Erin public meetings in 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin's Regular Council meeting on December 8, 2022, includes a closed session for legal advice, then public meetings, delegations, and reports. Key items are the final 2023 budget and 2024-2026 forecasts, a road dedication by-law, and discussion of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act). Council will also consider a motion from Councillor Brennan regarding a Main Street survey.

• Final 2023 Budget and 2024-2026 forecasts (By-law 22-52)
• Road Dedication By-law (By-law 22-53)
• Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 - staff report and comments
• Delegation by Anna Spiteri on Parkland Dedication By-law
• Notice of Motion - Councillor Brennan - Main Street Survey

Council approved the 2023 Budget By-law, allocating $160,000 from the tax rate stabilization reserve to reduce the tax rate to 2.5%. The board also passed a Road Dedication By-law and approved the 2023 Acting Mayor Schedule.

• Adopted 2023 Budget By-law with $160,000 from stabilization reserve to lower tax rate to 2.5% (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Acting Mayor Schedule (Carried)
• Approved Road Dedication By-law (Carried)
• Endorsed comments submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Bill 23 (Carried)
• Directed staff to survey Main Street businesses to assess impacts of Enbridge Gas and wastewater works (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-52 (2023 Budget) and By-law 22-53 (Public Highways dedication) (Carried)
• Scheduled January Regular Meeting for January 19, 2023 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting that includes a closed session for member education or training under the Municipal Act, followed by a return to open session. The only listed action item is the adoption of By-law 22-51, a confirming by-law, before adjournment.

• Closed session under Municipal Act S. 239 (3.1) for education/training
• By-law 22-51 (Confirming by-law)

Council convened a special meeting and entered a closed session for the purpose of educating or training members. The meeting concluded with the passage of a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the session.

• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Entered closed session for member education and training (Carried)
• Passed By-law 22-51 to confirm proceedings of the December 7, 2022 Special Meeting (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for education and training, followed by a confirming by-law (22-50) and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Act S. 239 (3.1) for education and training
• By-law 22-50 (Confirming) to be considered

Council convened for a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session for member education and training. No substantive policy decisions or legislative changes were recorded outside of procedural approvals.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered closed session at 9:02 AM for member education and training
• Passed By-law 22-50 to confirm the proceedings of the November 28, 2022, special meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on November 24, 2022, will consider several reports and by-laws. Key items include a technical zoning by-law amendment (Z21-05), the method of sale for a surplus parcel, the 1st draft of the 2023 budget and 2024-2026 forecasts, and the renewal of the Enbridge franchise agreement. Council will also hear a delegation about an ice-rink at Mountainview Parkette and consider appointments to committees and conservation authority boards.

• 1st Draft 2023 Budget and 2024-2026 Forecasts
• Technical Zoning By-law Amendment (Z21-05)
• Method of Sale for Surplus Parcel Part 1 of Block 44 on Plan 61M118
• Enbridge Franchise Agreement - Renewal
• Delegation: Ice-Rink at Mountainview Parkette

Council approved a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas and appointed members to the Grand River and Credit Valley Conservation Authorities. A motion to designate the Hillsburgh Feed Mill as a heritage site was defeated. Several reports on finance, fire services, and emergency management were received for information.

• Approved appointment of Chris White to Grand River Conservation Authority to Jan 31, 2025
• Approved appointment of Mayor Michael Dehn to Credit Valley Conservation Authority to Dec 31, 2026
• Approved Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement By-law (22-47)
• Authorized sale of surplus parcel Part 1 of Block 44 on Plan 61M118 via tender
• Defeated heritage designation request for Hillsburgh Feed Mill at 29 Trafalgar Road
• Referred request for ice-rink at Mountainview Parkette to staff for review
• Referred Technical Zoning By-law Amendment (Z21-05) back to staff for clarification
• Passed By-law 22-48 to amend appointment of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Council is meeting on September 22, 2022, with a full agenda that includes statutory public meetings for two draft plans of subdivision and zoning by-law amendments on Eighth Line, a closed session on land acquisition, and several policy reports. Council will also consider by-laws for a zoning amendment, a finance director appointment, and confirming proceedings.

