Lanark County public meetings in 2024
47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
IDEA Working Group
The IDEA Working Group will hold a discussion regarding the Rural FASD Support Network presented by Jayne Stoddart. The group will also conduct a situational analysis of Lanark County strengths and weaknesses and discuss next steps for community consultation.
- Discussion: Rural FASD Support Network
- Discussion: General Organizational Situational Analysis
- Discussion: Lanark County Strengths/Weaknesses Analysis
- Discussion: Next Steps for Community/Organization Consultation
- Training Update
County Council
Lanark County Council will meet to adopt reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees, and move into a closed session to receive updates on ONA and OPSEU collective bargaining. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and a confirming by-law.
- Confidential ONA and OPSEU collective bargaining updates
- Adoption of Eleventh Report of Community Services Committee
- Adoption of Eleventh Report of Corporate Services Committee
- By-law 2024-48 to confirm council proceedings
- Corporate Services report includes recruitment of Director of Public Works
Public Works
The Public Works Committee will consider a report recommending new transitional speed zones on County Road 9 (Tatlock Road) near Clayton and County Road 12 (McDonalds Corners Road) in McDonalds Corners, changing approach speeds from 80/50 km/h to 60 km/h. The committee will also receive communications, including a resolution from the City of Hamilton opposing provincial restrictions on municipal road safety measures, and an update on ALUS Lanark becoming ALUS Mississippi-Rideau. A verbal report from the Climate Action Working Group is also on the agenda.
- Proposed transitional speed zones on County Road 9 and County Road 12, reducing approach speeds from 80 km/h to 60 km/h
- Traffic data shows 85th percentile speeds of 104.4 km/h on CR9 and 77.4 km/h on CR12
- Installation of oversized speed zone signage and speed radar display signs in McDonalds Corners
- Communication from City of Hamilton opposing provincial limits on municipal road safety measures
- Communication on ALUS Lanark expansion to ALUS Mississippi-Rideau
Economic Development
Lanark County's Economic Development Committee will hear a delegation from Climate Network Lanark urging a Natural Heritage System Plan, then consider directing staff to proceed with a natural heritage workplan, releasing an Aggregate Resources Master Plan for public consultation, and directing staff to find a permanent home for Archives Lanark. The committee will also move in camera to discuss Caivan development negotiations.
- Delegation by Gord Harrison (Climate Network Lanark) supporting a Natural Heritage System Plan
- Report CE-01-2024: Natural Heritage Systems Workplan – motion to proceed with next steps
- Report PM-04-2024: Lanark County Aggregate Resources Master Plan – motion to release for consultation
- Report CAO-10-2024: Archives Lanark – motion to direct staff to find permanent location
- Confidential item: Caivan Development Update and Mandate for Negotiations (in camera)
Special Corporate Services
Lanark County's Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend the 2025 operating and capital budget, including a proposed net levy of $45,082,552. The committee will also consider expanding the Bridge House in Smiths Falls to 21 beds, purchasing new Smart TVs to replace council projectors, and other budget adjustments.
- 2025 Budget: Net Levy of $45,082,552, a 3.00% increase after growth
- Bridge House expansion: Option 2, adding 8 beds for a total of 21, with $242,980 in 2025 costs
- Bridge House funding: $121,500 from Social Services Contingency Reserve, $20,653 from Town of Smiths Falls
- Council Chambers projector replacement: purchase of two high-definition Smart TVs and wiring upgrades, funded from 2024 Budget Surplus
- Budget adjustments: removal of screens (-$40,000), insurance renewal (-$35,000), governance relations (+$10,000)
Special County Council
Lanark County Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting reports from the Economic Development, Public Works, and Corporate Services committees, and to give final reading to a by-law amending traffic regulations. The main substantive item is By-law 2024-49, which adjusts speed limits and community safety zones on County Roads 12 and 9. A confirming by-law (2024-50) will also be passed to formalize the meeting's decisions.
- By-law 2024-49: amends traffic by-law 2022-34, adding a 50 km/h zone on McDonalds Corners Road (CR 12) from 345m east of CR8 to 730m west of CR8, and removing an existing 50 km/h zone from 960m west to 500m east of CR8
- By-law 2024-49: adds 60 km/h zones on Tatlock Road (CR 9) from 500m south to 60m north of Clayton Road, and on McDonalds Corners Road (CR 12) from 660m east to 345m east of CR8 and from 730m west to 960m west of CR8
- Adoption of the Eleventh Report of the Economic Development Committee of the Whole
- Adoption of the Ninth Report of the Public Works Committee of the Whole
- Adoption of the Special Report of the Corporate Services Committee of the Whole
Government Relations Working Group
The Government Relations Working Group is meeting to discuss the scope of council training, review a draft terms of reference for hiring a lobbyist/consultant to develop a government relations strategy, and review draft delegation procedures. The draft terms of reference outline the consultant's expected work, including advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and an action plan. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and review.
- Review of draft Terms of Reference for lobbyist/consultant engagement to develop a government relations strategy
- Discussion of training scope for council
- Review of draft delegation procedures
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting
Land Division
The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing and decide on two applications to create new residential lots in Drummond/North Elmsley, along Highway 7 and Highway 511. The agenda also includes appointing a chair for 2025 and approving the previous meeting's minutes.
- B24/112: New 0.6-ha lot at 15855 Highway 7, retaining 5.769-ha commercial parcel
- B24/114-116: Three new lots on Highway 511, applicant 6056628 Canada Inc.
- Appointment of Chair for 2025
- Approval of November 19, 2024 minutes
Climate Action Working Group
The Climate Action Working Group is meeting to review a staff update on local municipal climate action initiatives funded by 2023-2024 grants, and to discuss the 2024 review and 2025 workplan. The agenda includes approval of minutes and routine procedural items.
- 2023 Electric Vehicle/Organic Waste Fund: up to $10,000 per lower-tier municipality for EV, charging station, or organic waste projects
- 2024 Municipal Climate Action Grant: up to $11,500 per lower-tier municipality for any climate-related project
- Carleton Place purchased 450 FoodCycler units; Montague purchased 170; Perth bought an electric truck
- Beckwith adding four Level 2 charging stations to new net-zero municipal building
- Mississippi Mills hiring consultant for corporate and community GHG inventory
County Council
The Council will vote on By-law No. 2024-46 to update procedures for purchasing County Community Forests. Additionally, members will hold an election via secret ballot to select the 2025 Community Services Committee Chair.
- By-law No. 2024-46: Amendment to Policy C-09 Sale of Land Policy
- Election of the Community Services Chair for 2025
- Review of draft 2025 budgets
- Lanark County Growth Management Study consultation
- Public Works reports on vegetation management and wild parsnip
Community Services
The Community Services Committee will hear delegations from the Rural FASD Support Network and The Hospice Hub, and receive updates on local health services. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions scheduled.
- Delegation from Rural FASD Support Network on services for families affected by FASD
- Delegation from The Hospice Hub on hospice care needs and services in Lanark County
- Communication: MRHA welcomes James Hildebrand as new Vice President of Capital Development
- Communication: New Emergency Department at CPDMH nears completion
- Verbal reports from Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit and Lanark Transportation Association
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Committee will discuss establishing a five-member selection committee to recruit a new Director of Public Works, following the current director's retirement. They will also receive communications from other municipalities about redistributing land transfer tax and GST to municipalities, and hear updates from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, ROMA, and the CAO.
- HR-05-2024: Proposed selection committee for Director of Public Works recruitment (Warden, Public Works Chair, past Warden, CAO, HR Manager)
- Director of Public Works salary range $124,179-$160,233; retirement effective March 28, 2025
- Communications: Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax to Municipalities (from Township of McGarry and Municipality of Tweed)
- Verbal updates: EOWC, ROMA, CAO
County Council
Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees, including a 2025 community grant funding allocation and a resolution calling on senior governments to invest in rural infrastructure. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law to formalize the meeting's decisions. No confidential reports are scheduled.
