The Corporation of Norfolk County
Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

1:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Norfolk County Administration Building

50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe ON

 

Live Stream: www.norfolkcounty.ca/watch-norfolk-county-meetings

 

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1.

Indigenous Acknowledgement / Ceremonial Activities

The Municipality of Norfolk County is committed to furthering Truth and Reconciliation in our communities.  We recognize the historical and current contributions of Indigenous Peoples throughout Canada, and particularly in Norfolk County, that have added to the rich cultural and social fabric that exists here today.  We will strive to continually strengthen and develop the spirit of respect, cooperation and collaboration to the mutual benefit of all Norfolk County residents.

1.1

Ontario Justice Education Network's (OJEN) Chief Justices' Award

Re: PROSE - Constable Andrew Gamble and Constable Jason Hall 

2.

Approval of Agenda/Changes to the Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda be approved as presented.

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Early Closed Session

4.1

Ramsey Drive Affordable Housing Development

Pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended as the subject matter pertains to:

(h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; and 

(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. 2001, c. 25, s. 239 (2); 2017, c. 10, Sched. 1, s. 26.

5.

Consent Items

• Recommendation:

  That the following Consent item be approved as presented: 

5.1

November CIC Deputation Follow Up - Lot Creation Outside of Settlement Areas - CDS-25-112

• Recommendation:

  That the Information Memo regarding lot creation outside of settlement areas be received as information.

5.2

Results from November 5, 2025 Sale of Lands for Tax Arrears, CS-25-179

• Recommendation:

  That report CS-25-179 Results from November 5, 2025 Sale of Lands for Tax Arrears, be received as information; and

  Further that staff be directed to initiate the vesting process for the three properties on Windham Street (Roll No. 3310 401 003 02902, Roll No. 3310 401 003 02903, Roll No. 3310 401 003 02901) in accordance with O. Reg. 181/03;

6.

Communications

• Recommendation:

  That the following communication items be received as information:

   

6.1

Letter from the Hon. Robert Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Re: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17)

6.2

Letter from the Long Point Region Conservation Authority

Re: Bill 68 Schedule 3 and LPRCA Board Resolution 

6.3

Letter from the Hon. Jill Dunlop

Re: Emergency Management Modernization Act Achieves Royal Assent

7.

Deputations

8.

Presentations

9.

Approval of Minutes

• Recommendation:

  That the following minutes be approved as presented:

9.1

Council Meeting Minutes - November 25, 2025

10.

Reports of Committees of the Whole 

• Recommendation:

  That the following minutes be approved as presented:

10.1

Budget Committee Meeting Minutes - October 16, 2025

10.2

Public Hearing Committee Meeting - December 2, 2025

10.3

Council-In-Committee Meeting Minutes - December 9, 2025

11.

Reports of Advisory Committees

• Recommendation:

  That the following minutes of the advisory committees and local boards be received as information: 

11.1

Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2025

11.2

Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - June 23, 2025

11.3

Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - August 27, 2025

11.4

Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - September 8, 2025

11.5

Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - September 24, 2025

11.6

Norfolk County Public Library Board Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2025

11.7

Grand Erie Public Health Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2025

11.8

Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes - November 5, 2025

11.9

Long Point Region Conservation Authority Budget Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2025

12.

Staff Reports/Discussion Items

12.1

Corporate Services 

12.1.1

County Land Review Project Update, CS-25-180

• Recommendation:

  That Staff Report CS-25-180 be received as information;

  And that Council direct staff to continue phase 1 of the County Land Review project within the existing Realty Services team resources, with the work being given the appropriate priority;

  And that Council direct staff to bring back a report by the end of Q2 2026 with options for an affordable housing incentive program that may include municipal land;

  And further that Council direct staff to identify parcels of land that could be considered for a second phase of the County Land Review project, including the resources required to bring the parcels to the stage of surplus declaration and disposition.

12.1.2

HNHC Affordable Housing Development, Ramsey Drive Dunnville: Shareholder Approval of Financing, CS-25-177

• Recommendation:

  That Staff Report CS-25-177 be received as information;

  And that Norfolk County Council, as Shareholder of the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation (HNHC), give consent for the HNHC Board of Directors to enter into a financing agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for the affordable housing development located at 311 Ramsey Drive in Dunnville, Ontario in accordance with the terms and conditions provided in the companion closed session memo, CS-25-014;

  And that, in accordance with Section 2.12 (p) (v) of the HNHC Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, Norfolk County Council approve the registration of any provincial or federal funding agreement documents as liens on the title of the property at 311 Ramsey Drive in Dunnville, as required by the applicable provincial or federal funding programs;

  And further that a copy of this resolution be provided to Haldimand County and the HNHC.

