The Zorra Record

Regular Council

June 2, 2021

What was decided (22 motions)

21 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated
Moved by Steve MacDonald, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT the minutes from the May 19th, 2021 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated. Regular Council June 2, 2021 Page 2 of 12
Moved by Steve MacDonald, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:07 a.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act. AND THAT Council move into the Committee of Adjustment for the purpose of hearing Minor Variance Applications.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Steve MacDonald
Carried
THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment deny Application A04-21, submitted by Jake Mavity & Cassie Burnett for lands described as Lot 14, North of Main St., 15 North of Main St., 16 North of Main St., 17 North of Main St., Plan 87 Except Plan 1134 and municipally
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Steve MacDonald
Referred
THAT Council move out of the Committee or Adjustment at 9:24 a.m. and continue the public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act to hear Zone Change Applications.
Moved by Ron Forbes, seconded by Katie Davies
Carried
THAT the Public Meeting, pursuant to the Planning Act, be adjourned at 9:32 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.
Moved by Ron Forbes, seconded by Katie Davies
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the zone change application submitted by Ronald & Wendy Marshall, whereby the lands described as East Part Lot 5, Concession 7 (West Zorra), Township of Zorra are to be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-37)’.
Moved by Katie Davies, seconded by Ron Forbes
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra defer, zone change application File No. ZN 5-21-03, submitted by Phillip Patrick Belore, for lands described as Part Lot 25, Registered Plan No. 39, in the Village of Embro and municipally known as 126 Commissioner Street to provide appropriate public notice in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Katie Davies, seconded by Ron Forbes
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra receive and file item 7(a) Presentation on the Beachville District Museum provided by Stephanie Radu, Curator.
Moved by Steve MacDonald, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT Memorandum 2021-092 from the Fire Chief be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Steve MacDonald, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT Memorandum 2021-096 from the Director of Recreation and Facilities be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Steve MacDonald
Carried
THAT Memorandum 2021-097 from the Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Steve MacDonald
Carried
THAT Memorandum 2021-095 from the Director of Public Works regarding the construction update for the Zorra Maintenance Facility, be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Ron Forbes, seconded by Katie Davies
Carried
THAT Memorandum 2021-091 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Ron Forbes, seconded by Katie Davies
Carried
THAT Council enact By-Law 29-21 to permanently close the road allowance (not travelled) lying between Concession 11 and 12, designated as Part 2 on Plan 41R- 10155,formerly in the Township of East Nissouri, now in the Township of Zorra; AND THAT Council enact By-Law 30-21 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Transfer/Deed in favour of 1326502 Ontario Limited and Constance Marie Henderson .
Moved by Katie Davies, seconded by Ron Forbes
Carried
Regular Council June 2, 2021 Page 9 of 12 THAT Memorandum 2021-093 from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk be received and filed for information purposes. THAT the Township of Zorra Council approve the draft Safe & Well Oxford: Community Safety and Well-being Plan as presented to Council by Anne Becker, CEO, and Lynsey Aarssen, Consultant, on behalf of Climb Consulting Inc.
Moved by Katie Davies, seconded by Ron Forbes
Carried
THAT items 10(a) - (c) be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Steve MacDonald, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT items 11(a) - (e) be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Steve MacDonald
Carried
THAT Council Authorize the following motion to be considered without notice.
Moved by Mayor Marcus Ryan, seconded by Katie Davies
Carried
Whereas the bodies of 215 children were recently found at a residential school; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT an exception be made to Township Flag Policy and the flags be lowered for one hour for each of the children.
Moved by Mayor Marcus Ryan, seconded by Katie Davies
Carried
THAT by-laws 29-21, 30-21, 31-21, and 32-21 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.
Moved by Steve MacDonald, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT By-law 33-21, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held on the 2nd day of June, 2021, be 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.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Steve MacDonald
Carried

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