- Approval of 2024-2029 Child Care and Early Years Service Plan
- Approval of 2025 Community Grant funding recommendations
- Resolution urging federal/provincial investment in rural infrastructure, citing $6B EOWC deficit
- Deferral of Director of Public Works recruitment discussion
- Potential funding for Lanark County Situation Table Coordinator position
Public Works
The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive information reports on vegetation management activities and a wild parsnip management plan, and to consider a communication about a proposed Ontario Rural Road Safety Program. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving a verbal report from the Climate Action Working Group.
- Report PW-15-2024: Vegetation Management Activities 2024
- Report PW-16-2024: Wild Parsnip Vegetation Management Plan update
- Communication: Establishment of Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (Good Roads Association)
- Verbal report: Climate Action Working Group
Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee will receive the Land in Lanark campaign results, a monthly planning report, and a growth management study, and will consider a recommendation to ban the sale of County Community Forests properties. The growth management study would be released for public consultation if approved.
- Land in Lanark campaign outcomes: 119 contact forms, 96 employment referrals, 2.5M impressions
- PM-03-2024 Lanark County Growth Management Study by Watson and Associates, to be released for consultation
- CAO-09-2024: Recommendation to amend Sale of Land Policy C-09 to prohibit sale of County Community Forests properties
- PD-29-2024 Monthly Planning Department Information Report
- Verbal reports from Valley Heartland, Trails Sub-Committee, Community Forest Sub-Committee, Agriculture Advisory Working Group
Inaugural Meeting - County Council
This is the inaugural meeting of the new Lanark County Council, where members will elect a Warden and chairs for four standing committees (Corporate Services, Community Services, Economic Development, Public Works) for 2025. The agenda is primarily procedural, focused on nominations, candidate speeches, and secret ballot votes.
- Election of Warden for 2025
- Election of chairs for Corporate Services, Community Services, Economic Development, and Public Works committees
- Appointment of John Fenik as scrutineer for the 2025 elections
- Appointment of a five-member Striking Committee by the newly elected Warden
- Presentation of Past Warden's pin to Steve Fournier
Special Corporate Services (Budget)
Lanark County's Special Corporate Services Committee is reviewing the draft 2025 operating and capital budget, which proposes $134 million in total expenditures and a net levy of $45 million. The levy increase is 4.8% before growth, or 3.0% after estimated growth of 1.8%, adding $34 to the median residential tax bill. The committee will hear departmental presentations and may approve the budget or refer it to the December 4 Corporate Services Committee meeting for further review.
- Net levy of $45,071,725, up $2,058,648 (4.8%) from 2024
- $8.4M for 41 km of road improvements/rehabilitations
- $2.5M grant to Carebridge Community Support for 15 affordable housing units
- $1.75M for generator and switches replacement at Lanark Lodge
- No new debt; total debt at end of 2024 is $341k
Land Division
The committee will hold a public hearing to consider several new lot and easement applications. These proposals include residential severances in Lanark Highlands, Beckwith, and Carleton Place.
- New lot application for Stephen Graham and Karen Kristine at 2nd Concession Dalhousie
- New lots application for Amber, Bruce, and Melody Murison on Kings Creek Road
- New lot and easement applications for McArthur Island Inc. on Mill Street
- New lot application for David and Janice Brown on North Shore Road
- New lot application for Theresa Radmore on Umpherson Road
Government Relations Working Group
The Government Relations Working Group will review its terms of reference and develop a workplan, and will consider three proposed delegations for the 2025 ROMA conference. The group will provide direction to staff and make recommendations to Council on the delegations.
- Review of Government Relations Working Group Terms of Reference and development of workplan
- Proposed ROMA delegation to request additional funding to expand supportive beds at Bridge House in Smiths Falls to 30 beds
- Proposed ROMA delegation to request increased Ontario Works and ODSP supports
- Proposed ROMA delegation to request rural speed enforcement resources and penalties, focusing on Highway 7
County Council
Lanark County Council will consider approving a change order and additional funding totaling about $425,000 for the Blakeney Bridge project, funded from the 2024 capital budget and reserve. The council will also vote on establishing a community safety zone on Rosedale Road South, and direct staff to prepare three delegations for the ROMA conference, including requests for supportive housing funding, increased social assistance rates, and rural speed enforcement.
