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Lanark County Ontario average (StatCan 2021 Census)
Population75,760
Median household income$88,000
Median home value$452,000
Recent meetings
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Economic Development
Council to adopt new Planning Department user fee schedule and related bylaw
The Economic Development Committee will consider endorsing the Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI) initiative, approve Official Plan Amendment No. 18 for aggregate resources, adopt a new Planning Department user fee schedule with a transition period and fee‑reduction authority, and grant draft approval to the Matheson & Rosedale Subdivision plan in Montague. Additional communications on updates to the Aggregates Resource Act, federal forestry support, and the Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act will be received as information.
- Endorse Lanark County participation in the REDI Initiative (regional immigration)
- Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (Aggregate Resources), File No. 2603‑OP‑LC
- Adopt Planning Department User Fee Schedule; direct clerk to bring further updates; authorize fee reductions during transition to Jan 1 2027
- Draft approval of Plan of Subdivision for Matheson & Rosedale (Lot 20, Concession 3, Montague)
- Receive communications on Aggregates Resource Act policy updates, federal forestry sector support, and Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Immediately Following the Public Works Committee
Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Jeffrey Carroll, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6 - 11 May 27, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee
held on May 27, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
12 i) Updates to Certain Operational Policies Under the
Aggregates Resource Act
Ministry of Natural Resources
13 ii) Federal Support for the Forestry Sector
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
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14 iii) Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act
(Planning Act Changes)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
15 - 21 iv) Alto High Speed Rail Resolutions
Various Municipalities
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the June Economic
Development Committee meeting be received as
information.
9. CONSENT REPORTS
10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
22 - 31 i) ED-01-2026 Regional Economic Development Through
Immigration (REDI) Initiative 2026
Adam Amza, Program Coordinator, Lanark &
Renfrew Immigration Settlement Se
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Public Works
Committee to weigh $267K fleet replacement, user fee update
The Public Works Committee will consider three main items: adopting an updated user fee schedule for cost recovery, authorizing the purchase of five vehicles for $267,000 plus HST, and declaring surplus lands on Rainbow Valley Drive. A communication from Halton Hills regarding invasive plant rules will also be received as information.
- PW-15-2026: Adopt updated Public Works user fee schedule, with further updates planned for January 2027
- PW-16-2026: Authorize purchase of five fleet vehicles (cargo van, electric patrol truck, three half-ton trucks) for $267,000 + HST
- PW-17-2026: Declare Parts 3-6 of Plan 27R11827 on Rainbow Valley Drive surplus for sale
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AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Immediately Following the County Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Lanark County Administration
Building
Councillor Steve Fournier, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 8 May 27, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held
on May 27, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9 - 12 i) Modernizing Ontario's Invasive Plants Rules to Protect
Taxpayers, Municipal Lands, Agriculture, Natural
Heritage and Local Gardens
Town of Halton Hills
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the June Public Works
Committee meeting be received as information.
9. CONSENT REPORTS
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10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
13 - 16 i) PW-15-2026 Public Works User Fees Review
Sean Derouin, Director of Public Works
Suggested Motion:
THAT, Council adopt the Public Works Department User
Fee Schedule;
AND THAT, the Clerk be directed to bring forward
further user fees and charges updates at the August
Corporate Services Meeting, with a planned bylaw
effective date of January 1, 2027.
17 - 32 ii) PW-16-2026 Enterprise Fleet Replacement Plan
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
County Council
Council to allocate $2.496M for homelessness prevention programs
County Council will vote on the 2026-27 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan, allocating $2,496,000 in provincial funding across emergency shelter, supportive housing, outreach, and housing assistance. The agenda also includes approval of the 2025 audited financial statements and a by-law for a Medical Tiered Response Program Agreement. Other items include appointments to the Business Retention and Expansion Core Working Group and routine approvals of committee reports and minutes.
- Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding of $2,496,000 allocated among Emergency Shelter ($200,000), Supportive Housing ($830,000), Community Outreach ($801,200), Housing Assistance ($540,000), and Administration ($124,800).
- Approval of 2025 audited financial statements presented by KPMG LLC and appointment of KPMG for the 2026 audit.
- First, second, and third reading of By-law No. 2026-21: Medical Tiered Response Program Agreement.
- Appointment of Councillors Christa Lowry and Toby Randell to the Business Retention and Expansion Core Working Group.
- Approval of reserve transfers for the year ending December 31, 2025, as per Report FIN-07-2026.
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COUNTY OF LANARK
LANARK COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD, PERTH,
ON
AGENDA
LANARK COUNTY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
5:00 P.M.
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
Warden Richard Kidd, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. NOTICE OF LIVESTREAMING
3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
4. O'CANADA
5. MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
6. ROLL CALL
7. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
8. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
5 - 8 June 10, 2026
Suggested Motion by Councillor Matheson:
THAT, the minutes of the Lanark County Council
Meeting held on June 10, 2026 be approved as
circulated.
9 - 10 i) June 17th, 2026
Suggested Motion by Councillor Carroll:
THAT, the minutes of the Special Lanark County
Council Meeting held on June 17, 2026 be approved as
circulated.
9. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Suggested Motion by Councillor Tennant:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
10. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
11. PRESENTATIONS
i) Development Asset Builders Award
Sharon Halladay, Lanark County Child and Youth
Services Collaborative
11 - 105 ii) 2025 Audited Financial Statements Presentation
Lori Huber, KPMG LLC
Suggested Motion by Councillor Fournier:
THAT, County Council approve the 2025 Financial
Statements as presented;
AND THAT, County Council appoint KPMG LLC to
complete the 2026 Lanark County audit.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
13. REPORTS
106 - 110 i) C
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Special County Council
Council to vote on closing and selling part of former County Road 43
Lanark County Council will consider adopting committee reports from Economic Development and Public Works, and vote on a by-law to stop up, close, and sell a portion of former County Road 43 in Montague Township. A confirming by-law is also scheduled for passage.
- By-law No. 2026-18 to stop up, close and sell a portion of former County Road 43 (Parts 1,3,4,5,6 of Plan 27R-11827 and Parts 1-9, 27R12704 in Montague Township)
- Adoption of Economic Development Committee report (June 24, 2026)
- Adoption of Public Works Committee report (June 24, 2026)
- By-law No. 2026-23 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
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COUNTY OF LANARK
LANARK COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD, PERTH,
ON
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
LANARK COUNTY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
Warden Richard Kidd, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. NOTICE OF LIVESTREAMING
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion by Councillor Dowdall:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. PRESENTATIONS
7. COMMUNICATIONS
8. REPORTS
i) Economic Development: June 24, 2026 (To be projected
at the meeting)
Chair, Councillor Jeff Carroll
Suggested Motion by Councillor Carroll:
THAT, the June Report of the Economic Development
Committee of the Whole be adopted as presented.
ii) Public Works: June 24, 2026 (To be projected at the
meeting)
Chair, Councillor Steve Fournier
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Suggested Motion by Councillor Fournier:
THAT, the June Report of the Public Works Committee
of the Whole be adopted as presented.
9. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
None
10. BY-LAWS AND MOTIONS
3 - 6 i) By-law No. 2026-18: Stop Up, Close and Sell a Portion
of Former County Road 43
Suggested Motion by Councillor Rainer:
THAT, County Council has given the following By-Law a
first, second and third reading, passed and signed by
the Warden and Clerk:
By-law No. 2
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Natural Heritage System Working Group
Visioning workshop summary and communications plan for Natural Heritage System Strategy presented
The Working Group will receive a presentation on the summary of input from the May 27 visioning workshop and discuss the communications plan for the Natural Heritage System Strategy. The group will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and adopt the agenda. An Early Engagement Tool for community input will go online from June 29 to July 31.
- Presentation of Visioning Workshop Summary and Communications Plan by Elizabeth Boldt
- Discussion of next steps including digital library and background report completion by August
- Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting
- Early Engagement Tool launching June 29 to July 31 for community input on natural heritage values
- Adoption of the agenda as presented
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NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM
WORKING GROUP
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 2:00 PM
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Warden Richard Kidd, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2 - 4
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Natural Heritage Working Group
meeting held on May 27th, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DISCUSSION REPORTS
5 - 22 i) Visioning Workshop Summary and Communications Plan
Elizabeth Boldt, Climate and Environmental
Coordinator
6. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Natural Heritage System Working Group - 27 May 2026 Minutes
MINUTES
MAY 27th MEETING
NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING
GROUP
The Natural Heritage System Working Group met on Wednesday, May
27, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99
Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario
Members Present: Agriculture (OFA, Lanark Federation of
Agriculture) - Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow,
Lorne Hudson
Terrestrial Biology/Naturalists (Mississippi
Valley Fields Naturalist Club) - Paul Frigon
Conservation and Land Trusts (Mississippi
Madawaska Land Trust) - Steve Blight
Forestry (Lanark County Forestry Working
Group) - Brian Anderson
Community/Public (Climate Network Lanark)
- Doreen Donald
Steve Fournier, Counc
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
Special County Council
Council to consider Development Charges Reduction Program
The special meeting agenda includes a report on the Development Charges Reduction Program presented by CAO Kurt Greaves. Council will discuss and potentially decide on the program. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law for proceedings.
- Development Charges Reduction Program report and discussion
- By-law No. 2026-20 confirming proceedings of the meeting
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COUNTY OF LANARK
LANARK COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD, PERTH,
ON
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
LANARK COUNTY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
5:00 P.M.
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
Warden Richard Kidd, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. REPORTS
i) Development Charges Reduction Program
Kurt Greaves, Chief Administrative Officer
Suggested Motion by Councillor King:
To be determined by Council.
4. CONFIRM COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
2 i) By-law No. 2026-20: Confirming By-Law
Suggested Motion by Councillor Fournier:
THAT, By-law 2026-20, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the special Council meeting held on June
17, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and
passed and signed by the Warden and Clerk.
5. ADJOURNMENT
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THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF LANARK
BYLAW NO. 2026-20
A BYLAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF LANARK AT ITS SPECIAL MEETING
HELD ON THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE 2026
WHEREAS, by Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, the
powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;
AND WHEREAS, Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.
2001, c. 25, the powers of every Council are to be exercised by bylaw;
AND WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of
the Corporation of the County o
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Corporate Services
Corporate Services Committee to recommend Rescue Services Review Option 1 for 2027 budget
The committee will recommend that Council proceed with Option 1 from the Rescue Services Review follow-up and include its costs in the 2027 budget. It will also consider a Medical Tiered Response Program agreement and receive updates on development charges, along with several communications on provincial issues such as emergency room reform and OPP billing.