• Statutory public meeting for draft plan of subdivision (23T-22002) and zoning amendment (Z22-02) by EC (Erin) GP Inc. (Empire) at 5525 Eighth Line
• Statutory public meeting for draft plans of subdivision and zoning amendments by Mattamy (Erin) Limited at 5520 Eighth Line and Coscorp at 5552 Eighth Line
• Final recommendation report on town-initiated technical zoning by-law amendment (Z21-05)
• By-law 22-43: Zoning By-law Amendment (Z21-05); By-law 22-44: Appointment of Director of Finance-Treasurer; By-law 22-45: Confirming
• Reports on Street and Park Naming Policy and Committee, and Commemorative Bench and Tree Policy

Council authorized the acquisition of subject lands under the Expropriations Act for water tower maintenance, public hiking, and recreation access. Three major subdivision proposals (totaling over 900 units) were presented at statutory public meetings but no decisions were made; they were received for information only. Council also approved a street and park naming policy, a commemorative bench and tree policy, and directed staff to provide quarterly financial reports.

• Authorized land acquisition under Expropriations Act for water tower access, public recreation, and preventing private roadway uses (carried)
• Received report on 288-unit subdivision at 5525 Eighth Line (Empire Communities) for information (carried)
• Received report on 618-unit subdivisions at 5520 and 5552 Eighth Line (Mattamy/Coscorp) for information (carried)
• Approved Street and Park Naming Policy and created a Street and Park Naming Committee (carried)
• Approved Commemorative Bench and Tree Policy with fee structure (carried)
• Directed staff to present quarterly financial results to Council within 3 months of each quarter end (carried)
• Directed staff to report on the Town's role with the Chamber of Commerce and $5,000 authorization (carried)
• Passed by-law appointing Wendy Parr as Director of Finance & Treasurer (22-44) and confirmation by-law (22-45) (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin's Regular Council meeting on September 8, 2022, includes reports and potential decisions on purchasing a 2022 rubber-tired backhoe loader, a zoning by-law amendment for Erin Fitness at 5399 Wellington Road 52, a parkland dedication by-law, and a contribution agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Council will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and receive committee minutes and the Mayor's report.

• RFT 2022-12R: Purchase of 2022 rubber-tired backhoe loader
• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z22-05) for Erin Fitness, 5399 Wellington Road 52
• Parkland Dedication By-law (Z22-04)
• Contribution Agreement with Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
• By-laws 22-39, 22-40, 22-41, and 22-42 (Confirming)

Council approved the purchase of a 2022 rubber-tired backhoe loader from Strongco Ltd. for $178,913, adopted a zoning by-law amendment for Erin Fitness at 5399 Wellington Road 52, and passed a new Parkland Dedication By-law. Councillor Brennan also gave notice of motions requiring quarterly financial reports and a review of the Town's role with the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved $178,913 purchase of 2022 rubber-tired backhoe loader from Strongco Ltd. (carried)
• Approved site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Erin Fitness at 5399 Wellington Road 52 (carried)
• Approved new Parkland Dedication By-law requiring land conveyance or cash-in-lieu for parks (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO to sign contribution agreement with Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario under Canada Community Revitalization Fund (carried)
• Received Town of Erin Heritage Committee minutes of June 20, 2022 (carried)
• Received Let's Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee minutes of July 20, 2022 (carried)
• Passed by-laws 22-39 to 22-42 including confirmation by-law (carried)
• Councillor Brennan gave notice of motions for quarterly financial reports and Chamber of Commerce review

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a closed session for negotiations. The main public item is a report on reallocating 2022 Fire Department capital funds, followed by a confirming by-law. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Reallocation of 2022 Fire Department Capital Funds
• Closed session under Municipal Act S. 239(2)(k) for negotiations
• Confirming By-law for July 27

Council directed the Town Solicitor to prepare and finalize amendments to the Front Ending Agreements and Early Payment and Allocation Agreements, updating cost schedules and allowing surety bonds as financial security. They also approved reallocating $7,000 from the Fire Department's Washer/Dryer capital project to the Digital Sign capital project. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Authorized Town Solicitor to amend Front Ending and Early Payment Agreements (carried)
• Approved reallocation of $7,000 from Washer/Dryer to Digital Sign capital project (carried)
• Adopted By-law 22-38 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Council is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Wellington Road 52, proposed changes to planning application fees, and an official plan amendment. Council will also review reports on purchasing a new plow truck, sewage pumping station and linear works contracts, EV charging station finances, and cemetery inspections. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption.

