Lanark County public meetings in 2025

Climate Action Working Group

The Working Group will review the 2025 Climate Action Report Card and the proposed 2026 Workplan and budget. The meeting includes presentations on climate-related health vulnerabilities and an overview of the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust.

• Presentation on Climate Change and Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment
• Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust overview of 4,200 protected acres
• Review of 2025 Municipal Climate Grants of up to $7,500 per municipality
• Review of 2025 Community Climate Grants of up to $5,000 for non-profits
• Discussion of 2026 Climate Action Workplan and budget

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will meet to recommend Council appointments to internal committees and working groups, and to review a summary document of all boards and committees. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, specifically Council and public appointments. The committee will also consider an update to the Forestry Working Group's terms of reference.

• Appointment of Chair for the Striking Committee
• Review of Committees/Boards/Working Group Summary Document
• Forestry Working Group - Terms of Reference Update
• Closed session to discuss Council and public appointments to internal and external committees
• Recommendations for appointments to Lanark County Awards of Excellence and Community Grants

Special County Council

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main actions are adopting reports from the Economic Development, Public Works, and Striking Committees, and passing a confirming by-law (2025-49) to ratify the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of the Eleventh Report of the Economic Development Committee
• Adoption of the Ninth Report of the Public Works Committee
• Adoption of the Fourth Report of the Striking Committee
• Passing of By-law No. 2025-49 to confirm council proceedings

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to decide on a by-law authorizing a lease and purchase agreement with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for the K&P Trail, and to approve hosting a reception at the ROMA Conference. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a confirming by-law.

• By-law 2025-47: Lease and purchase agreement for K&P Trail with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
• Report C-17-2025: Approve reception at ROMA Conference, estimated $7,000 from 2026 budget
• Confirming by-law 2025-48 for meeting proceedings

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will consider declaring County Road 9A (McIlraith Road) surplus and directing staff to complete a direct sale to OMYA Canada Inc., as contemplated in a 2005 agreement. The committee will also receive a cost-benefit analysis on purchasing a hydro-vac trailer and shoulder spreader for the 2026 budget. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda itself.

• Declare County Road 9A (McIlraith Road) surplus and direct sale to OMYA Canada Inc.
• Report PW-21-2025: surplus declaration for road section near Hwy 511, Lanark Highlands
• Report PW-22-2025: cost-benefit analysis for $110,000 hydro-vac trailer and $120,000 shoulder spreader
• Purchase analysis notes potential 3-5 year cost recovery for hydro-vac, 5-7 years for spreader
• Climate Action Working Group verbal report: no meeting since last report

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will review a Transit Feasibility Report and discuss a proposal regarding the removal of four-way stop signs at trail-laneway intersections. Members will also hear a delegation from the Snow Road Snowmobile Club and review official plan amendments for Carleton Place.

• Transit Feasibility Report presentation by Arcadis
• Discussion on removing four-way stop signs at trail-laneway intersections
• Carleton Place Official Plan Amendment No. 11
• Snow Road Snowmobile Club delegation regarding stop controls
• Growth Management Official Plan Amendment schedule

Land Division

The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider two consent applications (B25/028 and B25/029) by Malcolm George Williams to create two new residential lots from a vacant 32.8-hectare property on Iron Mine Road in Lanark Highlands. Staff recommend provisional approval subject to conditions, including a hydrogeological assessment that the applicant disputes. The committee will also approve minutes, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and appoint a chair.

• Two new residential lots of 1.99 ha and 2.01 ha on Iron Mine Road, Part Lot 2, Concession 4, Dalhousie
• Applicant objects to Township condition requiring a Hydrogeological Assessment
• Cash-in-lieu of parklands payment of $450 per severed lot required
• No written public comments received on the applications
• Committee to appoint chair and set 2026 meeting schedule

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to consider its 2026 operating and capital budget, which proposes a net levy of $46,982,237, and to pass the corresponding budget by-law. Council will also hear a delegation from Cornerstone Landing Youth Services about ending youth homelessness and receive reports from the Economic Development and Corporate Services committees.

• By-law 2025-45: Adopt 2026 budget with $46,982,237 net levy
• Delegation: Cornerstone Landing Youth Services on ending youth homelessness
• Economic Development report: direct staff to prepare RFP for Natural Heritage System workplan
• Economic Development report: initiate Official Plan Amendment for Affordable Housing Tools
• Economic Development report: approve Town of Perth OPA 18 5-Year Comprehensive Review

Lanark County OPP Detachment Board

The Board is meeting to consider the approval of the 2026-2029 Lanark County Detachment Action Plan. This plan outlines policing priorities regarding crime, roadways, and community well-being. The meeting also includes updates on the 2026 budget process and community engagement efforts.

• Approval of the 2026-2029 Detachment Action Plan
• 2026 Budget Process Update
• Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding regarding budget approval
• Approval of the 2026 Detachment Board Calendar

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider four by-laws: a Community Grants Policy update, a Violence and Harassment Policy, a Cross Border Ambulance Billing Agreement with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and a Non-Union Group Employment By-law. The agenda also includes adoption of committee reports and a confirming by-law.

• By-law 2025-40: Community Grants Policy update
• By-law 2025-41: Violence and Harassment Policy
• By-law 2025-42: Cross Border Ambulance Billing Agreement with UCLG
• By-law 2025-43: Non-Union Group Employment By-law
• By-law 2025-44: Confirming By-law

Economic Development

The Lanark County Economic Development Committee will hear delegations on the Town of Carleton Place's Franktown Road Secondary Plan and receive an update from the Small Business Advisory Centre. The committee will also discuss reports on a Natural Heritage System workplan, and proposed Official Plan Amendments for affordable housing tools and aggregate resources, plus a decision on the Town of Perth's OPA 18. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and verbal reports from sub-committees.

• Delegation: Town of Carleton Place Official Plan Amendment, Franktown Road Secondary Plan (Koren Lam, Senior Planner; Julie Stewart, Cavanagh Developments)
• Report CE-02-2025: Natural Heritage System Update – motion to direct staff to prepare an RFP for the workplan
• Report PD-22-2025: Proposed Schedule of Amendments for Affordable Housing Tools Report Policy Recommendations – motion to initiate formal OPA process
• Report PD-23-2025: Proposed Schedule of Amendment for Aggregate Resources OPA – motion to direct staff to initiate formal OPA process
• Report PD-24-2025: Town of Perth OPA 18 5-Year Comprehensive Review – motion to approve as adopted

Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee

The Municipal Trails Sub-Committee is considering a proposal to remove stop signs from trail approaches to private driveways. The plan would maintain stop controls for driveways entering the trails and designate the trails as "Through Trails" via by-law to establish right-of-way.

• Removal of stop signs on trail approaches to driveways on Tay Havelock and OVRT
• Retention of stop control for driveways entering the trails
• Designation of Tay Havelock and OVRT as Through Trails via by-law
• Regulation of member club signs on single posts to reduce signage pollution
• Notification of residents via registered letters regarding changes

Lanark County Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of Lanark County Council for the 2025-2026 term. The council will elect a new Warden and chairs for four committees (Corporate Services, Community Services, Economic Development, Public Works) for 2026, following the procedures in Procedural By-law No. 2025-34. The meeting also includes remarks from the outgoing Warden, appointment of a scrutineer, and a presentation to the past Warden.

• Election of Warden for 2026 by secret ballot
• Election of Committee of the Whole Chairs for 2026 (Corporate Services, Community Services, Economic Development, Public Works)
• Appointment of John Fenik as scrutineer for 2026 elections
• Presentation of Past Warden's pin to Toby Randell
• Appointment of a Striking Committee of five Council members

Special Corporate Services

The Special Corporate Services Committee is reviewing the draft 2026 operating and capital budget, which proposes a net levy of $47 million after growth, a 2.9% increase. The budget includes presentations from department heads and a motion to approve or refer the budget to the December 3, 2025 Corporate Services meeting.

