Katie Grigg
Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2021-12-01 to 2026-09-16 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
479substantive motions movedof 97 meetings the minutes record them at
83procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
386substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 97 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Zorra’s own minutes.
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Regular Council July 15, 2026
Regular Council July 15, 2026
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 479)
WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
Regular Council, September 16, 2026 · Carried
That Zorra Council supports the Township of Blandford-Blenheim's SDF Capital Stream GROW Pathway application; AND THAT this resolution be shared with Blandford-Blenheim
Regular Council, September 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT items 11(a) and (b) be received and filed for information purposes only.
Regular Council, September 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle, pending decision of the Land Division Committee, the proposed Zoning By-law amendment submitted by Paul and Jayme Claessens, for lands described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 3 (North Dorchester) and municipally known as 642914 Road 64 Line, Township of Zorra into the ‘Special Rural Residential (RR-sp) Zone’ to permit the future expan
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-075 from the Director of Public Services be received and filed for information purposes only.
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-084 from the Director of Public Services be received and filed for Council's Information. AND THAT Council direct staff to allocate additional funding of up to $44,072.69 from the Bridge Reserve towards the Bridge 140 Project, from savings experienced on the Bridge Culvert 70 and Bridge 640 Projects. AND THAT Council direct staff to award Tender 2026-08 to AJN Builders Inc. in the
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-074 from the Director of Public Services be received and filed for Council's information. AND THAT Council enact By-law 48-26 and approve the accompanying Entrance Guidelines to govern the management, permitting, and construction of Municipal access points as amended to increase the entrance width maximum in section 10.1(b)ii. from 15 meters to 15.2 meters.
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be adopted as amended to include the updated By-law ZN5-22-14 (Kingwood); AND THAT item 11(b) and (c) be considered after item 7(a) Embro Dog Park Committee - Request for Water Access and In-Kind Donations for the Embro Dog Park Delegation.
Regular Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A12-26, submitted by Tru-Willynn Dairy Ltd. (Ruud Arts) for lands described as Lots 6-7, Concession 14 (East Nissouri) and municipally known as 743449 Road 74 in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Sections 7.2.1– Minimum Distance Separation Requirements For Livestock Barns, to reduce the minimum distance se
Regular Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive Report 2026-058 from the Deputy Clerk/Legislative Coordinator; AND THAT Council approve By-law 43-26 with the following administrative changes: 1) update wording in section 4.1 (3) "himself, herself or others" to align with wording in the fines chart - 'schedule A' to "oneself or others" 2) include a definition for the term "loitering" to provide clarity on the intention of se
Regular Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT council direct staff to update the annual township volunteer recognition practices to reflect one annual volunteer recognition award.
Regular Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT council direct staff to review active transportation functionality within existing and future development roads, sidewalks and trails networks in Thamesford and Embro, with a focus on connectivity to parks and facilities, AND THAT a report be provided with recommendations for tools that can help promote active transportation with a focus on safety and accessibility to be included in the 2027-
Regular Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the use of Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for London under O. Reg 164/25, for the purpose of indexing the Township of Zorra's Development Charges.
Regular Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Zorra Council authorize staff to prepare and submit an application to the Province of Ontario under the Development Charge Reduction Program.
Regular Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council defer correspondence 10(a) from the OPP Detachment Board regarding purchase of portable vehicle weighing scales; AND THAT Council direct Township staff to meet with Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Commander to request further details on the service level commitments and impacts of the equipment requested, and the role of the Police Service Board.
Regular Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Exemption to the Noise Control by-law submitted by Kirk Brunsdon for an event located at 121 Dundas Street, West, Thamesford, ON, on July 11, 2026 to allow amplified music (band) from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; AND THAT the applicant notifies surrounding neighbours of the event by June 27, 2026.
