Council

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the Engineer's report for the Ninth Concession drain be received as information.

That the following minutes be approved as presented.  Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 2024  Council Workshop Minutes - February 27, 2024  Special Council Meeting Minutes - March 5, 2024

That the minutes from the March 5th, 2024 Public Hearing Committee Meeting be approved as presented.

That the minutes from the March 19th, 2024 Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes be approved as presented.

That sustainability staff liaison work with the Planning Department to review and work on the land evaluation tool; and That staff work with Planning to advise on sustainability measures within the growth metrics and growth evaluation.

That the Mayor’s Affordability Roundtable Committee hereby recommends that Norfolk Council direct staff to provide a report providing a review of “the current water and wastewater billing service contract with ERTH” including service levels and associated costs and provide a comparison to an in-house option in an effort to find efficiencies and cost savings.

That the following reports of Advisory Committees and Local Boards be approved as presented:  Sustainability Advisory Committee Minutes - October 31, 2023  Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2023  Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2024  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2024  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 25, 2024; as amended.  Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2024  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - February 7, 2024  Draft Mayor's Affordability Roundtable Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2024  Draft Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - February 28, 2024  Draft Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 15, 2024

THAT application 28TPL2023390, affecting the lands described as Part Lot 24, Concession 12, 37R3287 Parts 1 & 2 Subject to ROW, Geographic Township of Windham, Norfolk County, to permit a draft plan of subdivision of 45 lots for single-detached residential dwellings with a stormwater management pond, BE APPROVED, as shown in Attachment A and with the conditions as identified in Attachment B to Report CD-24-020; Further that all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24- 020.

That Report Amplify Norfolk Grant Program – 2024 CD-24-047 be received; and That the $125,000 of 2024 Amplify Norfolk funding be returned to the Council initiatives Reserve; and That this matter be

That application ZNPL2024031, affecting the lands described as 13-15 Ashton Drive, Simcoe, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from R2 to R2 with Special Provision 14.1052 BE APPROVED as shown in Attachment C to Report CD-24-043; AND FURHTER THAT public input was received for this application and relevant planning matters raised were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24-043.

That Staff Report OPS-24-012 Clinton St Lot Lease be received as information; And That Council authorize staff to contact the property owner at 200 Main St Port Dover to negotiate a lease agreement for 2024 and possible options for 2025; And That Council approve the staff recommendation that the leased lot be used as a municipal parking lot; And That Council approve a scope amendment to the 2024 Seasonal Paid Parking Program to include the Clinton St. parking lot extension, with incremental costs to be funded by associated paid parking revenue.

That Report CAO-24-030 be received for information; and That Council hereby appoints the following members to the Committee of Adjustment: Councillor Van Paassen and Councillor Veri.

That By-Law 2023-81 to provide drainage works for the Elliott-Kitchen Municipal drain be read a third and final time.

That By-Law 2024-21to provide drainage works for the Ninth Concession Municipal drain be read a First and Second time.

That Bylaws 2024-20, 2024-22 to 2024-25, inclusive be approved and signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate seal.  By-Law 2024-20 - Authorize the Municipal Drain Construction and Maintenance Cost Recovery Policy  By-Law 2024-22 - Zoning Amendment - 13-15 Ashton Drive, Simcoe  By-Law 2024-23 - Authorize Tax Collection Policy  By-Law 2024-24 - Authorize Governance Policy - Asset Retirement Obligations  By-Law 2024-25 - Execution of a Collective Agreement between The Corporation of Norfolk County and the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175

Whereas Municipal Development Corporations and Municipal Services Corporations are valuable tools permitted for municipalities under section 203 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended; and Whereas Municipal Development / Services Corporations allow municipalities flexibility to respond and negotiate with the private sector outside the political system; and Whereas the Municipal Council still provides oversight to the business of the Development Corporation; and Whereas Municipal Development Corporations are known to be cost effective and profitable; and Whereas Municipalities such as Brant County, Oakville, Guelph, Brampton, Simcoe County and more have already created Municipal Development Corporations in Ontario; Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to investigate the creation of a Municipal Development / Services Corporation in Norfolk County; and That staff be directed to create a business case that identifies the feasibility and terms of reference for a potential municipal development / Services corporation.

That council enter into closed session at 3:43 PM to discuss the following item pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertains to sections 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  CAO Closed Session Update re: Potential Litigation

That Council reconvene in open session at 4:35 p.m.

That By-Law 2024-26 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 26th day of March 2024 be approved.

That Council be adjourned at 4:36 pm.