• Net levy increase of 2.9% ($47M), with an average household increase of $34
• Capital projects include $8.3M for road rehabilitation and preservation (34km), $2.2M for Five Arches Bridge in Pakenham, and $1.75M for Lanark Lodge generator replacement
• Better Homes Lanark program: $3M in loans/grants for energy upgrades, funded by $5M FCM loan and $2.5M grant
• Paramedic enhancements: $675k for additional shift and supervisory staff starting April 1, 2026
• Health Unit harmonization: $392k increase, partially offset by reserve transfer

Lanark County OPP Detachment Board

The Board is reviewing the 2026 budget process and an update to the Detachment Action Plan. Discussions include the Proceeds of Crime Grant activities and community engagement efforts.

• 2026 Budget Process Update
• Detachment Action Plan presentation
• MOU Amendment regarding budget approval
• Proceeds of Crime Grant presentation by Upper Canada District School Board
• 2026 Detachment Board meeting calendar approval

Land Division

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to sever a 1.0-hectare residential lot from a 38.525-hectare hobby farm in Pakenham. The application is being reviewed for compliance with the Planning Act and local official plans.

• New lot application B25/064 for Mary Jane Hickey and John Bernard Hickey
• Severance of 1.0-ha residential land at Cedar Hill Side Road and 7th Concession South
• Retained 38.525-ha hobby farm at 649 7th Concession South, Pakenham
• Requirement for applicant to pay 2025 cash-in-lieu of parkland fees
• Requirement for written agreement regarding maintenance of the Fulton-Lowe Municipal Drain

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group will review and provide input on four proposed delegations for the 2026 ROMA Conference (January 18-20, 2026), covering community safety funding, housing development tools, a traffic light at Highway 7 and Townline Road, and paramedic models of care. They will also decide whether to include an additional delegation on OPP costing and billing. The meeting includes approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes and a verbal update on the ROMA hospitality suite.

• Delegation to Ministry of Solicitor General for continuous funding of community safety programs (e.g., Mental Health Crisis Response Team, RIDE)
• Delegation to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for legal/planning tools for infill and rural development (e.g., shared laneways, common septic systems)
• Delegation to Ministry of Transportation to follow up on traffic light at Highway 7 and Townline Road (Carleton Place)
• Delegation to Ministry of Health to discuss paramedic models of care and non-urgent call reduction
• Possible additional delegation on OPP costing/billing for multi-commercial and multi-residential properties

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider adopting Amendment No. 15 to the Official Plan, which changes the designation of a property at 9665 County Road 511 to permit aggregate extraction, and will authorize a ground site lease with Xplore Fibre for high-speed internet infrastructure. Council will also decide on delegation submissions to the 2026 ROMA Conference, including requests for predictable community safety funding, planning tools for infill housing, a traffic light at Highway 7 and Townline Road, and paramedic models of care. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from committees.

• By-law 2025-37: Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 15, changing designation of 9665 County Road 511 to Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation
• By-law 2025-38: Authorize ground site lease with Xplore Fibre for high-speed internet shelter
• Approve 2026 ROMA delegations: funding for community safety, infill housing tools, traffic light at Highway 7/Townline Road, paramedic care, OPP billing
• Proclaim November 22, 2025 as National Housing Day
• Adopt reports from Economic Development and Public Works committees

Community Services

The Community Services Committee is deciding on a new child care waitlist priority policy, reviewing a long-term care inspection report, and recommending 2026 community grant allocations. It will also receive updates on a mental health and homelessness state of emergency from Niagara Region, the South East Health Unit, and Lanark Transportation Association.

• Child care waitlist priority policy update (Report SS-29-2025) with proposed priorities including siblings, fee subsidy minimums, and RECE children
• Community Grant Program 2026 funding recommendations (Report DC-03-2025) with proposed focus areas for 2027
• Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report for Lanark Lodge dated October 27, 2025 (Report LL-11-2025)
• 1830 Rogers Road phase-out period update (Report SS-30-2025)
• Niagara Region motion on state of emergency for mental health, homelessness, and addictions

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will consider several reports, including a proposed cross-border agreement with Leeds and Grenville, a paramedic services update with a recommendation to add an overnight shift in Carleton Place, and a reserves financial management tool. The committee will also receive communications from other municipalities on topics like conservation authority fees and public safety, and will move in camera to discuss a non-union employment bylaw update.

• Approve amended cross-border agreement with United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
• Add overnight paramedic shift (21:00-09:00) in Carleton Place in 2026
• Add an additional ambulance and supervisor in 2026
• Approve amendments to Violence and Harassment Policy
• Receive communications on conservation authority fee freeze and automated speed enforcement

Natural Heritage System Working Group

The Natural Heritage System Working Group will discuss a staff report recommending that County Council direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) to outsource completion of the Natural Heritage System Workplan. Staff cite recent changes impacting internal capacity and propose hiring a consultant for mapping and analysis. The group will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and receive roundtable updates on data and information submission. No final decisions are expected; the group's role is to provide direction on a recommendation to Council.

• Discussion of outsourcing Natural Heritage System Workplan via Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Workplan phases: Strategy (24 months), Review (12-18 months), Official Plan Amendment (6 months)
• Council approved workplan and working group terms of reference on April 9, 2025
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025 meeting
• Roundtable updates on data and information submission

IDEA Working Group

The Lanark County IDEA Working Group is meeting to discuss two main items: a proposed council resolution condemning rising racism and antisemitism in Canada, and revisions to the county's equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) action plan. The group will also consider a proposed $195,000 annual plan to hire a facilitator for EDIA support across the county. No final decisions are being made at this working group meeting; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Resolution condemning rising racism, antisemitism and hate in Canada, adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism
• DEI action plan revisions including hiring an equity-focused communications agency and a potential Equity Advocate role
• Proposed $195,000 annual cost for a county-wide EDIA facilitator (salary $110,000, benefits $50,000, travel $20,000, admin $10,000)
• Possible revamp of Community Grants Program into a participatory budgeting process
• Discussion of establishing a County Innovation Office or Director role

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt two new bylaws: a Procedural Bylaw (2025-34) and a Delegation of Authority Bylaw (2025-35), which will govern council meetings and delegate authority. Council will also receive reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees, including a Ten Year Paramedic Human Resources and Facilities Master Plan, and will hold a closed session to discuss non-union group labour negotiations.

• By-law No. 2025-34: Procedural Bylaw
• By-law No. 2025-35: Delegation of Authority Bylaw
• Ten Year Paramedic Human Resources and Facilities Master Plan
• Closed session on Non-Union Group (NUG) discussions results
• 2026 Council and Committee Calendar approval

Public Works

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a proposal to install electric vehicle charging stations at the County Administration Building in Perth. The committee is also considering a lease agreement with Xplore to install a fibre network hub shelter in Balderson.

• Installation of two Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations at Lanark County Administration Building
• Proposed Xplore lease for an 8 ft x 8 ft fibre network hub shelter at 511 @ John’s Rd. in Balderson
• Use of the climate budget to cover annual Hydro One fees for EV chargers
• A $114,034 contract awarded to Zeus Electrical for EV charger installation
• Support for Automated Speed Enforcement programs and natural gas expansion consultation

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will hear a delegation from Alto about the Toronto–Québec City high-speed rail project, receive a quarterly planning statistics report, and vote on several planning and tourism items, including official plan amendments for the Cooney Pit and 2000 Rogers Road, and the 2026–2028 Tourism Action Plan.

• Delegation: Alto High Speed Rail Project (Alexis Doyle, Manager of Community Relations)
• Report PD-18-2025: Quarterly Planning Department Statistics and File Status Report (Q3 2025)
• Report PD-19-2025: Cooney Pit OPA 6 and OPA 15 (Lanark Highlands and Lanark County)
• Report PD-20-2025: Perth OPA 19 – 2000 Rogers Road
• Report T-03-2025: 2026–2028 Tourism Action Plan

Lanark County OPP Detachment Board

The Lanark County OPP Detachment Board is meeting to consider several key items, including the draft 2026 budget, an amended procedural bylaw, and a Detachment Commander Evaluation Policy. They will also receive presentations on court security, Q3 statistics, the detachment action plan, and e-bike enforcement, along with coordinator reports and an update on provincial appointments.

