Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:05 a.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act the public meeting be adjourned at 9:10 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the presentation by the delegation from the AJ Baker Home and School Association be received and filed; AND THAT the Township of Zorra commits to funding the playground equipment project at 30% of the final construction cost, to a maximum of $13,000. And that, the AJ Baker Home and School Association will provide documentation to the Director of Finance to confirm: 1. The final construction costs of the playground equipment 2. That community fundraising has achieved the stated goal 3. The actual contribution from the Township of Zorra

THAT Memorandum 2021-180 from the Director of Recreation be received and filed for information purposes only.

That Council award the tender for the Kellum Drain Improvement, 2021 to Robinson Farm Drainage Ltd $203,450.00 (plus HST).

THAT Memorandum 2021-178 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

That Council extend the compressed work-week trial period until the end of 2021 when Western University has presented the summary report.

THAT Council direct staff to consult with potential providers of child care services to explore options for child care services in Thamesford.

THAT items 10(a)-(b) and (d) be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council continues to support the Community Gardens in Harrington, Embro, and an expansion in Thamesford in 2022 in principle; AND THAT prior to release of funding for the project, fully volunteer led plans be submitted to staff for approval.

THAT Council receive items 10 e, f, and g; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare an information report on ATVs, specifically on the topics from the above ZCPC resolutions.

THAT items 11(a) - (d) and (f) be received and filed for information purposes only; AND THAT Zorra Council support item e, correspondence from Town of INgersoll regarding support for OHIP funding for eye care; AND THAT a copy be forwarded to Premier Ford, Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliott, and to the Ontario Association of Optometrists.

WHEREAS Council has endorsed through the strategic plan to:  Commit to 100% use of renewable energy by 2040 and get a report from staff on the total cost for the Township of Zorra, and  Develop a vehicle replacement strategy for ALL vehicles that addresses pollution and carbon footprint, AND THAT the current use of red trucks for fleet does not best display our Township branding; AND THAT a visual change in our fleet will clearly communicate to residents our advancement on achieving our environmental goals; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff that vehicle base colour be changed to white when replacing fleet to green technologies, with the exception of the fire department fleet, which is to remain red; AND THAT staff consider alternate methods of communicating green technology fire fleet and equipment to the public; AND THAT the appropriate Zorra Township brand be applied to the white base as outlined in the Zorra Brand and Communications Guide. 26-11-2021 Moved by Katie Davies Seconded by Ron Forbes THAT the motion be amended; AND THAT graders are also an exception from the vehicle base colour change and are to remain yellow.

THAT by-laws 69-21, 70-21, and 71-21 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.

THAT this session of Council be now adjourned and herewith closed at 12:16 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.