Erin public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for file A13-24, a planning application for 5822 Ninth Line. A planning report, revised site plan, and garage elevation are included. The committee will then decide on the application.
- Public hearing for A13-24 – 5822 Ninth Line
- Planning report and revised site plan (Attachment A) and garage elevation (Attachment B) provided
- Committee decision to follow the hearing
The Committee of Adjustment approved Minor Variance Application A13-24 for 5822 Ninth Line, allowing a two-storey detached garage with a maximum height of 6.7 metres, exceeding the 4.5-metre limit for accessory buildings. The decision was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also adopted the agenda and previous minutes.
- Approved Minor Variance A13-24 for 5822 Ninth Line (carried)
- Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
- Adopted minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council is reviewing several municipal updates including a zoning amendment for Hillsburgh Heights Inc. at 5916 Trafalgar Road. The meeting also includes discussions on upcoming parks and recreation fees, water service rates, and proposed changes to seven heritage designation by-laws.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-09 for Hillsburgh Heights Inc., 5916 Trafalgar Road
- 2025 Parks and Recreation Rates and Fees
- Proposed amendments to seven heritage designation by-laws
- First Quarter 2025 water service rates, service fees, and interim wastewater rates
Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Hillsburgh Heights Inc. at 5916 Trafalgar Road, adopting By-law 24-54. It also approved 2025 parks and recreation fees, first quarter 2025 water rates and interim wastewater rates, and authorized notices for amendments to seven heritage designation by-laws. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved zoning by-law amendment Z21-09 for Hillsburgh Heights Inc., 5916 Trafalgar Road (By-law 24-54)
- Approved 2025 Parks and Recreation Rates and Fees (By-law 24-55)
- Authorized staff to publish Notice of Intention to Amend seven heritage designation by-laws (23-48, 23-49, 23-51, 23-54, 23-57, 23-58, 23-59)
- Approved First Quarter 2025 Water Service Rates and Service Fees (By-law 24-56)
- Approved Interim Wastewater Rates (By-law 24-57)
- Passed By-laws 24-54 to 24-58 inclusive
Regular Council Meeting
Council will deliberate the final 2025 budget and multi-year forecasts, heritage designation changes for properties in Hillsburgh and Erin, and a parking by-law amendment on Spring Street. They will also consider retaining the Shamrock logo and hold a closed session for the CAO performance review.
- Final 2025 Budget and 2026-2028 forecasts
- Delisting and initiating heritage designation of seven properties in Village of Hillsburgh
- Notice of intention to designate heritage properties in Village of Erin
- Amendment of Parking By-law 6000-23 to change no-parking zone from south side to north side of Spring Street
- Retention and enhancement of the Shamrock logo
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council is reviewing the first draft of the 2025 budget and forecasts through 2028. The meeting includes presentations on water infrastructure upgrades and the Credit Valley Conservation 2025 draft budget.
- First Draft 2025 Budget and 2026-2028 Forecasts
- Ainley Group presentation on Water Infrastructure Upgrades
- Credit Valley Conservation 2025 Draft Budget
- Third Quarter Financial Report ending September 30, 2024
- Draft 2023 Financial Statements
Regular Council Meeting
The Erin Town Council will review a proposed procurement policy and procedures, including Schedule A of By-law 24-48. They will also discuss the Municipal Well E9 Wellhead Protection Areas along Wellington County Road 23, with supporting documents and a pre‑consultation notice. The meeting includes routine items such as approvals of minutes and reports on water, wastewater, and finance.
- Review of Procurement Policy and Procedures (By‑law 24-48)
- Consideration of Municipal Well E9 Wellhead Protection Areas on Wellington County Road 23
- Wastewater Project Update presentation
- Finance report under Corporate Services
Regular Council Meeting
The October 10 regular council meeting will consider two Stage 1B earthworks permit applications for sites on Eighth Line, review the award of RFP 2024‑02R for the Transportation Master Plan, and discuss a motion on town branding. Additional items include a confirming by‑law and community announcements.
- Public meeting for Stage 1B earthworks permit at 5520 Eighth Line and 5552 Eighth Line (Mattamy and Coscorp)
- Public meeting for Stage 1B earthworks permit at 5525 Eighth Line (Empire Developments)
- Award of RFP 2024‑02R – Transportation Master Plan
- Councillor Brennan's motion regarding town branding
- Confirming By‑law (24‑47)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council will review the proposed 2025 budget guidelines and the second quarter financial report ending June 30, 2024. The meeting also includes a decision on the reappointment of a representative to the Grand River Conservation Authority.
