Councillor Update
- cathyaylard
- Jan 18
- 2 min read
Council Meeting
First Council Meeting of 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Council meetings are usually scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Agendas are usually released the Friday prior to the meeting. Agendas are released to the public at the same time as they are released to Council members.
Council meetings are live streamed and recordings of the meetings are posted online following the meetings.
Agenda includes:
Boundary Road Agreements - roadways that fall under joint jurisdictions
Appointment of the Community Grant Review Committee
Award of RFT (request for tender) - Municipal Wells - Construction & Hydraulic Testing - to establish future water supply sources - funded through Development Charges
Link to agenda
Community Grants
The Town of Erin supports local non-profit, charitable, and youth organizations by providing financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations, through the Community Grant program. Grants will be allocated to a maximum $3,000 per application per budget year.
Councillor Cheyne put forward a motion, which was unanimously supported by Council, to increase the amount of Community Grant funding for 2025 from $20,500 to $30,000.
The deadline for applications is Jan. 31, 2025.
Apply here
Shamrock Awards
With the recent outpouring of love and support for the shamrock, I am anticipating an overwhelming response to the call for nominations for the 2025 Shamrock Awards. It only takes a few minutes to submit a nomination to recognize those making an impact in our community.
Details here
Transportation Master Plan
Get involved in creating the plan on how we will move around our community by vehicle, bike and foot. The first Public Information Session will be held mid-February. Sign up here for updates.
Coldest Night of the Year
February 22, 2025 in support of East Wellington Community Services. Visit the link below to explore how you can participate.
Support Local
Check out the recent article featuring The Busholme in the Winter edition of LivingSpaces Magazine - page 38
Job Opportunities
Check out employment opportunities at the Town of Erin.
ROMA Conference - Rural Ontario Municipalities of Ontario
Now I am off to Toronto to attend the ROMA conference. This year’s event is themed Rural Routes, and offers educational programming, expert panels, and keynotes, all from a unique rural perspective and the day-to-day realities of local municipal leaders. It looks like a great program this year and should be very informative in such a politically dynamic time.
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I can be reached at cathy.aylard@erin.ca or 519-278-6514.