of the Garden update as information (carried)
• Received Economic Development Projects update as information (carried)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments, including proposals for an animal hospital, residential rezonings, and a triplex conversion, as well as to adopt the 2022 tax rates and policies. The agenda also includes updates on property sales, beach access, and the Long Point Causeway, plus a closed session for legal and labour relations matters.

• By-law 2022-45 to establish 2022 tax policies and rates
• Zoning amendment for animal hospital in Agricultural (A) Zone (ZNPL2022062)
• Rezoning from Hamlet Commercial to Hamlet Residential (ZNPL2022034)
• Rezoning to permit 6 semi-detached units on Norfolk St, Waterford (ZNPL2022013)
• Rezoning to convert semi-detached dwelling to triplex on Dunnett property (ZNPL2022037)

Council approved a $3,744,000 increase to the Long Point Causeway Bridge Replacement capital budget, bringing the total to $11,982,000, funded by debentures. They also approved several zoning amendments, including a rainbow crosswalk in Simcoe, and refused two development applications for a Simcoe property. The meeting included a closed session for legal and labour matters.

• Approved $3,744,000 budget increase for Long Point Causeway Bridge Replacement (total $11,982,000) funded by debentures
• Approved Rainbow Crosswalk installation in Simcoe at Union St & Norfolk St S, funded by Ryders Rainbow donations
• Approved zoning amendment for animal hospital in Agricultural zone (ZNPL2022062)
• Approved rezoning at 3695 Highway 59 from Hamlet Commercial to Hamlet Residential (ZNPL2022034)
• Refused Official Plan and zoning amendments for Nathan Kew property in Simcoe (OPNPL2022096, ZNPL2022097)
• Approved zoning change for 6 semi-detached units in Waterford (ZNPL2022013)
• Approved zoning change for triplex conversion at 739-741 Norfolk St N, Simcoe (ZNPL2022037)
• Approved Salary Gapping Policy (CS-22-093)

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County's Council-in-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative and policy items, including the 2022 tax policies, a proposed new lot maintenance by-law, and a request to sell vacant land in Delhi. The agenda also includes closed-session items on litigation and procurement, and several deputations on local issues like a rainbow crosswalk and homelessness.

• 2022 Tax Policies (CS-22-086) with draft tax policy by-law
• Proposed New Lot Maintenance By-law (CAO-22-064)
• Request from Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation to sell vacant land on Ewell Street, Delhi (HSS-22-013)
• Rainbow Crosswalk Installation in Simcoe (EIS-22-022)
• 15 Minute Parking Zones on Walker, Clinton, Main, Market, and Norfolk streets (OPS-22-018)

Council approved the 2022 tax policies, including tax ratios and a two-installment payment schedule. It also directed staff to cancel two infrastructure-related requests for proposals (RFPs) — one for engineering services for 2023 structure rehabilitations and one for the Road 45 bridge replacement — and to reissue the latter with revised specifications. A proposed rainbow crosswalk installation was defeated, but a modified version was approved.

• Approved 2022 tax policies with set tax ratios and two installments (Aug 31, Oct 31)
• Directed cancellation of RFP EIS-ENG-22-71 for engineering services
• Directed cancellation of RFP EIS-ENG-22-53 for Road 45 bridge, reissue with 3.7m lanes
• Approved new Lot Maintenance By-law (CAO-22-064)
• Approved 15-minute parking zones in Port Dover and Simcoe
• Defeated original rainbow crosswalk motion; approved alternative painted ladder crosswalk
• Approved consent agenda with multiple contracts, including $1.06M school crossing guards
• Approved staff report on emergency housing program, directing EOI before RFP

By-law Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on May 10, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is holding a virtual public hearing on May 3, 2022, to consider six separate applications for zoning by-law and official plan amendments. These include proposals for an animal hospital, residential developments, and changes to land use designations. The committee will hear public input and deputations on each application.

• ZNPL2022062: Zoning amendment to permit an animal hospital on Agricultural land at 522 Talbot Road.
• OPNPL2022096/ZNPL2022097: Official plan and zoning amendments for residential/commercial uses at 6 Victoria.
• OPNPL2022023/ZNPL2022024: Official plan and zoning amendments for a residential building at 161 Wellington Ave.
• OPNPL2022047/ZNPL2022048: Official plan and zoning amendments to create three residential lots near Courtland Cemetery.
• OPNPL2022043/ZNPL2022053 and OPNPL2022039/ZL2022040: Rezoning for residential subdivisions (40 and 55 dwelling units) in Yin Subdivision and Orchard Square.

The Public Hearing Committee received six planning applications for information, covering zoning and official plan amendments for an animal hospital, residential/commercial changes, and residential lot creations. All reports were received for information, with comments to be considered in future staff reports. No final decisions were made; the hearings were procedural.

• Received ZNPL2022062 animal hospital zoning report for information
• Received OPNPL2022096/ZNPL2022097 residential/commercial amendment report for information
• Received OPNPL2022023/ZNPL2022024 downtown residential building report for information
• Received OPNPL2022047/ZNPL2022048 three residential lots report for information
• Received OPNPL2022043/ZNPL2022053 commercial to urban residential report for information
• Received OPNPL2022039/ZL2022040 commercial to urban residential report for information

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting to receive an update from the Acting Medical Officer of Health, consider a staff report on the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program request for proposals, and handle routine items like approving minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Acting Medical Officer of Health update (Dr. Matthew Strauss)
• Staff report HSS-22-010 on Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program RFP
• Approval of April 5, 2022 Board of Health minutes
• By-law 2022-07-BH to confirm proceedings of this meeting

The Board of Health approved a modified procurement process for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, seeking proposals from qualified community dental professionals for a six-month term from July 1 to December 31, 2022, with an option to extend for another six months. Staff were also directed to bring a future report on cost comparisons between internal and external service delivery. All other agenda items were routine approvals or information items.

• Approved modified procurement process for OSDCP dental services (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on internal vs. external dental service delivery costs
• Received Dr. Strauss's COVID-19 update as information
• Approved April 5, 2022 minutes as presented
• Received communication re: 2022 AGM registration as information
• Approved confirming by-law 2022-07-BH
• Adjourned at 2:38 p.m.

