Special Council

That the agenda be amended to include the following:  a deputation from Leigh-Anne Cowan Re: Kinsmen Building  a deputation from Mary Elder Re: Port Dover Sea Scout Hut Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That the following deputations be received as information:  Heather Smith  Susan Starling  Wanda Demaiter  Leigh-Anne Cowan  Mary Elder

That the presentation be received as information.

That staff bring back a report on creating a policy surrounding potential community partnership for divesting buildings and what the financial impact are for both the County and the community. That the policy allows for a time specific opportunity for the community group to act on acquiring or partnering in relation to municipal lands and failing that, the County would proceed with original staff recommendation on divesture.

That the Administrative scenario recommendations be adopted in full.

That the Port Dover Kinsmen Hall and Port Dover Kinsmen Scout Huts be removed from the Community and Culture scenario; and That staff be directed to consult with the Port Dover Kinsmen and Port Dover Scouts on viable options including and not limited to the sale of the structure, a fundraiser partnership agreement, new builds on the property and all other potential uses; and Further that should Council not approve of the subsequent review and recommendation report options the properties divert back to the original Community and Culture scenario to be divested.

That the South Walsingham Hall - Main Building be removed from the Community and Culture scenario; and That staff be directed to review the existing lease and consult with the Women's Institute and the Heritage Group for potential mutually beneficial enhancements/ improvements to the lease agreement as well as fundraising opportunities to support capital expenditures. And that if the subsequent review does not satisfy the long term viability of the Hall under Municipal ownership, that it revert back to staff’s recommendation for divestment.

That the Teeterville Woman's Institute Hall be divested from the Community and Culture scenario but the remainder of the property be kept with the intent of being turned into a park.

That the remainder of Community and Culture scenario recommendations be adopted.

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 Road Operations Scenario be amended to remove the Port Dover Old Public Works Building and the Schellburge Operations Facility; and That staff return with a report on the Old Port Dover Public Works Yard on potential other community green space uses including a divesture to community groups. That the Schellburge property be examined for redevelopment opportunities including the suitability for use as an affordable housing location. Further that should Council not approve of the staff report options the properties divert back to the original Road Operations scenario to be divested.

That the Road Operations Scenario be amended to remove the Courtland Operations Facility; and Further that staff return with a report reviewing the current use of the property, confirmation that the plan as proposed delivers operational efficiencies.

That the Road Operations Scenario be approved as amended.

That By-Law 2025-1 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Special Council Meeting held on the 21st day of October 2025, be read a first second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.

That Council be adjourned at 1:37 pm.