Erin public meetings in 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for negotiation strategy, followed by a delegation from Blue Triton Brands, a statutory public meeting on an Official Plan Amendment for interim growth management, and reports on the 2022 budget, emergency management, road dedication, and feasibility studies for Barbour Field and Hillsburgh Community Centre. Council will also consider by-laws for the budget, road dedication, and confirming proceedings.

• 2022 Final Budget and 2023-2025 Budget Forecasts, including Budget By-law
• Official Plan Amendment to Implement Interim Growth Management Requirements (PD2021-35) - statutory public meeting
• Road Dedication By-law (PD2021-36)
• Delegation from Adrienne Simard on behalf of Blue Triton Brands
• Barbour Field and Hillsburgh Community Centre Feasibility Studies (PR2021-06)

Council approved the 2022 budget by-law and directed $7,500 from the Nestle Community Grant to Orton Community Centre repairs. It also authorized the transfer of 42 units from Carson Reid Homes to Chantler, with Chantler posting $1,069,794.69 in securities. A public meeting was held for an interim growth management official plan amendment, but no decision was made. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved 2022 Budget By-law 21-62 (carried)
• Directed $7,500 from Nestle Community Grant to Orton Community Centre repairs (carried)
• Authorized transfer of 42 units from Carson Reid Homes to Chantler with $1,069,794.69 securities (carried)
• Approved Road Dedication By-law 21-63 (carried)
• Received 2021 Annual Emergency Management Programme Report (carried)
• Received Barbour Field and Hillsburgh Community Centre Feasibility Studies (carried)
• Approved By-law 21-64 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Erin Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three minor variance applications at 4935 Trafalgar Road, 5858 Fourth Line, and 5751 Sixth Line. Each application includes a planning report, public comments, and a committee decision. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from November 17, 2021.

• A12/21 - 4935 Trafalgar Road
• A15/21 - 5858 Fourth Line
• A16/21 - 5751 Sixth Line
• Adoption of November 17, 2021 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. A12/21 allows an accessory building in front of the main building at 4935 Trafalgar Road, subject to obtaining a building permit. A15/21 permits an accessory building height of 4.8m (0.3m over the limit) at 5858 Fourth Line. A16/21 permits an accessory building height of 5.0m (0.5m over the limit) at 5751 Sixth Line, subject to obtaining a building permit.

• Approved minor variance A12/21 for accessory building in front of main building at 4935 Trafalgar Road, with condition to obtain building permit
• Approved minor variance A15/21 for accessory building height of 4.8m at 5858 Fourth Line
• Approved minor variance A16/21 for accessory building height of 5.0m at 5751 Sixth Line, with condition to obtain building permit

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin's Regular Council meeting on December 7, 2021, includes public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments, a second draft of the 2022 budget with 2023-2025 forecasts, a governance review, and several reports and by-laws. Council will also hear delegations from Safe Communities and Credit Valley Conservation regarding their budgets.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law Z21-06 at 5528 Eighth Line (Douglas and Angela Hamilton)
• Public meeting for zoning by-law Z21-07 at 9440 Wellington Road 22 (Mary Tracy Hart Chantler)
• 2nd Draft 2022 Budget and 2023-2025 Forecasts
• RFPQ 2021-06W for Water Resource Recovery Facility pre-qualification
• Official Plan Amendment 13 - Interim Growth Management Amendment

Council received the 2nd draft 2022 budget and 2023-2025 forecasts, directing that the budget and capital requests be included in the final draft as presented. Council also directed staff to proceed with a list of prequalified contractors for the Water Resource Recovery Facility. Two public meetings for zoning by-law amendments were held for information only, with no decisions made on those applications. Several other reports and by-laws were received or approved.

• Received 2nd draft 2022 budget and 2023-2025 forecasts (Carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with prequalified contractors for Water Resource Recovery Facility (Carried)
• Received zoning by-law public meeting reports for 5528 Eighth Line and 9440 Wellington Road 22 (Carried)
• Directed circulation of revised draft Official Plan Amendment for public review (Carried)
• Approved Site Plan Control By-law for on-farm diversified uses (Carried)
• Passed By-laws 21-58 to 21-60 (Carried)
• Supported Town of Caledon's 311 Call Service application (Carried)
• Referred Safe Communities leadership appointment back to staff (Carried)

Special Budget Meeting

This is a special council meeting to discuss the first draft of the 2022 budget and multi-year forecasts for 2023-2025. The agenda includes a presentation of budget documents and a confirming by-law. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• First draft 2022 budget and 2023-2025 forecasts presented
• Appendix C: Capital Projects and Requests 2022-2025
• Appendix E: Long Term Debt Summary and Annual Repayment Limit
• By-law 21-57 (Confirming)

Council received the first draft 2022 budget and 2023-2025 forecasts for information only, with no decisions made on the numbers. They also passed a by-law confirming the proceedings of the regular council meeting held earlier that day. The special meeting was adjourned at 4:19 PM.

• Approved the agenda as circulated (Resolution 21-286).
• Received report F2021-14, the 1st Draft 2022 Budget and 2023-2025 Forecasts, for information (Resolution 21-287).
• Passed By-law 21-57 to adopt, ratify and confirm the proceedings of the November 23, 2021 Regular Council Meeting (Resolution 21-288).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:19 PM (Resolution 21-289).

