Council

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the Information Memo regarding the Update to By-law Designating Head Pursuant to MFIPPA be received as information.

That the following Communication items be received as information:  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - December 6, 2023

That the following Council minutes be approved as presented:  Council Workshop Minutes - November 28, 2023  Special Council Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2024

That the following Council minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2023

That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented:  Public Hearing Committee Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2024

That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented:  Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - January 10, 2024

That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented:  Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - January 11, 2024

That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented:  Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2024

That the following Reports of Advisory Committees and local boards be received for information:  Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - July 26, 2023  Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - September 27, 2023  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - November 2, 2023  Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 2, 2023  Downtown Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes with Amendment - November 8, 2023  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 22, 2023  Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 27, 2023

That Report CD-24-009, Economic Development Strategy 2024-27 and Revised 2024 Actions and Priorities Implementation Plan, be received for information; That the Economic Development Strategy 2024-27 be approved as attached to Report CD-24-009; That the Revised 2024 Actions and Priorities Implementation Plan – Economic Development Strategy be approved as attached to Report CD-24-009; That staff pursue additional grant funding to support the actions and priorities of the Economic Development Strategic Plan as opportunities become available; and Further that staff prepare an Annual Monitoring and Priority Setting Report regarding the ongoing implementation and budget for the Economic Development Strategy.

That staff report EIS 24-006 Report to Appoint an Engineer under the Drainage Act, 1990 for the Ronson Drain - McCool Petition, be received as information; and That Council accepts the Petition for Drainage Works by Owners form signed by Ian & Marlene McCool; and That Council appoints the firm of R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited in accordance with Section 4 of the Drainage Act and the approved Drainage Engineering Services Roster.

That Staff Report CAO-24-03 Council Appointment to Health and Social Services Advisory Committee be received as information; and That Councillor Brunton be appointed to serve as an Alternate Norfolk County member of the Health and Social Services Advisory Committee.

That By-Law 2023-64 being a By-Law for the Andrew Municipal Drain receive a third and final reading.

That the following By-Laws be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal:  By-Law 2024-02 - 2024 Interim Tax Levy  By-Law 2024-03 - Framework of Governance Policy and Administrative Directives  By-Law 2024-04 - Designate Head of MFIPPA  By-Law 2024-05 - Authorize Norfolk County Community Grant Policy  By-Law 2024-06 - Authorize Execution of IAMAW Collective Agreement

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; Whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; Whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; Whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; Whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; Whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; Whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; Whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; Whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration; Therefore be it resolved that the Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario.

That By-law 2024-07 being a by-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 24th day of January 2024 be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and be affixed with the Corporate Seal.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 a.m.