- Proposed 2025 Budget Guidelines
- Second Quarter Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2024
- Reappointment of the Town’s Representative to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)
- Confirming By-law 24-46
Committee of Adjustment
The Erin Committee of Adjustment will review two development applications: A08-24 for Part Lot 7, Concession 5 (Plan 61R-22250) and A10-24 for 5954 Winston Churchill Boulevard. Each file includes a planning report, site plan, and additional attachments such as accessory building plans or a heritage building conversion proposal. The committee will make decisions on these applications after the standard procedural items.
- Application A08-24 – Part Lot 7, Concession 5 (Plan 61R-22250) with site plan and accessory building details
- Application A10-24 – 5954 Winston Churchill Boulevard with site plan and heritage building conversion to an ARU
- Notice of public hearings for both applications (dated September 4, 2024)
The Committee of Adjustment approved both minor variance applications on the agenda. A08-24 allows an accessory building height of 6.60 m (exceeding the 4.5 m limit) at Part Lot 7, Concession 5. A10-24 permits an additional residential dwelling unit of 189.0 m² (54% of primary unit floor area) at 5954 Winston Churchill Boulevard, exceeding the 50% / 130 m² limit. Both approvals were carried unanimously.
- Approved minor variance A08-24 for accessory building height of 6.60 m (carried)
- Approved minor variance A10-24 for additional dwelling unit floor area of 189.0 m² (carried)
- Adopted minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Erin’s Regular Council Meeting on September 12, 2024, covers routine procedural items including adopting minutes from the August 29 meeting and receiving an annual update from Blue Triton Brands. The council will also review reports on a subdivision agreement and funding proposals for community tree canopy projects.
- Adoption of minutes from August 29, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
- Blue Triton Brands - Town of Erin Annual Update
- Development of Part of Lot 16 & 17, Concession 10; National Properties Inc. Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement
- CVC Funding Proposals to the Green Municipal Fund for community canopies
Council authorized finalizing the Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement for National Properties Inc. (parts of Lot 16 and 17, Concession 10) and approved a resolution acknowledging Credit Valley Conservation's funding proposals for tree planting. The meeting also included a closed session on a market compensation review and passed By-Law 24-45.
- Authorized finalizing Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement for National Properties Inc. (carried)
- Received Blue Triton Brands annual update for information (carried)
- Received CVC funding proposals report and acknowledged partnership for tree planting (carried)
- Received correspondence item 9.1 for information (carried)
- Proceeded into closed session for market compensation review (carried)
- Reconvened into open session and directed staff to proceed as directed (carried)
- Passed By-Law 24-45 (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council will discuss a proposed telecommunication tower in Hillsburgh and a part lot control application for Erin Glen Phase 1. The meeting also includes reviews of a heritage plaque program and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Proposed telecommunication tower at 6113 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh
- Part Lot Control Application (PLC24-03) for National Properties Inc. (Erin Glen Phase 1 Plan 61M-258)
- By-law 24-43 Fees and Charges Amending By-law
- By-law 24-41 Interim Fire Chief Appointment By-law
- Draft Heritage Plaque Program Policy
Council approved a part lot control application for National Properties Inc.'s Erin Glen Phase 1 (Plan 61M-258) and passed By-law 24-42. They also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, concurred with a Rogers telecommunication tower at 6113 Trafalgar Road, and adopted a Heritage Plaque Program policy. All decisions were carried unanimously.
- Approved part lot control application PLC24-03 for Erin Glen Phase 1 (By-law 24-42)
- Approved 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule
- Concurred with Rogers Communications tower at 6113 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh
- Approved Heritage Plaque Program policy and fee amendment (By-law 24-43)
- Passed By-laws 24-41 to 24-44
- Proceeded as discussed in closed session regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeal
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to make a decision on application A07-24. The meeting also includes a request for withdrawal or deferral regarding Part Lot 7, Concession 5.
- Public hearing and decision for File A07-24 at 4972 Third Line
- Request for withdrawal or deferral of application A08-24 for Part Lot 7, Concession 5
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Erin’s Special Council Meeting on August 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Town Hall Meeting Room featured a branding workshop. No formal decisions were listed in the agenda.
Special Council Meeting
The Town Council is holding a special meeting on July 25, 2024. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a Wastewater Construction Open House.