Regular Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A10-26, submitted by Betty Semeniuk for lands described as Part Lot 3, Concession 9, (East Nissouri), Parts 1-3 Plan 41R7999 , Township of Zorra and municipally known as 155169 15th Line, Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 – Minimum Distance Separation Requirements For Livestock Barns a
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-056 from the Tax Collector be received and filed for Council's information.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-054 from the Chief Administration Officer be received and filed for Council's information; AND THAT Council approve the recommendation to proceed with Option 3 Hybrid / Supported Association Model for the establishment of a Zorra Business Association Plan Strategy.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS a well-functioning and up-to-date assessment system supports strong communities and makes the province an attractive place to invest; and WHEREAS property assessments in Ontario have not been updated in over a decade, making them the most outdated in Canada, while provinces such as Alberta and British Columbia update assessments annually to reflect current market conditions; and WHEREAS th
Regular Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT by-laws 29-26 and 30-26 be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.
Regular Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 31-26, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held May 20, 2026, be read a first, second and third time this May 20, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.
Regular Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated.
Regular Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A07-26, submitted by Brandon Twolan and Jacqueline Baker, for lands described as Part Lot 12, Concession 5 (West Zorra) Plan 41R7307, Part 1, and municipally known as 166 Argyle Street, Embro, in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses; i. to increase t
Regular Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the zone change application submitted by Eric and Michelle Hutchison, whereby the lands described as West Part of Lot 3, Concession 5 (North Oxford), in the Township of Zorra are to be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-sp)’ to facilitate the construction of a single-detached dwellin
Regular Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the Zone Change Application submitted by Mike Hishon, whereby lands described as Pt. Lot 36, Conc. 5 (West Zorra), in the Township of Zorra, are to be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-sp)’ to permit a detached additional residential unit (ARU) on the subject lands with a maximum gr
Regular Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the zone change application submitted by Michael Wilhelm whereby the lands described as Lot 30, Concession 1 (West Zorra) Township of Zorra are to be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special Aggregate Industrial Zone (ME-sp)’ and ‘Open Space Zone (OS)’ to permit a new Category 1, Class ‘A’ (pit above water table) aggre
Regular Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A06-26, submitted by Steele Hall Farm Inc. (c/o John Steele) for lands described as East ½ Lot 9, Concession 10, (East Nissouri) and municipally known as 195541 19th Line, Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 – Minimum Distance Separation Requirements For Livestock Barns and Manure Storag
Regular Council, April 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approves the purchase and installation of one (1) 96-niche rectangular columbarium at the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery from Ingersoll, Tillsonburg & Thames Memorials in the amount of $38,998.00 plus HST; AND THAT Council authorizes staff to coordinate with the Town of Ingersoll to submit an application to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario for approval to install up to two (2) 96-niche
Regular Council, April 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated.
Regular Council, April 1, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council waive the need for notice and allow for the motion as presented by Councillor Grigg.
Regular Council, April 1, 2026 · Carried
THAT Zorra Council direct staff to prepare a report of the feasibility of updating our branding, "Doing our part".
Regular Council, April 1, 2026 · Defeated
THAT the agenda be adopted as amended to move section 17 Closed Meeting Session prior to item 9.4(a).
Regular Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes from the February 18, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.
Regular Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the zone change application submitted by Randy Barber, whereby the property described as Lots 1-2, 11- 13, Part Lots 3-10, 14, 15, Plan 96, Part 2 of 41R-1238, Part Lot 21, Concession 1 (North Oxford), and municipally known as 434932 43rd Line, Township of Zorra be rezoned to “Special Agri-Business Zone, (AB-16)” to permit the establishment of a co
Regular Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the Zone Change Application submitted by Mike Hishon, whereby lands described as Pt. Lot 36, Conc. 5 West (West Zorra), in the Township of Zorra, are to be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-sp)’ to permit a detached additional residential unit (ARU) on the subject lands with a maxim
Regular Council, February 18, 2026 · Defeated
THAT item 12(a) be received and filed for information purposes only.
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the provincial government has created new property tax classes available to municipalities; and, WHEREAS the newly available Small-Scale On-Farm Business Subclasses provides municipalities with the flexibility to tax the first $50,000 of assessed value of qualifying value-added and commercial activities on farms at a rate that is 75 per cent lower than the commercial or industrial tax rate
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 07-26, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held February 4, 2026, be read a first, second and third time this February 4, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-008 from the Manager of Recreation and Facilities be received and filed for information purposes; AND THAT Council approve the purchase of a replacement floor scrubber for the Embro Arena, to be funded through projected savings from the Embro parking lot repair project in the 2026 capital budget.
Regular Council, January 22, 2026 · Carried
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