• Public meeting for zoning by-law Z22-05 at 5399 Wellington Road 52
• Proposed Planning Act application tariff of fees and deposits
• Purchase of 2022 Mack tandem axle plow truck
• RFT 2022-03W for sewage pumping station
• RFT 2022-04W for Town of Erin linear works

Council approved a $40,995,763 contract with Nabolsy Contracting Inc. for the Town of Erin Linear Works (sewage pumping station and related infrastructure), and a separate $11,500,000 contract with Bennett Mechanical Installations for the Sewage Pumping Station. Council also adopted Official Plan Amendment 13 for growth management in Hillsburgh and Erin, and approved a new planning fee tariff. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $40,995,763 contract with Nabolsy Contracting Inc. for Town of Erin Linear Works (carried)
• Approved $11,500,000 contract with Bennett Mechanical Installations for Sewage Pumping Station (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 13 for growth management in Hillsburgh and Erin (carried)
• Approved amended Planning Act tariff of fees effective July 7, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $365,000 purchase of 2022 Mack Tandem Axle Plow Truck from Viking Cives Ltd. (carried)
• Directed staff to obtain estimates for cemetery repairs for future capital budgets (carried)
• Directed staff to report on roads department metrics and roadside pruning policies (carried)
• Directed staff to report on wastewater services for existing households and septic risks (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 14, establishing a mandatory pre-consultation process and individual processing for Planning Act applications, and submitted it to the County of Wellington for approval. Council also approved a by-law delegating site plan control authority to the Director of Planning & Development. Several contracts were awarded, including dust suppressant, maintenance gravel, and asphalt repair. Three public meetings were held for information only, with no final decisions made on those items.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 14 (pre-consultation process) and submitted to County (carried)
• Approved By-law 22-30 delegating site plan control authority to Director of Planning & Development (carried)
• Approved site-specific zoning amendment for Keith's Trailer Sales Inc, 6113 Trafalgar Road (carried)
• Authorized $14,000 for Cloudpermit e-permitting pilot project (carried)
• Approved 2021 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Awarded dust suppressant contract to Pollard Distribution Inc. for $238,000 (carried)
• Awarded maintenance gravel contract to James Dick Construction for $410,370 (carried)
• Awarded asphalt repair contract to Diamond Earthworks Corporation for $251,895 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin's Regular Council meeting on May 26, 2022, includes a public meeting on Official Plan Amendment OPA-14, reports on the 2022 tax levy, development charges, and a proposed land acquisition at 11 Mill Street, Hillsburgh. Council will also consider a zoning by-law amendment for a subdivision at 5414 Second Line and a template subdivision agreement. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including the tax rate by-law and a by-law authorizing the land acquisition.

• Public meeting on Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment (OPA-14)
• 2022 Tax Levy Report and By-law to Amend the Tax Rate
• By-law Authorizing the Acquisition of Lands at 11 Mill Street, Hillsburgh
• Final Recommendation Report for Z19-04, 5414 Second Line (Terrell Heard) - draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law
• Template Subdivision Agreement by-law

Council approved a site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Spirit of Pentecost at 5414 Second Line and requested Wellington County approve the draft plan of subdivision. Council also adopted a standard template subdivision agreement, wound up the Hillsburgh Community Medical Centre, and passed several by-laws including one to amend the zoning by-law. A public meeting was held for Official Plan Amendment OPA-14, but no decision was made on it.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 5414 Second Line (Spirit of Pentecost) (carried)
• Requested Wellington County approve draft plan of subdivision 23T-19001 (carried)
• Adopted template subdivision agreement by by-law 22-27 (carried)
• Directed winding up of Hillsburgh Community Medical Centre and acquisition of 11 Mill Street (carried)
• Reduced water reserve contribution by $182,163 and transferred to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Approved amended 2022 tax levy schedule (carried)
• Passed by-law 22-26 amending zoning by-law for Part Lot 13, Concession 2 (carried)
• Adopted motion that urban property owners not be required to connect to wastewater plant until indirect costs secured (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Town of Erin Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings and make decisions on five applications (A06-22 through A10-22) for minor variances or other planning relief at specific properties. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive business is listed.