Special Council

Norfolk County Council is holding a special meeting to award a bid for the Simcoe-Townsend Water Supply System, amend the parking by-law for a seasonal paid parking pilot project, and discuss a Homeless Prevention Program report in closed session. The meeting is largely procedural, with consent items and a confirming by-law.

• Bid award for RFP EIS-ENG-22-77 Simcoe-Townsend Water Supply System (CS-22-081)
• By-law 2022-40 to amend parking by-law 2011-189 for seasonal paid parking pilot (OPS-22-029)
• Closed session on Homeless Prevention Program report (HSS 22-012)
• By-law 2022-41 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council approved a $2,840,687.02 contract with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for the Simcoe-Townsend Water Supply System. They also passed a by-law to amend parking regulations and authorized a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Homeless Prevention Program, with budget amendments. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $2,840,687.02 contract with Stantec for Simcoe-Townsend Water Supply System (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-40 to amend parking regulations (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign Transfer Payment Agreement for Homeless Prevention Program (carried)
• Directed budget amendments for 2022 Social Housing levy operating budget (carried)

Community Policing Committee

The Norfolk County Community Policing Committee is meeting to approve minutes from February 22, 2022, and to discuss two main items: a review of the committee's Terms of Reference and an update on a meeting with the Police Services Board. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these items are for discussion.

• Review and discussion of the Community Policing Committee's Terms of Reference
• Update on meeting with Police Services Board
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2022

The Community Policing Committee received presentations from Acting Staff Sergeant Andrew Fox and deputant Debbie France on cannabis, and approved a motion to invite OPP and Norfolk County by-law enforcement to the next meeting to present on cannabis. The committee also received updates on its Terms of Reference and a Police Services Board meeting as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with added items on police report and cannabis deputation
• Approved February 22, 2022 minutes as presented
• Received police report presentation as information
• Extended deputation time to ten minutes for Debbie France
• Received cannabis deputation as information
• Received Terms of Reference discussion as information
• Received Police Services Board update as information
• Invited OPP and by-law enforcement to next meeting for cannabis presentation

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The committee approved a modified procurement process for the Ontario Seniors Dental Program and directed staff to issue an RFP for enhanced emergency housing and homeless prevention programs. It also received confidential reports on homeless prevention and Social Services Relief Fund Phase 5, authorizing staff to proceed as directed. The meeting included a verbal COVID-19 update noting the sixth wave has crested and Paxlovid is now available.

• Approved modified procurement for Ontario Seniors Dental Program (carried)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for enhanced emergency housing and homeless prevention programs (carried)
• Received confidential report HSS 22-012 and authorized staff to proceed as directed (carried)
• Received confidential report HSS-22-015 and directed staff to bring back open report (carried)
• Adopted March 28, 2022 minutes (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

Norfolk County's Committee of Adjustment meets April 20, 2022, to decide 15 applications: 11 consent (severance) requests and 4 variance requests. Most severances are for dwellings made surplus through farm amalgamation, with several tied to concurrent zoning amendments. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• 11 consent applications to sever farm-surplus dwellings, e.g., BNPL2022050 at 882 Norfolk County Rd 60, North Walsingham
• 4 variance applications, including ANPL2022055 for lot coverage relief at 13 Dickinson Ave, Long Point
• Boundary adjustments by Norfolk Timber Management (BNPL2022057/58) and David Townsend (BNPL2022059) near Tillsonburg
• Urban lot creation in Waterford (BNPL2022064) at 4053 John Street with area deficiency relief (ANPL2022065)
• Zoning amendments to remove dwelling use from retained agricultural lands for several consents

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider a zoning amendment for a proposed vacation home at 55 Ordnance Avenue, award contracts for geotechnical services and a bridge replacement, and vote on numerous by-laws including user fees, parking, and election signs. The agenda also includes reports from committees and a closed session on a funding update.

• Zoning amendment ZNPL2021364 for 55 Ordnance Avenue to allow smaller lot, larger coverage, and taller building for a vacation home
• Bid award for RFP EIS-ENG-22-72 Geotechnical Services (CS-22-072)
• Bid award for design-build of Norfolk County Road 45 Bridge Replacement (EIS-ENG-22-52)
• By-law 2022-33 to amend user fees and service charges (CS-22-068)
• By-law 2022-22 to establish seasonal paid parking pilot project

Council approved a zoning amendment for a proposed vacation home at 55 Ordnance Avenue, Turkey Point, and authorized plugging the Forestry Farm Road Gas Well with a budget increase to $890,000. Several by-laws were passed, including parking, election signs, and user fees. A Waterford land use planning review was referred to the 2023 budget.

• Approved zoning amendment ZNPL2021364 for 55 Ordnance Avenue, Turkey Point (carried)
• Authorized $95,160 contract with DS Consultants Ltd. for geotechnical services (carried)
• Approved plugging Forestry Farm Road Gas Well, budget amended to $890,000 (carried)
• Approved by-laws 2022-22, 2022-25 to 2022-28, 2022-30 to 2022-31, 2022-33 to 2022-34, 2022-36 to 2022-39, and 9-Z-2022 (carried)
• Referred Waterford land use planning framework review to 2023 budget (carried)
• Approved salary gapping policy development and temporary recruitment authority (carried)
• Approved summer student wages with budget amendment funded by federal grants (carried)
• Proclaimed May as MS Awareness Month in Norfolk County (carried)

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of operational and policy items, including presentations on gas well management and inter-urban water supply, several road and traffic changes, budget amendments, and staffing matters. The agenda includes consent items, staff reports, and a closed session for lease negotiations.

• All-way stop at St. Ann Street and Bell Street, Delhi
• All-way stop at Thompson Road and Duncombe Road, Waterford
• Speed zone reductions in response to public requests
• Budget amendment to increase direct care time at Norview Lodge through added staffing
• Sole source supplier status for Trojan Industries and for programmable logic controllers

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee approved a series of road-related contracts, including asphalt supply, bridge design, and engineering services, and authorized new 60 km/h speed zones on several roads. They also approved funding for the Waterford Heritage Trail asphalt project, contingent on fundraising, and directed staff to plug the Forestry Farm Road gas well. All decisions were carried unanimously unless noted.

