Regular Council

THAT Councillor Katie Grigg be appointed Deputy Mayor for the Township of Zorra for the 2022-2026 term of Council; AND THAT staff be directed to draft the Deputy Mayor / County Council Alternate by-law for the December 7, 2022 Council meeting.

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

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

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:30 p.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 6:38 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle Zone Change Application ZN5-22-12 submitted by Lorena Chalkley, whereby the lands described as Lots 24 & 25, Concession 13, East Nissouri, Township of Zorra be rezoned from 'General Agricultural Zone (A2)' to 'Special Rural Residential Zone (RR-26)'.

THAT item 8(b) Housing Affordability Thesis be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2022-191 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2022-178 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.

WHEREAS Council acknowledges that expenses related to amortization expenses are excluded in the 2022 budget; AND FURTHER that expenses related to landfill closure and post-closure are excluded from the 2022 budget as this function is not within the Township's sphere of jurisdiction; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Zorra accept the excluded expenses of the 2022 budget as per Ontario Regulation 284/09; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra receive report 2022-192 as information.

THAT Council approve the following 2022-2026 board/committee appointments:  Ingersoll Rural Cemetery Board - Councillor Kevin Stewart  North Embro Cemetery Board - Councillor Crystal Finch  Beachville and District Museum Board - Councillor Katie Grigg and Councillor Kevin Stewart  Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Board - Councillor Paul Mitchell AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a board/committee appointments by-law for the December 7, 2022 Council meeting.

THAT Council enact By-law 73-22 to appoint the Property Standards Committee, By-law 74-22 to appoint the Committee of Adjustment, and By-law 75-22 to appoint Fence Viewers.

THAT Report 2022-184 from the Legislative Coordinator/Deputy Clerk be received and filed; AND THAT Council deviate from the Procedural By-law section 4.1 and adopt the 2023 Council meeting schedule, as amended and remove "budget" from the February 15 ,2023, March 1, 2023, and March 22, 2023 meetings and change the December 22, 2023 meeting to December 20, 2023; 36-11-2022 Moved by Crystal Finch Seconded by Katie Grigg AND THAT staff be directed to amend the Procedural By-law to change the meeting time start from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for day meetings.

That Council enact by-law 74-22 to amend Fireworks by-law 36-14.

THAT Report 2022-190 from the Director of Corporate Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council support following the Pay Administration Policy with all pay bands seeing an increase of 6.7% effective January 1, 2023 as per the Ontario September CPI.

THAT staff complete the ROMA Delegation Request form requesting a meeting with:  The Ministry of Education on behalf of the Community Schools Alliance,  The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Strong Mayors,  The Ministry of Finance regarding OMPF,  The Ministry of Natural Resources regarding changes to Conservation Authority changes and More Homes Faster impacts.

THAT Zorra Township support the resolution from the municipality of East Ferris regarding child care workforce shortage. AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Oxford County Area Municipalities to request their support and advocacy AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, Minister of Economic Development, job creation &trade & Oxford County MPP Ernie Hardeman

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

THAT items 12(a) - (h) be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT by-laws 72-22, 73-22, 74-22, and 75-22 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 8:30 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or board, regarding 46 Commissioner Street, Embro and 21st Line Unopened road allowance.

THAT Council accept the offer submitted by AAROC Aggregate and Tim and Kim Wallace to purchase the 21st Line Unopened Road Allowance; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be directed to sign the necessary agreements to complete the purchase.

THAT By-law 76-22, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held November 16, 2022, be read a first, second and third time this November 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 9:15 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for December 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.