The Norfolk County Record

L. Vandendriessche

Councillor · seen 2021-09-21 to 2026-07-14 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

384substantive motions movedof 286 meetings the minutes record them at
142procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
424substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 286 they were on the record for
10–2recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Norfolk County’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (12)

Council-in-Committee July 8, 2025
That Council approve the creation of a Lobbyist Registry for Norfolk County, and direct staff to prepare a corresponding By-law and Code of Conduct and ;
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Budget Committee October 31, 2024
That Report CS-24-130 Proposed 2025 Rate Budget and all attachments be received as information; and That the Rate Budget with the 2025 Net Rate Requirement of $32,792,600 and 2025 Rate Capital Budget totaling $8,659,000…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council-in-Committee July 9, 2024
That Council receives the AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program Options Report CAO-24- 051; and That the AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program continue to include the 2025 calendar year;
For · 5–4 · Carried
Council May 22, 2024
That By-Law 2024-48 being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 163 to the Norfolk County Official Plan affecting all lands within Norfolk County be approved and signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council-in-Committee April 9, 2024
That Staff Report HSS-24-012 HNHC Updated Regeneration Strategy be received as information; and Further that Council prioritizes affordable housing and approves the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation updated strategy…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Budget Committee January 11, 2024
That the New Budget Initiative for a Senior Court Administrator position, with the requirement of cross training, the implementation of an enhanced communication plan, and amendments to the 2024 Levy Operating Budget…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Budget Committee October 26, 2023
That staff be directed to bring a report back to the January 2024 Budget meeting respecting a geomorphic assessment for Silver Lake.
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Council-in-Committee June 13, 2023
THAT report EIS-23-037 Blue Box Transition and Non-eligible Sources be received as information; AND THAT Council approve Option 1: Non-Eligible Source Material Not Collected And further that a portion of the $948000…
For · 4–5 · Defeated
Budget Committee January 11, 2023
THAT CS-23-012 Proposed 2023 Rate Supported Operating Budget and all attachments be received as information; AND THAT the following New Business Initiatives (NBI) as amended in Staff Report CS-23-012 be approved as…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council October 5, 2022
THAT application ZNPL2021324, affecting the lands described as Lots 27 to 37 and Lots 44 to 48, Plan 216, Urban Area of Delhi, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z- 2014 from ‘Development Zone…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Budget Committee January 13, 2022
WHEREAS the 2021 SCOR EDC (South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation) membership was approved; AND WHEREAS Council resolved at its January 26, 2021 Special Council meeting to withdraw from the South…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council October 19, 2021
THAT Report CAO 21-80 Norfolk County Vaccination Policy be received as information; AND THAT the Norfolk County Vaccination Policy attached to this report be adopted, effective October 19, 2021.
For · 4–2 · Defeated

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

Public Hearing CommitteeNovember 4, 2025
CouncilJanuary 22, 2025
CouncilNovember 19, 2024
Public Hearing CommitteeOctober 2, 2024
Board of HealthOctober 2, 2024
Council WorkshopFebruary 27, 2024
Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory CommitteeFebruary 26, 2024
Budget CommitteeNovember 23, 2023
Board of HealthJuly 5, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 384)