• Approved multiple road contracts including hot mix asphalt ($1,264,000), cold patch asphalt ($214,659.20), and roof replacements ($806,386) (all carried)
• Approved 60 km/h speed zones on McMichael Road, Concession 8 Townsend, Colonel Talbot Road, Norfolk County Road 21, Glen Meyer Road, Norfolk County Road 23, and Vittoria Road (carried)
• Deferred Norfolk County Road 45 bridge replacement RFP to April 19, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved sole source supplier status for Trojan Industries for UV equipment maintenance (carried)
• Approved plugging Forestry Farm Road gas well with budget increase to $890,000 (carried)
• Approved Waterford Heritage Trail asphalt project for 2023 capital budget, contingent on $350,000 fundraising by January 1, 2023 (carried)
• Approved hiring one additional by-law enforcement summer student for parking pilot project (carried)
• Approved Election Sign By-law with amendments restricting signs near voting places (carried)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a proposed property sale in Ward 3 (CS-22-CO5) under the Municipal Act exception for land acquisition or disposition. The only open agenda items are procedural: approving the agenda, disclosures, a confirming by-law, and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session item: Proposed Property Sale - Ward 3, CS-22-CO5
• By-Law 2022-29 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

The special council meeting was largely procedural. Council entered closed session to discuss a proposed property sale in Ward 3, then reconvened and gave staff direction. No public decisions were made on the sale itself, and the only formal action was approving the agenda and a confirming by-law.

• Agenda approved as presented (carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss proposed property sale in Ward 3 (carried)
• Reconvened in open session after closed discussion (carried)
• By-Law 2022-29 confirming proceedings approved (carried)
• Council adjourned at 11:57 a.m. (carried)

Climate Change Adaption Committee

The Climate Change Adaptation Committee is meeting to discuss implementation planning for the Norfolk County Climate Change Adaptation Plan and an update on the county's greenhouse gas inventory. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and disclosures of interest.

• Discussion of Norfolk County Climate Change Adaptation Plan implementation planning
• Update on Norfolk County Greenhouse Gas Inventory
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021 meeting

The Norfolk County Climate Change Adaptation Committee reviewed its 2022 implementation plan and ranked five adaptation priorities, from increased tree planting to household emergency kits. Working groups were established for five moderate climate risks, with volunteers assigned. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed items and set actions for staff.

• Ranked 2022 adaptation priorities: tree planting (public/private), coastal vulnerability assessment, water refill stations, emergency kits
• Established working groups for 5 climate risks with volunteer members
• Action: S. Clarysse to request staff support for working groups and coordinate meetings
• Action: M. Simoes to confirm available implementation funds for 2021 and 2022

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting to review its 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission, hear an update from the Acting Medical Officer of Health, and handle routine approvals including the agenda, minutes, and a confirming by-law. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions, with no public access to Council Chambers.

• HSS-22-005: 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission
• Dr. Matthew Strauss update on Acting Medical Officer of Health
• By-law 2022-06-BH to confirm proceedings of the meeting

The Board of Health endorsed the 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission to the Ministry of Health, and approved a letter of support for the Acting Medical Officer of Health to make Paxlovid locally available. The board also received an update on COVID-19 status and approved the March 1, 2022 minutes.

• Endorsed 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission to Ministry of Health (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Paxlovid local availability, circulated to MPP and Minister of Health (carried)
• Received COVID-19 update from Acting Medical Officer of Health as information (carried)
• Approved March 1, 2022 Board of Health minutes as presented (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-06-BH confirming proceedings (carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is holding public meetings on four zoning applications: a rezoning to convert a structure to residential, a rezoning to permit six semi-detached units, a draft plan of subdivision for 51 residential lots, and a rezoning to allow a triplex. The committee will hear public input before making decisions.

• ZNPL2022034: Rezone from Hamlet Commercial (CHA) to Hamlet Residential (RH) for residential conversion
• ZNPL2022013: Rezone from R1-B (Holding) to R2 to permit 6 semi-detached units at 55 Norfolk Street
• 28TPL2022015 & ZNPL2022016: Draft plan of subdivision for 51 lots (26 semi-detached, 25 townhouses) - Berardi Subdivision
• ZNPL2022037: Rezone from R2 to R3 to convert semi-detached to triplex - Dunnett Triplex

The Public Hearing Committee received staff reports and public input on four planning applications, including a zoning change for a residential conversion, a zoning change for six semi-detached units, a draft plan of subdivision for 51 residential units, and a zoning change to permit a triplex. No decisions were made; all items were received for information, with comments to be considered in future staff reports.

• Received staff report CD-22-027 for zoning application ZNPL2022034 (Hamlet Commercial to Hamlet Residential) for information
• Received staff report CD-22-029 for zoning application ZNPL2022013 (R1-B(H) to R2 for six semi-detached units) for information
• Received staff report CD-22-030 for subdivision application 28TPL2022015 and zoning application ZNPL2022016 (51 residential lots) for information
• Received staff report CD-22-031 for zoning application ZNPL2022037 (R2 to R3 for triplex conversion) for information

Telecommunications Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Telecommunications Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several telecommunications matters, including a local improvement charge update, internet speeds in the county, public Wi-Fi and charging stations, and proposed legislative amendments to the Building Broadband Faster Act. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Update on Local Improvement Charge by Brent Wallace
• Discussion on Norfolk County internet speed, referencing City of Hamilton and Brant County initiatives
• Discussion on public access to Wi-Fi and charging stations in public spaces
• Discussion on proposed legislative amendments to the Building Broadband Faster Act
• Information memo on advisory committee requests to staff and recommendations to council

The Telecommunications Advisory Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, received updates on local improvement charges and internet speed, and discussed public Wi-Fi and charging stations, requesting staff provide a list of public facilities with Wi-Fi. It also discussed proposed amendments to the Building Broadband Faster Act and Starlink availability, and approved future meeting dates. All items were received as information or approved without substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved January 27, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received verbal update on Local Improvement Charge (carried)
• Received discussion on Norfolk County Internet Speed (carried)
• Requested staff list of public facilities with Wi-Fi (carried)
• Received discussion on Building Broadband Faster Act amendments (carried)
• Requested staff review of prior recommendations to Council (carried)
• Approved proposed future meeting dates (carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine items including minutes, reports, and staff updates. Key agenda items include the 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission and the 2021 Homelessness Enumeration Results, which will be reviewed as part of the meeting.

