Norfolk County public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of applications for lot‑area relief, parcel severances, boundary adjustments, and building variances. Several proposals seek to reduce the minimum required lot size from 40 hectares to smaller areas, while others request increased lot coverage or building height allowances. Each item will be voted on during the meeting.

• ANPL2025328 – 21.92 ha lot‑area relief to permit 18.08 ha at 1936 Highway 59, Walsingham
• BNPL2025282‑ANPL2025283 – 2 ha lot‑area relief and 1.3% lot‑coverage increase to 11.3% at 640 Norfolk County Rd 28, Fairground
• ANPL2025341 – vacation home lot‑coverage increase from 15% to 31% at 15 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point
• ANPL2025345 – accessory dwelling distance increase from 30 m to 104 m at 1516 8th Concession Rd, Langton
• ANPL2025350 – 20.77 ha lot‑area relief to permit 19.23 ha at 230 Elgin County Rd 55, Vienna

The Committee of Adjustment carried a series of applications for lot‑area relief, severances and accessory building permits. One application for a deck and pergola was defeated, and a proposal to create a Hamlet lot was deferred pending a new submission. All other motions were carried.

• Approved 21.92 ha lot‑area relief (ANPL2025328) – Carried
• Approved 0.26 ha lot‑area relief (ANPL2025325) – Carried
• Approved 20.72 ha lot‑area relief (ANPL2025346) – Carried
• Approved severance and 2 ha lot‑area relief for Lisabeth Farms Ltd. (BNPL2025282/ANPL2025283) – Carried
• Approved 0.47 ha lot‑area relief for Procyk Farms Ltd. (BNPL2025338/ANPL2025349) – Carried
• Deferred application for 26.5‑ha Hamlet lot (BNPL2025265/BNPL2025666) – Deferred
• Defeated deck and pergola permit (ANPL2025351) – Defeated
• Approved 74‑m accessory dwelling setback relief (ANPL2025345) – Carried

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will consider the schedule for its 2026 meetings. It will receive an update on the Economic Development Work Plan. A year‑end update will also be presented.

• 2026 Meeting Schedule – discussion of future meeting dates
• Economic Development Work Plan – update
• Year-End Update – presentation

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and formally received the Economic Development Work Plan and Year‑End updates. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 39)
• Approved previous minutes (Resolution 40)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (Resolution 41)
• Received Economic Development Work Plan update (Resolution 42)
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 43)

Council

Norfolk County Council will review financing for an affordable housing development in Dunnville and a project to review county land. The meeting also includes several zoning by-law amendment applications and a report on rural road allowance valuations.

• Financing agreement with CMHC for affordable housing at 311 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville
• Zoning amendment for 4929 Highway 59 from Agricultural to Development and Hamlet Residential
• Zoning amendments for 657 Culver Road (Springview Farm) from Agricultural to Agricultural with special provisions
• Zoning amendment for 9 Scott Drive from Urban Residential Type 1 to Urban Residential Type 4
• Vesting process for three properties on Windham Street due to tax arrears

The council gave consent for a financing agreement for the affordable‑housing project at 311 Ramsey Drive. It also approved four zoning amendment applications, directed staff to continue the County Land Review project and to report by the end of Q2 2026, and asked the Norfolk General Hospital for a full financial breakdown of its surgery‑suite renovations.

• Approved financing agreement for affordable housing at 311 Ramsey Drive (Resolution C-285) – Carried
• Approved zoning amendment ZNPL2025199 changing land to Development and Hamlet Residential (Resolution C-286) – Carried
• Approved zoning amendments ZNPL2025308 and ZNPL2025309 for 657 Culver Road (Resolution C-287) – Carried
• Approved zoning amendment ZNPL2025225 for 9 Scott Drive changing to Urban Residential Type 4 (Resolution C-288) – Carried
• Directed staff to continue Phase 1 of the County Land Review project and report by end of Q2 2026 (Resolution C-284) – Carried
• Requested Norfolk General Hospital provide a complete financial breakdown of the Minimally Invasive Surgery suite renovations (Resolution C-281) – Carried
• Received information on Ramsey Drive affordable housing development (Resolution C-276) – Carried
• Initiated vesting process for three Windham Street properties (Resolution C-277) – Carried

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee will discuss updates, presentations, and staff reports, including a discretionary budget request and a draft shared services operating budget for 2026. The meeting also includes routine items such as disclosure of pecuniary interests, adoption of previous meeting minutes, and a homelessness services bulletin. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Adoption/Correction of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation
• Finance report: 2026 Budget – Discretionary Request (CS-25-176)
• Draft 2026 Haldimand-Norfolk Shared Services Operating Budget (CS-25-178)

The advisory committee approved the minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting. It rejected a motion to not recommend the Housing Corporation’s 2026 budget request and instead approved a motion to recommend the request for inclusion in the County’s 2026 budget. The committee also endorsed levy‑supported amounts for several services in the Draft 2026 Levy Operating Budget and received a homelessness response bulletin.

• Approved August 25, 2025 advisory committee minutes (Carried)
• Defeated motion not to recommend Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corp. 2026 budget request (Defeated Unanimously)
• Approved recommendation for Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corp. 2026 budget request to be included in County budget meeting (Carried)
• Endorsed levy‑supported amounts for Ontario Works, Children’s Services, Housing & Homelessness Services, and Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corp. in Draft 2026 Levy Operating Budget (Carried)
• Received Homelessness Responses Bulletin as communication (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:24 a.m. (Carried)

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

By-law Appeals Committee

The Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on December 9, 2025 has no agenda items listed. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items.

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will meet virtually to discuss matters regarding the Carillon Tower Bridge. The committee will also review minutes from the November 24, 2025, meeting.

• Consideration of Carillon Tower Bridge (HIA revised Oct 28 2025)

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on Nov. 27, 2025 to review the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Part IV Transportation Standards Consultation (CS‑25‑172) and to address winter maintenance and sidewalk matters. The agenda also includes deputations, general communications, and routine approvals of minutes and the agenda.

• Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) Part IV – Transportation Standards Consultation (CS‑25‑172)
• Winter Maintenance and Sidewalks discussion
• Deputations from members of the public
• Approval of agenda, previous minutes, and disclosures of pecuniary interest
• General communications items

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will consider updates to ice allocation and the 2026 work plan. The meeting includes a deputation from Delhi Minor Hockey regarding ice allocation policy.

• Deputation from A.J. Wells of Delhi Minor Hockey regarding Ice Allocation Policy
• Discussion on Facilities & Recreation Master Plans
• Review of the 2026 Work Plan
• Ice Allocation Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 15 minutes. A deputation from Delhi Minor Hockey was received as information. The recommendation to allocate two hours of ice time for local league teams was defeated. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 25) – carried
• Approved October 15 minutes (Resolution 26) – carried
• Received Delhi Minor Hockey deputation (Resolution 27) – carried
• Recommendation for 2 hours ice allocation for local league teams – defeated
• Adjourned meeting – carried

Council Workshop

Norfolk County council will hold a workshop on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, to discuss storm drainage. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Norfolk County Administration Building.

• Storm Drainage workshop session
• Review of 2025 Council Workshop - Storm_Drainage - Nov 2025.pdf

Council

Council will decide on the 2026 Levy Capital Budget and various energy storage projects. The meeting includes votes on 2026 user fees, water and wastewater rates, and a zoning amendment in Simcoe.

• Adoption of 2026 Levy Capital Budget totaling $69,375,000
• Municipal support resolutions for energy storage projects by Norfolk Resilient Generation Inc., NRStor, and Skyline Clean Energy SPV I Inc.
• Zoning By-law amendment for 129 Queensway East, Simcoe
• By-Law 2025-97 to establish 2026 User Fees and Service Charges
• By-Law 2025-96 regarding 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates

The council adopted the 2026 Levy Capital Budget of $69,375,000 and the 2027‑2035 capital forecast. It approved several by‑laws, including temporary street closures, highway designations, water and wastewater rates, and a zoning amendment for 129 Queensway East. Municipal support was granted for three energy‑storage projects, and a letter was sent to the Ontario Minister of Environment requesting more time on conservation‑authority amalgamation. Revised licensing and community‑centre rental fee schedules were also adopted.

• Approved agenda amendment to add conservation‑authority communications (Resolution C‑247)
• Adopted revised licensing and community‑centre rental fee schedules (Resolution C‑249)
• Sent letter to Ontario Minister of Environment requesting more time on authority amalgamation (Resolution C‑251)
• Approved zoning amendment for 129 Queensway East, Simcoe (Resolution C‑258)
• Approved municipal support for Norfolk Resilient Generation energy‑storage project (Resolution C‑259)
• Approved municipal support for NRStor energy‑storage project (Resolution C‑260)
• Passed multiple by‑laws including street closures, highways, water rates and zoning amendment (Resolutions C‑262, C‑263)
• Adopted 2026 Levy Capital Budget of $69,375,000 (Resolution C‑264)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will consider heritage impact assessments for two bridges and a door replacement at the Simcoe Library. The meeting will also include the approval of previous committee minutes.

