Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as amended to move section 17 Closed Meeting Session prior to item 9.4(a).

THAT the minutes from the February 18, 2026 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 pursuant to the Planning Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 9:44 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve the zone change application submitted by Randy Barber, whereby the property 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), and municipally known as 434932 43rd Line, Township of Zorra be rezoned to “Special Agri-Business Zone, (AB-16)” to permit the establishment of a contractors yard and agricultural building manufacturing business.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve in principle the Zone Change Application submitted by Ryan and Christie Eghoetz, whereby lands described as Pt. Lot 33, Concession 13 (East Nissouri) , in the Township of Zorra, are to be rezoned from ‘Rural Residential Zone (RR)’ to ‘Special Rural Residential Zone (RR-sp)’ to permit a cumulative lot coverage for accessory structures of 414 sq m (4,460 sq ft) to recognize all existing buildings and structures on the subject lands.

THAT Report 2026-025 from the Director of Public Works be received and filed for information purposes; AND THAT Council direct Staff to allocate an additional $10,579.01 from the Equipment Reserve towards the tandem plow truck purchase; AND THAT Council to direct Staff to place the order for one new 2027 tandem axel combination plow truck for the after tax rebate amount of $433,579.01.

THAT Report 2026-019 from the Acting Fire Chief be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2026-026 from the Manager of Financial Services be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT Report 2026-027 from the Tax Collector be received and filed for information purposes only.

THAT REPORT 2026-021 from the Chief Administration Officer be received and filed for Council's information; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the shared fire service leadership model between the Township of South-West Oxford and the Township of Zorra; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize staff to finalize the shared service agreement with the Township of South-West Oxford; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for a Shared Deputy Fire Chief position, subject to finalization of the shared services agreement between both municipalities.

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

THAT by-laws 11-26 and 12-26 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 10:04 a.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

THAT By-law 13-26, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held March 4, 2026, be read a first, second and third time this March 4, 2026; 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 11:29 a.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.