Public Notices

The Corporation of Norfolk County intends to control Phragmites australis, an invasive plant species, by applying pesticide along municipal drains and their corridors under the Public Works exception for the promotion of health and safety.

 

Treatment will be applied in dry areas using the following pesticide registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): Roundup WeatherPRO (PCP Registration No. 33653), containing the active ingredient Glyphosate, present as potassium salt.

 

The Corporation of Norfolk County intends to control invasive woody shrubs by applying pesticide along all county rural roadsides.

Targeted invasive woody species include:

• European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa sp.);
• Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellate);
• Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia);
• Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica);
• Glossy Buckthorn (Frangula alnus);
• Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergia);
• Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora);
• Norway Maple (Acer platanoides);

Norfolk County (County) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to implement an approximately 20 km length transmission water main that connects Simcoe to the Townsend Water Supply System, to secure water supply from the Nanticoke Water Treatment Plant, including a new elevated water tank and booster station. These improvements are required to meet long-term (2041) Inter-Urban Water Supply capacity and quality demands within the County. The proposed water main route is shown on the key map below.

TAKE NOTICE THAT Norfolk County Council intends to consider and adopt the Proposed 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget at its Budget Committee Meeting on January 13, 2022.

DATE: January 13, 2022

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE:  The meeting is conducted virtually and available to view via live stream at the top of our agendas.

Live Stream: www.norfolkcounty.ca/watch-norfolk-county-meetings/

Copies of the Proposed 2022 Tax Supported Operating Budget will be available in the following locations for public inspection during regular working hours commencing Monday, December 20, 2021.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County intends to consider and adopt the 2022 Rate Supported Operating Budget at its Budget Committee Meeting on November 9, 2021.

DATE: November 9, 2021
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: The meeting is conducted virtually and available to view via live stream at the top of our agendas.

Live Stream: www.norfolkcounty.ca/watch-norfolk-county-meetings/

Copies of the Proposed 2022 Rate Supported Operating Budget will be available in the following locations for public inspection during regular working hours commencing Monday, November 1, 2021.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County intends to consider and adopt the 2022 Capital Plan at its Budget Committee Meeting on November 2, 2021.

DATE: November 2, 2021
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: The meeting is conducted virtually and available to view via live stream at the top of our agendas. Live Stream: www.norfolkcounty.ca/watch-norfolk-county-meetings/

Copies of the Proposed 2022 Capital Plan will be available in the following locations for public inspection during regular working hours commencing Monday, October 25, 2021.

TAKE NOTICE THAT, the Council of The Corporation of Norfolk County intends to pass a By-Law pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, to designate the Port Ryerse Memorial Cemetery, located on property described as WDH PLAN 17B BLK 4 LOT PLAN municipally known as 31 King Street South, Port Ryerse, within Norfolk County, as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

The following paragraphs outline the reasons each building warrants designation as historical, cultural and
architectural importance to the Norfolk County and protection under the Ontario Heritage Act.

An emergency has been declared pursuant to section 53 of the Municipal Elections Act by Kevin Klingenberg, Acting County Clerk.  The declaration was determined necessary after consultation with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit on the additional requirements needed to safely administer a by-election during the province-wide lockdown. 

 

Initial measures will first impact candidates to ensure they may be safely nominated and in adherence with lockdown public health measures.  Candidates will be advised of any necessary amendments to existing nomination requirements as soon as they are made. 

The County of Norfolk hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, the County of Norfolk has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Navigable Waters Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/), under the NPP File Number 2020-402056 a description of the following work, its site and plans: Long Point Bridge Replacement in, on, over, under, through or across Big Creek at Long Point Road (Highway 59) in the Town of Port Rowan at approximately 42° 36’ 5.51” N, 80° 27’ 14.47” W between Hugh Lane and George Lane on the Long Point Causeway.

Norfolk County residents and community members are invited to submit an application to serve as a volunteer on the Recreation Advisory Committee, formerly known as the Recreational Facilities Advisory Board.

Terms will last for two years. Contact the Council Services Department at clerks@norfolkcounty.ca for more information regarding membership, mandates, current meeting start times, and the appointment process.

Application forms and further information are available here. Application forms are also available at the Robinson Administration Building at 185 Robinson St., Simcoe.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County passed By-Law Number 2020-104 to extend Interim Control By-Law 2019-89 at their regular meeting of December 15, 2020 under Section 38(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13.

 

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or public body may, within 60 days of the notice given, appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in respect of the By-Law by filing a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection with the Clerk of Norfolk County.

TAKE NOTICE THAT Norfolk County Council intends to consider and adopt the Proposed 2021 Tax Supported Operating Budget at its Budget Committee Meeting on January 6 & 7, 2021.

DATE & TIME January 6 and 7, 2021

TIME:  9:00 a.m.

PLACE:  Norfolk County Administration Building, 50 Colborne Street, South, Simcoe, Ontario   N3Y 4H3

Copies of the Proposed 2021 Tax Supported Operating Budget will be available in the following locations for public inspection during regular working hours commencing Monday, December 21st.

October

Lupus Awareness Month

Lupus Foundation of Ontario is a voluntary organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with lupus through advocacy, education, public awareness, support and research.

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month – October
The Ontario Rett Syndrome Association (O.R.S.A.) is a volunteer, not-for-profit charity for parents, caregivers, researchers, medical professionals and other interested support agencies and individuals.

Go to https://www.rett.ca/ for more information.

 

TAKE NOTICE THAT Norfolk County Council intends to consider and adopt the 2021 Rate Supported Operating Budget at its special council meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

DATE:  November 24, 2020

TIME:  9:00 a.m.

PLACE:  Norfolk County Administration Building
50 Colborne Street, South,
Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4H3
(Council Chambers – Second Floor – Talbot St. Entrance)

Copies of the Proposed 2021 Rate Supported Operating Budget will be available in the following locations for public inspection during regular working hours commencing Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County intends to consider and adopt the 2021 Capital Plan at its Special Council Budget Meeting on October 27, 2020.

DATE: October 27, 2020
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Norfolk County Administration Building, 50 Colborne Street South, Simcoe, Ontario (Council Chambers – Second Floor – Talbot Street Entrance)

Copies of the Proposed 2021 Capital Plan will be available in the following locations for public inspection during regular working hours commencing Wednesday, October 7, 2020.