• HSS-22-05: 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission
• HSS-22-04: 2021 Homelessness Enumeration Results
• Adoption of January 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Disclosure of pecuniary interests
• Closed session item

The committee endorsed the 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission to the Ministry of Health, and received the 2021 Homelessness Enumeration Results as information. It also discussed the disposal of vacant social housing homes, with a staff report to be brought to council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed 2022 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission to Ministry of Health (carried)
• Received 2021 Homelessness Enumeration Results as information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of January 24, 2022 meeting (carried)

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County Police Services Board is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving updates from Chief Johnson, and considering several staff reports. Key items include a draft updated procedural by-law, a proposal for a community policing committee, and correspondence from Health Canada regarding cannabis. The board will also hear a deputation on cannabis follow-up and discuss community policing committees.

• Staff Report CAO-22-034: Police Services Board Procedural By-law (draft updated by-law attached)
• Staff Report CAO-22-038: Community Policing Committee (with By-law 2020-3)
• Staff Report CAO-22-039: Auction Funds Account
• Correspondence from Health Canada re: cannabis (with fact sheet on commercial and personal production)
• Deputation by Debbie France re: cannabis follow-up

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting virtually to discuss agricultural matters. Key items include a presentation on options for utilizing bunkhouses during the offseason, an introduction to the Land Evaluation Area Review (LEAR) study, and the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair, which was deferred from the previous meeting. The board will also consider a report on advisory committee requests to staff and recommendations to council.

• Presentation on options for utilizing bunkhouses during offseason
• Introduction to Land Evaluation Area Review (LEAR) Study
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair (deferred from January 19, 2022)
• Advisory Committee Recommendations to Council (CAO-22-026)
• Proposed meeting dates for 2022 (CAO-22-036)

The Agricultural Advisory Board approved and forwarded its summary position on the Forestry By-Law Review to Norfolk County Council, and elected Dustin Zamecnik as Chair and Hayden Dooney as Vice-Chair for terms ending November 24, 2022. The board also received presentations on offseason bunkhouse options and the Land Evaluation Area Review (LEAR) study, and requested road entrance guidelines from the Director of Roads.

• Forwarded summary position on Forestry By-Law Review to Council (carried)
• Elected Dustin Zamecnik as Chair (carried)
• Elected Hayden Dooney as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Received bunkhouse offseason options presentation; nominated Chair to Short Term Rental Study (carried)
• Received LEAR study presentation (carried)
• Requested road entrance guidelines from Director of Roads (carried)
• Approved proposed meeting dates and times (carried)
• Approved January 19, 2022 minutes (carried)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider a technical update to the zoning by-law, two planning applications for special needs housing and a townhouse subdivision, and several by-laws including property standards, parking, and street closures. The agenda also includes closed-session items on litigation and labour relations, plus routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Technical update to Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014 (CD-22-017)
• Temporary use by-law for special needs housing (ZNPL2022014)
• Draft plan of subdivision for 6 townhouse units (28TPL2021340 and ZNPL2021341)
• By-law 2022-24 prescribing property maintenance and occupancy standards
• By-law 2022-22 amending parking regulations for seasonal paid parking pilot

Council approved a seasonal paid parking pilot program for summer 2022 in Port Dover and Long Point, with increased parking fines in Port Dover, Turkey Point, and Long Point. It also approved several zoning amendments, including a technical update to the Zoning By-Law, a draft plan of subdivision for six townhouse units in Delhi, and a temporary use by-law for special needs housing. A by-law to amend parking regulations was withdrawn for further amendments.

• Approved seasonal paid parking pilot in Port Dover (June 15-Sept 15, 2022) at $5/hr with first hour free (carried)
• Approved seasonal paid parking at Abigail Becker Parking Lot in Long Point at $3/hr (carried)
• Approved seasonal parking fine increases in Port Dover, Turkey Point, and Long Point: No Parking from $75 to $150, time-limit from $35 to $75 (carried)
• Approved technical update to Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 (ZNPL2021348) (carried)
• Approved rezoning and draft plan of subdivision for 6 townhouse units in Delhi (ZNPL2021341/28TPL2021340) (carried)
• Approved temporary use by-law for special needs housing in Middleton (ZNPL2022014) (carried)
• Authorized $3,959,358.50 cold recycling/hot mix asphalt contract with Associated Paving & Materials Ltd. (carried)
• Withdrew By-law 2022-22 (seasonal paid parking) for further amendments

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved 14 of 15 applications, including boundary adjustments, lot severances, and minor variances. One application (ANPL2022029) was deferred, and one (ANPL2021389) was refused. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved boundary adjustment at 160 Mechanic St, Waterford (BNPL2022025)
• Approved accessory building variance at 10 Millcreek Court, Courtland (ANPL2021393)
• Approved title correction at 383 Cedar St, Simcoe (BNPL2022035)
• Approved lot severance at 66 Leamon St, Waterford (BNPL2022038)
• Approved deck coverage variance at 65 Cedar Dr, Turkey Point (ANPL2022030)
• Deferred boathouse reconstruction at 125 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (ANPL2022029)
• Refused boathouse renovation at 401 Cedar Dr, Turkey Point (ANPL2021389)
• Approved accessory building variance at 293 Townline St, St. Williams (ANPL2022036)

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several operational items, including a seasonal paid parking pilot project, off-road vehicle usage on county roadways, a new property standards by-law, and the Waterford Heritage Trail asphalt project. The agenda also includes closed-session items on litigation, a proposed school bus camera system, and labour relations. Several items are for information only, such as grant updates and property sale updates.

