283substantive motions movedof 85 meetings the minutes record them at
99procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
227substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 85 they were on the record for
21–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Whereas, a recent site alteration agreement between the Town of Erin and the operator of a gravel pit has generated significant public concern and confusion regarding the applicable requirements for pit rehabilitation; And whereas, given the number and age of existing gravel pits within the Town, similar circumstances may arise in the future; Therefore, be it resolved that Council directs staff to
That letters be sent to the appropriate ministries that rehabilitation approvals be paused to allow time to address community feedback and to negotiate proper procedures with the proponent.
That the Council meeting be extended for a period of up to one additional hour.
That Council hereby receives report number F2026-11 “2025 Development Charges – Statement of the Treasurer” for information.
That staff proceed as directed.
That the meeting be reconvened into open session at the hour of 3:04 PM.
That Council's consideration of issuing Notice of Intention to Designate 4 Spring Street be
That Council receives the Activity List for information.
That the Council meeting be extended for a period of up to one additional hour.
That the by-laws numbered 26-25 and 26-26 are hereby passed.
That staff proceed as directed.
That staff proceed as directed.
That the agenda be approved as circulated.
That Council receives the Activity List for information.
That the meeting be reconvened into open session at the hour of 6:08 PM.
That the agenda be approved as amended.
That Council recommends to the County of Wellington that the existing severance cutoff date of March 1, 2005, be amended by OPA 131 to March 1, 2015.
That staff be directed 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 back to Council.
That the Council meeting be extended for a period of up to one additional hour.
Whereas, the National Trust of Canada conducted a Canada wide heritage and insurance survey in concert with Amis et Proprietaire de Maisons Anciennes du Quebec (APMAQ) and found that between 52 and 61 percent of respondents experienced difficulties in obtaining insurance coverage due to age of the building, heritage status and type/condition of particular buildings; And whereas, the Town of Erin f
That the Council meeting be extended for a period of up to one additional hour to 9:00 PM.
That Site Alteration By-law 16-30 be amended to reference the fee structure outlined under the current Fees and Charges By-law 26-01 as it relates to the tipping fee; And that staff be directed to seek legal interpretation of clauses 32, 33, and 34 of By-law 16-30 and report back to Council as necessary.
That Council receives the Activity List for information.
That the By-Laws numbered 26-16 and 26-17 are hereby passed.
That the delegation by Ian Sinclair of the Coalition for the West Credit River regarding the water resource recovery facility be received information.
That Council hereby receives report number PD2026-04 “Amendment to Heritage Designation By-law 23-56 (92 Trafalgar Road)” for information; And that Council adopts By-law 26-13, to amend Heritage Designation By-law 23-56, as listed on the February 12, 2026, agenda.
That the agenda be approved as circulated.
That report number “CS2026-02 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update – Community Engagement Summary and Next Steps for Community Centre Development” be
That Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated; November 27th - Regular Council Meeting December 1st - Education and Training Session
That Council receives report number F2025-24 “Draft 2024 Financial Statements” for information; And that Council approves the Draft Financial Statements ending December 31, 2024, as presented in Appendix A; And that Council directs staff to circulate and post copies of the 2024 Financial Statements as required by the Municipal Act, 2001.
That Council hereby receives report number F2025-25 “Final Draft 2026 Budget and 2027 to 2029 Forecasts” for information; And that Council receives the proposed 2027 to 2029 Forecasts; And that By-law 25-79, to adopt the 2026 Budget for the purposes of the municipality, as listed on the December 11, 2025, agenda, be approved.
That the main motion be amended to utilize additional funds from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to reduce the tax rate increase to 3.5 percent.
That Council directs staff to reduce the Capital and Operating levels by $211,110; And that staff be directed to explore opportunities to restore the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to a more comfortable level than zero.
That report number F2025-22 “2026 Fees and Charges Update” be
That Council receives the Activity List for information.
That Council hereby adopts the minutes of the October 9th Regular Council Meeting.
That Council receives report number PD2025-28 “County of Wellington Draft Official Plan Amendment 131” for information; And that the Town Clerk be directed to forward this staff report and Council resolution to the County of Wellington.
That report number PD2025-29 “Recommendation Report – Zoning By-law Amendment (Z25-01), Eco-Architect Consulting on behalf of 15082315 Canada Inc., 4910 Tenth Line” be
That Council hereby receives report number F2025-20 “2025 Water Rate Report and O. Reg 453.07 Water Financial Plan” for information; And that By-law 25-61, to adopt water service rates and service fees and related schedules and to repeal By-law 25-28, as listed on the November 13, 2025, agenda be approved; And that Council approves by resolution “O. Reg 453.07 Water Financial Plan”, as presented i