That Report CDS-26-099 Cultural Master Plans be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That staff report CDS-26-140 Adoption of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) be received as information; and That Council enact the draft Administrative Monetary Penalties bylaw, as attached to staff report CDS-26-140; and That Council enact the draft Establishing the Position of Hearings Officers by-law, as attached to staff report CDS-26-140; and That Council enact five new Council
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Information Memo regarding Fire Department Apparatus Replacement Schedule be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That staff report PW-26-038 Dewitte Drain – Referral Back to Engineer be received as information; and Further that Council refer the Dewitte Drain report back to R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. for reconsideration under the Drainage Act, Section 57.
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report CDS-26-095, Request to Declare Surplus and Convey Lands being part Hastings Drive, Long Point, designated as Parts 2 & 3 on Plan 37R-7742; be received as information; That Part 2 on Plan 37R-7742 be declared surplus to municipal needs and approved for conveyance to the adjoining property owners at the appraised valuation; That Part 3 on Plan 37R-7742, closed by By-Law 1681-98, be conve
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Information Memo regarding lot creation in prime agricultural areas be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CDS-26-111 Annual Energy Report and Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Updates, be received as information; and That in support of the implementation of the 2024-2029 Norfolk County Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, Council approve Norfolk County’s participation in the Partners for Climate Protection Program; and Further That the Mayor and Clerk be autho
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CS 26-104, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending June 23, 2026, be received as information; and That the Director, Fleet and Facilities, be authorized to execute a contract with Adeli Construction Management Inc. for IRFQ CDS- FFS-26-03 Washroom Renovation in Three (3) Norfolk County Facilities in the amount of $318,652.00 (excluding HST); and Further That the Approved Cons
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 2:00pm
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council-in-Committee reconvened in open session at 4:08
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the following communication items be received as information:  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parts  Letter from Leslyn Lewis, MP
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the resolutions regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax/ Short Tern Rental By-law from Council-In-Committee be approved as listed in the Council- In-Committee minutes of June 11, 2026. Councillor Van Paassen requested a recorded vote. Yeas (5): Councillor Veri, Councillor Columbus, Councillor Duthie, Councillor Vandendrieesche, Councillor Huffman Nay (3):Councillor Van Paassen, Councillor M
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-60 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 23rd day of June 2026, be read a first second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be amended to include  Add deputation from Deborah Cole Re: Agenda Item 8.4.1 Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Development, ES-26-004  Move Agenda Item 8.4.1 Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Development, ES-26-004 to follow the deputation on the related matter. Having achieved a 2/3 majority vote this motion was;
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Report CS 26-081- Development Charge By-law Policies and Update be received as information, and Further that staff be directed to report back to Council with final policy recommendations upon conclusion of the scheduled engagement session with the broader development community.
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CDS 26- 086 Lot Maintenance Bylaw – 2026 Updates be received as information; and That Lot Maintenance bylaw 2022-47 be repealed; and That the draft Lot Maintenance bylaw and Schedule “A” attached to this report be adopted.
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CS 26-083, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending May 19, 2026, be received as information; and That the Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture be authorized to execute a contract with Mar-Co Clay Products Inc. for IRFQ CDS- PRC-26-07 Walsingham Baseball Diamond Revitalization in the amount of $55,413.31 (excluding HST); and Further That the Approved Capital Budget for Proj
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
To move item 8.5.1 Community-Led Initiatives - Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks, CAO-26-022 to follow the deputation on the related matter. Having achieved a 2/3 majority vote this motion was;
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to refer the Waterford Heritage and Agricultural Museum Community Space Renovation to the Draft 2027-2036 Levy Capital Plan deliberations for consideration; and That Council direct staff to proceed with a revised lease agreement with the Walsingham Women's Institute for the South Walsingham Town Hall according to the terms outlined in this report; and Further that Council
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to prepare amendments to the Community Improvement Plan and implementing by-law for Council and public consideration at a public meeting under Section 17(15) of the Planning Act to: pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act and to bring such amendments forward for Council and public consideration at a statutory public meeting held in accordance with the applicable requireme
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That Report CAO-26-021 Municipal Accommodation Tax and Short-Term Rental Bylaw be received as information, and That the revised Short-Term Rental Bylaw be approved and staff be directed to proceed with implementation in accordance with the timeline set out in the appended Business Plan, and That the Short-Term Rental Bylaw come into force and effect on January 1, 2027, and That Short-Term Rental O
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw be approved and staff be directed to proceed with implementation in accordance with the timeline set out in the appended Business Plan, and That the Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw come into force and effect on January 1, 2028, and That the revised Municipal Accommodation Tax Administration and Allocation Policy be approved and staff be directed to proc
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 4:18 p.m.
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as amended.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That application ZNPL205359, affecting the lands described as 364 St. John’s Road East, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural (A) Zone to Extractive Industrial (MX(H)) Zone with a holding provision be approved as shown in Attachment E to Report CDS-26-056; and That the Director of Planning and Realty Services be authorized to execute the Development A
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-23 being a By-Law to provide for a drainage works in The Corporation of Norfolk County for the Kozack Drain be read a third and final time as amended.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as amended.
Council-in-Committee, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be amended and approved to include the following:  A motion from Councillor Vandendriessche Re: Lot Provision Application Fees Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconvene in open session at 1:48 p.m.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Simcoe BIA - Financial Statements - 2024  Delhi BIA - Financial Statements 2024  Grand Erie Public Health Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2026  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2026  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2026  Delh
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the Information Memo regarding addressing frivolous and vexatious actions that impose unnecessary burden on taxpayers be received as information. That Council provide further directions to staff, if/as deemed appropriate.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to bring back an information memo with the best approach to contact the province regarding the lot provision application fee.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconvene in open session at 3:52 p.m.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-40 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 28th day of April 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-law 2026-40 - Being a by-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 28th Day of April, 2026.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the Clerk's department bring back a report and policy on allowing the media to take pictures at Council and Committee meetings.
Council-in-Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Information Memo regarding the provincial consultation on simplifying and standardizing Official Plans be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be amended to include:  Registered speaker Ruchika Angrish, The Angrish Group Re: Agenda Item 4.3 Blue Grass Estates Phase 4. Having achieved a 2/3 vote that motion was
Public Hearing Committee, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be amended as shown below and approved:  to add a deputation from Ben Jones Re: Woodway Trails  to add a deputation from Ashley Sud Re: Woodway Trails  to add a deputation Marion Gasby Re: MDC Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as amended.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 8, 2025  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - September 11, 2025  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2025  Grand Erie Board of Health Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2026  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2026 
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried

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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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