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Dehn

Mayor · seen 2022-11-24 to 2026-06-16 · served 2022–2026

8substantive motions movedof 85 meetings the minutes record them at
0procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
1substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 85 they were on the record for
20–1recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Erin’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (21)

Special Council Meeting December 4, 2023
And that Council endorse the submission of Appendix A to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on behalf of the Town, for their consideration.
Against · 2–3 · Defeated
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the agenda be approved as circulated. In Favour (5): Councillor Aylard, Councillor Brennan, Councillor Cheyne, Councillor Ryan, Mayor Dehn 2
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the presentation by Credit Valley Conservation regarding their 2024 Budget be received for information.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the presentation by Grand River Conservation Authority regarding their Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Erin be received for information.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Erin receive report PD2023-39 “Conservation Authorities Act - Memorandums of Understanding with Grand River Conservation Authority and the Credit Valley Conservation…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the decision on the architectural design guidelines be
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that staff be directed to consult the County of Wellington regarding participation in their vehicle purchasing program.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number F2023-25 “1st Draft 2024 Budget and 2025 – 2027 Forecasts” for information.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Erin having given due consideration to the following By-law 23-61 as reproduced in this days Council agenda be passed and authorize the Mayor and Clerk…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned at the hour of 9:14 PM. In Favour (5): Councillor Aylard, Councillor Brennan, Councillor Cheyne, Councillor Ryan, Mayor Dehn
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that Council adjourns the meeting to proceed into a closed session at the hour of 3:02 PM to discuss the matter(s) under the following exemptions in the Municipal Act S.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that with respect to the item in closed session, that legal counsel and staff proceed as discussed. In Favour (5): Councillor Aylard, Councillor Brennan, Councillor Cheyne, Councillor Ryan, Mayor Dehn
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated; November 9th - Regular Council Meeting In Favour (5): Councillor Aylard, Councillor Brennan, Councillor Cheyne, Councillor Ryan…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the presentation by the Project Manager regarding traffic management be received for information. In Favour (5): Councillor Aylard, Councillor Brennan, Councillor Cheyne, Councillor Ryan, Mayor Dehn
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number F2023-24 “2023 Erin OSIM Bridge and Culvert Inspection Report” for information.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PD2023-37 “Recommendation Report for Town-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment” for information;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PD2023-38 “Recommendation Report for Passing of 12 Heritage Designation By-laws within the Town of Erin” for information;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Whereas the Town of Erin Council is responsible for effective and timely communication to residents and business owners, and responsive and supportive communications to the Town Staff;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that Council receives correspondence item 13.1 for information. In Favour (5): Councillor Aylard, Councillor Brennan, Councillor Cheyne, Councillor Ryan, Mayor Dehn
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the By-Laws numbered 23-46 to 23-59 inclusive, are hereby passed. 23-46 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 16-21, as amended, being the Procedural By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Erin…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Erin having given due consideration to the following By-law 23-60 as reproduced in this days Council agenda be passed and authorize the Mayor and Clerk…
For · 5–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)

Regular Council MeetingApril 27, 2023

Substantive motions moved (all 8)

Whereas, at the March 12, 2026, Regular Meeting, Council passed Resolution #26-45 directing staff to retain a consultant to undertake a planning justification report on whether extending the existing severance cutoff date of March 1, 2005, to allow for additional lot creation in Erin’s Secondary Agricultural Areas, could assist in addressing the Town’s 120-unit rural housing shortfall, and report
Regular Council Meeting, April 9, 2026 · Carried
Whereas, at the April 10, 2025, Regular Meeting, Council passed Resolution #25-71 which endorsed promoting Additional Residential Units (ARUs) to accommodate the additional units required to achieve the 2051 rural growth forecast; Therefore, be it resolved that Council reaffirms its previous position by promoting Additional Residential Units (ARUs) to accommodate the additional growth in Erin’s ru
Regular Council Meeting, April 9, 2026 · Carried
Whereas there is a growing presence of short-term rental accommodations within the Town of Erin; And whereas it is deemed desirable and in the public interest to regulate short-term rentals to ensure the safety of occupants, maintain neighborhood character, and address community concerns; And whereas Council wishes to implement measures to regulate short-term rentals; Therefore, be it resolved tha
Regular Council Meeting, June 26, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the Town of Erin processes applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval under the Planning Act; And whereas ensuring compliance with existing Town by-laws, including the Building Code Act, site alteration by-laws, and current zoning regulations, is crucial for orderly development and the protection of community standards; And whereas applications for zoning chang
Regular Council Meeting, May 22, 2025 · Carried
That the therefore clause be amended to read "That Council directs staff to dispense with the newly adopted logo and assemble variations of the previously reviewed icons".
Regular Council Meeting, October 10, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that staff be directed to consult the County of Wellington regarding participation in their vehicle purchasing program. In Favour (5): Councillor Aylard, Councillor Brennan, Councillor Cheyne, Councillor Ryan, Mayor Dehn
Special Council Meeting, November 23, 2023 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council hereby refers report number PD2023-10 “Final Recommendation Report Zoning By-law (Z23-01) Keith’s Trailer Sales Inc., 6113 Trafalgar Road” back to staff to include information on sections 4.33 of the County Official Plan, 5.7 of the Town Official Plan, 4.24 of the Town's Zoning By-law 07-67, and address employment lands.
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2023 · Carried
Be it resolved that “RFT 2022-08PR Erin Community Centre Renovation” approved by Council on March 9th 2023 be reconsidered by Council.
Regular Council Meeting, March 28, 2023 · Carried

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