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on November 20, 2021, includes reports and potential decisions on several items. Council will consider a by-law to regulate off-road vehicles on town roads, three zoning by-law amendments (including agricultural tourism and a surplus farm dwelling severance), and a site plan agreement. The agenda also includes the 2021 third quarter financial variance and year-end forecast, a fire services quarterly report, and adoption of previous minutes.

• By-law 21-52: Off-Road Vehicles on Town of Erin Roads
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-02: Town-initiated Agricultural Tourism
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-04: Surplus Farm Dwelling Severance at 5886 Ninth Line (A & A Family Farms Ltd.)
• Site Plan Agreement SP05-21 at 8 Erin Park Drive (1209119 Ontario Limited / Kroft)
• 2021 Third Quarter Variance and Year End Forecast report

Council approved a by-law permitting off-road vehicles on certain Town of Erin roadways, and adopted zoning by-law amendments for agri-tourism and a surplus farm dwelling severance at 5886 Ninth Line. It also approved a site plan agreement for 8 Erin Park Drive and received several reports, including the 2021 third quarter forecast and fire services report. All agenda items were carried without debate.

• Approved By-law 21-52 to permit and regulate off-road vehicles on certain roadways
• Approved By-law 21-53 amending By-law 07-67 for agri-tourism zoning (Z21-02)
• Approved By-law 21-54 for a site plan agreement at 8 Erin Park Drive
• Approved By-law 21-55 amending By-law 07-67 for 5886 Ninth Line (Z21-04)
• Adopted minutes of the November 2nd regular council meeting
• Received the 2021 Third Quarter Variance and Year End Forecast report
• Approved ESAC minutes for August and September 2021
• Approved the Mayor's verbal report of November 20th, 2021

Committee of Adjustment

The Town of Erin Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a single application, A14/21, for 5492 Trafalgar Road. The committee will review the application, planning comments, and any public submissions, then make a decision. No public comments had been received at the time the agenda was posted.

• Application A14/21 for 5492 Trafalgar Road
• Public hearing notice attached
• Planning report and application drawings included
• No public comments received as of posting

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A14/21 for 4592 Trafalgar Road, allowing an accessory building (garage) to be constructed in front of the front building line of the main building, contrary to Zoning By-law 07-67. The decision was based on findings that the variance is minor, maintains the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and is desirable for appropriate development. No public submissions or registrations were received, and no objections were raised by agencies.

• Approved Minor Variance Application A14/21 for 4592 Trafalgar Road, permitting an accessory building in front of the front building line.
• Approved the agenda as circulated.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a revised application and site plan for 11 Erin Park Drive. This item includes a notice of public hearing and planning comments.

• Public hearing for application A13/21 at 11 Erin Park Drive

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A13/21 for 11 Erin Park Drive, permitting outdoor storage as the main use of the property, contrary to Zoning By-law 07-67 which only allows it as an accessory use. The decision was based on findings that the variance maintains the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, is desirable for appropriate development, and is minor. No public submissions or registrations were received for this application.

• Approved Minor Variance Application A13/21 for 11 Erin Park Drive, allowing outdoor storage as the main use.
• Approved the agenda as circulated.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Town of Erin Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a single application (A12/21) for 4935 Trafalgar Road, which includes a detached garage. The committee will review a planning report and any public comments, then make a decision. The agenda also includes adoption of the October 20, 2021 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing for application A12/21 at 4935 Trafalgar Road
• Detached garage architectural drawings and survey attached
• No public comments received at time of posting
• Adoption of October 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment deferred application A12/21 for 4935 Trafalgar Road to the next meeting to ensure proper notice under the Planning Act. No public submissions were received, and no substantive decisions were made on the application. The agenda and minutes from October 20, 2021 were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

• Deferred minor variance application A12/21 for 4935 Trafalgar Road to next meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes from October 20, 2021 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 p.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Council voted to opt into cannabis retail, directing staff to notify the AGCO. It also approved a site-specific zoning by-law amendment for A&A Family Farms at 5197 Fourth Line, and passed the implementing by-law. Council approved the 2022 meeting schedule (2nd and 4th Thursdays) and authorized up to $15,000 from the BIA reserve fund for Window Wonderland. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved motion to opt into cannabis retail and notify AGCO (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for A&A Family Farms, 5197 Fourth Line (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-49 for 5197 Fourth Line (carried)
• Approved 2022 Council meeting schedule (2nd and 4th Thursdays) and procedural by-law amendments (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-50 amending procedural by-law (carried)
• Authorized reimbursement up to $15,000 to Chris Bailey for Window Wonderland from BIA reserve (carried)
• Received 2020 draft financial statements for information (carried)
• Received Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan update for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one application, A11-21, for the property at 5131 Fourth Line. The agenda includes a public hearing, planning report, agency comments from the County of Wellington and the Grand River Conservation Authority, and a decision. No public comments were received at the time of posting.

