Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

THAT the minutes from the February 2, 2022, Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:03 p.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A02-22, submitted by Sherry Thornton, for lands described as Lot 20, Concession 4 (North Oxford), in the Township of Zorra, and municipally known as 154437 15th Line, as it relates to relief from Section 6.2, Table 6.2 - Limited Agricultural Zone - A1 Zone Provisions:  To reduce the minimum rear yard depth from 7.5 m (24.6 ft) to 1.5 m (4.92 ft); and  To reduce the minimum interior side yard width from 7.5 m (24.6 ft) to 3.5 m; to facilitate the construction of an addition and attached garage to an existing single-detached dwelling on a property zoned 'Special Limited Agricultural Zone (A1-10)' in the Township of Zorra.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 6:18 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the zone change application submitted by Cartmale Farms Limited, whereby the lands described as Lot 9, Concession 3 (North Oxford), in the Township of Zorra are rezoned from 'General Agricultural Zone (A2)' and 'Limited Agricultural Zone (A1)' to 'Special Rural Residential Zone (RR-24)'.

THAT Report 2022-039 from the Fire Chief be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2022-021 from the Fire Chief be received and filed; AND THAT the Council approves in principle the concept of a partnership for a Joint Fire Prevention Officer on condition that all five Rural Fire Services of Oxford County members participate; AND THAT the 2022 Operating Budget includes up to $12,000 for this position, with any excess costs coming from the Zorra Fire and Emergency Services operating budget.

THAT Council direct staff to purchase one 2022 Ford F250 for the tendered price of $56,573.00 plus tax.

THAT Report 2022-033 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2022-034 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT the motion be deferred to the April 6 Council meeting.

THAT Report 2022-029 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT report 2022-030 from the the Deputy Chief Building Official/Municipal Law Enforcement Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2022-031 from the Director of Corporate Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council accept the resignations of Jeff Ruston and Ashley Herron from the Zorra Multi-Use Courts Committee; AND THAT Council pass the necessary by-law to appoint Darren Whittaker to the Zorra Multi-Use Courts Committee; AND THAT Council direct staff to advertise for the open vacancy on the Zorra Multi-Use Courts Committee.

THAT the ZCPC ATV/ORV Summary Report be included in the Zorra Now municipal publication.

THAT items 11(a) - (e) be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT staff review by-law 72-20 to regulate the operation of ATV and ORV and motorized snow vehicles within the Township of Zorra and prepare a report for Council.

WHEREAS access to free menstrual products addresses both income inequality as well as acknowledges the essential nature of these products; AND WHEREAS 3/6 changerooms at Thamesford District Recreation Centre currently are equipped with a urinal and no toilet; AND WHEREAS gender equity in our facilities is achievable, supports our strategic goals, and is an opportunity for Zorra to “do our part;” THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff include the addition of implementing free menstrual products in all female and family/universal designated washrooms in Zorra Township owned facilities for the 2022 budget; AND THAT staff prepare a report for the March 2nd meeting providing options and applicable cost estimates to address the gender inequity in the amenities in our TDRC changerooms, specifically to consider the addition of a bathroom stall with a toilet in the changerooms that currently do not have one; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Oxford County area municipalities for consideration of implementing free menstrual products in their facilities.

WHEREAS the Oxford Community Foundation has operated as a non-profit facilitating grants to local organizations since 2003; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Zorra Township Council direct staff to provide the Oxford Community Foundation use of the Thamesford District Recreation Centre for their 2022 AGM free of charge.

THAT by-laws 12-22, 13-22, 14-22, 15-22, and 16-22 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 Council move into closed meeting session at 8:29 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding a leave of absence request and Section 239.2 (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding a Thamesford property.

THAT the old fire hall on Allen Street, Thamesford, is hereby declared surplus to the needs of the municipality; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to prepare and circulate a request for proposal for redevelopment of the property.

THAT By-law 17-22, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held February 16, 2022, be read a first, second and third time this February 16, 2022; 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 9:06 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for March 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.