• Bloomsburg Bridge Heritage Impact Assessment
• Simcoe Library Door Replacement
• Bridge Adjacent to Carillon Tower Heritage Impact Assessment
• Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes - October 27, 2025
• Norfolk County Heritage Permit Application Guide 2025

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the agenda and the previous meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution to develop temporary protection, conservation, and monitoring plans for the Bloomsburg masonry bridge, decided not to install a plaque and to consider a storyboard, and will review the reports at a later meeting. Applications for the Simcoe Library door replacement and the bridge adjacent to the Carillon Tower were both deferred.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 70) – carried
• Approved previous minutes (Resolution 71) – carried
• Approved development of temporary protection, conservation, and monitoring plans for Bloomsburg Bridge; no plaque, storyboard considered (Resolution 72) – carried
• Deferred Simcoe Library Door Replacement application (Resolution 73) – carried
• Deferred Bridge Adjacent to Carillon Tower item (Resolution 74) – carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 75) – carried

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Library Board is meeting to review several administrative reports, including safety, security, and operations monitoring. The board will also discuss a meeting room update and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Security and Safety Report #25-11-03
• Operations Monitoring Report October 2025 #25-11-02
• Social Return on Investment 2024 Report #25-11-04
• Confirming By-Law 2025-10-LIB
• Meeting Room Update

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the October 20, 2025 minutes. It deferred further information on the Delhi Kozub Community Room meeting space to the January 28, 2026 meeting. The board also approved the amended 2026 meeting schedule and confirmed By‑law 2025‑10‑LIB.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 1) – carried
• Adopted minutes of October 20, 2025 meeting (Resolution 2) – carried
• Deferred further information on Delhi Kozub Community Room meeting space to Jan 28 2026 (Business arising) – deferred
• Received Ontario Public Library Week 2025 report for information (Resolution 3) – carried
• Received Operations Monitoring October 2025 report for information (Resolution 4) – carried
• Received Security and Safety report for information (Resolution 5) – carried
• Approved amended 2026 Library Board meeting schedule (Resolution 8) – carried
• Approved Confirming By‑law 2025‑10‑LIB (Resolution 9) – carried

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee will approve the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, hear deputations, and consider the Draft 2026‑2035 Levy Capital Plan (CS‑25‑160). No other items are on the agenda.

• Draft 2026‑2035 Levy Capital Plan (CS‑25‑160)

The Budget Committee approved multiple changes to the 2026‑2035 levy capital plan. The Vittoria Old Town Hall projects, Strategic Priorities projects, Cultural Plan & Archaeological Management Plan, and the Accessibility Design Guidelines Update were removed. The Bleacher Replacement at Talbot Gardens Arena was moved to 202/2027, and the Park Road Project was added. The draft levy capital forecast of $679,465,000 for 2027‑2035 was received as information.

• Removed Vittoria Old Town Hall projects (Carried)
• Moved Bleacher Replacement – Talbot Gardens Arena to 202/2027 (Carried)
• Added Park Road Project (Carried)
• Removed Strategic Priorities projects (Carried)
• Removed Cultural Plan & Archaeological Management Plan project (Carried)
• Removed Norfolk County Accessibility Design Guidelines Update project (Carried Unanimously)
• Received Draft 2026‑2035 Levy Capital Plan and $679,465,000 forecast as information (Carried Unanimously)
• Adjourned council at 2:35 pm (Carried)

Special Council

The Special Council will begin with an Indigenous acknowledgement ceremony, approve the agenda as presented, and disclose any pecuniary interests. It will then enter a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. The council will confirm By-Law 2025-98, which records the proceedings of this meeting, before adjourning.

• Indigenous acknowledgement and ceremonial activities
• Approval of agenda as presented
• Closed session to discuss litigation per Municipal Act Section 239(2)(e)
• Confirmation of By-Law 2025-98 recording the meeting proceedings
• Adjournment of the meeting

Council approved the agenda as presented. Council entered a closed session at 9:32 a.m. to discuss litigation or potential litigation. Council resolved to reconvene in open session at 10:09 a.m. Council confirmed By‑Law 2025‑98 and adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (Carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss litigation (Carried)
• Re‑convened in open session at 10:09 a.m. (Carried)
• Confirmed By‑Law 2025‑98 (Carried)
• Adjourned council at 10:10 a.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of land‑use applications, including severances, boundary adjustments, and building variances across various zones. Applications range from a withdrawn farm request at 1488‑1500 West Quarterline Rd to a residential development at 157 Queensway East in Simcoe. The Committee will also adopt the minutes from the October 22 2025 meeting.

• Withdrawal of applications for Froese Family Farm at 1488‑1500 West Quarterline Rd, Langton
• Roy Haviland request to increase usable floor area to 393 m² at 1494 Norfolk County Rd 19, Bealton
• Charlie and Diane Luke vacation home front‑yard variance to 2.63 m at Hillside Ave, Normandale
• SkyDev Phase 1 residential development severance at 157 Queensway East, Simcoe
• Boston Baptist Church side‑yard and front‑yard setback relief at 2985 Cockshutt Rd, Waterford

The Committee of Adjustment approved ten applications for lot severances, boundary adjustments, and building variances, and deferred one accessory‑building request. All approvals were carried without recorded vote counts. The only deferred motion was for Stephen and Sarah Cameron’s accessory‑building relief.

• Approved Froese Family Farm withdrawal (application withdrawn)
• Approved Roy Haviland’s lot severance and floor‑area relief (Carried)
• Approved Charlie and Diane Luke’s vacation‑home front‑yard variance (Carried)
• Approved Springview Farms’ park‑land severances (Carried)
• Approved VanHeugten Farms Ltd. boundary‑adjustment relief (Carried)
• Approved Michael Tramblé’s accessory‑building height, lot‑coverage, and floor‑area variances (Carried)
• Deferred Stephen and Sarah Cameron’s accessory‑building floor‑area relief (Deferred)
• Approved Boston Baptist Church’s side‑yard and front‑yard setbacks for fire‑escape stairs (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment Board will hear presentations on recent increases in theft from rural properties. Members will review September‑October 2025 crime statistics and the 2024 annual report from Inspector Andy Tait. A funding request from Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk will be considered. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Increased theft from rural properties
• September‑October 2025 crime statistics report
• 2024 Annual Report – Inspector Andy Tait
• Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk funding request

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 2026 meeting schedule, receive an update on the Council Annual Energy Report, discuss recycling programming in Norfolk County, consider a provincial proposal to restructure conservation authorities, and examine Ontario Energy Board model franchise agreements. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Council Annual Energy Report – update
• Recycling programming in Norfolk County
• Proposal restructuring of conservation authorities by the province
• Ontario Energy Board – model franchise agreements

The agenda and July 2025 minutes were approved. The committee adopted three meeting dates for 2026. It received informational updates on the council's annual energy report and on recycling programming. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting adjourned due to loss of quorum.

• Agenda approved (Resolution 13, carried)
• July 2025 minutes approved (Resolution 14, carried)
• 2026 meeting schedule adopted (January 9, April 3, July 10) (Resolution 15, carried)
• Council annual energy report update received as information (Resolution 16, carried)
• Recycling programming update received as information (Resolution 17, carried)

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on November 5, 2025. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or voting results provided.

• Meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025
• Agenda currently procedural with no items listed
• No voting results recorded

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee will review the Draft 2026 Rate Budget and discuss subsidies for water and wastewater property taxes. The meeting includes presentations on water and wastewater operations and finance.

• Discussion of Draft 2026 Rate Budget (CS-25-147)
• Subsidy for Property Taxes on Water and Wastewater Facilities (CS-25-035)
• Public Works Presentation on Water and Wastewater Operations
• Finance Presentation on Draft 2026 Rates
• Approval of Agenda and Deputations

The committee approved the agenda as presented. It adopted the Draft 2026 Rate Budget, setting a net rate requirement of $36,148,000 and a capital budget of $8,511,000, and approved the 2026 water and wastewater rates. The council’s endorsement of a property‑tax subsidy for water and wastewater facilities was defeated, while a motion to simply receive the subsidy report was carried. The committee waived the remaining amendment period and forwarded the budget to the mayor, then adjourned.

• Agenda approved as presented (Carried)
• Adopted 2026 Rate Budget with $36,148,000 net requirement and $8,511,000 capital budget (Carried)
• Approved 2026 water & wastewater rates effective Jan 1 2026 (Carried)
• Endorsement of property‑tax subsidy for water & wastewater facilities defeated (Defeated)
• Report on subsidy received as information (Carried)
• Waived amendment period and forwarded 2026 Rate Budget to mayor (Carried)
• Committee adjourned at 12:16 pm (Carried)

Council

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

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

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

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

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will consider the Bloomsburg Bridge Heritage Impact Assessment document. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, approving minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting, and hearing deputations and presentations. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of Norfolk Heritage Committee minutes – July 14, 2025
• Review of Bloomsburg Bridge Heritage Impact Assessment (June 6, 2025)
• Deputations
• Presentations

The agenda and the July 14, 2025 minutes were approved as presented. The committee deferred the Bloomsburg Bridge Heritage Impact Assessment report to the November 24 meeting to allow engineering staff to attend. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:10 a.m.

• Agenda approved (Resolution No. 66)
• July 14, 2025 minutes approved (Resolution No. 67)
• Bloomsburg Bridge report deferred to November meeting (Resolution No. 68)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (Resolution No. 69)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider various applications for land severances and zoning relief. These requests include permissions for boathouses, garages, and residential construction across Norfolk County.

