That staff bring a report back to council regarding agricultural land in Norfolk County, and further information on Stats Canada data versus the MPAC and lands owned by Conservation organizations, all NGOs, and Further that the report include Cannabis production acreage and some information for Council to understand the tax ratio policies to educate on the difference on rural lands.
That the deputations from Jennfier Day and Barb Galluppi related to the Lamport Park Expression of Interest Results be received as information.
That the presentation be received as information.
That Council approves a 4% MAT in principle, on a 50/50 split as outlined in the legislation. And that staff not initiate any collections of funds until the Municipal Development Corporation has been established with a governance structure that includes members from the Tourism sector as set out in the Terms of Reference. And further that short-term rental policy be created and approved by council
That Staff Report CS 25-129, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending January 20, 2026, be received as information; And that the Adopted 2026 Levy Operating Budget associated with the bid for CS-LS-25-01 Online Voting Services be amended from $95,000 to $120,100 to accommodate the required increase, with a corresponding increase in the transfer from the Election Reserve.
To remove Fleet Training and Compliance Officer from the New Budget Initiatives
That the motion made by Councillor Duthie be
That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 1:32 p.m.
That communication items 5.2 and 5.3 be received as information. Letter from Grand Erie Public Health Letter from Grand River Conservation Authority
That report CS-25-159, Norfolk General Hospital Project Update be received as information; and That Council provide direction to staff regarding the release of the requested $3 million previously pledged to the Norfolk General Hospital capital campaign; and Further that the remaining $2 million be held until such time as the Norfolk General Hospital is prepared to begin construction on the Labour
That no changes be made the existing policy and Staff report CS- 25-166 be
That the deputation received as information.
That staff include a business plan for costs in partnership for CAB at the January Levy Budget meeting
That Report CDS-25-34 Servicing Allocation Policy be received as information; and That Council approve the updates to the Servicing Allocation Policy.
That item 13.2 be received as information. Personnel Matters, Security of County Facilities, Respectful Workplace Policy
Whereas Norfolk County continues to work diligently with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Atkins Réalis, and the multi- ministerial provincial working group to address the ongoing environmental and public safety concerns associated with the Forestry Farm Road (FFR) Gas Well; AND WHEREAS Montrose Environmental has recently provided a series of technical recommendations regardi
Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as amended
That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 1:25 p.m.
That communication items 5.1 and 5.2 be received as information.
That staff report CAO-25-086 be received as information; and That Council approve the establishment of a Community Vibrancy Fund as outlined in this report; and That Council direct staff to create a Community Vibrancy Fund Policy according to the terms outlined in this report; and That Council direct staff, in consultation with external legal counsel, to develop a standard Community Vibrancy Fund
That CAO-25-084 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Report be received as information; And That Council approves the implementation of an Artificial Intelligence Policy for Norfolk County And That upon Council approval of CAO-25-084 the Artificial Intelligence recommendations proceed to the budget process in the fall for financial analysis and Council consideration within the Proposed 2026 Levy Budget
That Council-in-Committee reconvened in open session at 1:25 p.m.
That communication items 5.1 and 5.2 be received as information. Letter from Bereavement Authority of Ontario Email from Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility
That the agenda be approved as amended.
That CS-25-095 Norfolk County Housing Needs Assessment and all attachments be received as information.
That the Information Memo regarding the June 2025 Norfolk Road Safety Committee meeting be received as information.
That Report PW-25-002, Inter-Urban Water Supply – Update and Next Steps be received as information; and That Council direct staff to review alternative water delivery methods for Norfolk County in the absence of the required funding (66%) to implement the Inter-Urban Water Supply Phase 1 - Simcoe; and That Council authorize staff to utilize $350,000 from the IUWS engineering capital project (Proje
That CAO-25-076 – Whistleblower, Waste and Fraud Hotline Report be received as information; And That Council approves the creation of a Waste and Fraud Hotline to allow Norfolk County employees and community members to have a discrete and effective way to report inefficiencies and incidents of wrongdoing, with Option 2 in the staff report.
That the Report regarding the Simcoe Kinsmen Club Community Led Initiatives Application for splash pad rehabilitation in Simcoe Kinsmen Splash Park be received as information; and That Council support, in principle, the proposal for the rehabilitation of Simcoe Kinsmen Splash Pad, as summarized in this report, and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Simcoe K
That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 4:48 p.m.
That the Information Memo regarding a breach of CONFIDENTIAL Correspondence - Investigative Update be received as information, and That Council direct staff to engage Haldimand County’s Integrity Commissioner to do an investigation.
That the deputation be received as information.
That Report CS-25-053, County Lands Review - Request to Declare Various Lands Surplus be received as information; And That Lot 19; Plan 379; Norfolk County, as set out in this report, be declared surplus to municipal needs; And That Block A; Plan 379; Norfolk County, as set out in this report, be declared surplus to municipal needs; And Further That Part Lot 2, Conc A, Charlotteville, Part 1 Plan
That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 8:40 p.m.
That Council-in-Committee waive the Procedural Bylaw and continue the meeting past 8:00 p.m.
That council-in-committee received the following staff reports as information: Verbal Update on Property - Ward 3 Library Board Appointments CAO Performance Review and; That Council-in-Committee recommend the appointment of Paula Duarte and Angele Lenze to the Norfolk County Library Board and That Council-in-Committee received information on an employee matter, the CAO performance review and
That the deputation be received as information.
To receive the presentation as information.
That staff engage with public and service clubs to support the initiative (security at Talbot Gardens) and report back to council all the items that have been discussed today for consideration, including user fees and staff report back as soon as possible, or at budget at the latest.
That report HSS-25-005 Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Review be received as information.