• Public hearing for application A11-21 at 5131 Fourth Line
• Planning report for A11-21
• County of Wellington comments on A11-21
• Grand River Conservation Authority comments on A11-21
• Adoption of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A11/21 for 5131 Fourth Line, permitting an accessory building height of 4.8m (vs. 4/5m limit) and a ground floor area of 144.93m² (vs. 116m² limit). The decision was carried unanimously. No public submissions were received, and the application was recommended for approval by planning staff and other agencies.

• Approved Minor Variance A11/21 for 5131 Fourth Line (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (carried)

Public Meeting

The Town of Erin is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning application (File Z21-04) from A & A Family Farms Ltd. for property at 5886 Ninth Line. The agenda includes applicant comments, public oral submissions, and council questions, followed by a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Zoning application Z21-04 by A & A Family Farms Ltd.
• Property at 5886 Ninth Line
• Public oral submissions on the application
• Council comments and questions
• Confirming by-law

The Town of Erin held a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment application (Z21-04) by A&A Family Farms Ltd. to rezone a retained agricultural parcel to prohibit detached dwellings, as a condition of a previously approved land division. No public or council comments were made, and the matter was received for information only; no final decision was made at this meeting.

• Agenda approved (Resolution 21-253)
• Received report Pd2021-26 on zoning amendment for information (Resolution 21-254)
• Passed by-law 21-48 to confirm proceedings (Resolution 21-255)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM (Resolution 21-256)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on October 19, 2021, includes reports on infrastructure, water engineering services, and planning matters. Council will consider three site plan agreements and an Official Plan growth management amendment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed beyond these items.

• RFP 2021-05W for engineering services for water distribution system model development and calibration
• Site Plan Agreement at 22 Erin Park Drive (SP02-21)
• Site Plan Agreement at 32 Pioneer Drive (SP07-21)
• Site Plan Agreement at 29 Erinville Drive (SP09-21)
• Official Plan Interim Growth Management Amendment Requirements report

Council approved a $162,872.94 contract with WSP Canada Inc. for water distribution system modeling, and approved site plan agreements for properties at 22 Erin Park Drive, 32 Pioneer Drive, and 29 Erinville Drive. They also directed that a draft Official Plan amendment for growth management be circulated for public review. A notice of motion to reimburse up to $15,000 to the former BIA chair for Window Wonderland was presented but not voted on.

• Approved $162,872.94 contract to WSP Canada Inc. for water distribution system model (RFP 2021-05W)
• Approved site plan agreement for 22 Erin Park Drive (By-law 21-44)
• Approved site plan agreement for 32 Pioneer Drive (By-law 21-45) with corrected fees
• Approved site plan agreement for 29 Erinville Drive (By-law 21-46)
• Directed circulation of draft Official Plan amendment for growth management
• Received infrastructure services update for information
• Received Mayor's verbal report for information

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with several reports and a notice of motion. Council will discuss the feasibility and cost of relaunching the Erin Chamber of Commerce, a water and sewer warranty program, and a notice of motion to establish the Erin Village BIA. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters.

• Feasibility and cost of relaunching Erin Chamber of Commerce
• AMO-LAS Water & Sewer Warranty Program
• Notice of Motion - Establishment of the Erin Village BIA
• Civil Marriage Solemnization by-law 21-42
• 2022 Acting Mayor Schedule

Council received the feasibility report and approved sponsoring a relaunch of the Chamber of Commerce with up to $5,000 from the Economic Development Reserve. It also authorized the Clerk to solemnize marriages, approved the 2022 Acting Mayor Schedule, and directed staff to prepare a report on establishing an Erin Village BIA. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $5,000 for Chamber of Commerce relaunch (carried)
• Authorized Clerk to solemnize marriages, repealing By-law 13-29 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Acting Mayor Schedule (carried)
• Authorized CAO to sign water & sewer warranty agreement (carried)
• Approved Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on Erin Village BIA (carried)
• Changed Oct 19 meeting time to 3:00 PM (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-42 (civil marriage) and 21-43 (confirmation) (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on September 21, 2021, includes public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments (Z21-02 for agricultural tourism and Z21-03 for A&A Family Farms Ltd. at 5197 Fourth Line). Council will also discuss a road widening feasibility study for 5535 Trafalgar Rd and 9425 Sideroad 17, and consider by-laws on council remuneration, a tile drainage loan, and a confirming by-law.

• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-02 to recognize and permit agricultural tourism
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-03 for A&A Family Farms Ltd., 5197 Fourth Line
• Road widening feasibility for 5535 Trafalgar Rd and 9425 Sideroad 17
• By-law 21-39: Rates of Remuneration for Members of Council
• By-law 21-40: Tile Drainage Loan (application by John D. Mckinnon)

Council approved the proposed Remuneration By-law for members of Council (By-law 21-39) and passed a Tile Drainage Loan Rating By-law (21-40) to lend $50,000 to John D. McKinnon for 10 years at 6% interest. Council also accepted a $102,825 bid from Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd. for a concrete sidewalk construction project. Two public meetings were held for zoning by-law amendments related to agricultural tourism and a surplus farm dwelling severance, but no decisions were made on those applications.

