May 6, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda be adopted as printed and circulated.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the minutes from the April 15, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as printed and circulated.
   • · Motion 3 added: 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.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the Township of Zorra Committee of Adjustment approve Application A07-26, submitted by Brandon Twolan and Jacqueline Baker...
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 9:48 a.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the zone change application submitted by Eric and Michelle Hutchison...
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the Zone Change Application submitted by Mike Hishon...
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:59 a.m. for the purposes of holding a public meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT pursuant to the Planning Act, the public meeting be adjourned at 12:42 p.m. and the regular meeting of Council be called back to order.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve-in-principle the zone change application submitted by Michael Wilhelm...
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Report 2026-033 from the Director of Public Services be received and filed for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council approve an allocation of $60,000 from the Recreation Reserve in 2026 to fund the recreation storage building project overage...
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council endorse Matheson Park as the desired future location of the Embro Dog Park as evaluated by the Embro Dog Park Committee.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Report 2026-012 from the Manager of Recreation & Facilities be received and filed for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Report 2026-044 from the By-law Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Report 2026-045 from the Tax Collector be received and filed for information purposes; AND THAT Council approve by-law 21-26 to formally adopt the 2026 by-law for the 2026 Tax Rates.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Report 2026-048 from the Deputy Treasurer/Financial Analyst be received and filed for information purposes; AND THAT Council approve by-law 24-26 to authorize the collection of costs...
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Report 2026-035 from the Manager of Financial Services be received and filed for information purposes; AND THAT Council authorize the transfer of the 2025 operating deficit...
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Report 2026-041 from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Report 2026-050 from Strategic Initiatives and Government Relations Officer be received and filed for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Exemption to the Noise Control By-law submitted by Brunny's...
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Zorra approve Exemption to the Noise Control By-law submitted by Trumpet of Truth...
   • · Motion 23 added: That Council direct Staff to partner with the County and prepare delegations for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference...
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT the correspondence from the Thamesford Business Association be received as information; AND THAT Council direct Staff to thank the Thamesford Business Association members...
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT item 11(a) be received and filed for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 26 added: THAT items 12(a) - (e) be received and filed for information purposes only.
   • · Motion 27 added: THAT by-laws 21-26, 22-26, 23-26, 24-26, 25-26, 26-26 and 27-26 be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed...
   • · Motion 28 added: THAT By-law 28-26, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held May 6, 2026, be read a first, second and third time this May 6, 2026...
   • · Motion 29 added: THAT this session of Council be now adjourned and herewith closed at 2:48 p.m. and the next meeting of Council be called for the May 20, 2026...
   • · Attendance added: Marcus Ryan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kevin Stewart (present)
   • · Attendance added: Katie Grigg (present)
   • · Attendance added: Paul Mitchell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Crystal Finch (present)
   • · Attendance added: Diane Larder (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alycia Wettlaufer (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kim Grogan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Karen Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie McLaughlin (present)
   • · Participation added: Crystal Finch recuse