Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that the agenda be approved as circulated.

Be it resolved that Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated; November 16th - Special Council November 24th - Regular Council November 28th - Special Council

Be it resolved that the delegation with respect to the Parkland Dedication By-law be received for information.

Be it resolved that Council adjourns the meeting to proceed into a closed session at the hour of 3:27 PM to discuss the matter(s) under the following exemptions in the Municipal Act S. 239 (2) pertaining to: (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;

Be it resolved that the meeting be reconvened at the hour of 4:00 PM.

Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number C2022-11 “2023 Acting Mayor Schedule” for information; And that Council hereby approve the 2023 Acting Mayor Schedule attached as Appendix A to this report; And that the Clerk have the authority to change the Acting Mayor Schedule should a Councillor become unavailable.

Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PD2022-31 “Road Dedication By-law” for information; And that Council approve the proposed By-law as outlined in Appendix A.

Be it resolved that Council hereby receive report number PD2022-32 “Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022” for information; And that Council endorse the comments submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on behalf of the Town, for their consideration.

Be it resolved that Council hereby receive the Town of Erin Heritage Committee minutes of September 19th, 2022.

Be it resolved that the Regular Meeting for the month of January be held on January 19th, 2023.

Whereas, the recent Enbridge Gas works on Main Street caused disruption to local businesses; And Whereas, future works on Main Street as well as Trafalgar Road in connection with the wastewater system will become a source of further disruption; Therefore, be it resolved that staff are directed to survey the Main Street businesses to assess the local impacts felt and potential ways to mitigate some of the negative aspects, so that we may work with contractors to find a feasible path forward that will minimize the negative aspects of the required works.

Be it resolved that By-Law numbers 22-52 and 22-53, are hereby passed. 22-52 Being a By-law to adopt the 2023 Budget for the purposes of the Municipality as amended 22-53 Being a By-law to assume and dedicate all lands dedicated to the Town of Erin, as noted on Schedule A, as public highways in the Town of Erin (Severance dedications up to December 2022)

Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Erin having given due consideration to the following By-law 22-54 as reproduced in this days Council agenda be passed and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign and seal same. 22-54 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held December 8, 2022

Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:45 PM.