Council Meeting Summary – April 28, 2026

Norfolk County Council met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Residents can view the meeting agenda, reports, and recorded video on the County website. 

Below are highlights from the meeting. 

Agenda amendments and opening business 

• Council amended the agenda to add a deputation and discussion regarding Lynnwood Arts Centre and the Norfolk County Archives, and added a discussion item related to Planning application fees 
• Council observed Canada’s National Day of Mourning, with flags lowered to half‑mast 

Consent Items and Approval of Minutes 

• Council approved the consent items as presented 
• Council approved minutes from recent Council and committee meetings 

Closed Session 

• Council entered closed session to discuss negotiations and disposition of property 

Deputations 

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• Council received two deputations related to the Lynnwood Arts Centre as information 

Communications 

• Council received the Integrity Commissioner Services Annual Report from Boghosian and Allen as information 

Staff reports and discussion items 

Request for Closure and Conveyance of part of King Street South (Port Ryerse) 

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• Council declared the unopened road allowance surplus and approved its conveyance to the adjacent landowner 

Zoning By‑law Amendment – St. George Street, Port Dover 

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• Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow four townhouse units, subject to a holding provision addressing site-specific constraints 

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Addressing Frivolous and Vexatious Actions That Impose Unnecessary Burden on Taxpayers 

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• Council received an update from the CAO regarding the financial and operational impacts of frivolous and vexatious actions against the municipality, including legal and staff costs, impacts on staff well‑being, and diversion of resources from core services 
• Council discussed the importance of balancing transparency and accountability with responsible use of taxpayer dollars and received the report as information 

Motions 

Heritage Designation – 45 Peel Street, Simcoe 

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• Council reconsidered and reaffirmed a previous direction to proceed with the de‑designation of the Post Office/Ventin Building at 45 Peel Street under the Ontario Heritage Act 

Discussion 

Lynnwood Arts Centre 

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• Council received a request from the Lynnwood Arts Centre Board to move to the Norfolk County Archives and acknowledgment of its inability to meet their financial obligations under the current agreement; Council directed staff to issue a Notice of Default to the Lynnwood Arts Centre Board and develop a transition agreement and plan within the 30‑day notice period 
• Council approved the Board’s written request to move to the Norfolk County Archives once suitable space and renovations are complete
• Council also confirmed continued support for Lynnwood Arts, subject to budget approval, and directed staff to work with the Board related to the art collection 
• The resolution aims to provide long‑term stability for Lynnwood Arts while addressing facility and financial challenges

By-laws 

• Council passed by‑laws related to 2026 tax rates, drainage works, zoning, traffic and speed regulations 

Other Business 

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• Council directed staff to return with information and options related to provincial planning restrictions related to lot creation in rural areas  
• Council approved a motion directing staff to contact the province and report back on recent tree planting activity on provincially owned land in Turkey Point 

Announcements 

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• Council recognized the Long Point Country Chamber of Commerce 2025 Excellence Awards, including congratulations to Norfolk County staff member Crystal Saunders, named Volunteer of the Year 
• Council shared notices about upcoming community events, including a multicultural food festival in Delhi 

Closed Session 

• Council entered closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations