The Zorra Record

Regular Council

November 1, 2023

Who was there

Present (4): Katie Grigg, Paul Mitchell, Marcus Ryan, Kevin Stewart

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Crystal Finch
Carried
THAT the minutes from the October 18, 2023 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.
Moved by Crystal Finch, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT Report 2023-127 from the Fire Chief be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Crystal Finch
Carried
THAT Report 2023-129 from the Recreation Programs & Services Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Crystal Finch, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT Report 2023-139 from the acting Director of Recreation and Facilities be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Crystal Finch
Carried
THAT Report 2023-138 from the Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Crystal Finch, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT Report 2023-136 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Crystal Finch
Carried
THAT Report 2023-135 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Crystal Finch, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT Staff be directed to return a report on revised proposed 2024 capital budget that includes the previously directed solar panels for the roof of the ZMCC.
Moved by Mayor Marcus Ryan, seconded by Kevin Stewart
Carried
THAT Report 2023-137 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Crystal Finch
Carried
THAT Report 2023-140 from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Crystal Finch, seconded by Paul Mitchell
Carried
THAT Report 2023-128 from the Director of Corporate Services be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Kevin Stewart, seconded by Katie Grigg
Carried
THAT item 9(a) be received and filed for information purposes; AND THAT Zorra Council advise the County that the Township supports entering into MOU/agreements with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation Authority for Programs and Services as outlined in Oxford County Report CP 2023-359.
Moved by Paul Mitchell, seconded by Kevin Stewart
Carried
THAT items 10(a) and (b) be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Kevin Stewart, seconded by Katie Grigg
Carried
THAT items 11(a) - (f) be received and filed for information purposes only.
Moved by Katie Grigg, seconded by Kevin Stewart
Carried
THAT Council move into closed meeting session at 12:50 p.m. pursuant to Section 239.2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Section 239.2 (c).
Moved by Kevin Stewart, seconded by Katie Grigg
Carried
THAT Council direct Township Staff to include the Corporate & Strategic Initiatives Officer position in the 2024 Budget.
Moved by Katie Grigg, seconded by Kevin Stewart
Carried
THAT By-law 52-23, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held November 1, 2023, be read a first, second and third time this November 1, 2023; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the same and affix the corporate seal thereto.
Moved by Kevin Stewart, seconded by Katie Grigg
Carried
THAT this session of Council be now adjourned and herewith closed at 1:49 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the November 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township Municipal Office.
Moved by Katie Grigg, seconded by Kevin Stewart
Carried

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