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 (25 motions)
23 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be amended to include the following: To remove communication item 7.4 from the agenda at the request of staff. To add a deputation from Demetrius Bozek Regarding agenda Items 8.2.1 – Sidewalk Petition To add a deputation from Wade and Angela Gomez Regarding agenda Items 8.2.1 – Sidewalk Petition To add a deputation from Jennifer Day Regarding agenda Item 8.3.1 – Vittoria Old Town Hall To add a deputation from Joan Norman Regarding agenda Items 8.3.1 - Vittoria Old Town Hall To move the appropriate staff reports to immediately to follow the accompanying deputations. Having achieved a 2/3 majority that motion was
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Brunton, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the following consent items be received as information: Special Event C2503-00062556 - Port Dover Canada Day Parade - Temporary Road Closure CS-25-075 That the Information Memo regarding Special Event - Port Dover Canada Day Parade – Temporary Road Closures be received as information: Special Event C2503-00061019 - Carillon 100 Norfolk's War Memorial - A Century of Remembering - CS-25-069 That the Carillon 100: Norfolk's War Memorial - A Century of Remembering Temporary Road Closure be received as information. Special Event C2503-00059984 - Delhi BIA 16th Annual Ford Mustang Car Show - Temporary Road Closure - CS-25-067 That the Information Memo regarding the Special Event C2503-00059984 –Delhi BIA 16th Annual Ford Mustang Car Show be received as information. Special Event - C2502-00058297 - Pinup Picnic - Temporary Road Closure - CS-25-072 That the Information Memo regarding the Special Event C2502-00058297 Port Dover Pinup Picnic Temporary Road Closure be received as information. 1235 North Road, Langton – Encroachment Application, CS-25-064 That Report CS 25-064 regarding 1235 North Road, Langton- Encroachment Application be received as information. And That the Corporation of Norfolk County enter into an Encroachment Agreement with Nathan Leslie James Cashman and Melanie Marie Kleebaum, being the current property owners of 1235 North Road, Langton, to recognize the encroachments onto North Road, Langton; And That the necessary by-law authorizing the Mayor a
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
That the following communication items be received as information: Letter from Mario Di Tommaso, Deputy Solicitor General, Community Safety Letter from The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Letter from The Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That Report EIS-25-021, 2025 Asset Management Plan be received as information; and That the 2025 Asset Management Plan (Attachment 1) be approved; and That an allocation of $3,410,400 be included as a Council Approved Initiative (CAI) in the Proposed 2026 Levy Operating Budget to address the infrastructure funding shortfall; and further That a Financial Strategy including 2.5% annual levy increases over the next 10 years dedicated to infrastructure funding be approved in principle as outlined within the Asset Management Plan.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
That report EIS-25-009 Simcoe Wastewater Treatment Plant – Capital Status Update be received; and That Council direct staff to complete the Class Environmental Assessment addendum and Public Consultation process; and Further that staff report back with the outcome of the Class Environmental Assessment addendum and the associated capital and procurement strategy.
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That the Information Memo be received as information; and That staff be directed to send correspondence to the Province regarding Bill 17.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That Staff Report CS 25-070, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending May 20, 2025, be received as information; And that the General Manager, Operations, be authorized to execute a contract with Hallman Motors Ltd for Tender OPS-FLT- 25-03 Supply and Delivery of Six (6) New 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks in the amount of $360,882 (excluding HST); And that the Director, Environmental Services be authorized to execute a contract with Peto MacCallum Ltd. for Proposal EIS-ES- 25-03 Monitoring of Closed Landfill Sites in the amount of $662,211.50 (excluding HST); And that the Director, Engineering be authorized to execute a contract with Elgin Construction for Tender EIS-ENG-25-39 Ann Street & East Street Reconstruction in the amount of $1,600,000.00 (excluding HST); And further that Approved Capital Budget for Ann Street & East Street Reconstruction be amended (decreased) by $476,000 to allow for repurposing of capital funds.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Veri
Carried
That the Sand Pines Summer Concert Series Temporary Road Closure be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Brunton, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That report CS-25-063 Water and Wastewater Billing Services Analysis be received as information; and That Council endorse an in-house water and wastewater billing model effective February 1, 2027 for inclusion in the 2026 Rate Supported Operating Budget and Capital Budget as required; and That Council approve the amendment of the 2025 Rate Supported Operating Budget for the inclusion of a water and wastewater billing implementation lead in the amount of $67,700 to be funded equally from the water and wastewater reserves in 2025; and That Council approve an amendment to the 2025 Rate Supported Capital Budget for the inclusion of one-time implementation costs in the amount of $151,000 to be funded equally from the water and wastewater reserves in 2025; and Further that Council permits a single source supply as outlined in section 4.8.4 of Norfolk County’s Purchasing Policy CS-02, with Central Square, for the purchase of the Utility Billing Module within Dynamic GP (or comparable system) and; That staff continue to look for efficiencies to this process and system and bring back a report to Council.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That Council receive Report CS-25-080 Norfolk County Historical Financial Review for information.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That the Report regarding the Simcoe Lions Club Community Led Initiatives Application for a gazebo in Wellington Park be received as information; and That Council support, in principle, the proposal for the installation of a gazebo in Wellington Park, as summarized in this report, pending approval of the following: Norfolk County review and approval of all project standards and specifications; Norfolk County Building Permit Approval; Execution of a Municipal Involvement Agreement between the Simcoe Lions Club and Norfolk County That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Simcoe Lions Club for the construction of a gazebo in Wellington Park.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That the Information Memo regarding the Medical Priority Dispatch System Implementation be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the deputation be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Brunton, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That the Marina Business Sustainability Plan be received as information, and That $10,000 be allocated to removing the remaining derelict/abandoned boats at Port Dover Harbour Marina, and That $2,000 be allocated to advertising seasonal and transient marina slip availability and winter storage space availability, and That $2,000 be allocated to initiating a security camera and ramp payment pilot program for the launch ramp at Port Rowan Harbour Marina, and That the unbudgeted expenditures be funded from the 2025 Operating Surplus/Deficit marina budget, and That the following Action Items be
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Referred
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 Kinsmen Club for the Simcoe Kinsmen Splash Pad rehabilitation.
Moved by Mayor Martin, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That Council receive staff report EIS-25-012 pertaining to the petition request to eliminate the sidewalk from the Phase 3 Bluegrass Estates Subdivision; and Further that Council direct staff not to proceed with the sidewalk installation in phase 3 and 4 per the Subdivision Agreement and County Policy EIS-12: Sidewalk Installations.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Defeated
That Council receive staff report EIS-25-012 pertaining to the petition request to eliminate the sidewalk from the Phase 3 Bluegrass Estates Subdivision; and Further that Council direct staff per the Subdivision Agreement and County Policy EIS-12: Sidewalk Installations.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That the presentation be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That committee suspend the rules of the procedural bylaw so a motion can be heard
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
To direct staff to bring back a report regarding the adjustment to 15 minute parking instead of two paid parking spaces in front of the business located on Abigail Becker Parkway in Long Point.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
That Council-In-Committee enter closed session at 4:28 p.m. to discuss an item pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That Council-in-Committee reconvene in open session at 4:48 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Martin, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the staff report be received as information and staff were provided with direction. 13.1 Update of Property - Ward 6
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 4:49 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele