Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the July 6, 2022 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the minutes from the August 4, 2022 Special Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:03 a.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 Minor Variance Application A13-22, submitted by Shelley and Jeremy Munro for lands described as Lot 24, Concession 6, in the Township of Zorra as it relates to:  Relief from the provisions of Section 7.2.4 - Number of Accessory Dwellings and Garden Suites per Lot to permit a second single detached dwelling on a farm, With the condition that the proposed second dwelling be located generally as shown on Plate 3 of Report 2022-326.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A14-22, submitted by Kingwood Riverside Towns Ltd for lands described as Lot Park Lots 6 & 7, Plan 45, Concession 1, Reference Plan 41R -197 & 41R-3608 in the Township of Zorra as it relates to:  Relief from Section 13, Table 13.3.10.2.2 - Lot Frontage, to reduce the minimum required lot frontage for a street fronting townhouse from 5.5m (18 ft) to 5.4 m (17.7 ft).

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act that the public meeting be adjourned at 9:31 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Zone Change Application ZN5-22-08 submitted by the Township of Zorra, for lands described as south Part Lot 7, Concession No. 3 (North Oxford), Township of Zorra to rezone the subject property from the 'Institutional Zone (I)' to 'Special Highway Commercial Zone (HC-12),' as the proposed amendment maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Zone Change Application ZN5-22-09 submitted by the Township of Zorra, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 10, Concession No. 11 (East Nissouri), Township of Zorra to rezone the subject property from 'General Agricultural Zone (A2)' to 'Institutional Zone (I)'

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the Zone Change Application ZN5-22-10 submitted by the Township of Zorra c/o Don MacLeod, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 1, Concession 10, Registered Plan No. 105, Part Lots 6 & 7, Reference Plan 41R96, Part 3 and municipally known as 124 Allen Street, Thamesford in the Township of Zorra be rezoned from 'Institutional Zone (I)' to 'Special Residential Type 1 Zone R1-29)' to facilitate the establishment of an office building and an accessory residential apartment unit.

THAT staff be directed to prepare a report and obtain quotes for revised small dog area for the Thamesford Dog Park; AND THAT the project be included in the 2023 Capital budget.

THAT Report 2022-137 from the CAO regarding the Zorra Municipal Centre be received and filed; AND THAT the Township of Zorra awards the contract to build the ZMC, consisting of municipal offices and a childcare facility to Paulsan Construction in the amount of $5,670,500; AND THAT an additional amount of up to $200,000 be allocated for installation of rooftop solar panels at the time of construction; AND THAT after one full year of operation of the ZMC a report on the electricity usage and generation be prepared for Council; AND THAT staff prepare a report on possible debenture and internal funding options for the September 7, 2022 Council meeting; AND THAT staff prepare a report that outlines the recreational storage needs that are not being addressed with the ZMC, and include estimates for potential solution to rectify this deficiency.

THAT Report 2022-138 from the CAO be received and filed; AND THAT the Township of Zorra proceeds with Option #1 in the report regarding installation of solar panels and DC cables on the roof of the Zorra Maintenance Facility (ZMF); AND THAT after 1 full year of operation of the ZMF, a report on electricity usage and generation be prepared for Council.

THAT the letter from the Thamesford Trojans be received and filed; AND THAT a letter be sent to the Trojans informing them that: Policy #700-06 Recreation Fee Waiver and Reduction does not apply to ice rental, The Thamesford Trojans are eligible to apply to the Township for a community grant under policy #500-06 AND THAT if the Trojans apply for a community grant, staff prepare a report on financial support given to other teams in the YECK division of the PJHL by their municipalities.

THAT Council receive and file the TVDSB 2022 Accommodation Plan, AND THAT Council direct staff to request a meeting with the TVDSB Chair and the Director to discuss the 2023 Capital Priorities item of Thamesford Public School addition, including the potential for exploring a co-build.

THAT Council pass a resolution to receive Report 2022-049 regarding the 21st Line Unopened Road Allowance; AND THAT Council approve that the property described as 21st Line Road Allowance between Concession 10 and Concession 11, East Nissouri, PIN 001990470 be declared as surplus to the needs of the Township of Zorra; AND THAT Council direct staff to provide the necessary public notice and prepare the necessary by-laws.

THAT staff prepare a report outlining the parks playground retrofit plans as referenced in the 5-year capital budget with locations and amounts as specified, to include what changes will be included; AND THAT the report include any future plans for the other 2/6 playgrounds not identified in the budget, and any additional existing surfaces and features that will be due for upgrade or replacement in the next 5-10 years; AND THAT potential grant opportunities be identified to assist with costs associated with changes, or the potential for community fundraising efforts; AND THAT this report come back to Council ahead of first draft capital budget.