• Severance of 4,877.3 square metres at 640 Norfolk County Rd 28 (Lisabeth Farms Ltd.)
• Severance of 0.57 hectares at 969 4th Concession Rd (Lisa Aker)
• Severance of 4.66 hectares at 1481 Blue Line Rd (Schuyler Farms Ltd.)
• Severance of 436 square metres at 79-81 Elm Street (Michael Greenwood)
• Boathouse construction relief at 11 Teal Ave and 99 Ordnance Ave

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment approved a series of land‑use applications covering height, lot‑coverage and severance requests. Approvals included boathouse and garage variances, farm parcel severances and a boundary adjustment. Six applications were deferred for further consideration. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved height increase and lot‑coverage relief for Jeff McAllister’s boathouse (4.1)
• Approved severance of Lisa Aker’s farm parcel with a 10‑year hold on the new lot (4.4)
• Approved severance of a 436 sq m parcel in Simcoe (R2 zone) (4.6)
• Approved 2.4 m height increase for John Lockhart’s deck in Hazard Lands (4.7)
• Approved boathouse variance for Bill & Cindy Hutchinson (15.3 % lot coverage, 5.9 m height) (4.8)
• Approved detached garage variance for Terri Clark (7 m height, 189 sq m floor area) (4.9)
• Approved severance of a 0.5 ha parcel in Delhi with minor area adjustment (4.11)
• Approved boundary adjustment adding 0.79 ha to a residential parcel for Willem Bisschop (4.13)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected. No documents or attachments are available.

Special Council

Council will review a presentation and report regarding the Facilities Review and Master Plan. The body is asked to adopt this plan as the strategic framework for future facilities planning, development, and investment decisions.

• Facilities Review and Master Plan presentation by Municipal VU Consulting Inc
• Deputations from Heather Smith, Susan Starling, and Wanda Demaiter regarding Walsingham Town Hall
• Recommendation to adopt the Facilities Master Plan (CAO-25-085)

The council adopted the Facilities Master Plan to guide future facilities planning. It approved the Community and Culture scenario recommendations, the Emergency Services scenario, and the amended Road Operations scenario. Several property-specific amendments were also adopted.

• Adopt Facilities Master Plan as Norfolk County’s strategic framework – Carried
• Adopt Administrative scenario recommendations in full – Carried
• Remove Port Dover Kinsmen Hall and Scout Huts from Community and Culture scenario and direct staff to consult on options – Carried
• Remove South Walsingham Hall from Community and Culture scenario and direct lease review – Carried
• Divest Teeterville Woman's Institute Hall from Community and Culture scenario – Defeated
• Adopt remainder of Community and Culture scenario recommendations – Carried
• Adopt Emergency Services scenario recommendations – Carried
• Adopt Road Operations scenario (amended) as approved – Carried

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting and consider a report regarding a 2026 cost of living increase. The meeting will also confirm a by-law and review operations monitoring reports.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of 2026 Cost of Living Increase
• Confirming By-law 2025-09-LIB
• Operations Monitoring Report September 2025
• Review of 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved its agenda and the September 24 meeting minutes. It received and approved the Operations Monitoring Report for September 2025. The board approved a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for all library staff effective Jan. 1, 2026. A confirming by‑law for the meeting proceedings was also approved.

• Approved agenda (Resolution No. 1)
• Adopted September 24, 2025 minutes (Resolution No. 2)
• Approved Operations Monitoring Report September 2025 (Resolution No. 3)
• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living increase for staff effective Jan 1 2026 (Resolution No. 4)
• Approved confirming By‑law 2025‑09‑LIB (Resolution No. 5)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:17 p.m. (Resolution No. 6)

Budget Committee

The Norfolk County Budget Committee meeting on October 16, 2025 will discuss several items related to the upcoming 2026 budget. Topics include the Strong Mayor budget process timeline, a non‑union economic increase, proposed user fees and service charges, new budget initiatives, and results from the 2026 budget engagement campaign. No formal decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are presented for discussion and consideration.

• Strong Mayor Budget Process and Estimated Timelines (CS-25-138)
• 2026 Non Union Economic Increase (CAO-25-088)
• Proposed 2026 User Fees and Service Charges (CS-25-137)
• Proposed 2026 New Budget Initiatives (CS-25-136)
• 2026 Budget Engagement Campaign Results (CS-25-143)

The Budget Committee approved a 3% economic increase for non‑union staff starting January 1, 2026. It also approved revised 2026 user fees and service charges (excluding community‑center room rentals) and directed staff to draft the by‑law. A $741,900 package of new budget initiatives was referred to the committee for further consideration, and staff were tasked with reporting on various BIA levy and camera cost options for the January budget.

• Agenda amended to include Simcoe BIA deputation (Resolution BC26-01) – carried
• Agenda approved as amended (Resolution BC26-02) – carried
• Approved 3% economic increase for non‑union staff effective Jan 1 2026 (Resolution BC26-11) – carried
• Approved revised 2026 User Fees and Service Charges (excluding Community Center rentals) and directed preparation of by‑law (Resolution BC26-12) – carried
• Directed staff to report on BIA levy options, camera costs, and related issues for the January budget (Resolution BC26-09) – carried
• Referred $741,900 of new budget initiatives to the Budget Committee for consideration with the draft 2026 levy budget (Resolution BC26-14) – carried
• Directed staff to bring back a report on Community Center room hourly rental rates (Resolution BC26-13) – carried
• Multiple deputations (Grand River Conservation Authority, Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice, SCOR EDC, Norfolk County Public Library, Downtown Simcoe BIA) received as information (Resolutions BC26-03, BC26-04, BC26-06, BC26-07, BC26-08) – carried

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The committee will consider an update to the Draft Ice Allocation Policy and receive an update on ongoing recreation and park projects. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda approval, disclosures, and approval of previous minutes.

• Draft Ice Allocation Policy Update
• Ongoing Projects Update

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on a Facility Accessibility Audit, consider staff reports and discussion items, and address any new business items. Standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures, agenda approval, and minutes approval are also on the agenda.

• Facility Accessibility Audit presentation
• Deputations
• Communications
• Staff Reports/Discussion Items
• New Business

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-10-03 contains no detailed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive content. No proposals, contracts, or hearings are identified.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee agenda for September 25, 2025 does not list any specific items. It consists solely of standard boilerplate headings and placeholders. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

OPP Detachment Board

The OPP Detachment Board will discuss funding requests for DARE and Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk. The board is also considering a new by-law to impose fees for the reduction of false security alarms.

• By-Law 2025-02OPP: Fees for services relating to the reduction of False Security Alarms
• Funding request for Crime Stoppers of Haldimand and Norfolk
• Funding request for DARE
• Discussion on loud vehicles and aftermarket parts enforcement
• Discussion on helmet enforcement for children on bikes and scooters

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will approve minutes from the August 27 and September 8, 2025 meetings. It will review several reports, including an Operations Monitoring Report for August 2025, a 2026 Meeting Room Report, a report on the use of an estate donation to the Delhi Branch, and a preliminary operating levy budget estimate for 2026. The board will also consider confirming By-Law 2025-08-LIB.

• Approval of minutes for August 27, 2025 and September 8, 2025 meetings
• Operations Monitoring Report August 2025 (Report #25-09-01)
• 2026 Meeting Room Report (Report #25-09-02)
• Use of Estate Donation: Delhi Branch Report (Report #25-09-03)
• Consideration of Confirming By-Law 2025-08-LIB

The Library Board approved using the entire estate donation for the Delhi Branch in the 2026 budget. It also approved the 2026 Preliminary Operating Levy Budget Estimate and the new business initiatives presented. The Board directed the CEO to provide more information on the Delhi Kozub Community Room at the October meeting. The confirming by‑law for this meeting was approved.

• Approved use of the entire estate donation for the Delhi Branch (Resolution 6)
• Approved 2026 Preliminary Operating Levy Budget Estimate as presented (Resolution 7)
• Approved New Business Initiatives as presented (Resolution 7)
• Directed CEO to provide further information on Delhi Kozub Community Room at October meeting (Resolution 5)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑08‑LIB confirming meeting proceedings (Resolution 8)
• Approved Operations Monitoring Report August 2025 for information (Resolution 4)
• Approved 2026 Meeting Room Report for information (Resolution 5)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (Resolutions 1‑3)

Council

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

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

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

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

Norfolk Heritage Committee

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

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss the county's Economic Development Work Plan. It will receive updates on grant programs, including WOWC, ROD, and TICP. The committee will review outcomes and feedback from recent MDC/MAT workshops and plan a DEI event scheduled for November 27th.

• Economic Development Work Plan
• Grant Updates (WOWC, ROD, TICP)
• MDC/MAT Workshops – outcome/feedback
• DEI Event – November 27th

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 16 meeting. It received informational updates on the Economic Development Work Plan, grant applications, Municipal Development Corporation/Accommodation Tax workshops, and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion event. All resolutions were carried without dissent.

• Approved agenda (Resolution No. 32) – Carried
• Approved July 16 minutes (Resolution No. 33) – Carried
• Received Economic Development Work Plan update (Resolution No. 34) – Carried
• Received Grant Updates (Resolution No. 35) – Carried
• Received MDC/MAT Workshops outcome/feedback (Resolution No. 36) – Carried
• Received DEI Event information (Resolution No. 37) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 11:46 a.m. (Resolution No. 38) – Carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear 15 applications requesting variances to zoning by-laws and consents to sever land. Items include relief for lot coverage, setbacks, and building heights, as well as severances for farm amalgamation and boundary adjustments.

• ANPL2025070: Relief for garage addition and boathouse at 23 Teal Ave
• BNPL2024342: Consent to sever surplus dwelling at 2261 Norfolk County Hwy 24 E
• ANPL2025240: Relief for lot area at 654 Con 3 Townsend
• ANPL2025006: Relief for front yard and parking setbacks at 3 Lakeside Lane
• BNPL2025250: Consent to sever surplus dwelling at 310 10th Concession Rd

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment voted to carry all 14 applications presented, granting various reliefs, parcel severances, and a zoning amendment. Applications ranged from garage additions and accessory buildings to large agricultural parcel severances and a validation certificate. Each motion was moved, seconded, and carried as recorded.