- Rescue Services Review follow-up (DC-03-2026) recommending Option 1 with 2027 budget costs
- Medical Tiered Response Program Agreement (C-07-2026) for municipal participation
- Development Charge Fund Update at December 31, 2025 (FIN-06-2026)
- Communication supporting Finlay’s Law on emergency room reform from Township of Puslinch
- Communication calling for return to property tax reassessment cycle from Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus
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AGENDA
CORPORATE SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Immediately following the Community Services
Committee Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Toby Randell, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Please silence all electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 - 10 May 13, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Corporate Services
Committee held on May 13, 2026 be approved as
circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
11 - 15 i) Support of Finlay's Law on Emergency Room Reform
Township of Puslinch
16 - 21 ii) A Call to Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle
Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, Township of
North Glengarry
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22 - 25 iii) Review of the OPP Municipal Police Billing Model
Various Municipalities
26 - 32 iv) Municipal Leaders Bring Unified Voice to Queen's Park
Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus
33 - 34 v) Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act Annual
Compliance Results
Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and
Response
35 - 39 vi) Changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act
Various Municipalities
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the May Corporate
Services Committee meeting be received as
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Community Services
County to allocate $4.4M for child care expansion in Mississippi Mills and Carleton Place
The Community Services Committee will decide on major child care expansion funding: up to $3,293,137 for Mississippi Mills (78 new spaces) and $1,058,255 combined for Carleton Place (48 child care spaces plus kindergarten and school-age spaces). The committee will also consider creating a Youth Recreation Program funded by Warden’s Golf Tournament revenue with a possible County match up to $50,000, and authorize a fleet management agreement for the Lanark County Housing Corporation. A report on 2025 housing and homelessness will be received for information.
- $3,293,137 Canada-Ontario ELCC Infrastructure Fund allocation to Mississippi Mills for 78 new child care spaces
- $557,356 ELCC Infrastructure Fund allocation to Carleton Place for 48 additional child care spaces at Carambeck
- $500,899 child care mitigation funding to Carleton Place for 39 kindergarten and 45 school-age spaces
- Proposed Youth Recreation Program using Warden’s Golf Tournament revenue, with possible County match up to $50,000 per year
- Authorize Lanark County Housing Corporation to enter fleet management agreement with Enterprise and purchase three vans at $50,000 each
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Immediately following the County Council Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Rickey Minnille, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 9 May 13, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Community Services Committee
meeting held on May 13, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. CONSENT REPORTS
10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
10 - 12 i) SS-07-2026 Warden's Golf Tournament Revenue -
Youth Recreation Program
Emily Hollington, Director of Social Services
Suggested Motion:
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THAT, Council authorize proceeding with Option ____.
13 - 16 ii) SS-08-2026 Funding for 2026 Child Care Expansion
Projects
Emily Hollington, Director of Social Services
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the additional Canada-Ontario Early Learning
and Child Care Infrastructure Fund allocation of up to
$3,293,137 be provided to the Municipality of
Mississippi Mills to support the creation of 78 additional
CWELCC child care spaces at its new centre;
AND THAT, staff be authorized to enter into a revised
service agreement with the Municipality of
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Wed May 27, 2026
Public Works
Committee to consider Enterprise Fleet Management contract
The Public Works Committee will discuss three reports: a road closure bylaw for a surplus lot at Highway 43/Rainbow Valley Drive, an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. for an umbrella fleet services contract, and a staff direction to apply for FCM's Climate Ready Plans program. Communications include a joint federal minister request regarding the Andrewsville Bridge and a call for provincial action on threats to municipal public works workers.
- Sale of surplus lot at Highway 43/Rainbow Valley Drive — committee recommends passing road closure bylaw
- Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. — committee recommends entering umbrella fleet services contract, allowing lower-tier municipalities to opt in
- Climate Adaptation Plan — committee directs staff to apply for FCM's Climate Ready Plans and Processes program
- Andrewsville Bridge — United Counties of Leeds and Grenville proposes joint federal minister meeting request
- AORS communication on escalating threats to municipal public works workers
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AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Immediately Following the County Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Lanark County Administration
Building
Councillor Steve Fournier, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 8
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held
on March 25, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9 - 10 i) Andrewsville Bridge - Joint Federal Minister Request
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
11 - 14 ii) Municipal Public Works Workers Facing Escalating
Threats on the Job - AORS Calls for Provincial Action
Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS)
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the May Public Works
Committee meeting be received as information.
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9. CONSENT REPORTS
10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
15 - 18 i) PW-10-2026 Sale of Surplus Lot - Highway 43/Rainbow
Valley Drive
Cindy Deachman, Public Works Business Manager
Suggested Motion:
THAT, Council pass a by-law to close that portion of
County Road 43 road allowance which has been
declared surplus and is currently listed for sale.
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Wed May 27, 2026
Striking Committee
Approve BR+E Working Group terms and appoint Rideau and Forestry reps
The Striking Committee will vote to approve the Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Core Working Group and Community Leaders Group Terms of Reference. It will also appoint a councillor as the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Representative and two individuals as Forestry Representatives to the Natural Heritage System Working Group. The meeting includes routine approval of the April 22 minutes.
- Approve BR+E Core Working Group Terms of Reference
- Approve BR+E Community Leaders Group Terms of Reference
- Appoint Councillor XXXX as Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Representative
- Appoint Brian Anderson and Martin Streit as Forestry Representatives to the Natural Heritage System Working Group
- Approve minutes of the Striking Committee meeting held on April 22, 2026
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AGENDA
STRIKING
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Lanark County Administration Building
Council Chambers
Councillor Brian Dowdall, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None at this time.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3 - 5
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Striking Committee meeting held on
April 22nd, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
i) May 27th, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
6. REPORTS
6 - 14 i) Business Retention and Expansion Project Groups
Jasmin Ralph, Clerk
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the BR+E Project Groups - BR+E Core Working
Group and BR+E Community Leaders Terms of
Reference be approved.