• Approved Remuneration By-law 21-39 for Council members (carried)
• Approved $50,000 tile drainage loan to John D. McKinnon at 6% over 10 years (carried)
• Accepted $102,825 bid from Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd. for sidewalk construction (carried)
• Received report on road widening feasibility for 5535 Trafalgar Rd and 9425 Sideroad 17; directed staff not to require road widening as condition of future consents (carried)
• Received zoning amendment public meeting reports PD2021-02 and PD2021-19 for information (carried)
• Approved committee minutes from Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee and Let's Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-41 to confirm proceedings of the meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report and by-law on establishing Erin Village BIA (notice of motion)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing and will decide on application A09/21 for 5401 & 5405 Wellington Rd 52. The agenda includes a planning report, agency comments from the County of Wellington and Credit Valley Conservation, and no public submissions at the time of posting. The committee will also adopt minutes from its July 21, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing and decision on application A09/21 for 5401 & 5405 Wellington Rd 52
• Planning report and building specs attached for the application
• Comments from County of Wellington and Credit Valley Conservation
• No public comments received as of agenda posting
• Adoption of minutes from July 21, 2021 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A09/21 for properties at 5401 and 5405 Wellington Rd 52, allowing an accessory garage to be built in front of the main building and exceed the height limit by 0.3 m. The approval is subject to conditions that the variances apply only to the garage as shown on submitted plans and that a building permit be obtained. No public submissions were received, and the decision was carried unanimously.

• Approved Minor Variance A09/21 for 5401 & 5405 Wellington Rd 52 (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted minutes from July 21, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider awarding Tender 2021-04W for the Water Resource Recovery Facility and approving multiple wastewater front-ending and early payment agreements with developers. A confirming by-law (21-38) is also on the agenda.

• Tender 2021-04W – Water Resource Recovery Facility (Report WW2021-06)
• Front-ending and early payment agreements with Solmar, Langen (two entities), Derrydale, Kensington Square, Thomasfield, Carson Reid, Dominion Ballantry, Chantler, and Briarwood
• By-law 21-38 (Confirming)

The Town of Erin Special Council Meeting on August 24, 2021, was largely procedural. Council received a report on Tender 2021-04W for the Water Resource Recovery Facility for information, and received final Early Payment & Allocation Agreements and Front Ending Agreements related to wastewater. A by-law to adopt and confirm the proceedings of the meeting was passed.

• Received report WW2021-06 on Tender 2021-04W for Water Resource Recovery Facility (carried)
• Received wastewater agreements, including Early Payment & Allocation and Front Ending Agreements (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-38 to adopt, ratify and confirm the meeting's proceedings (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with a public meeting for a proposed telecommunications installation, a zoning by-law amendment recommendation, a special occasion permit request, and several reports and notices of motion. The agenda also includes a closed session for potential litigation and adoption of previous minutes.

• Public meeting: Proposed telecommunications installation at 5826 Winston Churchill Blvd (Xplornet)
• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z20-07) for 34 Trafalgar Road North, Lot 7, Registered Plan 155, Hillsburgh (Morrow)
• Angelstone Farms Special Occasion Permit (public event) request
• Road widening dedication for lot line adjustment (delegation)
• Notices of motion: Erin Chamber of Commerce Review (Mayor Alls) and Strategic Initiatives (Councillor Robins)

Council refused a site-specific zoning by-law amendment application by Kelly Morrow for 34 Trafalgar Road North, deeming it premature. Council also deemed Angelstone Farms events municipally significant and supported the issuance of an AGCO Special Occasion Permit. Staff were directed to investigate a potential relaunch of the Erin Chamber of Commerce and to report on performance against major strategic initiatives.

• Refused zoning by-law amendment Z20-07 (Morrow) at 34 Trafalgar Road North as premature (Carried)
• Deemed Angelstone Farms events municipally significant and supported AGCO Special Occasion Permit issuance (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate feasibility of relaunching Erin Chamber of Commerce (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on performance against major strategic initiatives (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting (Carried)
• Approved Let's Get Hillsburgh Growing committee minutes of May 19 and June 16, 2021 (Carried)
• Received delegation on road widening dedication for lot line adjustment, referred to staff (Carried)
• Adopted By-law 21-37 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Erin Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a minor variance application (A06/21) for 9 Dundas Street, which involves an accessory dwelling. The agenda includes a staff planning report, agency correspondence from the County of Wellington, and no public comments received at time of posting. The committee will also adopt minutes from its June 16, 2021 meeting.

• Minor variance application A06/21 for 9 Dundas Street regarding an accessory dwelling
• Public hearing notice for 9 Dundas Street
• County of Wellington comments on the application
• Adoption of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A06/21 for 9 Dundas St., granting six variances from Zoning By-law 07-67, including increased floor area, reduced lot area, reduced side yard setback, increased height, increased distance from the main dwelling, and front-yard parking. The approval was subject to conditions including a building permit application, compliance with Ontario Building Code, a planting plan, and a privacy fence between 9 Dundas St. W and 27 Carberry St. This decision overrides the planning staff's recommendation to refuse the application.