• Draft 2026 budget approval
• Bylaw 03-2025 amended procedural bylaw adoption
• Detachment Commander Evaluation Policy approval
• MOU amendment re: budget approval
• Q3 stats presentation

Land Division

The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider two new applications: one to create three new residential lots from a 40.6-hectare property in Lanark Highlands, and another to create two new lots in Mississippi Mills. The committee will also discuss its structure for the next term. The agenda includes approval of the May 13, 2025 minutes and standard procedural items.

• B25/043-045: Create three new residential lots (2.0, 1.4, 1.2 ha) on Lanark Conc 12C, Lanark Highlands; retained 36.0-ha lot with existing dwelling
• B25/046-047: Create two new lots on Adelaide Street/Napier Crescent, Mississippi Mills (11545370 Canada Inc.)
• Public objection received on B25/043-045; County staff recommend approval
• Township conditions include $450 per severed lot cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Discussion item: Land Division Committee structure for next term

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including adopting the Economic Development Committee's report, passing a by-law to amend the Carleton Junction agreement with the Town of Carleton Place to add two parcels to the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail, and proclaiming October 10 as World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a confirming by-law.

• By-law 2025-32: Amend By-law 2018-21 to add two parcels to the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail agreement with Carleton Place
• Proclamation of October 10, 2025 as World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day
• Adoption of Economic Development Committee report, including extension of draft approval for Glen Isle Shores subdivision (File 09-T-84002) in Mississippi Mills
• By-law 2025-33: Confirming by-law for council proceedings

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will receive a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report for Lanark Lodge with no findings of non-compliance, and will move in camera to discuss child care contract negotiations. It will also receive updates from the South East Health Unit and the Lanark Transportation Association, and approve the September 10, 2025 minutes.

• Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report (LL-10-2025) for Lanark Lodge, Sept 8, 2025, no non-compliance findings
• In camera session (SS-28-2025) to discuss child care contract negotiations under Municipal Act section 239(2)(k)
• Verbal updates from South East Health Unit and Lanark Transportation Association
• Approval of September 10, 2025 committee minutes

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will receive a presentation on the Ten Year Paramedic Human Resources and Facilities Master Plan, which includes recommendations for staffing, fleet, and facilities. The committee will also hear a delegation from the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital requesting renewed funding of $169,500 for FY 2026/27. Other business includes approving the 2026 Council and Committee Calendar and the final draft of the Delegation of Authority Policy.

• Ten Year Paramedic Human Resources and Facilities Master Plan presentation and report
• Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital delegation requesting $169,500 for core capital campaign
• 2026 Council and Committee Calendar approval
• C-16-2025 Delegation of Authority Policy final draft approval
• FIN-10-2025 Financial Summary as of August 31, 2025

Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee

The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates on several local trails, including the K&P Trail, OVRT and Conboy Trail, plus tourism, ATV, and snowmobile activities. Members will also discuss e-bikes on county trails. The agenda is mostly informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled beyond approving minutes and the agenda.

• K&P Trail update from CAO Kurt Greaves
• OVRT and Conboy Trail update from Facilities Coordinator Jonathan Allen
• Tourism update from Deputy Clerk Megan Beson
• ATV update from user representative Brian Stewart
• Discussion of e-bikes on Lanark County trails

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees, and to pass a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new major decisions listed for this session.

• Adoption of Community Services Committee report, including child care centralized waitlist and priority placement policy
• Adoption of Corporate Services Committee report, including decision not to pass an Affordable Rental Property Tax Sub Class bylaw
• Passing of By-law 2025-31 to confirm council proceedings

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will consider routine items including approval of minutes and a verbal report from the Climate Action Working Group. The main substantive item is a confidential discussion on the closure and conveyance of County Road 9a, which will occur in a closed session under the Municipal Act.

• Confidential report PW-17-2025: Closure and conveyance of County Road 9a
• Verbal report from Climate Action Working Group (received as information)
• Approval of August 27, 2025 minutes

Economic Development

The Lanark County Economic Development Committee will consider extending the draft approval for the Glen Isle Shores subdivision in Mississippi Mills, and will receive communications from other municipalities and the province on recycling, soil conservation, and environmental compliance. Several sub-committees report no meetings since the last report.

• Extension request for draft approval of Glen Isle Shores subdivision, File No. 09-T-84002, Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 9, Township of Ramsay, Mississippi Mills
• Communication from South Huron supporting proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act
• Communication from Goderich urging action on soil conservation per Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry report
• Communication from Ministry of Environment on updates to compliance policy, including low-risk incident referrals to municipalities

IDEA Working Group

The Lanark County IDEA Working Group is meeting to discuss a draft resolution condemning antisemitism and adopting the IHRA definition, review Indigenous cultural safety training resources, and provide feedback on the NewPACT report to shape the county's DEI plan. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and delegations.

• Draft resolution condemning rising antisemitism and adopting IHRA definition
• Indigenous Cultural Safety training and resources list
• NewPACT report review for DEI plan consultation
• Delegations and questions from committee

Lanark County OPP Detachment Board

The Board will review the draft 2026 Detachment Board budget and proposed administrative amendments to its Procedural By-law and Terms of Reference. Members will also receive information regarding the Mobile Crisis Response Team and legislative updates to Christopher's Law.

• Draft 2026 Detachment Board budget
• Administrative amendments to Procedural By-law 01-2025
• Mobile Crisis Response Team presentation
• Legislative amendments to Christopher's Law (Sex Offender Registry)
• Plans to host the June 26, 2026 Zone 2 meeting in Perth

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to consider a traffic by-law amendment that would extend a community safety zone on Rosedale Road South and alter speed zones on McDonalds Corners Road and North Street. Council will also vote on adopting reports from the Economic Development and Public Works committees, which include items like approving an official plan amendment and waiving an access policy for a severance. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard procedural items like minutes approval and a confirming by-law.

• By-law 2025-29: Amends traffic by-law 2022-34, extending Community Safety Zone on CR#23 Rosedale Road South and altering speed zones on CR#12 McDonalds Corners Road and CR#10 North Street
• Economic Development report includes approval of Drummond North Elmsley Official Plan Amendment No. 9
• Public Works report includes waiving Access to County Roads Policy for a shared entrance at PIN#4172 CR43
• Public Works report includes 2025 construction update and Climate Action Working Group report
• By-law 2025-30: Confirming by-law for council proceedings

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will receive updates on Ontario Works performance and the Lanark Transportation Association, and will consider a communication from the Township of Southgate regarding increased income support for veterans. The main decisions are whether to direct staff to implement a centralized waitlist for licensed child care centres and to approve a new priority placement policy for that waitlist, effective January 1, 2026. The committee will also receive an information report on the Rent Geared to Income Local Priority Policy.

• Direct staff to proceed with Option 1: implement a centralized waitlist for all licensed CWLECC funded child care centres with a service agreement with Lanark County
• Exempt Procurement Policy and authorize staff to enter into an agreement with OneHSN for waitlist management
• Approve Children's Services policy CS-03.3.0 Child Care Waitlist Priority Placement Criteria effective January 1, 2026
• Receive report SS-27-2025 on Rent Geared to Income Local Priority Policy as information
• Receive communication from Township of Southgate calling on federal government to increase Income Replacement Benefit threshold from $20,000 to $40,000

Corporate Services

Lanark County's Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a proposed 35% tax reduction for affordable rental properties, updates to the procedural bylaw, and a delegation of powers policy. The committee will also receive informational updates on paramedic services, communications from other municipalities, and hold a closed session on non-union group discussions.

• Proposed 35% reduction on Multi-Res tax classes for Affordable Rental Multi-Res Subclasses for 2026 tax year
• Amended Procedural Bylaw with effective date of October 1, 2025
• Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy update for input
• Q2 2025 Lanark County Paramedic Service activities report
• Communications on provincial funding for community paramedicine and various municipal resolutions

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider approving the 2024 audited financial statements and appointing KPMG for the 2025 audit. Council will also vote on allocating $769,200 in COCHI and $320,400 in OPHI funding for housing initiatives, including a $700,000 agreement with Carebridge Community Support for a Perth project. The agenda includes routine adoption of committee reports and a confirming by-law.

