The Norfolk County Record

Council

February 22, 2023

Who was there

Present (9): Brunton, Columbus, Duthie, Kim Huffman, Amy Martin, Tom Masschaele, C. Van Paassen, L. Vandendriessche, A. Veri

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda be approved with the following amendments:  The January 25 Council meeting (Open and Closed) minutes have been amended to reflect that Councillor Huffman was in attendance and Councillor Van Paassen was absent from the meetings.  That the resolutions regarding the appointments to the Heritage Committee be amended to reflect the appointed members in both the Open and Closed minutes for January 25  Addition of by-laws 8-Z-2023 and 11-Z-2023
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT Council enter into closed session at 1:03 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains to (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to discuss the following matter: 4.1 Litigation Update - Ward 1
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
THAT Council reconvene in Open Session at 2:13 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
THAT the following motions be approved on consent: 5.1 2023 Interim Levy By-Law, CS-23-036 THAT Report 2023 Interim Levy By-Law 2023-xxx be received as information; AND THAT the 2023 Interim Levy By-Law be approved at Council, February 22, 2023. 5.2 Information Memo - Property Sales Update - Part Russet Drive and Part Douglas Street THAT the Information Memo regarding the Property Sales Update – Part Russet Drive, Delhi and Part Douglas Street, Port Dover be received as information. 5.3 Information Memo - Property Sale Update - Vandalen THAT the Information Memo regarding the Property Sale Update – Vandalen, be received as information. 5.4 Information Memo - Various Lease Agreements and Extensions THAT the Information Memo regarding update of the various Lease Agreements and Extensions be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Veri
Carried
THAT the deputation provided by John Vallee be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
THAT the following communications items be received as information: 7.1 Downtown Simcoe Business Improvement Area Minutes - December 9, 2022 7.2 Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes - January 11, 2023 7.3 Delhi Business Improvement Area Minutes - January 12, 2023 7.4 Police Services Board Minutes - February 8, 2023
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
THAT the Cannabis portion of the By-law Enforcement presentation being provided during the February 28, 2023 Council Workshop be videoed and made publicly available.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT the following Council minutes be approved as presented: 8.1 Council Minutes - January 25, 2023 (Open and Closed)
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be received as information: 9.1 Public Hearing Committee Minutes - February 7, 2023 9.2 Council-in-Committee Minutes - February 14, 2023: Open minutes minus Consent Item 4.1 within Resolution 2 and Closed minutes
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the following wording be removed from page 8 of the Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference: "Subject to approval by the Director of Planning prior to attending a site"
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
THAT application ZNPL2022325 affecting the lands described as WDH Con 6 Part Lot1 Plan 182, Block 83 Part Lot 1 R-Plan 37R10966,Parts 1 and 2, Simcoe, municipally known as 210 Argyle Street, Simcoe, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014from "Urban Residential Type 2 Zone (R2) " to "Urban Residential Type 2 Zone (R2)" with Special Provision 14.623, BE APPROVED, as shown in Attachment A to Report CD- 23-014 and with the removal of clause #3 in its entirety from the zoning by-law; AND FURTHER THAT all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-23-014.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
THAT the Information Memo regarding the Accessible Street Signage Policy be received as information; AND THAT Council approve CS-54-AOP-10: Accessible Street Signage Policy and affiliated Accessible Street Signage Application.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That the following By-laws be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal: 11.1 By-law 2022-130 Being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the Corporation of Norfolk County for the Garnham Drain North Branch 11.2 By-law 2023-15 Being a By-Law to Provide for the Levying of the 2023 Interim Tax Levy 11.3 By-law 2023-16 Being a By-law to Establish Highways Within Norfolk County and to Dedicate Such as Parts of Established Highways 11.4 By-law 2023-17 Being a By-law to Regulate the Operation of Off Road Vehicles on Municipal Highways 11.5 By-law 2023-18 Being a By-law to Establish the Sustainability Advisory Committee 11.6 By-law 2023-19 Being a By-law to Establish the Committee of Adjustment, as amended 11.7 By-law 8-Z-2023 Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Part Lot 1, Block 83, Plan 182, Windham Concession 6, Registered Plan 37R10966, Urban Area of Simcoe 11.8 By-law 11-Z-2023 Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Parts of Block 32, Plan 19B; Urban Area of Waterford
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That Council enter into closed session at 4:21 PM. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains to (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board to discuss the following matter: 15.1 Ward 4 Property Sale Update
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
THAT Council reconvene in Open Session at 4:36 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
THAT By-law 2023-20 Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 22nd Day of February 2023 be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and be affixed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
THAT Council be adjourned at 4:36 pm.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried

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