15 - 28 ii) Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Appointment
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Jasmin Ralph, Clerk
THAT, Councillor XXXX be appointed as the Rideau
Corridor Landscape Strategy Representative.
iii) Natural Heritage Working Group - Forestry
Representative
Jasmin Ralph, Clerk
Suggested Motion:
THAT, Brian Anderson and Martin Streit are appointed
as Forestry Representatives to the Natural Heritage
System Working Group.
7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
8. NEXT MEETING
At the call of the Chair.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at p.m. on a motion from
Councillors
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Striking Committee - 22 Apr 2026 Minutes
MINUTES
APRIL MEETING O
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Wed May 27, 2026
Natural Heritage System Working Group
Natural Heritage Working Group holds visioning workshop to guide strategy
The Lanark County Natural Heritage System Working Group will conduct a Visioning Workshop presented by North South Environmental Consultants. The workshop includes a presentation, breakout group discussions, and a report‑back to gather community input that will inform the Natural Heritage System Strategy. Procedural items include approval of February 4, 2026 minutes and adoption of the agenda.
- Visioning Workshop by North South Environmental Consultants – presentations, breakout groups, and report‑back
- Discussion of Natural Heritage System RFP results – staff directed to proceed with early‑engagement mapping
- Approval of minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting
- Adoption of the agenda as presented
- Call for additional feedback by June 3, 2026 (email: [email protected])
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NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM
WORKING GROUP
AGENDA
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 2:00 PM
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Warden Richard Kidd, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2 - 4 April 16th, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Natural Heritage Working Group
meeting held on April 15th, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DISCUSSION REPORTS
5 - 21 i) NHS Visioning Process
North South Environmental Consultants
6. VERBAL REPORTS
7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Natural Heritage System Working Group - 15 Apr 2026 Minutes
MINUTES
APRIL MEETING OF 2026
NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING
GROUP
The Natural Heritage System Working Group met on Wednesday, April
15, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99
Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario
Members Present: Agriculture (OFA, Lanark Federation of
Agriculture) - Lorne Hudson
Terrestrial Biology/Naturalists (Mississippi
Valley Fields Naturalist Club) - Paul Frigon
Conservation and Land Trusts (Mississippi
Madawaska Land Trust) - Steve Blight
Recreation/Trails (Lanark County Trails
Committee Representative) - Peter Osborne
Community/Public (Climate Network Lanark)
- Doreen Donald
Staff/Others Present: K. Gre
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Wed May 27, 2026
Economic Development
Committee recommends one-year trail rider pilot on Tay Havelock Trail
The Economic Development Committee will consider approving two Mississippi Mills Official Plan amendments and recommend a one-year pilot project allowing Ontario Federation of Trail Riders members on the Tay Havelock Trail. A report introducing a Business Retention and Expansion program and a communication about Centre for Workforce Development expansion are also on the agenda.
- Recommendation to approve Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendment No. 35 (enabling CPPS)
- Recommendation to approve Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendment No. 34 (Downtown Secondary Plan)
- Proposed one-year pilot project to allow Ontario Federation of Trail Riders on Tay Havelock Trail, with bylaw updates
- Introduction of Business Retention and Expansion report (BRE-01-2026)
- Communication: Centre for Workforce Development selected to expand services to Renfrew and Lanark Counties
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Immediately Following the Public Works Committee
Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Jeffrey Carroll, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 10
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee
held on April 22, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
11 - 14 i) Centre for Workforce Development Selected to Expand
Services to Renfrew and Lanark Counties
Centre for Workforce Development
15 - 29 ii) Alto Resolutions
Various Municipalities
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the May Economic
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Development Committee meeting be received as
information.
9. CONSENT REPORTS
10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
30 - 39 i) BRE-01-2026 Business Retention and Expansion
Introduction
Tim Woods, Lanark County Business Retention
and Expansion Coordinator
Suggested Motion:
THAT, Report BRE-01-2026 Business Retention and
Expansion Introduction be received for information.
40 - 53 ii) PD-10-2026 Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendments
No. 35 - Enabling CPPS, Lanark County File No. 2604-
OP-M
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Wed May 13, 2026
Government Relations Working Group
Discussing provincial delegation topics for AMO conference
The Government Relations Working Group is discussing and selecting proposed delegation topics for the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference. Four proposals are under consideration, each requesting additional provincial funding or support on issues including long-term care complex needs, court security costs, alternative levels of care beds, and secondary triage for paramedic calls. No decisions have been made at this meeting; it is a discussion item.