• Approve 2024 financial statements and appoint KPMG for 2025 audit
• Allocate $769,200 COCHI and $320,400 OPHI housing funding for 2025-2026
• Authorize $700,000 supplementary agreement with Carebridge Community Support for Halton Street, Perth project
• Approve 2024 reserve transfers per Report FIN-09-2025
• Adopt Community Services and Corporate Services committee reports

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will receive updates on 2025 construction projects and consider three amendments to the Consolidated Traffic By-law, including extending a Community Safety Zone and altering speed zones. They will also hear a delegation about a proposed additional entryway to County Road 43 and decide on a shared entrance request for a severance.

• Extension of Community Safety Zone on CR#23 Rosedale Road South by 220m to include Montague 22-acre park
• Speed zone alterations on CR#12 McDonalds Corners Road (Elphin) and CR#10 North Street
• Delegation on additional entryway to County Road 43 (PIN 05235-0015)
• Decision on shared entrance for CR43 severance (PIN#4137)
• 2025 Construction Update with $12.17M capital budget, including Blakeney Bridge and 5-Arches Bridge

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will consider approving Drummond North Elmsley Official Plan Amendment No. 9, review a report on lot creation by consent policies, and discuss adding property to the Carleton Junction lease with Carleton Place. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a Q2 planning statistics report, and communications opposing Bill 17 and supporting the Algonquin College Perth campus. Two confidential items (a proposed OVRT parking lot at Sturgess Road and a Valley Heartland update) will be discussed in camera.

• Approval of Drummond North Elmsley OPA 9 (File No. DNE 0919-OP-24006) as modified
• Review of Lot Creation by Consent Policies in Lanark County (Report PD-16-2025)
• Addition to the Carleton Junction Lease with the Town of Carleton Place
• Q2 2025 Planning Statistics and File Status (Report PD-14-2025)
• Confidential: Proposed OVRT parking lot at Sturgess Road and Valley Heartland update

Special Economic Development

Lanark County's Special Economic Development Committee is holding a public meeting on a proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA 15) to re-designate the former James Pit site (Cooney Pit) from Rural to Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation – Pit. The meeting allows the applicant, stakeholders, and the public to provide comments. Two written comments from agencies (Lanark County Public Works and Enbridge Gas) noted no concerns. Following the meeting, staff will return with a recommendation report in September.

• OPA to change site designation from Rural to Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation – Pit
• 16-hectare extraction area in 3 phases, Class A license up to 250,000 tonnes/year
• Access via Highway 511, above water table, adjacent to another pit and ANSI
• Two written comments received: Lanark County Public Works (no concerns) and Enbridge Gas (no objection)
• Lanark Highlands has already approved ZBL and adopted OPA for the site

Climate Action Working Group

The Climate Action Working Group will hear a delegation from the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative about community renewable energy options, receive an update on Lanark County Housing Corporation green initiatives, and get a 2025 climate action progress report. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and the agenda.

• Delegation from Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative on community renewable energy options
• Lanark County Housing Corporation green initiatives update, including utility costs from 2015-2024
• Climate Action 2025 update: Better Homes Lanark retrofit program has received 47 applications since June 2, 2025
• Building to Net Zero cohort with ICLEI Canada to develop building energy performance roadmap
• Natural Heritage System working group meeting held in June, next scheduled for October

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group is meeting to approve minutes and discuss updates on delegations and meetings for the upcoming AMO Conference. The main item is a briefing note on a proposed youth wellness hub and upstream prevention model, which will be presented to the Ministry of Health.

• Delegation to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on additional regulatory support to tackle homelessness
• Delegation to Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Trade and Skills Development on Algonquin College reuse
• Delegation to Ministry of Health on youth prevention model
• Delegation to Ministry of Red Tape Reduction on fire apparatus replacement
• Briefing note highlights $750K PHAC grant for Planet Youth Lanark County

Striking Committee

The Lanark County Striking Committee is meeting to review proposed changes to the Inaugural Meeting procedure, as outlined in a staff report. The committee will provide feedback and may direct staff to present the changes to the Corporate Services Committee. The agenda also includes approval of the March 26, 2025 minutes and the current agenda. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of proposed changes to Inaugural Meeting procedures, including reintroducing nominators addressing council in non-election years
• Directive to present any proposed changes to the Corporate Services Committee
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to approve minutes, adopt a Protection of Privacy Policy by-law (2025-24), and confirm proceedings. The privacy by-law, previously deferred, sets rules for handling personal information under MFIPPA. The agenda is mostly routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• By-law 2025-24: Protection of Privacy Policy
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2025 regular and special meetings
• By-law 2025-27: Confirming By-law for August 13, 2025 proceedings

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will consider several reports, including additional Start-up Grant funding for child care, an Expression of Interest for affordable housing, and the 2025-26 Homelessness Prevention Program investment plan. The committee will also receive updates from the South East Health Unit and Lanark Transportation Association.

• Allocate up to $581,734 in additional Start-up Grant funding to Mississippi Mills for 78 new licensed child care spaces, total up to $1,286,134
• Maintain Expression of Interest for Affordable Housing Development on County website
• Approve $2,496,000 Homelessness Prevention Program funding allocation for 2025-26
• Terminate contract with Lanark County Mental Health for outreach worker and execute new contract for Housing-Based Case Manager at $126,000/year
• Authorize staff to submit Investment Plan to Ministry by August 18, 2025 deadline

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will review and comment on a proposed Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy and proposed Procedural Bylaw updates, directing staff to present revised versions at the September meeting. The committee will also receive the financial summary for the six months ending June 30, 2025, and updates from the CAO and regional associations.

• Financial Summary for period ending June 30, 2025: County surplus of $208K (1.0%) and LCHC surplus of $27K (1.3%)
• Proposed Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy (C-11-2025) to clarify staff authority, including new delegations for subdivision/condominium draft approval extensions
• Procedural Bylaw updates (C-12-2025) for review and comment
• Strategic Priorities Update (CAO-06-2025) received as information
• Verbal updates from Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, and CAO

Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee

The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee will consider recommending the purchase and development of the Sturgess Road property as a parking area for the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail, with an estimated total cost of $18,075 for the application process and $55,575 for parking lot installation. The committee will also receive reports on OVRT trail signage, a verbal K&P Trail update, and the Cashing in on Cycling Conference 2.0. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and agenda.

• Recommendation to proceed with purchase and development of Sturgess Road property for OVRT parking (estimated costs: $18,075 application, $55,575 installation)
• OVRT Trail Signage report for Carleton Place, Almont, and Pakenham
• K&P Trail Update (verbal)
• Cashing in on Cycling Conference 2.0 report
• Approval of June 10, 2025 minutes

Special County Council

This is a special meeting of Lanark County Council, held immediately after the Economic Development Committee of the Whole. The main item is adopting the Sixth Report of the Economic Development Committee, which will be projected at the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes, a confirming by-law, and routine items.

• Adoption of the Sixth Report of the Economic Development Committee of the Whole
• By-law No. 2025-26: Confirming By-Law to adopt proceedings of the special meeting
• Approval of council minutes
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Delegations (10 minutes)

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider adopting a Protection of Privacy Policy, approve committee reports including a $2,130,705 allocation for child care spaces, and move in camera to discuss confidential updates on the Harm Reduction and Outreach Prevention Project and the 24 Bourke Street Deep Energy Retrofit. The meeting also includes recognition of Asset Builders and routine procedural items.

• By-law 2025-24: Protection of Privacy Policy
• $2,130,705 Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund allocation to Mississippi Mills for 78 child care spaces
• In camera discussion on Harm Reduction and Outreach Prevention Project and 24 Bourke Street Deep Energy Retrofit
• Recognition of Asset Builders by Lanark County Child and Youth Services Collaborative
• Adoption of Community Services, Corporate Services, and Economic Development committee reports

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will consider accepting the final Growth Management Strategy report, which forecasts population, housing, and employment growth to 2051 and includes policy recommendations. If accepted, staff will prepare a schedule of Official Plan amendments to update growth management policies. The committee will also vote on draft approvals for two subdivision applications and a condominium draft approval reinstatement.

