Council-in-Committee

That the Agenda be approved with the following amendments: The following items have been moved on the agenda:  Consent Items 4.4 and 4.6 have been pulled from Consent and moved to Staff Reports.

That Consent items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.5 be approved as presented.

That the deputation from Michael Godelie, Chair of NHCH, regarding Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice be received for information; and That a formal letter of support from Norfolk County Council, for Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice plans for a new Hospice be provided, for inclusion with their submission to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

That the deputation from Brent Stefan regarding a New Dog Park in Delhi be received for information.

That staff be directed bring forth an information memo respecting the proposed Dog Park in Delhi, in collaboration with the Delhi Kin Club; and That staff consult with the neighbour closest to the proposed Dog Park in Delhi about this item.

That the deputation from Ron Keating regarding a drive to privatize our Health Care System be received for information.

That the Report and the presentation, New Economic Development Strategy Phase 1: KPMG Report be received for information.

That the presentation from Matt Bowen, Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation re: HNHC 2022 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements, be received for information.

Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 3 dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 60 shares, and; Whereas the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation has presented the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, to the Shareholders, and; Whereas the auditors, Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh LLP has provided an unqualified opinion on those financial statements, therefore; Be it resolved, that the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation be approved and received by the Shareholder.

Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 3 dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 60 shares, and; Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County, as a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation is required to appoint the auditor for the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation in accordance with Section 149 of the Ontario Business Corporations Act; Therefore be it resolved, by the Corporation of Norfolk County that it hereby appoints the firm of Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh, Chartered Accountants, Simcoe, Ontario as the auditors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 3 dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 60 shares; Be it resolved, by the Corporation of Norfolk County: That Jean Montgomery of Norfolk County be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation effective September 12, 2023, for a term of three years, and; That Leah Vantil of Norfolk County be re-appointed to the Board of Directors of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation effective September 12, 2023, for a term of three years.

That Communication Item 7.1 - Port Dover Arena Roof Truss Load Testing Memo – OPS-23-021 be received as information.

That Staff report CD-23-061 be received as information; and Further that staff finalize a Norfolk County Housing Pledge for consideration of Council prior to the formal submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing deadline of October 15, 2023.

That Report EIS 23-053 Public requests – Speed Zone Reductions be received as information; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 50 km/h speed zone on Norfolk County Road 45 from 1300 meters east of Norfolk County Highway 59 to 2300 meters east of Norfolk County Highway 59; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 60 km/h speed zone on Thompson Road West in Waterford from 280 meters west of Washington Street to 900 meters west of Washington Street; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 60 km/h speed zone on Norfolk County Road 19 in Hartford from 340 meters west of Haldimand Road 74 to 800 meters west of Haldimand Road 74; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 50 km/h speed zone on Nixon Road from 270 meters south of Nixon Street to 500 meters south of Nixon Street; and That Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 60 km/h speed zone on Nixon Road from 400 meters south of Windham Road 11 to 600 meters north of Windham Road 11; and Further that Norfolk County Council execute a by-law authorizing road staff to post a 60 km/h speed zone on Charlton Road in Lynedoch from Charlotteville Road 10 to 550 meters south of Lynedoch Road.

THAT Report EIS 23-058 be received as information; AND THAT the South Walsingham Transfer Station be open year- round Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am to 3:45 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm; AND THAT The Proposed 2024 Levy Supported Operating Budget include an allocation of $60,400 as a Council Approved Initiative (CAI) to reflect the incremental costs of transitioning back to a year- round transfer station; AND FURTHER THAT The Proposed 2024-2033 Capital Plan include an allocation of $150,000 for the replacement of the South Walsingham Transfer Station scale, with funding to be provided from the Solid Waste Reserve;

THAT Staff Report OPS-23-020 “Norfolk County Building Condition Assessment Results” be received as information;

THAT Report CS-23-132 Capital Status Report - July 31, 2023 be received as information; AND THAT the recommendations contained within Report CS-23-132 and its appendices be approved.

THAT CS-23-129 June 30, 2023 Operating Variance Report be received as information; AND THAT staff be directed to monitor the 2023 Operating Budgets and take any reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate negative variances while mitigating any negative impact on service levels.

That Committee enter closed session at 5:59 p.m., pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, sections 239(2) (b) and (c) to discuss matters pertaining to:  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

That staff report CD-23-065, Single Source Technical Study – County- owned Lands, be received for information; and Further that Council permit a single source supply as outlined in Norfolk County’s Purchasing Policy CS-02, section 4.8.4 for technical study of County-owned lands.

That Staff Report CS-23-001, Proposed Property Acquisition – Ward 4, be received as information; and That staff proceed as directed in closed session.

That Staff Report OPS-23-022 Ward 4 Property Sale be received as information; and That Staff Report OPS-23-022 Ward 4 Property Sale be received as information; and That staff be directed to proceed with scheduling a public engagement session, and consultation with the Norfolk County heritage committee, respecting the future of the following properties:  The Vittoria Olde Town Hall  14 Oakes Blvd., Vittoria  15 Firefighters Lane, Vittoria

That the Closed Meeting Update regarding BIA Update be received as information and; That staff proceed as directed.

That Council-in-Committee hereby adjourn at 7:44 p.m.