Regular Council

THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated

THAT the minutes from the June 3, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.

THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:01 p.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 Application.

THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A11-26, submitted by Alec and Susan Lockhart, for lands described as Lot 20, Plan 643 and municipally known as 231 Washington Street, Thamesford, in the Township of Zorra, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Sections 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 - Regulations for Accessory Uses; i. to increase the maximum permitted cumulative gross floor area for accessory structures from 100 m2 (1.076 ft2) to 112 m2 (1,200 ft2); to facilitate the construction of an addition to an existing accessory structure on a property zoned 'Residential Type 1 Zone (R1)' in the Township of Zorra subject to the following condition: i. that the construction of the proposed addition be established in the general location as illustrated on Plate 3 of Report 2026-196, to the satisfaction of the Township of Zorra.

THAT Council move out of the Committee of Adjustment, and pursuant to the Planning Act that the public meeting be adjourned at 6:06 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.

THAT Council direct staff to reallocate budget funds as identified in Report 2026-064 for the purchase of a 2027 mid-size, ten ton excavator and one 2027 tandem-axel float trailer.

THAT Council receive and adopt the drainage petition signed by Andrea Van Dam, property owner of Part Lots 3 and 4, Concession 5 (West Zorra), known as 395228 39th Line, under Section 4 of the Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990 for a new branch of Martin Drain; AND THAT Council approve the new branch to be included as part of the existing drain report being conducted by K Smart Associates Limited on the North Branch of Martin Drain.

THAT the Pearson-Sims Branch A 2026 Tender be awarded to McCutcheon Farm Drainage for their tendered price of $84,950.00 (excluding HST).

THAT Council approve the use of Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for London under O. Reg 164/25, for the purpose of indexing the Township of Zorra's Development Charges.

THAT the Township of Zorra Council authorize staff to prepare and submit an application to the Province of Ontario under the Development Charge Reduction Program.

THAT Council defer correspondence 10(a) from the OPP Detachment Board regarding purchase of portable vehicle weighing scales; AND THAT Council direct Township staff to meet with Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Commander to request further details on the service level commitments and impacts of the equipment requested, and the role of the Police Service Board.

THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Exemption to the Noise Control by-law submitted by Kirk Brunsdon for an event located at 121 Dundas Street, West, Thamesford, ON, on July 11, 2026 to allow amplified music (band) from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; AND THAT the applicant notifies surrounding neighbours of the event by June 27, 2026.

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

THAT by-law 18-26 be taken as read a third time and finally passed; AND THAT by-law 37-26 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 By-law 38-26, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held June 17, 2026, be read a first, second and third time this June 17, 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 6:54 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for July 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Zorra Municipal Centre.