Council

That Council waive the Notice provisions in the Procedural By-Law in order to add an additional closed session item pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(d) to discuss matters pertaining to labour relations or employee relations and to approve the agenda as amended.

That Council recessed at 1:01 p.m. for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing Committee Meeting.

That Council reconvene the Regular Council Meeting at 1:19 p.m.

That Council receive the Engineer's report for the Elliot Kitchen Municipal Drain as information.

That staff be directed to be flexible in working with the two Not-for-Profit property owners respecting a payment plan for the assessed drainage work.

That the Information Memo regarding Special Event 2023-53 – Delhi BIA Christmas Parade – Proposed Route Change be received as information:

That the following Communication items be received as information:  Message from Minister Paul Calandra Re: Housing Target  WOWC Resolution Strong Mayors Powers  WOWC Minister Smith Leave to Construct Threshold  Downtown Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - September 8, 2023  Downtown Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - October 13, 2023  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - October 4, 2023 October  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - 5, 2023

That the following Council Minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2023  Special Council Meeting Minutes - November 7, 2023 (Open and Closed)

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - October 25, 2023  Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - October 26, 2023  Public Hearing Committee Meeting Minutes - November 7, 2023  Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2023

That the following Reports of Advisory Committees be received for information:  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 20, 2023  Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 25, 2023  Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 26, 2023  Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 26, 2023  Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 27, 2023  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - September 27, 2023  Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 19, 2023

That application ZNPL2023275, affecting the lands described as 750 Old Highway 24 Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 to permit a retail use of 810 m2 of useable floor area within the Service Commercial (CS) Zone, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD-23-095; and Further that all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-23- 095.

That application ZNPL2023295, affecting the lands described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 9, Norfolk County to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 Hamlet Residential with Holding and Site-Specific Provision 14.994 to Hamlet Residential with Amended Site-Specific Provision 14.994 and Open Space, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD-23-083; and Further that all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-23- 081.

That application ZNPL2023298, affecting the lands described as Part Lots 12 and 13, Concession 11, North Walsingham, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 Agricultural and Hamlet Residential with Site Specific Provision 14.29 to Hamlet Residential with Site Specific Provision 14.1046, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD-23-083; and Further that all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-23- 083

That the Information Memo regarding the 2024 SWIFT Board Member Representation be received as information; and That Councillor Masschaele be appointed to serve on the SWIFT Board of Directors for a two year term, being 2024 – 2025.

That Staff Report CAO-23-118, Establishment and Maintenance of Governance Policy and Administrative Directives Framework be received as information; and That staff be directed to prepare a by-law to authorize Governance Policy #GP-001, as set out in Attachment A; and That staff be directed to prepare a work plan for a comprehensive Policy Review Program over 2024 with the appropriate department collaboration; and, That staff be directed to prepare an NBI business case for consideration within the 2025 Levy Operating Budget to request any additional resources identified for this initiative; and That staff report back by the end of first quarter 2024 with a status report for this project.

That By-Law 2023-81 receive a first and second reading.

That the following By-Laws be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal:  By-Law 2023-80 - Debenture By-Law - Borrowing  By-Law 2023-82 - Being a By-law to Establish User Fees and Service Charges  By-Law 31-Z-2023 - Zoning By-Law Amendment - Langton  By-Law 32-Z-2023 - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1910 Turkey Point Road  By-Law 33-Z-2023 - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 750 Old Highway 24

That Council direct staff to review the lottery licensing user fees with the intent of setting a flat fee.

That Council direct staff to review Staff Report CD-23-006 Comprehensive Review of Development Application User Fees and reconsider the Planning Fees

That council enter into closed session at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the following items pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertains to sections 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including, municipal or local board employees (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (d) labour relations or employee negotiations and (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:  Verbal Update - Property Acquisition (Ward 6 Port Dover)  Norfolk County Advisory Committee Appointments  Verbal Update - Operations Department  Verbal Update - Bayview Cemetery  Verbal Update - Human Resources - Employee Negotiations

That Council reconvene in open session at 5:20 p.m

That the following be received as information:  Verbal Update - Property Acquisition (Ward 6 Port Dover)  Verbal Update - Operations Department  Verbal Update - Bayview Cemetery  Verbal Update - Human Resources - Employee Negotiations

That Norfolk County council approve the appointments of: Russel Blake Mike Bollert Carrie Hewitson Jennifer Schooley To the Agricultural Advisory Committee for terms expiring November 30, 2026; and That Norfolk County Council approve the appointment of: Peter Albano To the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring on November 30, 2026; and further That Norfolk County Council approve the appointments of: Paul Hammond Valerie Hickey Justin Miller To the Sustainability Advisory Committee for terms expiring November 30, 2026.

That By-law 2023-83 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 November 2023 be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and be affixed with the Corporate Seal.

That Council be adjourned at 5:23 pm.