Norfolk County public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of applications for land severances, boundary adjustments, and zoning by‑law reliefs. Items include farm parcel severances at 897 Fertilizer Road and 93 Windham Road, a floor‑area increase request at 1198 Old Highway 24, a lot‑coverage increase for a cottage at 373 Cedar Drive, and a parcel severance at 17 Lynn Park Avenue. Each application will be reviewed for compliance with the relevant zoning provisions.

• BNPL2024310 – sever 0.72 ha parcel at 897 Fertilizer Rd, Delhi; consider zoning amendment removing dwelling right on retained 20.81 ha.
• BNPL2024311 – sever 0.196 ha parcel at 93 Windham Rd 14, Delhi; consider zoning amendment removing dwelling right on retained 19.76 ha.
• ANPL2024325 – increase usable floor area from 200 sq m to 329.53 sq m at 1198 Old Highway 24, Waterford.
• ANPL2024306 – request 21.2% increase in lot coverage to 36.2% for a cottage at 373 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point (RR Zone).
• BNPL2024350 – sever 4,530 sq m parcel at 17 Lynn Park Ave, Port Dover; retain 6,470 sq m in Neighbourhood Institutional Zone.

Council

Norfolk County Council will vote to fund physician recruitment with a $106,000 payment and keep $144,000 for future recruitment efforts. The council will also consider several zoning by‑law amendments for properties on Oakes Boulevard, Highway 6, and Nixon Road, and will conduct third‑reading votes on drainage by‑laws for County Road 57 and Department of Highways No. 1.

• Approve $106,000 payment to Norfolk General Hospital for physician recruitment; retain $144,000 for future recruitment
• Amend zoning by‑law for 14 Oakes Boulevard, Vittoria from Open Space to Hamlet Residential
• Approve zoning changes for 597 Highway 6, Port Dover, including multiple residential zones and special provisions
• Approve draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 2328 Nixon Road, Nixon
• Third‑reading and passage of By‑Law 2024-89 (County Road 57 Drain) and By‑Law 2024-90 (Dept. of Highways No. 1 Drain)

Council approved $100,000 for Norfolk General Hospital physician recruitment, retained $150,000 for future efforts, and supported OPG's Nanticoke development. It also approved several zoning and subdivision applications, including 597 Highway 6 and 14 Oakes Boulevard, and passed a motion to discontinue all business licensing effective January 1, 2025. A motion to cancel three Amplify Norfolk grants was defeated 3-5.

• Approved $100,000 for physician recruitment support (C-256)
• Approved zoning change at 14 Oakes Boulevard from OS to RH (C-263)
• Approved zoning and draft plan for 597 Highway 6 subdivision (C-263)
• Approved draft plan and zoning for Nixon subdivision (C-264)
• Approved technical updates to Zoning By-law (C-265)
• Approved $160,000 for EV charging stations and agreement with MTO (C-266)
• Approved hiring security guard for Talbot Gardens at $31,500 (C-267)
• Approved motion to discontinue all business licensing effective Jan 1, 2025 (C-274)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee meeting will consider matters related to Vittoria Christ Church and Waterford Old Town Hall. An update from the Heritage Review Sub‑committee will also be presented. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, approvals, and deputations, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Vittoria Christ Church – discussion
• Waterford Old Town Hall – discussion
• Heritage Review Sub‑committee update – presentation
• Deputations – public comments
• Presentations – unspecified topics

The Norfolk Heritage Advisory Committee approved the draft heritage designation report for Vittoria Christ Church and scheduled a site visit for the Waterford Old Town Hall in early January. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved draft heritage designation report for Vittoria Christ Church
• Scheduled site visit for Waterford Old Town Hall in early January

Council-in-Committee

The Council‑in‑Committee will consider several informational items, including ceremonial awards and special‑event notices. It will decide on a $106,000 allocation for physician recruitment at Norfolk General Hospital, retain $144,000 for future recruitment, and approve related funding actions. Additional decisions include renewing the 2025 insurance program for $2,174,241, authorizing a $36,677.20 purchase of a high‑lift pump, and approving revised 2025 user fees for the county marinas.

• $106,000 physician recruitment support for Norfolk General Hospital (with $144,000 retained for future use)
• 2025 insurance program renewal with Aon Reed Stenhouse for $2,174,241 plus taxes
• Emergency purchase of High Lift Pump 2 for $36,677.20 (excluding HST)
• Approval of revised 2025 user fees and service charges for county marinas
• Execution of an encroachment agreement for 81‑85 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe

The committee approved several key items, including the 2025 insurance program renewal with Aon Reed Stenhouse for $2,174,241 plus taxes, revised marina user fees for 2025, and a five-year contract with CIBC Private Investment Counsel for investment management services. It also approved a $40,000 Amplify grant to the Long Point Chamber of Commerce and a $20,000 grant to the Port Dover Board of Trade, while deeming four other grant applications ineligible. Additionally, council directed staff to investigate AI use in municipal operations and to implement temporary paid security at Talbot Gardens for the winter ice season.

• Approved 2025 insurance renewal with Aon Reed Stenhouse for $2,174,241 plus taxes
• Authorized contract with CIBC Private Investment Counsel for investment management services (5-year term, renewable)
• Approved revised 2025 marina user fees and service charges
• Awarded $40,000 Amplify Grant to Long Point Chamber of Commerce
• Awarded $20,000 Amplify Grant to Port Dover Board of Trade
• Deemed four Amplify grant applications ineligible (Lighthouse Theatre, Norfolk Arts Council, Norfolk Malayali Association, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 125)
• Directed staff to investigate additional security measures at Talbot Gardens and contract paid security for winter ice season
• Directed staff to investigate potential benefits and challenges of AI in municipal operations

Special Council

The Special Council will first approve the agenda and disclose any pecuniary interests. It will then move into a closed session to address litigation matters and a direction from the Ontario Land Tribunal. In open session, the Council will consider By‑Law 2024‑124 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Enter closed session under Municipal Act for litigation and solicitor‑client privileged matters
• Provide litigation update
• Discuss Ontario Land Tribunal direction
• Approve By‑Law 2024‑124 to confirm meeting proceedings
• Adjourn the meeting

The special council meeting on December 3, 2024, was largely procedural. Council approved the agenda, entered a closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters, and reconvened to receive information and direction on a litigation update and Ontario Land Tribunal direction. No substantive public decisions were made; the only formal action was approving the confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Approved agenda as presented (SC-072)
• Entered closed session at 2:01 p.m. for litigation and solicitor-client privilege (SC-073)
• Reconvened in open session at 2:52 p.m. (SC-074)
• Approved By-Law 2024-124 confirming proceedings (SC-075)
• Adjourned at 2:53 p.m. (SC-076)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive reports on two proposed street closures and a zoning by‑law amendment. Items include the closure and conveyance of part of Wellington Street and part of Erie Street (Plan 17B) in Woodhouse, and the closure of a road allowance between Lots 6 and 7 in Concession 9, Townsend. The committee will also receive a development application for 14 Oakes Blvd, Vittoria, including a proposed zoning by‑law amendment. Comments received at this meeting will be considered in future staff recommendation reports.

• Proposed Closure and Conveyance of Part Wellington Street and Part Erie Street, Plan 17B, Woodhouse (CS‑24‑172)
• Proposed Closure and Conveyance of Part Road Allowance Between Lots 6 and 7, Concession 9, Townsend (CS‑24‑169)
• Development Application ZNPL2024382 – 14 Oakes Blvd, Vittoria, with proposed Zoning By‑Law Amendment (CD‑24‑163)

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee met on December 3, 2024, to receive reports and public comments on proposed road closures in Woodhouse and Townsend, as well as a development application in Vittoria. No final decisions were made; all items were received for information to be considered in future staff recommendation reports.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution No. PH-047)
• Received Report CS-24-172 regarding Wellington and Erie Street closures for information (Resolution No. PH-048)
• Received Report CS-24-169 regarding Townsend road allowance closure for information (Resolution No. PH-049)
• Received Report CD-24-163 for development application ZNPL2024382 at 14 Oakes Blvd for information (Resolution No. PH-050)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:28 p.m. (Resolution No. PH-051)

Board of Health

The agenda for the Norfolk County Board of Health meeting on 2024-12-03 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive business.

By-law Appeals Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County By‑law Appeals Committee meeting on 2024‑12‑03 contains no listed items, descriptions, categories, numbers, or attachments. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda content.

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Sustainability Advisory Committee will meet on November 28, 2024 to approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 11, 2024 meeting. The committee will hear deputations, receive presentations, and consider any matters raised. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session and adjournment.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of previous minutes (Oct 11, 2024)
• Deputations
• Presentations
• Matters to be considered

The Sustainability Advisory Committee met on November 28, 2024, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the main activity was a workshop presented by staff and a guest from the Ontario Resource Center for Climate Adaptation. The next meeting date for 2025 was deferred.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution No. 28)
• Approved October 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Resolution No. 29)
• Adjourned at 3:04 p.m. (Resolution No. 30)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-11-28 does not contain any specific agenda items. The agenda document only shows generic placeholders with no descriptions, categories, numbers, or attachments. Consequently, no decisions or discussion topics are detailed for this meeting.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to discuss operational reports and a lease involving the Grand Erie District School Board. The board will also hold a closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations.

• Finance Committee Report on Grand Erie District School Board Lease #24-11-04
• Operations Monitoring Report October 2024 #24-11-01
• Ontario Digital Public Library Meeting report #24-11-03
• Confirming By-Law 2024-10-LIB
• Closed session regarding labour relations and personal matters of identifiable individuals

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved a report and formal letter expressing intent to extend its lease with the Grand Erie District School Board at Lakewood Elementary School in Port Dover, set to expire in 2028. The board also received the October operations report, directed the CEO to draft a letter to the MPP about the Ontario Digital Public Library, and approved minutes and a confirming by-law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved intent to extend lease with Grand Erie District School Board at Lakewood Elementary School (carried)
• Received October 2024 Operations Monitoring Report #24-11-01 (carried)
• Directed CEO to draft letter to MPP about Ontario Digital Public Library (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved confidential minutes of early and late closed sessions (carried)
• Approved direction taken in closed session (carried)
• Approved confirming by-law 2024-10-LIB (carried)

Council Workshop

The Norfolk County Council Workshop includes information updates and training for council members. Council members will hear a presentation on the Recreation Master Plan. A separate presentation will cover programs and services provided by Housing Services and Homelessness Prevention Services, followed by a question-and-answer period. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Information updates and training of council members
• Presentation on the Recreation Master Plan
• Presentation on Housing and Homelessness Prevention Services

The Norfolk County Council met for a workshop session on November 26, 2024, to receive information updates and training. Presentations were given on the Recreation Master Plan and a Housing and Homelessness Prevention Services Overview. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda only includes the meeting title, date, and committee name, with no specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details. Therefore, no decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda.

Norfolk Heritage Committee

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

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee meeting on November 21, 2024 will consider the proposed 2025‑2034 Levy Capital Plan (CS‑24‑162). It will also review the award of a tender for two pumper apparatus, one tanker apparatus, and one aerial platform (CAO‑24‑114). Deputations will be heard from the Turkey Point Pickleball Committee and from Rosemary Jamieson regarding park improvements and moving funding to the 2025 budget. A financial management and planning presentation is scheduled to be provided at the meeting.

• Proposed 2025‑2034 Levy Capital Plan (CS‑24‑162)
• Award of Tender for two pumper apparatus, one tanker apparatus, and one aerial platform (CAO‑24‑114)
• Deputation from Doug Johnson – Turkey Point Pickleball Committee
• Deputation from Rosemary Jamieson – request to move Turkey Point funding to 2025 budget
• Financial Management and Planning Presentation (to be provided November 21, 2024)

The Budget Committee approved the 2025 Levy Capital Budget totaling $59,376,000 and received the 2026-2034 capital forecast of $625,121,000 as information. It also authorized contracts for fire apparatus totaling $6,647,778. A motion to remove the Industrial Land Study from the capital budget was defeated.

• Approved 2025 Levy Capital Budget of $59,376,000 (BC-66)
• Received 2026-2034 capital forecast of $625,121,000 as information (BC-66)
• Authorized $3,939,028 contract with Fort Garry Fire Trucks for two pumpers and one tanker (BC-67)
• Authorized $2,708,750 contract with City View Specialty Vehicles for one aerial platform (BC-67)
• Amended capital budgets to total $9,422,000 for fire apparatus (BC-67)
• Defeated motion to remove Industrial Land Study from capital budget (BC-65)
• Directed staff to report on Simcoe Soccer Park maintenance costs and revenue (BC-63)
• Directed staff to report on Ride Norfolk (BC-64)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider six development applications seeking relief from zoning requirements, including height, floor area, lot frontage, side‑yard setbacks, and minimum distance separation. The Committee will also vote on a motion to adopt the October 23, 2024 meeting minutes.

• ANPL2024291 – Devos Farms Ltd. seeks a 1.32 m height increase to 7.32 m and 32.5 sq m additional floor area for a 132.5 sq m accessory outbuilding at 160 La Salette Rd, La Salette (Hamlet Residential zone).
• ANPL2024303 – Kevin Elliott requests 97 sq m extra floor area for a residential accessory building (total 297 sq m), 20.79 sq m extra for an ARDU (total 95.79 sq m), and a 3 m height increase to 8 m for an ARDU at 173 Old Highway 24, Waterford.
• ANPL2024318 – Adriaan Scherpenzeel asks to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation from 152 m to 98.9 m (a 53.1 m reduction) at 245 O'Mahoney Rd, Simcoe.
• BNPL2024079, ANPL2024080, ANPL2024333 – Three related applications by Kerry Cripaul and Kevin Constantine to sever and adjust lot frontages, areas, and side‑yard setbacks for the property at 22 3rd Concession Rd, Tillsonburg (RH Zone).
• Motion to adopt the October 23, 2024 meeting minutes.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

Council

The council will read and pass a series of by‑laws, including By‑Law 2024‑118 that establishes user fees and service charges. It will also approve three development applications: a rezoning at 24 St. Ladislaus Street, a subdivision at 19 North Street, and official‑plan and zoning amendments for the Long Point wetland area. Information memos on a Harbour Street property sale and a by‑law repeal are presented as consent items.

• By‑Law 2024‑118 – to establish user fees and service charges
• Development Application ZNPL2024276 – rezoning 24 St. Ladislaus Street to Hamlet Residential
• Development Application 28TPL2024207 – approval of subdivision plan for 19 North Street, Courtland
• OPNPL2024218 & ZNPL2024220 – official‑plan and zoning amendments for Long Point wetland site
• Information Memo – County Land Review Project property sale update for Harbour Street, Port Dover

Norfolk County Council approved three development applications, including a zoning change at 24 St. Ladislaus Street, a draft plan for 19 North Street in Courtland, and Official Plan and zoning amendments for lands in Long Point. Council also passed a motion supporting the Solve the Crisis Campaign, calling on provincial and federal governments to address homelessness, mental health, and addictions. Additionally, staff were directed to create a Development Infill Incentive Program, with a report due by Q3 2025.

• Approved zoning change at 24 St. Ladislaus Street from R3 to RH with special provision (C-238)
• Approved draft plan for 19 North Street, Courtland (C-239)
• Approved Official Plan and zoning amendments for Part of Block A, Long Point (C-240)
• Appointed four councillors to Long Point Region Conservation Authority board (C-241)
• Passed by-laws 2024-112 to 2024-116 and 2024-118 to 2024-122 (C-242)
• Supported Solve the Crisis Campaign, urging provincial/federal action on homelessness and mental health (C-243)
• Directed staff to create a Development Infill Incentive Program, report by Q3 2025 (C-244)

Council-in-Committee

Council will consider extending and amending the encroachment agreement for Highway 59 at Big Creek. It will approve a $307,500 contract with PK Construction to complete interior renovations and septic line replacement at the Langton Community Centre, accompanied by a budget amendment. The meeting will also adopt a consolidated traffic‑control bylaw that repeals former traffic bylaws and directs new stop‑sign installations. Additional items include temporary road‑closure bylaws for several Christmas events, a procurement‑card policy update, and a memorandum of understanding with the Norfolk County Public Library.

• Encroachment Agreement extension for Highway 59 at Big Creek (EIS‑24‑086)
• $307,500 contract with PK Construction for Langton Community Centre interior renovation and septic line replacement (OPS‑24‑030)
• Consolidated Traffic Control Bylaw to repeal former traffic bylaws and install new stop signs (EIS‑24‑083)
• Temporary road‑closure bylaws for Simcoe Christmas Panorama, Port Dover ChristmasFest, Delhi BIA Christmas Parade, and Port Rowan Tree Lighting (CS‑24‑150, CS‑24‑156, CS‑24‑160, CS‑24‑161)
• Memorandum of Understanding and lease agreement with Norfolk County Public Library (CAO‑24‑079)

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee approved the temporary closure of Marburg Road at Black Creek pending bridge replacement options, adopted a consolidated traffic control bylaw, and authorized a $307,500 contract for Langton Community Centre renovations. Two motions to support a federal conservation goal were defeated, and a physician recruitment report was deferred. The meeting also included closed-session decisions on property and staffing matters.

• Approved formal and temporary closure of Marburg Road at Black Creek until bridge replacement decision (CIC-298)
• Approved consolidated traffic control bylaw, repealing former bylaws and directing stop sign changes (CIC-299)
• Authorized $307,500 CCDC-2 contract with PK Construction for Langton Community Centre renovations (CIC-301)
• Defeated motion to support 30% conservation goal and add county forests to protected areas database (CIC-302)
• Defeated amended motion to support 30% goal and report on proposed properties (CIC-303)
• Approved revised Procurement Card Policy CS-27 (CIC-305)
• Deferred physician recruitment report to next council meeting with hospital representative (CIC-306)
• Approved 2025 council meeting dates (CIC-307)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review 2024 Key Performance Indicators and propose action items for 2025. The board will also discuss draft reports regarding the CIP and Quality of Life implementation.

• 2024 Key Performance Indicators (KIP) review
• 2025 Proposed Action Items
• Draft CIP Report
• Draft Quality of Life report
• Review of Current Workplan

The committee received several reports for information, including a presentation from the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance and updates on key performance indicators, the draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP), and quality of life reports. Members formally endorsed the 2025 proposed action items.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 21)
• Approved September 11, 2024 minutes (Resolution 22)
• Received Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance presentation (Resolution 23)
• Received 2024 Key Performance Indicators report (Resolution 24)
• Endorsed 2025 proposed action items (Resolution 25)
• Received draft CIP report (Resolution 26)
• Received draft Quality of Life report (Resolution 27)
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 28)

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee will review four development applications, including a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Birds Canada and a housekeeping by-law. Staff reports indicate the items will be received for information rather than immediate approval.

