Regular Council

THAT the Township of Zorra proceeds with Option #1 presented by Crescent Ridge Services to install solar panels on the roof of the Zorra Municipal Facility at a cost of $788,929.

THAT Report 2022-073 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council enact By-law 29-22 to formally adopt the 2022 By-law for the 2022 Tax Rates.

THAT Council enact By-law 25-22 to adopt Policy 100-11 - Code of Conduct for Council, as amended.

THAT Council defer report 2022-079 regarding Child Care Service Provider Request for Proposal until a decision is made regarding the Zorra Municipal Centre (ZMC).

THAT report #2022-069 from the CAO regarding the Zorra Municipal Centre project be received and filed; AND THAT staff prepare a report for the May 4, 2022 Council meeting that: Clearly defines the renovation costs for each floor of the technical service building and the intended usage of each floor. Lays out potential revenue from unallocated rental space (i.e. warehouse or office). Include potential renovation costs beyond the $5,600,000 included in report #2022-069 needed to meet the requirements of potential tenants, in the capital budget for the project. Includes the potential revenues and expenses for unallocated rental space in a series of 30-year life cycle operating budgets. Clarifies the space requirements for storage of recreation department equipment.

THAT item 10(a) be received and filed for information purposes only.

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

THAT by-laws 25-22, 26-22, 27-22, 28-22, 29-22, and 30-22 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 8:17 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2(h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them regarding federal grant funding opportunity.

THAT By-law 31-22, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held April 20, 2022, be read a first, second and third time this April 20, 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 8:21 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for May 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.