February 10, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the Agenda be accepted as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the following Minutes of the Township of Norwich Council be adopted as printed and circulated: January 27, 2026 – Community Grants; January 27, 2026
   • · Motion 3 added: That Report DR 2026-05, Consideration of the Frain Drain 2025, be received as information; And that in accordance with Sections 44 to 46 of the Drainage Act, Council of the Township of Norwich hereby adopts Spriet Associates London Limited…
   • · Motion 4 added: That the Delegation of Betty Kerr, regarding Speed at the Intersection of Quaker Street and Highway 59, be received as information.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Council hereby request that the County of Oxford consider changing the speed limit on County Road 59 from the northern limit of the Village of Norwich to 1000 metres north of Quaker Street from 80 kilometres per hour to 60 kilometres …
   • · Motion 6 added: That the Correspondence as listed in Agenda Item 8.1 to 8.4 be received as information; And further that Council supports items 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the following Committee Minutes, be received as information: Norwich BIA Re: Meeting Minutes – December 2, 2025 Re: Meeting Minutes – January 6, 2026
   • · Motion 8 added: That Report FP 2026-02, 2025 Year-End Report, be received as information.
   • · Motion 9 added: That Report FP 2026-03, Monthly Activity Report – January 2026, be received as information.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Report BB 2026-03, January 2026 Building Services Activity, be received as information.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Report DR 2026-04, January 2026 Activity Report, be received as information.
   • · Motion 12 added: That Report DR 2026-06, Tender Results for Chant Drain Improvement 2025, be received as information; And that Council of the Township of Norwich award the drain construction to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for the tendered price of $130,…
   • · Motion 13 added: That Report OP 2026-04, Public Works Monthly Report – January 2026, be received as information.
   • · Motion 14 added: That Report OP 2026-05, Parks and Facilities Monthly Report – January 2026, be received as information.
   • · Motion 15 added: That Report MED 2026-02, Foot Care Clinic, be received as information; And that Council authorize a four-month trial of the proposed foot care clinic at no-cost to Stonebridge Community Services.
   • · Motion 16 added: That the request from the Chamber of Commerce for a waiver of rental fees for the Chamber of Commerce Awards Night be received as information; And further that Council grant $497.20 from Council’s Discretionary Fund towards the April 15, 2…
   • · Motion 17 added: That report CS 2026-03, To assume a land dedication into the Township Road System – Quaker Street, Norwich, be received as information; And further that Council give consideration to passage of By-law 10-2026 to assume lands into the Towns…
   • · Motion 18 added: Whereas, the Township of Norwich has received many applications to the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances to the Zoning By-law related to the height of accessory structures and the permitted lot coverage of houses and accessory st…
   • · Motion 19 added: Whereas, Section 224 of the Municipal Act states that the role of Council includes ensuring that controllership policies and practices are in place, ensuring the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, and ma…
   • · Motion 20 added: That Report CAO 2026-05, ROMA Conference 2026, be received as information.
   • · Motion 21 added: That report CAO 2026-06, Council Chambers Staff Desks, be received for information; And that Council direct staff to proceed with Option 1, to create two new staff desks from the existing furniture; And that Council authorize the transfer …
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council direct staff to amend the Gravel Road Conversion Policy to include a third construction method, whereby 4in Granular B is added to sections of road where test holes show an existing base of between 12 inches and 16 inches, ins…
   • · Motion 23 added: That report CAO 2026-08, Short Term Disability Policy, be received for information; And that Council of the Township of Norwich hereby adopt the updated Short Term Disability Policy; And that Council direct staff to apply for the Employer …
   • · Motion 24 added: That the following By-law as listed, be introduced and taken as read a first and second time: No. 09-2026 To Provide for Drainage Works – Frain Drain; No. 10-2026 To Assume a Land Dedication into the Municipal Road System – Quaker Street; …
   • · Motion 25 added: That By-laws 59-2025, 10-2026, 11-2026, and 12-2026 as listed, be taken as read a third and final time and passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
   • · Motion 26 added: That this Council do now adjourn.
   • · Attendance added: Karl Toews (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lynne DePlancke (present)
   • · Attendance added: Shawn Gear (present)
   • · Attendance added: Adrian Couwenberg (present)
   • · Attendance added: Matt Smith (present)
   • · Attendance added: James Johnson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kimberley Armstrong (present)
   • · Attendance added: Derek Van Pagee (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ken Farkas (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jason Simpson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dirk Kramer (present)
   • · Attendance added: A.J. Wells (present)
   • · Attendance added: Sean McCoy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Palmer (present)