• Approved ANPL2025070 – garage and boathouse reliefs at 23 Teal Ave, Long Point (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2024342 – parcel severance and concurrent zoning amendment at 226 Norfolk County Rd 24 E, Simcoe (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025240 – lot area relief of 25.04 ha at 654 Concession 3, Townsend (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025006 – front and side yard setback reliefs and parking length relief at 3 Lakeside Lane, Port Dover (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2025250 – parcel severance at 310 10th Concession Rd, Langton (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2025180 – parcel severance and retention of two parcels at 3272 Cockshutt Rd, Waterford (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2025257 – parcel severance creating a lot in the Agricultural zone at 628 1st Concession Rd, Port Rowan (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025227 – accessory building height and floor‑area relief at 231 College Street W, Waterford (Carried)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee on September 15, 2025, was cancelled.

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will meet to approve the agenda and review a report on the 10-year 2026-2035 Capital Budget Estimate. The meeting will take place at the Simcoe Branch.

• Approval of agenda
• Pecuniary/Conflict of Interest Declarations
• 10-Year 2026-2035 Capital Budget Estimate Report #25-09-001
• Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025

The board approved its agenda for the meeting. It received and approved the 10-Year 2026-2035 Capital Budget Estimate Report #25-09-001. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (Resolution 1)
• Approved 10-Year 2026-2035 Capital Budget Estimate (Resolution 2)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 p.m. (Resolution 3)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will hear presentations and deputations, then consider an update to the Economic Development Advisory Committee workplan and a Rural Opportunities Development (ROD) grant. The committee will also review the 2025 Ag Tour, the Breakfast on the Farm program, and a recent Globe and Mail interview. Standard agenda items such as call to order, approvals and communications are also on the agenda.

• EDAC Workplan – update
• ROD Grant – discussion
• Ag Tour 2025 – review
• Breakfast on the Farm – review
• Globe and Mail interview – review

The agenda was approved as presented. The minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting were approved. The NAAC Workplan update and the ROD Grant were each received as information. The meeting was adjourned at 11:56 a.m.

• Agenda approved as presented (Resolution No. 29)
• July 9, 2025 minutes approved (Resolution No. 30)
• NAAC Workplan update received as information (Resolution No. 31)
• ROD Grant received as information (Resolution No. 32)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:56 a.m. (Resolution No. 33)

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

By-law Appeals Committee

The By-law Appeals Committee is scheduled to meet on September 3, 2025, to consider agenda items. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or topics listed.

• Meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025
• By-law Appeals Committee
• Procedural agenda text only

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will review several financial reports, including the 2024 audited financial statements and budget estimates for 2026. The board will also discuss a 10-year capital budget estimate spanning 2026-2035.

• 2026-2035 10-Year Capital Budget Estimate Report #25-08-04
• 2026 Preliminary Operating Levy Budget Estimate Report #25-08-05
• 2024 Audited Financial Statements #25-08-01
• Library Reserve Account 2024 NCPL Operating Surplus Report #25-08-02
• Confirming By-Law 2025-07-LIB

The board approved transferring the 2024 operating surplus of $84,370 to the County Library Reserve Account and authorized the use of up to $80,000 from the Donation Reserve for unplanned 2026 needs. Trustees were appointed to the Policy Development and Review Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. The board also changed Port Rowan Branch board meetings from Wednesdays to Mondays and approved By‑law 2025‑07‑LIB confirming the meeting proceedings.

• Approved transfer of $84,370 operating surplus to County Library Reserve Account (Resolution 4)
• Approved use of up to $80,000 from Donation Reserve for 2026 unplanned needs (Resolution 5)
• Appointed Paula Duarte to Policy Development and Review Committee (Resolution 11)
• Appointed Alida Grohs to Strategic Planning Committee (Resolution 11)
• Changed Port Rowan Branch board meetings from Wednesdays to Mondays (Other Business)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑07‑LIB confirming meeting proceedings (Resolution 12)
• Approved receipt of 2024 Audited Financial Statements (Resolution 3)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (Resolutions 1 and 2)

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will consider a lease approval to sustain emergency housing services in a closed session. Staff will present a 10‑year housing and homelessness plan, a budget amendment for provincial housing initiative funding, and a proposal to merge Long Point Area Non‑Profit Housing Corporation into Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation. The meeting also includes routine items such as disclosures, agenda additions, and adoption of previous minutes.

• Closed session lease approval to sustain emergency housing services (ESS-25-006)
• Presentation of the 10‑year Housing and Homelessness Plan (Year 10, 2024, ESS-25-005)
• Budget amendment for OPHI and COCHI funding for 2025/2026 (ESS-25-007)
• Service manager approval to merge Long Point Area Non‑Profit Housing Corporation into Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation (ESS-25-003)

The advisory committee approved the May 26, 2025 meeting minutes and moved to a closed session. It accepted $838,700 in COCHI funding and $446,400 in OPHI funding, authorizing the transfer payment agreement and budget amendment. The committee also received the 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan report and directed its posting online and forwarding to the Ministry. Finally, it consented to merge Long Point Area Non‑Profit Housing Corporation into Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation.

• Approved May 26, 2025 advisory committee minutes – Carried
• Moved to closed session at 9:36 a.m. – Carried
• Received lease approval report for emergency housing services – Carried
• Received 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan report; directed forwarding to Ministry and website posting – Carried
• Accepted COCHI funding of $838,700 and OPHI funding of $446,400; authorized transfer payment agreement and budget amendment – Carried
• Consented to merge Long Point Area Non‑Profit Housing Corporation into Haldimand‑Norfolk Housing Corporation, dissolve its board, and authorize operating agreement for 38 Erie Avenue – Carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider various applications for minor variances and land severances. These requests include adjustments to building heights, lot coverage, and setbacks for residential and agricultural properties.

• Severance of 0.347 hectares at 90 1st Concession Road ENR
• Severance of 15,393.15 square metres at 127 Windham Road 7
• Severance and parcel size relief at 113 Croton Ave to facilitate Delhi boundary expansion
• Severance of 0.2 hectares at 2209 Norfolk County Road 23
• Accessory residential dwelling unit request at 35 Douglas Street

The Committee of Adjustment considered and approved a series of applications for setbacks, lot size, building height, and parcel severances across various zones. Each motion was moved and seconded by council members and was carried without recorded vote counts. The approvals affect properties in Windham Centre, Long Point, Port Dover, Langton, La Salette, Delhi, Turkey Point, and other locations.

• Approved front yard setback relief for 3070 Nixon Rd, Windham Centre (Carried)
• Approved accessory building height and lot coverage relief for 105 Woodstock Ave, Long Point (Carried)
• Approved accessory building floor area increase for 573 Highway 6, Port Dover (Carried)
• Approved parcel severance and zoning amendment review for 90 1st Concession Rd ENR, Langton (Carried)
• Approved parcel severance for 127 Windham Rd 7, La Salette (Carried)
• Approved parcel severance for 113 Croton Ave, Delhi (Carried)
• Approved lot coverage increase for 25 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point (Carried)
• Approved vacation home lot coverage and setback relief for 121 Ordnance Ave, Turkey Point (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on July 31, 2025 contains no detailed items, descriptions, or proposals. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no specific decisions or discussions recorded.

By-law Appeals Committee

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

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will review the Draft Ice Allocation Policy, receive an update on planned recreation upgrades, and discuss the signage for the Langton Community Centre. These items are listed under Matters to be Considered.

• Draft Ice Allocation Policy Review
• Recreation Upgrades – update
• Langton Community Centre sign

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved the agenda (Resolution No. 19) and the May 22, 2025 minutes (Resolution No. 20). The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m. (Resolution No. 21). No other motions were decided; the committee discussed a draft ice allocation policy and received updates on several recreation projects.

• Approved agenda (Resolution No. 19) – carried
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Resolution No. 20) – carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution No. 21) – carried

Council

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

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

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

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

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment Board will review operational statistics for May and June 2025. It will discuss draft documents for a Code of Conduct and a Procedural By-law for board members. The board will consider adopting By-Law 2025-02OPP (Code of Conduct) and By-Law 2025-03OPP (Procedural By-law). These items are listed under Items for Consideration and By-Laws.

• Operational Statistics and Highlights 2025 – May and June (May-June2025.pdf)
• Code of Conduct and Procedural By-law Information Memo – CS-25-107 (draft attachments CAO-25-071 and CAO-25-074)
• By-Law 2025-02OPP – establishes Code of Conduct for OPP Detachment Board members
• By-Law 2025-03OPP – governs proceedings, conduct, and meeting calls for the Board
• Consent agenda items (standard procedural approvals)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will review 15 applications seeking relief from zoning by-laws, including lot coverage, setbacks, and accessory building sizes, along with consent applications for land severances.

• Relief for cottage at 376 Cedar Drive (lot coverage 38.8%)
• Relief for accessory building at 192 Cedar Drive (front yard setback)
• Consent application at 1066 Fertilizer Rd (technical severance)
• Consent application at 2009 Vittoria Rd (farm amalgamation)
• Consent application at 660 Goshen Rd (boundary adjustment)

The Committee of Adjustment adopted the previous meeting minutes and recorded a pecuniary interest disclosure. It then approved a series of applications for lot‑coverage relief, setbacks, accessory buildings and land severances across residential, agricultural and hazard zones. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved ANPL2025106 – Jeff and TuCien Watts: relief of lot coverage to 38.8% and rear yard setback to 8.08 m (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025116 – Steve Norris: relief of lot size, frontage and setbacks in the Agricultural zone (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025172 – Robin Brewer: accessory building in front yard of RR zone (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025143 – Johan and Susan Neufeld: ARDU floor area and distance relief in Agricultural zone (Carried)
• Approved ANPL2025151 – Peter and Loriann Hotz: accessory building floor‑area increase to 364.69 sq m in Agricultural zone (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2025066/ANPL2025065/ANPL2025121 – Daniel Mark Verhoeve: technical severance and lot‑area adjustments in Agricultural zone (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2025092 – Robn Poss: severance of parcel and zoning amendment for retained lands (Carried)
• Approved BNPL2025108 – Van Berlo Ltd.: severance of parcel and concurrent zoning amendment in Agricultural zone (Carried)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on July 16, 2025 to consider several items. Topics include the Rural Economic Development Grant (ROD), regional partnership opportunities, an update on the Ag Tour, and TICP grant opportunities. No specific decisions or approvals are indicated in the agenda.