• ZNPL2024220: Zoning amendment for Birds Canada (CD-24-141)
• ZNPL2024277: 2024 Housekeeping By-law (CD-24-140)
• ZNPL2024276: Zoning amendment for 24 St. Ladislaus Street (CD-24-133)
• ZNPL2024331: Zoning amendment for 2328 Nixon Road (CD-24-130)

The Public Hearing Committee received staff reports for four development applications, including a Birds Canada proposal, a housekeeping by-law, a rezoning at 24 St. Ladislaus Street, and a plan of subdivision/rezoning at 2328 Nixon Road. No decisions were made; all items were received for information, with public comments to be considered in future staff reports or decisions. No members of the public spoke on the first three items, but three residents expressed concerns about the Nixon Road development.

• Received Birds Canada applications OPNPL2024218 and ZNPL2024220 for information (carried)
• Received housekeeping by-law application ZNPL2024277 for information (carried)
• Received rezoning application ZNPL2024276 for 24 St. Ladislaus Street for information (carried)
• Received applications 28TPL2024288 and ZNPL2024331 for 2328 Nixon Road for information (carried)

Board of Health

The Haldimand‑Norfolk Health Unit Board will approve the agenda and receive two staff reports—Respiratory Season 2024/25 and the Strategic Plan Action Plan—as information. It will also adopt By‑law 2024‑11‑BH, which confirms the proceedings of this regular Board of Health meeting. An early closed session is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda (consent item)
• Receipt of Respiratory Season 2024/25 report (HSS‑24‑050) as information
• Receipt of Strategic Plan Action Plan report (HSS‑24‑048) as information
• Adoption of By‑law 2024‑11‑BH to confirm meeting proceedings
• Early closed session

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health held a routine meeting, approving the amended agenda, prior meeting minutes, and receiving informational reports on the respiratory season and the strategic plan action plan. The board also entered closed session to discuss personal matters and solicitor-client privileged advice, including a verbal update on a potential merger with Brant County Health Unit. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved amended agenda (BOH-064, carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (BOH-065, carried)
• Approved minutes of Oct 2 and Oct 30, 2024 meetings (BOH-066, carried)
• Received October alPHa InfoBreak as information (BOH-067, carried)
• Received Respiratory Season 2024/25 report as information (BOH-068, carried)
• Received Strategic Plan Action Plan report as information (BOH-069, carried)
• Entered closed session at 1:10 p.m. (BOH-070, carried)
• Received closed session verbal updates on vaccine/preventable disease and potential merger (BOH-072, BOH-073, carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

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

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review proposed rate changes for water and wastewater services, including a rate remodeling plan for 2025-2033 and a request for a non-union economic increase.

• Discussion of Proposed 2025 Rate Budget (CS-24-130)
• Water Rate Remodeling (2025-2033) - CS-24-145
• 2025 Non Union Economic Increase - CAO-24-106
• Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund – Successful Application - CS-24-152
• Environmental and Infrastructure Services Presentation

The Budget Committee approved the proposed 2025 Rate Budget, including a net rate requirement of $32,792,600 and a rate capital budget of $8,659,000, with water and wastewater rates applied from January 1, 2025. The vote was 8 to 1, with Councillor Brunton opposed. The committee also approved consent items, including a Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement and a 3% non-union economic increase for 2025.

• Approved 2025 Rate Budget with $32,792,600 net rate requirement and $8,659,000 capital budget (8-1)
• Approved 2025 Water & Wastewater Rates effective January 1, 2025 (8-1)
• Received 2026-2034 Rate Capital Forecast of $413,150,000 as information
• Authorized Treasurer and Mayor to enter into Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund Transfer Payment Agreement
• Approved 3% non-union economic increase for 2025 (unanimous)

Special Council

The Special Council will consider two by‑laws that affect water services and financing. By‑Law 2024‑109 would approve the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure for the Housing‑Enabling Water Systems Fund. By‑Law 2024‑110 would set 2025 water rates, wastewater surcharges, and related user fees. A staff report on the 2025 Non‑Union Economic Increase (CAO‑24‑106) will also be received for information.

• By‑Law 2024‑109: Authorize execution of Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Infrastructure for the Housing‑Enabling Water Systems Fund
• By‑Law 2024‑110: Provide for 2025 water rates, wastewater surcharges, and approved miscellaneous user fees
• Staff Report CAO‑24‑106: 2025 Non‑Union Economic Increase (information memo)
• By‑Law 2024‑111: Confirming proceedings of Special Council October 31, 2024
• Ceremonial activities, agenda approval, and disclosure of pecuniary interest

Council approved a 3% economic increase for non-union employees in 2025, as outlined in report CAO-24-106. They also passed two by-laws: one authorizing a transfer payment agreement for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, and another setting water rates and wastewater surcharges. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved 3% non-union economic increase for 2025 (unanimous)
• Passed By-Law 2024-109 authorizing transfer payment agreement for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (unanimous)
• Passed By-Law 2024-110 setting water rates and wastewater surcharges (unanimous)
• Approved By-Law 2024-111 confirming proceedings (unanimous)

Special Board of Health

The Special Board of Health will meet on October 30, 2024 at the Norfolk County Administration Building, 50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe, ON. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interest, and a closed session under the Municipal Act. The board will discuss the proposed merger of the Brant County Health Unit with the Haldimand‑Norfolk Health Unit. It will also consider confirming By‑law 2024‑10‑BH (and By‑law 2024‑110‑BH) that records the meeting’s proceedings.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Closed session to discuss personal matters, litigation, confidential information, and negotiation positions per Municipal Act
• Discussion of proposed merger of Brant County Health Unit and Haldimand‑Norfolk Health Unit
• Confirmation of By‑law 2024‑10‑BH (and By‑law 2024‑110‑BH) to record the meeting’s proceedings

Norfolk Heritage Committee

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

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the September 23, 2024 Advisory Committee meeting minutes, receive updates on public health and social services, and review the Respiratory Season 2024/25 report and the Strategic Plan Action Plan. It will also receive the October alPHa InfoBreak communication and discuss any other business before setting the next meeting date.

• Adoption of September 23, 2024 Advisory Committee minutes
• Public Health – Respiratory Season 2024/25 report (HSS-24-050)
• Public Health – Strategic Plan Action Plan (HSS-24-048)
• October alPHa InfoBreak communication
• Discussion of other business

The Haldimand and Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee met on October 28, 2024. The committee adopted the previous meeting's minutes and received three staff reports as information only. No new policies, budgets, or recommendations were approved or debated during this session.

• Adopted September 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received Respiratory Season 2024/25 report (HSS-24-050) as information
• Received Strategic Plan Action Plan report (HSS-24-048) as information
• Received October alPHA InfoBreak communication as information
• Adjourned meeting at 9:42 a.m.

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee will meet on October 28, 2024. The agenda includes a disclosure of pecuniary interest, a closed‑session discussion on the proposed merger of the Brant County Health Unit with the Haldimand‑Norfolk Health Unit, and a report out of that closed session. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Closed‑session discussion of proposed merger of Brant County Health Unit and Haldimand‑Norfolk Health Unit
• Report out of closed session
• Adjournment

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and disclosures. It will set the meeting schedule for 2025 and consider a workshop related to the Master Recreation Plan. The meeting also includes deputations, presentations, and other business.

• Set 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Workshop – Master Recreation Plan

The Norfolk County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved its agenda and previous meeting minutes, and held discussions regarding the 2025 meeting schedule and the Master Recreation Plan survey. No other formal decisions or votes on policy items were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:59 p.m. (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review the 2024 key performance indicators, discuss proposed 2025 action items, and consider draft reports on the Capital Improvement Plan and Quality of Life. No decisions are recorded; the meeting is for presentation and discussion of these documents.

• 2024 key performance indicators (KPI) review
• 2025 proposed Action Items
• Draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) report
• Draft Quality of Life report

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed and endorsed four key reports: the 2025 Proposed Action Items, the Draft CIP Report, the Draft Quality of Life Report, and the 2024 Key Performance Indicators. All resolutions were carried unanimously. The committee also noted recent awards won by Norfolk County projects.

• Agenda approved (Resolution 37)
• September 18, 2024 minutes approved (Resolution 38)
• 2024 KPI Review received as information (Resolution 39)
• 2025 Proposed Action Items endorsed (Resolution 40)
• Draft CIP Report endorsed (Resolution 41)
• Draft Quality of Life Report endorsed (Resolution 42)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m. (Resolution 43)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider five applications seeking relief from zoning by-laws, including requests to adjust lot coverage and side yard setbacks in the Resort Residential zone and to extend a non-conforming holiday home in the Hazard Land zone.

• Review application to extend non-conforming holiday home at 16 Vaughan Drive
• Consider relief for lot coverage and side yard setbacks at 41 Ordnance Ave
• Review severance application for 1230 12th Concession Rd
• Review severance application for 1601 Old Brock Road
• Review application for 16 Ordnance Ave seeking lot area and coverage relief

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda, including a minor variance for a lot in Turkey Point with a condition requiring a Hydro One letter, a land severance in Langton, a severance in Vittoria, an extension of a non-conforming holiday home in Nanticoke, and a variance for accessory structure coverage in Turkey Point. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minor variance for 16 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point, with condition for Hydro One letter (carried)
• Approved land severance at 1230 12th Concession Rd, Langton, with condition 6 removed (carried)
• Approved land severance at 1601 Old Brock Street, Vittoria (carried)
• Approved extension of non-conforming holiday home at 16 Vaughan Drive, Nanticoke, no conditions (carried)
• Approved accessory structure variance at 41 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (carried)

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will approve its agenda, review and approve the September 23, 2024 minutes, and hear reports including the September 2024 Operations Monitoring Report and a Memorandum of Understanding. It will consider Confirming By‑Law 2024‑09LIB. Two closed‑session segments are scheduled: an early session on organizational structure (personnel matters) and a late session on labour relations and employee negotiations.

• Confirming By‑Law 2024‑09LIB (item 12.1)
• Early closed session – Organizational Structure Review (personnel matters)
• Late closed session – Labour relations and employee negotiations
• Operations Monitoring Report September 2024 (item 7.1)
• Memorandum of Understanding (item 7.2)

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with three specific amendments to the library lease agreement. The board also received the September 2024 Operations Monitoring Report for information. Two closed sessions were held to discuss personal matters and labour relations, with the board approving the direction taken in both sessions.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with lease amendments (carried)
• Received September 2024 Operations Monitoring Report for information (carried)
• Approved direction taken in early closed session on personal and labour matters (carried)
• Approved direction taken in late closed session on personal and labour matters (carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-09LIB confirming meeting proceedings (carried)

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee will review proposed 2025 user fees and service charges, present results of the 2025 budget engagement campaign, examine the 2025 OPP billing statement, and discuss new budget initiatives for 2025. The meeting also includes deputations from local groups such as the Simcoe BIA, Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation, the Norfolk County Public Library, SCOR, and GRCA.

• Proposed 2025 User Fees and Service Charges (CS-24-134)
• 2025 Budget Engagement Campaign Results (CS-24-132)
• 2025 OPP Billing Statement (CS-24-148)
• Proposed 2025 New Budget Initiatives (CS-24-133)
• Deputations from community groups (Simcoe BIA, Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corp, Norfolk County Public Library, SCOR, GRCA)

The Budget Committee approved the proposed 2025 User Fees and Service Charges, directing staff to prepare the by-law, and reinstated a 25% discount for funeral services at County facilities. A motion to increase all marina user fees by 15% was defeated. The committee also received several deputations and reports, and directed staff on grant streams and an OPP billing response.

• Approved 2025 User Fees and Service Charges (BC-39)
• Directed staff to prepare revised User Fees and Service Charges By-Law (BC-39)
• Directed staff to create two grant streams for charities and non-profits (BC-40)
• Reinstated 25% discount for funeral services at County facilities (BC-41)
• Defeated motion to increase all marina user fees by 15% (BC-42)
• Directed staff to send letter to OPP regarding annual billing statement (BC-45)
• Referred proposed new budget initiatives to Budget Committee for consideration (BC-46)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to decide on a 40-unit resort-oriented condominium at 436 Front Road and a zoning by-law amendment for 185 Robinson Street. The body will also discuss the closure of Livery Lane and a software extension for on-demand transit.

• Approval of a 40-unit resort-oriented farm dwelling condominium at 436 Front Road
• Zoning by-law amendment for 185 Robinson Street, Simcoe
• Closure and conveyance of Livery Lane (formerly Bay Street) at $8.03 per square foot
• Single source contract extension with Blaise Transit for Ride Norfolk On-Demand software
• Appointment of three new members to the Downtown Simcoe BIA Board

Council approved a vacant land condominium with 40 resort-oriented farm dwelling units, a horse ranch, tourist cabins, and a saloon at 436 Front Road. They also approved a zoning amendment for 185 Robinson Street in Simcoe, extending the Ride Norfolk on-demand software contract with Blaise Transit for 2025. Council directed staff to prepare a comprehensive historical financial report for public transparency.

• Approved 40-unit resort condominium at 436 Front Road (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 185 Robinson Street, Simcoe (carried)
• Approved single-source extension of Ride Norfolk software with Blaise Transit for 2025 (carried)
• Declared Bay Street (Livery Lane) surplus and approved closure/conveyance to 2610276 Ontario Inc. (unanimous)
• Passed by-laws 2024-96 to 2024-99, 2024-102, 2024-103, 2024-106, 2024-107 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare historical financial report for public (carried)
• Approved Simcoe BIA board appointments (carried)
• Urged province to continue funding Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025 (carried)

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee will review a draft Adaptation Implementation Plan and the Norfolk County Energy Conservation Policy. The meeting also includes a presentation from ORCCA and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Draft Adaptation Implementation Plan
• Review of Norfolk County Energy Conservation Policy
• Presentation from ORCCA on Adaptation Implementation Plan
• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Meeting at Norfolk County Administration Building, 50 Colborne St. S.

The Sustainability Advisory Committee received presentations regarding the Draft Adaptation Implementation Plan and the Norfolk County Energy Conservation Policy. Members also received information on the Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) plan and funding for erosion studies by the Long Point Biosphere.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 22)
• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (Resolution 23)
• Received ORCCA presentation as information (Resolution 24)
• Received Draft Adaptation Implementation Plan as information (Resolution 25)
• Received Norfolk County Energy Conservation Policy as information (Resolution 26)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:22 a.m. (Resolution 27)

Council-in-Committee

Council-in-Committee is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including road reconstructions and fleet upgrades. The body is also discussing service level changes for portable toilets and extensions to childcare and surveying contracts.

• Proposed budget increase from $100,000 to $150,000 for a fleet AVL/GPS system with DiCan
• Contract with TM3 INC for Delhi Mid-Block Pedestrian Signal Installation for $174,874.91
• Funding application for the reconstruction of James St, from Crosier Street to Wilson Avenue, Delhi
• Proposed increase of portable toilet service to a minimum of 2 times per week
• Two-year service agreement extension with Today’s Family for Licensed Home Child Care

Council-in-Committee decided to retain public ownership of both municipal marinas and directed staff to review capital budgets and user fees. Members also approved a consolidated speed by-law, authorized a $1.19M contract for Long Point Causeway road work, and increased service levels for portable toilets.

• Voted to retain public ownership of both municipal marinas
• Approved $1.19M contract for Long Point Causeway road rehabilitation
• Increased portable toilet service frequency to twice weekly
• Approved $174,874 contract for Delhi pedestrian signal installation
• Amended 2024 capital budget for fleet GPS system to $150,000
• Approved new Provincial Offences Act Fine Collection policy
• Adopted consolidated speed by-law for all county roads
• Amended ice rental policy to require 7-day cancellation notice

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve the meeting agenda and receive several staff reports as information. It will endorse a Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services base funding increase of $60,745 and a budget amendment that adds a 0.5 full‑time equivalent position to the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program. The board will also endorse the Icelandic Prevention Model as a local strategy to reduce youth substance use. Finally, the board will adopt By‑law 2024-9-BH to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Approve $60,745 base funding increase for Healthy Babies Healthy Children program (HSS‑24‑041)
• Approve budget amendment adding 0.5 FTE to Healthy Babies Healthy Children program
• Endorse implementation of the Icelandic Prevention Model for youth substance use (HSS‑24‑035)
• Adopt By‑law 2024-9-BH confirming the Board of Health proceedings
• Receive staff reports HSS‑24‑041 and HSS‑24‑035 as information

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health approved a $60,745 base funding increase from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services along with a 0.5 full-time equivalent staff increase for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program. The board also endorsed implementing the Icelandic Prevention Model to address youth substance use and approved the July 3, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (Resolution BOH-057)
• Received Acting Medical Officer of Health update as information (Resolution BOH-058)
• Approved July 3, 2024 Board of Health minutes (Resolution BOH-059)
• Accepted $60,745 ministry base funding increase and 0.5 FTE increase for Healthy Babies Healthy Children program (Resolution BOH-060)
• Endorsed Icelandic Prevention Model for youth substance use prevention (Resolution BOH-061)
• Approved Confirming By-law 2024-9-BH (Resolution BOH-062)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:53 p.m. (Resolution BOH-063)

By-law Appeals Committee

The By‑law Appeals Committee meeting scheduled for 2 Oct 2024 has no items listed in the agenda. No decisions, discussions, or hearings are detailed. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders.

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is meeting to receive information and public comments on two development applications. These include a zoning amendment for Birds Canada and a county-initiated housekeeping by-law.

• OPNPL2024218 and ZNPL2024220: Official Plan and Zoning Amendment for Birds Canada (CD-24-124)
• ZNPL2024277: 2024 Housekeeping By-law (CD-24-125)

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee met and deferred two items requiring additional public notice: an Official Plan and zoning amendment for Birds Canada, and a 2024 housekeeping zoning by-law. Both reports were postponed until the November 5, 2024 Public Hearing Committee meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution No. PH-037)
• Deferred staff report CD-24-124 for Birds Canada to November 5, 2024 (Resolution No. PH-038)
• Deferred staff report CD-24-125 for 2024 Housekeeping By-law to November 5, 2024 (Resolution No. PH-039)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:28 p.m. (Resolution No. PH-040)

Mayor's Affordability Roundtable

The Norfolk County Mayor's Affordability Roundtable scheduled for September 24, 2024, has no agenda items listed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.

