Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

THAT the minutes from the January 18, 2023 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT item 7(a) ROEDC Annual Review and Council Training Presentation be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2023-016 from the Fire Chief be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2023-014 from the Recreation and Facilities Program Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2023-013 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT the policies outlined in Report 2023-010 have been reviewed by Council; AND THAT Council directs staff to make the following changes:  Section 1.0. of Policy 100-02 Deputy Mayor Appointment be amended to appoint the Deputy Mayor at the Inaugural Meeting of Council.  Section 4.1(c) of Policy 100-08 Accountability and Transparency be amended to read "An annual budget and 10-year capital budget is prepared for Council's consideration on an annual basis."

THAT Report 2023-017 from the By-law Enforcement Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.

WHEREAS protection of prime agricultural lands is vital to our collective future; AND WHEREAS a shortage of high density, attainable housing inventory, especially high density contributes to the housing crisis; AND WHEREAS Zorra Township values healthy, safe and inclusive communities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT council support a review with the intention of amending the County Official Plan and Zorra Zoning Bylaw; AND THAT staff be directed to work with County Planning Staff to develop a work plan to review core areas in both Thamesford and Embro to consider opportunities for increased high density residential, and expanded commercial zoning; AND THAT the areas of review include the existing village as well as the impact of the areas of new development; AND THAT this work plan be brought back to Zorra Council for consideration.

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

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

THAT By-law 06-23, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held February 1, 2023, be read a first, second and third time this February 1, 2023; 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 10:40 a.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.