• Approved Minor Variance Application A06/21 for 9 Dundas St., granting all six requested variances.
• Approved increased accessory dwelling floor area to 138.24 m² (1488 ft²), exceeding the 92.9 m² (1000 ft²) limit.
• Approved reduced lot area of 0.1114 ha, below the 0.1858 ha minimum.
• Approved reduced west side yard setback of 2.3 m (7.55 ft), below the 3.0 m (9.84 ft) requirement.
• Approved increased accessory building height to 5.15 m (16.9 ft), above the 4.5 m (14.8 ft) limit.
• Approved accessory building location 29 m (95.1 ft) from the main dwelling, exceeding the 15 m (49.2 ft) maximum.
• Approved front-yard parking, deviating from the requirement for parking behind the front wall.
• Attached conditions: building permit, OBC compliance, planting plan, securities, and a privacy fence between 9 Dundas St. W and 27 Carberry St.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on July 20, 2021, includes a delegation on an easement request for part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 179, and reports on agri-tourism opportunities, fire services, roads, and audit planning. Council will also consider by-laws appointing a Chief Building Official and confirming proceedings, and will hold a closed session on potential litigation.

• Easement request for part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 179, Erin
• Report on opportunities for agri-tourism within the Town of Erin
• Second quarter 2021 Fire & Emergency Services report
• Roads quarterly report (Report R2021-11)
• By-law 21-35 appointing Chief Building Official; By-law 21-36 confirming

Council approved a subdivision and condominium agreement following a closed session on litigation, authorizing the Mayor and CAO to finalize and execute the agreements. Council also directed staff to prepare a draft zoning by-law for agri-tourism opportunities and passed a by-law appointing a Chief Building Official. Several reports and committee minutes were received for information.

• Authorized Mayor and CAO to finalize and execute Subdivision and Condominium Agreements (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare draft zoning amendment by-law for agri-tourism (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-35 appointing Chief Building Official, repealing By-law 17-26 (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-36 to adopt, ratify and confirm council proceedings (carried)
• Referred easement request delegation back to staff for recommendation (carried)
• Received 2020 Audit Planning Report for information (carried)
• Received 2nd Quarter Fire & Emergency Services Report for information (carried)
• Received Infrastructure Services Update for information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Town of Erin Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings and make decisions on three minor variance applications at 5693 Third Line, 9758 Sideroad 10, and 5716-5706 Eighth Line. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 21, 2021 meeting.

• A05/21 - 5693 Third Line: application regarding accessory building area and maximum lot coverage
• A07/21 - 9758 Sideroad 10: minor variance application
• A08/21 - 5716-5706 Eighth Line: minor variance application with building department comments
• Adoption of minutes from April 21, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three minor variance applications on the agenda. A05/21 allows increased accessory building coverage and floor area at 5693 Third Line for a greenhouse. A07/21 permits an accessory building height of 5.03 m at 9758 Sideroad 10. A08/21 allows an accessory building in front of the main dwelling and at a greater distance at 5716-5706 Eighth Line.

• Approved A05/21 for 5693 Third Line, permitting 17% accessory building lot coverage and 1,920 m² ground floor area.
• Approved A07/21 for 9758 Sideroad 10, permitting an accessory building height of 5.03 m.
• Approved A08/21 for 5716-5706 Eighth Line, permitting an accessory building in front of the main dwelling and 23.2 m from it.
• Adopted the minutes from the April 21, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

Erin Council meets June 15, 2021 to consider several planning and regulatory items, including final approval of zoning and official plan amendments for properties on Wellington Road 124 and Winston Churchill Blvd, a cannabis retail policy, and a water taking permit renewal for Triton Water Canada Holdings. Council will also hear a COVID-19 update and a delegation from Ospringe Berkley Estates, and consider notices of motion on off-road vehicle policy and cemetery review.

• Final approval of ZBA Z20-06 and OPA for Bryce McEnery, 8940 Wellington Road 124
• Final recommendation report for Z20-10, 5072 Winston Churchill Blvd (Eureka Kids)
• Cannabis retail policy and zoning presentation (Z19-05)
• Triton Water Canada Holdings (formerly Nestle) Permit to Take Water renewal
• By-laws 21-28 to 21-34 including routine disclosure, fees and charges amendment, and Deputy Chief Building Official appointment

Council approved zoning and official plan amendments for 8940 Wellington Road 124 (Bryce McEnery) and 5072 Winston Churchill Blvd (Eureka Kids). Council also referred the cannabis retail opt-in/opt-out decision back to staff for public consultation, and directed staff to review the Off-Road Vehicle Policy and Town cemeteries.

• Approved zoning and official plan amendments for 8940 Wellington Road 124 (Bryce McEnery)
• Approved site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Eureka Kids at 5072 Winston Churchill Blvd
• Referred cannabis retail opt-in/opt-out back to staff for public consultation
• Directed staff to provide comments to MECP on Triton Water permit to take water application
• Adopted Open Government Initiatives Routine Disclosure Policy and fees by-law amendment
• Directed staff to review Off-Road Vehicle Policy and bring forward ATV by-law for September
• Directed staff to conduct complete review of Town cemeteries repairs and renovations
• Passed by-laws 21-28, 21-29, 21-31, 21-32, 21-33, 21-30 (as amended), and 21-34

