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Councillor Update - August 6, 2025

  • cathyaylard
  • Aug 6
  • 6 min read

Updated: Aug 7


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Hello,

Since we do not have a Council meeting this month, I’m taking advantage of this brief pause in the schedule to reflect on what has happened in the first half of the year. I am taking this opportunity to step back and assess how our actions are aligning with our Strategic Plan, which are the priorities we’ve set as a Council.


Our Strategic Plan isn’t just a document; it’s our roadmap. It guides decisions, sets clear objectives, and helps us measure progress. Here is a look at what’s been accomplished under each of our strategic pillars.


There is still time to participate in the Budget survey, which closes on August 30. The survey provides the cost per household for some of the services, and I have included them in this review.


NOTE: This is not an official Council record. It’s my own summary and interpretation. This is part of my ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and keeping residents informed on the work being done to move our community forward.



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Goal: Build and sustain robust infrastructure through strategic development, modernization, and financial planning.


1.1 Wastewater and Water Infrastructure Plan

Wastewater

  • WWT Plant - 91% complete, 91% budget spent - completion date tba

  • Elora Cataract Trail - contract awarded for the construction of wastewater and watermains along the trail - June 26

  • Connection of existing properties - contract awarded for the Engineering Design Services for the wastewater infrastructure for existing properties in Erin Village - July 24

  • Monthly and Quarterly Updates - delivered as scheduled

Water


  • Identify level of service and cost of maintaining - completed June 26

    • 360+ km of roads, 48 bridges and culverts ($629 per household in 2025)

    • 10 parks, 4 ball diamonds, 7 soccer pitches, 2 arenas, 3 community centres, community trails, 9 cemeteries

    • 1750 m of water mains & service lines

    • 1 wastewater system - under construction

    • 23 buildings - 1 admin, 2 fire, 6 parks and recreation, 4 roads, 10 water

    • 25 land improvements - 3 admin, 22 parks & rec

    • 58 vehicles

    • machinery - admin, fire, parks and rec, roads, streetlights, water


1.3 Fire Master Plan (fire & emergency - $169 per household in 2025)


1.4 Transportation Master Plan


1.5 Budget and 10-year Forecast

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Goal - Champion a prosperous environment through impactful sustainability and an unwavering commitment to natural preservation.


2.1 Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

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Goal - Cultivate a thriving, inclusive community with dynamic events, improved accessibility, and top-tier amenities.


3.1 Recreation Master Plan and Recreation Programming ($246 per household in 2025)

  • Centre 2000 improvements - fibre internet, electrical work to connect the emergency generator, and new theatre seating now tendered

  • Event Partnerships - Canada Day/Summerfest and Family Day in partnership with the Rotary Club

  • Jason Falk, Operations Supervisor, Facilities & Parks - new hire - Feb 7

  • ErinEngaged survey - Thompson Park (Erin Glen) and future planning

  • New programming - spring ice schedule, yoga classes & other fitness classes, children & youth programs, new summer camp programs, health workshops

  • New equipment - robotic line painting device - $45,000 - April 24

  • Fees and Charges By-law - amendment as a result of community input - Feb 13


3.2 Cultural and Heritage Plan


3.4 Community Safety Plan

  • Crossing Guards - ongoing recruitment for full complement of Crossing Guards

  • Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (By-law Officers)- appointed 2 alternates for backup as required - April 24 (By-law -$41 per household in 2025)


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Goal - Be a leader in rural municipal excellence through innovative and effective governance.


4.1 Customer Service Framework


4.3 Technology Roadmap

  • Information Technology Systems - extensive and ongoing improvements to ensure safe and efficient record management


4.4 Communication Plan

  • Community engagement - digital - 3 projects launched on Erin Engaged

  • Community engagement events - Shamrocks Awards, Touch-a-Truck, Youth Mayor for a Day, Home and Garden Show

  • Marketing - Discover Erin Magazine - Spring/Summer issue released - June 19


4.5 Official Plan - the policy document that guides land use and development within our municipality over the long term. (Planning & Development $86 per household in 2025 & Building Services - $198 per household in 2025)

Public Meetings - Zoning By-law Amendments

  • 5483 Trafalgar Road - to permit the use and operation of the existing rehabilitation centre - a staff report will be presented to Council for consideration at a later date - May 22

  • 4910 Tenth Line, Erin - to permit a new primary single detached dwelling while maintaining the existing dwelling as an additional residential dwelling unit - a staff report will be presented to Council for consideration at a later date - May 8

  • Thomasfield Homes, Hillsburgh (Hillsburgh Trails) - a staff report will be presented to Council for consideration at a later date - April 10

Developments

Motions

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Goal: Stimulate robust economic development and investment opportunities. ($73 per household in 2025)


5.3 Business Retention & Expansion


5.4 Vibrant Community

  • Downtown Beautification - benches, flower planters and baskets in both villages


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Next Council meeting is on September 11.


Note

  • Please do not share my content on social media or copy this content. This approach allows me to continue to offer more in-depth, focused content to my subscribers.

  • The content I share on this website may contain perspectives that do not necessarily reflect the view of Council as a whole.


Please reach out if you need further information. I can be reached at cathy.aylard@erin.ca or 519-278-6514.


Cathy





 
 

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