Council-in-Committee Meeting Summary – September 9, 2025

September 15, 2025

Council and Committee Updates

Council meetings determine final decisions based on recommendations from the Council-in-Committee meeting two weeks prior. Once approved, meeting Minutes will be posted on norfolkcounty.ca/Calendar.

The September 9, 2025, Council-in-Committee meeting included updates on housing, infrastructure, communications, policy revisions, and community events. View the full meeting agenda, reports and time-stamped video recording.

Presentations and Communications

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Communications, Marketing and Engagement Strategy
Doug MacMillan of The Letter M presented the strategy. Council endorsed the strategy that is designed to improve transparency, branding, and public engagement.
Correspondence Received
- Letter of appreciation from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario
- Email from Minister Raymond Cho regarding nominations for the 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Award

Staff Reports and Decisions

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Community Development Services

BHNCDSB Archives (CDS-25-016)
Council approved the transfer of archival records from the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board.
Port Dover Beach Buoys (CDS-25-026)
Staff directed to maintain current buoy limits and install swim markers.
Lamport Park Options (CDS-25-031)
Council reviewed future use options and directed staff to proceed with a selected recommendation.
Port Dover Lions Agreement (CDS-25-049)
Council approved an updated agreement increasing the commission rate for operating the community centre.

Corporate Services

Capital Status Report – July 31, 2025 (CS-25-110)
Council received updates on capital projects and approved minor scope changes.
Revised Policy for Section 357–359 Tax Applications (CS-25-114)
Council approved updates to streamline the tax adjustment process and endorsed a new governance policy effective January 1, 2026.
Council Remuneration 2026–2030 (CS-25-113)
Council reviewed options for the next term’s compensation and discussed whether to defer the decision to the incoming Council.
County Policy Updates (CS-25-122)
Council received information on updating County policies to align with the current governance framework.
Bid Awards (CS-25-119)
Council approved a contract for County Road 57 Drain Reconstruction and related budget amendments.
Easement Request – Windham (CS-25-088)
Council approved an easement for a gas line under County road allowance.

Emergency and Social Services

Housing and Homelessness Plan – Year 10 (ESS-25-005)
Final report received and directed to be submitted to the Province and posted online.
Provincial Housing Funding (ESS-25-007)
Council accepted \$1.2M in OPHI and COCHI funding and approved the investment plan and budget amendments.
Housing Corporation Merger (ESS-25-003)
Council approved the merger of Long Point Area Non-Profit Housing Corporation into Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation.