Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (13 motions)
12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried
That Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated: March 12th, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting December 9th, November 18th, and September 9th, 2025 - Erin Economic Development Committee Meetings February 9th, 2026, and December 8th and November 10th, 2025 - Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee Meetings January 21st, 2026, and December 17th and November 12th, 2025 - Hillsburgh Community Committee Meetings February 19th and January 15th, 2026 and October 30th, 2025 - Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Committee Meetings January 26th, 2026, and November 24th and October 20th, 2025 - Town of Erin Heritage Committee Meetings And the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held on March 12th, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Aylard, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried
That the presentation by Martin Straathof of the Ontario Farmland Trust be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Ryan
Carried
That the presentation by the Senior Communications Officer regarding the Town's website project be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Cheyne, seconded by Councillor Aylard
Carried
That report number ED2026-02 “Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Update” be received for information; And that Council approves By-law 26-19, to adopt an updated Community Improvement Plan and repeal By-law 18-53.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Aylard
Carried
That report number C2026-03, “Restricted Acts after Nomination Day (“Lame Duck” Provisions)”, be received for information; And that Council hereby delegates to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) the authority to take those actions
Moved by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Referred
That report number F2026-06 “2026 Insurance Renewal” be received for information; And that Council approves Marsh Canada Inc. comprehensive insurance coverage for the term of April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027, for the annual premium of $276,600 plus tax.
Moved by Councillor Cheyne, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
That report number F2026-07 “2027 Budget Guidelines” be received for information; And that Council approves the proposed 2027 budget guidelines as outlined in this report.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Aylard
Carried
That Council receives the Activity List for information.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried
That Council proceeds into a closed session at the hour of 5:10 PM to discuss the matter(s) under the following exemptions in the Municipal Act S. 239 (2) pertaining to: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; with respect to an Ontario Land Tribunal matter. (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; with respect to water and wastewater services.
Moved by Councillor Aylard, seconded by Councillor Ryan
Carried
That the meeting be reconvened into open session at the hour of 6:08 PM.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried
That staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Aylard
Carried
That the By-Laws numbered 26-19 and 26-20 are hereby passed.
Moved by Councillor Cheyne, seconded by Councillor Aylard