• Growth Management Strategy final report accepted for information; staff directed to prepare Official Plan amendment schedule
• PD-11-2025: Reinstate draft approval for Whyte Condominium (File 09-CD-21001) with new lapsing date of Dec 31, 2025
• PD-12-2025: Draft approval for subdivision at 355 Franktown Road, Carleton Place
• PD-13-2025: Draft approval for Southwell Homes subdivision at 122 Old Mill Lane, Mississippi Mills
• Trails committee recommends $53,000 from Forestry Trails Reserve for OVRT re-surfacing in 2025

Natural Heritage System Working Group

The Natural Heritage System Working Group is meeting to appoint a chair, review the group's terms of reference, and receive presentations on the Natural Heritage System overview and workplan. The group will provide strategic advice to County Council on developing a Natural Heritage System Strategy, including mapping natural features and corridors, over a 3.5-4 year timeline.

• Appointment of Chair (limited to County Council members)
• Presentation: Natural Heritage System Overview and Workplan (Michelle Rabbetts, Climate Environmental Coordinator)
• Presentation: Natural Heritage System Working Group Introduction (Michelle Rabbetts)
• Workplan includes 3 phases: Strategy (24 months), Review (12-18 months), Official Plan Amendment (6 months)
• Working group includes representatives from agriculture, development, Indigenous community, naturalists, hunters/anglers, forestry, trails, and climate network

Lanark County OPP Detachment Board

The Lanark County OPP Detachment Board is meeting to approve several administrative items, including an Abuse Policy, a Memorandum of Understanding for Detachment Coordination Services, and the 2024 Annual Report. They will also receive presentations on the Situation Table and Community Safety and Well-being Plan, as well as an update from the OPP Inspector. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and a financial update.

• Approval of Abuse Policy (Policy #1-2024) required for $100,000 abuse insurance coverage
• Approval of MOU for Detachment Coordination Services
• Approval of 2024 Annual Report for distribution
• Presentation on Lanark County Situation Table and Community Safety and Well-being Plan
• OPP presentation by Inspector Kerlous Tawdrous

Climate Action Working Group

The Climate Action Working Group will hear a progress report from the Climate Environmental Coordinator on 2025 initiatives, including the Better Homes Lanark retrofit program, the Natural Heritage System plan, tree giveaways, and climate grant programs. The group will also approve minutes from the April 10 meeting and receive roundtable updates.

• Better Homes Lanark launched June 2, 2025; 18 applications received in first 3 days
• Tree giveaways in Mississippi Mills, Drummond North Elmsley, and Beckwith distributed 7,750 trees
• Community Climate Grant offers up to $5,000; deadline September 30, 2025
• Municipal Climate Action Grant offers up to $7,500; deadline September 30, 2025
• New Environmental Clerical Assistant Alana Merkley started June 2, 2025

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider awarding a contract for the 5-Arches Bridge substructure rehabilitation to the lowest compliant bidder, KB Civil Constructors Inc., for $965,861 including HST. The council will also vote on adopting reports from the Economic Development and Public Works committees, which include items like a draft approval for a subdivision in Beckwith and a directive to issue an RFP for a Transportation Master Plan update. A proclamation for National Long-Term Care Day is also on the agenda.

• Contract award for tender PW-C-34-2025-25-E0 5-Arches Bridge Substructure Rehabilitation to KB Civil Constructors Inc. for $965,861 (incl. HST)
• Draft approval of Grizzly Homes Subdivision plan in Township of Beckwith (Part of Southwest Half Lot 10, Concession 3)
• Direct staff to issue RFP for Transportation Master Plan 2025 update
• Proclaim June 13, 2025 as National Long-Term Care Day
• Adoption of Economic Development and Public Works Committee reports

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will review a $2,130,705 childcare fund allocation for Mississippi Mills and discuss energy retrofit options for 24 Bourke Street. Members will also receive updates on long-term care inspections and provincial funding concerns.

• Allocation of $2,130,705 for 78 new childcare spaces in Mississippi Mills
• Negotiating termination of part of Purchase Order #405 for 24 Bourke Street energy retrofit
• Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection reports for Lanark Lodge
• Presentation on Smiths Falls Old Home Week
• Update from Lanark County Interval House

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several financial and administrative items, including updates to the Asset Management Plan, a new Protection of Privacy Policy, and consent reports on budget impacts, development charges, and financial summaries. The committee will also receive updates from the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, ROMA, and the CAO.

• FIN-06-2025: Add Green Infrastructure Assets to 2022 Asset Management Plan
• DC-02-2025: Approve Protection of Privacy Policy and prepare by-law for June 25 Council
• FIN-04-2025: Budget Impacts per Ontario Regulation 284/09
• FIN-05-2025: Development Charge Fund Update at December 31, 2024
• FIN-07-2025: Financial Summary Ending April 30, 2025

Special Economic Development

The Special Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation regarding the Algonquin College Perth Campus Opportunity. Toby Shannan is scheduled to present this item to the committee.

• Presentation: Algonquin College Perth Campus Opportunity by Toby Shannan

Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee

The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee is meeting to receive updates on the K&P Trail acquisition, OVRT and Conboy Trail maintenance, tourism, ATV and snowmobile activities, and an OPP snowmobile report. The agenda also includes adding an encroachment agreement on the OVRT in Carleton Place and a Tay Havelock Trail connection item. The meeting will approve minutes from March 11, 2025.

• K&P Trail Acquisition Communications Plan and update
• OVRT & Conboy Trail update
• Encroachment Agreement on OVRT in Town of Carleton Place (agenda addition)
• Tay Havelock Trail Connection (agenda addition)
• OVRT 2022-2025 OPP Snowmobile Report: 218.75 patrol hours, 29 occurrences, no collisions

Government Relations Working Group

The meeting scheduled for May 30, 2025, via Zoom has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group is reviewing detailed requests for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) delegation. These requests seek provincial support for homelessness programs, fire apparatus replacement standards, and child care funding.

• Request for additional funding and regulatory tools for homelessness prevention
• Request to extend fire apparatus replacement schedules from 20 to 25 years
• Request for support in the rapid sale or reuse of the closed Algonquin College Perth campus
• Request for funding or regulatory changes regarding school bus stop arm cameras
• Request for a revision to the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care funding formula

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees, including a $1.83 million contract for electrical upgrades at Lanark Lodge. Council will also decide on delegation requests for the AMO Conference, covering topics like homelessness funding, fire vehicle use, and the reuse of the closed Algonquin College campus. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and a confirming by-law.

• Award RFP LC-2025-03, Lanark Lodge Electrical Upgrades, to Bradley-Kelly Construction Ltd. for $1,830,000 plus HST
• Direct Lanark County Housing Corporation to contract TK Elevator for elevator modernization at 24 Bourke Street for $138,354.70 plus HST
• Approve temporary full-time Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Coordinator position in Clerk's Department
• Submit AMO Conference delegation requests on homelessness funding, fire vehicle use, Algonquin College campus reuse, and school bus stop arm camera regulations
• Proclaim June 2025 as Pride Month in Lanark County

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will receive updates on the 5 Arches Bridge rehabilitation and the Transportation Master Plan, and consider a proposed no-parking zone in Appleton. The committee will also receive a communication from the Township of Champlain regarding heavy vehicle surveillance. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda.

• 5 Arches Bridge rehabilitation update: 2025 works (July 15-Oct 30) with daily closures, 2026 full closure; $1.5M budgeted for 2025
• Transportation Master Plan update: staff directed to issue RFP for consultant; includes specific roads/intersections (CR49, CR10, CR29, CR20, CR17, CR16A)
• Proposed No Parking Zone in Village of Appleton on County Road #11; by-law amendment to By-law 2023-09 for June 11 Council meeting
• Communication from Township of Champlain: resolution calling for increased surveillance and monitoring of heavy vehicles in Ontario
• Approval of April 23, 2025 minutes

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee is deciding on draft approval for a 26.86-hectare (66.36-acre) residential subdivision proposed by Grizzly Homes Inc. in Franktown, Township of Beckwith. The committee will also receive the Lanark County Aggregate Resources Master Plan and direct staff to prepare Official Plan amendments. Communications opposing elements of Ontario's Bill 5 from three municipalities will be received as information.

