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Erin, Ontario

Erin public meetings in 2025

34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hold public hearing for 5955 Third Line application

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider one application (A11-25) for 5955 Third Line, including a public hearing. Administrative items include adopting the agenda, declarations of interest, and approving minutes from November 19, 2025.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider final draft 2026 budget and heritage amendment

Council will decide on the final draft 2026 budget and 2027-2029 forecasts, and consider a proposed amendment to the Heritage Designation By-Law for 92 Trafalgar Road. Also on the agenda are draft 2024 financial statements, a transportation master plan, and correspondence regarding consolidation of conservation authorities. Two by-laws for adoption: the 2026 Budget By-law and a Confirmatory By-law.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Education and Training Session

Council holds closed education session on budget workshop

The Town of Erin municipal council will meet for an Education and Training Session on December 1, 2025. The meeting includes a closed session exempt under Municipal Act S.239(3.1) for a budget workshop. No public agenda items or decisions are scheduled.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Town of Erin to adopt 2026 budget and heritage bylaws

The Town of Erin Council will discuss and vote on the first draft of the 2026 budget, a 2026 fees and charges update, and a delegation of authority by-law. The meeting also includes the adoption of heritage designation by-laws for multiple Main Street properties.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hold public hearings for two property applications

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review two specific land applications. The body will hold public hearings and review planning reports for these sites.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2025 water rates and service fees by-law

The Town of Erin Council will consider adopting the 2025 water rates and service fees by-law, based on a water rate study. They will also hold a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 5025 Fourth Line and vote on a recommendation for another zoning amendment at 4910 Tenth Line. Delegations will address the County of Wellington Draft Official Plan Amendment 131. Additional items include an emergency plan by-law, a community improvement plan amendment, and the third quarter financial report.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Erin council meeting agenda posted without details

The agenda for the October 23, 2025 regular council meeting was published but lacks specific details, descriptions, or voting records.

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CANCELLED
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews two development applications and a withdrawal request

The Erin Committee of Adjustment will consider a request to withdraw or defer the application for 5650 Eighth Line (A08-25). It will also review two pending development applications: 15 Erin Heights Drive (A06-25) and 5708 Tenth Line (A07-25), each accompanied by planning reports, site plans, and floor plans. Public hearing notices for these applications are attached.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider draft plan approval for 63 & 63A Trafalgar Rd subdivision

Council will decide on draft plan approval for a subdivision at 63 and 63A Trafalgar Road, consider a site alteration agreement for 9516 Side Road 27, and discuss the purchase of a used motor grader. A wastewater project update will also be presented.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider water rate study and financial plan

The Erin Town Council will discuss several reports, including a water rate study and financial plan, 2025 budget survey results, a comprehensive zoning by-law update, and the selection of a voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. Council will also consider the appointment of an engineer for municipal drain petitions and allocate Blue Triton community grant funds.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Procedural meeting with no substantive items listed

The agenda for this Committee of Adjustment meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific applications, public hearings, or decisions to report.

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CANCELLED
Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Phase 3 subdivision agreement for Erin Glen development

Council will decide on a Phase 3 subdivision agreement with National Properties Inc. for the Erin Glen development. A work program to regulate short-term rental accommodations will be discussed. Council also considers designating 16 properties on Main Street in Erin Village as heritage properties. A second-quarter financial report and a new records classification and retention policy are up for approval.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Public hearing on proposed Solmar Commercial Plaza

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider application A05-25 from National Properties Inc. and Northern Capital Corp. (Solmar Development Corp.) for a commercial plaza. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers zoning amendments for 5552 and 5520 Eighth Line

Council will discuss zoning by-law amendments and draft plan approvals for developments at 5552 and 5520 Eighth Line. The meeting also includes a water rate study and awards for engineering and transmission main contracts.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Education and Training Session

Erin council holds closed education session on leadership training

This is a procedural education and training session with no substantive public decisions or discussions. The only agenda item is a closed session for a leadership training workshop under a Municipal Act exemption. No rezonings, contracts, or other municipal business are scheduled.