Council Workshop

Council members will meet for information updates and training. The session focuses on reviewing the Ride Norfolk Transit Master Plan and operational plans for winter control and forestry.

• Ride Norfolk Transit Master Plan Workshop Session (CD-24-099)
• Winter Control and MMS Workshop
• Forestry Operations Presentation
• 2024 Council Workshop Trails

This was an information and training workshop, not a decision-making meeting. Council received presentations on the Ride Norfolk Transit Master Plan, winter control operations, and forestry/trails, with questions and answers. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was informational only

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to discuss the preliminary 2025 levy supported operating budget. The board will also review operations monitoring and social return on investment reports.

• Preliminary 2025 Levy Supported Operating Budget report #24-09-03
• Social Return on Investment Board Report #24-09-01
• Operations Monitoring Report August 2024 #24-09-02
• Confirming By-Law 2024-08LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved the Preliminary 2025 Levy Supported Operating Budget with a 13.9% increase, including new budget initiatives, and authorized staff to seek Council approval. The board also received the Social Return on Investment report showing $6.96 return per municipal dollar invested, and approved the August 2024 operations monitoring report.

• Approved Preliminary 2025 Levy Supported Operating Budget with 13.9% increase (carried)
• Authorized staff to seek Council approval of 2025 Levy and New Business Initiatives (carried)
• Received Social Return on Investment Report #24-09-01 for information (carried)
• Received and approved Operations Monitoring Report for August 2024 #24-09-02 (carried)
• Approved Confirming By-law 2024-08LIB (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program funding, the Planet Youth approach to youth substance‑use prevention, and the 10‑year Housing and Homelessness Plan. It will also review the Housing Services Review and consider extending the licensed home child‑care agency service agreement. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on reports and information sharing.

• Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program & Funding Update (HSS‑24‑041)
• The Planet Youth Approach to Youth Substance Use Prevention (HSS‑24‑035)
• 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan – Year 9: 2023 (HSS‑24‑037)
• Housing Services Review (HSS‑24‑043)
• Licensed Home Child Care Agency Service Agreement Extension (HSS‑24‑046)

The committee endorsed a $60,745 base funding increase for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program, approved a 0.5 FTE increase, and endorsed the Icelandic Prevention Model to reduce youth substance use. It also directed staff to forward the Year 9 Housing and Homelessness Plan report to the ministry and post it online, and authorized extending the Licensed Home Child Care agreement with Today's Family for two years.

• Endorsed $60,745 Ministry funding increase for Healthy Babies Healthy Children (carried)
• Approved 0.5 FTE increase for Healthy Babies Healthy Children program (carried)
• Endorsed Icelandic Prevention Model for youth substance use prevention (carried)
• Directed staff to forward Year 9 Housing and Homelessness Plan to ministry (carried)
• Directed staff to post Year 9 Housing and Homelessness Plan online (carried)
• Authorized two-year extension of Licensed Home Child Care agreement with Today's Family (carried)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Advisory Committee will meet on September 23, 2024 to discuss several heritage-related items. Topics include Christ Church in Vittoria, delegated authority matters, the Sovereen/Murdoch property, an update from the Heritage Review Sub‑Committee, and the Places of Worship Project. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Christ Church, Vittoria
• Delegated Authority
• Sovereen/Murdoch Property
• Heritage Review Sub‑Committee Update
• Places of Worship Project

The Norfolk Heritage Advisory Committee met on September 23, 2024, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. The draft report on Christ Church, Vittoria was discussed but deferred to the next meeting. Updates were provided on the Sovereen/Murdoch property, the Heritage Review Sub-Committee, and plans for 2025 Heritage Engagement Sessions. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2024 (Carried)
• Deferred Christ Church, Vittoria draft report to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 a.m. (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The September 19, 2024 meeting agenda for Norfolk County's Accessibility Advisory Committee contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or discussions.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to consider updates to arena dressing rooms and concession operations. The body will also discuss ice allocation policies and the timeline for the Master Recreation Plan titled Recreation Without Borders.

• Arena renovations including dressing room updates and concession operations
• Fall/Winter ice allocations and Ice Allocation Policy update
• Master Recreation Plan - Recreation Without Borders timeline and survey
• Summer 2025 Needs Survey
• Discussion on the purpose and roles of the Recreation and Parks Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, with no substantive decisions made. Members received information on arena renovations, ice allocation, the Master Recreation Plan, and a summer 2025 needs survey, and heard public concerns. The next meeting was moved from November 21 to October 24, 2024.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of Jan 25 and Mar 21, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Rescheduled next meeting from Nov 21 to Oct 24, 2024
• Adjourned at 5:12 p.m. (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance and updates on Ride Norfolk Transit, BR & E, a DEI event, and the Community Improvement Plan. The committee will also review the 2024 Report Card and discuss priorities for the 2025 department. Additional items include a wrap‑up of Agricultural Tour Day and a discussion of future in‑person meetings.

• Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance presentation
• Ride Norfolk Transit – update
• Community Improvement Plan – update
• 2024 Report Card – review
• 2025 Department Priorities – discussion

The Economic Development Advisory Committee held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving a presentation from the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance as information. Staff provided updates on several topics, including Ride Norfolk Transit, the Community Improvement Plan, and 2025 department priorities, but no substantive decisions were made. The next meeting was rescheduled to October 24, 2024.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 19, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Received Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance presentation as information (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting to October 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider ten applications for land severances, boundary adjustments, and minor variances. Items include agricultural lot adjustments at 679 Windham Rd 5, 669 Norfolk County Rd 19 W, and 1771 Norfolk County Rd 23, as well as minor variances on properties such as 51 Brown Street W and 44 Ridgewood Drive. The body will vote on consent and variance requests and adopt the previous meeting’s minutes.

• BNPL2024253‑ANPL2024254: consent to sever a parcel and add 10.467 ha at 679 Windham Rd 5 (Agricultural Zone)
• BNPL2024247: consent to sever a parcel and add land at 669 Norfolk County Rd 19 W (Agricultural Zone)
• BNPL2024235‑ANPL2024236: consent for a 4024 sq m lot at 1771 Norfolk County Rd 23 (Agricultural Zone)
• ANPL2024234: minor variance for rear yard setback to 5.78 m and front yard setback to 4.5 m at 51 Brown St W (R1‑A Zone)
• ANPL2024245: minor variance to allow 126.74 sq m outbuilding in Hazard Land zone at 461 Highway 19 S (Tillsonburg)

The Committee of Adjustment approved nine applications for land severances, boundary adjustments, and zoning variances during their September 18, 2024, meeting. One application regarding a lot swap in the Agricultural Zone was deferred at the agent's request.

• Approved Bergman severance and boundary adjustment (BNPL2024253/ANPL2024254)
• Approved Addison land severance (BNPL2024247)
• Deferred Ez Grow Farms lot swap application (BNPL2024235/ANPL2024236)
• Approved Paauw farm split severance (BNPL2024248)
• Approved Gammon rear and front yard setback variances (ANPL2024234)
• Approved Teichroeb/Baxter accessory structure variance (ANPL2024144)
• Approved Booth/Boyer lot coverage variance (ANPL2024237)
• Approved Maunder/Sexsmith outbuilding variance (ANPL2024245)

Council

Council will consider several reports and approvals, including engineer reports on local drains, consent items, and deputations. The meeting includes decisions on zoning amendments for properties on 12th Concession Road, Norfolk Street South and 7 Decou Road, and 43 Albert Street. Staff reports propose capital budget increases for the County Road 57 Drain ($58,000) and the Department of Highways No. 1 Drain ($180,000). By‑laws for drainage works and an Indigenous Acknowledgement statement are also slated for approval.

• Approve $180,000 increase to Department of Highways No.1 Drain capital budget (funded $114,000 external recoveries, $66,000 debentures)
• Approve $58,000 increase to County Road 57 Drain capital budget (funded $11,000 external recoveries, $47,000 debentures)
• Approve zoning amendment for 1295 12th Concession Road to Rural Industrial with special provision 14.1063
• Approve official‑plan and zoning amendments for 481 & 487 Norfolk Street South and 7 Decou Road (Urban Residential OP with special policy 7.7.2.23; Zoning change to CRB with special provision 14.1059)
• Approve By‑Laws 2024‑83 to 2024‑86, 2024‑88, 2024‑92 to 2024‑94 and drainage by‑laws 2024‑89, 2024‑90, 2024‑91

Council denied applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law for 481 and 487 Norfolk Street South and 7 Decou Road, Simcoe, after a motion to approve was defeated. The council also approved several other items, including zoning amendments, drainage works, and a review of planning policies to align with the new Provincial Planning Policy Statement.

• Denied OPNPL2024111 and ZNPL2024131 for 481/487 Norfolk St. S and 7 Decou Rd, Simcoe (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1295 12th Concession Rd (MR to MR with special provision) (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 43 Albert St (Agricultural to Hamlet Residential with special provision) (carried)
• Adopted County Road 57 Drain report and increased capital budget to $58,000 (carried)
• Adopted Ronson Drain – McCool Petition report and allocated $45,000 (carried)
• Adopted Department of Highways No. 1 Drain report and increased capital budget to $180,000 (carried)
• Approved Indigenous Acknowledgement statement and directed staff to implement (carried)
• Directed staff to review planning policies for alignment with new Provincial Planning Policy Statement (carried)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will hold its September 11 meeting to review recent program updates, reports, and upcoming priorities. Items include updates on the Community Improvement Plan, DEI events, the 2024 Report Card, and plans for 2025, as well as a wrap‑up of Agricultural Tour Day. The committee will also receive updates on the Temporary Foreign Worker and Seasonal Agricultural Programs and discuss land‑use planning in the county.

• Community Improvement Plan – Update
• DEI Event Update
• 2024 Report Card
• 2025 Priorities
• Temporary Foreign Worker Programs and Seasonal Agricultural Program – Updates

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee met on September 11, 2024, and approved its agenda and previous meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates from staff and the chair, including on the Community Improvement Plan, DEI events, 2024 report card, 2025 priorities, agricultural tour wrap-up, temporary foreign worker programs, and land use planning. The next meeting was rescheduled from November 13 to November 6, 2024.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes from May 8 and July 10, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Rescheduled next meeting to November 6, 2024
• Adjourned at 11:32 a.m. (carried)

Council-in-Committee

The Council‑in‑Committee will approve the agenda and receive a July 31 Capital Status Report. It will adopt several Development Charge policy changes, including new default and application fees. The council will also authorize a watermain encroachment agreement on Highway 3 at Rob Blake Way and a 2‑hour parking restriction on Colborne Street North. Finally, it will approve a $34,430,430 contract for the Port Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 upgrade and increase the project budget by $3,318,000 to $40,355,000.

• Approve $34,430,430 contract with H.I.R.A. Ltd. for Port Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 upgrades and raise the project budget by $3,318,000 to $40,355,000.
• Adopt Development Charge policy updates: $550 default fee, $1,500 application fee, and 1% monitoring fee up to $10,000 per project.
• Authorize the CAO and Clerk to execute a watermain encroachment agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the existing watermain under Highway 3 at Rob Blake Way.
• Amend Parking By‑law 2011‑189 to impose a 2‑hour parking restriction on both sides of Colborne Street North between Union St and Young St.
• Receive and approve the Capital Status Report – July 31 2024 (CS‑24‑114) and related information memos.

Council approved a $34.4M contract for the Port Dover Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades and increased the project budget by $3.3M. They also approved a weekly green bin organics program, expanded leaf and yard waste collection, and referred the marina ownership report to October. Several other contracts and budget amendments were approved.

• Approved $34,430,430 contract for Port Dover WWTP upgrades (CIC-225)
• Approved weekly source separated organics/green bin program County-wide (CIC-227)
• Approved expanding leaf and yard waste program to 9 hamlets (CIC-229)
• Approved $1,645,688.40 janitorial services contract with Corporate Mirror Inc. (CIC-216)
• Approved $690,810 Ninth Concession Drain construction contract (CIC-216)
• Approved $50,000 budget for Housing Needs Assessment (CIC-219)
• Referred marina ownership report to October 9 meeting (CIC-245)
• Deferred Delegated Authority By-law to October 9 meeting (CIC-244)

Board of Health

The agenda for the Norfolk County Board of Health meeting on 2024-09-04 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda entries. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are detailed in the document.

Special Council

Norfolk County Council will decide on zoning amendments for two properties: one in Waterford and two in Simcoe. Staff recommend approval for both applications, with no public input received for the Waterford property and public comments considered for the Simcoe properties.

• Amend zoning for 42 Mechanic Street West, Waterford from Urban Residential Type 1 to Type 2 with special provision
• Amend Official Plan and zoning for 481/487 Norfolk Street South and 7 Decou Road, Simcoe to Urban Residential with site-specific policy and CRB zone with special provision
• By-Law 2024-82 for 42 Mechanic Street West, Simcoe
• By-Law 2024-85 for 487 Norfolk Street South, Simcoe
• By-Law 2024-86 for 487 Norfolk Street South, Simcoe

Norfolk County Council approved a zoning amendment for 42 Mechanic Street West, Waterford, changing the designation from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) to Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) with a special provision. A separate application for 481 and 487 Norfolk Street South and 7 Decou Road, Simcoe, was deferred to the September 17, 2024 regular council meeting at the applicant's request. The meeting also approved the confirming by-law and adjourned.

• Approved zoning amendment ZNPL2024148 for 42 Mechanic Street West, Waterford (R1-A to R2 with special provision 14.1064)
• Deferred OPNPL2024111 and ZNPL2024131 for 481 and 487 Norfolk Street South and 7 Decou Road, Simcoe to September 17, 2024
• Approved By-Law 2024-82 for the zoning amendment at 42 Mechanic Street West
• Approved By-Law 2024-87 confirming proceedings of the Special Council meeting

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive staff reports for five development applications and consider public comments. Items include a subdivision at 19 North Street, a zoning by‑law for 42 Mechanic Street, a zoning by‑law for 43 Albert Street, a zoning amendment for 1295 12th Concession Road, and the BB Ranch zoning by‑law amendment. For the BB Ranch application (CD‑24‑113) the committee will consider comments for final approval and note that the by‑law will be completed under By‑law 2022‑106, which delegates approval to the Director of Planning.

• CD‑24‑102 – Development application 28TPL2024207 for 19 North Street, Courtland
• CD‑24‑090 – Zoning By‑Law amendment for 42 Mechanic Street
• CD‑24‑106 – Zoning By‑Law amendment for 43 Albert Street
• CD‑24‑104 – Zoning By‑Law amendment for 1295 12th Concession Road
• CD‑24‑113 – BB Ranch Zoning By‑Law Amendment

The Public Hearing Committee received staff reports and public comments for five development applications, including a subdivision at 19 North Street, Courtland, and zoning by-law amendments at 42 Mechanic Street, 43 Albert Street, 1295 12th Concession Road, and BB Ranch. All applications were received for information, with comments to be considered in future staff reports or decisions. No final approvals or denials were made at this meeting.

• Received staff report CD-24-102 for 19 North Street, Courtland (28TPL2024207) for information (carried)
• Received staff report CD-24-089 for 42 Mechanic Street (ZNPL2024148) for information (carried)
• Received staff report CD-24-106 for 43 Albert Street (ZNPL2024185) for information; comments to be considered in decision; delegated approval per By-law 2022-106 (carried)
• Received staff report CD-24-104 for 1295 12th Concession Road (ZNPL2024176) for information (carried)
• Received staff report CD-24-113 for BB Ranch (ZNPL2024267) for information; comments to be considered for final approval; delegated approval per By-law 2022-106 (carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

The Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting is scheduled for 2024-09-04. The agenda provided contains no listed items, so no specific decisions or discussions are detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will consider the Finance Committee Report on the levy and capital budget for 2025. It will also discuss the HR-10 Employee Conduct Policy and confirm By‑law 2024-07LIB. Additional items include a trustee resignation, appointment of a vice‑chair, and updates from the Friends of the Library.

• Finance Committee Report Levy and Capital 2025 Budget
• HR-10 – Employee Conduct Policy
• NCPL Board Trustee Resignation
• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Confirming By‑law 2024-07LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved the 2025 estimated levy and capital budgets, along with two policy updates and a trustee resignation. Sue Defreyne was appointed Vice-Chair. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items.

• Approved 2025 estimated Levy Budget and Capital Budget (carried)
• Approved GOV-14 Donation Reserve Fund Policy (carried)
• Approved HR-10 Employee Conduct Policy (carried)
• Received resignation of Trustee and Vice-Chair Amanda Van Schyndel effective August 7, 2024 (carried)
• Appointed Sue Defreyne as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved confirming by-law 2024-07LIB (carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee meeting on August 26, 2024 does not list any specific agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without detailed proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several applications for land severances and boundary adjustments. The body will also review requests for relief from zoning bylaws regarding lot coverage and setbacks in residential and resort zones.

• Severance of 1.6 acres at 1310 N/S Walsingham Townline Rd, Langton
• Boundary adjustment at 1946 East Quarter Line Road, Langton
• Lot coverage and area relief for 16 Ordnance Ave and 107 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point
• Rear yard setback relief for 15 Serviceberry Lane, Simcoe
• Eight boundary adjustment applications for Norfolk Golf & Country Club at 200 Argyle Street, Simcoe

The Committee of Adjustment approved 13 of 14 applications, including consents for farm severances, boundary adjustments, and minor variances. One application (ANPL2024183) was deferred due to concerns about lot coverage and a hydro easement. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent BNPL2024191 for farm severance at 1310 N/S Walsingham Townline Rd (carried)
• Approved consent BNPL2023140 for boundary adjustment at 1946 East Quarter Line Rd (carried)
• Deferred minor variance ANPL2024183 at 16 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (carried)
• Approved minor variance ANPL2024182 at 15 ServiceBerry Lane, Simcoe (carried)
• Approved minor variance ANPL2024214 at 107 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (carried)
• Approved minor variance ANPL2024209 at 84 Old Cut Blvd, Long Point (carried)
• Approved 8 consents for Norfolk Golf & Country Club boundary adjustments at 200 Argyle St (each carried)

Special Council

Council is discussing a proposal to apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2, provided an exemption is granted regarding four-unit housing requirements. The meeting also includes several closed sessions to discuss litigation and land negotiations.