• Rural Economic Development Grant (ROD)
• Regional Partnership Opportunities
• Ag Tour – update
• TICP Grant Opportunities

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the agenda and previous minutes. It received several updates as information, including regional partnership opportunities, the Rural Economic Development Grant, and Ride Norfolk. The committee voted to support the budget request to join SOMA and to hire an additional staff member for a concierge system. It also supported writing a letter to aid Ride Norfolk's grant application.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 22)
• Approved previous minutes (Resolution 23)
• Received Regional Partnership Opportunities as information (Resolution 24)
• Supported budget request to join SOMA and hire concierge staff (Resolution 25)
• Received Rural Economic Development Grant information (Resolution 26)
• Received Ride Norfolk update as information (Resolution 29)
• Supported writing a letter for Ride Norfolk grant application (Resolution 30)
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 31)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss several specific properties and provide a sub-committee update. The body will consider matters related to the Governor Simcoe Square and McKay/Black properties.

• Governor Simcoe Square Property - 50 Colborne Street
• Governor Simcoe Square Property - 60 Colborne Street
• McKay/Black Property
• Heritage Review - Sub-Committee Update

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee will hear a deputation on the Climate Adaptation Plan, review an update to the Facilities Master Plan, and receive an overview of the 2024 Provincial Annual Energy Reporting requirements. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approvals and disclosures.

• Deputation from Janet Dassinger (Long Point Biosphere Region) – input to Climate Adaptation Plan
• Facilities Master Plan – update presentation
• Overview of O.Reg 25-23: 2024 Provincial Annual Energy Reporting

The Sustainability Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the January meeting. It received a deputation from the Long Point Biosphere Region and recommended that Council endorse a joint MOU to implement road‑ecology solutions. Updates on the Facilities Master Plan and the 2024 Provincial Energy Reporting were noted as information.

• Agenda approved (Resolution 06)
• January 2025 minutes approved (Resolution 07)
• Deputation from Long Point Biosphere Region received as information (Resolution 08)
• Committee recommends Council support joint MOU for road‑ecology solutions (Resolution 09)
• Facilities Master Plan update received as information (Resolution 10)
• 2024 Provincial Energy Reporting overview received as information (Resolution 11)
• Meeting adjourned (Resolution 12)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting with standard agenda items such as call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, disclosures, presentations and deputations. The committee will consider several topics, including a Rural Economic Development Grant (ROD), regional partnership opportunities, an update on the AG Tour, and TICP grant opportunities. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Rural Economic Development Grant (ROD)
• Regional Partnership Opportunities
• AG Tour – update
• TICP Grant opportunities

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 14 meeting. It received information on the Rural Economic Development Grant, regional partnership opportunities, the AG Tour, and TICP grant opportunities. The committee endorsed joining SOMA, hiring an additional economic development staff member, and supported a zoning amendment to permit bunkhouses to be used for other purposes during off‑season periods. The meeting was adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 20)
• Approved May 14 minutes (Resolution 21)
• Received Rural Economic Development Grant information (Resolution 22)
• Received Regional Partnership Opportunities information (Resolution 23)
• Supported budget request to join SOMA and hire additional Economic Development staff (Resolution 24)
• Received AG Tour update as information (Resolution 25)
• Received TICP Grant Opportunities as information (Resolution 26)
• Supported zoning amendment for seasonal bunkhouse use (Resolution 27)

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

Council

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

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

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

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

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee meeting on June 23, 2025 will consider three matters: a demolition salvage discussion, the McKay/Black Property, and an update from the Heritage Review Sub‑Committee. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, disclosures, minutes approval, deputations, presentations, other business, and adjournment.

• Demolition salvage discussion
• McKay/Black Property
• Heritage Review Sub‑Committee update

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 24 and May 26 meetings. It resolved to work with other committees, county departments, and stakeholders to create a Demolition and Salvage by‑law and policy. The committee also instructed staff to contact the owner of the McKay/Black property about recent alterations. The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 a.m.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved May 26, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved engagement to develop demolition and salvage by‑law (carried)
• Approved staff to send correspondence to McKay/Black property owner (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:17 a.m. (carried)

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will approve its agenda and minutes, receive several staff and operations reports, and consider updates to the 10‑year capital budget and a draft long‑term master facilities and service plan. The board will also review a confirming by‑law.

• Capital Budget Update 10‑Year Planning (report #25‑06‑05)
• Draft Long‑Term Master Facilities and Service Plan (report #25‑06‑06)
• Confirming By‑Law 2025‑06‑LIB
• Staff Training and Development Report #25‑06‑01
• Operations Monitoring Report May 2025 #25‑06‑02

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved its agenda and adopted the May 28, 2025 minutes. It accepted the Operations Monitoring Report for May 2025 and approved the 10‑year Capital Budget Update in principle. The Draft Long‑Term Master Facilities and Service Plan was also approved in principle, and a confirming by‑law for the meeting was passed.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 1) – carried
• Adopted May 28, 2025 minutes (Resolution 2) – carried
• Approved Operations Monitoring Report May 2025 (Resolution 3) – carried
• Approved Capital Budget Update 10‑Year Report in principle (Resolution 6) – carried
• Approved Draft Long‑Term Master Facilities and Service Plan in principle (Resolution 7) – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑06‑LIB confirming meeting proceedings (Resolution 8) – carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 9) – carried

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025 has an agenda that contains no detailed items, descriptions, or decisions. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any listed motions, contracts, or public hearings.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider various applications for lot severances, boundary adjustments, and zoning relief. Requests include changes to building heights, usable floor areas for accessory buildings, and minimum parcel sizes.

• Severance of a lot at 2349 1st Concession Rd, Delhi
• Request for 31.7Ha minimum parcel size at 1946 Eastquarterline Rd, Langton
• Parking and landscaping relief for 100 Colborne Street S, Simcoe
• Severance to create two new lots at 21 Lynndale Rd, Simcoe
• Minimum Distance Separation relief for 700 Burford-Delhi Townline Rd, Scotland

The Committee of Adjustment approved several applications for accessory‑building floor‑area relief, parcel‑size reductions, farm consolidation, and lot‑severance across agricultural and residential zones. One parking‑and‑yard relief request was defeated and one application was deferred for further review. All approvals were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved accessory‑building floor‑area relief at 2118 Nixon Rd (ANPL2024445) – Carried
• Approved parcel‑size reduction for 1946 Eastquarterline Rd (ANPL2025063) – Carried
• Approved farm consolidation lot severance at 2349 1st Concession Rd (BNPL2025062) – Carried
• Approved boundary adjustments and lot‑area relief for 48 Cloet Rd (BNPL2024446, BNPL2025113, ANPL2024447) – Carried
• Approved accessory‑building floor‑area increase at 897 Fertilizer Rd (ANPL2025055) – Carried
• Approved lot severance in RH Zone at 1904 Turkey Point Rd (BNPL2025050) – Carried
• Defeated parking‑and‑yard relief request at 100 Colborne St. S. (ANPL2025069) – Defeated
• Approved height and floor‑area relief for house at 311 Jenkins Rd (ANPL2025064) – Carried

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed.

Council Workshop

The Council Workshop meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

By-law Appeals Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County By‑law Appeals Committee on 2025‑06‑03 contains no listed items; it appears to be only procedural placeholders.

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the Recreation Master Plan and a Facility Accessibility Audit, and consider the Lynndale Heights Playground replacement (CS‑25‑079). The agenda also includes routine approvals of the agenda, previous minutes, and disclosures of pecuniary interest. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Recreation Master Plan Update
• Facility Accessibility Audit
• Lynndale Heights Playground Replacement (CS‑25‑079)
• Deputations
• Communications

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting. It received the communications items on the Recreation Master Plan update and the upcoming facility accessibility audit. The committee endorsed the proposed design for the Lynndale Heights Playground replacement.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved previous minutes from Jan 30 2025 (carried)
• Received communications items on Recreation Master Plan and facility audit (carried)
• Supported Lynndale Heights Playground replacement design (carried)

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Board is meeting to discuss operational reports and review several personnel and organizational policies. The agenda includes reports on staff training, operating hours, and the Waterford branch reopening.

• Review of FR-01 Partnership and Fundraising Policy
• Review of HR-14 Right to Disconnect Policy
• Review of HR-15 Dress Code Policy
• Review of NU-01 Non-Union Staff Policy Manual
• Confirming By-Law 2025-05-LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the April 23 minutes. It received and approved the April operations monitoring report and extended all branch Saturday hours to 5:00 p.m., while moving the Simcoe Branch Friday closing time to 5:00 p.m. The board also approved several new policies, including partnership and fundraising, hours of work, health and safety, right‑to‑disconnect, and an amended dress‑code policy, and confirmed the by‑law recording the meeting proceedings.

