Council

That the agenda be approved with the following amendments: That the following items have been added to the agenda in the Early Closed Session: - Agenda Item 4.2 - Real Estate Negotiations in Ward 6 - Agenda Item 4.3 - Verbal Update re: Litigation or Potential Litigation Having achieved a 2/3 vote this motion was,

That Council enter closed session at 1:03 p.m. to discuss an item pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b)(e) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matters pertain to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council reconvene in open session at 2:44 p.m.

That the following closed session items be received as information:  Port Dover Water Treatment Plant Capital Construction Update  Real Estate Negotiations in Ward 6  Verbal Update Re: Identifiable Individuals and Potential Litigation.

5.1 Information Memo - Print Paper Summary Usage for 2023 - CS-24-037 That the Information Memo regarding the 2023 Print and Copy Paper Usage be received as information.

That the deputation provided by Carmen Jandu regarding Agenda item 12.2.1 - ZNPL2023374 - 19 North Street, Courtland, CD-24-007 be received as information.

That the following Communication item be received as information:  Long Point Region Conservation Authority 2024 Inventory of Programs and Services under Ontario Regulation 687/21  Port Dover Waterfront Preservation Association Letter

That the following Council minutes be approved as presented:  Closed Council Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2023  Closed Special Council Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2024  Council Meeting Minutes - January 24, 2024

That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented:  Closed Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - January 16, 2024  Public Hearing Committee Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2024

That Council approve seasonal paid parking in Port Dover in the following lots: Clinton Street, Harbour Street, plus angled parking spots on Harbour Street, east of the Port Dover Harbour Museum.

That Council approve the staff recommendation to continue with seasonal paid parking in Turkey Point from June 15th to Labour Day as outlined for each community as shown in Paid Parking Turkey Point 2023 Attachment D; and That two spots on the map be identified as 15 minutes free pick-up zones.

That Council approve the staff recommendation to continue with seasonal paid parking in Long Point, as outlibed foreach community shown in Paid Parking Long Point 2023 Attachment C.

That Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to implement specified seasonal paid parking zones in Long Point, Port Dover, and Turkey Point; and That the by-law shall include the following provisions: 1. Four (4) hour time limit for the residential vehicle registration; 2. Resident vehicle registration option;  Paid parking hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and That Council authorizes a single source supply as outlined in Norfolk County Purchasing Policy CS-02, Section 4.8.4 with Hotspot Parking for a five (5) year term commencing March 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2028, to provide mobile and stationary parking services, as identified within the report through a cost share agreement structured 85/15 in favour of Norfolk County. That Council hereby approves the following fees: 4. Paid parking fee in the amount of $4.00 per hour 5. Resident vehicle registration fee in the amount of $35.00; and That the 2024 User Fee By-law 2023-82 be updated as required; and That Council approve one (1) additional temporary full-time By-law Enforcement Summer Student position (0.35 FTE) to be funded by paid parking revenues on an ongoing basis, contingent upon the continuation of the paid parking program; and That staff be directed to bring back recommendations respecting the utilization of the $150,649 in surplus funds generated from the 2022 and 2023 paid parking pilot programs currently being held in the Contingency Reserve and any future surplus funds.

That staff be directed to investigate the installation of a turn-key parking lot on County owned land, including the former Doverwood lot; and That staff identify if Ride Norfolk is able to provide shuttle services during the paid parking season.

That the February 13, 2024 Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes (Open and Closed) be approved.

That the following Reports of Advisory Committees and local boards be received for information:  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - November 22, 2023  Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 27, 2023  Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - November 29, 2023  Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - December 13, 2023  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 30 2023  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - January 4th, 2024  Downtown Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - December 13, 2023  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - January 3, 2024

That application ZNPL2023374 affecting the lands known municipally as 19 North Street, Courtland to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from General Industrial (MG) to Hamlet Residential (RH) with Special Provision 14.1047 and a Holding Provision (H) to the subject lands, be approved; and That clause 4.e) of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2024-16 attached to the report, be amended to a rear yard setback of 15m from 17.5 m; and Further that public input was received for this application and therefore was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-24-007.

That Staff Report EIS-24-009 Budget Amendment Updates – Port Dover Water Treatment Plant Upgrades be received as information; and That the Approved Capital Budget for project 5832046 (Port Dover WTP Upgrades Phase 1 and 2) be amended by $5,098,000 (incl. net HST), to a total allocation of $21,286,000, with funding to be provided from the issuance of debentures; and That staff be directed to reduce the scope of Project 5832422 Simcoe WWTP Phase 2 Upgrades in the Proposed 2025-20234 Capital Plan by $5,083,000, to exclude the budgeted costs for the renovations to the admin building; and That Council authorizes a single source supply as outlined in Norfolk County Purchasing Policy CS-02, Section 4.8.4 with ERAMOSA (now CIMA+) who act as Norfolk County’s SCADA integrator for a three (3) year term commencing February 15, 2024, and ending March 15, 2027, to provide specialized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) integration services during the project construction and warranty period; and Further that Council authorizes a new consultant agreement be executed with the engineering consultant for construction administration and inspection services required for the Port Dover Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.

That the Ninth Concession Drain – Request to Abandon report be received as information; and Further that staff be directed to notify owners of Councils decision to not abandon the drain.

That By-Law 2023-02 to provide drainage works for the Zdriluk Municipal drain be read a third and final time.

That By-Law 2024-08 be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal:

That the following By-Laws be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal:  By-Law 2024-09 - Authorize Surety Bond Policy  By-Law 2024-10 - Amend By-Law 2024-02 - Interim Tax Levy  By-Law 2024-11 - Close and Convey Part of King Street  By-Law 2024-12 - Property Standards  By-Law 2024-13 - Appoint Livestock Valuer for Norfolk County  By-Law 2024-14 - Appoint Building Inspectors  By-Law 2024-15 - Appoint Members to Agencies, Boards and Committees  By-Law 2024-16 – Zoning Amendment By-Law, as amended.

Whereas Norfolk County is a single-tier municipality with approximately 70,000 community members spread across 1600 sq km’s of land; and Whereas the population density is 45 people per square km and considered ‘low” by BMA Consulting Inc. (BMA) standards; and Whereas the population density can make it harder and more expensive to deliver certain municipal services such as water, wastewater distribution, waste management, transit, health care services and more; and Whereas Norfolk County’s average household income for 2023 is estimated to be $100,007 roughly $8,700 lower than the Southwest Ontario average of our municipal partners, and $21,000 lower than the Provincial average; and Whereas this income discrepancy places a higher-than-normal burden on County residents compared to the average Ontarian; and Whereas only approximately 60% of Norfolk County residents utilize water and wastewater services, the rate debt burden per user is higher than other rural municipalities; and Whereas Norfolk County’s percentage of residents in the age demographic of age 65+ is 26% which is higher than the Southwest Ontario average of 22%; and Whereas the BMA study demonstrates that the amortization of Norfolk County assets has been increasing more than the value of the assets, at a rate of 1%, which is approximately twice the Provincial average demonstrating that Norfolk County has not been sustaining our assets in a state of good repair; and Whereas without further funding assistance from the

That Council enter closed session at 4:26 p.m. to discuss the following:  Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal Matters

That Council reconvene in open session at 4:52 p.m.

That By-Law 2024-17 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 21st day of February 2024 be approved.

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:53 p.m.