- Blakeney Bridge change order of $114,786.28 plus ~$310,000 in dewatering costs
- Community Safety Zone on Rosedale Road South from Bristow Drive to 100m north of Guthrie Road
- ROMA delegations: Bridge House supportive beds, OW/ODSP increases, rural speed enforcement
- By-law 2024-43 amending traffic by-law to add community safety zone
- Proclamation of November 22, 2024 as National Housing Day
Community Services
The Lanark County Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend approval of the 2024-2029 Child Care and Early Years Service Plan, which will be forwarded to the Ministry of Education. They will also consider 2025 Community Grant funding allocations and receive updates on a new CT scanner at Almonte General Hospital and a resolution on the humanitarian crisis. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and consent reports, but the main decisions are the service plan and grant funding.
- Approval of 2024-2029 Child Care and Early Years Service Plan
- 2025 Community Grant funding recommendations
- New CT scanner operational at Almonte General Hospital ($3 million project)
- Communication supporting 'Solve the Humanitarian Crisis' resolution
- Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report with no findings of non-compliance
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Committee will review financial statements, discuss recruitment for the Director of Public Works, and consider a resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to invest in rural municipal infrastructure. The committee will also receive updates on broadband, 5G towers, and regional caucus activities.
- Resolution urging federal/provincial investment in rural infrastructure, citing $6 billion deficit in Eastern Ontario
- Recruitment plan for Director of Public Works with selection committee of four members
- Financial summary for period ending September 30, 2024
- Update on 32 new 5G cell towers operational in Eastern Ontario
- Possible funding for Lanark County Situation Table Coordinator position
Striking Committee
The Lanark County Striking Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review a draft Terms of Reference for a new Government Relations Working Group, and discuss appointments to that group and the IDEA Committee. The committee will move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals related to those appointments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Draft Terms of Reference for Government Relations Working Group
- Appointments to Government Relations Working Group and IDEA Committee
- Closed session under Municipal Act section 239(2)(b) for personal matters
- Approval of August 28, 2024 minutes
County Council
The Council will consider a $4,000 request to fund insurance for the Cycling Without Age program. Members will also review by-laws regarding public safety answering point services and travel expense policies.
- Approval of $4,000 for Cycling Without Age – Lanark County insurance
- By-law No. 2024-40: Agreement for Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) services
- By-law No. 2024-41: Travel Management and General Expenses Policy
- Support for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program's REDI initiative
- Approval of the 2025 Council and Committee calendar
Public Works
The Public Works Committee will discuss establishing a Community Safety Zone on Rosedale Road South in Montague, from Bristow Drive to 100m north of Guthrie Road, due to speeding near the Montague Centennial Hall. They will also receive an update on climate and environmental programs, including a $12.5 million home retrofit program. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda, and a confidential session on Blakeney Bridge delay costs.
- Proposed Community Safety Zone on Rosedale Road South, Montague, from Bristow Drive to 100m north of Guthrie Road
- Climate and Environmental Sub-Department update, including $12.5M Better Homes Lanark retrofit program
- Confidential report on Blakeney Bridge delay costs
- Approval of August 28, 2024 minutes
- Verbal report from Climate Action Working Group
Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee will hear delegations regarding proposed aggregate extraction sites and their environmental impacts on Highland Line. The meeting also includes updates on the Rail Trails Loop project and reports from various sub-committees.
- Delegation: Proposed Aggregate Extraction Sites on Highland Line
- Delegation: Environmental Impacts - Lanark Highlands Pit
- Delegation: Archives Lanark Update
- Discussion: Rail Trails Loop Project Update
- Confidential Report: Perthmore OLT Negotiation and Minutes of Settlement
IDEA Working Group
The Lanark County Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access (IDEA) Working Group is meeting to review its terms of reference and goals, discuss DEI and facilitator training, and address age-friendly communities. The agenda includes introductions, approval of minutes, and adoption of the agenda. The group advises Council on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access matters.
