Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the November 19, 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 A17-25, submitted by Harry Goossens and Kelsey Hohnstein for lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 8 (East Nissouri), and municipally known as 742581 Road 74 in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.1.1.3, Table 5.1.1.3 – Accessory Use Provisions, to permit: i) an increased maximum height from 5.0 m (16.4 ft) to 7.4 m (24 ft). ii) an increased maximum gross floor area from 170 m2 (1,830 ft2 ) to 297 m2 (3,200 ft2 ). to facilitate the establishment of a detached accessory structure on a lot zoned ‘Residential Existing Lot (RE) Zone’ in the Township of Zorra.

THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 10:14 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 proposed Zoning By-law amendments to place the lands described at Part of Lot 6, 7 and 8, Concession 11 (East Nissouri) and municipally known as 195420 19th Line, Township of Zorra into the ‘Special Rural Residential (RR-sp) Zone’ to recognize its use as a non-farm rural residential lot.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the proposed Zoning By-law amendments to place the lands described at West ½ Lot 6, Concession 10 (East Nissouri) and municipally known as 742871 Road 74, Township of Zorra into the ‘Rural Residential (RR) Zone’ to recognize its use as a non-farm rural residential lot.

That Report 2025-115 from the Manager of Recreation and Facility be received and filed for Council information.

THAT Council receive and adopt the drainage petition signed by Stewart Slater, property owner of Part Lots 33-34, Concession 10 (East Nissouri), known as 157030 15th Line, under section 78 of the Drainage Act R.S,O.1990 for improvement to an existing drain works.

THAT Report 2025-131 from the Deputy Treasurer/Financial Analyst be received and filed for Council's information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-130 from the Manager of Finance/Treasurer be received and filed for Council's information purposes only.

THAT Council receive report 2025-133 for information; and THAT Council authorize a total of $74,884.96 for the write off of taxes for Section 357, Post Roll Amended Notices and Minutes of Settlement processed in 2025 for the Township, County and School Boards in the amounts of $35,399.50, $27,552.86 and $11,932.60, respectively.

THAT Report 2025-129 from the Legislative Coordinator / Deputy Clerk be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-111 from the Director of Corporate and Protective Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-132 from the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2025-125 from the Deputy Clerk / Legislative Coordinator be received for information; AND THAT Council pass by-laws 52-25 and 53-25 to enter into an agreement with Middlesex County and the Municipality of Thames Centre, respectively, for the purpose of a Boundary Road Agreement.

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

THAT by-law 51-25 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 by-laws 52-25, 53-25, and 54-25 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 11:40 a.m. pursuant to Section 239.2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

THAT By-law 55-25, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held December 3, 2025, be read a first, second and third time this December 3, 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 11:52 a.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.