• Seasonal Paid Parking Pilot Project (OPS-22-004) with maps for Port Dover, Turkey Point, and Long Point
• Off Road Vehicle Usage of County Roadways and Woodlots (OPS-22-005) with proposed ATV routes
• New Property Standards By-Law (CAO-22-005)
• Waterford Heritage Trail Asphalt Project (OPS-22-006)
• Economic Recovery Grant Program Intake 2 Recommendations (CD-22-019) with 17 applicant appendices

Council approved a seasonal paid parking pilot program for Long Point, Port Dover, and Turkey Point from June 15 to September 15, 2022, with rates of $6/hour (first hour free) and increased parking fines. Council also approved multiple contracts, including a $3.96M cold recycling and hot mix asphalt contract, and approved the 2022 County Grant Program and a new Property Standards By-law.

• Approved seasonal paid parking pilot in Long Point, Port Dover, Turkey Point (June 15–Sept 15, 2022) with $6/hr rate, first hour free
• Approved parking fine increases: No Parking $75→$150, over-time $35→$75 (seasonal)
• Authorized $3,959,358.50 contract with Associated Paving & Materials for cold recycling/hot mix asphalt
• Approved $266,317.45 contract with G. Douglas Vallee for engineering services for 2023 structure rehabilitations
• Approved $55,401.46 contract with East Court Ford Lincoln for one ¾-ton van
• Approved $96,000 contract with Norfolk Tractor for three Kubota mowers (budget amended to $98,000)
• Approved 2022 County Grant Program and policy modifications
• Approved new Property Standards By-law and officer appointment by-law

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee received information on four planning applications: a temporary use by-law for migrant worker housing, a 30-unit townhouse subdivision, a road closure and conveyance, and a resort residential amendment. All reports were received for information, with comments to be considered in future staff reports. No final decisions were made.

• Received CD-22-012 temporary use by-law for migrant housing at 695-711 Schafer Side Road for information (carried)
• Received CD-22-013 draft plan for 30 townhouses and zoning amendment for information (carried)
• Received CS-22-038 road closure of Banstead and Ewell Streets and directed staff to proceed with valuation Option #2 (carried)
• Received CD-22-014 resort residential amendment and deeming by-law for information (carried)

Board of Health

The Board of Health received an update from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Strauss on the COVID-19 pandemic status in Haldimand-Norfolk, including reflections and future focus on other public health measures. The update was received as information. The board also approved the minutes from February 1 and February 14, 2022, and passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Received COVID-19 update from Acting Medical Officer of Health (carried)
• Approved February 1, 2022 Regular Board of Health Minutes (carried)
• Approved February 14, 2022 Special Board of Health Minutes, Open and Closed (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-05-BH to confirm proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:31 p.m. (carried)

Community Policing Committee

The Norfolk County Community Policing Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine administrative items, including approving past minutes and introducing members. The main substantive item is a discussion of By-Law 2021-03, which establishes the committee itself. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of By-Law 2021-03 to establish the Norfolk County Community Policing Committee
• Approval of minutes from March 11, May 13, and November 8, 2021 meetings
• Committee member introductions

The Community Policing Committee approved its agenda and prior minutes, and formed a Terms of Reference Review Sub-Committee with members Jean Montgomery, Rita Collver, and Gord Rollo. It also recommended that the Norfolk County Police Service Board work with the committee to improve information sharing. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution No. 1).
• Approved the Community Policing Committee Minutes of March 11, 2021 (Resolution No. 2).
• Approved the Community Policing Committee Meeting Notes of May 13 and November 8, 2021 (Resolution No. 3).
• Received committee member introductions as information (Resolution No. 4).
• Formed a Terms of Reference Review Sub-Committee with Jean Montgomery, Rita Collver, and Gord Rollo (Resolution No. 5).
• Recommended that the Norfolk County Police Service Board work with the committee to improve information sharing (Resolution No. 6).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. (Resolution No. 7).

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss work plan development, a draft ice allocation and arena use policy, and a draft refund/cancellation policy. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are marked for discussion only.

• Discussion of draft Norfolk County Ice Allocation and Arena Use Policy (dated April 29, 2021)
• Discussion of draft refund/cancellation policy
• Discussion of work plan development
• Approval of January 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved its work plan and deferred discussions on the draft ice allocation and refund cancellation policies to the March meeting. It also requested staff to provide an update on arena user use during on- and off-seasons. The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution No. 1).
• Approved the minutes of the January 20, 2022 meeting (Resolution No. 2).
• Approved the Work Plan (Resolution No. 3).
• Deferred the draft Ice Allocation Policy and draft Refund Cancellation Policy to the March meeting.
• Requested staff to bring forward an update on arena user use during on- and off-season periods (Resolution No. 4).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:02 p.m. (Resolution No. 5).

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting virtually to discuss its work plan development, receive updates on the Year of the Garden, advisory committee recommendations to council, and economic development initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion re: Work Plan Development
• Update re: Year of the Garden
• Update re: Advisory Committee Recommendations to Council
• Update re: Economic Development Initiatives
• Approval of January 25, 2022 minutes

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board approved its work plan with an amendment to invite Brett Schuyler to present on the Foreign Workers Program, and formed a Promotions Sub-Committee to recommend monthly communications for the Year of the Garden. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved January 25, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received work plan presentation as information (carried)
• Amended work plan to invite Brett Schuyler on Foreign Workers Program (carried)
• Formed Promotions Sub-Committee for Year of the Garden (carried)
• Received Year of the Garden update as information (carried)
• Received advisory committee recommendations update as information (carried)
• Received economic development initiatives update as information (carried)
• Approved proposed meeting dates and times (carried)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to decide on several contracts, zoning amendments, and by-laws, including a $1,236,225 bridge rehabilitation contract and the 2022 interim tax levy. They will also hear a deputation on a proposed forest conservation by-law and discuss a motion to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal. The agenda includes multiple closed-session items for legal advice and property matters.

