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That the agenda be amended to include an additional late closed session item 18.4 Pending Property Disposition - Ward 1 and be approved as amended. Having received 2/3 majority that motion was

That Council enter closed session at 1:02 p.m. to discuss items pursuant to Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains: (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 following closed session item be received as information and that Council provide direction to staff. 4.1 Norfolk-Lynnwood Agreement Amendment Discussion

That the following Consent item be approved as presented: 5.1 Carillon 100, A Century of Remembering 1925 - 2025 - CD-25-064 That the Information Memo regarding Carillon 100, A Century of Remembering 1925 – 2025 re-dedication service be received as information.

That the following Communication Item be received as information:  Letter from SCOR EDC  2024 Heritage and Culture Year End Report  Letter from Hon. Robert Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing  Letter from J. Dumond, OPP

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - April 23, 2025  Special Council Meeting Minutes - May 20, 2025

To pull item 10.2 Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2025, to discuss Council-In-Committee minutes agenda item 8.2.2 Master Recreation Plan resolution. Having received 2/3 majority that motion was

That the following minutes be approved as presented: o Public Hearing Committee Minutes - May 6, 2025 o Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2025

Whereas agriculture and agritourism is fundamental to Norfolk County's economy, culture, and community identity; Whereas the "Ontario's Garden" brand and its associated vintage logo have strong recognition, reflecting Norfolk County's rich agricultural heritage and economic strength; Whereas the agricultural sector in Norfolk County faces potential profound impacts due to recent and proposed tariffs, highlighting the critical need for robust marketing and promotion; Whereas continued and intensified promotion of the "Ontario's Garden" branding by Norfolk County's Economic Development Department is essential in supporting local agricultural producers, agritourism businesses, and related sectors in navigating economic challenges; Therefore, be it resolved that the Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee (NAAC) fully supports and strongly encourages the Economic Development Department of Norfolk County to continue actively promoting and investing in the "Ontario's Garden" brand and associated marketing campaigns to strengthen market opportunities, mitigate tariff impacts, and sustain the long-term vitality of Norfolk County's local economy

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Simcoe BIA Meeting Minutes - March 12, 2025  Grand River Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2025  Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 24, 2025  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes -April 2, 2025  Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Hearing - Meeting Minutes - April 2, 2025  Norfolk Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 12, 2024  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2025

That application ZNPL2024407, affecting the lands described as PT LT 5 CON 4 NTR MIDDLETON AS IN NR516000, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Hamlet Residential (RH)(H) to Hamlet Residential (RH)(H) with special provisions, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD- 25-052; and Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in the staff report CD--25-052.

That Report CS-25-058 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Studies be received as information; and That staff be directed to initiate the 2025; and Further that Council permit a single source supply as outlined in Norfolk County Purchasing Policy CS-02, section 4.8.4 with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to complete the 2025.

That By-laws 2025-33, 2025-35 to 2025-37 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2025-33 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as PT LT 5 CON 4 NTR NUDDKETIB AS IN NR516000; NORFOLK COUNTY, municipally known as Roll number 3310541010055000000  By-Law 2025-35 - Being a By-Law to provide for the issuing of Municipal Licenses, and charging of fees for Licenses, to hunt Pheasants and Rabbits within Norfolk County  By-law 2025-36 - Being a By-Law to Provide for the Paying of Remuneration to Members of the OPP Detachment Board  By-Law 2025-37 - Being a By-Law to authorize Policy GP-26 - Committee and Board Appointment Governance Policy

That Council direct staff to prepare and send correspondence to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Premier Doug Ford indicating that Norfolk County does not require Strong Mayor Powers and request an exemption from the associated provincial directive; and That Norfolk County can achieve what the province wants without these powers; Further That a copy of the letter be sent to all municipalities in Ontario.

That Council enter closed session at 2:43 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 3:50 p.m. And That the following closed session items be received as information and that Council provide direction to staff: 18.1 Proposed Property Sale - Ward 6 18.2 Proposed Property Disposition - Ward 4 18.3 Unsolicited Negotiation Request in Ward 6 18.4 Pending Property Disposition - Ward 1

That By-Law 2025-38 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 27th day of May 2025, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2025-38 - Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 27th, Day of May 2025.

That Council be adjourned at 3:54 pm.