- Wastewater Construction Open House
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Erin’s Special Council Meeting on July 24, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hillsburgh Library (9 Station Street) includes a branding workshop as the only substantive item. Procedural steps such as the call to order, declaration of pecuniary interest, and adjournment are also listed.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold public meetings regarding zoning and site alterations. The body is also reviewing updates to municipal fees, development charges, and a facility allocation policy.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z24-02) for 9151 SR 24 (Willbois Landscaping)
- Site Alteration Permit application for 9516 Side Road 27
- Development Charges By-law 2024
- Fees and Charges Update 2024
- Part Lot Control Application (PLC24-02) for National Properties Inc. (Solmar Erin Glen Phase 1)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on application A09-24 regarding 185 Main Street. The body will review a planning report and comments from the County of Wellington, Canada Post, and other agencies.
- Public hearing and decision on application A09-24 for 185 Main Street
- Requests for withdrawal or deferral for A07-24 (4972 Third Line)
- Requests for withdrawal or deferral for A08-24 (Part Lot 7, Concession 5)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council will review a proposed Development Charges By-law and its background study. The agenda also includes recommendation reports for Official Plan Amendments at 5916 Trafalgar Road North and 63/63A Trafalgar Road, as well as the 2023 Asset Management Plan.
- Public meeting regarding proposed Development Charges By-law
- Official Plan Amendment OP21-01 (OPA 15) for 5916 Trafalgar Road North
- Official Plan Amendment OP23-01 (OPA 16) for 63 and 63A Trafalgar Road
- Review of the 2023 Asset Management Plan
- Review of the 1st Quarter Financial Report ending March 31, 2024
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Erin will conduct a strategic planning workshop during this special council meeting. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application for Part Lot 17, Concession 10 E. The meeting includes a review of the planning report and correspondence from the applicant and Wellington County.
- Minor variance application: A06-24 Part Lot 17, Concession 10 E
Economic Development Strategic Plan Workshop
The Town of Erin is holding a workshop regarding its Economic Development Strategic Plan. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2024, at the Hillsburgh Library.
- Economic Development Strategic Plan Workshop
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council is reviewing a proposed telecommunications tower at 6113 Trafalgar Road. The meeting also includes reports on the Erinville Drive Extension, economic development funds, and financial variance reports.
- Public Information Meeting for proposed telecommunications tower at 6113 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh
- Report regarding Erinville Drive Extension lands
- Economic Development Reserve Fund Update
- Quarter 4 Variance Report ending December 31, 2023
- By-law 24-30: Road Dedication By-law
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several financial reports including the 2024 Tax Levy and 2023 Development Charges. The meeting includes discussions on planning applications for National Properties Inc. and potential renovations for the Erin Community Centre.
- Part Lot Control Application (PLC24-01) for National Properties Inc. (Solmar Glen Erin Phase 1)
- 2024 Tax Levy Report
- 2023 Development Charges - Statement of Treasurer
- Erin Community Centre Renovation - RFT 2024-01PR
- Tax Rate and Levy By-law (24-28)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider application A05-24 regarding 8812 Wellington Road 124. The meeting includes a public hearing and a review of the planning report and County of Wellington comments.
- Public hearing for 8812 Wellington Road 124 (A05-24)
Public Meeting
The Town of Erin is holding a statutory public meeting to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment. The application involves Blackthorn Development Corporation at 63 and 63A Trafalgar Road.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-02 for 63 and 63A Trafalgar Road
- Confirming By-law 24-26
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review a new Municipal Alcohol Policy and its associated risk management policy. The meeting also includes discussions on bridge and culvert replacement, economic development reserves, and a crime prevention presentation.
- Replacement of Bridge 5 and Culvert 2053 (Contract RFT 2024-01R)
- By-law 24-24 Municipal Alcohol Policy
- Erin Residents' Association Crime Prevention Workshop and Neighbourhood Watch Program presentation
- Economic Development Reserve discussion
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council will conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop. The meeting also includes the consideration of a confirming by-law.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
- By-law 24-23 (Confirming By-law)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review a new county-wide noise by-law and a zoning by-law recommendation for 5397 Wellington Road 125. The meeting also includes discussions on the Community Grant Policy and several community delegations.
- New County-Wide Noise By-law (6001-24)
- Zoning By-law recommendation (Z23-05) for 5397 Wellington Road 125
- Community Grant Policy review
- Rotary Club of Erin Summerfest significance designation and alcohol risk management policy
- Erin Agricultural Society Heritage Grant
Committee of Adjustment
The Erin Committee of Adjustment will review two planning applications. The committee will consider reports and comments from the GRCA and County of Wellington regarding properties at 5884 Fifth Line and 11 Thompson Crescent.