• By-law 2022-12: Contract with Sierra Bridge Inc for Swimming Pool Road Bridge Rehabilitation, $1,236,225 (excluding HST)
• By-law 2022-15: Contract with Urbanlink Civil Ltd for Concession 11 & 12 Townsend Bridge Rehabilitations, $1,204,950 (excluding HST)
• By-law 2022-06: 2022 Interim Tax Levy
• Zoning amendment for 411 Blueline Road (ZNPL2021327) from Rural Institution to Agricultural with special provision
• Proposed closure and conveyance of part of Douglas Street, Port Dover

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss a statement of claim, covering personal matters, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. The only public action is a confirming by-law (2022-08) to ratify the meeting's proceedings. No other decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session on a statement of claim under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b)(e)(f)
• By-law 2022-08 to confirm proceedings of the special council meeting

Special Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is holding a special virtual meeting. The main item is a closed session to discuss a statement of claim, covering personal matters, litigation, and solicitor-client advice. The board will also approve the agenda, disclose pecuniary interests, and pass a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session on Statement of Claim under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b)(e)(f)
• By-law 22-04 BH to confirm proceedings of the meeting

The Special Board of Health meeting was held virtually on February 14, 2022. The board approved the agenda as presented, entered closed session to discuss a Statement of Claim under the Municipal Act, and reconvened in open session. The board received the closed-session discussion with external legal counsel as information and approved By-law 2202-04 to confirm the meeting's proceedings. The meeting adjourned at 11:09 A.M.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution 1).
• Entered closed session at 11:02 A.M. to discuss a Statement of Claim (Resolution 2).
• Reconvened in open session at 11:08 A.M. (Resolution 3).
• Received the closed-session discussion with external legal counsel as information (Resolution 4).
• Approved By-law 2202-04 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting (Resolution 5).
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:09 A.M. (Resolution 6).

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a housing technical paper with policy options for accessory dwelling units and garden suites, a deputation from the Downtown Simcoe Homeless Solutions Roundtable requesting support, and various operational matters. The agenda also includes consent items, staff reports, and a closed session for an employee matter.

• CD 21-106 Growth Management Study, Housing Technical Paper with ADU and garden suite policy options
• CS 22-014 Summary of Bid Awards for period ending January 25, 2022
• OPS-22-001 Loading Zone on Kent Street North, Simcoe
• CAO 21-86 Encroachment agreement for 38 Harbour Street, Port Dover
• HSS 22-01 Service Agreement with Home Comforts Childcare

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is meeting virtually to hold a public hearing on a single application (CD 22-004, file ZNPL2021356) for a temporary use by-law. The application, submitted by Linda Parrack on behalf of Eva Stasila, seeks permission to use a garden suite (mobile home) for 11 years on lands at 850 2nd Concession Road ENR. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Temporary use by-law for garden suite (mobile home) for 11 years at 850 2nd Concession Road ENR
• Application ZNPL2021356 by Linda Parrack on behalf of Eva Stasila
• Public hearing conducted virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions

The committee held a public hearing for a temporary use by-law to allow a garden suite (mobile home) for 11 years at 850 2nd Concession Road ENR. The staff report was received for information, and comments will be considered in a future recommendation. No final decision was made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Received staff report CD 22-004 for information
• Adjourned meeting at 3:12 p.m.

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting virtually to receive an update from Dr. Matthew Stauss, Acting Medical Officer of Health, including a report on face masks. The board will also approve minutes from its January 11 and 13, 2022 meetings and consider a confirming by-law. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Dr. Matthew Stauss on Acting Medical Officer of Health update, including face masks report
• Approval of Regular Board of Health minutes from January 11, 2022
• Approval of Special Board of Health minutes from January 13, 2022
• By-law 2022-03-BH to confirm proceedings of the meeting

The Board of Health received an update from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Strauss on the COVID-19 pandemic, including mortality and the end of the pandemic. The Board also approved circulating the kindergarten masking report to local school boards for their consideration. Minutes from previous meetings and a confirming by-law were approved.

• Received COVID-19 update and kindergarten masking report (carried)
• Circulated kindergarten masking report to local school boards (carried)
• Approved minutes from Dec 7, 2021, Jan 11, 2022, and Jan 13, 2022 meetings (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-03-BH confirming proceedings (carried)

Telecommunications Advisory Committee

The Telecommunications Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several telecommunications matters, including the Port Rowan internet tower, a $7.7 million Rogers fibre-to-the-home network, and progress on a local improvement charge for internet implementation. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair and review its work plan.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion re: Port Rowan Internet Tower
• Verbal update from Brent Wallace on County security demonstration
• Discussion re: Rogers Communications $7.7 million Fibre-to-the-Home Network
• Discussion re: Internet Inclusion Resolution 4 Local Improvement Charge Internet Implementation

The Telecommunications Advisory Committee elected Lorne Brown as Chair and Jamie Smith as Vice-Chair for terms ending November 24, 2022. The committee also received updates on county security, internet inclusion research, Rogers' fiber network, Port Rowan tower, and Long Point Fiber, all as information. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the elections and procedural approvals.

• Elected Lorne Brown as Chair (carried)
• Elected Jamie Smith as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved November 25, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received IT security update as information (carried)
• Requested future update on Internet Inclusion research (carried)
• Received Rogers fiber network discussion as information (carried)
• Received Port Rowan tower and Long Point Fiber updates as information (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board meets virtually to discuss economic recovery, develop its work plan, and receive updates on the Port Dover Secondary Plan and a Growth Management Study. The board will also hear a deputation inviting Norfolk County to proclaim 2022 as the Year of the Garden. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and a board orientation.

• Deputation from Michel Gauthier, Canadian Garden Council, requesting proclamation of 2022 as Year of the Garden
• Economic Recovery Update from Director Zvi Lifshiz
• Discussion on Port Dover Secondary Plan
• Introduction to Growth Management Study (Grow Norfolk presentation)
• Work plan development discussion

The Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board recommended that Norfolk County Council proclaim 2022 as the Year of the Garden, including recognizing June 18, 2022 as Garden Day. The board also received updates on economic recovery and the Port Dover Secondary Plan, and deferred work plan development to the next meeting.

