Norfolk County Council‑in‑Committee met on Tuesday, May 12, 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 Council‑in‑Committee meetings. Once approved, meeting minutes will be posted on the Council and Committee Calendar. 

Consent items 

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• Several temporary road closures for upcoming events were received as information 
• An information memo on re‑establishing a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee with Brant, Haldimand, Brantford, and Norfolk for the 2026–2030 term was received as information

Bring-Your-Own Alcohol Event Permits 

• Report was pulled from consent to allow for discussion 
• Members requested clarity around consultation with event organizers and input from the public 
• Staff were directed to return to the June Council-in-Committee meeting with a more detailed report to provide an opportunity for further discussion 

Deputations 

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• Committee of Council heard a deputation regarding Lynnwood Arts Centre; the deputation was received as information 

Staff reports and discussion items 

Commemorative and Sponsorship Naming Policy 

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• Staff presented an updated policy intended to provide clarity and consistency for naming and sponsorship of County assets, such as parks, facilities and arenas. 
• Council discussed: 
  • Differences between major and minor naming requests 
  • Public consultation and transparency 
  • Eligibility criteria and safeguards if a name later becomes inappropriate 
• The policy was referred back to staff for revisions and refinement before being brought back to Council 

Provincial Tree Planting- Turkey Point 

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• Staff clarified that recent tree planting at Turkey Point Provincial Park is a provincially led project delivered by Ontario Parks   
• The work is focused on ecological restoration and shoreline stability and is not intended to reduce beach access 
• The report was received as information 

Leamon Street Reconstruction 

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• Committee of Council approved changes to the project scope and timing to reduce disruption near the school and arena and to better align construction with summer break 
• No additional funding was required; internal budget adjustments were approved 

Waste Cart Exchange and Kitchen Container Fees 

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• Committee of Council recommended the following amendment to the report: 
  • Property owners will have six months after the new waste program starts to try out their carts and change their cart size; after that, a $50 fee will apply if they choose to switch cart sizes 
  • A $10 fee for additional kitchen containers was recommended 
•  Committee of Council emphasized education, fairness, and providing residents with time to adjust to the new waste collection system 

Summary of Bid Awards for the Period Ending April 21, 2026 

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• Committee of Council approved engineering bid awards and related capital budget adjustments for several road projects 

Photography and Video Recording at Meetings of Council 

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• Staff presented a draft policy intended to balance transparency with orderly conduct of meetings 
• Committee of Council discussed media access, public recording, and consistency with democratic principles 
• The item was referred back to staff for further review and revisions before being brought back for approval 

Other Business 

Announcements 

• Ward 3 Councillor, Michael J. Columbus, announced he will not be seeking re‑election in the upcoming municipal election, and colleagues expressed appreciation for decades of service 
• Council acknowledged: 
  • A financial contribution from the Langton Lions Club to community facilities 
  • The upcoming 50th anniversary of Langton Showtime 

Closed sessions 

• Committee of Council entered into closed sessions to discuss matters related to a tax sale matter in Ward 7 and ongoing litigation 
• Items were received as information, and staff were directed to proceed as discussed in closed session