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Conference Room - Town Hall
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider by-law regulating short-term rentals

Council will consider a by-law to regulate short-term rentals, receive a wastewater project update, and discuss reports on asset management and zoning procedures. Other items include authorizing a transfer payment agreement for the Housing Enabling Water System Fund and awarding a contract for Elora Cataract Trail works. Council will also consider notices of motion opposing provincial bills and supporting tree protection.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment meeting cancelled

This meeting of the Erin Committee of Adjustment was cancelled and did not take place. No decisions or discussions occurred at this session. A single application (A04-25 at 5274 Winston Churchill Blvd.) had been listed on the agenda for a potential hearing.

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CANCELLED
Fri Jun 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Education and Training Session

Erin council to hold closed training on emergency management

This is a procedural education and training session. The council will meet in closed session under the Municipal Act to receive training on emergency management. No decisions or public business are scheduled.

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Hillsburgh Library
Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning amendments for Coscorp and Mattamy subdivisions on Eighth Line

Council will hear reports on Q1 finances, the 2025 tax levy, and proposed 2026 budget guidelines. Key decisions include zoning by-law amendments for two subdivisions at 5552 and 5520 Eighth Line (Coscorp and Mattamy) and a notice of motion from Mayor Dehn on regulating short-term rentals. Several by-laws are slated for passage, including the 2025 tax rate by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approved two zoning by-law amendments for new subdivisions

Council approved Zoning By-law Amendments Z22-06 and Z22-07 for Coscorp at 5552 Eighth Line and Mattamy at 5520 Eighth Line, adopting By-laws 25-47 and 25-48. It also adopted By-laws 25-46 and 25-49, setting 2025 tax rates. The 2025 Tax Levy Report was received and the council directed staff to proceed with the proposed 2026 Budget Guidelines. Delegations from Scott Mingie, Karen Moskal, Tom Clare and Rob Jackett were received for information and the agenda delegation for item 8.4 was approved.

Municipal Council Chamber
Thu May 22, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hold public meeting on zoning amendment for 5483 Trafalgar Rd

The Town of Erin Council will conduct a statutory public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 5483 Trafalgar Rd. The meeting also includes presentations on water infrastructure and police reporting, as well as a closed session regarding water system land acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new procedures for zoning and site‑plan applications

The council approved its agenda and adopted minutes from the May 8 meeting. It directed staff to amend the town’s procedures for zoning‑by‑law amendment and site‑plan control applications, requiring clearance certificates and compliance confirmation. By‑laws 25‑43 and 25‑44 were passed, and the council entered and later reconvened from a closed session on land acquisition matters.

Municipal Council Chamber
Wed May 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hold public hearing for 5666 Winston Churchill Blvd.

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider a planning application for 5666 Winston Churchill Blvd. The meeting includes a public hearing and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu May 8, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on conditions for Hillsburgh Heights subdivision at 5916 Trafalgar

Council will hold a statutory public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 4910 Tenth Line, and consider reports on conditions for a draft plan of subdivision at 5916 Trafalgar Road (Hillsburgh Heights Inc.) and two site alteration agreements for properties on Eighth Line. A motion regarding environmental sustainability and a donation policy report are also on the agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves draft plan conditions for subdivision 23T-21002

The council approved the Erin Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for subdivision 23T-21002 and recommended it be granted draft plan approval by the County of Wellington. It also waived the $2.00 per cubic metre fill charge for site alteration permits at 5520, 5552 and 5525 Eighth Line and authorized staff to finalize the agreements. Council directed staff to create an environmental‑sustainability web page and form an ad‑hoc committee, and passed By‑Law 25‑42.

Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Erin Glen Phase 2 lot control and related by‑laws

The Town of Erin council will review a Part Lot Control Application (PLC25-03) for National Properties' Erin Glen Phase 2 Plan (Plan 61M-261). It will also consider the appointment of alternate municipal law enforcement officers and adopt the corresponding by‑law. Additional items include acquiring a robotic line‑painting device for parks and awarding a contract for the E9 Well House project.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded $2.99M contract for E9 Well House

Council approved the Town’s 2025 Corporate Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan, directing staff to implement them. It awarded a $2,988,000 contract to Baseline Constructors Inc. for the E9 Well House and authorized $45,000 for a robotic line‑painting device for parks. The council also passed by‑laws 25‑39 to 25‑41, appointed alternate municipal law enforcement officers, and appointed Marni Claridge to the County’s Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Education and Training Session

Council holds closed training session on strategic planning

The Town of Erin Council will meet in a closed education and training session under the Municipal Act to receive training on the town's strategic planning process. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is purely procedural and educational.