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including setting 2021 tax rates, adopting an outdoor vendor by-law, and deciding on zoning amendments for properties on Winston Churchill Blvd and Trafalgar Road. The agenda also includes a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment, a closed session on land matters, and routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-10 at 5072 Winston Churchill Blvd (Eureka Kids)
• 2021 Tax Levy Report and By-laws 21-21 (taxation rates) and 21-22 (outdoor vendors)
• Zoning amendments Z20-13 (Roland Hill, Part Lot 15 Concession 11) and Z21-01 (5656 Trafalgar Road North)
• Contract award for engineering services for wastewater treatment plant construction (RFP 2020-01R)
• Purchase of Zamboni Model 446 ice resurfacer

Council approved a $936,125.86 contract with WSP Canada Group Limited for engineering services for the wastewater treatment plant construction. Council also approved a $98,012.23 Zamboni ice resurfacer purchase, adopted the 2021 tax rate by-law, and approved two zoning by-law amendments. A new full-time planning staff position was established, and land acquisition agreements were authorized in closed session.

• Approved WSP Canada Group Limited contract for wastewater treatment plant engineering services, $936,125.86 (carried)
• Approved Zamboni Model 446 Ice Resurfacer purchase from Zamboni Company Limited, $98,012.23 (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Tax Rate By-law (21-21) as presented (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for Roland Hill property, Part Lot 15 Concession 11 (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for Coulson Properties Inc., 5656 Trafalgar Road North, allowing a garden suite for up to 20 years (carried)
• Approved establishment of a full-time planning staff position reporting to the Chief Building Official (carried)
• Authorized Town Solicitor to finalize land purchase agreements for parcels on Plans 61R-21972 and 61R-21973 (carried)
• Adopted Outdoor Vendor By-law (21-22), repealing By-law 04-75 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin's Regular Council Meeting on May 4, 2021, includes reports on awarding an asphalt repair contract (RFT 2021-04R) and a request for proposals for bridge engineering services (RFP 2021-06R). Council will also review a project funded from the Voluntary Water Levy, an update on the Community Improvement Plan, and fire services reports for January and February 2021. A request for proposal for light rescue vehicles is also on the agenda.

• Asphalt Repairs - Contract RFT 2021-04R
• RFP 2021-06R Bridge Engineering Services
• Project funded from Voluntary Water Levy
• Community Improvement Plan Update Report
• Light Rescue Vehicle Request for Proposal 2021-01FD

Council approved several contracts and reports, including an asphalt repair contract for $280,705 to Forest Contractors and bridge engineering services for $98,700 to RJBurnside & Associates. It also accepted a bid for two light rescue vehicles at $391,776, funded partly from the 2021 vehicle reserve. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved asphalt repair contract to Forest Contractors for $280,705 (carried)
• Awarded bridge engineering services to RJBurnside & Associates for $98,700 (carried)
• Authorized drawing from Voluntary Water Levy Reserve for a project, with up to $12.5k from Nestle Projects Grant if needed (carried)
• Accepted bid for two light rescue vehicles from Dependable Emergency Vehicles at $391,776, with $32,000 shortfall funded from 2021 vehicle reserve (carried)
• Approved committee minutes for Erin Economic Development Committee and Let's Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee (carried)
• Adopted summer meeting schedule for June 15, July 20, and August 10, 2021 (carried)
• Supported the 2021 Census and encouraged residents to complete it online (carried)
• Passed By-law 21-20 to confirm proceedings of the meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Erin Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one application (A04/21) for a property at 5544 8th Line. The committee will review the planning report and comments from the County of Wellington and Credit Valley Conservation before making a decision. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing for application A04/21 at 5544 8th Line
• Planning report for A04/21 dated April 16, 2021
• Comments from County of Wellington and CVC on A04/21
• Adoption of March 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A04/21 for 5544 8th Line, allowing a private swimming pool to be located 3.2m from the rear lot line instead of the required 7.5m. The approval was unanimous (5-0) and includes a condition requiring a 3.0m road widening. No public comments were made during the remote meeting.

• Approved Minor Variance A04/21 for 5544 8th Line (5-0)
• Condition added: 3.0m road widening required to satisfaction of Director of Infrastructure Services
• Adopted minutes from March 17, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as circulated (5-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Council is meeting to hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments (Z20-07 at 34 Trafalgar Rd and Z21-01 at 5656 Trafalgar Rd), consider a recommendation on the Mulmur Aggregates zoning amendment (Z20-12), and discuss several reports including water infrastructure procurement, design guidelines, a fireworks by-law amendment request, and a fire safety grant. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and by-laws.

• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-07, 34 Trafalgar Rd
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-01, 5656 Trafalgar Rd
• Recommendation report on Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-12 (Mulmur Aggregates Inc., Wragg Pit)
• Report on RFPS 2021-03W pre-selection of tertiary membrane supply for Erin WWTP
• Request to amend Fireworks By-law in Erin Township

Council approved a $2,616,150.00 contract with Suez as the tertiary membrane supplier for the Town's wastewater treatment plant. They also approved the Community and Architectural Design Guidelines, a zoning amendment for Mulmur Aggregates (Wragg Pit), and a fire safety grant agreement. Two public meetings were held for zoning amendments but no decisions were made on those applications.