• Proposed $50,000 allocation from the New/Incremental Capital Reserve for a Housing Needs Assessment Update
• Request to CMHC for an exemption to the four housing units as-of-right eligibility requirement
• Closed session regarding litigation updates for Ward 6 and other ongoing matters
• Closed session regarding land negotiations in Ward 3
• Closed session regarding potential litigation in Ward 2 and a capital project update in Ward 6

Council directed staff to request an exemption from the four-units-as-of-right eligibility requirement for the Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2, and to submit an application only if the exemption is granted. Council also referred a $50,000 Housing Needs Assessment Update to the September CIC meeting and approved sending advocacy letters on funding and farm severance.

• Directed staff to request CMHC exemption from four-units-as-of-right requirement for HAF 2 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to submit HAF 2 application only if exemption granted (unanimous)
• Referred $50,000 Housing Needs Assessment Update to September CIC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved advocacy letter to federal/provincial governments and MP/MPP on large urban funding stream (carried)
• Approved advocacy letter requesting one additional farm severance for federal housing eligibility (carried)
• Approved By-Law 2024-79 confirming proceedings (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes, then hear staff reports on the Transit Master Plan, the Waterford Arena viewing area, and LaSalette Road on‑street parking. No decisions or dollar figures are listed; reports are noted to follow in an addendum. The meeting is virtual and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on July 25, 2024.

• Approval of agenda and any changes
• Approval of February 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff report: Transit Master Plan (addendum)
• Staff report: Waterford Arena viewing area (addendum)
• Staff report: LaSalette Road on‑street parking (addendum)

The Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Transit Master Plan as information and supported staff's preferred design option (option c) for the Waterford Arena viewing area. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural otherwise.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved February 1, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Received Transit Master Plan presentation as information (carried)
• Supported staff's preferred design option (option c) for Waterford Arena viewing area (carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

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

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee agenda for July 18 2024 contains no listed agenda items. The document only shows generic headings and placeholders without descriptions, categories, or decisions.

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of applications for zoning relief and parcel severances. Items include setbacks reductions for accessory structures and porches, front yard relief for an attached garage, and multiple farm parcel severances with concurrent zoning amendments to remove single‑detached dwelling allowances in the Agricultural zone. The committee will vote on each application during the meeting.

• ANPL2024003 – reduce front yard setback to 8.23 m, rear to 5.36 m, side to 5.11 m at 197 Robinson Rd (Waterford)
• ANPL2024125 – front porch setback relief to 8.23 m at 30 Cloet Rd (Simcoe)
• BNPL2024081 – sever 2,700 sq m parcel and retain 19.34 ha, with zoning amendment to remove single‑detached dwelling use at 1241 North Rd (Langton)
• BNPL2024165‑2024224 – series of parcel severances and lot creation at 68 Hamilton Plank Rd (Port Dover)
• ANPL2024130 – front yard setback relief of 4 m to allow a 9 m setback for an attached garage at 288 Norfolk County Rd 24 West (Walsingham)

The Committee of Adjustment approved all 12 applications presented during the meeting. These included five requests for zoning relief for structures and dwellings, and seven requests for land severances or boundary adjustments.

• Approved setback relief for accessory structure at 197 Robinson Rd (Carried)
• Approved front porch setback relief at 30 Cloet Rd (Carried)
• Approved addition and non-conforming use relief at 1417 Windham Rd 10 (Carried)
• Approved garage setback relief at 288 Hwy 24 (Carried)
• Approved dwelling rebuilding and enlargement at 67 Front Rd (Carried)
• Approved five farm amalgamation severances in Langton, Villa Nova, and Delhi (Carried)
• Approved boundary adjustment at 41 DonJon Bld (Carried)
• Approved lot creation and setback relief at 68 Hamilton Plank Rd (Carried)

Council

The council will approve the agenda and receive several information memos, including updates on title transfers and the County Land Review Project. It will approve the Ride Norfolk on‑demand service for 2025‑2026, accept two Simcoe BIA resignations, and make key land use decisions: approve zoning changes for the Thompson Subdivision in Waterford, support Rogers Communications’ 90‑metre telecommunication tower at 3474 Teeterville Road, and refuse a rezoning application for 185 Robinson Street in Simcoe. The meeting also includes the adoption of five bylaws covering a community safety zone, a Canada community‑building fund agreement, business licensing amendments, temporary street closures for a festival, and a zoning amendment for Waterford, followed by a confirming bylaw and adjournment.

• Approve Ride Norfolk on‑demand service for 2025‑2026 and contribution agreement with Rural Transit Solutions Fund
• Accept resignations of Lyndsey Ross and Brian Jones from Simcoe Business Improvement Area
• Approve zoning amendment (R2 and OS) for Thompson Subdivision, Waterford (ZNPL2020144) and approve draft plan of subdivision (28TPL2020142)
• Support Rogers Communications 90 m telecommunication tower at 3474 Teeterville Road (RTPL2024020)
• Refuse rezoning application for 185 Robinson Street, Simcoe (ZNPL2020244)

Council unanimously refused a zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for a property in Waterford. The board also issued a recommendation of non-support for a proposed telecommunications tower on Teeterville Road.

• Refused zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 220 Thompson Road West, Waterford (Unanimous)
• Recommended 'NOT SUPPORT' for Rogers Communication Inc. 90m tower at 3474 Teeterville Road
• Approved continuation of Ride Norfolk on-demand service for 2025 and 2026
• Accepted resignations of Lyndsey Ross and Brian Jones from Simcoe BIA
• Tabled zoning application for 185 Robinson Street, Simcoe until October meeting
• Approved By-Law 2024-68 designating Specific Community Safety Zone
• Approved By-Law 2024-71 for Canada Community-Building Funds transfer
• Approved By-Law 2024-73 for street closures in Port Dover for Friday the 13th Festivities

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the Community Improvement Plan from consultant J. L Richards. Members will also discuss workplan updates including business retention, farm gate app categories, and the upcoming Ag Tour.

• Presentation on Community Improvement Plan by J. L Richards
• Workplan update for Business Retention and Expansion Program
• Discussion of Farm Gate Category in App
• Update on Ag Tour scheduled for August 29, 2024

The committee approved the meeting agenda and received a presentation from J.L Richards consultants regarding the Community Improvement Plan. Members discussed workplan updates including quality of life, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the Business Retention and Expansion Program.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Received Community Improvement Plan presentation as information (Carried)
• Deferred approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 11:37 a.m. (Carried)

Council-in-Committee

The meeting includes discussions on the 2024 Asset Management Plan and the Municipal Drinking Water System Financial Plan. Council will also consider temporary road closures for local events and various infrastructure contracts.

• $257,000 budget increase for a new pedestrian crossing on Main Street Waterford
• $678,614.57 contract for Norview Parking Lot Expansion with County Line Construction Inc.
• $326,900.00 contract for Simcoe Recreation Centre energy retrofits with FABRIK Architects Inc.
• Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan and Strategic Asset Management Policy revisions
• Temporary road closure on King St. S. for Port Ryerse Village Entrance Signs Fundraiser

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan and amended the capital budget to add $257,000 for a new pedestrian crossing on Main Street in Waterford. The committee also authorized several contracts, including $678,614.57 for Norview Parking Lot expansion and $326,900 for Simcoe Recreation Centre energy retrofits. A vote to continue the AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program into 2025 passed 5-4.

• Approved 2024 Asset Management Plan and revisions to Strategic Asset Management Policy
• Amended capital budget to add $257,000 for Main Street Waterford pedestrian crossing (total $375,000)
• Authorized contract with County Line Construction Inc. for Norview Parking Lot expansion ($678,614.57)
• Authorized contract with FABRIK Architects Inc. for Simcoe Recreation Centre energy retrofits ($326,900)
• Approved single-source supply for composting services with T.DeVos Trucking Ltd (2-year term)
• Approved single-source supply for scheduling software with Clark Marketing Communications (3-year term)
• Continued AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program for 2025 (5-4 vote)
• Authorized temporary road closures for Port Ryerse fundraiser and Seasonal Migrant Workers Appreciation Day

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will meet to discuss a site inventory update. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting.

• Site Inventory Update
• Approval of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee met to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 17, 2024. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Hearing Committee

The committee is reviewing a development application involving official plan and zoning amendments for 487 Norfolk Street South in Simcoe. Staff recommend receiving the report for information and considering public comments in a future staff report.

• Official Plan Amendment OPNPL2024111
• Zoning By-Law Amendment ZNPL2024131
• Development application at 487 Norfolk Street South, Simcoe

The Public Hearing Committee reviewed a proposed development at 487 Norfolk Street South in Simcoe. Seven residents spoke to express concerns about the project. The committee approved a resolution to receive the staff report for information and to consider public comments in a future report, but did not make a final decision on the application.

• Agenda approved as presented (Resolution PH-027)
• Staff report CD-24-087 received for information (Resolution PH-028)
• Public comments to be considered in future staff report (Resolution PH-028)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m. (Resolution PH-029)

Special Council

The Special Council meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal matters, negotiations, and a local board update. The agenda also includes the confirmation of By-Law 2024-69.

• Closed session regarding personal matters and negotiations
• Confirmation of By-Law 2024-69

The Norfolk County Special Council met on July 3, 2024, for procedural matters only. The council approved the agenda, entered and exited a closed session, and passed a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings. No substantive policy decisions, budget approvals, or project authorizations were made during this session.

• Agenda approved as presented (Carried)
• Closed session entered and exited (Carried)
• By-Law 2024-69 confirming meeting proceedings approved (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. (Carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the 2023 Annual Report and Attestation for the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. The meeting also includes a risk management update and closed sessions regarding staff appointments and office relocation.

• HNHU 2023 Annual Report and Attestation
• HNHU Risk Management Update
• Staff appointment discussion (closed session)
• Office relocation discussion (closed session)
• Confirming By-law 2024-8-BH

The Board of Health appointed Dr. Malcolm Lock to the role of interim Acting Medical Officer of Health. The Board also endorsed the 2023 Annual Report and Attestation for submission to the Ministry of Health.

• Appointed Dr. Malcolm Lock as interim Acting Medical Officer of Health
• Endorsed the Chair to sign and submit the HNHU 2023 Annual Report and Attestation to the Ministry of Health
• Received HNHU Risk Management Update (HSS-24-034) as information
• Received closed meeting reports HSS-24-031 and HSS-24-033 as information
• Approved May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The board will review the May 2024 Operations Monitoring Report and approve minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes an update from the Friends of the Library Simcoe Chapter and the confirmation of By-Law 2024-06LIB.

• Review of May 2024 Operations Monitoring Report
• Approval of May 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Friends of the Library Simcoe Chapter update
• Confirmation of By-Law 2024-06LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved its agenda, adopted the May 29, 2024 minutes, and received and approved the Operations Monitoring Report for May 2024. The board directed CEO J. Kent to continue discussions with Norfolk County CAO A. Meneses on a Memorandum of Understanding setting service and support levels. The board also approved confirming By-law 2024-06LIB and adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution No. 1, carried)
• Adopted May 29, 2024 board minutes as presented (Resolution No. 2, carried)
• Received and approved Operations Monitoring Report May 2024 #24-06-01 (Resolution No. 3, carried)
• Directed CEO J. Kent to connect with County CAO A. Meneses to continue MOU discussions
• Approved confirming By-law 2024-06LIB (Resolution No. 4, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 p.m. (Resolution No. 5, carried)

Mayor's Affordability Roundtable

The Mayor's Affordability Roundtable includes a discussion regarding lobbying to upper levels of government. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Lobbying to Upper Levels of Government

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The provided text consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded for this committee meeting.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its workplan. The session also includes an update from the Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee.

• Committee Workplan
• Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Update

The committee met virtually to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 17, 2024. Staff provided an update on the Committee Workplan, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for land severances, zoning amendments, and minor variances. The agenda includes requests for building height relief, parking space adjustments, and lot size modifications across Simcoe, Port Dover, and Long Point.

• Severance and landscaping relief at 241 Grove Street, Simanco
• Severance and zoning amendment for 748 Blueline Road, Simcoe
• Permitting a deck within a Hazard Land zone at 130 Brown Street, Port Dover
• Lot size and coverage relief at 112 Woodstock Ave, Long Point
• Parking space reduction for Wild Wings at 47 Queensway East, Simcoe

The Committee of Adjustment approved 11 separate applications for land severances and zoning by-law relief. These decisions include creating new lots in Simcoe, Port Dover, and Waterford, as well as granting variances for building heights, lot coverage, and parking requirements.

• Approved severance and landscaping relief for 241 Grove Street, Simcoe
• Approved severance for 748 Blueline Rd, Simcoe
• Approved severance for 60 Prospect Street, Port Dover
• Approved deck construction in Hazard Land zone at 130 Brown Street, Port Dover
• Approved lot size and coverage relief for 112 Woodstock Ave, Long Point
• Approved severance of semi-detached dwelling at 94 Sovereign St W, Waterford
• Approved accessory building size and height relief for 887 Norfolk County Rd 19 E, Wilsonville
• Approved severance for 330 1st Concession Rd, Port Rowan

Council

The Council will review several development applications involving rezoning in Waterford and Vittoria. They will also consider the sale of portions of Harbour Street in Port Dover. The agenda includes drainage by-laws and provincial funding discussions.

• Rezoning 1601 Old Brock Street, Vittoria from Agricultural to Hamlet Residential
• Rezoning 94 Sovereign Street, Waterford from Urban Residential Type 1 to Type 2
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 50 Alice Street, Waterford
• Sale of Harbour Street (Part 6) in Port Dover for $3,000.00
• Sale of Harbour Street (Part 5) in Port Dover for $14,000

Norfolk County Council approved official plan and zoning amendments to allow for the residential redevelopment of the former Delhi Golf Course. Council also authorized a comprehensive parking study implementation plan, including new restrictions and database development, and approved the sale of two portions of Harbour Street in Port Dover.

• Approved Delhi Golf Course redevelopment (5-2)
• Approved parking study implementation plan
• Sold Harbour St land to A.G. Dykstra for $3,000
• Sold Harbour St land to 657602 Ontario Inc. for $14,000
• Approved Union Hotel heritage permit
• Deferred Amplify Norfolk Grant Program to July 9
• Directed Mayor to lobby for new revenue-sharing models

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will review a heritage permit application for Governor Simcoe Square. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Carillon Tower, heritage property insurance, site inventory, and deconstruction or salvage.

• Heritage Permit Application HPA-2024-02 (Governor Simcoe Square)
• Discussion on Carillon Tower
• Discussion on heritage property insurance
• Discussion on site inventory
• Discussion on deconstruction/salvage

The Norfolk Heritage Advisory Committee approved the installation of motorized drapery to cover arches in Council Chambers at Governor Simcoe Square. The committee also established a sub-committee to review the existing inventory of heritage properties. Discussions were held regarding heritage property insurance and deconstruction/salvage practices, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved Option 4: motorized Drapery Romans with fixed top for Council Chambers arches
• Established sub-committee to evaluate existing heritage property inventory
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (May 27, 2024)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the Donly Drive Woodlot Project, specifically regarding trail layouts and pedestrian connections. The committee will also review communications regarding the Transit Master Plan and the Waterford Arena viewing area.

• Donly Drive Woodlot Project (CS-24-093)
• Transit Master Plan communication
• Waterford Arena Viewing Area communication
• Discussion regarding traffic lights

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the proposed design and accessibility improvements for Woodlot D3 off of Donly Drive. Members also received updates regarding the Transit Master Plan and the Waterford Arena viewing area as information.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 7)
• Received Transit Master Plan update as information (Resolution 8)
• Received Waterford Arena viewing area update as information (Resolution 8)
• Supported Donly Drive Woodlot D3 accessibility design (Resolution 9)
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 10)

Council-in-Committee

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure and policy items. This includes a major renovation contract for the Waterford Branch Library and funding for Queensway East roadwork. Members are also discussing potential utility use for the Lynn Valley Trail.

• $1,033,049 contract with PK Construction Inc. for Waterford Branch Library renovations
• $792,000 construction component for Queensway East project
• Approval of a pilot program for up to 20 in-road flexible signage locations
• Declaration of Vittoria Old Town Hall lands as surplus to municipal needs
• Authorization to review boating restrictions at Port Dover Beach

Council-in-Committee approved a $1.03M contract for Waterford Branch Library renovations and voted to discontinue the AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program. Members also authorized infrastructure funding for Queensway East, approved a new energy conservation plan, and supported a future splash pad proposal in Port Dover in principle.

• Approved $1.03M contract for Waterford Branch Library renovations
• Discontinued the AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program (4-3)
• Authorized $792,000 for Queensway East construction
• Approved 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
• Approved pilot program for In Road Flexible Signage
• Authorized $351,580 contract for Zdriluk Drain construction
• Approved two-year contract for Granicus engagement platform
• Increased reminder notice fee from $5 to $10

Special Council

The Special Council will receive an update regarding the response to homelessness in Norfolk County. The agenda also includes the adoption of By-Law 2024-56 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Update on Response to Homelessness in Norfolk County
• By-Law 2024-56 to confirm Special Council proceedings

At a special meeting on June 11, 2024, Norfolk County Council carried a resolution directing staff to develop a plan outlining all resources required to house all individuals on the by-name list, and to produce a business case on local housing and homelessness efforts. Council also directed that, until the report is completed, it engage MPP Brady to lobby the province to support rural municipalities on these provincial issues. Council approved the agenda, confirmed the proceedings by By-Law 2024-56, and adjourned at 12:51 p.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution SC-035, carried)
• Carried resolution directing staff to develop a plan to house all individuals on the by-name list, produce a business case on housing/homelessness efforts, and engage MPP Brady to lobby the province (Resolution SC-036, carried)
• Approved By-Law 2024-56 confirming the proceedings of the June 11, 2024 Special Council meeting (Resolution SC-037, carried)
• Adjourned at 12:51 p.m. (Resolution SC-038, carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee reviewed development applications for 1601 Old Brock Street, 436 Front Road, and 94 Sovereign Street. The committee recommended receiving the staff reports for information. Any comments received during the public meeting will be considered in future staff reports.

• Development application ZNPL2024092 at 1601 Old Brock Street
• Proposed condominium plans at 436 Front Road
• Development application ZNPL2024076 at 94 Sovereign Street

The Public Hearing Committee received four reports for information regarding proposed developments and a road closure. No final approvals or denials were made; instead, the committee directed staff to consider public comments in future recommendation reports. The meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m.

