Sept. 24 meeting — Regular Council
Gravel pit rehabilitation, new street and park names, and an equine sector update.
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Council recaps
September 24, 2026 — Regular Council Meeting
- Pit agreement: The operator gave up its aggregate licence and now wants to fill the pit. Council questioned staff about the site alteration agreement.
- Payment and roads: The Town receives $10 million over 20 years. The operator pays truck-related road damage separately, not from that $10 million.
- Fill testing: Incoming fill is tested by a chemical lab before it arrives. Rush results take about 24 hours.
- Review: Council carried a motion for a full legal and staff review of the site alteration by-law. A public report is due by the end of Q1 2027.
- Legal and budget: Staff will hold a closed session with legal counsel on the agreement. Monitoring costs will go into the 2027 budget.
- Pit process: Staff will develop a standard process with the Ministry of Natural Resources and review unregulated fill sites in town.
- Expert input: Ministry and aggregate-industry experts will be invited to speak to the incoming council.
September 10, 2026 — Regular Council Meeting
Based on the Town of Erin’s official Council Highlights.
- Conservation budget: Erin’s share of Credit Valley Conservation’s draft 2027 budget would rise from about $93,000 to $106,000. It funds watershed management, climate resilience and environmental monitoring.
- Election finances: New members joined the County’s Joint Compliance Audit Committee, which reviews candidates’ campaign finances.
- Short-term rentals: Council discussed one rental unit per property, up to three guest rooms, an on-site operator and parking rules. No decision was made; staff will review other municipalities’ rules.
- Closed session: Council discussed tribunal proceedings, a confidential program application and employment matters privately.
Aug. 13 meeting — Special Council
Budget and planning items.
Key Town projects
The issues we’re talking about
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- Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee — Advises Council on environmental and sustainability matters. Meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Town Hall.
- Erin Economic Development Committee — Advises Council on growing Erin’s local economy and supporting businesses. Meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Town Hall.
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- Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Committee — Advises on parks, trails, and recreation needs and projects across Erin. Meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at Town Hall.
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Community notice — Village of Erin Infrastructure Project (wastewater, water and road rehabilitation): Public Information Meeting, Session 2. The Town is holding it on Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. (presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.) in the Shamrock Room, Centre 2000, 14 Boland Drive, Erin. The same information was presented at Session 1 on September 28, so residents only need to attend one session. Seating is limited — arrive early. Meeting materials will be posted on the Town of Erin website following the sessions.
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Environment Canada snapshot issued Sept. 30, 2026 at 6:22 p.m. EDT.
Thu, Oct. 1A few showers ending near noon, then cloudy, 40% chance of showers · 23° / 11°
Fri, Oct. 2Cloudy, 30% chance of showers · 19° / 5°
Sat, Oct. 3Sunny · 18° / 4°
Sun, Oct. 4Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers · 20° / 7°
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