• Approved Suez as tertiary membrane supplier for WWTP ($2,616,150)
• Approved Community and Architectural Design Guidelines Final
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Mulmur Aggregates (Wragg Pit)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
• Concurred with Xplornet wireless tower proposal at 5891 Fourth Line
• Passed By-law 21-18 amending zoning for 5305 Third Line
• Received reports on zoning amendments for 34 Trafalgar Rd and 5656 Trafalgar Rd (public meetings only)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin's Regular Council Meeting on April 6, 2021, includes public meetings, delegations, and reports. Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments, a bridge replacement contract, and the 2021 insurance renewal. The agenda also includes updates on the Clean Water Act, a single-use plastics reduction program, and notices of motion on agricultural tourism and a road name change.

• Public meeting for Xplornet tower at Cedar Valley (ON 7922)
• Zoning by-law amendments: Z20-04 (Knowles, 5053 Wellington Road 125), Z19-05 (Kensington Square, 185 Main Street), Z20-06 (McEnery, 8940 Wellington Road 124)
• Contract RFT 2021-01R for replacement of Bridge 11 (8th Line)
• 2021 Insurance Renewal (F2021-05)
• By-laws 21-14 to 21-17, including Deputy Treasurer appointment and zoning amendments

Council approved a $4,400,631 contract with WSP Canada Inc. for engineering design and construction of trunk sanitary sewers and pumping stations, and accepted a $885,884.86 bid from South Shore Contracting for the replacement of Bridge 11 on 8th Line. Council also approved zoning by-law amendments for properties at 185 Main Street (Kensington Square Developments) and 5053 Wellington Road 125 (Knowles), and passed several other resolutions including the 2021 insurance renewal and various road contracts. All decisions were carried as moved.

• Approved Marsh Canada Inc. insurance coverage for April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 at $173,800 plus taxes.
• Approved transfer of $776,276 operating surplus equally to Tax Rate Stabilization and Infrastructure Renewal Reserves, and created new reserves for Safe Restart Covid19, ESAC, and transferred funds to Heritage Committee and Erin BIA reserves.
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Knowles property at 5053 Wellington Road 125 (Z20-04).
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Kensington Square Developments at 185 Main Street (Z19-05), including removal of Holding provision upon Site Plan Agreement.
• Awarded RFP 2021-02W to WSP Canada Inc. for $4,400,631 for sewer design and construction.
• Accepted South Shore Contracting bid of $885,884.86 for Bridge 11 replacement on 8th Line.
• Accepted MSO Construction bid of $300,000 for surface treatment, and TEAM Truck Centres bid of $310,000 for a tandem axle plow truck.
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of agricultural tourism zoning amendments and supported road name change to 'Halton-Erin Townline'.

Public Information Session

This is a public information session hosted by Kensington Square Developments to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment (Z19-05). The agenda includes planning and engineering reviews, followed by public questions and comments. No decisions are being made at this session.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z19-05 (Kensington)
• Planning review by John Cox, JL Cox Planning Consultants Inc.
• Engineering review by Steven Roorda, RJ Burnside & Associates Ltd.

Committee of Adjustment

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The Erin Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A03/21 for 5124 Fifth Line, allowing a detached garage to be built 5m from the front property line instead of the required 10.5m. The decision was carried unanimously. The variance was deemed minor and consistent with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

• Approved Minor Variance A03/21 for 5124 Fifth Line (carried)
• Adopted minutes from January 20, 2020 meeting (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda as circulated (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Special Council Meeting will address a zoning by-law amendment and the allocation of community grants. Council will also review water inspection reports and a pre-servicing agreement for National Properties Inc. and Equity Venture Group Corp.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-11 (Third Line)
• Community Grants Allocation and proposed Community Grants Policy
• Pre-Servicing and Model Home Agreement for National Properties Inc. and Equity Venture Group Corp.
• 2020 Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Committee Members
• MECP Inspection Reports for Erin and Hillsburgh Drinking Water Systems

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Josie Wintersinger's property at 5853 Third Line and adopted the implementing by-law 21-11. Council also approved the 2021 Community Grants allocation, adopting policy changes and directing staff to distribute funds as listed. Additionally, Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute pre-servicing and model home agreements with National Properties Inc. and Equity Venture Group Corp., and to sign agreements for funding the Erin Waste Water Treatment Plant and Hillsburgh waste collection system.

• Approved 2021 Community Grants allocation and policy changes (Resolution 21-051)
• Received 2020 Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration for information (Resolution 21-052)
• Received MECP Inspection Report for information (Resolution 21-053)
• Authorized pre-servicing and model home agreement with National Properties Inc. and Equity Venture Group Corp. (Resolution 21-054)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-11 for Josie Wintersinger, 5853 Third Line (Resolution 21-055)
• Approved committee minutes from Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee and Erin Economic Development Committee (Resolution 21-057)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Allocation and Early Payment Agreement for Erin Waste Water Treatment Plant and Front End Financing Agreement for Hillsburgh (Resolution 21-062)
• Passed By-law 21-11 to amend Zoning By-law for 5853 Third Line (Resolution 21-063)

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing updates on wastewater financing, treatment plant design, and supplier prequalification for the Erin WWTP. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a tower application and a motion concerning downtown cleanliness.