• Draft approval for Grizzly Homes subdivision, 09-T-22004, Part of Southwest Half Lot 10, Concession 3, Beckwith
• Acceptance of Lanark County Aggregate Resources Master Plan dated May 15, 2025
• Communications opposing Bill 5 from Town of Orangeville, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and Town of Shelburne
• Verbal report from Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation
• Approval of April 23, 2025 minutes

Land Division

The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2025, to consider new, deferred, and appealed land severance applications. The agenda includes a deferred application (B24/112) for a new lot on Highway 7 in Drummond/North Elmsley, and three appealed applications (B25/001-003) for new lots on Fletcher Road/Roger Stevens Drive in Montague. The committee will also appoint a secretary-treasurer.

• Deferred application B24/112 (Martin Edwards Whyte) for a new lot, West Part Lot 12 Concession 5, Drummond/North Elmsley, Highway 7
• Appealed applications B25/001, B25/002, B25/003 (15221315 Canada Inc.) for new lots, Part Lot 5 Concession 5, Montague, Fletcher Road/Roger Stevens Drive
• Appointment of a Secretary-Treasurer

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider adopting an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program for county roads, partnering with EORN, and creating a Speed Management Reserve Fund. The agenda also includes adopting reports from the Economic Development and Public Works committees, which cover items like a subdivision approval, official plan amendments, and a septage disposal update. The meeting is largely procedural, with routine approvals and a confirmation bylaw.

• Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program for county roads, with EORN as partner and a Speed Management Reserve Fund
• Draft approval for Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision at 347 Franktown, Carleton Place (File No. 09-T-22002)
• Approval of Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendments No. 32 & 33 (Files MM 0931-OP-24005, MM 0931-OP-24007)
• Approval of Beckwith Official Plan Amendment No. 33 (File No. 2502-OP-BECK)
• Septage disposal capacity monitoring via annual hauler dialogue

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will consider awarding a $1.83M contract for electrical upgrades at Lanark Lodge, approve a $138,354.70 elevator modernization contract for 24 Bourke Street, and receive a long-term care inspection report. The committee will also discuss a Pride Month proclamation and receive updates from the health unit and transportation association.

• Award RFP LC-2025-03 to Bradley-Kelly Construction Ltd. for Lanark Lodge electrical upgrades, $1,830,000 plus HST
• Direct Lanark County Housing Corporation to contract TK Elevator for 24 Bourke elevator modernization, $138,354.70 plus HST
• Receive Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report dated April 11, 2025
• Proclaim June 2025 as Pride Month in Lanark County
• Receive updates from South East Health Unit and Lanark Transportation Association

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will receive updates on the Eastern Ontario Regional Network cell gap project and paramedic services, and will consider creating a temporary full-time Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Coordinator position within the Clerk's Department. The committee will also receive several routine reports and updates, including from the CAO and regional associations.

• EORN Cell Gap Project update: 75% of Lanark County sites completed, $27.4M infrastructure investment, 33:1 ROI
• Proposed addition of Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Coordinator as temporary full-time position
• Q1 2025 Lanark County Paramedic Service activities report
• Paramedic Service 25 Years of Service report
• Communications on Strong Mayor Powers amendments and Standing with Team Canada resolution

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group will discuss establishing a Lanark County hospitality suite at conferences like ROMA or AMO, with initial costs estimated at up to $10,000. They will also review an AMO media kit on homelessness, which reports over 80,000 homeless in Ontario in 2024 and calls for provincial action.

• Hospitality suite cost up to $10,000 in first year, offset by sponsorships
• Staff time and liability insurance needed for hospitality suite
• AMO research: 80,000 homeless in Ontario in 2024, up 25% since 2022
• County aware of 233 homeless in 2024, 107 chronic
• AMO calls for $11B over 10 years to end chronic homelessness

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt two by-laws: one appointing weed inspectors and another adopting Children's Services fee subsidy policies. The council will also consider reports from the Community Services and Corporate Services committees, including a child care subsidy agreement with the Upper Canada District School Board and a software migration deposit.

• By-law 2025-18 appoints Darren Umpherson and John Duncan as County Weed Inspector
• By-law 2025-19 adopts Children's Services Fee Subsidy Policies (absenteeism and eligible hours)
• Authorize service agreement with UCDSB for child care subsidy effective May 1, 2025
• Authorize deposit with Endeavor Solutions Inc. for Microsoft Dynamics 365 migration
• Proclaim May 18-25, 2025 as Paramedic Service Week

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will hear a presentation on Highway 15/Perth Road intersection improvements and discuss a report recommending the County adopt an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program for County roads. The committee will also receive a verbal update from the Climate Action Working Group. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and agenda.

• Presentation on Highway 15 - Perth Road Intersection Improvements (preliminary design and Class EA study)
• Report PD-09-2025 recommending adoption of Automated Speed Enforcement program, contracting EORN as partner, and creating a Speed Management Reserve Fund
• Verbal report from Climate Action Working Group

Economic Development

The Lanark County Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several planning items, including a draft approval for a subdivision at 347 Franktown in Carleton Place, official plan amendments for Mississippi Mills and Beckwith, and a report on septage disposal. The committee will also receive a quarterly planning report and a tourism update. Several sub-committee verbal reports are on the agenda, though some indicate no meetings were held since the last report.

• Draft approval for Plan of Subdivision at 347 Franktown, Carleton Place (File No. 09-T-22002)
• Approval of Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendments No. 32 & 33 (File No. MM 0931-OP-24005 and MM 0931-OP-24007)
• Approval of Beckwith Official Plan Amendment No. 33 (File No. 2502-OP-BECK)
• Receive Lanark County Septage Disposal Context Report and direct staff to monitor septage disposal capacity annually
• Receive Quarterly Planning Department Information Report (PD-04-2025)

Climate Action Working Group

The Climate Action Working Group is meeting to receive updates on the Better Homes Lanark program and other climate initiatives. The group will hear about the $12.5 million residential energy retrofit program, the Natural Heritage System workplan, and various grants and community programs. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion reports and roundtable updates.

• Better Homes Lanark program: $12.5M, 400 homes over 4 years, 2.75% financing, launch in June 2025
• Natural Heritage System Workplan: 3.5-4 year timeline, includes strategy, review, and official plan amendment
• Community Climate Grant: up to $5,000 for non-profits, deadline September 30, 2025
• Municipal Climate Action Grant: up to $7,500 for lower-tier municipalities, deadline September 30, 2025
• Spring tree seedling giveaways in Drummond/North Elmsley, Beckwith, and Mississippi Mills

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider adopting reports from the Economic Development, Public Works, and Striking Committees, and vote on By-law 2025-16 authorizing purchase and lease agreements for the K&P Trail. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and a confirming by-law.

• By-law 2025-16: Purchase and Lease Agreements for the K&P Trail
• Approval of $117,521 purchase of a 2025 Energreen Robofifti Mower (less $20,000 trade-in)
• Direct staff to continue detailed design for the Lake Avenue Roundabout
• Approve Terms of Reference for Municipal Advisory Working Group and Natural Heritage System Working Group
• Resolution requesting Ontario government action on college funding and tuition

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will discuss and vote on several child care and housing items, including a fee subsidy contract with the Upper Canada District School Board, new fee subsidy policies, a centralized waitlist for child care, and a deep energy retrofit at 24 Bourke Street. The committee will also receive a report on the Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection of Lanark Lodge, which found three compliance issues.

• Authorize service agreement with UCDSB for child care fee subsidy, effective May 1, 2025
• Approve fee subsidy policies (CS-01.1.0, CS-01.2.0) retroactive to January 1, 2025
• Direct staff to implement centralized waitlist for child care, with OneHSN agreement
• Proceed with Option 3 for Deep Energy/Accessibility Retrofit at 24 Bourke Street
• Receive MLTC inspection report with 3 written notifications for Lanark Lodge

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will consider authorizing a deposit with Endeavour Solutions Inc. for a 2026 migration from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including SylogistGov add-ons. The committee will also receive communications on banning Nazi symbols and enabling municipal responses to tariffs, and discuss a confidential compensation review. A proclamation for Paramedic Service Week is proposed.

