Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as amended to include 10(d) update on ZRAC.

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

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:02 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 9:03 a.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 ZN5-22-01, whereby the definition of a Daycare Centre as contained in Section 4.31 of the Zoning By-law, is amended to increase the minimum number of children accommodated from 6 to 7; and that Section 5.14.8 of the Zoning By-law be amended to increase the number of children that can be accommodated at a home daycare from 5 to 6.

THAT Council endorse a temporary solution of providing seasonal portable toilet access at the discretion of staff; AND THAT when a redevelopment of the TDRC is planned, that rear access washrooms for park use on the structure be considered.

THAT Council approves, in principle, the changeroom renovations at the Thamesford District Recreation Centre to address a gender barrier in sports; AND THAT Council directs staff to include the changeroom renovation project in the 2022 Capital Budget for $72,000.

THAT Council direct staff to award Tender 2022-05 to Theo Vadenberk Construction Incorporated for the construction on Bridge 0280 for the tendered price of $199,620.00 plus tax.

THAT Report 2022-050 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council approve the grant amounts as outlined in Report No. 2022-051.

THAT Council direct staff to increase the 2022 transfer to Recreation Reserve from $81,000 to $100,000, with a 2% annual increase moving forward.

WHEREAS new capital assets that are funded to varying degrees through sources outside taxation create future pressure on the tax levy when assets require maintenance, repairs and eventual replacement; AND WHEREAS Zorra Township has added significant capital assets in the past 5-7 years through this method of 70% + fundraising, creating an increased tax levy responsibility to fund end of lifecycle replacement; AND WHEREAS the initial report from staff made recommendations for 2 racquet courts and 1 basketball/ball hockey court in Thamesford based on survey results of the community needs, the size of the municipality, and projected future growth; where the work of the committee proposed 3 racquet courts and 1 basketball/ball hockey court; AND WHEREAS the acrylic coating can be applied to the courts once the initial asphalt begins to age as a first step of rehabilitation once they reach the stage in their life cycle that it is required, but once the acrylic coating is applied it then must be replaced every 8-10 years; AND WHEREAS construction costs have increased since the budgeting for this project and will continue to, creating anticipated increased total cost once tendered; AND WHEREAS a revised scope of work at this time allows for adjustments now to better capture some of these increases that are known, providing more accurate budget amounts; AND WHEREAS The ZMCC has experienced significant membership retention challenges, which is a concern considering the significant fund

THAT Council accept the bid submitted by Hogg Construction Ltd. for 124 Allen Street, Thamesford.