- Proposal to Ministry of Long-Term Care: request additional funding for complex care needs at Lanark Lodge, citing increased staff WSIB claims and leaves
- Proposal to Ministry of the Solicitor General: request cost-recovery grants for rising court security costs after Lanark County assumed responsibility from Perth
- Proposal to Ministry of Health: funding for alternative levels of care beds or Ontario Health at Home support due to hospital discharge challenges for complex/homeless patients
- Proposal to Ministry of Health: secondary triage at Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre to divert low-acuity paramedic calls from ERs
- Discussion of AMO Conference hospitality suite update
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AGENDA
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
WORKING GROUP
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:30 PM
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor B. King, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Government Relations Working Group meeting
held on April 22nd, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DISCUSSION REPORTS
2 - 6 i) 2026 AMO Delegation Proposals
Jasmin Ralph, Clerk
ii) AMO Conference - Hospitality Suite Update
6. ADJOURNMENT
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Government Relations Working Group
Proposed 2026 AMO Delegation Topics
Jasmin Ralph, Clerk
May 13th, 2026
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Ministry of Long-T erm Care
Request: Additional Funding for Complex Care Needs
Reasoning: Residents at Lanark Lodge have increasingly complex care needs, on
occasion requiring support and services beyond what can be provided through
traditional care teams. Unfortunately, these complex care needs are contributing to
increased WSIB claims and short and long term leaves taken by staff. We are
requesting additional funding and support to assist residents that have complex care
needs, specifically behavioural support staffing. This funding can be for LTCH or for
specialized locat
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Wed May 13, 2026
Community Services
Committee to approve $1.15M in housing funding for 2026-27
The Community Services Committee will consider approving the 2026-27 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative investment plan, allocating $915,400 for housing new construction and $238,500 for rental assistance and rehabilitation. The committee will also discuss updates to the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care expansion plan, a service agreement for child care funding, and a homelessness update. These items are scheduled for the May 13, 2026 meeting immediately following County Council.
- Proposed allocation of $915,400 COCHI funding, including $869,630 for new affordable housing construction and $45,770 for administration
- Proposed allocation of $238,500 OPHI funding for rental assistance ($166,090) and multi-unit rehabilitation ($60,485) plus administration
- Authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for one-time COCHI funding of $869,630 to build affordable housing in Lanark County or Smiths Falls
- Revised Directed Growth Plan for Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system expansion
- Service agreement with Centre Éducatif Les Petits Trésors for child care funding under CWELCC
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Immediately following the County Council Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Rickey Minnille, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 9 April 8, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Community Services Committee
meeting held on April 8, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. CONSENT REPORTS
10 - 11 i) LL-07-2026 Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) Public
Inspection Report Dated April 15, 2026
Shawna Stone, Director of Long-Term Care
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the recommendations contained in the following
Consent Reports for the May Community Services
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Committee meeting be approved:
LL-07-2026 Ministry of Long-Term Care Public
Inspection Report dated April 15, 2026.
10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
12 - 15 i) SS-03-2026 Community Housing Renewal Strategy
(COCHI/OPHI) 2026-27 Investment Plan
Kaitlyn Murray, Housing Services Manager
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the Canada-Ontario Community Housing
Initiative (COCHI) funding of $915,400 and the Ontario
Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funding of $238,500
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Wed May 13, 2026
Corporate Services
Committee to consider development charges amending by-law
The Corporate Services Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations to Council, including approval of a Development Charges Amending By-law, a Cross Border Billing Agreement with Renfrew County, and a one-year pilot project for low-acuity patient transfers. The committee will also receive informational reports on council compensation, asset management plan updates, budget impacts, and communications on provincial legislation.
- Development Charges Amending By-law – staff recommend approval
- Cross Border Billing Agreement with Renfrew County – staff recommend approval
- One-year pilot project with Lanark Transportation Association for low-acuity patient transfers – staff recommend approval
- 2026 Council Compensation Comparison – receive as information
- Asset Management Plan Annual Update – receive as information
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AGENDA
CORPORATE SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Immediately following the Community Services
Committee Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Toby Randell, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Please silence all electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 10 April 8, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Corporate Services
Committee held on April 8, 2026 be approved as
circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
11 - 13 i) Strengthening Municipal Accountability and Public Trust
(Bill 9)
City of Sarnia, Municipality of Tweed
14 - 17 ii) Request for Provincial School Board Governance
Consultation Process
City of Pickering
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Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the May Corporate
Services Committee meeting be received as
information.
9. CONSENT REPORTS
18 - 20 i) C-05-2026 - 2026 Council Compensation Comparison
Jasmin Ralph, Clerk
21 - 26 ii) FIN-03-2026 Asset Management Plan Annual Update
Kevin Wills, Treasurer
27 - 30 iii) FIN-04-2026 Budget Impacts Per Ontario Regulation
284/09
Kevin Wills, Treasurer
THAT, the recommendations contained in the following
Consent Reports for the May Corporate Services
Committee meeting be app
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Tue May 12, 2026
Land Division
Public hearing for three land division applications
The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing for three new consent applications: a new lot on Bolingbroke Road in Tay Valley Township, a lot addition on Drummond Concession 2 in Drummond/North Elmsley, and a lot addition on Avenue 4A in Beckwith Township. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its December 9, 2025 meeting. All decisions are subject to conditions outlined in staff reports.
- Application B26/004: Proposed 1.0-ha rural residential lot (new lot) on Bolingbroke Road, Tay Valley Township, from 11.5-ha parent parcel
- Application B26/006: Lot addition on Drummond Concession 2, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
- Application B24/033: Lot addition on Avenue 4A, Township of Beckwith
- Approval of December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Staff recommendation for B26/004 to grant provisional consent subject to conditions including road widening and civic address
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AGENDA
LAND DIVISION
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting
Administration Building and via Zoom
99 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, ON
Membership: Chair Doug James, Jim McIntosh, and Steven
Lewis
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3 - 7
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Land Division Committee meeting
held on December 9, 2025, be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
6. NEW APPLICATIONS
The Land Division Committee reviewed the reports for the
following new applications to be considered at the 10:00
a.m. public hearing.
