Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

THAT the minutes from the October 16, 2024 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:33 a.m. for the purpose of holding a Public Meeting pursuant to Subsection 7(6) of the Building Code Act, R.S.O 1992, as amended.

THAT pursuant to the Building Code Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 9:34 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:35 a.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A10-24, submitted by Bill and Sheila Appleton for lands described as part Lot 20, Concession 2, in the Township of Zorra municipally known as 154773 15th Line, as it relates to: Relief from Table 5.4.2.4 - Provisions for Detached Additional Residential Units to: increase the maximum permitted distance between dwellings from 30 m (125 ft), to 38 m (98.6 ft) and Relief from Table 5.4.2.3 - Provisions for All Additional Residential Units to: increase the maximum permitted cumulative gross floor area from 50% to 100% of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling to recognize the existing garden suite as an additional residential unit (ARU), subject to the following condition: That the approval for the ARU applies only to the existing ARU located generally as shown on Plate 3 of Report No. 2024-355.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act that the public meeting be adjourned at 9:49 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to amend the 'Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-29)' for lands comprising Lot 17, Concession 9 (East Nissouri), Township of Zorra, municipally known as 136018 13th Line, to permit an existing garden suite to remain on site for an additional three (3) years expiring on November 6, 2027.

THAT the recommendations in Report No: CP 2024-341 Agricultural Zoning Review - Initiation of proposed amendments to the Township Zoning By-law be adopted; AND WHEREAS Zorra has always prioritized the protection of prime agricultural land; AND WHEREAS Zorra has recently heard from residents, especially property owners on prime agricultural land, how much they support this; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be requested to prepare a report on potential additional land use tools and/or other measures that Council could consider implementing to further enhance the protection of prime agricultural land such as, but not limited to, setbacks, permitted uses and other agricultural related zoning provisions.

THAT Report 2024-144 from the Director of Public Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2024-141 from the Manager of Recreation and Facilities be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2024-146 from the Fire Chief / Manager of Emergency Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2024-128 from the Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2024-139 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2024-125 from the Director of Finance be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council approve the recommendations for street names for the Kingwood Subdivision as outlined in Report 2024-136.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Exemption to the Nosie Control By-law submitted by Jennifer and Kirk Carter for an event located at 17 Davey Street on December 14, 2024, to allow amplified music from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; AND THAT the applicant informs surrounding neighbours of the event by November 30, 2024.

THAT Council direct staff to prepare the necessary letter of support as requested by the Children's Aid Society of Oxford County.

WHEREAS the Oxford County Library Board at its meeting on August 21, 2024 adopted the recommendations contained in Report 2024-35 titled "Ox on the Run Pilot Extension," which extended the Ox on the Run Pilot for a third year through 2025; AND WHEREAS the Ox on the Run pilot serves the underserviced villages and community members of Zorra Township; THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Zorra provides support for the Oxford County Library Board and the Ox on the Run Pilot extension.

THAT item 10(d) Correspondence from the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy regarding Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT the Township of Zorra Council approve the appointment of Tracey Litt as the Community Representative for the Oxford Joint Rural OPP Detachment Board for a two-year period, concluding on October 10, 2026.

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

THAT Council receive information item 12(b) and direct staff to submit comment through the Environmental Registry of Ontario to capture the content of resolution 26-10-24.

THAT by-laws 51-24, 52-24, 53-24, 54-24, 55-24, and 56-24 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 57-24, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held November 6, 2024, be read a first, second and third time this November 6, 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 1:00 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for November 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.