• A06-22: 117 Bessey Court
• A07-22: 5640 Second Line
• A08-22: 5555 Fourth Line
• A09-22: 5666 Winston Churchill Blvd
• A10-22: 12 Orangeville St

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin council is meeting to consider the 2022 tax levy report and related taxation rates by-law, which would set property tax rates for the year. Council will also hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for Keith's Trailer Sales Inc. at 6113 Trafalgar Road. Other business includes reports on wastewater contractor selections, committee minutes, and a notice of motion from Councillor Robins.

• 2022 Tax Levy Report and Taxation Rates By-law
• Public meeting on Zoning By-law Z22-01 for Keith's Trailer Sales Inc., 6113 Trafalgar Road
• RFPQ 2022-01W: General Contractor for Sewage Pumping Station
• RFPQ 2022-02W: Micro-tunneling Contractor for Trunk Sewer
• Notice of Motion from Councillor Robins

Council adopted the 2022 tax rate by-law and received the tax levy report. It also directed staff to proceed with prequalified contractor lists for the sewage pumping station and trunk sewer projects. A public meeting was held for a zoning by-law amendment to extend temporary trailer sales use at 6113 Trafalgar Road, but no decision was made. A notice of motion was given regarding wastewater connection requirements.

• Adopted 2022 tax rate by-law 22-22 (carried)
• Received 2022 Tax Levy Report F2022-09 (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with prequalified contractors for sewage pumping station (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with prequalified contractors for trunk sewer micro-tunneling (carried)
• Received 2021 Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration (carried)
• Established summer meeting schedule for June 30 and July 7, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to report on EV charging station reimbursement and financials (carried)
• Received Fire Marshal Notification 2022-07 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on April 28, 2022, includes reports and potential decisions on the 2021 fourth-quarter financial variance, 2022 community grant allocations, electric vehicle charging stations, a new policy for selling town land, and feasibility studies for Barbour Field and the Hillsburgh Community Centre. Council will also consider by-laws for land disposition and confirming the meeting's decisions.

• 2021 4th Quarter Variance Report ending December 31, 2021
• 2022 Community Grants Allocation Recommendation
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Revisited
• Draft policy and by-law for sale and disposition of real property
• Barbour Field and Hillsburgh Community Centre Feasibility Study Final Report

Council approved moving forward with electric vehicle charging stations, authorizing staff to seek pricing and funding, and to purchase four Level 2 chargers if costs are $60,000 or less. They also passed a by-law establishing policies for the sale and disposition of real property. The 2021 operating surplus of $166,497 was transferred to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, and community grants were allocated as recommended.

• Approved EV charging station project, authorizing RFQ and funding application (carried)
• Approved Disposition of Land By-law 22-20 (carried)
• Transferred $166,497 operating surplus to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Approved 2022 Community Grants allocation as recommended (carried)
• Received 4th Quarter Variance Report for information (carried)
• Directed staff to include Barbour Field and Hillsburgh Community Centre options in 2023 Capital Budget (carried)
• Received Mayor's Report for information (carried)
• Passed By-law 22-21 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the regular council meeting for April 14, 2022. The main item is a statutory public meeting for a draft plan of subdivision, official plan amendment, and zoning by-law amendment by Hillsburgh Heights Inc. at 5916 Trafalgar Road. Council will also consider several reports, including the 2022 insurance renewal, a road inspection program, a culvert replacement contract, and a minor variance exemption request.