- Application A03-24: 5884 Fifth Line
- Application A04-24: 11 Thompson Crescent
- Adoption of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment for Beachcroft Investments Inc. at 63 and 63A Trafalgar Road. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, community grant allocations, and Blue Triton grant funds.
- Official Plan Amendment Application OP23-01 for 63 and 63A Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh
- 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
- Community Grants Allocation Recommendation 2024
- Blue Triton Community Grant 2024 allocation
- By-laws regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 16 and Civil Marriage Solemnization Services
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the Property Tax and Collection Policy and a sole source purchase for Carberry Park Playground. The meeting also includes reports on Fire & Emergency Services, water annual reports, and a delegation regarding green development standards.
- Property Tax and Collection Policy
- Carberry Park Playground - Sole Source Purchase
- Erin Citizens' Climate Lobby - Green Development Standards delegation
- 4th Quarter 2023 Fire & Emergency Services Report
- 2023 Section 11 Annual Reports and Schedule 22 Summary Reports for Erin and Hillsburgh
Committee of Adjustment
The Erin Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and issue a decision on application A02-24 at 9703 Dundas Street East. The agenda also covers adopting minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting and reviewing supporting documents, including a site plan and correspondence from Credit Valley Conservation.
- Public hearing and decision for File Number A02-24 at 9703 Dundas Street East
- Review of planning report and site plan attachments
- Consideration of a letter from Credit Valley Conservation
- Adoption of minutes from the February 21, 2024 Committee meeting
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several reports including a notice of intention to designate heritage properties. The agenda also includes discussions on flag flying policies, insurance renewals, and a traffic consolidation study.
- Notice of Intention to Designate Heritage Properties
- 2024 Insurance Renewal proposal
- Flag Flying Policy Amendment
- Traffic Consolidation Study
- Delegations regarding Pine Ridge Road and Victoria Park
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Erin will review a recommendation report for Site Alteration Permit Application SA05-23. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2024 Temporary Borrowing By-law and several staff appointment by-laws. A delegation from the Celtic Academy of Canada is scheduled to present.
- Recommendation report for Site Alteration Permit Application SA05-23
- Proposed 2024 Temporary Borrowing By-law
- Clerk Appointment By-law 24-11
- Chief Administrative Officer Appointment By-law 24-12
- Delegation from Mary Foley, Celtic Academy of Canada
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider application A01-24 regarding Part Lot 16 and 17, Concessions 10 and 11. The discussion includes a planning report, site plans for blocks 193, 201, and 207, and a Phase 2 minor variance justification letter.
- Public hearing for application A01-24 (Part Lot 16 and 17, Concessions 10 and 11)
- Review of site plans for Blk 193, Blk 201, and Blk 207
- Phase 2 Minor Variance Justification Letter dated January 25, 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review a 2024 Interim Tax By-law and a site alteration permit application for Eighth Line. The meeting also includes a traffic management update and various committee reports.
- Site Alteration Permit application for 5520 Eighth Line and 5552 Eighth Line
- 2024 Interim Tax By-law
- Traffic Management and Construction Update delegation
- 2023 Treasurer's Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Members
- Revised Advisory Committee Policy and Procedures
Special Council Meeting
This special meeting includes a closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations. The agenda also includes the confirmation of By-law 24-07.
- Closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations
- Confirmation of By-law 24-07
Special Council Meeting
The Council will meet for a special session including a closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations. The agenda also includes the consideration of a confirming by-law.
- Closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations
- By-law 24-06 Confirming By-law
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council's special meeting includes a closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual. The agenda also includes the consideration of confirming By-law 1. 24-05.
- Confirming By-law 1. 24-05
- Closed session regarding personal matters under the Municipal Act
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Erin Council will meet to review a Special Occasion Permit request from the Erin Outlaws. The meeting includes a closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual.
- Erin Outlaws Special Occasion Permit
- By-law 24-04 Confirming By-law
Special Council Meeting
Council will review the third quarter financial report ending September 30, 2023. The meeting includes a presentation on digital communications and several proposed by-laws.
- Third Quarter Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2023
- Contract 2023-04C - RFP Strategic Plan Consultant
- By-law 24-01: Building Inspector Appointment
- By-law 24-02: Expropriation By-law
- By-law 24-03: Confirming By-law