• Authorize deposit with Endeavour Solutions Inc. for ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS Cloud ERP), funded from Working Fund/Contingency reserve
• Waive competitive bid requirement for ERP purchase under Procurement Policy section 21.1 j)
• Receive communication from Durham Region and Municipality of Assiginack supporting a ban on Nazi symbols of hate
• Receive communication from County of Bruce calling on federal/provincial governments to empower municipalities to buy Canadian in response to tariffs
• Proclaim May 18-25, 2025 as Paramedic Service Week in Lanark County

Land Division

The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider two new applications for creating residential lots. The first involves creating three new lots from a 20.76-hectare property in Montague Township, and the second involves creating three new lots in Mississippi Mills. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application B25/001, B25/002 & B25/003 by 15221315 Canada Inc. to create three new residential lots on Fletcher Road/Roger Stevens Drive, Montague Township
• Application B24/127, B24/128 & B24/129 by Diana Lynne Ester Miner-Tremblay and Debra Jean Hazel Bowes to create new lots on Quarry Road, Mississippi Mills
• Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting
• Staff recommendation to grant provisional consent for the Montague application, subject to conditions

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee is meeting to approve draft Terms of Reference for two new working groups: the Municipal Advisory Working Group and the Natural Heritage System Working Group. Both groups will advise on the development of a Natural Heritage System (NHS) Strategy for Lanark County. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine items.

• Draft Terms of Reference for Municipal Advisory Working Group (8 municipal staff and 8 council reps)
• Draft Terms of Reference for Natural Heritage System Working Group (10 sector reps, 3 council reps)
• Both groups to meet at 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario
• NHS Working Group term approximately 2 years; Municipal Advisory term approximately 4 years

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to consider routine reports and a by-law adopting children's services funding policies. The agenda includes adopting committee reports, a confidential organizational update, and a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. The main substantive item is the approval of By-law 2025-14, which formalizes several funding policies for child care services.

• By-law 2025-14: Children's Services Funding Policies, including cost-based funding for CWELCC ages 0-5 and 6-12, local priorities flexibility, professional learning, small water works, and wage supports
• Confidential report CAO-03-2025: Organizational Update (in camera session)
• Adoption of Community Services and Corporate Services Committee reports
• Striking Committee report
• By-law 2025-15: Confirming By-law

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will consider three main items: replacing a 2019 remote mower with a 2025 Energreen Robofifti Mower at a net cost of $97,521 after trade-in, directing staff to continue detailed design for a Lake Avenue roundabout in Carleton Place, and having the Warden take the Mayors' Monarch Pledge. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and agenda.

• Purchase of 2025 Energreen Robofifti Mower from Colvoy Equipment for $117,521 before HST, less $20,000 trade-in for 2019 Bomford Flailbot Mower
• Direct staff to continue detailed design for Lake Avenue Roundabout for construction in 2026
• Warden to take Mayors' Monarch Pledge and issue proclamation for Mayors' Monarch Pledge Day
• McNeely Avenue corridor update: roundabouts at Lake Avenue (2026) and Townline Road (2028), 4-laning from Coleman to Lake Avenue (~10 years)

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will hear an update from the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark, consider a resolution urging provincial action on the Algonquin College Perth Campus closure, and review reports on the Natural Heritage System workplan and K&P Trail acquisition agreements. The committee will also receive verbal reports from several sub-committees.

• K&P Trail lease and purchase agreements authorization for CAO and Warden
• Resolution requesting Ontario government action on Algonquin College Perth Campus closure, including increased funding and tuition flexibility
• Natural Heritage System workplan update (Report CE-01-2025)
• Delegation from Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark on local labour market data
• Verbal reports from Valley Heartland Community Futures, Municipal Trails, Community Forest, and Agriculture Advisory groups

Land Division

The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider two new applications for creating residential lots: B24/151 and B24/152 in Lanark Highlands (Cedar Way and Scotch Line Road) and B24/135 and B24/136 in Tay Valley (Brooks Corners Road). The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and disclosure of interests. The committee will decide whether to grant provisional consent for these severances.

• B24/151 and B24/152: New lots for Joseph Jeffrey Bittle and Melissa Anne Bittle in Lanark Highlands, Part 1 Concession 3, Cedar Way and Scotch Line Road
• B24/135 and B24/136: New lots for Avery Shirley Cameron and Tait Mary Cameron in Tay Valley, Part Lot 2 Concession 6, Brooks Corners Road
• Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for new applications
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider a resolution to adopt a 'Buy Canadian' approach for purchases and to request senior governments remove trade barriers, in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods. Council will also vote on reports from the Economic Development and Public Works committees, including a contract award and a tourism agreement extension with Smiths Falls.

• Resolution to institute 'Buy Canadian' approach for routine purchases and request removal of interprovincial trade barriers
• Extension of Tourism Services Agreement with Town of Smiths Falls for two years, ending December 2026
• One-year extension of Draft Plan Approval for Mill Valley Living subdivision in Mississippi Mills
• Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 8 (Ennis) for Tay Valley Township
• Award of contracts to lowest compliant bidders for tenders closed February 11, 2025

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will review the 2025-2029 Community Plan for Safety and Well-Being for Lanark County and Smiths Falls. Members will also discuss new funding policies for children's services and potential affordable housing developments.

• Presentation of the Community Plan for Safety and Well-Being 2025-2029
• Proposed Children's Services funding policies (retroactive to January 1, 2025)
• Expression of Interest to assess potential affordable housing projects
• Proposal to use Social Housing Contingency Reserve for OPHI Rental Assistance
• Consent reports regarding Centralized Intake Expansion and Long-Term Care satisfaction

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will receive several communications, including Ontario election priorities from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, a call to ban the Nazi swastika, and responses to US tariff threats. They will also consider a consent report on council remuneration and expenses, and receive an update on emergency management. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda.

• Communication: Ontario Election Priorities from Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus
• Communication: Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada from Durham Region
• Communication: Response to US Tariff Threats on Steel Sector from Champlain Township
• Consent Report FIN-02-2025: Council and Land Division Remuneration and Expenses Summary 2024
• Discussion Report DC-01-2025: Emergency Services Update

Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee

The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee will meet to elect a chair, approve minutes, and receive reports on trail maintenance and updates. Key items include a detailed update on the Almonte Alameda's long-term care and growth, plus verbal reports on gate locations, speed cameras, and trail conditions. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions expected.

• Almonte Alameda update: long-term tree care, lighting project, and 2025 goals
• Gate locations on Tay Havelock Trail
• Speed cameras on OVRT
• K&P Trail update
• Bottle Lake, Dixon Lake, and Caldwell Lake access trail

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt reports from its Community Services and Corporate Services committees, and to pass by-laws setting 2025 tax ratios and tax rates levied to local municipalities. The agenda also includes a by-law to establish the Better Homes Lanark local improvement charge program for residential energy retrofits.

• By-law 2025-09: Better Homes Lanark Local Improvement Charge (residential retrofit loan program)
• By-law 2025-10: Set Tax Ratios (e.g., Residential 1.0, Commercial 1.842928)
• By-law 2025-11: Tax Rates Levied to Local Municipalities
• Community Services report: $600,000 Last Mile Funding agreement with Carebridge Community Support
• Corporate Services report: approve Public Works elevator and Lanark Archives Retrofit projects

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will consider approving the award of nine construction capital road project contracts to the lowest compliant bidders, totaling $8,871,780 including HST, within the approved $8,970,000 budget. The recommendation includes using the $98,220 favourable variance as a contingency for asphalt and fuel price adjustments. The meeting will also approve minutes from January 29, 2025, and receive a verbal update from the Climate Action Working Group, which reported no meeting since the last report.

• Award contracts for CR10 (Scotch Line Road), CR15 (Ferguson Falls Road), CR17 (Derry Side Rd.), CR20 (Waba Road), CR43 (Highway 43), CR511 (Highway 511) rehabilitation totaling $7,225,416
• Award micro surfacing contract to Miller Paving Limited for $1,112,100, covering Beckwith, Montague, Tay Valley, and Mississippi Mills
• Award shouldering contract to Crains' Construction Limited for $172,300
• Award culvert contract to Goldie Mohr Ltd for $361,964
• Approve minutes of January 29, 2025 meeting

Economic Development

The Lanark County Economic Development Committee will consider several items, including extending the tourism services agreement with Smiths Falls for two years, approving a one-year extension for the Mill Valley Living subdivision draft plan, and approving an Official Plan Amendment for Tay Valley Township. The committee will also discuss supplementary funding for shared immigration and settlement services with Renfrew County and receive communications on U.S. tariffs and the proposed Algonquin College Perth campus closure.

