The Erin Record

Regular Council Meeting

May 22, 2025

Who was there

Present (5): Aylard, Brennan, Cheyne, Dehn, Ryan

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 (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Aylard, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried
That report number PD2025-16 “Statutory Public Meeting – Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z25-02), MHBC Planning Consulting on behalf of 2503273 Ontario Inc., 5483 Trafalgar Rd” be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Cheyne, seconded by Councillor Ryan
Carried
That Council hereby adopts the following meeting minutes as circulated; May 8th - Regular Council Meeting And the Confidential Minutes of the Closed Session held on May 8th, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Aylard
Carried
That the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police 2024 Year-End Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried
That the presentation by Ainley Group regarding water infrastructure upgrades be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Aylard, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
Whereas the Town of Erin processes applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval under the Planning Act; And whereas ensuring compliance with existing Town by-laws, including the Building Code Act, site alteration by-laws, and current zoning regulations, is crucial for orderly development and the protection of community standards; And whereas applications for zoning changes often relate to properties where existing compliance issues may be present or arise during the development process; And whereas requiring confirmation of compliance prior to considering a zoning change application would streamline the review process, ensure existing regulations are respected, and prevent the legitimization of non-compliant situations through rezoning; Therefore, be it resolved that Council direct Staff to amend the Town of Erin's procedures for processing Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to require that, as part of a complete application submission, all applicants must provide: 1. A current Clearance Certificate and a current Property Information Report be identified as mandatory item on the pre- consultation checklist issued by the Planning and Building Departments; and 2. Written confirmation from the Town of Erin Planning and Building Departments certifying that the subject property is, at the time of application, in compliance with all applicable Building Permits, Site Alteration By-laws, and the existing Zoning By-law regulations app
Moved by Mayor Dehn, seconded by Councillor Aylard
Carried
That Council receives the Activity List for information.
Moved by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
That Council proceeds into a closed session at the hour of 4:48 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; with respect to water system development.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Aylard
Carried
That the meeting be reconvened into open session at the hour of 5:07 PM.
Moved by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried
That staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Aylard, seconded by Councillor Brennan
Carried
That the By-Laws numbered 25-43 and 25-44 are hereby passed.
Moved by Councillor Brennan, seconded by Councillor Cheyne
Carried

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