8 - 46 6.1 B26/004
David Deacon
New Lot
Part Lot 10 Concession 3 in the geographic Township of
South Sherbrooke
Tay Valley Township
Bolingbroke Road
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47 - 85 6.2 B26/006
Donald Joseph Hogan and Shirley Elizabeth Hogan
Lot Addition
Part Lot 6 Concession 1 in the geographic Township of
Drummond
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
Drummond Concession 2
86 - 130 6.3 B24/033
Jack Reginald Kevin Helmer and Valerie Lynn Spence
Lot Addition
Part Lot 6 Concession 9
Township of Beckwith
Avenue 4A
7. DEFERRED APPLICATIONS
8. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
9. COMMUNICATIONS/OTHER BUSINESS
10. PROVISIONAL CONSENT GRANTED
11. PROVISIONAL CONSENT DEFERRED
12. PROVISIONAL CONSENT DENIED
13. UPCO
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Tue May 12, 2026
Climate Action Working Group
Group discusses petition to ban lead fishing tackle in Ontario
The Climate Action Working Group will receive a communication from the Get the Lead Out campaign, which requests a council resolution endorsing a petition to ban lead fishing tackle under 50g/6.5cm. Members will also discuss a Climate Action Update and a Climate Adaptation Plan presented by staff.
- Get the Lead Out Campaign – communication requesting endorsement of petition to restrict lead fishing tackle
- Climate Action Update by Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Program Coordinator
- Climate Adaptation Plan by Elizabeth Boldt
- Approval of December 11, 2025 minutes
- Delegation (10 minutes) – item not specified
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AGENDA
CLIMATE ACTION
WORKING GROUP
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 AM
Lanark County Administration Building
DNE Room
Councillor Toby Randell, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the December 11th, 2025 minutes of the Climate Action Working
Group be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COMMITTEE
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
3 - 8 i) Get the Lead Out Campaign
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the May Climate Action
Working Group meeting be received as information.
9. DISCUSSION REPORTS
9 - 16 i) Climate Action Update
Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Program
Coordinator
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17 - 25 ii) Climate Adaptation Plan
Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Program
Coordinator
10. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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April 8, 2026
Lanark County
99 Christie Lake Road
Perth, OntarioK7H 3C6
Dear Warden and Reeve Richard Kidd and Council Members
Canada’s lakes and waterways are among our most treasured natural spaces. They are places where
families gather, wildlife thrives, and traditions such as fishing are passed from one generation to
the next. Yet ben
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Mon May 4, 2026
Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee
Lanark County trails sub-committee considers OFTR trail agreement
The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee will review a staff report on a potential user agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR). Staff recommend taking no action at this time and revisiting the proposal in 2027 when the K&P Trail transfers to county management. The meeting will also cover spring and summer maintenance plans for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, Conboy Trail, and Tay Havelock Trail, along with updates on tourism promotions and high-speed rail impacts.
- Staff report on a potential user agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR), noting the group holds $15 million in liability insurance
- K&P Trail update: county requests a 90-day extension for title and survey due diligence before acquisition
- Spring and summer maintenance plans for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, Conboy Trail, and Tay Havelock Trail
- Tourism promotion updates as part of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trails project
- Discussion on potential impacts from the proposed High Speed Rail line to local trails
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AGENDA
LANARK COUNTY
MUNICIPAL TRAILS
SUB-COMMITTEE
Monday, May 4, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Lanark County Administration Building
Council Chambers
President, , Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3 - 8 March 6, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Lanark County Municipal
Trails Sub-Committee meeting held on March 6, 2026
be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as amended.
5. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
i) Trail Expansion Possibilities Between the K&P and OVRT
Jon Wilson, President and Trails Master, Ottaway
Valley ATV Club
6. COMMUNICATIONS
7. REPORTS
9 - 11 i) Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR)
Kurt Greaves, CAO
Suggested Motion:
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THAT, the Trails Committee take no action in regards
to an agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail
Riders (OFTR) at this time.
ii) K&P Trail Update
Kurt Greaves, CAO
iii) OVRT & Conboy Trail Update
Jonathan Allen, Facilities Coordinator
iv) Silver Chain Challenge
Vanessa Dow, Tourism and Corporate
Communications Coordinator
v) Tourism Update
Vanessa Dow, Tourism and Corporate
Communications Coordinator
vi) ATV Update
Brian Stewart, User Representative
vii) Snowmobile Update
Graham Patterson and Chris Angell, User
Representatives
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the verbal results be received for information.
8.
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Economic Development
Committee discusses Official Plan Amendment No. 17 and Lanark Community Forest
The Economic Development Committee will review an Official Plan Amendment regarding growth management and receive a presentation on the Lanark Community Forest. The meeting also includes updates on various sub-committees and a confidential discussion regarding the K&P Trail.
- Official Plan Amendment No. 17 Growth Management (File No. 2602-OP-LC)
- Lanark Community Forest presentation by Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
- Quarterly Planning Department Statistics and File Status Report (PD-11-2026)
- In camera discussion regarding the K&P Trail
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Immediately Following Council
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Jeffrey Carroll, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 - 10 March 25, 2026
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee
held on March 25, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
11 - 39 i) Lanark Community Forest
Brian Anderson, Mississippi Valley Conservation
Authority and Martin Streit, Upper Canada
Forestry Service
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the Lanark Community Forest presentation be
received for information.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
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40 - 42 i) Media Release Winter/Spring Starter Company Plus
Grant Recipients
Small Business Advisory Centre
43 - 44 ii) Support for Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025
Township of Southgate
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the April Economic
Development Committee meeting be received as
information.