• Agenda approved as presented (PH-021)
• Report CD-24-055 for 1601 Old Brock Street received for information (PH-022)
• Report CD-24-039 for 436 Front Road received for information (PH-023)
• Report CD-24-059 for 94 Sovereign Street received for information (PH-024)
• Report CS-24-076 for closure of Livery Lane received for information (PH-025)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m. (PH-026)

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to approve the April 24, 2024 minutes and receive several reports, including an operations monitoring report for April 2024. The board will also review four policies: payment of job-related expenses, safety/security/emergencies, community information, and book promotion. Committee reports cover human resources, the Waterford Branch retrofit project, and the library website. Updates from the Port Dover and Simcoe Friends of the Library chapters are also on the agenda.

• Review of HR-06 Payment of Job-Related Expenses Policy
• Review of OP-02 Safety, Security and Emergencies Policy
• Finance Committee Report on Waterford Retrofit Project #24-05-04
• Finance Committee Report on Website #24-05-05
• Friends of the Library updates from Port Dover and Simcoe chapters

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved funding for facility retrofits and website redesign. The Board also authorized an organizational structure review and approved four updated policies.

• Approved $134,000 from County Library Reserve for Waterford Retrofit Project
• Approved up to $40,000 from County Library Reserve for website redevelopment and redesign
• Approved $25,000 from Public Library Operating Grant for organizational structure review
• Approved HR-06 Payment of Job-Related Expenses Policy
• Approved OP-02 Safety, Security and Emergencies Policy as amended
• Approved OP-09 Community Information Policy
• Approved OP-19 Book Promotion Policy
• Approved April 2024 Operations Monitoring Report

Mayor's Affordability Roundtable

This agenda for the Norfolk County Mayor's Affordability Roundtable on May 28, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several heritage matters, including an update on a joint municipal heritage gathering, Vittoria Christ Church, a heritage permit application for the Union Hotel, Norfolk County Archives, the Carillon Tower, and the Old Bloomsburg Bridge. The agenda lists these as matters to be considered, but no details or recommendations are provided in the agenda text. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes from April 22, 2024.

• Union Hotel - Heritage Permit Application
• Vittoria Christ Church
• Old Bloomsburg Bridge
• Carillon Tower
• Norfolk County Archives

The Norfolk Heritage Committee approved a heritage permit for the Union Hotel and authorized research for the Vittoria Christ Church. The committee also unanimously required Heritage Impact Assessments before rehabilitation work begins on bridges adjacent to the Carillon Tower and the Old Bloomsburg Bridge.

• Approved Union Hotel Heritage Permit HPA-2024-01 (Unanimous)
• Required Heritage Impact Assessment for Norfolk Street Bridge near Carillon Tower (Unanimous)
• Required Heritage Impact Assessment for Bloomsburg Bridge near Old Bloomsburg Bridge (Unanimous)
• Approved wood stain finish for Norfolk County Archives storm door (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mary Caughill to research Vittoria Christ Church significance
• Approved reinstatement of brass MUSEUM plaque at Archives

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is holding a regular meeting with routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and communications. The substantive portion includes two closed-session items on strengthening public health and an employment update, both involving personnel and labour relations. No open-session staff reports, by-laws, or motions are listed.

• Closed session: Strengthening Public Health (HSS-24-026) under Municipal Act personal matters and labour relations
• Closed session: Employment Update (HSS-24-027) under Municipal Act personal matters and labour relations
• Confirming By-law 2024-7-BH
• Minutes from May 7, 2024 meeting
• Communications: April and May alPHa InfoBreak

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and communications items. Following a closed session, the board directed staff to submit a merger business case with the Brant County Health Unit to the Ministry of Health. The board also received an employment update and approved the confirming by-law.

• Approved agenda (Resolution No. BOH-037)
• Approved May 7, 2024 Board of Health minutes (Resolution No. BOH-038)
• Received April and May alPHa InfoBreak communications as information (Resolution No. BOH-039)
• Entered closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations (Resolution No. BOH-040)
• Received report HSS-24-026 on strengthening public health and directed staff to submit the merger business case with Brant County Health Unit to the Ministry of Health by May 31, 2024 (Resolution No. BOH-042)
• Received employment update report HSS-24-027 and directed staff to proceed (Resolution No. BOH-043)
• Approved Confirming By-law 2024-7-BH (Resolution No. BOH-044)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:02 p.m. (Resolution No. BOH-045)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider several planning matters, including the Municipal Comprehensive Review Phase 1 Official Plan Amendment, which involves proposed urban boundary expansions and has attracted numerous deputations and written comments. Council will also vote on three zoning by-law amendments: the Gardens of Delhi Subdivision, 151 Highway 6, and 77-79 Oakwood Avenue, Simcoe. Additionally, they will authorize a $669,290 contract for the Dertinger Drain construction and consider a motion to study motorcycle parking on Main Street in Port Dover for Friday the 13th.

• Approve Gardens of Delhi Subdivision (28TPL2023316) with conditions
• Zoning change at 151 Highway 6 from Rural Industrial to Agricultural
• Zoning change at 77-79 Oakwood Avenue, Simcoe to R2 with Special Provision
• Authorize $669,290 contract for Dertinger Drain construction
• Direct staff to study motorcycle parking on Main Street, Port Dover for Friday the 13th

Council approved a comprehensive Official Plan amendment affecting all lands within the county. Other key actions included approving a $669,290 drainage contract and establishing motorcycle parking rules for the Friday the 13th event in Port Dover.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment Number 163 (7-2)
• Authorized $669,290 contract with Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for Dertinger Drain
• Increased Dertinger Drain project budget from $817,000 to $966,000
• Approved motorcycle parking 'option 3' for Friday the 13th in Port Dover
• Approved Gardens of Delhi Subdivision application 28TPL2023316
• Approved zoning change from Rural Industrial to Agricultural at 151 Highway 6
• Approved zoning amendment for 77-79 Oakwood Avenue, Simcoe
• Appointed an Acting County Clerk via By-Law 2024-45

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and communications including the April and May alPHA InfoBreaks. The agenda includes two closed session items regarding public health and employment updates.

• Review of April 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Closed session: Strengthening Public Health (HSS-24-026)
• Closed session: Employment Update (HSS-24-027)

The committee directed staff to submit a business case for a merger between the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit to the Ministry of Health. The committee also noted that a letter of intent for the merger was submitted on May 2, 2024.

• Approved submission of health unit merger business case to Ministry of Health by May 31, 2024
• Confirmed letter of intent for health unit merger was submitted May 2, 2024
• Approved Employment Update HSS-24-027 and directed staff to proceed
• Approved April and May alPHA InfoBreak reports as information
• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee meeting on May 16, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on nine applications for minor variances and land severances, mostly involving residential properties and farm-related adjustments. The agenda includes requests to build accessory structures, add dwelling units, and sever lots, with several applications seeking relief from zoning rules on floor area, height, and lot coverage.

• ANPL2023330: ARDU at 307 Vermeulen Rd, St. Williams, seeking relief for 177 sq m floor area and 6.2 m height
• ANPL2023315: Garage at 552 Charlotteville Rd 5, Simcoe, seeking 433.67 sq m floor area and 10.08 m height
• ANPL2024086: Accessory structure at 795 Bell Mill Side Rd, Tillsonburg, seeking 608 sq m floor area
• BNPL2024082/ANPL2024083: Technical severance at 2762 Rhineland Rd, Delhi, creating 13.677 ha lot
• BNPL2023401: Severance at 1542 Concession 13, Simcoe, for surplus farm dwelling

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight applications for minor variances and land severances, including additional residential dwelling units, accessory structures, and farm severances. Two parallel applications for a property at 802 Highway 59 in Port Rowan were deferred. All other applications were carried, with some subject to added conditions.

• Approved minor variance for detached additional residential dwelling unit at 307 Vermeulen Road, St. Williams (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for two-storey accessory garage at 552 Charlotteville Rd 5, Simcoe (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for accessory structure at 795 Bell Mill Side Rd, Tillsonburg (Carried)
• Approved consent to sever and minor variance for farm lot at 2762 Rhineland Rd, Delhi; parkland fee removed (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for two-storey accessory building at 202 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for cottage and boathouse at 10 Teal Ave, Long Point (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for attached deck at 399 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point (Carried)
• Approved consent to sever surplus farm dwelling at 1542 Concession 13 Townsend, Simcoe, with added condition to provide ownership documents (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-05-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will consider a $7,658,000 budget increase for the Port Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Phase 1, bringing the total to $37,037,000. They will also discuss a talent management strategy, approve several contracts, and receive updates on shoreline assessment, stormwater, and road safety. The meeting includes closed sessions for legal, personnel, and property matters.

• Port Dover WWTP Phase 1 budget increase of $7,658,000 to $37,037,000
• Talent Management Strategy presentation by BDO Canada and staff report CAO-24-043
• Contract awards: $1,553,600 for hot mix/cold patch asphalt, $625,000 for inflow/infiltration program, $36,100 for Quality of Life study
• Provincial Offences Act Part III prosecution services transfer to Norfolk County starting Sept 1, 2024
• Temporary road closures for special events: Delhi BIA Ford Mustang Car Show, Port Dover Pinup Picnic, Helpers in Heels, Pride Day 2024

Council approved a significant budget increase for the Port Dover Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades and authorized several infrastructure and service contracts. The committee also directed staff to implement a new Talent Management Strategy and adjust non-union salary bands.

• Increased Port Dover WWTP Upgrades Phase 1 budget by $7,658,000 to $37,037,000
• Approved $1.55M contract for hot mix and cold patch asphalt supply
• Approved $625,000 contract for County Wide Inflow and Infiltration Program 2024-2029
• Approved $358,300 contract with Berkim Construction Inc. for transverse line painting
• Directed creation of a full-time Organizational Specialist Human Resource position
• Directed non-union salary bands be aligned to the 60th percentile of the market
• Approved $36,100 contract for Quality of Life for Workers Study
• Accepted responsibility for Provincial Offences Act Part III prosecutions starting Sept 1, 2024

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Agricultural Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting on May 8, 2024. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a committee workplan discussion, and an Economic Development Department update (CS-24-073). No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears largely procedural.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Committee workplan discussion
• Economic Development Department Update - CS-24-073

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 13, 2024. Members received an update from the Economic Development Department and discussed bunkhouses and the University of Guelph OMAFRA Research Facility.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Economic Development Department Update CS-24-073 (Carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

This is the agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on May 7, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a local board update involving personal matters and potential litigation. The only public action is approving the agenda and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (e) for local board update
• By-Law 2024-44 to confirm proceedings of Special Council May 7, 2024

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will hold statutory public meetings for four development applications, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments for properties in Waterford, Simcoe, and along Highway 6, as well as temporary use by-laws for multiple properties. The committee will receive staff reports and public comments, with final decisions to be made in future reports or by delegated authority.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for 50 Alice Street, Waterford (OPNPL2024063, ZNPL2024064)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 151 Highway 6 (ZNPL2024067)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 77-79 Oakwood Avenue, Simcoe (ZNPL2024072)
• Temporary Use By-Laws for multiple properties (ZNPL2024008, ZNPL2024009, ZNPL2024010)

The Public Hearing Committee reviewed four development applications, including zoning amendments and temporary use by-laws. In all four cases, the committee decided only to receive the staff reports for information and to consider any public comments in future reports. No applications were approved or denied during this meeting.

• Agenda approved as presented (PH-015)
• Report CD-24-050 for 50 Alice Street, Waterford received for information (PH-016)
• Report CD-24-038 for 151 Highway 6 received for information (PH-017)
• Report CD-24-051 for 77-79 Oakwood Avenue, Simcoe received for information (PH-018)
• Report CD-24-049 for multiple properties received for information; future approval delegated to Director of Planning (PH-019)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m. (PH-020)

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and enter a closed session to discuss a public health merger update. The agenda includes a Medical Officer of Health update and a Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy information report, both for information only. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session item: Public Health Merger Update (personal matters about identifiable individuals)
• Medical Officer of Health Update report HSS-24-020 to be received as information
• Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Information Report HSS-24-015 to be received for information
• Approval of minutes from April 3 and April 23, 2024 meetings
• Confirming By-law 2024-6-BH to approve proceedings

The Board of Health received information reports regarding the Medical Officer of Health update and the Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy. The Board also held a closed session to discuss a public health merger update.

• Approved meeting minutes from April 3 and April 23, 2024
• Received Medical Officer of Health Update report HSS-24-020 as information
• Received Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Information Report HSS-24-015 for information
• Entered closed session to discuss Public Health Merger Update
• Approved By-law 2024-6-BH to confirm meeting proceedings

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear deputations and presentations, and consider two matters: ECDM comment collection and Harbour Street (Port Dover) construction. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• ECDM comment collection discussion
• Harbour Street (Port Dover) construction discussion

The Sustainability Advisory Committee recommended that County Council convert a portion of Harbour Street into a pedestrian-only zone. The committee also recommended the adoption of a revised Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plan and requested updates to its own Terms of Reference.

• Recommended that Norfolk County Council convert a portion of Harbour Street into a pedestrian-only zone (Carried)
• Recommended that Norfolk County Council adopt the revised ECDM Plan for the upcoming planning cycle (Carried)
• Requested that Norfolk County Council direct staff to amend the committee's Terms of Reference (Carried)
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Mayor's Affordability Roundtable

The Mayor's Affordability Roundtable is meeting to hear deputations from developers and housing groups, including Prominent Homes, HNHBA, Sentry Property Group, and Team O'Hara. The committee will also discuss a referred rezoning proposal for surplus land at 39 Lingwood Dr in Waterford, and review minutes and motions from the March 25 meeting.

• Deputations from Sam Bunting (Prominent Homes) on 76 Culver Street, Alicia Phillips & Ike Keesmaat (HNHBA), Darrin Knill (Sentry Property Group), Angie & Tom O'Hara (Team O'Hara), John Ariens (Arcadis), and The Vallee Group
• Discussion of surplus land at 39 Lingwood Dr, Waterford — referred from Council (Resolution CIC-114) to consider rezoning to R-2 for one single or semi-detached dwelling, with remainder as open space park
• Review of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes and motions
• Letter from Mayor regarding deputations
• Development discussion items

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive operational and safety reports, and review a large batch of policy documents. The board will also consider reports on standardizing RFID security gates and a sole-source supply agreement for EnvisionWare software. Most agenda items are routine approvals and reports.

• Standardization of RFID Security Gates Report #24-04-03
• Sole Source Supply for EnvisionWare Report #24-04-04
• Review of 13 policies including Intellectual Freedom, Code of Conduct, and Gaming Policy
• Operations Monitoring Report March 2024 #24-04-01
• Confirming By-Law 2024-04LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved standardizing RFID security gates across the system and approved a sole-source supply arrangement for those gates. The board also approved several policies, including Intellectual Freedom, Respect and Acknowledgement Declaration, Code of Conduct, Board-CEO Partnership, Human Resources Management, and Privacy/CASL, and rescinded five policies (Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Statement of Values, Logo and Promotional Material, Gaming). A motion to add a disciplinary statement to all policies was withdrawn, and OP-09 Community Information Policy was deferred to the May meeting.

• Approved standardization of RFID security gates across the system (carried)
• Approved sole-source supply for library RFID security gates (carried)
• Approved FN-04 Intellectual Freedom Policy (carried)
• Approved FN-05 Respect and Acknowledgement Declaration Policy as amended (carried)
• Approved GOV-01 Code of Conduct for Library Board Members Policy (carried)
• Approved GOV-08 Board-CEO Partnership Policy (carried)
• Approved HR-01 Human Resources Management Policy (carried)
• Approved OP-01 Privacy, Access to Information and Electronic Messages under CASL Policy (carried)

Council Workshop

Norfolk County Council is holding a workshop session with Municipal VU Consulting to review municipal facilities. The meeting is for information updates and training of council members, with a presentation on the facilities review. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Municipal VU Consulting facilities review presentation

Special Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is holding a special meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. The board will also approve the agenda, minutes, and a confirming by-law.

• Closed session under Municipal Act 239(2)(b) and (d) for personal matters and labour relations
• Item 5.1: Strengthening Public Health discussion in closed session
• By-law 2024-5-BH to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

The Board of Health met in closed session to discuss personnel, labour relations, and legal advice. Following the session, the Board received a report titled Strengthening Public Health and directed staff to proceed as instructed.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Carried)
• Entered closed session at 1:01 p.m. (Carried)
• Reconvened in open session at 3:07 p.m. (Carried)
• Received 'Strengthening Public Health' closed session report as information and directed staff to proceed (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-5-BH to confirm meeting proceedings (Carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from the Medical Officer of Health and a report on the Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and consent items, plus closed-session discussions on public health strengthening and potential litigation.

• Medical Officer of Health Update – Dr. Joyce Lock, HSS-24-020
• Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Information Report, HSS-24-015
• Closed session: Strengthening Public Health (personal matters, labour relations)
• Closed session: Verbal update on potential litigation
• Next meeting scheduled for May 27, 2024

The committee received updates on public health and community drug strategies as information. In a closed session, they directed staff to work with surrounding health units to enhance service delivery and advocacy. The committee also acknowledged risks and benefits associated with potential public health unit mergers.

• Approved March 25, 2024 committee minutes
• Received Medical Officer of Health update as information
• Received Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy report as information
• Directed staff to collaborate with surrounding health units on service delivery
• Acknowledged risks and benefits of potential public health unit mergers
• Received verbal update on potential litigation as information

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, and to discuss its 2024/2025 work plan and a joint municipal heritage committee gathering. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024/2025 work plan
• Discussion of joint municipal heritage committee gathering

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the 2024/2025 Work Plan and accepted an update regarding an upcoming joint municipal heritage committee gathering.

• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Accepted update on joint municipal heritage committee gathering as information (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss its workplan. Members will receive updates on staffing, business retention, Ride Norfolk, a Community Improvement Plan RFP, and other ongoing economic development initiatives.

• Approval of minutes from March 15 and February 28, 2024 meetings
• Update on new Economic Development Coordinator hire
• Update on Request for Proposal for the Community Improvement Plan
• Update on Request for Proposal for Quality of Life for Workers in Norfolk County
• Ride Norfolk updates and statistics

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved its agenda and prior minutes, worked on a workplan for its term, and received a series of staff updates from John Regan, Director of Strategic Innovation and Economic Development. The committee amended its 2024 meeting schedule to start at 9:30 a.m. instead of 5:00 p.m. No funding, contracts, or policy changes were decided; the updates were received for information only.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution No. 25, carried)
• Approved the March 15, 2024 and February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (Resolution No. 26, carried)
• Received staff updates on economic development matters for information (Resolution No. 27, carried)
• Amended the 2024 meeting schedule to change start time from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Resolution No. 28, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. (Resolution No. 29, carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 15 applications for minor variances and consents, including requests to sever farm surplus dwellings, adjust lot boundaries, and build accessory structures. The committee will decide on each application, which involves relief from zoning bylaws regarding lot coverage, height, floor area, and frontage.

