Special Council

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That Council proceed into closed session at 9:01 a.m., pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, section 239(2)(e) and (f) to discuss matters pertaining to:  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That Council reconvene in open session at 11:01 a.m.

That Staff Report CS-24-121, Housing Accelerator Fund, Round 2 (HAF 2) be received as information; And that Council direct the General Manager, Corporate Services to request Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) exempt Norfolk County from the eligibility requirement for the HAF 2 to adopt a by-law permitting four housing units as-of-right in lower density neighbourhoods; And that Council direct the General Manager, Corporate Services to submit an application for the HAF 2 on behalf of Norfolk County, only in the event that an exemption to the four units as-of right eligibility requirement is granted by the CMHC;

That the request for the Approved Capital Budget be amended to include an allocation of $50,000 for Housing Needs Assessment Update, to be funded from the New/Incremental Capital Reserve, be

That the agenda be amended. Having achieved a 2/3 vote, that motion was

Whereas Norfolk County has a population of 69,000; and That large urban funding streams include municipalities with a population of 10,000 plus; therefore be it resolved, That Council send and advocacy letter to the Federal, Provincial Governments and our MP and MPP, requesting revision of the large urban funding stream.

Whereas Norfolk County has a population of 69,000; That large urban funding streams include municipalities with a population of 10,000 plus; and That the housing accelerator fund 2 requirements have changed, and That Council has gone on the record supporting one additional farm severance, under Provincial conditions, Therefore be it resolved that Council send an advocacy letter to the Federal and Provincial Governments, requesting one additional farm severance so we can stay competitive and eligible for Federal Housing dollars.

That Council proceed into closed session at 11:49 a.m., pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, section 239(2) (c), (e), (h), and (k) to discuss matters pertaining to:  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Special Council reconvene in open session at 12:59 p.m.

That By-Law 2024-79 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Special Council Meeting held on the 13th day of August 2024 be approved.

That Council be adjourned at 1:00 pm.