Zorra Now Fall 2023

2 Zorra Now | Fall 2023 4 Township Department Information 4 Public Works 5 Building and Drainage 6 Fire and Emergency Services 13 By-Law Enforcement, Animal Control 14 2023 Tax News 16 Supplemental Tax Bills 17 Zorra Municipal & Child Care Centre, Zorra Maintenance Facility 18 Zorra Multi-Use Court Committee 19 Recreation Department 21 Senior of the Year, Volunteer of the Year 22 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 23 It's a Girl, Congratulations Graduate Message from the Mayor Zorra has revised it’s Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan sets broad priorities and long term goals for Council and Staff based on the communities’ needs and wants. We heard from you during the election and public consultation, and Council has incorporated that into the plan. Please check the website to see the newest plan. Council will begin the 2024 budget process soon. Please watch and follow along on social media and with your Councillor or me. The budget will determine which issues in the Strategic Plan we prioritize and how fast we move on them. It will also detail which infrastructure projects like recreation and roads are planned for 2024 and beyond. Check in on the website, follow the Township on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, phone or email Staff or Council: we want to hear from you. In this issue... 24 Township Contacts 25 Community Contacts 27 Cultural Mapping Task Force 30 Township Community Information 30 Historical Society 31 Thamesford Lion Club 32 Happy Retirement 33 Rural Oxford Economic Development 34 Thistle Theatre 36 Beachville District Museum 37 Thames Valley Dance Club 38 ReasapalooZaha!, Communities Building Youth Futures 39 Calithumpian Society, ICS, Blue Rodeo Tribute “Zorra Now” Magazine is published quarterly by the Township of Zorra. Circulation is 4000 and is delivered to the residents and businesses of Zorra Township. If you have any questions or comments or would like to advertise in the magazine, please contact: Karen Martin, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Township of Zorra 274620 27th Line, P.O. Box 306 Ingersoll, ON N5C 3K5 Ph. 519-485-2490 ext. 7228 Toll Free 1-888-699-3868 kmartin@zorra.ca www.zorra.ca COMMUNITY EVENTS & SERVICES MAGAZINE Join us and add to your community by doing your part! Marcus Ryan Mayor - Zorra Township, Warden - Oxford County Thamesford Trojans are Division Champs! Page 35 2024 BUDGET 2023-11-01 Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. 2024 Preliminary budget highlights 2023-11-15 Council Meeting 4:00 p.m.* *start time subject to change* Departmental presentations of Capital projects and 10-year Capital budget 2023-11-29 Special Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. Operating budgets and consideration of budget 2023-12-06 Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. Consideration of overall 2024 Budget and levy requirements discussion 2023-12-20 Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Adoption of Operating and Capital budget and Budget adoption By-law 2024-04-?? date to be set Council Meeting Tax Rating By-law Approval (Pending School Board and Oxford County final rates)