The Norfolk County Record

Council

December 19, 2023

Who was there

Present (9): Brunton, Columbus, Duthie, Kim Huffman, Amy Martin, Tom Masschaele, C. Van Paassen, L. Vandendriessche, A. Veri

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (22 motions)

20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That council enter into closed session at 1:03 p.m. to discuss the following item pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertains to sections 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:  CAO Verbal Update – Potential Litigation
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That Council reconvene in open session at 1:33 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That the following consent item be received for information:  Draft Terms of Reference - Health and Social Services Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the deputation be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That the following Communication items be received as information:  Ombudsman Annual Report  Long Point Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2023  Long Point Conservation Authority Board of Directors Budget Meeting Minutes - November 8, 2023
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That the following Council minutes be approved as presented:  Council Meeting Minutes - November 21, 2023 (Open and Closed)
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the following Reports of Committees of the Whole be approved as presented:  Public Hearing Committee Meeting Minutes - November 21, 2023  Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - November 23, 2023  Public Hearing Committee Meeting Minutes - December 5, 2023  Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes - December 12, 2023 (Open and Closed)
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That the following Reports of Advisory Committees be received for information:  Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - September 28 2023  Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2023  Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 23, 2023  Health and Social Services Advisory Committee Minutes - October 23, 2023  Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - October 25, 2023  Police Services Board Meeting Minutes - September 27, 2023
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That the minutes from the October 25, 2023 Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting be
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Referred
That subdivision application 28TPL2023294, affecting the lands described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 9, municipally known as 1910 Turkey Point Road, Norfolk County be approved with conditions and plan as attached as Appendix C to Report CD-23- 013; and That all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That application ZNPL2023320 affecting the lands described as Part Lots 1 and 4, Block 26 and 42, Plan 189, Urban Area of Delhi, Norfolk County to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z- 2014 from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A)(H) and Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) to Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-B)(H), from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) and Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) to Urban Residential Type 4 (R4) (H), from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) and Urban Residential Type 2 (R2) to Urban Residential Type 4 (R4) (H) and to change the zoning from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) to Open Space (H), be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD-23-101; and Further that all public input received for this application were considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-23- 101.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That Staff Report CAO-23-136 Council Appointment to Agricultural Advisory Committee be received as information; and That Councillor Columbus be appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That By-Law 2023-76 being a By-Law for the Dertinger Municipal Drain receive a third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That By-Law 2023-77 being a By-Law for the Lehi Municipal Drain receive a third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Duthie
Carried
That the following By-Laws be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate Seal:  By-Law 2023-84 – Water Rates  By-Law 2023-85 - Designate Blue Grass Estates Phase 3, exempt from Part Lot Control  By-Law 2023-86 - Establish Highways within Norfolk County  By-Law 2023-87 - Establish the Emergency Management Program Committee  By-Law 2023-88 - Adopt the Emergency Management Program and Norfolk County Emergency Response Plan  By-Law 2023-89 – Designate Ducks Landing (Port Rowan) Inc., exempt from Part Lot Control  By-Law 30-Z-2023 - Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Part Lots 1 and 4, Block 26 and 42, Plan 189, Urban Area of Delhi, Norfolk County
Moved by Councillor Brunton, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That the motion respecting an Indigenous Acknowledgement recognizing the contributions of Indigenous Peoples both past and present, be
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Referred
That the correspondence from Debbie France respecting the Legislative Review of the Cannabis be added to the agenda at this time for consideration. Having achieved a 2/3 vote this resolution was declared,
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That council enter into closed session at 2:57 p.m. to discuss the following item pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matters pertains to sections 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That Council reconvene in open session at 4:03 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That By-law 2023-90 being a by-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 19th day of December 2023 be approved, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and be affixed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That Council be adjourned at 4:04 pm.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried

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