• Agenda approved as amended (Resolution 1)
• April 23, 2025 minutes adopted (Resolution 2)
• April operations monitoring report received and approved (Resolution 3)
• All branch Saturday hours extended to 5:00 p.m. and Simcoe Branch Friday closing time changed to 5:00 p.m. (Resolution 4)
• Partnership and Fundraising Policy approved (Resolution 5)
• Hours of Work Policy approved (Resolution 6)
• Health and Safety Policy approved (Resolution 7)
• By‑law 2025‑05‑LIB confirming meeting proceedings approved (Resolution 11)

Council

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

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

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

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

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss staff reports and administrative matters. The primary agenda item is an update regarding Ontario Works Community Drop-In Clinics.

• Staff Report HSS-25-008: Ontario Works Community Drop-In Clinics - Update

The advisory committee adopted the corrected minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It accepted the Ontario Works Community Drop‑In Clinics information memo (HSS‑25‑008) as an informational item. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted corrected April 28, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Ontario Works Community Drop‑In Clinics memo HSS‑25‑008 as information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:49 a.m. (carried)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will meet on May 26, 2025 to consider updates on several heritage properties. Items include the Waterford Old Town Hall, Van Norman/Guiler/Smale, Union Hotel, former Norfolk Tavern, and Port Dover properties. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and debriefs from sub‑committees.

• Waterford Old Town Hall Property
• Van Norman/Guiler/Smale Property
• Union Hotel Property
• Former Norfolk Tavern Property Update
• Port Dover Property Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 24, 2025. Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2025-03, HPA-2025-01, and HPA-2025-02 for the Waterford Town Hall, Van Norman/Guiler/Smale, and Union Hotel properties were approved. The committee received an update on the Former Norfolk Tavern and voted to proceed with designation of the Port Dover property. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

• Agenda approved with CHO Conference 2025 addition (Resolution No. 47)
• Previous minutes approved (Resolution No. 48)
• Heritage Permit HPA-2025-03 for Waterford Town Hall approved (Resolution No. 49)
• Heritage Permit HPA-2025-01 for Van Norman/Guiler/Smale approved (Resolution No. 50)
• Heritage Permit HPA-2025-02 for Union Hotel approved (Resolution No. 51)
• Information on Former Norfolk Tavern received as information (Resolution No. 52)
• Committee proceeded with designation of Port Dover property (Resolution No. 53)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. (Resolution No. 54)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the final draft of the Master Recreation Plan, along with updates on facility upgrades and ice allocation.

• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Master Recreation Plan Final Draft Update
• Discussion on Upgrade Updates
• Review of Ice Allocation Update
• Meeting at Norfolk County Administration Building, 50 Colborne St. S.

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 16) and the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting (Resolution 17). No deputations or presentations were made. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. (Resolution 18).

• Approved agenda (Resolution 16) – Carried
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Resolution 17) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 18) – Carried

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive updates on its workplan, the Transit Master Plan, Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) results, ongoing tariff work, and the upcoming agricultural tour. No decisions are listed; the items are presented as informational updates. Standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, and review of previous minutes are also included.

• Workplan – Update
• Transit Master Plan – Update
• Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Results – Update
• Continued work with Tariffs – Update
• Agricultural Tour – Save the Date (attachment)

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It received updates on the workplan, transit master plan, business retention and expansion, tariffs, and the agricultural tour as informational items. The meeting was adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

• Agenda approved (Resolution No. 14) – Carried
• Previous minutes approved (Resolution No. 15) – Carried
• Workplan update received as information (Resolution No. 16) – Carried
• Transit Master Plan update received as information (Resolution No. 17) – Carried
• Business Retention and Expansion results update received as information (Resolution No. 18) – Carried
• Tariffs update received as information (Resolution No. 19) – Carried
• Agricultural Tour update received as information (Resolution No. 20) – Carried
• Meeting adjourned (Resolution No. 21) – Carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a series of development applications, including variances for lot coverage, setbacks, and building height, as well as parcel severances and easements across the county. Each application will be considered for approval, denial, or modification.

• ANPL2025010 – variance to increase lot coverage to 32% and reduce front yard setback to 0 m at 18 Ordnance Ave (Turkey Point, RR Zone).
• BNPL2025015 – request to sever a 657.8 m² parcel and retain a 1,067.6 m² parcel on 110 Duncombe Rd (Waterford, Urban Residential Type 1).
• ANPL2025033 – relief to create a 36.52‑hectare undersized agricultural lot at 43 Albert Street (Langton, Agricultural zone).
• BNPL2025037 – severance of a 3.51‑hectare parcel and retention of a 0.58‑hectare parcel at 351 12th Concession (Langton, MR/HL Zone).
• ANPL2025111 – permit to construct a structure in the Hazard Land Zone on Boathouse Lane (Long Point).

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment voted to carry a series of applications covering lot‑coverage changes, parcel severances, easements, and accessory‑building variances. Each motion was moved, seconded, and recorded as carried. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved Theresa Livingston lot‑coverage and setback relief (amended to 17% coverage, 6 m front yard) – Carried
• Approved Jon Kozicki parcel severance and revised survey – Carried
• Approved J&J Atkinson Farms agricultural lot‑size relief – Carried
• Approved Longs Lumber Ltd. parcel severance with spatial separation agreement – Carried
• Approved Bruce Barnim structure permit in Hazard Land Zone – Carried
• Approved Abraham Guenther accessory‑building floor‑area (250 sqm) and height (6.6 m) relief – Carried
• Approved Ontario Inc. lot‑area, frontage, and setback variances with conditions removed – Carried
• Approved Tim Geauvreau CBD‑zone yard‑setback relief to 0 m – Carried

OPP Detachment Board

The OPP Detachment Board will review safety issues in the North East area of the county. It will receive a report from the Procedural By‑law Working Group chaired by Huffman. The board will also consider operational statistics for March and April 2025. The meeting includes a consent agenda item for the OAPSB Newsletter.

• Safety in the North East Area
• Procedural By‑law Working Group – Chair Huffman
• Operational Statistics and Highlights 2025 – March and April
• OAPSB Newsletter (consent agenda)
• Approval of Agenda/Changes to the Agenda

Special Council

Norfolk County Council will meet for a special session to discuss an investigative update regarding a breach of confidential correspondence. The meeting also includes the passage of a confirming by-law for the session's proceedings.

• Investigative update on Breach of Confidential Correspondence (CAO-25-072)
• Confirming Bylaw 2025-34

The council unanimously approved the agenda. It entered a closed session to discuss a personal matter and later reconvened in open session. An information memo on a breach of confidential correspondence was received and staff were directed to engage Haldimand County’s Integrity Commissioner for an investigation. The council also confirmed By‑law 2025‑34 and adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personal matter (carried)
• Reopened open session at 6:26 p.m. (carried)
• Received information memo on confidential breach and directed staff to engage Haldimand County’s Integrity Commissioner (unanimous)
• Confirmed By‑law 2025‑34 confirming council proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned council at 6:59 p.m. (carried)

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the Tourism Ontario Designation Signage, consider moving billboards, and review its work plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on a "Breakfast on the Farm" event and a proposal to form a working group for agri‑tourism. Routine agenda items such as approvals and disclosures are also on the agenda.

• Tourism Ontario Designation Signage (TOD) update
• Discussion of moving billboards
• Work plan update
• Breakfast on the Farm presentation
• Proposal for a working group for agri‑tourism

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 14) and the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting (Resolution 15). It received informational updates on Tourism Ontario signage (Resolution 16), moving billboards (Resolution 17), and the work plan (Resolution 18). The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m. (Resolution 19).

• Approved agenda (Resolution 14, carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Resolution 15, carried)
• Received Tourism Ontario Designation Signage update as information (Resolution 16, carried)
• Received Moving Billboards update as information (Resolution 17, carried)
• Received Work Plan update as information (Resolution 18, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:50 a.m. (Resolution 19, carried)

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will discuss updates on reports, including the Ontario Works Service Plan Addendum 2025 (HSS-25-007), the 2025 Norfolk County Service Plan Addendum, and the 2025 Norfolk County Risk Assessment. It will also handle routine items such as disclosure of pecuniary interest, adoption or correction of the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Adoption/Correction of March 24, 2025 advisory committee minutes
• Staff report: Ontario Works Service Plan Addendum 2025 (HSS-25-007)
• Staff report: 2025 Norfolk County Service Plan Addendum
• Staff report: 2025 Norfolk County Risk Assessment

The committee adopted the corrected minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. It approved the submission of the Ontario Works Service Plan Addendum 2025 to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. The meeting was adjourned at 09:43 a.m.

• Adopted corrected March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received staff report HSS-25-007 as information (carried)
• Approved submission of Ontario Works Service Plan Addendum 2025 to MCCSS (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 09:43 a.m. (carried)

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025, was cancelled. No items were selected for discussion.

• Meeting cancelled
• No items selected

Council

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

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

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

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

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will meet in Port Dover to approve post-meeting minutes from March 2025 and confirm a new by-law. The agenda includes reports on operations and safety.

• Approval of March 26, 2025 minutes
• Operations Monitoring Report March 2025
• Security and Safety Report March 2025
• Confirming By-Law 2025-04-LIB
• Next meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025

The library board approved the meeting agenda, adopted the March 26 minutes, and accepted the March operations and security reports. It directed the CEO to prepare a delegation and letter for the May 27 council meeting on security issues and to hire a pay‑equity consultant with up to $10,000. The board also approved a confirming by‑law for the meeting.

