Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the minutes from the July 16, 2025 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:31 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 A15-25, submitted by Paul Matheson for lands described as Pt. Lot 26-27, Conc 5 (West Zorra), municipally known as 376580 37th Line, Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.4.2.4 - Table 5.4.2.4 – Provisions for Detached Additional Residential Units: i) to increase the maximum permitted distance from the principal dwelling from 30 m (98.6 ft) to 70 m (229.6 ft), to facilitate the construction of a detached Additional Residential Unit on a property zoned ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ in the Township of Zorra.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A16-25, submitted by Beekwood Farms Ltd / Maria Peters for lands described as Pt. Lot 31-32, Conc 8 (West Zorra), municipally known as 476917 47th Line, Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 7.2.6 Location of New Accessory Dwellings, Additional Residential Units, and Garden Suites, to: i) reduce the required Minimum Distance Separation Formula I (MDS I) requirement from the existing livestock (hog) barn at 476953 47th Line from 565 m (1,853.6 ft) to 207 m (679 ft), ii) reduce the required Minimum Distance Separation Formula I (MDS I) requirement from the existing manure storage facility at 476953 47th Line from 609 m (1,998 ft) to 227 m (744.7 ft); and, 2. Relief from Section 7.1, Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures Permitted to permit a detached additional residential unit (ARU) on a property zoned ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ in the Township of Zorra subject to the following condition: i) That the proposed ARU be situated such that it is no closer to the existing livestock operation to the immediate north than the existing single detached dwelling, and that confirmation of such is provided to the satisfaction of the Township Building Department.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 9:56 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve in principle the zone change application submitted by Randy Barber, whereby the ‘AB-2’ zoning affecting the lands described as Lots 1-2, 11-13, Part Lots 3-10, 14, 15, Plan 96, Part 2 of 41R-1238, Part Lot 21, Concession 1 (North Oxford), municipally known as 434932 43rd Line, Township of Zorra be amended the to permit a reduced lot area and lot frontage in anticipation of a future consent application.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the Zone Change Application submitted by Tru-Built Construction Inc., whereby lands described as Lot 5, Registered Plan No. 39 (Embro), municipally known as 115 Commissioner Street, in the Township of Zorra, are to be rezoned from ‘Village Zone (V)’ to ‘Special Residential Type 3 Zone (R3-sp)’ to permit a 3-unit street fronting townhouse on the subject lands with a reduced frontage of 5.6 m (18.3 ft) for the interior unit and 7.7 m (25.2 ft) for the most easterly unit, and with a reduced minimum interior side yard width of 1.2 m (3.9 ft) for the end units, to facilitate the construction of a street fronting townhouse.

THAT Council approve the Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements as presented by the Township Auditor, Christene Scrimgeour - Scrimgeour & Company CPA Professional Corporation.

THAT Report 2025-071 from the Director of Public Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-085 from the Fire Chief / Manager of Emergency Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-084 from the Fire Chief / Manager of Emergency Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council approve $60,000 for a Fire Master Plan, to be included in the 2026 budget and to be funded 75% from Development Charges and 25% from the tax levy.

THAT Report 2025-082 from the Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent and Building Services Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council receive and adopt the drainage petition signed by Paul Henderson, property owner of East Part Lot 18, Concession 8, know as 136073 13th Line, under section 78 of the Drainage Act R.S,O.1990 for improvement to an existing drain works.

THAT Report 2025-081 from the By-law Enforcement Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-089 from the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Council receive and adopt the Waste Management Policy for Township facilities.

THAT Report 2025-087 from the Customer Service/Administrative Support Summer Student be received and filed for information purposes only.

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

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

THAT by-laws 32-25 and 33-25 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 11:31 a.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT By-law 34-25, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held August 14, 2025, be read a first, second and third time this August 14, 2025; 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 11:56 a.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the September 17, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.