12.2

Emergency & Social Services

12.3

Community and Development Services

12.3.1

Development application ZNPL2025199 to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands described as MID CON 1 NTR PT LOT 161, CDS-25-103

• Recommendation:

  That application ZNPL2025199, affecting part of the lands described as MID CON 1 NTR PT LOT 161, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural to Development and Hamlet Residential with a Holding Provision and a site specific Special Provision, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CD-25-103; and

  Further that no public input was received for this application and was therefore not considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CD-25-103.

12.3.2

ZNPL2025308 and ZNPL2025309 Springview Farm Recommendation Report, CDS-25-106

• Recommendation:

  That application ZNPL2025308, affecting the lands described as Townsend Concession 11, Part Lot 6, Norfolk County, known as 657 Culver Road, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural to Agricultural with special provisions, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CDS-25-106; and

  That application ZNPL2025309, affecting the lands described as Townsend Concession 11, Part Lot 5, Norfolk County, known as 657 Culver Road, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural to Agricultural with a special provision, be approved, as shown in Attachment E to Report CDS-25-106; and

  Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CDS-25-106.

12.3.3

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment 9 Scott Drive - CDS-25-109

• Recommendation:

  That application ZNPL2025225, affecting the lands described as PORT DOVER PLAN 207 PT BLK 77 PT LOTS 10 TO 12 RP 37R11761 PART 4, Norfolk County, known as 9 Scott Drive, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) Zone to Urban Residential Type 4 (R4) Zone with a special provision, be approved, as shown in Attachment C to this memo; and

  Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in related staff report CDS-25-067.

12.3.3.1

Application ZNPL2025225 to amend the Zoning By-law to change the zoning of 9 Scott Drive, CDS-25-067

• Recommendation:

  That application ZNPL2025225, affecting the lands described as PORT DOVER PLAN 207 PT BLK 77 PT LOTS 10 TO 12 RP 37R11761 PART 4 Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) Zone to Urban Residential Type 4 (R4) Zone with special provisions, be refused, as shown in Attachment D to Report CDS-25-067; and

  Further that all public input received for this application was considered as part of the decision, as outlined in staff report CDS-25-067.

12.3.4

Revised Update to Valuations of Rural Unopened Road Allowances, Lanes, Streets and Alleys, CDS-25-113

• Recommendation:

  That staff report CDS-25-113 Revised Update to Valuations of Rural Unopened Road Allowances, Lanes, Streets and Alleys be received as information; and,
  
  That Council approve Option ____ to update the rural valuations for road allowances, streets, lanes and alleys as a more current reflection of fair market value; and,

  Further that all road closure applications received prior to January 1, 2026, be processed at the current rural valuation and all road closure applications received after January 1, 2026, be processed at the approved valuation as set out in this report.

• Recommendation:

  That staff report CDS-25-108 Update to Valuations of Road Allowances, Streets, Lanes and Alleys be received as information; and
  
  That Council approve the update to rural valuations for road allowances, streets, lanes and alleys as a more current reflection of fair market value; and

  Further that all road closure applications received prior to January 1, 2026, be processed at the current rural valuation and all road closure applications received after January 1, 2026, be processed at the approved valuation as set out in this report.

12.4

Public Works

12.5

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

13.

By-Laws

• Recommendation:

  That By-laws 2025-100 to 2025-105 consecutively be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.

13.1

By-Law 2025-100 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Townsend Concession 11, Part Lot 6, located at 657 Culver Road

Re: Agenda Item 12.3.2

13.2

By-Law 2025-101 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as PORT DOVER PLAN 207 PT BLK 77 PT LTOS 10 TO 12 RP 37R11761 PART 4, Norfolk County

Re: Agenda Item 13.3.3

13.3

By-Law 2025-102 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as Middleton Concession 1 NTR, Part Lot 161, Norfolk County, municipally known as 4929 Highway 59

Re: Agenda Item 13.3.1

13.4

By-Law 2025-103 - Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014, as amended, for property described as TWN CON 11 PT LOT 5, Norfolk County, known as 657 Culver Road. 

Re: Agenda Item 13.3.2

13.5

By-Law 2025-104 - Being a by-law to Establish an Accounts Payable Policy

13.6

By-Law 2025-105 - Being a By-Law to Amend the Norfolk County Consolidated Rate of Speed By-Law 2024-99 being a by-law to Prescribe A Lower or Higher Rate of Speed for Motor Vehicles On Certain Highways Under the Jurisdiction of the Corporation of Norfolk

14.

Motions

15.

Notices of Motion

16.

Other Business

17.

General Announcements

18.

Closed Session

19.

Confirming By-Law

• Recommendation:

  That By-Law 2025-106 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 16th day of December 2025, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.

19.1

By-Law 2025-106 - Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 16th Day of December, 2025

20.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:

  That Council be adjourned at X:XX pm.