- Review of Terms of Reference and Goals of Working Group
- DEI and Facilitator Training discussion
- Age Friendly Communities discussion
- Introductions and ice breakers
Climate Action Working Group
The Climate Action Working Group is reviewing updated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories for 2019 and 2023. The report compares corporate and community emissions across various sectors to track progress toward established reduction targets.
- Corporate GHG emissions decreased by 16% from 2019 (2139.33 tCO2e) to 2023 (1785.02 tCO2e)
- Community GHG emissions decreased by 2% from 2019 (589759.97 tCO2e) to 2023 (576698.79 tCO2e)
- Corporate building emissions fell by 21% between 2019 and 2023
- Corporate vehicle emissions decreased by 5% following the purchase of an electric vehicle in 2023
- Community residential sector emissions were 338,124.76 tCO2e in 2023
County Council
Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt the Eighth Report of the Economic Development Committee, which includes draft approvals for a condominium in Carleton Place and a subdivision in Mississippi Mills, as well as an Official Plan Amendment for Tay Valley Township. The council will also consider a proclamation declaring October 10, 2024 as World Homelessness Day in Lanark County. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a confirming by-law.
- Draft approval for Common Elements Condominium, Block E on Plan 27990, Town of Carleton Place
- Draft approval for Hilan Village Subdivision, Part Lot 17, Concession 9, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to Tay Valley Township Official Plan
- Proclamation of World Homelessness Day (October 10, 2024)
- By-law No. 2024-39 to confirm council proceedings
Community Services
The Lanark County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive updates on the state of homelessness, the Ontario Works program, and the Clayton Seniors Housing Corporation, and to consider a request for support from Cycling Without Age Lanark County. The committee will also receive a communication from the City of Kitchener regarding safe and adequate housing and a report on a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection of Lanark Lodge.
- Cycling Without Age Lanark County request for support (delegation)
- Report SS-19-2024 State of Homelessness
- Report SS-20-2024 Ontario Works Program Update
- Report SS-21-2024 Clayton Seniors Housing Corporation Update
- Report LL-07-2024 Ministry of Long-Term Care Public Inspection Report dated September 4, 2024
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Committee will review a proposed Government Relations Framework and an Employee Travel and Expenses Policy. The meeting also includes presentations regarding regional healthcare funding and hospital updates.
- Adoption of the Government Relations Framework
- Approval of the Employee Travel and Expenses Policy
- Presentation by University Hospitals Kingston Foundation requesting $450,000 over five years
- Presentation on Core Capital Campaign and Hospital Update
- Progress update on the new Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
Land Division
The Lanark County Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a new lot application by John and Catherine Cole in Lanark Highlands, and will revisit a deferred application by Robert Bentley Crain for a new lot in Perth. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda, and a report on delegated authority statistics.
- New application B23/060, B23/061, B23/062 (John and Catherine Cole) for a new lot at East Part Lot 7, Concession 4, 5th Concession A, Lanark Highlands
- Deferred application B24/038 (Robert Bentley Crain) for a new lot at Part Lots 15 and 21, Plan 8828, Rogers Road/Peter Street, Perth
- Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting
- Report on Land Division Committee delegated authority statistics
Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee
The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee is meeting to receive updates on local trails, including the Tay Havelock, K&P, OVRT, and Conboy trails, as well as tourism, ATV, and snowmobile matters. Delegations will address speeding on the OVRT, a Frontenac ATV Club update, and Central Frontenac bathroom facilities. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions scheduled beyond approving minutes and receiving reports.
- Delegation on speeding on the OVRT by resident James Bell
- Frontenac ATV Club update by President Jim Knapp
- Township of Central Frontenac bathroom facilities committee update
- Tay Havelock Trail, K&P Trail, and OVRT/Conboy Trail updates
- Bottle Lake, Dixon Lake, and Caldwell Lake access trail update
County Council
The Council will review reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees. Key discussions include child care expansion plans and updates on medical response programs.
