Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the May 20, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:32 a.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act. AND THAT Council move into the Committee of Adjustment for the purpose of hearing Minor Variance Applications.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A09-26, submitted by Kyle Gledhall and Alisha Koot for lands described as West Part Lot 3, Concession 10, (East Nissouri) in the Township of Zorra municipally known as 155150 15th Line, as it relates to: Relief from Table 5.4.2.3 – Provisions for All Additional Residential Units to: i) Increase the maximum permitted cumulative gross floor area from 50% of the gross floor area of the existing dwelling to 55% of the Gross Floor Area; AND FURTHER THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A09-26, submitted by Kyle Gledhall and Alisha Koot for lands described as West Part Lot 3, Concession 10, (East Nissouri) in the Township of Zorra municipally known as 155150 15th Line, as it relates to: 2. Relief from Table 5.4.2.4 – Provisions for Detached Additional Residential Units to: ii) increase the maximum permitted distance between dwellings from 30 m (98.6 ft) to 45 m (149 ft).

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A10-26, submitted by Betty Semeniuk for lands described as Part Lot 3, Concession 9, (East Nissouri), Parts 1-3 Plan 41R7999 , Township of Zorra and municipally known as 155169 15th Line, Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 – Minimum Distance Separation Requirements For Livestock Barns and Manure Storage Structures, to reduce the minimum distance separation requirement to the nearest Type A land use (residential dwelling located at 155171 15th Line) from 130 m (427 ft) to 105 m (344 ft), to facilitate the construction of a new livestock (poultry) barn, with indoor, bedded pack manure storage on the subject property, subject to the following conditions: That the relief granted by the Committee regarding application A10-26 shall apply to a new livestock barn at an approximate location as illustrated on Plate 3 of report No. 2026-176, to the satisfaction of the Township of Zorra. File No. A10-26 Report No. CP 2026-176; and That a survey sketch be provided, to the satisfaction of the Township Building Department confirming the measurements from the barn to the nearest neighboring dwelling.

THAT Council move out of the Committee of Adjustment, and pursuant to the Planning Act that the public meeting be adjourned at 10:02 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT Report 2026-056 from the Tax Collector be received and filed for Council's information.

THAT Report 2026-054 from the Chief Administration Officer be received and filed for Council's information; AND THAT Council approve the recommendation to proceed with Option 3 Hybrid / Supported Association Model for the establishment of a Zorra Business Association Plan Strategy.

THAT item 11(a) - (c) be received and filed for information purposes only.

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

THAT by-laws 32-26, 33-26, 34-26, and 35-26 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 10:56 a.m. pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or board.

THAT By-law 36-25, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held June 3, 2026, be read a first, second and third time this June 3, 2026, 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 12:03 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the June 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.