Regular Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as circulated.

That Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated; January 22nd - Regular Council Meeting January 29th - Special Council Meeting And the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Sessions held on January 22nd and 29th, 2026.

That the delegation by Ian Sinclair of the Coalition for the West Credit River regarding the water resource recovery facility be received information.

That report number C2026-01 “2026 Council Calendar Updates” be received for information; And that Council approves the revised Council calendar as outlined in this report.

That report number F2026-02 “2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law” be received for information; And that By-law 26-03, to provide for a 2026 interim tax levy, as listed on the February 12, 2026, agenda be approved.

That report number F2026-03 “2026 Temporary Borrowing By-Law” be received for information; And that By-law 26-04, to authorize borrowing, as listed on the February 12, 2026, agenda be approved.

That Council receives report number PD2026-03 “Adoption of Heritage Designation By-laws – Erin Village” for information; And that Council adopts By-laws 26-05 to 26-12, inclusive, to designate 1 Pine Street and 194, 202, 205, 210, 213, 217, and 225 Main Street, respectively, in accordance with Part IV, section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as listed on the February 12, 2026, agenda; And that Council directs staff to carry out the remaining requirements for each property as prescribed under the Ontario Heritage Act, following the adoption of the by-laws.

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.

Whereas Community events play a vital role in fostering connection, supporting volunteers, promoting local organizations, and strengthening the social and economic fabric of the Town of Erin; And whereas there is no consistently updated, trusted, and centralized hub for community event information, within existing Town of Erin online platforms; And whereas volunteers, community groups, and event organizers rely on clear, consistent, and accessible municipal support to promote their activities effectively; Therefore, be it resolved that Council directs staff to prepare and present a report regarding the creation of a Community Events Information Hub calendar that would serve as a "one-stop-shop" for residents and tourists to discover events happening within the Town; And that the report includes consideration for, but not be limited to: 1. Governance, Accountability and Ownership, including an overview of internal roles, responsibilities, and workflows across all departments. Defined Department ownership is requested to ensure consistency, accuracy, and sustainability; 2. Operational Process, including procedures for event eligibility, event submission, and improved internal scheduling; 3. Communication Integration, including promotion and outreach plans to foster a collaborative spirit and build value for organizations; 4. Implementation and Timing, including integration with the new website and processes to ensure a smooth and successful website launch’; and 5. Resource Impl

That Council receives the Activity List for information.

That the By-Laws numbered 26-03 to 26-15, inclusive, are hereby passed.