• ANPL2023357: 19 Woodstock Ave, Long Point – relief for 3% lot coverage and 0.65m height for vacation home reconstruction
• BNPL2024047: 40 Radical Rd, Port Dover – sever 1.00 ac surplus farm dwelling, retain 96.99 ac
• BNPL2024088/089/090: 196 Old Hwy 24, Bloomsburg – three consents to create lots in Hamlet, with zoning amendment ZNPL2024044
• ANPL2024036: 1 Poplar Rd, Long Point – new boathouse requiring 10% lot coverage and 63 sq m floor area relief
• ANPL2024071: 1260 Front Rd, St Williams – convert outbuilding to ARDU, relief for 29 sq m and 9.38m separation

The Committee approved several applications for land severances, boundary adjustments, and zoning relief for residential and agricultural properties. Three applications were deferred for further review or the proposal of a Deeming By-law.

• Approved vacation home reconstruction relief at 19 Woodstock Ave (Carried)
• Deferred garage floor area relief at 552 Charlotteville Rd 5 (Deferred)
• Approved land severance at 40 Radical Rd (Carried)
• Approved boundary adjustment and lot area relief at 69 Robinson Rd (Carried)
• Approved lot frontage relief at 959 Norfolk Street N (Carried)
• Approved lot severance and area relief at 82 Clubhouse Rd (Carried)
• Approved land severance and floor area relief at 172 Angling Rd (Carried)
• Approved two-lot severance and area/frontage relief at 1003 Concession 6 Townsend (Carried)

Special Council

Norfolk County Council is holding a special meeting to provide direction on Phase 1 of the Municipal Comprehensive Review, specifically the proposed Official Plan Amendment and urban settlement area boundary changes for Courtland, Delhi, Simcoe, Waterford, Port Dover, Port Rowan, and Norfolk North. Council will also hear a deputation from Carmen Jandu regarding Grow Norfolk and consider a public proposal to include land at 429 Ireland Road within urban boundaries. The meeting includes a confirming by-law for the proceedings.

• Municipal Comprehensive Review Phase 1 Official Plan Amendment (CD-24-053) with boundary change schedules for 7 settlement areas
• Deputation by Carmen Jandu re: Grow Norfolk
• Public comment: El-Ahmed Family proposal to include 429 Ireland Road in urban boundaries
• Confirming By-Law 2024-40 for the special council meeting

Council approved several amendments to urban boundary maps for Courtland, Delhi, Simcoe, and Waterford, and endorsed maps for Port Dover and Port Rowan. These changes will be brought back for inclusion in the final Official Plan amendment. The process will continue at the May Council meeting.

• Amended Courtland map to add lands ID 25, 26, 27, and 17
• Deferred motion to add lands south of the Rail Line in Courtland
• Endorsed Port Dover map (Schedule 5)
• Endorsed Port Rowan urban boundaries (Schedule 13)
• Amended Delhi map to add golf course property (ID #3 and #4) and other specific parcels
• Amended Simcoe map to add lands ID #1, #2, #10, #11, #21, #37, and #54
• Amended Waterford map to add lands ID #7, #8 and remove eastern portion of ID #6
• Scheduled Official Plan Amendment return for May Council meeting

Council

Norfolk County Council's April 16, 2024 regular meeting includes several decisions: approving the 2024 tax rates and policies, a zoning amendment for 196 Old Highway 24 in Bloomsburg, and the closure and conveyance of a portion of St. John's Road in Port Dover. Council will also consider a motion to study returning the ice pad to the Simcoe Recreation Centre, and receive reports on Norview Lodge's budget and the Mayor's Affordability Roundtable recommendations. The agenda includes a closed session for the CAO performance review.

• By-Law 2024-39: Establish 2024 tax policies and rates
• Zoning amendment ZNPL2024044 for 196 Old Highway 24, Bloomsburg (Agricultural to Hamlet Residential)
• Closure and conveyance of portion of St. John's Road, Port Dover to Cromwell at $13,000/acre
• Motion to study returning ice pad to Simcoe Recreation Centre
• By-Law 2024-35: Agreement for additional OPP services

Council approved Option A for financing Phase One of the HNHC Regeneration Strategy and approved a zoning amendment for 196 Old Highway 24. The board also authorized the closure and sale of a portion of St. John’s Road and appointed Councillor Veri to the Police Services Board.

• Approved Option A for Housing Regeneration Strategy financing (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 196 Old Highway 24 from Agricultural to Hamlet Residential (Carried)
• Approved closure and conveyance of St. John’s Road portion at $13,000 per acre (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Veri to the Norfolk County Police Services Board (Carried)
• Directed staff to report by end of Q3 2024 on returning the ice pad to Simcoe Recreation Centre (Carried)
• Approved $25,000 over four years for Climate Change Adaptation Measure Program (Carried)
• Denied proposal to waive permit fees for Accessory Dwelling Units near Fanshawe College (Defeated)
• Denied proposal to investigate first-time home buyer grant (Defeated)

By-law Appeals Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on 2024-04-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a major affordable housing regeneration strategy, community grants, road speed reductions, and several capital contracts. The agenda includes consent items, deputations, a parking study presentation, and multiple staff reports. Key decisions involve approving the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation's strategy, which includes selling up to 24 units and building new affordable housing, and awarding contracts for trucks, road work, and rescue boats.

• Approve HNHC regeneration strategy: sell up to 24 semi-detached homes in Delhi/Simcoe, demolish 2 units on Gibraltar St, build 16 units in Delhi, and redevelop 219 Regent St.
• Award $482,288 contract to Mohawk Ford for 8 pickup trucks; $312,030 to WT Infrastructure for Leamon/West Church St reconstruction; $2,486,506 to Walker Construction for surface treatment; $96,616 to Rib Pro for rescue boats.
• Approve 2024 community grants totaling $23,000 to 7 organizations, including $5,000 each to G.I.R.L.S Power Camp and PRIDE Haldimand Norfolk.
• Post 60 km/h speed zones on five roads: Forestry Farm Rd, McDowell Rd East, Concession 14 Townsend, Pinegrove Rd, and Concession 11 Townsend.
• Approve $150,000 for a mid-block pedestrian signal at Delhi High School, funded from the New/Incremental Capital Reserve.

Council approved an updated regeneration strategy for the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation to maintain community housing. The committee also set the 2024 tax ratios and approved several infrastructure contracts and community grants.

• Approved HNHC regeneration strategy including sale of up to 24 units (7-1)
• Set 2024 tax ratios and established tax payment dates of Aug 30 and Oct 31
• Approved $150,000 for a mid-block pedestrian signal at Delhi High School
• Approved $2.49M for 2024 Surface Treatment Program and $3.35M for James Street Reconstruction
• Approved $482,288 for eight new 4x4 pick-up trucks
• Approved community grants totaling $21,000 for six organizations
• Authorized surplus disposition for properties at 2070 Main St, 17 & 19 Kenneth Ave, and Sovereen St
• Directed staff to report by end of Q3 2024 on returning the ice pad to Simcoe Recreation Centre

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Recreation Master Plan, set committee goals and a workplan, and receive updates on ice allocation policy and recreation projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no staff reports or dollar amounts attached.

• Recreation Master Plan discussion
• Committee goals and workplan
• Update on ice allocation policy
• Update on recreation and parks projects
• Norfolk Community Days presentation

The committee approved the agendas and minutes from previous meetings. Members discussed the Recreation Master Plan and developed a committee workplan, but no substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved January 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Deferred Ice Allocation Policy update to next meeting

Special Council

This special meeting is primarily procedural, consisting of a closed session and the adoption of a confirming by-law. No new policies, budgets, or projects are being decided. The agenda includes a verbal update on county property security and a council committee update, both held in closed session.

• Adoption of By-law No. 2024-33, the confirming by-law for the meeting
• Closed session verbal update on County Property Security
• Closed session verbal update on Council Committee matters

Council met in closed session to receive verbal updates on property security, committee updates, and potential litigation. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Entered closed session to discuss property security, personal matters, and litigation
• Adopted By-law 2024-33 to confirm the Special Council Meeting of April 3, 2024

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Board of Health is meeting to approve its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and receive an update on the Safe Water Program. The agenda also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes, a confirming by-law, and a closed session to discuss negotiations related to strengthening public health.

• Approval of HNHU 2024-2027 Strategic Plan (HSS-24-009)
• Safe Water Program Update 2023 (HSS-24-011) received as information
• Approval of minutes from March 5 and March 26, 2024 meetings
• Closed session under Municipal Act section 239(2)(k) on 'Strengthening Public Health' negotiations
• Confirming By-law 2024-4-BH

The Board of Health approved the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. The Board also received updates on the 2023 Safe Water Program and a report on Strengthening Public Health.

• Approved Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit 2024-2027 Strategic Plan (Carried)
• Received Safe Water Program Update 2023 report as information (Carried)
• Received Strengthening Public Health closed session report as information (Carried)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 5 and March 26, 2024 (Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is holding a statutory public meeting to receive comments on a zoning by-law amendment application (ZNPL2024044) for 196 Old Highway 24. Staff will present the application and draft zoning by-law; comments received will be considered in a future recommendation report. No decision is being made at this meeting.

• Zoning by-law amendment ZNPL2024044 for 196 Old Highway 24
• Draft zoning by-law and planning policy attachments included
• Public comments accepted at the hearing for future staff report

The committee received a staff report regarding development application ZNPL2024044 for 196 Old Highway 24 for information. Any comments from the public meeting will be considered in a future recommendation report.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Received staff Report CD-24-023 for development application ZNPL2024044 for information (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 28, 2024. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is described in the provided document.

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2024-2029 Norfolk County Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, discuss community measures to reduce transportation emissions, and consider a motion to Council supporting an OEB decision to end a methane gas pipeline subsidy in new building construction. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of minutes, disclosures, and scheduling the next meeting for June 25, 2024.

• Review of 2024-2029 Norfolk County Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
• Discussion of community measures to encourage conservation and reduce transportation emissions
• Motion to Council supporting OEB decision to lower energy bills by ending methane gas pipeline subsidy in new building construction
• Approval of January 30, 2024 minutes

The Sustainability Advisory Committee approved a motion for Norfolk County Council to support a resolution ending subsidies for methane gas pipelines. The committee also received presentations on energy conservation and school active travel.

• Approved motion for County Council to support ending subsidies for methane pipelines (Carried)
• Received 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan as information (Carried)
• Received background on Ontario School Active Travel and directed staff to proceed (Carried)
• Received Terms of Reference update as information (Carried)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (Carried)
• Approved January 30, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County Police Services Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the Community Safety and Policing Act from a Ministry of Solicitor General advisor, receive a Crime Stoppers deputation, and review February 2024 operational statistics. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Presentation on Community Safety and Policing Act by David Tilley, Police Services Advisor, Zone 4, Ministry of Solicitor General
• Deputation from Pino D'Armiento on Crime Stoppers update
• Approval of Police Services Board minutes from January 31, 2024
• Review of Operational Statistics and Highlights for February 2024

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and review several library policies. The board will consider updates to policies on trespass and bans, collection development, public code of conduct, internet services, accessibility, and procurement. Committee reports on facilities, finance, and strategic planning will also be presented.

• Review of OP-22 Trespass and Ban Policy
• Review of OP-03 Collection Development Policy
• Review of OP-04 Code of Conduct (Public) Policy
• Review of OP-07 Internet Services and Technology Use Policy
• Review of OP-18 Procurement of Goods and Services Policy

The Board approved several operational policies, including those regarding trespass, internet use, and accessibility. It also adopted the Strategic Plan with minor wording amendments and approved reports from the operations, facilities, and finance committees.

• Approved OP-22 Trespass and Ban Policy as amended
• Approved BL-01 NCPL Board Procedural By-law
• Approved OP-03 Collection Development Policy
• Approved OP-04 Code of Conduct (Public) Policy
• Approved OP-07 Internet Services and Technology Use Policy
• Approved OP-15 Accessibility in the Library Policy
• Approved OP-18 Procurement of Goods and Services Policy
• Approved Strategic Plan as amended

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to decide on several development applications, including a 45-lot residential subdivision on Waverly Street in Delhi and a zoning amendment for 13-15 Ashton Drive in Simcoe. Council will also consider a recommendation to cancel the 2024 AMPLIFY Norfolk grant program and return $125,000 to reserves, approve multiple by-laws including drainage works and a collective agreement, and receive minutes from various committees. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation.

• Draft plan of subdivision for 45 single-detached lots with stormwater pond, Waverly Street, Delhi (application 28TPL2023390)
• Zoning amendment for 13-15 Ashton Drive, Simcoe, from R2 to R2 with Special Provision 14.1052
• Recommendation to close 2024 AMPLIFY Norfolk grant program and return $125,000 to Council Initiatives Reserve
• By-Law 2024-21 to provide drainage works for Ninth Concession Drain
• By-Law 2024-25 to execute collective agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175

Norfolk County Council approved a 45-lot residential subdivision on Waverly Street and a zoning amendment for 13-15 Ashton Drive. Council directed staff to investigate creating a Municipal Development Corporation and to review water and wastewater billing contracts for potential cost savings. Additionally, the $125,000 allocated for the 2024 Amplify Norfolk Grant Program was returned to reserves pending a future review.

• Approved 45-lot subdivision at Part Lot 24, Concession 12 (Waverly Street)
• Approved zoning amendment for 13-15 Ashton Drive, Simcoe (R2 to R2 with Special Provision)
• Directed staff to investigate creation of a Municipal Development/Services Corporation
• Directed staff to review ERTH water/wastewater contract vs. in-house option
• Returned $125,000 Amplify Norfolk Grant funding to Council initiatives Reserve
• Authorized lease negotiation for Clinton St. lot to serve as municipal parking
• Appointed Councillors Van Paassen and Veri to Committee of Adjustment
• Passed By-Law 2023-81 for Elliott-Kitchen Drainage Works (third reading)

Special Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit's Special Board of Health is meeting to consider its 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission, with the report to be circulated in the addendum agenda. The board will also approve the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and pass a confirming by-law for the meeting's decisions. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission (report to be circulated with addendum agenda)
• 2024-3-BH Confirming By-law

The Board of Health endorsed the 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission for the Ministry of Health. This included a specific request for additional funding for seniors' dental care.

• Endorsed 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission to the Ministry of Health (Carried)
• Approved funding increase request of $316,700 for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-3-BH to confirm meeting proceedings (Carried)

Mayor's Affordability Roundtable

The Mayor's Affordability Roundtable is meeting to handle routine procedural items: approving the agenda and previous minutes, and hearing a deputation from Sam Bunting. No reports or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of previous minutes from February 27, 2024
• Deputation by Sam Bunting

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk County Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and January minutes, then discuss four matters: the Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse, a proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendment from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, a Places of Worship Project, and a joint municipal heritage committee meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse
• ACO proposed amendment to Ontario Heritage Act
• Places of Worship Project
• Joint Municipal Heritage Committee Meeting
• Approval of January 8, 2024 minutes

The Norfolk Heritage Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Council not approve the Port Dover Waterfront Preservation Association's request to install decorative LED lighting on the Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse, citing the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act, the Ontario Heritage Act, and federal standards. The committee also accepted information items on an Architectural Conservancy Ontario proposed amendment to the Ontario Heritage Act and a Places of Worship Project update, agreed to organize the 2024 joint municipal heritage committee meeting, and asked staff to check whether photo documentation standards exist following the recent demolition of the Norfolk Tavern. All resolutions carried; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recommended Council deny request to install decorative LED lighting on Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse (unanimous)
• Accepted Architectural Conservancy Ontario information on proposed Ontario Heritage Act amendment (carried)
• Accepted Places of Worship Project update as information (carried)
• Agreed committee will organize 2024 joint municipal heritage committee meeting (carried)
• Requested staff liaison follow up on whether Photo Documentation Standards exist after Norfolk Tavern demolition (carried)
• Approved agenda and January 8, 2024 minutes (carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review staff reports on the 2023 Safe Water Program, the Health Unit's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, and the 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission. The committee will also consider minutes from its February 26, 2024 meeting and may enter closed session for a verbal update on strengthening public health, citing personal matters and labour relations.

• Safe Water Program Update 2023 (HSS-24-011)
• Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit 2024-2027 Strategic Plan (HSS-24-009)
• 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission (HSS-24-013)
• Closed session: Verbal Update - Strengthening Public Health (HSS-24-014)

The Committee approved the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit's strategic plan for 2024-2027. It also endorsed the 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission, including a specific funding request for seniors' dental care.

• Approved Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit 2024-2027 Strategic Plan (Carried)
• Endorsed 2024 Annual Service Plan and Budget Submission to the Ministry of Health (Carried)
• Approved $316,700 funding increase request for Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (Carried)
• Received Safe Water Program Update 2023 as information (Carried)
• Received Closed Meeting Update Strengthening Public Health as information (Carried)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Recreation Master Plan, set goals and a workplan, and hear a presentation on Norfolk Community Days. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of minutes, updates on grants, recruitment, a volunteer fair, ice allocation policy, and recreation projects.

• Presentation on Norfolk Community Days by Marie Steiner
• Discussion of Recreation Master Plan
• Committee goals and workplan
• Update on ice allocation policy
• Update on recreation and parks projects in the county

The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m. because a quorum of members was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Committee of Adjustment

Norfolk County's Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 13 applications for minor variances and land severances. The agenda includes requests to build additional residential dwelling units, rebuild a vacation home, sever farm parcels, and adjust lot boundaries. The committee will decide on each application after considering the requested relief from zoning by-law requirements.

• ANPL2023330: ARDU at 307 Vermeulen Road, St. Williams, seeking relief for 177 sq m floor area and 6.2 m height
• ANPL2024049: Rebuild vacation home at 13 Walter Street, Turkey Point, seeking relief on frontage, coverage, and setbacks
• BNPL2023365: Sever dwelling at 231 Culver Road, Simcoe, made surplus through farm amalgamation
• BNPL2023398/ANPL2024012: Boundary adjustment and variance at 1460 St. John's Road West, Simcoe
• BNPL2023387/ANPL2024042: Sever lot and variance at 225 St James Street N, Waterford

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment reviewed 13 applications regarding minor variances and land severances. Eleven applications were approved, including several for Additional Residential Dwelling Units (ARDUs) and lot severances. One application for an ARDU at 307 Vermeulen Road was referred back for clarification after a tie vote. One application for a lot severance in Port Dover was discussed but no vote outcome was recorded in the minutes.

