Regular Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as amended to:  Provide for the consideration of item 11.1, Councillor Cheyne's motion regarding the Site Alteration Agreement for SA02-23 - 9516 Sideroad 27, following item 8.1; and,  Remove item 8.2 “Leveraging and Supporting the Equine Economy in the Town of Erin”.

That Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated; May 28th - Regular Council Meeting And the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held on May 28th, 2026.

That the delegation by Dr. Marieke Wevers with respect to item 8.1, “Rehabilitation of Gravel Pits”, be received for information.

That the delegation by the Erin Citizens Coalition with respect to item 8.1, “Rehabilitation of Gravel Pits”, be received for information.

That the delegation by Water Watchers with respect to item 8.1, “Rehabilitation of Gravel Pits”, be received for information.

That the delegation by Kevin Guyan with respect to item 8.1, “Rehabilitation of Gravel Pits”, be received for information.

That Council permits eight delegations regarding item 11.1, "Councillor Cheyne - Site Alteration Agreement for SA02-23 – 9516 Sideroad 27". And that the delegations by Paul Campbell, Dr. Marieke Wevers, Cyndy Anderson, Brittney Pakkala, Sarah Majeski, Dani Lindamood, Karen DeRooy and Barbara Annis regarding item 11.1, "Councillor Cheyne - Site Alteration Agreement for SA02-23 – 9516 Sideroad 27", be received for information.

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 review the input received from the public, in conjunction with staff research, and to consult with the appropriate ministries of the Government of Ontario to identify any alternative methodologies that may be available to support future pit closure and rehabilitation efforts.

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.

Whereas, a recent site alteration agreement between the Town of Erin and the operator of a gravel pit at 9516 Sideroad 27 has generated considerable concern regarding traffic safety, water quality and hours of operation; And whereas, the subject rehabilitation affects not only those in proximity to the gravel pit, but also those along the route of trucks importing fill to the site; Therefore, be it resolved that Council directs staff to engage with the operator to review the site alteration agreement respecting more stringent water quality safeguards and to reduce the hours of operation to weekdays only. And 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 2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner be received for information.

That report number ED2026-04 “Visitor Growth Plan” be received for information; And that Council adopts the Town of Erin Visitor Growth Plan (2026– 2029) attached hereto as Appendix A.

That report number C2026-05 “Provincial Consultation – Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for Zoning By-law Contraventions (ERO Posting 026-0558)” be received for information; And that Council direct staff to submit comments to the Province of Ontario through Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) Posting 026-0558 in support of the proposed Planning Act amendments respecting Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for zoning by- law contraventions.

That Council hereby receives report number F2026-12 “2026 Tax Levy Report” for information; And that Council hereby adopts By-law 26-29, to set the rates for 2026 taxation and provide for the collection thereof.

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

That report number E2026-01 “Development Charge Reduction Program” be

That Council receives the Activity List for information.

That Council proceeds into a closed session at the hour of 7:00 PM to discuss the matter(s) under the following exemptions in the Municipal Act S. 239 (2) pertaining to: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; with respect to CAO performance review.

That the meeting be reconvened into open session at the hour of 7:19 PM.

That staff proceed as directed.