Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the May 3, 2023 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:37 p.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act. AND THAT Council move into the Committee of Adjustment for the purpose of hearing Planning Applications.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A01-23, submitted by Kevin and Lindsay Stewart, for lands described Plan 105, Lot 5 & Pt. Lot 4, in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.1 - Table 5.1.1.3 - Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures, to permit a structure accessory to a residential use (detached garage) within an exterior side yard; and, 2. Relief from Section 11.2, Table 11.2 – R1 Zone Provisions, to reduce the minimum required exterior side yard width from 10 m (32.8 ft) to 2.4 m (7.8 ft) to facilitate the construction of a structure accessory to a residential use (detached garage). Subject to the following condition: i. That the proposed relief shall only apply to an accessory structure (detached garage) of the approximate size and location as depicted on Plate 3 of Report CP 2023-147, to the satisfaction of the Township of Zorra.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 6:43 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the zone change application submitted by Howe Farms (Ontario) Ltd., whereby the lands described as Lot 1, Concession 6 (West Zorra) Township of Zorra are to be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special Rural Residential Zone (RR-28).

THAT the following members be appointed to sit as the Court of Revision for the Quinn Drain 2023, with the first Member being the Chair of the Court of Revision: 1. Chairperson Marcus Ryan 2. Paul Mitchell 3. Katie Grigg

THAT the Court of Revision on the Quinn Drain 2023 does now open at 6:44 p.m.

WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Zorra provisionally adopted the report of Spriet Associates Engineers & Architects dated February 28, 2023, for the drainage works known as the Quinn Drain 2023 on April 19, 2023; AND WHEREAS there have been no appeals that lands have been assessed to high or too low; nor that any road or lands have not been addressed, or that due consideration has not been given as to type or land use; NOW THEREFORE the Court of Revision for the Quinn Drain 2023, hereby confirms the assessment schedule as fixed by the Engineer.

THAT the Court of Revision of the Quinn Drain 2023 does now close and Council reconvenes at 6:47 p.m.

THAT Council authorize staff to award contracts for the Thamesford District Recreation Centre chiller and dehumidifier replacements to Cimco Toromont for a total value of $200,069.00; AND THAT the Embro Zorra Community Centre - Refrigeration Brine Header be

THAT Report 2023-062 from the Tax Collector be received and filed for information purposes only; AND THAT Council enact By-law 29-23 to authorize the collection of costs totaling $50,773.72, for municipal drain maintenance

THAT Report 2023-056 from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council defer report #2023-053 and Township Staff be directed to further investigate alternate locations for the Embro housing project and provide a report for the June 21, 2023 Council meeting; AND THAT Zorra Fire and Emergency Services be requested to provide a report at the June 21, 2023 Council meeting regarding potential use of the existing Embro Public Works Shop as a possible replacement site; AND THAT Township Staff prepare a cost estimate to extend the Commissioner St. sidewalks in Embro west to the former Public Works yard and a further estimate to extend the sidewalk from Commissioner St. south along 35th Line to the Embro Zorra Community Centre at the June 21, 2023 Council meeting.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Exemption to the Noise Control By-law submitted by Christine Tomlinson for an event located at 603340 Road 60 on July 29, 2023, to allow amplified music from 4:00pm to 1:00am.

THAT items 10(a) - (b) be received and filed for information purposes only.

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

THAT by-laws 28-23, 29-23, and 30-23 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 6:11 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

THAT Zorra formally appoint Rob Parkhill and Katie Grigg to the Rural Oxford Economic Development (ROEDC) Board for a two year term (2023-2025) beginning June 23, 2023; AND THAT Council direct Staff to send a thank-you to Doug Turvey for all his years of service on the ROEDC Board.

THAT Council move into closed meeting session at 9:13 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2 (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

THAT By-law 31-23, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held May 17, 2023, be read a first, second and third time this May 17, 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 9:35 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the June 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.