• ARDU at 307 Vermeulen Road referred after tie vote
• Minor variances for 13 Walter Street vacation home rebuild approved
• Garage-to-ARDU conversion at 1356 Norfolk County Rd 19E approved
• Lot area deficiency relief at 468 Concession 2 Woodhouse approved
• Boundary adjustment and lot area relief at 1460 St. Johns Rd W approved
• Lot severance and area relief at 12 Crescent Park discussed; no vote recorded
• Farm severance at 231 Culver Rd approved
• Carport setback relief at 800 Brantford Rd approved

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will discuss and decide on several items, including the direction for the CN Rail line, an extension of the Ride Norfolk on-demand transit pilot, and options for curbside waste collection. The committee will also consider a series of contracts and budget amendments for infrastructure projects, including bridge rehabilitations and road work. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss material recovery facility options.

• CN Rail Line Direction (CD-24-030) - Council to adopt an option for the rail line
• Ride Norfolk On-Demand Software Pilot Project Extension (CD-24-019) - extension with Blaise Transit to Dec 31, 2024
• Curbside Waste Collection Options (EIS-24-028) - staff to engage residents on collection options
• Port Dover Elevated Tank Chlorine Booster System (EIS-24-018) - contract with Birnam Excavation Ltd. for $243,020.65
• Summary of Bid Awards (CS-24-043) - multiple contracts including Big Creek Bridge Rehabilitations for $3,175,000

Council-in-Committee adopted Option 1 on the CN Rail Line Direction (CD-24-030), supporting rail line retention up to Highway 59, any discontinuance east of Highway 59, no interest in municipal ownership, and no net loss of industrial land in the Courtland area. Council also approved a $250,000 one-time contribution to physician recruitment for 2024, funded from Safe Restart Funding, and authorized a $243,020.65 contract with Birnam Excavation Ltd. for the Port Dover Elevated Tank Chlorine Booster System. A motion to add a waste collection subcommittee to the curbside waste report was defeated; staff were instead directed to survey residents and report back. Council directed staff to proceed with acquiring Delhi Cemetery and approved related budget amendments, and approved the 2024-2028 Multi Year Accessibility Plan.

• Adopted CN Rail Line Direction Option 1: support retention to Highway 59, discontinuance east of Highway 59, no municipal ownership, no net industrial land loss in Courtland (carried)
• Approved $250,000 one-time physician recruitment contribution for 2024 from Safe Restart Funding (carried)
• Authorized $243,020.65 contract with Birnam Excavation Ltd. for Port Dover Elevated Tank Chlorine Booster System; capital budget amended from $110,000 to $299,000 (carried)
• Defeated motion to add a waste collection subcommittee to curbside collection report EIS-24-028
• Directed staff to survey residents on curbside collection options and report back at a future Council meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with Delhi Cemetery acquisition; approved budget amendments including 1.0 FTE Cemeteries Administrative Coordinator and 1.0 FTE Parks and Facilities Maintenance (carried)
• Approved 2024-2028 Multi Year Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to consult on transitioning bylaw offences from Provincial Offences Act court to an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Amplify grant eligibility criteria, evaluation matrix, and vetting process. The agenda includes discussion of the 2024 Amplify Norfolk application and guidelines. No decisions are listed; items are for consideration.

• Review of Amplify Grant Eligibility Criteria
• Review of Amplify Grant Evaluation Matrix
• Amplify Grants Vetting
• Attachments: Amplify Norfolk Guidelines.pdf, 2024 Amplify Norfolk Application.pdf

The Economic Development Advisory Committee reconsidered three Amplify Norfolk grant resolutions from February 28, 2024. It defeated motions to award $20,000 to Port Dover Beer Stock and $40,000 to Port Dover Board of Trade, then voted to award no further Amplify Norfolk Grants. Because the accessibility grant was only available to Amplify Norfolk recipients, no accessibility grants were awarded.

• Reconsidered February 28 Amplify Norfolk grant resolutions (Res. 17, carried by 2/3 vote)
• Defeated $20,000 grant to Port Dover Beer Stock (Res. 18)
• Defeated $40,000 grant to Port Dover Board of Trade (Res. 19)
• Amended motion to change 'the second $40,000 grant' to 'any further Amplify Norfolk Grant' (Res. 20, carried)
• Voted to award no further Amplify Norfolk Grants (Res. 21, carried)
• Reconsidered February 28 resolution 12 (Res. 22, carried by 2/3 vote)
• Defeated recommendation of $20,000 to Port Dover Beer Stock and $40,000 to Port Dover Board of Trade (Res. 23)
• Adjourned at 10:21 a.m. (Res. 24, carried)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft Public Tree Maintenance By-law and discuss its workplan. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering approval of minutes, disclosures, and standard procedural items.

• Draft Public Tree Maintenance By-law (OPS-23-024) review
• Agricultural Advisory Committee workplan discussion
• Approval of February 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 2, 2024. Members reviewed the Public Tree Maintenance By-Law and discussed a draft workplan for the term.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved February 2, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

By-law Appeals Committee

This is the agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on March 5, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Special Council

Norfolk County Council is holding a special meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 60 Prospect Street in Port Dover. The proposal would rezone the western portion from R1-A to R1-A with a special provision, and the eastern portion from R1-A to R2 with a special provision. Council will also vote on the associated by-law and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Rezoning application ZNPL2023394 for 60 Prospect Street, Port Dover
• By-Law 2024-18 to approve the zoning amendment
• By-Law 2024-19 to confirm the proceedings of the special council meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 60 Prospect Street, Port Dover, changing portions of the land to Urban Residential Type 1 with a special provision and Urban Residential Type 2 with a special provision. The corresponding By-Law 2024-18 was also approved.

• Approved zoning amendment ZNPL2023394 for 60 Prospect Street, Port Dover (Carried)
• Approved By-Law 2024-18 regarding the Zoning By-Law Amendment (Carried)
• Approved By-Law 2024-19 to confirm meeting proceedings (Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee is holding statutory public meetings on two items: a proposed road closure and conveyance of County Land Review Project properties, and a zoning by-law amendment for 13-15 Ashton Drive in Simcoe. No decisions will be made at this meeting; comments received will be considered in future staff reports.

• Proposed road closure and conveyance of County Land Review Project properties (CS-24-026)
• Zoning by-law amendment application ZNPL2024031 for 13-15 Ashton Drive, Simcoe (CD-24-027)
• Public comments on both items to be considered in future staff recommendations

The Public Hearing Committee received two staff reports for information: one on proposed road closure and conveyance of Norfolk County land (CS-24-026), and one on zoning application ZNPL2024031 for 13-15 Ashton Drive, Simcoe (CD-24-027). For both, the committee directed that any comments received be considered in a future recommendation staff report. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Received Report CS-24-026 on proposed road closure and conveyance of Norfolk County land for information; comments to be considered in a future staff report
• Received Report CD-24-027 on zoning application ZNPL2024031 for 13-15 Ashton Drive, Simcoe for information; comments to be considered in a future staff report
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m.

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health will meet to review staff reports on food insecurity using the 2023 Ontario Nutritious Food Basket, a rabies program update for 2022-2023, and a Q4 2023 budget amendment. The board will also consider a closed session item on strengthening public health, and a confirming by-law.

• Food Insecurity and the 2023 Ontario Nutritious Food Basket report (HSS-24-007)
• Rabies Program Update 2022-2023 (HSS-24-006)
• HNHU 2023 Q4 Report – Budget Amendment (CS-24-025)
• Closed session on Strengthening Public Health (HSS-24-010)
• Confirming By-law 2024-2-BH

The Board approved amendments to the 2023 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Operating Budget and endorsed continued 100% provincial funding for COVID-19 programs. The Board also resolved to correspond with the provincial government regarding social assistance inflation indexing and food affordability monitoring.

• Amended the Approved 2023 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Operating Budget
• Endorsed that COVID-19 programs remain 100% funded by the Ministry of Health
• Resolved to recommend that Ontario Works recipients receive inflation-indexed rates
• Resolved to support continued monitoring of food affordability in 2025 Public Health Standards
• Supported HNHU Rabies Prevention Program activities
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved By-law 2024-2-BH to confirm meeting proceedings

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to approve the January minutes, receive committee reports, and review several policies including interlibrary loans, local history, and records retention. The board will also consider a letter of support for the AIDS Network and pass a confirming by-law. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Review of OP-05 Interlibrary Loans Policy
• Review of OP-13 Local History Policy
• Review of OP-14 Records Retention Policy
• Consideration of AIDS Network Letter of Support
• Confirmation of By-Law 2024-02LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved policies regarding interlibrary loans, local history, and records retention. The Board also accepted the resignation of trustee Jennifer Schooley and appointed Kimberly Earls to the Policy Development and Review Committee.

• Approved OP-05 - Interlibrary Loans (ILLO) Policy
• Approved OP-13 - Local History Policy
• Approved OP-14 - Records Retention Policy
• Appointed Kimberly Earls to the Policy Development and Review Committee
• Accepted resignation of Board Trustee Jennifer Schooley effective February 28, 2024
• Approved Operations Monitoring Report January 2024 #24-02-01
• Approved Facilities Planning Committee Board Report #24-02-03
• Approved Finance Committee Board Report #24-02-04

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee, and discuss departmental priorities and Amplify Grants vetting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Brandon Sloan, General Manager of Community Development, on Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee
• Discussion of Economic Development Department Priorities
• Discussion of Amplify Grants vetting

The committee selected two recipients for the 2024 Amplify Norfolk Grants and decided not to award a second $40,000 grant. Additionally, the committee elected a representative for the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee.

• Elected Chantal Zorad as representative for the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee (2023-2026)
• Recommended $20,000 grant for Port Dover Beer Stock
• Recommended $40,000 grant for Port Dover Board of Trade
• Decided not to award the second $40,000 grant

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop meeting focused on information updates and training for members of Council. The agenda includes sessions on customer service experience, presentations on paramedic and emergency management services, and a training session led by the Integrity Commissioner. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and training-oriented.

• Customer Service Experience session (9:00-10:30 am)
• Paramedics presentation (10:45-11:45 am)
• Emergency Management presentation (11:45 am-12:30 pm)
• Training session with Integrity Commissioner Charles Harnick (1:00-3:00 pm)

The February 27, 2024 meeting was a Council workshop designed for information updates and training rather than for making decisions. Council members received presentations on customer service, paramedic services, emergency management, and the role of the Integrity Commissioner. No votes were taken and no policies were approved or denied during the session.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was for information and training only.
• Council received a presentation on Customer Service Experience from external consultants.
• Council received presentations on Paramedic Services and Emergency Management.
• Integrity Commissioner Charles Harnick provided a training report to Council.

Mayor's Affordability Roundtable

The Mayor's Affordability Roundtable is meeting to discuss affordability in Norfolk County. The agenda includes a memo from the Mayor and an information package, with no specific decisions or proposals listed. This appears to be a discussion-focused meeting on affordability topics.

• Discussion of Affordability Round Table memo from the Mayor
• Review of Affordability Roundtable Information Package

The Mayor's Affordability Roundtable met on February 27, 2024, and received a memo from Mayor Martin and an information package. The committee passed a resolution recommending that Norfolk Council direct staff to report on the current water and wastewater billing service contract with ERTH, including service levels and costs, and compare it to an in-house option to find efficiencies and savings. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented (Resolution No. 1, carried)
• Received the Affordability Roundtable information package for information (Resolution No. 2, carried)
• Recommended Norfolk Council direct staff to report on the ERTH water and wastewater billing contract, service levels, costs, and compare to an in-house option (Resolution No. 3, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. (Resolution No. 4, carried)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

This agenda for the Norfolk Heritage Committee meeting on February 26, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss several staff reports, including food insecurity, rabies program, and the Ontario Works Service Plan. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for the health unit and a closed session on public health matters.

• Food Insecurity and the 2023 Ontario Nutritious Food Basket Survey (HSS-24-007)
• Rabies Program Update 2022-2023 (HSS-24-006)
• Ontario Works Service Plan 2024 (HSS-24-004)
• HNHU 2023 Q4 Report – Budget Amendment (CS-24-025)
• Closed session on Strengthening Public Health (labour relations)

The committee approved an amendment to the 2023 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Operating Budget and directed staff to submit the 2024 Ontario Works Service Plan for provincial approval. The committee also resolved to advocate for inflation-indexed rates for Ontario Works recipients.

• Approved 2023 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Operating Budget amendment
• Directed staff to submit 2024 Ontario Works Service Plan to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
• Approved correspondence to provincial government recommending inflation-indexed rates for Ontario Works recipients
• Approved letter to Minister of Health and Long-Term Care supporting continued food affordability monitoring
• Endorsed that COVID-19 programs remain 100% funded by the Ministry of Health
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received Medical Officer of Health, Rabies Program, and alPHa InfoBreak updates as information

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will meet on February 21, 2024, to consider 11 applications for land severances (consents) and minor variances. Most involve severing dwellings made surplus by farm amalgamation, with related zoning amendments. The committee will also hear requests for relief from zoning bylaws, including setbacks, lot area, and building height.

• BNPL2023353: Sever 0.43 ha at 1811 4th Concession Rd, Walsingham, as surplus dwelling from farm amalgamation
• BNPL2023371-373: Three severances to create Hamlet lots at 993 Norfolk County Rd 21, Courtland
• BNPL2023352/ANPL2023382: Severance at 1830 Brantford Rd, Vanessa, plus variance for front yard setback and separation distance
• ANPL2023357: Variance to allow 9.75m height for vacation home reconstruction at 19 Woodstock Ave, Long Point
• BNPL2023381/ANPL2023247/ANPL2023380: Boundary adjustment and variances at 4 Cecil Ave, Port Dover

The Committee approved several applications for land severances, primarily for dwellings made surplus through farm amalgamation. It also granted various minor variances for lot areas, setbacks, and building heights, while referring one vacation home reconstruction request.

• Approved severance at 1811 4th Concession Rd (BNPL2023353)
• Approved three severances at 993 Norfolk County Rd 21 (BNPL2023371, BNPL2023372, BNPL2023373)
• Approved severance at 1614 North Rd (BNPL2023385)
• Approved severance and setback/separation relief at 1830 Brantford Rd (BNPL2023352, ANPL2023382)
• Approved severance and floor area relief at 773 Concession 3 Townsend (BNPL2023351, ANPL2023354)
• Approved floor area relief at 395 Queensway W (BNPL2023366)
• Referred height relief application for 19 Woodstock Ave (ANPL2023357)
• Approved lot area relief at 267 and 281 Concession 2 Townsend (ANPL2023383, ANPL2023384)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to decide on a $5.1 million budget increase for the Port Dover Water Treatment Plant upgrades, a zoning change for a property in Courtland, and several by-laws. The agenda also includes a motion from the mayor to explore new provincial funding options, plus routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Port Dover Water Treatment Plant budget amended by $5,098,000 to $21,286,000, funded by debentures
• Zoning change for 19 North Street, Courtland from General Industrial to Hamlet Residential with holding provision
• Mayor Martin motion to investigate alternate provincial funding, including a 'new deal' for Norfolk
• By-law to close and convey part of King Street in Windham Centre
• By-law to amend 2024 interim tax levy

Council established seasonal paid parking in Port Dover, Turkey Point, and Long Point with a $4.00 hourly fee. The Port Dover Water Treatment Plant budget was increased by $5,098,000. Council also approved a zoning amendment for 19 North Street in Courtland.

• Approved seasonal paid parking in Port Dover, Turkey Point, and Long Point at $4.00/hour
• Authorized 5-year contract with Hotspot Parking for parking services
• Increased Port Dover Water Treatment Plant budget by $5,098,000 to $21,286,000
• Approved zoning change for 19 North Street, Courtland from General Industrial to Hamlet Residential
• Denied request to abandon the Ninth Concession Drain
• Directed staff to investigate alternate provincial funding options for advocacy
• Approved By-Law 2024-12 (Property Standards) and By-Law 2024-11 (Close and Convey Part of King Street)
• Approved one additional temporary full-time By-law Enforcement Summer Student position

Council-in-Committee

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee is reviewing staff reports and recommendations, including awarding a $3.4 million contract for Colborne Street North Phase 2 reconstruction and a $2.05 million contract for Talbot Street reconstruction. The committee will also consider reimbursing the Simcoe BIA up to $6,900 for garbage collection, a CN Rail line update, and several policy changes. Closed session items involve litigation related to water systems and insurance claims.

• Contract award to Stonecast Contracting Ltd. for Colborne Street North Phase 2 Reconstruction, $3,400,229.27 (excl. HST)
• Contract award to Elgin Construction for Talbot Street Reconstruction, $2,054,324.02 (excl. HST)
• Reimburse Simcoe BIA up to $6,900 for garbage collection in downtown Simcoe
• Authorize sole source supply with Rogers Communications for Cloud Contact Centre, 5-year term
• Standardize Draeger brand gas monitoring equipment for 5 years

Council authorized two major road reconstruction contracts and established a $4.00/hour seasonal paid parking program for Port Dover, Long Point, and Turkey Point. The committee also approved a new telephone service provider and updated municipal drain cost recovery policies.

• Approved $3,400,229.27 contract with Stonecast Contracting Ltd. for Colborne Street North Phase 2 Reconstruction
• Approved $2,054,324.02 contract with Elgin Construction for Talbot Street Reconstruction
• Approved $4.00/hour seasonal paid parking in Port Dover (lots only), Long Point, and Turkey Point with a 4-hour limit
• Approved $35.00 resident vehicle registration fee for paid parking
• Authorized 5-year sole source contract with Rogers Communications for Cloud Contact Centre
• Authorized 5-year sole source standardization of Draeger gas monitoring equipment
• Approved implementation of surety bonds as security for development agreements
• Referred marina governance options for Port Dover and Port Rowan back to staff for business cases and appraisals

Public Hearing Committee

The Norfolk County Public Hearing Committee is holding statutory public meetings for two development applications: a zoning by-law amendment at 60 Prospect Street in Port Dover and a draft plan of subdivision in the Waverly area of Delhi. Staff reports will be received for information, and public comments will be considered in future recommendation reports.

• Zoning application ZNPL2023394 for 60 Prospect Street, Port Dover (CD-24-006)
• Draft plan of subdivision 28TPL2023390 in Waverly, Delhi (CD-24-008)
• Public comments received will be considered in future staff recommendations

The committee received staff reports for information regarding proposed developments in Port Dover and Delhi. No final approvals or denials were made; comments from the public meetings will be considered in future staff reports.

