Council

That the agenda be amended as follows:  Agenda Item 13.5.1 Facilities Master Plan - St. Williams Community Centre, CAO-26-024 be moved to follow deputations.  Agenda item 15.1 Councillor Masschaele's Motion - Re: St. Williams Fire Hall/ Community Centre be moved to follow Agenda Item 13.5.1 Facilities Master Plan - St. Williams Community Centre. Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That the following Consent item be approved as presented: 5.1 Development Charge Stakeholder Session Follow-up - CS-26-100 That the Information Memo regarding the DC Background Study Stakeholder Session Overview be received as information.

That the deputation be received as information.

That Report CAO-26-024 Facilities Master Plan – St Williams Community Centre be received as information.

That staff report PW-26-024 be received as information; and That the P.F. Potters Drain report, dated April 20, 2026, prepared by Brandon Widner, P.Eng. be adopted under by-law; and That staff send a copy of the provisional by-law and notice of Court of Revision to all affected owners in accordance with the Drainage Act; and That upon completion of the Drainage Act appeals, the Drainage Superintendent proceed with completion of the drainage works in accordance with the report; and Further that the budgeted funding sources of Project 5931420 D5225 – P.F. Potters be updated in accordance with the attached assessment schedule

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That a full review of plans and options for a new Fire/EMS facility in St. Williams be completed before proceeding further and that such review includes input and options provided by Norfolk County Staff, the St. Williams Committee and the wider community. Further That Norfolk County Council does not make any decision that would see the closure, demolition or loss of the St. Williams Community Centre and that the St. Williams Community Centre be removed from the Facilities Master Plan in its current context Further That Council consider the cyclical nature of usage of many community assets, such as the example of the St. Williams Ball Diamond which was seldom used until Walsingham Minor Baseball enrollment expanded, causing the St. Williams Ball Diamond usage to increase dramatically; and Finally, That Council consider the wider impact that the loss of a rural Community Centre has on a wide range of local economic and social activities. The value of a fully functional community space cannot be overstated Councillor Masschaele requested a recorded vote. Yeas (5): Councillor Masschaele, Councillor Brunton, Councillor Van Paassen, Councillor Columbus, Councillor Vandendrieesche Nay (3): Councillor Duthie, Councillor Veri, Councillor Huffman

That the following communication items be received as information:  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parts  Letter from Leslyn Lewis, MP

That the following communication items be received as information:  St. Williams Community Centre Petition  Letter from James Christison, President, Branch 79 Simcoe Legion

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2026  Special Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2026  Special Council Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2026

That the following minutes be approved as presented:  Public Hearing Committee Meeting - June 2, 2026

That the resolutions regarding the Municipal Accommodation Tax/ Short Tern Rental By-law from Council-In-Committee be approved as listed in the Council- In-Committee minutes of June 11, 2026. Councillor Van Paassen requested a recorded vote. Yeas (5): Councillor Veri, Councillor Columbus, Councillor Duthie, Councillor Vandendrieesche, Councillor Huffman Nay (3):Councillor Van Paassen, Councillor Masschaele, Councillor Brunton

That the motion be amended to include:  That the Approved Capital Budget be amended to include an allocation of up to $20,000 for a Decorative Crosswalk Installation – Simcoe, to be funded from the Council Reserve Initiative.

That Report CAO-26-022, Community-Led Initiatives – Commemorative Veterans Crosswalks be received as information; and That Council approve the Community-Led Initiatives application for the installation of commemorative Veterans crosswalks in Norfolk County's urban communities in principle, subject to the following conditions:  That 100% of project capital costs be raised and transferred to Norfolk County prior to the County commencing procurement or installation of any crosswalk.  That each crosswalk location be reviewed and confirmed by Engineering staff in accordance with the Decorative Crosswalk Guideline Policy (EIS- 01), including consultation with appropriate community stakeholders as required.  That crosswalks be constructed to County specifications using thermoplastic material, installed by an approved and insured contractor retained by Norfolk County through the County's standard procurement process.  That the applicant partner with an established community organization to manage receipt of donations and issue tax receipts on the applicant's behalf.  That decorative crosswalks that reach end of life or are removed due to unforeseen road works may not be replaced; and further  That staff be directed to consult stakeholders be directly involved in the planning and execution of this project and that all opening plans are conducted with appropriate protocol.  The consult stakeholders Royal Canadian Legion Branch 79, the Army, Nacy & Air Forse Unit 255, 69 Battery

That Council direct staff to refer the Waterford Heritage and Agricultural Museum Community Space Renovation to the Draft 2027-2036 Levy Capital Plan deliberations for consideration; and That Council direct staff to proceed with a revised lease agreement with the Walsingham Women's Institute for the South Walsingham Town Hall according to the terms outlined in this report, that a series of identified repairs be completed prior to signing of the lease, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement; and Further that Council direct staff to proceed with a Bill of Sale and Land Lease Agreement with the Port Dover Kinsmen Club for the Port Dover Kinsmen Hall and Scout Hut according to the terms outlined in this report, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Bill of Sale and lease agreement.