9. CONSENT REPORTS
45 - 59 i) PD-11-2026 Quarterly Planning Department Statistics
and File Status Report
Koren Lam, Senior Planner
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the recommendations contained in the f
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Government Relations Working Group
Working Group to approve draft motion on ALTO High-Speed Rail consultation priorities
The Government Relations Working Group will consider and likely approve a draft motion and consultation priorities list for the ALTO High-Speed Rail project. The motion establishes guiding principles and a list of 27 specific priorities covering roads, drainage, planning, emergency services, and financial matters. The group also has agenda items for AMO delegation submissions and hospitality suite update.
- Approval of draft motion and 27-item consultation priorities list for ALTO High-Speed Rail
- Consultation priorities include overpasses every 5 km, invasive species management, and emergency services training
- Discussion of AMO delegation submissions and hospitality suite update
- Proposed guiding principles: transparency, minimize impacts, fair treatment for rural communities
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AGENDA
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
WORKING GROUP
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:00 PM
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor B. King, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2 - 4
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Government Relations Working Group
meeting held on April 8th, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DISCUSSION REPORTS
5 - 11 i) ALTO - Draft Motion and Issues List
Clerk, Jasmin Ralph
6. VERBAL REPORTS
7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
i) AMO Delegation Submissions
Clerk Jasmin Ralph
ii) AMO Hospitality Suite Update
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
APRIL 8th MEETING OF 2026
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING
GROUP
The Government Relations Working Group met on Wednesday, April 8,
2026 at 3:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie
Lake Road, Perth, Ontario
Members Present: Christa Lowry, Councillor
Judy Brown, Councillor
Bill King, Councillor
Richard Kidd, Warden (ex-officio)
Staff/Others Present: K. Greaves, CAO
M. Dwyer, Planning Manager
J. Ralph, County Clerk
Regrets: Toby Randell, Councillor
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP
Chair: Councillor Bill King
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all ele
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Striking Committee
Committee to decide on community forest working group terms
The Striking Committee will consider two items: appointing the Warden and CAO to additional board seats on the Lanark Transportation Association, and approving updated Terms of Reference for the Lanark County Community Forest Working Group. The updated Terms of Reference outline the working group's mandate, structure, meetings, and reporting process. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.
- Appointment of Lanark County Warden and CAO to additional board seats on the Lanark Transportation Association
- Approval of updated Community Forest Working Group Terms of Reference (including mandate, membership, meeting schedule, and reporting)
- Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2025 Striking Committee meeting
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AGENDA
STRIKING
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Lanark County Administration Building
Council Chambers
Councillor Brian Dowdall, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None at this time.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Striking Committee meeting held on December
10th, 2025be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
i)
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as presented.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
6. REPORTS
i) Lanark Transportation Association - Additional Board
Membership
Clerk, Jasmin Ralph
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the following members be appointed to the
additional spaces on the Lanark Transportation
Association Board:
Lanark County Warden
Lanark County CAO or designate
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AND THAT, internal documents be updated to reflect
the same.
3 - 6 ii) Community Forest Working Group Terms of Reference
Update
Deputy Clerk, Megan Beson
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the updated Community Forest Working Group
Terms of Reference be approved.
7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
8. NEXT MEETING
At the call of the Chair.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at p.m. on a motion from
Councillors
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LANARK COUNTY
COMMUNITY FOREST
WORKING GROUP
TERMS OF REFERENCE
December, 2025April, 2026
AGENDA IT
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
Natural Heritage System Working Group
Natural Heritage System Strategy RFP results reviewed; top bid $118,993.80
The Natural Heritage System Working Group will discuss the results of the Request for Proposals for a Natural Heritage System Strategy. The top-ranked bidder is North-South Environmental with a total cost of $118,993.80 plus HST. The group will also consider optional deliverables such as an early public engagement mapping tool and a pre-recorded slideshow. The consultant will present a detailed workplan after contract execution.
- Discussion of RFP results; top bidder North-South Environmental at $118,993.80
- Presentation of preliminary datasets for the strategy
- Consideration of optional early public engagement mapping tool
- Consideration of pre-recorded slideshow presentation for website
- Approval of minutes from February 4, 2026 meeting
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NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM
WORKING GROUP
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:30 PM
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Warden Richard Kidd, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2 - 4
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Natural Heritage System Working
Group meeting held on February 4th, 2026 be approved as
circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DISCUSSION REPORTS
5 - 22 i) Natural Heritage System RFP Results
Elizabeth Boldt, Climate and Environmental
Coordinator
6. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Natural Heritage System Working Group - 04 Feb 2026 Minutes
MINUTES
SECOND MEETING OF 2026
NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING
GROUP
The Natural Heritage System Working Group met on Wednesday,
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building,
99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario
Members Present: Agriculture (OFA, Lanark Federation of
Agriculture) - Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow,
Lorne Hudson
Economic/Residential Development
(Cavanagh Construction/Lanark Leeds Home
Builders Association) - Julie Stewart
Terrestrial Biology/Naturalists (Mississippi
Valley Fields Naturalist Club) - Paul Frigon
Conservation and Land Trusts (Mississippi
Madawaska Land Trust) - Steve Blight
Hunters/Anglers (Ontari
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Community Services
Committee to discuss confidential housing contract negotiations
The Community Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive communications including a food insecurity emergency declaration from Chatham-Kent, and approve consent reports on Lanark Lodge accreditation and inspection. The committee will also receive verbal updates from South East Public Health and the Lanark Transportation Association, and go into closed session to discuss contract negotiations for an end-of-mortgage service agreement.
