Council

That the agenda be amended and approved to include the following:  A deputation from Kate Van Der Meer Re: Lynnwood Arts & Norfolk County Archives Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is

That the agenda be amended and approved to include the following:  A motion from Councillor Van Paassen Re: The province planting trees in the provincial park Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is

That the agenda be amended and approved to include the following:  A motion from Councillor Vandendriessche Re: Lot Provision Application Fees Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is

That Council enter closed session at 1:04 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) and (k) 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; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council reconvene in open session at 1:48 p.m.

That the closed session item be received as information and that Council provided direction to staff on the matter. 4.1 Negotiations and Disposal of Property re: Lynwood Historic Site

That the following Consent items be approved as presented: 5.1 Long Point Beach Access 2026 - CDS-26-059 That the Information Memo regarding the Long Point Beach Access Points 2026 be received as information. 5.2 2025 Financial Statements - Lynnwood Art Centre - CS-26-074 That the Information Memo regarding the 2025 Financial Statements – Lynnwood Art Centre be received as information. 5.3 By-the-Glass Endorsement - CS-26-073 That the Information Memo regarding the By-the-Glass Endorsement be received as information; and That the Council of Norfolk County supports South 45 winery, located at 1155 North Road, Langton, application to the AGCO for a By-the-Glass Endorsement permit.

That the deputations from Dan Pearce and Kate Van Der Meer be received as information.

That the following communication item be received as information:  Annual report from Boghosian and Allen LPP

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - March 24, 2026

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Public Hearing Committee Meeting - April 8, 2026  Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2026

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Simcoe BIA - Financial Statements - 2024  Delhi BIA - Financial Statements 2024  Grand Erie Public Health Meeting Minutes - February 18, 2026  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2026  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2026  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - March 12, 2026  Grand Erie Public Health Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2026  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2026  Norfolk Heritage Committee Minutes - February 23, 2026  Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - November 27, 2025  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 29, 2026

That Report CS-26-065, Request for Closure and Conveyance of Part King Street South, Plan 139, (Port Ryerse) Norfolk County, be received as information; And That Part King Street South, Plan 139, as set out in the report, be declared surplus to municipal needs, approved for closure and conveyance to the Gosse’s at a valuation of $80,000.00; And That Council provide an exemption to Policy AD-017 Permanent Road Allowances, Lanes and Alleys Closure to convey a road allowance leading to or abutting any body of water; And That the property owners be responsible for all costs associated with the process for closure and conveyance of Part of King Street South, Plan 139, as set out in the report, including but not limited to, all relevant surveying costs, title searching costs, appraisal costs, advertising costs and all document registration costs; And Further That the net proceeds from the sale of the subject property be recorded as revenue in the current year’s operating budget, with the net proceeds to be transferred to the Land Reserve.

That application ZNPL2025329, affecting the lands described as PORT DOVER PLAN 207 RWY PT LOT 19 IRREG PLAN 37R 213, Port Dover Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By- Law 1-Z-2014 from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) Zone to Urban Residential 4 (R4(H)) Zone with a Holding (H) provision and special provision, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CDS- 26-054 and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CDS- 26-054.

That the Information Memo regarding addressing frivolous and vexatious actions that impose unnecessary burden on taxpayers be received as information. That Council provide further directions to staff, if/as deemed appropriate.

That By-Laws 2026-33 to 2026-39 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2026-33 - Being a by-law to Establish Tax Policies and Tax Rates for the 2026 Taxation Year.  By-Law 2026-34 - Being a by-law to amend the assessment schedules based on actual costs incurred for constructing various drains.  By-Law 2026-35 - Being a by-law to amend the assessment schedules based on actual costs incurred for constructing various drains.  By-Law 2026-36 - Being a by-law to Amend Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as PORT DOVER PLAN 207 RWY PT LOT 19 IRREG PLAN 37R 213  By-Law 2026-37 - Being a by-law to amend the amended Consolidated Traffic Control by-law 2024-114, being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways under jurisdiction of The Corporation of Norfolk County  By-Law 2026-38 - Being a by-law to Amend the Norfolk County Consolidated Rate of Speed By-law 2024-99, being a by-law to Prescribe A Lower or Higher Rate Of Speed For Motor Vehicles On Certain Highways Under The Jurisdiction Of The Corporation of Norfolk  By-Law 2026-39 - Being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the council and committees of the council of the Corporation of Norfolk County

That Council approve the reconsideration of the Heritage Status of 45 Peel Street, Simcoe. Having received 2/3 majority that motion was,

That Council direct staff to follow the appropriate legislative requirements to prepare the appropriate by-law for the de-designation of the Post Office / Ventin Building, 45 Peel Street, Simcoe, as required by the Ontario Heritage Act.

That the agenda be amended and approved to include the following:  A motion Re: Notice of Lease Default and Transition Agreement (Lynnwood Arts Centre) Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is

Whereas the County and the Lynnwood Arts Centre Board (the “Board”) are parties to a lease agreement (the “Lease”) respecting the Board’s occupancy and operations in County-owned premises; and Whereas the Lease requires the Board to make specified capital contributions toward identified critical infrastructure work planned for 2026; and Whereas the Board has clearly communicated that it will not be able to meet its capital contribution requirements for the 2026 identified critical infrastructure work, constituting an event of default under the Lease; and Whereas the Lease provides for the issuance of a notice of default and a thirty (30) day period to remedy and/or otherwise address the default (the “Default Notice Period”); and Whereas Council wishes, during the Default Notice Period, to have a transition agreement executed between the Board and the County establishing a transition plan for the relocation of the Board to the County Archive facility; and Whereas Council further wishes that the transition agreement provide for the continuation of the ongoing financial subsidy from the County that is currently in place, subject to annual budget approval and the terms of such agreement; and Whereas Council recognizes the importance of ensuring that suitable facilities are provided or developed for the proper display and storage of the art collection; and Whereas Council and the Board wish to undertake, in good faith, to resolve the question of the ownership of the collection sep

That staff be directed to bring back an information memo with the best approach to contact the province regarding the lot provision application fee.

That staff be direct to bring back a detailed report on the Province's plans for the Turkey Point beach tree planting.

That Council enter closed session at 3:18 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.

That Council reconvene in open session at 3:52 p.m.

That the closed session items be received as information and that Council provided direction to staff on the matter. 18.1 Upcoming Union Negotiations - OPSEU Local 279 18.2 Upcoming Union Negotiations - SEIU Local 1 Canada and UPCW Local 175

That By-Law 2026-40 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 28th day of April 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-law 2026-40 - Being a by-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 28th Day of April, 2026.

That Council be adjourned at 3:54 pm.