Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the March 1, 2023 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:37 a.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 9:42 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 ZN5-23-01 submitted by Brandon and Melissa Steckley, for the lands described as Pt. Lot 30, Concession 2 and Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 41R8372 (West Nissouri), in the Township of Zorra be rezoned from 'Limited Agricultural Zone (A1-9)' to 'Residential Type 1 Zone (R1)'.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Zone Change Application ZN5-23-02 submitted by Brent Hartman, whereby the lands described as West Part Lot 14, Concession 7 (West Zorra), Township of Zorra, are to be rezoned from 'General Agricultural Zone (A2)' to 'Special Rural Residential Zone (RR-27)'.

THAT item 7(a) Farmer Wellness Initiative presentation be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council receive and adopt the drainage petitions submitted by Ruth Calder and Bolton Manor Holsteins Ltd under Section 4 (1) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, relating to property located at Part Lots 8, 9 and 10, Concession 10 in the former Township of East Nissouri for drainage improvement in relation to the two new branches of the Quinn Drain; AND THAT Council appoint Mike Devos, P Eng, of Spriet Associates Limited as engineer to review and prepare a report for lands within the Quinn Drain, including two new branches.

THAT Report 2023-031 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2023-033 from the Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council authorize the write off of taxes in the amount of $42,958.52 for Section 357 applications processed in the fourth quarter of 2022 with the appropriate amounts being attributed to Oxford County and respective Boards of Education.

THAT Report 2023-029 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT staff proceed with a 25-year serial debenture of the $8,641,600 and consider the use the Infrastructure Projects Reserve in 2024 and future budgets to help offset the increased debenture payments in the earlier years of a serial debenture as opposed to amortized; AND THAT staff prepares a report on how the Infrastructure Projects Reserve could be utilized for Council's consideration when reviewing the 2024 budget.

THAT Council appoint Councillor Stewart as a representative from the Township of Zorra Council to sit on the Court of Revision for the Caddy Creek Drain 2023 for the Municipality of Thames Centre.

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

THAT the Zorra Multi-Use Courts Committee pickleball event fundraiser held on May 5, 2023 shall be designated as "municipally significant" under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - Special Occasion Permit.

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

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a Graphic Image Delivery By-law

THAT by-laws 10-23, 11-23, 12-23, 13-23, and 14-23 be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Deputy Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.

THAT Council move into closed meeting session at 11:14 a.m. pursuant to Section 239.2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Zorra Asset Name Registry applications and pursuant to Section 239 (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or board, and Section 239.2(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council authorize the "Calder," "Macaylee," and "Broadfoot" submissions to be included in the Zorra Asset Name Registry for future use for a municipal asset.

THAT By-law 15-23, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held March 22, 2023, be read a first, second and third time this March 22, 2023; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Deputy 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 11:26 a.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the April 5, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.