Regular Council

THAT staff be directed to participate the Oxford County Joint Tendering Opportunity for the Supply, Hauling, Blending and Stacking of Winter Sand.

THAT Report 2022-101 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law to delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain acts during a “Lame Duck” period.

THAT Staff report 2022-102 be received as information; AND THAT Council approve the formation of a Joint Compliance Audit Committee with the other Oxford County municipalities for the 2022-2026 term; AND THAT the following members be appointed to the 2022 Joint Compliance Audit Committee:  David Morris  Carol Symons  Keith Reibling  Joyce McAndrew  Christene Scrimgeour; AND FURTHER THAT the above appointments be formalized by by-law 38-22.

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

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

THAT staff complete the AMO Municipal Delegation Request Form requesting a meeting with: Ministry of the Solicitor General (regarding excessive protection); Ministry of Infrastructure (regarding fiber), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (regarding CSA), Ministry of Finance (regarding OMPF), with the priority of request as specified above.

WHEREAS the duties of the Mayor include leadership, representation, and legal authority as the Head of Council and are integral to providing good governance for the residents of the Township of Zorra, AND WHEREAS continuity and strength of leadership are an asset to the residents of Zorra, council, and the management team, AND WHEREAS the current practice of rotating Deputy Mayor assignment does not allow for the level of support that could be realized through a singular appointment, THEREFORE be it resolved that:  The Deputy Mayor would be appointed for a 4-year term at the first regular meeting of the new Council,  The Deputy Mayor would perform the duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is unable to do so, including acting as the County Council Alternate for the term,  The Deputy Mayor would provide ongoing leadership support in consultation with the Mayor,  And the wage bylaw be amended to include the position of Deputy Mayor and renumeration be set at $19,929.89 for 2022 year and adjusted annually as part of the wage policy. Wages to commence January 1, 2023. AND THAT policy 100-02 be updated to reflect these changes.

THAT Staff undertake a review of relevant policies and processes that address council remuneration and prepare a report that provides a review of current practices of charging mileage, technology allowance, and travel expenses, and provide recommendations on how to update to reflect best budgeting practices, streamline accounting processes, and reflect current pricing index.

THAT by-laws 37-22, 38-22, 39-22, and 40-22 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 By-law 41-22, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held June 1, 2022, be read a first, second and third time this June 1, 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 11:09 a.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for June 15, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.