The Norfolk County Record

Council

June 21, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Kim Huffman, Amy Martin, Tom Masschaele, C. Van Paassen, L. Vandendriessche

Absent (1): Columbus

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 (26 motions)

24 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda be approved with the following amendments:  Item 12.2.1 Staff Report CD-22-050 was removed from the agenda as it was added in error  Item 12.5.2 Staff Report was removed from the agenda as it was added in error  Item 4.2 Closed Session Report: Multi-Year Procurement Contracts was circulated in advance of the meeting  Item 4.4 Closed Session Litigation Matters Update was added to the agenda  Item 12.3.1 - Staff Report: Norfolk-Haldimand Water Supply Agreement was added to the agenda  Item 12.5.3 on the originally published agenda was renumbered to 12.5.2 and the Staff Report CS-22-128 SCOR Regional Shortline Rail Project was added  Item 13.1 was moved up to be addressed directly proceeding Closed Session
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT Council enter in to Closed Session at 9:03 a.m. to discuss the following matters: 4.1 OLT Matter OLT Case No. OLT-22-003453; W Corner - Highway #3 and Cockshutt Road, Renton 4.2 Multi-Year Procurement Contracts 4.3 Dover Wharf Update 4.4 Litigation Matters Update Pursuant to Section 239 (e) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains 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 and; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT Council reconvene in Open Session at 10:30 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT the confidential update Re: Litigation Matter be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts
Carried
THAT the following motions be approved on consent: 5.1 Amending By-law Establishing an Office of the Integrity Commissioner, CAO-22-088 THAT Staff Report CAO 22-88 Amending By-law Establishing an Office of the Integrity Commissioner be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the draft amending by-law to amend the wording related to the term of contract from “5 years” to “up to 5 years”. 5.2 43 Washington Street, Waterford Encroachment, CAO-22-075 THAT Report CAO 21-82 regarding 43 Washington Street, Waterford Encroachment Application be received as information; THAT The Corporation of Norfolk County execute and register an Encroachment Agreement with Deborah Vandalen, being the current owner of the property located at 43 Washington Street, Waterford, legally described as Lot 23, Block C, Plan 19B, Norfolk County (PIN 50278-0261 (LT)), to recognize the encroachment of portions of the existing dwelling onto park lands and Washington Street, Waterford; AND THAT the applicant pays all costs associated with the Encroachment Application including the registration on title of the Agreement; AND FURTHER THAT the necessary by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the said Encroachment Agreement be presented to Council for adoption.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts
Carried
THAT Council receive as information the communication items inclusive of: 7.1 Information Memo- By-Law to Lift Various Reserves 7.2 Information Memo - 2022 Employee Benefit Insurance Renewal 7.3 Information Memo – 2022 Council Meeting Dates 7.4 Police Services Board Minutes - May 18, 2022
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the May 17, 2022 Council Minutes (Open and Closed) be approved.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts
Carried
THAT the balance of the June 14, 2022 Council-in-Committee minutes (Open and Closed) excluding Resolution 25 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
THAT CAO-22-079 regarding Lame Duck Council be
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Referred
THAT Staff Report re: Lame Duck Council be received for information; THAT By-law 2020-21 to Appoint and Delegate Authority to the position of Chief Administrative Officer for the duration of the 2020 municipally declared emergency be rescinded AND THAT Council approves the Lame Duck Delegation By-law, as set out in Option 2, to delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer if Norfolk County Council becomes a Lame Duck Council, as per Section 275 of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Rabbitts, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the May 18, 2022 Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board Minutes be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
THAT the May 26, 2022 Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the June 15, 2022 Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Board Minutes be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT Report HSS 22-024, Norfolk Council Update: Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation Regeneration Activities, be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT application ZNPL2021200, affecting the lands described as Part Block F, Plan 37M15, municipally known as 76 Evergreen Hill Road, Simcoe, Norfolk County to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014from Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (CN) with special provision 14.815 to Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (CN) with special provision 14.952 and a holding provision, BE APPROVED with a Holding (H) Provision as shown in Attachment C to Report CD 22-059; AND THAT all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision.
Moved by Councillor Rabbitts, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT Staff Report CD-22-061 be
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Referred
THAT application ZNPL2022024, affecting the lands described as 161 Wellington Avenue, Delhi, Norfolk County, to amend the Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from “Central Business District” Zone (CBD) to “Central Business District” Zone (CBD) with a special provision, BE APPROVED, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD-22-060; AND THAT all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts
Carried
THAT Council Report EIS-22-41 on the Inter-Urban Water Supply Agreement with Haldimand County be received; AND THAT Council approves the financial principles for the Water Supply Agreement between Norfolk County and Haldimand County; AND THAT Norfolk County undertake a water rates update study based on the financial principles outlined in the draft Water Supply Agreement from Haldimand County; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor, and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement once finalized.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT Staff Report CS-21-119 Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) Software Implementation be received as information; AND THAT Council permits a single source procurement as outlined in Norfolk County Purchasing Policy CS-02, Section 4.8.4 with the MuniPaaS Corporation for the Salesforce Customer Service Relationship (CRM) software.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts
Carried
Resolution No. 21 THAT Report CS-22-128 SCOR Regional Shortline Rail Project be received as information; AND THAT Council approve a letter of support related to this project as outlined in Attachment 1; AND THAT upon confirmation that funding for the entire project has been secured, a New Budget Initiative providing the requested grant in the amount of $5,000 annually for three years be included in the Proposed 2023 Levy Supported Operating Budget for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT the funding be provided from the tax levy.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT By-laws 16-Z-2022, 19-Z-2022 to 20-Z-2022 inclusive, 2022-32, 2022-49, 2022-50, 2022-54 to 2022-57 inclusive and By-law 2022-59 be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Councillor Rabbitts, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
WHEREAS there have been ongoing zoning issues along Hastings Drive, South Walsingham in Long Point since the 1985 storm; AND WHEREAS the Subject Lands are located on the Long Point sand spit in the County of Norfolk, which is the largest biophysical erosion deposit formation in the Great Lakes, extending roughly 40 kilometers into Lake Erie, and includes woodlands, marshes, ponds, and meadows. AND WHEREAS Long Point is recognized by the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and the United Nations for its unique and extensive natural heritage features, and habitat for a wide range of flora, fauna and fish species, including threatened and endangered species. AND WHEREAS there have been subsequent zoning and land designation changes or determinations upheld at Ontario Land Tribunals and provincial court system along the shoreline of Hastings Drive to manage issues related to floodplain/Hazard Zone concerns and development as per the Ontario Planning Act, consistent with the various Provincial Policy Statements and the Norfolk Official Plan; AND WHEREAS the County has received concerns and expressions of frustration from several residents and property owners along Hastings Drive; AND WHEREAS Norfolk County owns a large portion of the lots in the area along Hastings Drive; AND WHEREAS there are issues related to encroachment matters of existing structures on County-owned property; AND WHEREAS there are ongoing costs to the County related to investigation and mediation ef
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT the rules of procedure be waived, by 2/3 majority, to dispose of the notice provisions related to Councillor Masschaele's notice of motion regarding Indigenous relations.
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT Norfolk County is committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous nations and community to help ensure greater social equity; AND THAT staff be directed to investigate the development of an inter- governmental Relationship Agreement with neighbouring Indigenous nations and communities on areas of mutual interest such as economic recovery, tourism, and environmental issues; AND FURTHER THAT a report related to this matter be brought back for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT By-law 2022-58 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 June 2022 be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and be affixed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Councillor Rabbitts, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT Council be adjourned 12:39 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried

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