- Approval of CARF Accreditation Report for Lanark Lodge
- Approval of MLTC Inspection Report for Lanark Lodge
- Food Insecurity Emergency Declaration from Chatham-Kent received as information
- Deferred report 'Reinforcing Human Values in Canada' — decision pending
- Confidential session: End of Mortgage Service Agreement Contract Negotiations
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AGENDA
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Immediately following the County Council Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Rickey Minnille, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 9
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Community Services Committee
meeting held on February 11th, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
10 - 12 i) Food Insecurity Emergency Declaration
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the April Community
Services Committee meeting be received as
information.
9. CONSENT REPORTS
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13 - 16 i) LL-05-2026 - CARF Accreditation Report
S. Stone - Director of Lanark Lodge
17 - 18 ii) LL-06-2026 - MLTC Inspection Report
S. Stone - Director of Lanark Lodge
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the recommendations contained in the following
Consent Reports for the April Community Services
Committee meeting be approved:
LL-05-2026 - CARF Accreditation Report
LL-06-2026 - MLTC Inspection Report
10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
11. DEFERRED REPORTS
19 - 23 i) Reinforcing Human Values in Canada
Suggested Motion:
T
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Corporate Services
County Council to approve court security cost‑share with Perth, Smiths Falls
The Lanark County Corporate Services Committee will consider several reports and motions, including a directive for staff to sign an agreement with the Town of Perth to assume administration and funding of court security and prisoner transport costs, with Smiths Falls contributing a proportion of the cost. The committee will also receive updates on the Paramedic service, the Integrity Commissioner’s 2025 annual report, and a revised Sale of Land Policy. All items are presented for information or approval as noted in the agenda.
- Court Security and Prisoner Transport Costs: staff to sign agreement with Town of Perth; Smiths Falls to fund a proportion based on weighted assessment (item iv).
- Sale of Land Policy Update: motion to approve the updated policy and direct the Clerk to place a related bylaw on a future agenda (item v).
- Integrity Commissioner Services – Annual Report 2025 received as information (item 8i).
- Public Access Defibrillator Program Update received as information; Council to request further details on the Neighbours Saving Neighbours program (item 55‑62).
- 2025 Year End Activities Report for the Paramedic service received as information (item 29‑54).
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AGENDA
CORPORATE SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Immediately following the Community Services
Committee Meeting
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor Toby Randell, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Please silence all electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 - 9
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Corporate Services
Committee held on February 11th, 2026 be approved as
circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be approved as amended.
5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)
6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL
7. PRESENTATIONS
8. COMMUNICATIONS
10 - 15 i) Integrity Commissioner Services - Annual Report - 2025
Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little and Bonham LLP
16 ii) Generic Review of Enbridge Model Franchise
Agreements - Notice
Ontario Energy Board
17 - 28 iii) Resolutions of Support - Protect Canada's Children and
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Page
Reform to the Sex Offenders Registry
Various Municipalities
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the communications for the April Corporate
Services Committee meeting be received as
information.
9. CONSENT REPORTS
10. DISCUSSION REPORTS
29 - 54 i) LCPS-01-2026 - 2025 Year End Activities Report
Travis Mellema, Lanark County Paramedic Chief
Suggested Motion:
THAT, Council receive the 2025 Year End Activities
Report for the Paramedic service as information.
55 - 62 ii) LCPS-02-2
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Government Relations Working Group
Working group to discuss ALTO high-speed rail issues list
The Government Relations Working Group will review a 16-point issues list for the ALTO HSR project, covering roads, drainage, planning, finances, and economic development. The group will provide direction to staff on which items to present to Council for future consultation with the federal government.
- Require north-south road over/underpasses at intervals not greater than X km
- ALTO to assess and upgrade drainage pathways where corridor infrastructure outlets to County lands
- ALTO to implement a non-herbicide-based invasive species management program
- Establish equitable payment in lieu of taxes for federally owned corridor lands
- Request that Ottawa station location consider regional equity for Eastern Ontario municipalities
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AGENDA
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
WORKING GROUP
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 3:30 PM
Lanark County Administration Building Council
Chambers
Councillor B. King, Chair
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all
electronic devices)
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2 - 4
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the minutes of the Government Relations Working Group
meeting held on March 25th, 2026 be approved as circulated.
4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
5. DISCUSSION REPORTS
5 - 7 i) ALTO Issues List
6. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Government Relations Working Group - 25 Mar 2026 Minutes
MINUTES
MARCH MEETING OF 2026
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING
GROUP
The Government Relations Working Group met on Wednesday, March 25,
2026 at 3:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie
Lake Road, Perth, Ontario
Members Present: Christa Lowry, Councillor (electronically)
Judy Brown, Councillor
Bill King, Councillor
Toby Randell, Councillor
Richard Kidd, Warden (ex-officio)
Staff/Others Present: J. Ralph, County Clerk
K. Greaves, CAO
Regrets:
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP
Chair: Councillor Bill King
1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic
devices)
The meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m.
A quorum was present.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None at this time.
3. APPROV
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