- Revised child care expansion plan targets for Mississippi Mills and Calvary Christian Academy
- Deferral of Medical Tiered Response Agreement discussion to November 2025
- Fall Tree Seedling Giveaway details for residents
- Delegation of authority to the Clerk for records retention schedules
- By-law No. 2024-38 to confirm Council proceedings
Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee will review and vote on several planning applications, including draft approval for the Hilan Village subdivision in Mississippi Mills and a condominium in Carleton Place. They will also consider an official plan amendment for Tay Valley Township and receive a resident's letter raising safety concerns about the Hilan development. The meeting includes routine items like minutes and information reports, plus a confidential update on Caivan Crossing negotiations.
- Draft approval for Hilan Village Subdivision (File No. 09-T-22003) in Mississippi Mills, Part Lot 17, Concession 9, Ramsay
- Draft approval for Joseph, Edward, Pattie Condominium (File No. 09-CD-23001) in Carleton Place, Block E on Plan 27990
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to Tay Valley Township Official Plan (File No. 0940-OP-23010)
- Resident letter from Allan Goddard re: Hilan Village safety and traffic concerns
- Confidential update on Caivan Crossing negotiations (in camera)
County Council
Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt reports from the Economic Development, Public Works, and Striking Committees. Key items include approving $150,000 from the Forestry/Trails reserve for Tay Havelock Trail upgrades, authorizing staff to engage municipalities on planning policy changes, and appointing members to the IDEA and Trails Committees. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and a confirming by-law.
- Approve $150,000 from Forestry/Trails reserve for Tay Havelock Trail upgrades
- Authorize staff to engage local municipalities on planning policy changes (hydrogeological studies, water/wastewater, delegated authority)
- Appoint 14 members to IDEA Committee and 1 to Trails Committee
- Adopt Economic Development, Public Works, and Striking Committee reports
- Pass By-law 2024-37 to confirm council proceedings
Community Services
The Community Services Committee will hear an update from Lanark County Interval House, receive communications on Ontario Works funding and homelessness advocacy, and consider a revised child care expansion plan with new agreements for Mississippi Mills and Calvary Christian Academy. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and consent reports.
- Revised child care expansion plan targets and agreements with Municipality of Mississippi Mills and Calvary Christian Academy
- Lanark County Interval House update by Executive Director Erin Lee
- Ontario Works municipal funding allocations for 2025 from Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
- Support for 'Solve the Crisis' campaign on homelessness and mental health
- Ministry of Long-Term Care public inspection report dated July 31, 2024
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Committee will consider endorsing a new Medical Tiered Response Agreement and directing a working group to draft it. The committee will also discuss updating the County website and affirming authority for records retention schedules.
- Medical Tiered Response Program update (C-11-2024)
- County Website Update (C-12-2024)
- Records Management Update (C-13-2024)
- Communication regarding legislative amendments to municipal codes of conduct
- Communication regarding the jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman
Striking Committee
The Lanark County Striking Committee is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, then move in camera to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals related to community appointments to the IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access) Committee and the Trails Committee. The committee will recommend appointments for both committees, with names to be determined. The agenda includes the terms of reference for the IDEA Committee.
- Appointments to the Trails Committee
- Appointments to the IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access) Committee
- In camera session under Municipal Act section 239(2)(b) for personal matters
- Approval of May 2, 2024 minutes
County Council
The Council is reviewing reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees. Key discussions include housing incentives, heat pump installations, and the use of development charges for bridge construction.
- Award of $723,075 + HST contract to Climate Works for Lanark County Housing Corporation heat pump installations
- Approval of the Affordable Housing Tax Incentive Grant Program
- Approval to use Development Charges for growth-related costs of the new Blakeney Bridge
- Support for a resolution regarding physician shortages in Ontario
- Implementation of Children's Services Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Emerging Issues Policy
Public Works
The Public Works Committee is reviewing a status update on ongoing summer construction projects and infrastructure repairs. The report highlights weather-related delays at Blakeney Bridge and provides updates on asphalt and fuel price index adjustments.