• Recommended Council proclaim 2022 as Year of the Garden (carried)
• Received Board Orientation presentation as information (carried)
• Received Economic Recovery Update as information (carried)
• Deferred Work Plan Development to February meeting (carried)
• Received Port Dover Secondary Plan as information; staff to consider comments (carried)
• Received Growth Management Study as information; staff to present next component later (carried)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss work plan development. The agenda includes a presentation on the state of recreation in Norfolk County and an information memo regarding media relations policy.

• Presentation: State of Recreation in Norfolk County by Nikki Slote
• Presentation: Work Plan Development by Aren Plante
• Discussion: Work Plan Development
• Information Memo: Media Relations Policy and Disclosure of Interest

The Recreation Advisory Committee received presentations on the state of recreation and work plan development, and approved a motion to have staff incorporate the discussion into a draft work plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved November 18, 2021 minutes
• Received State of Recreation presentation as information
• Received Work Plan Development presentation as information
• Requested staff to incorporate discussion into draft work plan
• Received Media Relations Policy and Disclosure of Interest memo as information
• Adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County Police Services Board is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, introduce a new member, and consider routine items. The agenda includes deputations on external police forces, a Crime Stoppers donation request, and photo radar, plus OPP operational statistics and a letter of support from MP Haldimand-Norfolk. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Introduction of new Police Services Board member Michael Cruse
• Chair and Vice Chair election
• Deputation by Dan Nagy re: Norfolk County Protocol Concerning External Police Forces
• Deputation by Neil Unwin (Crime Stoppers) re: donation request
• Letter from Christine Harrop re: bringing photo radar to Norfolk County

The Norfolk County Police Services Board elected George Santos as Chair and Kim Huffman as Vice-Chair for terms ending November 14, 2022. The board approved a $2,000 donation to Crime Stoppers for 2022 and recommended traffic calming and automated speed enforcement on Norfolk Street N. in Simcoe. It also received updates on OPP statistics, the police chief's retirement, and scheduled 2022 meetings.

• Elected George Santos as Chair (carried)
• Elected Kim Huffman as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Crime Stoppers (carried)
• Recommended traffic calming and speed enforcement on Norfolk Street N. (carried)
• Received OPP operational statistics for Nov/Dec 2021 (carried)
• Scheduled 2022 meetings: Mar 23, May 18, Sep 21, Dec 13 (carried)
• Requested OPP review of speeding/noise in Port Dover (carried)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to hear updates on farm regulations from the Acting Medical Officer of Health, review a draft forest conservation by-law, and discuss the Farm to Table program. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, and consider road entrance permits and a climate change committee memo. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions, with no public access to Council Chambers.

• Draft Norfolk County Forest Conservation By-law_v2.pdf review and stakeholder engagement update
• Verbal update from Dr. Matthew Strauss on Health Unit farm regulations
• Farm to Table Program update by Zvi Lifshiz, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Economic Development
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Road Entrance Permits update, referencing By-Law 2016-32

The board received updates on health unit farm regulations, forestry by-law, Farm to Retail Bootcamp, and road entrance permits, all as information. It deferred the election of Chair and Vice-Chair to the next meeting, scheduled for February 23, 2022, and agreed to submit written representations to Council on the forestry by-law update.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Received health unit farm regulations update as information
• Received forestry by-law presentation and stakeholder input as information
• Received Farm to Retail Bootcamp presentation as information
• Approved November 24, 2021 minutes
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice-Chair to next meeting
• Received road entrance permits update as information
• Scheduled next meeting for February 23, 2022, and fourth Wednesday monthly thereafter

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to decide on several planning applications, including an 8-unit townhouse development in Simcoe, a zoning change for service commercial use, and a 70-metre telecommunications tower on county-owned land. Council will also consider by-laws to close and convey parts of Bridge and Lynn Streets in Port Dover, adopt official plan and zoning amendments, and appoint building inspectors. The agenda includes consent items, staff reports, and a closed session.

• Application for 8-unit street townhouse development (CD 21-134)
• Zoning change from Agricultural to Service Commercial for property line adjustment (CD 21-135)
• 70-metre telecommunication tower on county-owned lands (CD-21-136)
• Closure and conveyance of part of Bridge Street and Lynn Street, Port Dover (CS-22-010)
• By-laws to adopt Official Plan Amendment 141 and zoning amendments for properties in Simcoe and Port Rowan

Council approved three development applications: an Official Plan and zoning amendment for an 8-unit townhouse development at 11 Elizabeth Road, Simcoe; a zoning amendment for a property line adjustment in Port Rowan; and a 70-metre telecommunications tower at 106 Bay Street. Council also approved the closure and conveyance of parts of Bridge and Lynn Streets in Port Dover to Shore Developments Limited for $92,260.04. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for 8-unit townhouse development at 11 Elizabeth Road, Simcoe (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for property line adjustment in Port Rowan (carried)
• Supported application for 70-metre telecommunications tower at 106 Bay Street (carried)
• Approved closure and conveyance of parts of Bridge and Lynn Streets, Port Dover to Shore Developments Limited for $92,260.04 (carried)
• Approved By-Law 1-OP-2022, 1-Z-2022, 2-Z-2022, 2022-02 to 2022-04 (carried)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings and committee minutes (carried)

Special Council

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss a legal matter involving the Ontario Land Tribunal case for properties at 225 & 230 Chapman Street East and 2 Lynn Street in Port Dover (Gamble Shipyard). The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, disclosure of interests, and a confirming by-law.

