Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the August 7, 2024 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT Report 2024-098 from the Director of Public Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council approve the proposed changes to the recreation fees as put forward in Appendix A of the Recreation Fees & Charges Review report prepared by BMA Management Consulting Inc.; AND THAT Council approve the implementation schedule as outlined in Report 2024-089 of the fees and charges; AND THAT Council approve of waiving the Small Hall Meetings fee for the Margaret Lupton Boardroom for eligible groups up to 6 times per year; AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council with a Recreation Financial Assistance Program.

THAT Report 2024-099 from the Manager of Recreation and Facilities be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council approves the allocation of $15,000 from the Recreation Reserves to cover the costs of arborist work in three priority parks; AND THAT Council directs staff to include a dedicated budget line for annual tree maintenance in the the amount of $15,000 in the upcoming 2025 budget cycle.

THAT Report 2024-107 from the Fire Chief be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2024-100 from the Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council receive Report 2024-102 as information; AND THAT Council deviate from Section 4.1 of the Procedural By-law to hold the November 20, 2024 Council meeting at 4:00p.m. and a special budget Council meeting on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

THAT Council of the Township of Zorra receive staff report 2024-106 as information; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue to pursue the new structure for the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery based on the parameters outlined in the report.

THAT Report 2024-097 from the Corporate and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2024-096 from the Corporate and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council approve the amendments to the Municipal Alcohol Policy as indicated in Report 2024-093 with the following changes:  That context for the designation of "Municipally Significant Event" be provided in either policy or supportive documents, FAQ, etc.; and  That the recommended change to section 8.2.5 not be included; AND THAT Council adopt the updated Municipal Alcohol Policy and that by-law 2012-36 Municipal Alcohol Policy be repealed.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra supports the Thames Valley District School Board's application to the Ministry of Education for funding for a new public elementary school in Thamesford; AND THAT Council approve, in principal, the TVDSB funding agreement as presented in report 2024-105, pending formal approval of the service share agreement for use of co-build space, through resolution of Council; AND THAT staff bring a report detailing the funding options for financing the Zorra Township portion of the project.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Exemption to the Noise Control By-law submitted by the Tavistock and District Rod and Gun Club for an event located at 336994 33rd Line on Saturday, October 26, 2024, to allow an additional trap shoot from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m; AND THAT the Tavistock and District Rod and Gun Club distribute an informative handout with the event information to all surrounding neighbours by October 19, 2024.

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

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

THAT by-law 43-24 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 By-law 44-24, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held September 4, 2024, be read a first, second and third time this September 4, 2024; 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 1:28 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.