• Approved amended agenda (Resolution 1) – Carried
• Adopted March 26, 2025 minutes (Resolution 2) – Carried
• Received and approved Operations Monitoring Report #25-04-01 (Resolution 3) – Carried
• Received and approved Security and Safety Report #25-04-02 and directed CEO to coordinate delegation and draft letter to Council (Resolution 4) – Carried
• Directed CEO to engage a pay‑equity consultant and spend up to $10,000 on the review (Resolution 5) – Carried
• Approved By‑law 2025-04-LIB confirming meeting proceedings (Resolution 6) – Carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. (Resolution 7) – Carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of land‑use applications, including severances and zoning by‑law amendments. The first item proposes to sever a 10,642 sq m parcel at 573 Highway 6 and retain a 16.742‑hectare lot, with a concurrent amendment to remove single‑detached dwelling use on the retained land. Additional items seek setbacks, accessory‑building floor‑area, and height reliefs for various rural and residential properties. The committee will vote on each application after discussion.

• BNPL2024406 – severance of 10,642 sq m parcel at 573 Highway 6, retain 16.742 ha, zoning amendment to remove dwelling use
• BNPL2024405 – severance of 4,798 sq m parcel at 578 Concession 14, retain ~53.7 ha, zoning amendment to prevent new dwelling
• ANPL2024417 – 5.45 m side‑yard setback relief at 16 Old Church Street, Lynedoch
• ANPL2024449 – 5.309 m front‑yard setback relief for roof addition at 505 Fairground Rd, Fairground
• ANPL2025007 – 0.14 m height and 27.97 sq m floor‑area relief for accessory building at 721 James Street, Delhi

The Committee of Adjustment approved several severance and zoning amendment applications, approved a boundary adjustment, refused one setback request, and deferred two applications. All other motions were carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

• Approved Schuyler Farms severance and zoning amendment (4.1) – Carried
• Approved Schuyler Farms severance and zoning amendment (4.2) – Carried
• Approved boundary adjustment and accessory‑building relief for Kyle VanHeugten (4.3) – Carried
• Refused Miles and Cassandra Dobias side‑yard setback relief (4.4) – Refused
• Approved Grand Erie District School Board front‑yard setback relief (4.5) – Carried
• Deferred Theresa Livingston accessory‑building and setback relief (4.6) – Deferred
• Approved John Jacobs & Sandra McKenzie side‑yard setback relief (4.7) – Carried
• Deferred Sinclair McKenna accessory‑building floor‑area relief (4.13) – Deferred

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. Residents should note that no decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.

Council-in-Committee

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

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

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

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

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 4, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected or discussed.

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

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

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

By-law Appeals Committee

The Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee meeting on April 1, 2025 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented for this session.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to review recent project updates and consider recommendations from the Recreation Master Plan. The agenda also includes deputations, presentations, and routine approvals of minutes and the agenda.

• Project Updates
• Recreation Master Plan Recommendations
• Deputations
• Presentations

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board is meeting to discuss staff training, operations monitoring, and a review of library operating hours. The board will also consider updates to policies regarding planning, meeting rooms, and political elections.

• Reviewing Operating Hours March 2025 report
• GOV-06 Planning Policy
• OP-08 Meeting Rooms Policy
• OP-16 The Library and Political Elections Policy
• Confirming By-Law 2025-03-LIB

The Norfolk County Public Library Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved February minutes, accepted the Operations Monitoring Report, and approved three policies (GOV‑06 Planning, OP‑08 Meeting Rooms, OP‑16 Library and Political Elections). A by‑law confirming the meeting’s proceedings was also approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 1) – Carried
• Adopted February 26, 2025 minutes (Resolution 2) – Carried
• Accepted confidential minutes of Feb 26, 2025 (Resolution 3) – Carried
• Accepted confidential minutes of Nov 27, 2024 (Resolution 4) – Carried
• Approved Operations Monitoring Report Feb 2025 (Resolution 5) – Carried
• Approved GOV‑06 Planning Policy (Resolution 6) – Carried
• Approved OP‑08 Meeting Rooms Policy (Resolution 7) – Carried
• Approved OP‑16 Library and Political Elections Policy (Resolution 8) – Carried

Council

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

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

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

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

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee is meeting to conduct regular business and review a specific property update. The primary item for consideration is an update regarding a property in Port Dover.

• Port Dover Property Update

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee will disclose any pecuniary interests, adopt corrected minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting, receive a staff report reviewing the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) identified as HSS-25-005, discuss any other business, and set the next meeting for April 28, 2025 before adjourning.

• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Adoption/Correction of Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2025
• Staff Report: Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Review, HSS-25-005
• Next Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025
• Adjournment

The advisory committee approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. It received the Homelessness Prevention Program review (HSS-25-005) as an informational report. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Homelessness Prevention Program review report HSS-25-005 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 a.m. (carried)

OPP Detachment Board

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment Board will review operational statistics for January and February 2025 and consider a sponsorship request for expanding the police bicycle fleet. A by‑law (No. 2025‑01OPP) to affirm the board’s name will be presented. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment for education on operational updates and public safety matters.

• Operational Statistics and Highlights – January and February 2025
• Sponsorship Request – Bicycle Fleet Expansion (Quote attachment)
• By‑law No. 2025‑01OPP to affirm the name of the Norfolk County OPP Detachment Board
• Closed Session: Operational Update/Education (verbal)
• Closed Session: Public Safety and Police Authority Update/Education (verbal)

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider 14 applications for zoning variances and land severances, including requests for reduced setbacks, increased building heights, and new residential lots.

• 382 Cedar Drive: Request for 0 m rear yard setback
• 42 Mechanic St W: Consent to sever for semi-detached dwellings
• 642 Peel Street: Consent to sever for two semi-detached dwellings
• 573 Highway 6: Consent to sever for a farm dwelling
• 11 Teal Ave: Request for boathouse construction

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed 14 applications. Ten were approved, including projects on Cedar Drive, Mechanic Street, and Woodstock Avenue, while four were deferred for additional information. The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Approved rear yard setback relief for 382 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point (ANPL2024393) – Carried
• Approved parcel severance for 42 Mechanic Street, Waterford (BNPL2024374) – Carried
• Approved lot severance for 642 Peel Street, Delhi (BNPL2024433) – Carried
• Approved accessory dwelling unit height and lot coverage relief for 737 Charlotteville Rd, St. Williams (ANPL2024309) – Carried
• Approved additional residential unit height and lot coverage relief for 882 Charlotteville Rd, Simcoe (ANPL2024424) – Carried
• Approved accessory building addition at 440 Angling Rd, Waterford (ANPL2024339) – Carried
• Deferred accessory building request for 105 Woodstock Ave, Long Point (ANPL2024122) – Deferred
• Deferred farm dwelling severance application for 573 Hwy 6, Port Dover (BNPL2024406) – Deferred

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive an update on Norfolk County's Capital Improvement Plan. A deputation from Les Anderson will address the Norfolk Arts Council. A presentation by Norfolk Community in Action Inc and Norfolk Expansion will discuss programs for temporary foreign workers. The meeting also includes a verbal update on tariff impacts and standard procedural items.

• Deputation by Les Anderson regarding the Norfolk Arts Council
• Presentation by Norfolk Community in Action Inc & Norfolk Expansion on temporary foreign workers
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update – Council Presentation and Draft documents
• Verbal update on tariff impacts

The Economic Development Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It received a deputation from Les Anderson and a presentation from Norfolk Community in Action Inc as information. The committee also accepted a CIP update and formally supported a resolution urging local, provincial and federal officials to address U.S.-Canada tariff impacts.

• Approved agenda (Resolution No. 08) – carried
• Approved previous minutes (Resolution No. 09) – carried
• Received Les Anderson deputation as information (Resolution No. 10) – carried
• Received Norfolk Community in Action presentation as information (Resolution No. 11) – carried
• Received CIP update as information (Resolution No. 12) – carried
• Supported tariff‑impact resolution recommending advocacy actions – carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution No. 13) – carried

Council Workshop

Council members will meet for a workshop focused on information updates and training. The session includes presentations on facility planning and asset management, as well as a discussion on U.S. tariffs.

• Corporate Facility Master Plan Review presented by Municipal Vu
• Asset Management presentation by MunicipalVu and GEI consulting
• Discussion on U.S. Tariffs for educational purposes

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP) update and the committee's 2025 workplan. The session includes presentations on agricultural sustainability and programs for temporary foreign workers.

• Draft CIP Update
• Committee Workplan 2025
• Presentation by Norfolk Community in Action Inc regarding temporary foreign workers
• Discussion on bounty on coyotes
• Sustainability Advisory Committee presentation on suitability in Agriculture

Council-in-Committee

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

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

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to the Norfolk County Official Plan for conformity with the Provincial Planning Statement. The committee will also consider Urban Area Plans.

• Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) Official Plan Conformity Amendment
• Urban Area Plans

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to review the final draft of the Master Recreation Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Draft Master Recreation Plan

By-law Appeals Committee

The agenda for the Norfolk County By-law Appeals Committee on 2025-03-04 contains no listed items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive business.

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the Draft Master Recreation Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 23, 2025, meeting.

• Presentation of the Draft Master Recreation Plan by Project Lead Brenda Andress and Director of Recreation Nikki Slote

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will consider adopting By-Law 2025-02-LIB and conduct a closed‑session review of the CEO's performance. The meeting also includes reports on furniture funding for the Waterford project and the adoption of two workplace policies on harassment and violence. Additional items are routine approvals of minutes and agenda items.

• Confirming By‑Law 2025-02-LIB
• Closed‑session CEO Performance Review
• Furniture Funding for Waterford Project Report
• HR‑07 – Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• HR‑08 – Prevention of Workplace Violence Policy

Council

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

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

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss social services and housing reports. The session focuses on reviewing homelessness prevention programming and updates regarding a specific housing build project.

• Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Review (HSS-25-005)
• HNHC Ramsey Drive Build Service Manager Consent and Last Mile Funding Update (HSS-25-004)
• Dunnville Affordable Housing Project Update

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee is meeting to consider items related to local heritage sites and planning. The agenda includes discussions on the Waterford Old Town Hall and the Teeterville Dam Environmental Assessment.

• Waterford Old Town Hall
• Teeterville Dam Environmental Assessment
• Heritage Review Subcommittee Update
• Community Planning presentation

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will consider a series of applications for lot‑coverage relief, front‑yard setback changes, and parcel severances. Several proposals involve agricultural land, including an undersized 36.31‑ha parcel on Highway 59 and a 35.49‑ha boundary adjustment at 443 Talbot Road. Some severance applications are paired with zoning amendment reviews to remove single‑detached dwellings as permitted uses in the Agricultural zone.

• ANPL2024306 – 373 Cedar Drive: request to increase lot coverage to 36.2% in the RR Zone.
• ANPL2024450 – 133 Highway 59: seeks approval for a 36.31‑ha agricultural parcel that is smaller than the 40‑ha minimum.
• BNPL2024319 / ANPL2024320 – 443 Talbot Road: boundary adjustment creating a combined 18.45‑ha lot and a separate 4.51‑ha lot.
• BNPL2024374 – 42 Mechanic Street W: severance of three parcels to create four lots in the Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) zone.
• ANPL2024417 – 16 Old Church Street: request to reduce exterior side‑yard setback to 0.55 m.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were selected for discussion.

Council Workshop

The Norfolk County Council will hold a workshop to provide information updates and training for members. Council members will hear a presentation on the Communications Strategy for The Letter M by Katherine McCurdy and Doug McMillian. They will also review the Master Recreation Plan proposal presented by Brenda Andress. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Communications Strategy – The Letter M presentation (Katherine McCurdy, Doug McMillian)
• Master Recreation Plan proposal presentation (Brenda Andress)
• Information updates and training for council members

Council-in-Committee

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

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

Public Hearing Committee

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

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

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet virtually on Jan 30, 2025. The agenda includes a review of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) Customer Service Standard, discussion of the Evergreen Hill and Norfolk Street South intersection, and a report on accessible on‑street parking on Main Street in Port Dover (CS‑25‑019). The committee will also consider project updates, set the 2025 meeting schedule, and address any other business.

• Review of Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) Customer Service Standard
• Discussion of Evergreen Hill and Norfolk Street South intersection
• Report on Accessible On‑street Parking – Main Street, Port Dover (CS‑25‑019)
• Project updates
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Norfolk County Economic Development Advisory Committee will consider the 2025 meeting schedule. It will receive verbal updates on Tourism Ontario destination signs and on the committee’s workplan. A deputation from Les Anderson of the Simcoe Business Improvement Area will be heard regarding downtown Simcoe issues.

• Deputation from Les Anderson (Simcoe BIA) on downtown Simcoe issues and partnership possibilities
• 2025 Meeting Schedule (review)
• Tourism Ontario Destination Signs – verbal update
• Workplan Review – verbal update
• Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes

Norfolk Heritage Committee

The Norfolk Heritage Committee will meet to consider several heritage-related matters. The agenda includes discussions on specific properties and a dam environmental assessment.

• Waterford Old Town Hall
• Simcoe Water & Gas/ Unique Shoe Company/Simcoe Mitt and Robe Property
• Teeterville Dam Class Environmental Assessment
• Municipal Joint Heritage Meeting
• Community Planning

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand‑Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee will adopt corrected minutes from its October 28 2024 and January 9 2025 meetings. It will receive updates on reports and consider staff reports on a MMAH Last Mile funding application (HSS‑25‑003) and on cross‑jurisdictional child‑care fee subsidy agreements (HSS‑25‑002). The committee will also set the next meeting for February 24 2025.

• Adopt corrected minutes for the October 28 2024 meeting
• Adopt corrected minutes for the January 9 2025 meeting
• Review MMAH Funding Opportunity – Last Mile Funding Application (HSS‑25‑003)
• Review Child Care Fee Subsidy Cross‑Jurisdictional Agreements (HSS‑25‑002)
• Schedule next meeting for February 24 2025

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an updated draft of the Energy Conservation Policy. The committee will also establish its meeting schedule for 2025.

• Updated Energy Conservation Policy (DRAFT)
• 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee discussion

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on several infrastructure projects and planning efforts. The body will discuss the status of arena renovations and the Recreation Master Plan.

• Arena Renovations Update
• Recreation Master Plan Update
• Langton Community Centre Renovation Update
• Arena Lighting
• Setting 2025 meeting dates

Committee of Adjustment

The Norfolk County Committee of Adjustment will open with remarks, disclose any pecuniary interests, and adopt the December 18, 2024 minutes. It will then review a series of applications involving farm parcel severances, easements, and zoning by‑law amendments, many aimed at removing residential allowances in Agricultural zones. The meeting also includes other business concerning an OLT decision for the 82 Clubhouse in Turkey Point.

• BNPL2024342 – severance of a 0.204 ha parcel at 2261 Hwy 24 E, Simcoe, with a concurrent zoning amendment to remove single‑detached dwelling permission in the Agricultural (A) Zone.
• BNPL2024343 – severance of a 0.349 ha parcel at 2307 Norfolk County Rd 24 E, Simcoe, plus a hydro‑line easement, and a concurrent zoning amendment to remove residential use in the Agricultural (A) Zone.
• ANPL2024318 – request to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation from 152 m to 98.9 m at 245 O'Mahoney Rd, Simcoe.
• ANPL2024393 – relief of rear yard, interior side yard setbacks and increased lot coverage for 382 Cedar Drive, Turkey Point (RR Zone).
• BNPL2024369 – severance of a 0.41 ha parcel at 1328 Windham Rd 12, Delhi, with a concurrent zoning amendment to prevent new residential dwellings on the retained land.

Council

Council will discuss the 2025 interim property tax levy and the alignment of user fees for the Delhi Cemetery. The meeting includes decisions on building inspector appointments and land designations.

• 2025 Interim Property Tax Levy (CS-25-001)
• Amendment to By-Law 2024-118 to align Delhi Cemetery fees with Oakwood Cemetery
• By-law 2025-01 to exempt lands in Registered Plan 37R 11762 Lot 40 and Plan 37M-96 Lot 41 from Part Lot Control
• By-Law 2025-04 to appoint Building Inspectors
• Closed session regarding proposed land acquisition or disposition in Ward 1

OPP Detachment Board

The OPP Detachment Board will meet to discuss police operational statistics and highlights from October through December 2024. The board will also receive an update from Chair Huffman.

• Operational Statistics and Highlights for October, November, and December 2024
• Chair Huffman Update
• Confirmation of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Public Library Board

The Norfolk County Public Library Board will consider the resignation of a board trustee, review several operational and programming reports, discuss the 2025 operating budget, and vote on Confirming By‑Law 2025‑01‑LIB. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• NCPL Board Trustee Resignation
• 2025 Operating Budget discussion
• Confirming By‑Law 2025‑01‑LIB
• Operations Monitoring Reports for November and December 2024
• Security Measures Report

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to continue discussions from the January 15 session. The provided agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2025 Levy Operating Budget and related discretionary items. The session includes presentations from the Finance department and various divisions, as well as public deputations.

• Proposed 2025 Levy Operating Budget (CS-25-002)
• 2025 Levy Operating Budget Discretionary Items (CS-25-003)
• Port Dover Harbour Marina fee increase 2025
• Deputation regarding traffic safety near Lakewood Public School
• Deputation regarding Vittoria Town Hall

Council-in-Committee

Council-in-Committee is reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts and property dispositions. Key items include water treatment upgrades in Port Rowan and the acquisition and renovation of the Gilbertson Administration Building.

• Contract with Industra Construction Corp. for Port Rowan Water Treatment Plant Phase II Upgrades for $14,573,955.37
• Proposed $6,250,000 for Gilbertson Administration Building acquisition and renovations
• Proposal to declare land at Clinton Street, Port Dover surplus for a land exchange
• Option to declare Vittoria Old Town Hall lands surplus and sell to a local non-profit
• Additional $450,000 provincial funding for a Groundwater Study by Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc.

Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss staff reports. The primary focus is the proposed 2025 Haldimand-Norfolk Shared Services Operating Budget (HSS-24-059).

• Proposed 2025 Haldimand-Norfolk Shared Services Operating Budget, HSS-24-059

Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee will consider the 2025 meeting schedule, sustainable agriculture initiatives, and an update on Ontario's Garden. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, approvals, presentations, deputations, communications, and other business.

• 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Ontario's Garden - Update

Public Hearing Committee

The Public Hearing Committee will receive staff reports on three development items for information and will consider any public comments received. Items include an update to the Community Improvement Plan (CD-25-001), a renewal of a temporary‑use zoning by‑law (ZNPL2024386, CD-25-006), and the Woodway Trails Subdivision applications (28TPL2024308 & ZNPL2024307, CD-24-147). The committee will not make a final decision at this meeting but will use the comments in future recommendations.

• Community Improvement Plan Update – staff report CD-25-001 to be received for information.
• Temporary‑Use Zoning By‑law Renewal (ZNPL2024386) – staff report CD-25-006 to be received for information; comments to be considered in the decision process.
• Woodway Trails Subdivision (28TPL2024308 & ZNPL2024307) – staff report CD-24-147 to be received for information; comments to be considered in a future recommendation.