Council‑in‑Committee Meeting Summary – April 14, 2026

Norfolk County Council‑in‑Committee met on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The meeting was held in Council Chambers and streamed online. Below are highlights from the meeting. View the meeting agenda, reports and time‑stamped video. 

Council meetings determine final decisions based on recommendations from the Council‑in‑Committee meeting. Once approved, meeting minutes will be posted on the Council and Committee Calendar. 

Consent items 

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Committee of Council approved most consent items as presented. The following items were pulled for discussion before being received as information: 

Speed limit adjustments in Norfolk County 

• Changes include speed limits and transitions in various school zones, Long Point and North Walsingham

Amplify Norfolk wrap‑up report 

• Committee of Council highlighted strong attendance, volunteer support, and economic benefits to local communities, as well as the importance of funding in supporting events and attracting performers 

Deputations 

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• Committee of Council heard a deputation requesting that accredited media be permitted to take photos and video during meetings 
  • The current policy does not allow any members of the public to take photos or video in Council Chambers 
  • Committee of Council directed staff to return with a report outlining policy options 
• Committee of Council heard a deputation expressing concerns about the proposed relocation of Lynwood Arts activities 
• Deputations were received as information 

Staff reports and discussion items  

Public Works 

Bloomsburg Bridge and Old Highway 24 Culvert 

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• Committee of Council recommended a budget adjustment to allow construction contracts to proceed 

Community and Development Services 

Consultation on Simplifying and Standardizing Official Plans - Staff Update 

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• Report provided information on provincial consultations related to 
  • Simplifying Official Plans 
  • Standardizing land use designations 
  • Possible changes to secondary plans 
• Staff outlined potential impacts on future planning in communities such as Simcoe, Waterford, and Delhi 
• Report was received as information 

Port Rowan Medical Centre – Disposition options 

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• Committee of Council supported selling the former medical centre building while retaining the adjacent municipal parking lot 

Lynwood Arts Centre – Service agreement options 

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• Committee of Council discussed ongoing operating challenges and significant capital repair requirements 
• After extensive discussion, Committee of Council recommended staff issue a notice of default under the existing agreement 

Other Business 

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• Committee of Council congratulated the Dehi Norwich 59ers U11A minor hockey team on winning an Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championship, recognizing players, coaches, and volunteers