• Closed session on Ontario Land Tribunal case PL210113 for Gamble Shipyard properties
• By-law 2022-01 to confirm council proceedings

Council held a special meeting, entered closed session to discuss the Ontario Land Tribunal case involving 225 & 230 Chapman Street East and 2 Lynn Street, Port Dover (Gamble Shipyard), and provided direction to staff. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, including agenda approval and a confirming by-law.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss OLT case PL210113 (carried)
• Provided staff direction on Gamble Shipyard matter in closed session
• Reconvened in open session at 10:48 a.m. (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-01 confirming proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:48 a.m. (carried)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing the proposed 2022 levy supported operating budget through various presentations and staff reports. The meeting includes deputations regarding the Lynnwood Arts Centre and the Public Library Board. Discussion also covers the sale of 682 Ireland Road in Simcoe and federal/provincial grant cost sharing.

• Proposed 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget presentation
• Lynnwood Arts Centre budget request deputation
• Public Library Board budget deputation
• Sale of 682 Ireland Road, Simcoe (Former proposed HUB Lands)
• 2022 Budget Federal and Provincial Grants Cost Share Information

The Budget Committee approved the 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget with a net levy requirement of $110,474,400. It also voted 8-1 to renew the SCOR economic development membership for 2022, adding $25,000 to the budget, and approved a $10,600 waste collection grant to the Simcoe BIA for 2021, with future annual grants capped at $10,000 through 2024.

• Approved 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget with net levy of $110,474,400 (carried)
• Renewed SCOR membership for 2022, adding $25,000 to budget (8-1)
• Approved $10,600 waste collection grant to Simcoe BIA for 2021 (carried)
• Allocated annual grant up to $10,000 to Simcoe BIA for 2022-2023, max $10,000 through 2024 (carried)
• Transferred net proceeds from sale of 682 Ireland Road to General Building Reserve (carried)
• Received departmental budget presentations as information (carried)
• Received deputations on Lynnwood Arts Centre and Library Board budget as information (carried)

Special Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit's Board of Health is holding a special virtual meeting to consider the proposed 2022 operating budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget and a confirming by-law to formalize the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Proposed 2022 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Operating Budget
• Confirming by-law for the January 13, 2022 special board meeting

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health approved the proposed 2022 operating budget with a levy requirement of $2,836,300.00. The board also approved the agenda and a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

• Approved 2022 operating budget with $2,836,300 levy (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-02-BH confirming proceedings (carried)

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting virtually to hear a deputation from Rob Hunter on local public health guidance for masking kindergarteners, receive an update from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Strauss, and consider a request for a special meeting on the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Deputation by Rob Hunter on masking kindergarteners
• Update from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Strauss
• Request for Board of Health meeting for 2022 budget deliberations
• Approval of minutes from Dec 7 and Dec 9, 2021 meetings
• By-law 2022-01 to confirm proceedings

The Board of Health approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, received a deputation on masking kindergarteners, and heard an update from the Acting Medical Officer of Health on COVID-19. A motion to extend the deputation was defeated. The Board scheduled a special meeting for January 13, 2022, to consider the 2022 budget.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Defeated motion to waive rules for extra deputation time
• Received deputation on masking kindergarteners as information
• Received Acting Medical Officer of Health update as information
• Approved December 7 and December 9, 2021 minutes
• Scheduled special meeting for January 13, 2022 for budget deliberations
• Approved confirming by-law 2022-01-BH
• Adjourned at 2:44 p.m.

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee meets virtually to discuss several items, including extending the Downtown Simcoe pilot project, a new lot maintenance bylaw, and a community safety and well-being plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for a legal matter regarding the Gamble Shipyard property in Port Dover, and a deputation on the Active Transportation Plan.

• CAO 22-004: Downtown Simcoe Pilot Project - Extension 2022
• CAO 21-84: New Lot Maintenance Bylaw (replacing existing Clean Yard Bylaw)
• HSS 21-25: Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
• Closed session: Ontario Land Tribunal matter - 230 Chapman Street East and 2 Lynn Street, Port Dover (Gamble Shipyard)
• Councillor Martin motion re: 15-minute parking zones

Council approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and appointed the Health & Social Services Division as lead for implementation, with an implementation committee to be established. The Downtown Simcoe Pilot Project was extended, keeping three parking lots as 48-hour maximum zones until March 31, 2022. A new Lot Maintenance By-law was referred back to staff for further review by end of Q1 2022. Council also amended the procedural by-law to add 'other business' to agendas and directed staff to develop criteria for 15-minute parking zones.

• Approved Community Safety & Well-Being Plan (carried)
• Extended Downtown Simcoe Pilot Project parking lots to March 31, 2022 (carried)
• Referred new Lot Maintenance By-law to staff for review by Q1 2022 (carried)
• Amended procedural by-law to add 'other business' to agendas (carried)
• Directed staff to develop criteria for 15-minute parking zones (carried)
• Scheduled special council meeting for Jan 14, 2022 on OLT matter (carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is meeting virtually to hold public hearings on two zoning by-law amendment applications. One would rezone part of 1048 Highway 59 in Port Rowan from Agricultural to Service Commercial for a property line adjustment. The other would allow a six-townhouse subdivision at 214 William Street in Delhi, requiring a zoning change and special provisions for frontage and parking.

• Application ZNPL2021365 by John Kozicki to rezone part of 1048 Highway 59, Port Rowan from Agricultural (A) to Service Commercial (CS)
• Application 23TPL2021340/ ZNPL2021341 by Dalton White Farms & Supplies for a 6-townhouse draft plan at 214 William Street, Delhi
• Zoning change at 214 William Street from Service Commercial (CS) and Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) to Residential Type 4 (R4)
• Special provision requested to reduce frontage and parking stall sizes for the Delhi townhouse development

The Public Hearing Committee received two zoning applications for information: one to rezone part of 1048 Highway 59, Port Rowan from Agricultural to Service Commercial for a property line adjustment, and another to allow a 6-townhouse subdivision at 214 William Street, Delhi with a zoning change to Residential Type 4. No decisions were made; comments will be considered in future staff reports.

• Received Report PD 21-131 for ZNPL2021365 (zoning amendment at 1048 Highway 59) for information (carried)
• Received Report CD 21-132 for 28TPL2021340 & ZNPL2021341 (subdivision and zoning at 214 William Street) for information (carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on January 4, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.