That the Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2026, be approved as presented with the exclusion of agenda items 8.5.1, 8.5.2 and 8.5.4.

That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information:  Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 15, 2025  Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2026  Delhi BIA Meeting Minutes - May 21, 2026  SCOR EDC Meeting Minutes - April 4, 2026  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2026  Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2026  Grand Erie Board of Health Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2026

That Report PW-26-035 – Award of Contract RFT PW-EAM-26-60 – 2026 Surface Treatment Tender, be received as information; and That the capital funding allocated to surface treating Dedrick Road (5532466) and Schafer Sideroad (5332668 and 5332669) in the total amount of $201,000 be redistributed as necessary across the remaining project accounts for the 2026 Surface Treatment Program and that these roadways be re-budgeted for surface treatment, when necessary, in a future year; and That the overall 2026 Surface Treatment Program, be amended (increased) by $ 9,000 to a total allocation of $ 2,984,000, with funding to be provided from the Roadway Construction Reserve, for reasons set out within this report; and Further that the General Manager, Public Works be authorized to execute a contract with Walkers Construction Limited for Tender PW-EAM-26-60 – 2026 Surface Treatment Program, in the amount of $2,983,889.15 (inclusive of net HST).

That application ZNPL2026065, affecting the lands described as TWN CON 8 PT LOT 15 PT LOT 16 PT LOT 17 and TWN CON 8 PT LOT 17 PT LOT 18, located in the geographic township of Townsend, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By- Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural (A) zone to Agricultural (A) zone with special provisions for reduced lot area, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CDS-26-101

That application ZNPL2026034, affecting the lands described as WDH CON 2 PT LOT 9 PLAN 355 PT LOT 87 PLAN 37M27 PT LOT 71 RP 37R10560 PART 1, Urban Area of Port Dover, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Neighbourhood Institutional (IN) Zone and Residential Type 1-A (R1-A) Zone to Residential Type 1-B (R1-B) Zone with Holding (R1- B(H)), be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CDS-26- 100.

That application OPNPL2025365, affecting the lands described as WINDHAM CON 12 PT LOT 22 RP 37R11444 PARTS 14 16 21 AND 22, Urban Area of Delhi, Norfolk County be approved; and That ZNPL2025364 affecting the lands described as WINDHAM CON 12 PT LOT 22 RP 37R11444 PARTS 14 16 21 AND 22, Urban Area of Delhi, Norfolk County be approved; And further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CDS- 26-094.

That Report CS-26-109 Online Election – Additional Security Measure be received for information; and And that the Adopted 2026 Levy Operating Budget associated with Online Voting Services be amended from $120,100 to $128,300 to allow for the inclusion of the additional security provision, with a corresponding increase in the transfer from the Election Reserve.

That Council receive report ESS-26-013 as information; and That Council accepts the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding intended to support homeless prevention services from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), in the amount of $3,610,300; and That Council direct staff to allocate the funding to the appropriate program categories as recommended and submit to MMAH, and Further That Council approve the updated local service guidelines for the Residential Services Home (RSH) Program and an increase to the per diem rate for the from $55 to $60; And that the Mayor and Council send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Province and to our Federal Member of Parliament to be included in this letter for advocacy for more funding.

That Staff Report ESS 26-010, Provincial Allocation of OPHI and COCHI Funding and Investment Plan 2026/2027 be received as information; and That Council accepts the COCHI funding in the amount of $998,100 and the OPHI funding in the amount of $332,300; and That Council authorize the Treasurer and Clerk to sign the required Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and That Council approve the per program funding allocations as outlined in this staff report; and Further That the COCHI and OPHI Investment Plan containing the per program allocations be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. And that the Mayor and Council send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Province and to our Federal Member of Parliament to be included in this letter for advocacy for more funding.

That By-law 2026-54 being a By-Law to provide for drainage works in The Corporation of Norfolk County for the P.F. Potters Drain be read a first and second time.

That By-Laws 2026-55 to 2026-59 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-Law 2026-55 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Woodhouse Concession 2, Part Lot 9 Plan 355, Part Lot 87 Plan 37M27 Part Lot 71 RP 37R10560 Part 1, Urban Area of Port Dover, Norfolk County  By-Law 2026-56 - Being a By-Law to Prohibit refuse and debris on private property  By-law 2026-57 - Being a By-Law to provide for the issuing of Municipal licenses to hunt pheasants within Norfolk County.  By-Law 2026-58 -Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as TWN Concession 8, Part Lot 15, Part Lot 16, Part Lot 17, and TWN Concession 8 Part Lot 17, Part Lot 18, Norfolk County, located at 1199 and 1213  By-Law 2026-59 - Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2025-97 to Establish User Fees and Service Charges

That By-Law 2026-60 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 23rd day of June 2026, be read a first second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.

That Council be adjourned at 5:35 pm.