• Extend Tourism Services Agreement with Town of Smiths Falls for two years, ending December 2026
• Approve one-year extension of Draft Plan Approval for Mill Valley Living subdivision (File No. 09-T-21005) in Mississippi Mills
• Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 8 (Ennis) for Tay Valley Township (File No. 2501-OP-TVT)
• Authorize additional 2025 funding for Shared Immigration and Settlement Services program with County of Renfrew, from Contingency Reserve
• Receive communications on proposed U.S. tariffs and letter to Algonquin College regarding Perth campus closure

County Council

Lanark County Council is meeting to adopt several reports and by-laws, including a new Work in Right-of-Way Policy and an amendment to the traffic by-law. Council will also move in camera to discuss labour relations and bargaining results for OPSEU and ONA contracts. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a confirming by-law.

• By-law 2025-06: Adopt Work in Right-of-Way Policy
• By-law 2025-07: Amend By-law 2022-34 to regulate traffic
• In camera discussion of OPSEU and ONA bargaining results
• Approve 2025 Climate and Environmental budget
• Install No Left Turn sign opposite 105 McNeely Ave

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will consider approving a supplementary agreement with Carebridge Community Support for $600,000 in Last Mile Funding to support the 15-unit affordable housing project at 63 Halton Street, Perth. The committee will also receive a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report for Lanark Lodge, which found no non-compliance, and hear verbal updates from the South East Health Unit and Lanark Transportation Association.

• Authorize $600,000 Last Mile Funding agreement with Carebridge Community Support for 63 Halton Street, Perth
• Receive Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report for Lanark Lodge (no findings of non-compliance)
• Verbal update from South East Health Unit
• Verbal update from Lanark Transportation Association

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will review proposed 2025 tax ratios for various property classes and discuss upcoming capital projects. The meeting also includes reports on paramedic activities and the Public Access Defibrillator program.

• Proposed 2025 tax ratios (Residential: 1.0, Commercial: 1.842928, Industrial: 2.531635)
• Approval of Public Works elevator project
• Approval of Lanark Archives Retrofit project
• Lanark County Paramedic Chief Q4/Year End 2024 summary report
• Lanark County Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program update

Special Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct second-round interviews for the Public Works Director position. The committee will move into a confidential in-camera session to discuss these personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.

• Second round interviews for Public Works Director

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group is meeting to discuss next steps for developing a government relations strategy, review post-conference action summaries from ROMA delegations, and prepare for the AMO conference. They will also consider a media release on homelessness. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports.

• Discussion of terms of reference for a government relations strategy
• Review of ROMA delegation summaries: Highway 7 study request, Bridge House expansion funding, OPP billing model
• Follow-up actions include thank-you letters for $600,000 'Last Mile' funding and HART Hub funding
• AMO report on homelessness: 80,000 homeless in Ontario, $11 billion investment proposed
• Conference preparation for AMO conference

County Council

Lanark County Council will vote on several items at its January 29, 2025 meeting, including adopting the 2025 budget, appointing a deputy treasurer, and approving a new conference and delegation procedure. The council will also consider reports from its Community Services, Corporate Services, and Striking committees, which include decisions on housing rental rates, child care funding, and committee appointments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss OPSEU contract negotiations.

• By-law 2025-01: Adopt the 2025 budget (estimates)
• By-law 2025-03: Appoint Joan Pratt as Deputy Treasurer
• By-law 2025-04: Adopt a Conference and Delegations Procedure
• Authorize Warden and CAO to execute Rural Transit Solutions Fund agreement (Project ON-12237)
• Approve $704,400 in child care start-up grant funding to Mississippi Mills

Public Works

The Public Works Committee is reviewing updates for the Better Homes Lanark energy retrofit program and the 2025 Climate and Environmental budget. The meeting also includes discussions on traffic bylaw amendments and a new work-in-right-of-way policy.

• Better Homes Lanark: $12.5 million program for residential energy retrofits
• 2025 Climate and Environmental budget: $210,000 total
• Proposed 'No Left Turn' sign installation opposite 105 McNeely Ave
• Approval of the Work-in-Right-of-Way Policy
• Municipal Climate Action Fund: $60,000 allocation

Economic Development

The Lanark County Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive routine updates, including a monthly planning department report, a Carleton Place Harvest Festival highlight, and information on the REDI Pilot Project. The committee will also hear verbal reports from several sub-committees and receive correspondence from Northumberland County regarding agricultural land protection.

• Report #PD-01-2025: Monthly Planning Department Information Report (consents, subdivisions, official plan amendments)
• Report #C-02-2025: Town of Carleton Place Highlight for the 2025 Harvest Festival
• Report #C-03-2025: REDI Pilot Project Information
• Communication from Northumberland County: Resolution supporting 'Protection of Agricultural Lands and Sustainable Development'
• Verbal reports from Valley Heartland CFDC, Lanark County Municipal Trails, Community Forest Sub-Committee, Agriculture Advisory Working Group

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider adopting the 2025 budget, which sets a property tax levy of $45,094,552.00. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 11, 2024 regular and special meetings, and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings. No confidential reports are scheduled.

• By-law 2025-01: Adopt 2025 budget with $45,094,552.00 property tax levy
• By-law 2025-02: Confirming by-law for January 15, 2025 council proceedings
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 regular and special council meetings

Community Services

The Community Services Committee is reviewing several reports regarding housing and social services. Key items include proposed changes to market rental rates, a new rent-geared-to-income priority policy, and childcare expansion funding. The committee will also review a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report for Lanark Lodge.

• Increase Lanark County Housing Corporation market rental rates to the maximum allowable under O.Reg 517.24
• Trial a one-year local priority policy for the Rent-Geared-to-Income centralized waiting list
• Allocate $704,400 in start-up grant funding to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills for childcare expansion
• Review Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report for Lanark Lodge regarding infection control and resident care
• Discuss support for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario report on the homelessness crisis

Corporate Services

Lanark County's Corporate Services Committee is meeting to approve the 2025 kilometre reimbursement rate of $0.66/km, receive an update on the new Medical Priority Dispatch System for paramedic services, and consider updated delegation and conference procedures. The committee will also receive communications about the Ontario Deposit Return Program and hear verbal updates from the Warden, CAO, and other officials. A confidential session is scheduled to discuss the Deputy Treasurer position.

• Approve kilometre rate of $0.66/km effective February 1, 2025 (FIN-01-2025)
• Receive information on Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) launching February 5, 2025
• Approve updated Delegation and Conference Procedures and prepare enabling bylaw (C-01-2025)
• Receive communications from Bradford West Gwillimbury and Stratford endorsing Ontario Deposit Return Program expansion
• Move in camera to discuss Deputy Treasurer position (personal matters)

Striking Committee

The Lanark County Striking Committee will meet to appoint a chair for 2024/25 and consider appointments of council members to internal and external boards and committees, including the Lanark Transportation Association, Archives Lanark, South East Health Unit, and others. The committee will move into a closed session to discuss personal matters related to these appointments. The agenda also includes approval of the October 23, 2024 minutes.

• Appointment of Chair for 2024/25 Striking Committee
• Council member appointments to internal and external boards and committees (e.g., Lanark Transportation Association, Archives Lanark, South East Health Unit, Valley Heartland Board of Directors, Community Forest Sub-Committee, Lanark County Situation Table, Lanark County Agricultural Advisory Working Group)
• Move in camera to discuss appointments under Municipal Act section 239(2)(b)
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024 meeting

Special Corporate Services

This is a special meeting of the Corporate Services Committee, chaired by Councillor Steve Fournier. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no reports or delegations listed. The only substantive item is a confidential session for government relations training, led by Sabine Matheson of StrategyCorp, which would require moving in camera.

• Confidential report: Government Relations Training by Sabine Matheson, StrategyCorp
• Motion to move in camera under section 239 (3.1) (1) for member education/training
• CAO K. Greaves, Clerk J. Ralph, and Deputy Clerk M. Beson to remain in the room during in camera session