• Public meeting for Draft Plan of Subdivision (23T-21002), Official Plan Amendment (OP2021-01), and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z21-09) by Hillsburgh Heights Inc., 5916 Trafalgar Road
• 2022 Insurance Renewal report
• 2022 StreetScan Road Inspection Program report
• Replacement of Culvert 2059 (Sideroad 24) - Contract RFT 2022-01R
• Two-year period exemption request for minor variance application at 12 Orangeville Street

Council held a statutory public meeting for a draft plan of subdivision, official plan amendment, and zoning by-law amendment by Hillsburgh Heights Inc. for 5916 Trafalgar Road, proposing 284 residential lots. No decision was made; staff will bring a recommendation report after addressing comments. Council also approved the 2022 insurance renewal, a culvert replacement contract, and a minor variance exemption for 12 Orangeville Street.

• Received report PD2022-08 for Hillsburgh Heights subdivision public meeting (carried)
• Approved Marsh Canada Inc. insurance coverage for $205,059 + taxes for 2022-2023 (carried)
• Accepted South Shore Contracting bid for Culvert 2059 replacement at $496,354.99 including H.S.T. (carried)
• Declared minor variance application for 12 Orangeville Street permitted before two-year period (carried)
• Approved Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Appointment By-law 22-18 (carried)
• Passed By-law 22-19 to confirm proceedings (carried)
• Appointed Sarah Prevette to Economic Development Committee (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a single application (A01-22) for 9658 Wellington Road 22. The agenda includes a public hearing notice, a planning report, and a decision on the application. The committee will also adopt minutes from its January 19, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for application A01-22 at 9658 Wellington Road 22
• Planning report for A01-22 to be reviewed
• Decision on A01-22 to be made
• Adoption of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved a $3.0M temporary borrowing by-law for 2022 and endorsed a draft gas franchise agreement with Enbridge for OEB approval. It also authorized an encroachment agreement for 2 Ross Street, appointed three members to ESAC, and referred a minor variance request for 12 Orangeville St to staff. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved $3.0M temporary borrowing by-law for 2022 (carried)
• Endorsed Enbridge gas franchise agreement renewal for OEB approval (carried)
• Authorized encroachment agreement for 2 Ross Street (carried)
• Appointed Jennifer Edwards, Jenna Livingston, Kathryn Victoria Billingsley to ESAC (carried)
• Referred minor variance request for 12 Orangeville St to staff (carried)
• Approved recommendations in solicitor's confidential report (carried)
• Concurred with Xplornet telecommunications tower at 5562 Trafalgar Road (carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 24, 2022 regular council (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on February 24, 2022, includes reports and potential decisions on several items: a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 5903 Fourth Line, policies and by-laws related to the 2022 municipal election (use of corporate resources, vote count procedures, election sign by-law), and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner. Council will also consider a delegated authority by-law and a notice of motion from Councillor Cheyne.

• Final recommendation report for zoning by-law amendment Z21-08 at 5903 Fourth Line (Hand and Else Nielson)
• Proposed 2022 Municipal Election Use of Corporate Resources Policy
• Proposed 2022 Municipal Election Vote Count Procedures
• Proposed Election Sign By-law (22-11)
• Integrity Commissioner Services and By-law (22-12)

The Town of Erin Council approved several election-related by-laws, including a delegated authority by-law for a potential lame duck period, a corporate resources policy, an election sign by-law, and vote count procedures. They also appointed Robert Swayze as Integrity Commissioner for the 2022-2026 term and approved a zoning by-law amendment for 5903 Fourth Line. A motion was passed to investigate multi-year funding for the Orton Community Association.

• Adopted Delegated Authority By-law for lame duck period (22-43)
• Adopted Use of Corporate Resources for Elections Policy (22-44)
• Received Vote by Mail and Vote Counting Procedures report (22-45)
• Adopted Election Sign By-law (22-46)
• Appointed Robert Swayze as Integrity Commissioner (22-47)
• Approved zoning amendment for 5903 Fourth Line (22-48)
• Directed staff to investigate multi-year funding for Orton Community Association (22-50)
• Passed by-laws 22-09 to 22-14 (22-51, 22-52)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Council will hold a regular meeting with several reports and by-laws for consideration. Key items include the 2022 interim tax by-law, refinancing of the Hillsburgh Firehall debenture, awarding a tender for the Erin Rotary Riverwalk Phase 2, and a zoning by-law amendment for 9440 Wellington Road 22. A delegation from Hospice Wellington will discuss services in rural areas.

