Council

That the agenda be amended to remove and include the following:  Remove agenda item 12.4.1 Housekeeping Amendment to updated Community Improvement Plan (CIP), CD-25-026  Remove agenda item 13.1 By-Law 2025-17 Being a by-law to amend the updated Community Improvement plan for the Community Improvement Project Area  To include Councillor Veri's Motion Support for Canadian Steel and Made- In-Canada Materials. Having achieved a 2/3 vote that vote was

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That Council enter closed session at 1:03 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That Council reconvene in open session at 1:29 p.m.

That the following closed session item be received as information and that Council provide direction. 4.1 Pending Litigation and Advice subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege

That Staff request the lawyers review purchasing contracts for large vehicle apparatuses and equipment. That a Staff report be brought back on the age of fire equipment, best practices on life cycles to assist Council in understanding the 20-year retirement age and assist with any efforts in lobbying with both the province and insurance underwriters

That the following Consent items 5.1 to 5.3 be approved as presented.

That the following communication item be received as information:  Letter from Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2025  Council Workshop Minutes - March 18, 2025

That the following minutes from the Committee of the Whole be approved:  Public Hearing Committee Minutes - March 4, 2025  Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2025

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2025  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2025  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2025  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes -February 5, 2025  Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -February 5, 2024  Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2025  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2025  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2025  OPP Detachment Board Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2025  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2025  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2024  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2024  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes- July 10, 2024  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - August 14, 2025  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - September 11, 2024  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes- October 9, 2024  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2024  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - December 11, 2024  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2025

That Council waive the procedural By-Law to allow the applicant of the land to come and answer Councils questions regarding the land. Having received 2/3 majority, the motion was

That Report CS-25-029, Request for Closure and Conveyance of Part Wellington Street and Part Erie Street, Plan 17B, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, be received as information; And that the portions of Part Wellington Street and Part Erie Street, Plan 17B, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, as set out in the report, be declared surplus to municipal needs, approved for closure and conveyance to Richard Brooke Snow and Linda Angeline Snow. And that the property owners be responsible for all costs associated with the process for closure and conveyance of Part Wellington Street and Part Erie Street, Plan 17B, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, as set out in the report, including but not limited to, all relevant surveying costs, appraisal costs, title searching 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 Official Plan Amendment OPNPL2024400, shown as Attachment B and Zoning By-law Amendment ZNPL2024382 be approved as shown in Attachment A to Report CD-25-039; and That Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-25- 039.

That By-laws 2025-018 to 2025-22 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-law 2025-18 - Being a By-law to Appoint Weed Inspectors for The Corporation of Norfolk County  By-Law 2025-19 - Being a by-law to Amend Zoning by-law 1-Z-2014, as amended for properties known municipally as 86 Argyle St.  By-Law 2025-20 - Being a by-law to Adopt Amendment Number 166 to the Norfolk County Official Plan in respect of lands municipally known as 86 Argyle Street  By-Law 2025-21 - Being a By-Law to amend the assessment schedules based on actual costs incurred for constructing various drains., CS-25-043  By-Law 2025-22 - Being a by-law to authorize Policy GP-25 - Legacy Fund Policy

WHEREAS Norfolk County is committed to championing its local communities and fostering a strong local economy; and WHEREAS supporting local businesses strengthens our economy, creates jobs, and sustains the unique character of our community; and WHEREAS Economic Development and Communications play a key role in providing information and resources to residents on the benefits of buying locally and supporting community businesses; and WHEREAS an integrated and coordinated effort between Economic Development and Communications will enhance public awareness, engagement, and participation in local economic initiatives; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Norfolk County Council supports a joint initiative between Economic Development and Communications to develop and implement a project that provides residents with accessible and informative resources on buying locally. 2. Staff be directed to explore strategies, including digital and print campaigns, social media outreach, and community events, to encourage and facilitate local shopping and community support.

That staff proceed with the Extended Resident- Focused Communication Option 2 taking up to 20K from the Council Initiative reserve to fund the buy- local campaign.

That staff prepare to replace the Tourism Ontario Designation Signage (TODS) and prepare draft images for Council to review at the next Council-in-Committee meeting.

That Council refer the following motion to staff to review and create a report to be brought back to Council: WHEREAS Norfolk County is committed to supporting local industries and preserving important jobs within our community and beyond; AND WHEREAS Canadian steel and other made-in-Canada materials play a vital role in sustaining our economy and supporting local manufacturing and workers, particularly in the steel industry with Norfolk being home to a substantial number of steelworkers whose families represent a significant portion of our community and local economy; AND WHEREAS American tariffs on Canadian steel have negatively impacted the competitiveness of Canadian-made products, which in turn affects local economies, including Norfolk County, and the livelihoods of steelworkers; AND WHEREAS the County has an opportunity to show leadership in supporting Canadian steel by prioritizing projects that utilize Canadian- made materials wherever possible, without negatively impacting service levels or addressing urgent needs in the capital forecast; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to review the capital forecast and, where there are no negative impacts to service levels or urgent needs, prioritize projects that require Canadian steel and other made-in-Canada materials; FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED THAT a letter be sent to all other municipalities in Ontario, urging them to take similar actions in prioritizing Canadian steel and materials for their respective pr

That Council enter into closed session at 3:15 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

That Council reconvene in open session at 4:08 p.m.

That the following closed session minutes be received as information:  Closed Council-In-Committee Minutes - October 9, 2024  Closed Council Minutes - November 19, 2024  Closed Council Minutes - December 17, 2024  Closed Council Minutes - February 25, 2025  Closed Council-In-Committee Minutes March 11, 2025

That By-Law 2025-23 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 25th day of March 2025, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:09 p.m.