Regular Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as amended.

That report number PD2026-06 “Statutory Public Meeting – Zoning By-law Amendment (Z25-06), Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., 5475 Second Line” be received for information.

That Council hereby adopts the minutes as circulated for the meeting of February 26, 2026.

That the presentation by Upper Credit Humane Society regarding the request for a five year lease extension of 5383 Trafalgar Road to 2033 be received for information.

That the delegation by Bill Santos with respect to item 9.3, “County of Wellington Proposed Official Plan Amendment 131” be received for information.

That the delegation by Ed McKelvey with respect to item 9.3, “County of Wellington Proposed Official Plan Amendment 131” be received for information.

That the delegation by Brad Lavery with respect to item 9.3, “County of Wellington Proposed Official Plan Amendment 131” be received for information.

That the delegation by Dr. Marieke Wevers with respect to item 9.3, “County of Wellington Proposed Official Plan Amendment 131” be received for information.

That Council hereby receives report number W2026-01 “2025 Drinking Water Annual and Summary Reports” for information.

That report number F2026-05 “Community Grants Allocation Recommendation 2026” be received for information; And that Council directs staff to distribute the Community Grants as outlined in Appendix A.

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 Council receives report number PD2026-07 “County of Wellington Proposed Official Plan Amendment 131” for information; And 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; And that this staff report and Council resolution be forwarded to the County of Wellington.

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 finds it preferable to preserve heritage features of town buildings through the heritage designation process as supported by the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and the County of Wellington and Town of Erin Official Plans; And whereas, the Town of Erin does not intend to create undue hardship for property owners designated under the Ontario Heritage Act; Therefore, be it resolved that Council directs staff to address home insurance availability and affordability challenges including common misconceptions by creating a template letter to assist property owners and insurers confirming that heritage designation does not impose additional requirements on insurers and clarifying the Town’s expectations in the event of damage or loss of a designated heritage building.

That Council receives the Activity List for information.

That the Council meeting be extended for a period of up to one additional hour to 9:00 PM.

That Council proceeds into a closed session at the hour of 7:28 PM to discuss the matter(s) under the following exemptions in the Municipal Act S. 239 (2) pertaining to: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; with respect to 5383 Trafalgar Road.

That staff proceed as directed.

That By-Law number 26-18 is hereby passed.