• Received staff Report CD-24-006 for development application ZNPL2023394 (60 Prospect Street, Port Dover) for information
• Received staff Report CD-24-008 for development application 28TPL2023390 (Waverly Draft Plan of Subdivision, Delhi) for information

Board of Health

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health is meeting to review routine items, including minutes, communications, and a by-law. The main discussion item is a staff report on the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) suspension process. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss voluntary merger negotiations for strengthening public health.

• Staff report HSS-24-001 on the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) suspension process
• Closed session: verbal update on voluntary merger discussion for strengthening public health
• Confirming by-law 2024-1-BH
• Approval of December 5, 2023 board minutes
• Communications: December 2023 and January 2024 alPHa InfoBreaks

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Board of Health met on February 6, 2024 and received Report HSS-24-001 on the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) Suspension Process as information; no decision on the process itself was recorded. The board also received a verbal update on a voluntary public health merger after meeting in closed session under the Municipal Act, 2001, section 239(2)(k), concerning instructions for negotiations. All resolutions carried; no by-laws, motions, deputations, or other substantive items were decided.

• Approved the agenda as presented (BOH-001, carried)
• Approved the December 5, 2023 Board of Health minutes as presented (BOH-002, carried)
• Received communications 9.1 and 9.2 for information (BOH-003, carried)
• Received Report HSS-24-001 on the ISPA Suspension Process as information (BOH-004, carried)
• Entered closed session at 1:12 p.m. under Municipal Act, 2001 s.239(2)(k) on negotiation instructions (BOH-005, carried)
• Reconvened in open session at 1:55 p.m. (BOH-006, carried)
• Received the verbal update on Strengthening Public Health - Voluntary Merger Discussion for information (BOH-007, carried)
• Approved Confirming By-law 2024-1-BH (BOH-008, carried); meeting adjourned at 1:56 p.m. (BOH-009, carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a staff presentation on the Municipal Comprehensive Review and next steps for an Official Plan Amendment for Phase 1. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• Staff presentation on Municipal Comprehensive Review and Official Plan Amendment for Phase 1
• Approval of previous minutes from October 19, 2023

The committee received a staff presentation regarding the Municipal Comprehensive Review and the Official Plan Amendment for Phase 1. No substantive policy changes or zoning decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2023 (Carried)
• Received staff presentation on Municipal Comprehensive Review for information (Carried)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Board will conduct committee orientation and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also consider appointments for the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee and the Planning Advisory Committee.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee Member
• Appointment of Planning Advisory Committee Member

The committee appointed its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024-2026 term. Members were also elected to represent the committee on the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee and the Planning Advisory Committee. A bi-monthly meeting schedule for 2024 was established.

• Appointed Jennifer Schooley as Chair for 2024-2026 (Carried)
• Appointed Carrie Hewitson as Vice Chair for 2024-2026 (Carried)
• Elected Russell Blake as representative for the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee for 2024-2026 (Carried)
• Elected Mike Bollert as representative for the Norfolk County Planning Advisory Committee for 2024-2026 (Carried)
• Approved bi-monthly meeting schedule for the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. for the remainder of 2024 (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024-2028 Multi Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also receive a site plan review update and elect a member to the Community Grant Selection Committee.

• Discussion of 2024-2028 Multi Year Accessibility Plan
• Site Plan Review Update
• Election of Community Grant Selection Committee Member
• Approval of December 14, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee received updates on the Site Plan Review and the 2024-2028 Multi Year Accessibility Plan. The committee also appointed a member to the Community Grant Selection Committee.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received Site Plan Review Update as information
• Received 2024-2028 Multi Year Accessibility Plan as information
• Appointed David Horton to the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County Police Services Board is meeting to review its 2023-2025 strategic business plan, receive operational statistics for November and December 2023, and confirm minutes from previous meetings. A closed session is scheduled for a verbal update on a security matter.

• Review of Police Service Board Strategic Plan 2023-2025
• Operational statistics reports for November and December 2023
• Confirmation of minutes from November 29, 2023 and December 13, 2023 meetings
• Closed session: verbal update from Inspector Tait on security to property matter

The Board appointed its 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair and approved an updated Strategic Business Plan. Members also reviewed operational statistics for November and December 2023.

• Appointed Kim Huffman as Police Services Board Chair for 2024
• Appointed Linda Vandendriessche as Police Services Board Vice-Chair for 2024
• Approved November and December 2023 Operational Statistics and Highlights
• Approved the updated Norfolk County Police Services Board Strategic Business Plan as amended

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to review a report on Long Point geodiversity from Zuzek Inc., discuss ECDM goals and objectives, and consider an ORCCA staff capacity program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Deputation from Long Point Littoral Cell Working Group with Zuzek Inc. Long Point Geodiversity report
• ECDM Goals and Objectives for review
• ORCCA Staff Capacity Program presentation
• Election of Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee member

Norfolk County's Sustainability Advisory Committee endorsed a letter of support for the Long Point Littoral Cell Working Group and recommended that Council use up to $25,000 over four years from the Climate Change Adaptation Measure Program, plus in-kind County staff time. The committee also appointed Paul Hammond to the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee. Presentations on ECDM Goals and Objectives and the ORCCA Staff Capacity Program were received as information, and the October 31, 2023 minutes were approved. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Endorsed a letter of support for the Long Point Littoral Cell Working Group (Carried)
• Recommended Council use up to $25,000 over four years from the Climate Change Adaptation Measure Program (Carried)
• Recommended in-kind County staff time: up to 120 hours for committee members, up to 32 hours for an alternate member, 40-80 hours for a technical member over four years (Carried)
• Received deputation from Sarah Emons and Pete Zuzek on the Long Point Littoral Cell Working Group as information (Carried)
• Received ECDM Goals and Objectives for Review as information (Carried)
• Received ORCCA Staff Capacity Program as information (Carried)
• Appointed Paul Hammond to the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee (Carried)
• Approved October 31, 2023 minutes as presented (Carried)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will review the Recreation Master Plan and receive updates on various projects. The committee will also elect a member to the Community Grant Selection Committee.

• Election of Community Grant Selection Committee Member
• Review of Recreation Master Plan
• Updates of Projects

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee accepted the resignation of member Valerie Hickey. It elected Robyn Kichler as the representative and Kris Demeester as the alternate for the Norfolk Community Grant Selection Committee for the 2023-2026 term. The committee also set its 2024 meeting schedule and deferred discussion of the Recreation Master Plan to a future meeting.

• Accepted resignation of committee member Valerie Hickey
• Elected Robyn Kichler as representative for Community Grant Selection Committee (2023-2026)
• Elected Kris Demeester as alternate representative for Community Grant Selection Committee (2023-2026)
• Deferred review of Recreation Master Plan to a future meeting
• Approved 2024 meeting schedule (March 21, May 16, July 18, Sept 19, Nov 21)

Council

Norfolk County Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2024 interim tax levy, a new community grant policy, and a collective agreement. Council will also vote on approving the 2024-27 Economic Development Strategy and a motion calling on the province to review municipal finances. The agenda includes many routine items such as approving minutes from previous meetings and receiving reports from advisory committees.

• By-Law 2024-02: 2024 Interim Tax Levy
• By-Law 2024-05: Authorize Norfolk County Community Grant Policy
• By-Law 2024-06: Authorize Execution of IAMAW Collective Agreement
• Economic Development Strategy 2024-27 and Revised 2024 Actions and Priorities Implementation Plan (CD-24-009)
• Motion by Mayor Martin re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review

Council approved a new Economic Development Strategy and implementation plan for 2024-27. The meeting also included the approval of several by-laws, including the 2024 Interim Tax Levy, and the appointment of an engineer for the Ronson Drain.

• Approved Economic Development Strategy 2024-27 and Revised 2024 Actions and Priorities Implementation Plan
• Appointed R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited as engineer for Ronson Drain - McCool Petition
• Appointed Councillor Brunton as Alternate Norfolk County member of the Health and Social Services Advisory Committee
• Approved By-Law 2023-64 for the Andrew Municipal Drain (third and final reading)
• Approved By-Law 2024-02 (2024 Interim Tax Levy)
• Approved By-Law 2024-03 (Framework of Governance Policy and Administrative Directives)
• Approved By-Law 2024-04 (Designate Head of MFIPPA)
• Approved By-Law 2024-05 (Norfolk County Community Grant Policy) and By-Law 2024-06 (IAMAW Collective Agreement)

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Library Board is reviewing several human resources and volunteer policies. The meeting also includes reports on operations, finance, and strategic planning.

• Review of HR-07 Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• Review of HR-08 Prevention of Workplace Violence Policy
• Review of HR-09 Health and Safety Policy
• Review of HR-10 Employee Conduct Policy
• Review of HR-11 Professional Development and Training Policy

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved amendments to five human resources policies, adding disciplinary language including possible termination of employment. The board also received operations monitoring reports for November and December 2023, and approved finance and strategic planning committee reports. The board entered closed session to discuss a personal matter and labour relations, then approved direction taken in closed session. No substantive decisions were made on other business or correspondence.

• Approved HR-07 Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy as amended to add termination language (carried)
• Approved HR-08 Prevention of Workplace Violence Policy as amended to add termination language (carried)
• Approved HR-09 Health and Safety Policy as amended to add disciplinary statement (carried)
• Approved HR-10 Employee Conduct Policy as amended to change gift value to $50.00 and add disciplinary statement (carried)
• Approved HR-11 Professional Development and Training Policy as amended to add progressive discipline item (carried)
• Approved VOL-01 Volunteer Policy as presented (carried)
• Received Operations Monitoring Reports for November and December 2023 (carried)
• Approved direction taken in closed session regarding personal and labour relations matters (carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including a staff report on the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) suspension process. The agenda is largely procedural, with items like minutes, consent items, and a closed session for personal or labour matters.

• Staff report HSS-24-001 on Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) suspension process
• Adoption of November 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Closed session for verbal update on Strengthening Public Health (personal matters, labour relations)
• December 2023 alPHa InfoBreak communication

The committee adopted the minutes from the November 27, 2023 meeting. Members received an informational report regarding the Immunization of School Pupils Act suspension process and a verbal update on strengthening public health in a closed session.

• Adopted November 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Report HSS-24-001 Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) Suspension Process as information (Carried)
• Received verbal update on Strengthening Public Health in closed session as information (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review a budget update and revised implementation plan, and to set its 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine items: approving previous minutes, disclosures of interest, and deputations. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda text.

• Budget Update and Revised Implementation Plan
• Set 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of November 22, 2023 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Advisory Committee endorsed and recommended that Council approve the revised 2024 Actions and Priorities Implementation Plan. The committee also established its meeting schedule for the remainder of 2024.

• Endorsed and recommended Council approval of revised 2024 Actions and Priorities Implementation Plan (Carried)
• Approved 2024 meeting schedule (Carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved November 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on 11 applications for minor variances and land severances. These include requests to build additional residential units, adjust property boundaries, and renovate vacation homes. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and address any automatically deferred applications.

• ANPL2023330: Additional residential unit at 307 Vermeulen Road, St. Williams, seeking relief from floor area and height limits.
• BNPL2023140: Boundary adjustment severance at 1946 East Quarterline Road, Langton, to add land to an adjacent residential lot.
• ANPL2023368: Parking and balcony relief at 600 Norfolk Street N, Simcoe, for a 29-space parking lot and a balcony 3m from the rear yard.
• ANPL2023311: Lot coverage and setback variance at 59 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point, in the Resort Residential Zone.
• BNPL2023273: Severance of a dwelling made surplus by farm amalgamation at 617 Concession 10 Townsend, Waterford.

The Committee of Adjustment approved eight applications for minor variances and consents, including additional residential dwelling units, severances, and parking relief. Two applications were referred: a detached additional residential dwelling unit at 307 Vermeulen Road and a boundary adjustment at 1946 East Quarterline Road. The meeting adjourned with no other substantive decisions.

• Referred detached ARDU variance at 307 Vermeulen Road, St. Williams (Carried)
• Referred boundary adjustment at 1946 East Quarterline Road, Langton (Carried)
• Approved technical severance at 1078 Lower Side Rd, Clear Creek (Carried)
• Approved parking and balcony variances at 600 Norfolk Street N, Simcoe (Carried)
• Approved severance of surplus dwelling at 617 Concession 10 Townsend, Waterford (Carried)
• Approved ARDU variances at 1125 Cockshutt Rd, Renton (Carried)
• Approved minor variance at 59 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (Carried)
• Approved minor variance at 40 Woodstock Ave, Long Point (Carried)

Council-in-Committee

The Council-in-Committee is reviewing the 2024 interim property tax levy and proposed changes to commercial land tax discounts. The meeting also includes discussions on cemetery procurement and several infrastructure contract awards.

• Approval of the 2024 Interim Property Tax Levy
• $2,009,500.00 contract with Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for Young's Creek Bridge Rehabilitation
• Proposed reduction of Commercial/Industrial Vacant/Excess Land tax discounts to 0% by 2026
• Single source procurement of Columbarium units from Nelson Granite Limited for a 10-year term
• $34,523.76 purchase of emergency lighting for two fire vehicles

Council authorized a $7,005,000 contract for dressing room expansions at four county arenas and a $2,009,500 contract for the Young's Creek Bridge rehabilitation. The committee also approved a phased reduction of the Commercial/Industrial Vacant/Excess Land Subclass property tax discount.

• Approved $7,005,000 contract with GEN-PRO / 1320376 Ontario Ltd. for arena dressing room expansions
• Approved $2,009,500 contract with Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for Young's Creek Bridge Rehabilitation
• Approved reducing Vacant/Excess Land tax discount to 16.5% in 2025 and 0% in 2026
• Approved Nelson Granite Limited as single source supplier for Oakwood Cemetery Columbarium units
• Approved $17,000 budget increase for fire vehicle emergency lighting from Fleet Reserve
• Approved letter of support for Long Point Littoral Cell Working Group funding application
• Directed staff to report on BIA garbage collection grant and downtown Simcoe illegal dumping
• Accepted resignations of Joe Botscheller and Cam Carter from Simcoe BIA

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 operating levy budget. The agenda also includes two deputations: one from Greening Our Community and one regarding a playground in Delhi. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Proposed 2024 Operating Levy Budget
• Deputation by Elaine Anderson - Greening Our Community (GOC)
• Deputation by David Rusnak - Playground in Delhi

The Budget Committee approved the 2024 Levy Supported Operating Budget, including a net levy requirement of $115,261,300 and a separate $1,001,600 for Corporate Customer Services and Communications. Several new staff positions and program initiatives were approved, while some grants and library positions were denied.

• Approved 2024 Levy Supported Operating Budget net levy of $115,261,300
• Approved Corporate Customer Services and Communications budget of $1,001,600
• Approved Senior Court Administrator position (8-1)
• Approved $150,000 for Economic Development Strategy Implementation plan
• Approved $90,000 for one FTE Economic Development position
• Reduced Simcoe BIA garbage collection grant from $14,000 to $7,000
• Approved $21,500 for FoodCycler Initiative from Council Initiative Reserve
• Denied Norfolk County Public Library Coordinator position

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2024 levy-supported operating budget, including divisional presentations and discretionary items. They will also discuss federal and provincial grant cost-sharing information and correspondence from the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation. The meeting is a working session to discuss budget details, not a final approval vote.

• Proposed 2024 Levy Supported Operating Budget (CS-24-013) with divisional presentations
• 2024 Levy Supported Operating Budget - Discretionary Items Additional Information (CS-24-012), including Norfolk County Library new budget initiatives
• 2024 Budget - Federal and Provincial Grants Cost Share Information (CS-24-002)
• Correspondence from South Central Ontario Region (SCOR) Economic Development Corporation

The Budget Committee approved the Police Services budget as presented. The committee also requested a staff report on the cost per bed at other publicly funded Long Term Care homes.

• Approved Police Services budget as presented (Carried)
• Requested staff report on cost per bed at other publicly funded Long Term Care homes (Carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Received South-Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation correspondence as information (Carried)
• Waived rules of procedure to allow consensus voting for the meeting (Carried)

Board of Health

This agenda for the Norfolk County Board of Health meeting on January 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council

Norfolk County Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a draft plan of subdivision for lands on the 12th Concession in Langton (application 28TPL2023297). The meeting also includes a closed session for a verbal update on potential litigation, and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Development application 28TPL2023297 for subdivision at Part Lots 12 and 13, Concession 11, North Walsingham, Langton
• Recommendation to approve subdivision with conditions as per Report CD-23-080
• Closed session under Municipal Act section 239(2)(e) for potential litigation update
• By-Law 2024-01 to confirm proceedings of the January 9, 2024 special council meeting

Council approved development application 28TPL2023297 for a subdivision on 12th Concession in Langton, with conditions and a plan attached to staff report CD-23-080. Council also entered closed session to discuss potential litigation under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and later reconvened in open session. By-Law 2024-01 confirming the proceedings was approved, and the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Approved application 28TPL2023297 for Langton subdivision with conditions and plan (Carried)
• Entered closed session at 3:53 p.m. for potential litigation (Carried)
• Reconvened in open session at 5:14 p.m. (Carried)
• Approved By-Law 2024-01 confirming the proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned at 5:15 p.m. (Carried)

Public Hearing Committee

Norfolk County's Public Hearing Committee meets to hold a statutory public hearing on zoning application ZNPL2023374 for 19 North Street in Courtland. The committee will receive staff report CD-24-002 for information and consider public comments before a future recommendation. No decisions are made at this hearing.

• Zoning application ZNPL2023374 for 19 North Street, Courtland
• Staff report CD-24-002 received for information
• Public comments to be considered in future recommendation
• Proposed by-law attached as Attachment D

The Public Hearing Committee reviewed a development application for 19 North Street in Courtland. Staff presented the report, and residents raised concerns about the proposed development. The Committee accepted the report for information and directed that public comments be considered in a future staff recommendation.

• Agenda approved as presented (Carried)
• Report CD-24-002 for ZNPL2023374 received for information (Carried)
• Public comments to be considered in future staff report (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. (Carried)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk County Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss three heritage matters: places of worship, the Duncan Campbell/Lynwood Historic Site, and the Vittoria Dam Class Environmental Assessment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are listed as matters to be considered. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2024.

• Places of Worship discussion
• Duncan Campbell/Lynwood Historic Site discussion
• Vittoria Dam Class Environmental Assessment discussion
• Approval of November 27, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee met to receive informational updates on several heritage projects. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved November 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received update on Places of Worship project as information
• Received update on Duncan Campbell/Lynnwood Historic Site as information
• Received update on Vittoria Dam Class Environmental Assessment as information