- 2024 Construction Update report (PW-10-2024)
- Blakeney Bridge replacement delayed to May 2025 due to heavy rains
- Kinburn Side Road rehabilitation is ongoing
- $107,654 in year-to-date asphalt price index adjustments
- $26,061 in year-to-date fuel price index adjustments
Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee will review a planning services update that could lead to policy changes on hydrogeological studies, water/wastewater solutions, and delegated authority. It will also consider approving $150,000 from the Forestry/Trails reserve for Tay Havelock Trail upgrades, and receive a presentation on Lanark County's 200th anniversary. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and information reports.
- Approve $150,000 from Forestry/Trails reserve for Tay Havelock Trail upgrades
- Planning Services Review: engage local municipalities on policy changes (hydrogeological studies, water/wastewater, delegated authority)
- Receive communication from Friends of the Tay Watershed on wetland mapping program
- Receive Planning Department Information Report (PD-23-2024)
- Receive verbal reports from Valley Heartland CFDC, Municipal Trails, Community Forest, and Agriculture Advisory groups
County Council
The agenda for this meeting includes the approval of previous minutes and a communication regarding B. Armour's graduation from a municipal management program. The Council also intends to pass a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.
- Approval of June 26, 2024, Council and Special Council minutes
- Communication regarding B. Armour's AMCTO Executive Diploma graduation
- By-law No. 2024-35 to confirm Council proceedings
Community Services
The Lanark County Community Services Committee will review and vote on several items, including awarding a $723,075 contract for heat pump installations in county housing, approving a new affordable housing tax incentive grant, and adopting a child care funding policy. The committee will also receive letters of support for youth services and basic income, and discuss a resolution on physician shortages.
- Award RFP 2024-03 for cold climate heat pumps to Climate Works for $723,075 + HST
- Approve Affordable Housing Tax Incentive Grant Program
- Approve Children's Services CWELCC Emerging Issues Policy
- Receive letter of support for RNJ Youth Services from Town of Perth
- Receive request for resolution on physician shortage from AMO and OMA
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Committee will review reports on paramedic services, development charges for the Blakeney Bridge, and strategic priorities. They will also receive communications on lithium-ion battery safety, accessibility, and cellular service. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda.
- Proposal to use development charges for growth-related costs of the new Blakeney Bridge
- Lanark County Paramedic Service Q2 Activities Report
- Council Strategic 2023-2026 Priorities Update
- Communications on lithium-ion battery regulations and accessibility by 2025
Land Division
The Lanark County Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider four new applications for land severances and leasehold interests. The applications include creating new residential lots in Tay Valley Township, Mississippi Mills, and Perth, as well as leasehold interests for battery energy storage systems (BESS) along County Road 29. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting.
- B24/010: New lot for Estate of Donald Levi Van Alstine, 40.0-ha residential landholding at 3539 Bennett Lake Road, Tay Valley Township
- B24/039 & B24/040: Leasehold interest/easement for Walker BESS 4 and Almonte BESS Limited Partnerships, East Part Lot 8, Concession 8, Mississippi Mills, County Road 29
- B24/047-B24/052: Six new lots for Josh West Management Inc. & Milrud Family Inc., Part Lots 49, 50 & 70, Plan 6262, Mississippi Mills, Argyle and King Street
- B24/038: New lot for Robert Bentley Crain, Part Lots 15 and 21, Plan 8828, Perth, Rogers Road/Peter Street
Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee
The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee is reviewing a report to approve upgrades for the Tay Havelock Trail. The proposal recommends using $150,000 from the Forestry/Trails reserve to cover the remaining costs of the 2024 project expenditures.
- Tay Havelock Trail upgrades totaling $650,000 in 2024 expenditures
- Proposed use of $149,300 from the Forestry/Trails reserve
- $425,700 in total partner contributions including RED and OFSC grants
- K&P Trail Lease and Purchase Agreement update
- OVRT dust suppression project covering 11.6 kilometers