Council

Changes to the agenda:  Add an early closed session Re: Update on ongoing Litigation Matter Re: Warren Cummings  Councillor Masschaele has indicated he would like to propose an amendment to the agenda to move Item14 his request for reconsideration, to a position following Consent Items and prior to Deputations. Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That Council enter closed session at 1:04 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 1:56 p.m.

That the closed session item be received as information and that Council provided direction to staff on the matter. 4.1 Update on ongoing Litigation Matter re: Warren Cummings

That resolutions SC-16 and SC-17 from the Special Council Meeting held on October 21, 2025, be reconsidered. Having received 23 majority that motion is

That the remainder of Community and Culture scenario recommendations be adopted, with the exception of the St. Williams Fire Hall and the St. Williams Community Centre.

That the Emergency Services scenario recommendations be adopted; and Further that staff return with a report confirming that the proposed expansion would work on the site as recommended, while providing options/ locations in Waterford for the Waterford Fire Station and EMS Base with comparators on price implications of expand versus build new.

That the reconsideration debate and decision be

That the deputation provided be received as information.

That the following communication item be received as information:  Letter from Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2026

 Public Hearing Committee Meeting - May 5, 2026

That Section 8.4.2 of the Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026, be approved as presented.

That the remaining potion of the Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026 be approved as presented.

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2026  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2026  Grand Erie Public Health Meeting Minutes - April 15, 2026  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2026  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026  Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2026  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2026  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - April 8, 2026

That application ZNPL2026013, for lands described as 188 Charlotteville West Quarter Line Road, Norfolk County to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural (A) Zone to Hamlet Residential (RH) Zone with special provision, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CDS-26-060 and; Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CDS- 26-060.

That application ZNPL2025357 affecting lands described as Delhi Railway Lands, Delhi, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Service Commercial (CS), Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) and Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) to Urban Residential Type 2 (R2(H)), Urban Residential Type 4 (R4(H)) and Service Commercial (CS(H)) with special provisions 14.1118 and 14.1119 be approved as shown in Attachment A to Report CDS-26-71; and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision as outlined in staff report CDS- 26-071.

That application ZNPL205359, affecting the lands described as 364 St. John’s Road East, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural (A) Zone to Extractive Industrial (MX(H)) Zone with a holding provision be approved as shown in Attachment E to Report CDS-26-056; and That the Director of Planning and Realty Services be authorized to execute the Development Agreement with 2690905 Ontario Inc. as set out in Attachment F; and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CDS- 26-056.

That application ZNPL2025313, affecting the lands described Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law from Service Commercial Zone (CS) to Service Commercial (CS) with a Holding (H) and with Special Provision 14.1112, be approved, as shown in Attachment E to report CDS-26-062; and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CDS- 26-062.

That application ZNPL2025313 and staff report CDS-26-062, be

That the Information Memo regarding the Commemorative and Sponsorship Naming Policy Update be received as information.

That Staff Report CDS-26-073 Commemorative and Sponsorship Naming Policy be received for information; and That Council approve the Governance Policy GP-040 Commemorative and Sponsorship Naming Policy.

That Report CDS-26-102 Lynnwood Arts Centre Lease Default Cure be received for information; and That Council approve the Transition Agreement between The Corporation of Norfolk County and Lynnwood Arts Centre substantially in the form attached; And That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement, with such minor amendments as may be required, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and in a form satisfactory to the County’s Legal Counsel; And Further That the Approved Capital Budget be amended (increased) to add a project for the Lynnwood Art Gallery Transition with a total allocation of $602,000, to be funded from the Facilities Reserve.

That Staff Report CS-26-071, Photography and Video Recordings at Meetings of Council be received for information; That staff be directed to proceed with Option 2; and That Governance Policy GP-052 be approved.

That staff report CS-26-077 regarding the Delegation of Restricted Acts, also known as lame duck, be received for information; and That By-law 2022-59 being a by-law to authorize the delegation of authority for certain acts after nomination for the 2022 municipal election (Lame Duck Council) be rescinded; and Further that Council approves the Delegation By-Law to delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer if Norfolk County Council becomes impacted by the restricted acts period as per section 275 of the Municipal Act.

That By-law 2026-23 being a By-Law to provide for a drainage works in The Corporation of Norfolk County for the Kozack Drain be read a third and final time as amended.

That By-Laws 2026-41 to 2026-46 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2026-41 - Being a By-Law to Appoint a Drainage Superintendent.  By-Law 2026-42 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as WDH CON 2PT LOT 5, Municipally

That Council approve sending an additional Council member to the AMTCO conference.

That Mayor Martin, Councillor Huffman, Councillor Duthie and the CAO be selected to go to the AMTCO conference; and Further that if Mayor Martin cannot attend Councillor Veri will go in her place.

That By-Law 2026-48 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 26th day of May 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.

That Council be adjourned at 4:06 pm.