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✓ Decided: Council entered a closed session to receive education on strategic planning

The council voted to move into a closed session at 5:00 PM to discuss education and training related to the town's strategic planning process. After the closed session, councillors moved to reconvene the meeting in open session at 6:20 PM, which was approved. The education session was then formally received for information.

Municipal Council Chamber
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Public hearing for 5673 Wellington Road 23 application

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for application A02-25 at 5673 Wellington Road 23, and will consider a planning report. The committee will also adopt minutes from its December 17, 2024 meeting and handle standard procedural matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minor variance for water treatment building on Wellington Rd

The Committee of Adjustment approved its agenda and adopted the December 17, 2024 minutes. It then approved Minor Variance Application A02-25, allowing a one‑storey municipal water‑treatment building at 5673 Wellington Road with a 6.0 m rear yard setback. All motions were carried.

Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Public meeting on Thomasfield Homes zoning change for Hillsburgh subdivision

Council will hold a statutory public hearing for a zoning by-law amendment (Z24-01) by Thomasfield Homes Ltd. for a subdivision in Hillsburgh. Reports include the Q4 2024 budget variance and the 2024 Development Charges Statement of the Treasurer. Council will also vote on heritage designation by-laws for seven properties on Main Street in Erin Village. A closed session is scheduled regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal matter.

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✓ Decided: Council withdrew heritage designation for 35 Main St and adopted seven new designations

The council withdrew its decision to designate 35 Main Street under the Ontario Heritage Act. It adopted by‑laws 25‑31 to 25‑37 to designate seven other Main Street properties as heritage sites. The council also endorsed promoting Additional Residential Units to meet the 2051 rural growth forecast and approved the transfer of a $198,078 surplus to the Tax Stabilization Reserve.

Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt new Water Service Rates and Service Fees By-law

The Town of Erin council will review reports on insurance renewal, water rates, drinking water, and risk management. It will adopt three by-laws: Water Service Rates and Service Fees (25‑28), Risk Management Inspectors and Alternate Officials (25‑29), and a Confirming By-law (25‑30). A closed‑session will address personnel matters under the Municipal Act.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 water rates and insurance coverage

The council adopted the agenda and the minutes from the March 13 meeting. It approved a $263,983 annual premium for comprehensive insurance with Marsh Canada Inc. and adopted the new water service rates and fees for 2025. By‑laws 25‑28 to 25‑30, including risk‑management inspector appointments, were also passed.

Municipal Council Chamber
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Council Workshop

Council receives presentation on County Official Plan

The Town of Erin Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation from County of Wellington planning staff on the County's Official Plan. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this policy planning workshop and procedural items.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment meeting for March 19, 2025, is cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Town of Erin Committee of Adjustment is marked as cancelled. The agenda included a public hearing for an application at 9449 Sideroad 10.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Mar 13, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider part lot control exemption for Erin Glen Phase 2 development

Council will discuss and possibly vote on several items including a part lot control exemption for National Properties Inc.'s Erin Glen Phase 2 development, heritage designations for three properties, and the 2025 Community Grants allocation. A wastewater project update will also be presented.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on temporary borrowing by-law for 2025

The Council will consider and potentially adopt several by-laws, including a temporary borrowing by-law to manage 2025 cash flow, a part lot control exemption for the Erin Glen Phase 2 development, and heritage designation by-laws for four properties in Hillsburgh Village. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the proposed acquisition of land for a recreational facility.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 2:30 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Zoning bylaw amendment for 63 & 63A Trafalgar Rd on agenda

The Town of Erin Regular Council meeting on Feb 13, 2025 will consider a zoning bylaw amendment for a subdivision at 63 and 63A Trafalgar Road, set the 2025 interim tax levy, award a contract for municipal well construction and testing, and approve amendments to heritage designation bylaws for seven properties on Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh Village. Council will also vote on new planning services fees and appointment of an Integrity Commissioner. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and land acquisition matters.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award contract for municipal well construction and hydraulic testing

The regular council meeting includes reports on Boundary Road Agreements and appointments to the Grants Review Committee. Council will consider awarding a contract for water well exploration and drilling (RFT 2024-01W). The agenda also includes a closed session for personal matters and land acquisition, followed by approval of a delegated authority by-law and a confirming by-law.

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Municipal Council Chamber
Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

No substantive items in council agenda

This is a regular council meeting for Erin, Ontario, but the provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions listed. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

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Municipal Council Chamber