Council Meeting Summary – June 23, 2026
Norfolk County Council met on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Residents can view the meeting agenda and addendum agenda for reports and recorded video.
Below are highlights from the meeting.
Deputations
Bluegrass Estates Phase 4 (Delhi)
- A deputation outlined a proposed mixed-use development that would convert protected industrial lands to residential, commercial and light industrial uses
Veterans Crosswalk – Simcoe
- A deputation supported a commemorative Veterans Crosswalk, with a preference for a 2027 community dedication, additional community cooperation, and some additional suggestions that Council supported
St. Williams Community Centre
- Deputation speakers supported preserving the community centre and raised concerns about usage, rental rates, and impacts to local groups
- Additional comments called for further study and consultation
Council received all deputations as information.
Approval of Minutes and Reports of Committees
- Council approved the minutes from the previous Council meeting and received Committee of the Whole and advisory committee minutes.
- Council also reviewed the following items from the June 11, 2026, Council-in-Committee meeting that were pulled for further discussion
Municipal Accommodation Tax and Short-Term Rental by-laws
- Council approved proceeding with the recommendations, with staff to bring forward updated by-laws incorporating minor revisions and clarifications
Veterans Crosswalk community-led initiative
- Council approved proceeding with the project to be paid for with community fundraising
Walsingham Institute Hall lease agreement
- Council approved proceeding with a revised lease agreement and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement
Reports under the Municipal Drainage Act
Potter’s Drain project
- Council approved the engineer’s report and next steps
Staff reports and discussion items
2026 Surface Treatment Program
- Council approved awarding the contract for the County’s annual surface treatment program, to extend the lifespan and improve driving conditions on select roads
Zoning By-law Amendment – Thompson Road East, Waterford
- Council approved a zoning amendment recognizing undersized agricultural lots created through a previous land transaction
Zoning By-law Amendment – Kelly Drive, Port Dover
- Council approved a zoning amendment to residential use with a holding provision requiring servicing and archaeological requirements
Bluegrass Estates Phase 4, Delhi
- Council approved official plan and zoning amendments supporting expansion, including residential units, commercial/light industrial uses and infrastructure extensions
Municipal election – online security
- Council approved two-factor authentication for online voting
Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)
- Council approved the allocation of $3.61 million in provincial funding through the Homelessness Prevention Program
- Funding is administered by Norfolk County as the service manager for Norfolk and Haldimand, and supports local services that help residents remain housed or find stable housing, including emergency shelter, outreach and housing support
Community housing funding (COCHI and OPHI)
- Council approved approximately $1.33 million in provincial and federal funding through the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)
- Funding is administered by Norfolk County as the service manager for Norfolk and Haldimand and supports affordable housing, including repairs and upgrades to existing units, new housing development and programs that help residents maintain stable housing
Facilities Master Plan – St. Williams Community Centre
- Council considered a staff report related to the Facilities Master Plan, recommending decommissioning the St. Williams Community Centre to build a new fire/EMS facility
- Council approved a motion to review alternative options, retain the community centre and remove the demolition from the current plan
Communications
- Council received several communications, including a petition with more than 850 signatures opposing demolition of the St. Williams Community Centre
By-laws
- Council passed by-laws related to planning and municipal operations
Announcements
- Council highlighted the official opening of a new long-term care facility in Delhi, recognizing the addition of new care spaces and services for the community
- Councillors encouraged residents to support a local leadership initiative in support of the Langton Arena and local hockey programs
- The Langton Firefighters Association will host its annual fireworks event on July 4, featuring family-friendly activities and a community fireworks display