• Public meeting for Meadowlarke - Xplornet Tower Application
• RFP 2021-01W: Request for Supplier Prequalification for the construction of the Erin WWTP
• Wastewater Financing Update and Treatment Design Status Update
• Watermain Asset Management report
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Robins regarding cleanliness of the downtown core

Council received several reports and directed staff to proceed with a list of prequalified contractors for the Erin wastewater treatment plant construction. They also endorsed a national 988 suicide prevention hotline initiative and received a notice of motion to study agri-tourism zoning changes.

• Received Xplornet tower application report (carried)
• Received wastewater financing update report (carried)
• Received wastewater treatment design status update (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with prequalified WWTP contractors (carried)
• Received watermain asset management report (carried)
• Approved quarterly reporting on downtown cleanliness (carried)
• Endorsed 988 suicide prevention hotline initiative (carried)
• Adopted by-law 21-13 confirming proceedings (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on February 16, 2021, includes public meetings for zoning by-law amendments at 5414 Second Line (Spirit of Pentecost) and the Roland Hill property. Council will also consider recommendations on zoning amendments Z20-09 (8809 Wellington Rd 124 vet clinic) and Z19-05, plus notices of motion from Mayor Alls regarding an 8th Line truck route designation and opting into cannabis retail. The meeting includes adoption of minutes, committee appointments, and a closed session for personal matters.

• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z19-04, 5414 Second Line (Spirit of Pentecost)
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-13, Roland Hill property
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-09 (8809 Wellington Rd 124 vet clinic) - recommendation and by-law 21-09
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z19-05 - planning report and amending by-law
• Notice of Motion - Mayor Alls: 8th Line Truck Route Designation and Feasibility of Opting-in to Cannabis Retail

Council held public meetings for two zoning amendments and received reports. The most consequential action was approving a site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Alison Jones at 8809 Wellington Road 124, adopting the implementing by-law. Council also directed staff to report on designating 8th Line as a truck route and on the feasibility of opting into cannabis retail, and appointed members to various committees.

• Approved site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Alison Jones, 8809 Wellington Road 124 (carried)
• Received report on zoning amendment Z19-04 for 5414 Second Line (Spirit of Pentecost) for information (carried)
• Received report on zoning amendment Z20-13 for Roland Hill property for information (carried)
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of designating 8th Line as a truck route (carried)
• Directed staff to report on feasibility of opting into cannabis retail (carried)
• Appointed council members to committees (carried)
• Directed Mayor to write letter urging Community Living Guelph Wellington to reconsider closing Adult Day Programs (carried)
• Appointed citizens to advisory committees (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws, including the 2021 interim tax levy, a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Wellington Rd 22, and a fire dispatch agreement. Council will also hear delegations on an 8th Line truck route designation and a cannabis brand presentation, and consider notices of motion on council remuneration and water main breaks.

• 2021 Interim Tax By-Law (By-law 21-04)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-08 for 8817 Wellington Rd 22 (By-law 21-05)
• Fire Dispatch Agreement (By-law 21-06)
• Council Remuneration Amending By-law (By-law 21-07)
• Delegation on 8th Line Truck Route Designation

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one application, A01-21, for a property at 9029 Erin-Garafraxa Townline. The committee will review a planning report and correspondence from the County of Wellington and GRCA, then make a decision. No written public submissions were received. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the December 17, 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing and decision on File A01-21 for 9029 Erin-Garafraxa Townline
• Planning report dated Jan 14, 2021 for A01-21
• Correspondence from County of Wellington and GRCA for A01-21
• No written submissions received for A01-21
• Adoption of minutes from December 17, 2020 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular council meeting for January 19, 2021. Council will hold public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments at 5853 Third Line (Wintersinger) and 5305 Third Line (Mulmur Aggregates Inc., Wragg Pit), and will consider several reports and by-laws, including an OCIF top-up authorizing by-law and a building inspector appointment. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and committee reports.

• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-11, 5853 Third Line, Erin (Wintersinger)
• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-12, Mulmur Aggregates Inc., 5305 Third Line, Erin (Wragg Pit)
• OCIF Top-Up Authorizing By-law 2021 (By-law 21-01)
• Building Inspector Appointment By-law for Dallas Bridle (By-law 21-02)
• Correspondence from Gravel Watch Ontario on 'Ontario on the Rocks'

Council held public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments but made no final decisions, only receiving the reports for information. The first would rezone 5853 Third Line from Rural Industrial to Agricultural, and the second would rezone the former Wragg Pit at 5305 Third Line from Extractive Industrial to Agricultural and Environmental Protection. Council also approved several administrative items, including by-laws for an OCIF funding agreement and a building inspector appointment.

• Received report P2021-01 for zoning amendment Z20-11 at 5853 Third Line (carried)
• Received report P2021-02 for zoning amendment Z20-12 at 5305 Third Line (carried)
• Approved OCIF Top-Up Authorizing By-law 21-01 (carried)
• Approved Building Inspector Appointment By-law 21-02 (carried)
• Approved committee minutes for Parks, Recreation & Culture and Environment & Sustainability (carried)
• Received Erin Economic Development Committee presentation (carried)
• Received Fire Services report for November 2020 (carried)
• Received Mayor's verbal report (carried)