• 2022 Interim Tax By-law
• Refinancing of Hillsburgh Firehall loan (debenture)
• Award of Request for Tender 2021-06PR for Erin Rotary Riverwalk Phase 2
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-07 for 9440 Wellington Road 22
• Site Plan Agreement for 10 Shamrock Road (Erin Plaza Ontario Inc.)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on January 27, 2022, includes two public meetings: a zoning by-law amendment for 5903 Fourth Line and a proposed 45m telecommunications installation at 5562 Trafalgar Road. Council will also consider a site plan agreement for 10 Shamrock Road, a bridge and culvert inspection report, and various appointments and reports.

• Public meeting: Zoning By-law Z21-08 for Hans and Else Nielsen, 5903 Fourth Line
• Public meeting: Proposed 45m telecommunications installation at 5562 Trafalgar Road (Xplornet)
• Site Plan Agreement for 10 Shamrock Road (Erin Plaza Ontario Inc.) - By-law 22-03
• 2021 Erin OSIM Bridge and Culvert Inspection Report
• Re-appointment of Lake Erie Source Protection Committee representative

Council appointed members to five committees and assigned councillors to committees. It held public meetings for a zoning by-law amendment at 5903 Fourth Line and a proposed 45m telecommunications tower at 5562 Trafalgar Road, receiving both reports for information. A site plan agreement for 10 Shamrock Road was referred back to staff for more information, and a corresponding by-law was pulled. All other items were routine approvals or information receipts.

• Appointed members to Environment & Sustainability, EEDC, Heritage, LGHG, and Parks & Recreation committees
• Assigned councillors to committees (Brennan: ESAC, CVC; Cheyne: TEHC, LGHG; Smith: EEDC, PRAC)
• Received zoning by-law public meeting report PD2022-02 for 5903 Fourth Line (Z21-08)
• Received Xplornet telecommunications justification report for 5562 Trafalgar Road
• Referred site plan agreement for 10 Shamrock Road back to staff for more information
• Supported John Sepulis as Lake Erie Source Protection Committee representative
• Concurred with Xplornet installation at 5826 Winston Churchill Blvd
• Adopted by-law 22-04 to confirm proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Erin Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one application, A17/21, for 16 Elizabeth Crescent. The committee will review a planning report, hear public comments, and make a decision. The agenda also includes adoption of the December 15 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Application A17/21 for 16 Elizabeth Crescent
• Public hearing notice for A17/21
• Planning report for A17/21
• Adoption of December 15 Committee of Adjustment minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A17/21, allowing an accessory structure at 16 Elizabeth Crescent to exceed the 4.5m height limit by 0.5m, up to 4.9m. 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. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Approved Minor Variance A17/21 for 16 Elizabeth Crescent (carried)
• Adopted minutes from December 15, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Erin Council is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for Douglas and Angela Hamilton at 5528 Eighth Line, review the 2022 budget reconciliation under PSAB regulations, and discuss a notice of motion on staffing levels. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, a fire services committee update, and by-laws.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (Z21-06) for 5528 Eighth Line
• PSAB Ontario Regulation 284/09 - Budget 2022
• Notice of Motion - Councillor Robins - Staffing Levels
• Emergency Management Programme Committee Structure Update
• By-laws 22-01 and 22-02 (Confirming)

Council approved a site-specific zoning by-law amendment for Douglas and Angela Hamilton at 5528 Eighth Line, adopting the implementing by-law. They also maintained the Emergency Management Programme Committee structure with updated titles, adopted the 2022 budget report under PSAB regulation, and received the Mayor's report. A notice of motion was passed requiring quarterly headcount reports to Council.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment Z21-06 for 5528 Eighth Line (carried)
• Maintained Emergency Management Programme Committee appointments with updated titles (carried)
• Adopted PSAB Ontario Regulation 284/09 Budget 2022 report (carried)
• Adopted LGHG November 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Mayor's report for information (carried)
• Passed by-law 22-01 to amend zoning by-law for 5528 Eighth Line (carried)
• Passed by-law 22-02 to confirm proceedings of the meeting (carried)
• Approved quarterly headcount reporting to Council (carried)