{ "city": "Lanark County", "state": "Ontario", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/lanarkcounty/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-26", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Economic Development", "headline": "Council to adopt new Planning Department user fee schedule and related bylaw", "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will consider endorsing the Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI) initiative, approve Official Plan Amendment No. 18 for aggregate resources, adopt a new Planning Department user fee schedule with a transition period and fee‑reduction authority, and grant draft approval to the Matheson & Rosedale Subdivision plan in Montague. Additional communications on updates to the Aggregates Resource Act, federal forestry support, and the Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act will be received as information.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/184003/Economic%20Development%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=EE54F8409DE54785A00A7001F47128A5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1699" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Public Works", "headline": "Committee to weigh $267K fleet replacement, user fee update", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will consider three main items: adopting an updated user fee schedule for cost recovery, authorizing the purchase of five vehicles for $267,000 plus HST, and declaring surplus lands on Rainbow Valley Drive. A communication from Halton Hills regarding invasive plant rules will also be received as information.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/184007/Public%20Works%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=6CEAE142534348CB83940473A6AF4133", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1687" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "County Council", "headline": "Council to allocate $2.496M for homelessness prevention programs", "summary": "County Council will vote on the 2026-27 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan, allocating $2,496,000 in provincial funding across emergency shelter, supportive housing, outreach, and housing assistance. The agenda also includes approval of the 2025 audited financial statements and a by-law for a Medical Tiered Response Program Agreement. Other items include appointments to the Business Retention and Expansion Core Working Group and routine approvals of committee reports and minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/184018/County%20Council%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=35E6AE58D7694D4A801AD2937B233860", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1645" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Special County Council", "headline": "Council to vote on closing and selling part of former County Road 43", "summary": "Lanark County Council will consider adopting committee reports from Economic Development and Public Works, and vote on a by-law to stop up, close, and sell a portion of former County Road 43 in Montague Township. A confirming by-law is also scheduled for passage.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/184016/Special%20County%20Council%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=62F1B33B3DD8405F93791B693D425678", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1750" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Natural Heritage System Working Group", "headline": "Visioning workshop summary and communications plan for Natural Heritage System Strategy presented", "summary": "The Working Group will receive a presentation on the summary of input from the May 27 visioning workshop and discuss the communications plan for the Natural Heritage System Strategy. The group will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and adopt the agenda. An Early Engagement Tool for community input will go online from June 29 to July 31.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/184001/Natural%20Heritage%20System%20Working%20Group%20-%2024%20Jun%20.pdf?handle=DF48D3F1D0AE41D3A0040C0405F47D14", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1752" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Special County Council", "headline": "Council to consider Development Charges Reduction Program", "summary": "The special meeting agenda includes a report on the Development Charges Reduction Program presented by CAO Kurt Greaves. Council will discuss and potentially decide on the program. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law for proceedings.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/183338/Special%20County%20Council%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3159FBE8D59444F988B19EDBC8E78852", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1749" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Corporate Services", "headline": "Corporate Services Committee to recommend Rescue Services Review Option 1 for 2027 budget", "summary": "The committee will recommend that Council proceed with Option 1 from the Rescue Services Review follow-up and include its costs in the 2027 budget. It will also consider a Medical Tiered Response Program agreement and receive updates on development charges, along with several communications on provincial issues such as emergency room reform and OPP billing.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/183150/Corporate%20Services%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=77BDB8DD936C465EA341118135A1317D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1662" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Community Services", "headline": "County to allocate $4.4M for child care expansion in Mississippi Mills and Carleton Place", "summary": "The Community Services Committee will decide on major child care expansion funding: up to $3,293,137 for Mississippi Mills (78 new spaces) and $1,058,255 combined for Carleton Place (48 child care spaces plus kindergarten and school-age spaces). The committee will also consider creating a Youth Recreation Program funded by Warden’s Golf Tournament revenue with a possible County match up to $50,000, and authorize a fleet management agreement for the Lanark County Housing Corporation. A report on 2025 housing and homelessness will be received for information.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/183152/Community%20Services%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E3AE0093CA104FC29E99A609F7A12D7E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1674" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Public Works", "headline": "Committee to consider Enterprise Fleet Management contract", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will discuss three reports: a road closure bylaw for a surplus lot at Highway 43/Rainbow Valley Drive, an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. for an umbrella fleet services contract, and a staff direction to apply for FCM's Climate Ready Plans program. Communications include a joint federal minister request regarding the Andrewsville Bridge and a call for provincial action on threats to municipal public works workers.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182547/Public%20Works%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8F7BAA27F534472CA212F1361E507867", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1686" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Striking Committee", "headline": "Approve BR+E Working Group terms and appoint Rideau and Forestry reps", "summary": "The Striking Committee will vote to approve the Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Core Working Group and Community Leaders Group Terms of Reference. It will also appoint a councillor as the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Representative and two individuals as Forestry Representatives to the Natural Heritage System Working Group. The meeting includes routine approval of the April 22 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182543/Striking%20Committee%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=5F082293D643430A90007670A98072F8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1746" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Natural Heritage System Working Group", "headline": "Natural Heritage Working Group holds visioning workshop to guide strategy", "summary": "The Lanark County Natural Heritage System Working Group will conduct a Visioning Workshop presented by North South Environmental Consultants. The workshop includes a presentation, breakout group discussions, and a report‑back to gather community input that will inform the Natural Heritage System Strategy. Procedural items include approval of February 4, 2026 minutes and adoption of the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182551/Natural%20Heritage%20System%20Working%20Group%20-%2027%20May%20.pdf?handle=33482F9CA3064C638ACCB97A6D0823B3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1747" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Economic Development", "headline": "Committee recommends one-year trail rider pilot on Tay Havelock Trail", "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will consider approving two Mississippi Mills Official Plan amendments and recommend a one-year pilot project allowing Ontario Federation of Trail Riders members on the Tay Havelock Trail. A report introducing a Business Retention and Expansion program and a communication about Centre for Workforce Development expansion are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182549/Economic%20Development%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7D8CC12690144A47AC6BE5D1269F8B9B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1698" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Government Relations Working Group", "headline": "Discussing provincial delegation topics for AMO conference", "summary": "The Government Relations Working Group is discussing and selecting proposed delegation topics for the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference. Four proposals are under consideration, each requesting additional provincial funding or support on issues including long-term care complex needs, court security costs, alternative levels of care beds, and secondary triage for paramedic calls. No decisions have been made at this meeting; it is a discussion item.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182006/Government%20Relations%20Working%20Group%20-%2013%20May%20202.pdf?handle=E1877ED01ECE415897EB3CE8DBCDEBB4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1744" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Community Services", "headline": "Committee to approve $1.15M in housing funding for 2026-27", "summary": "The Community Services Committee will consider approving the 2026-27 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative investment plan, allocating $915,400 for housing new construction and $238,500 for rental assistance and rehabilitation. The committee will also discuss updates to the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care expansion plan, a service agreement for child care funding, and a homelessness update. These items are scheduled for the May 13, 2026 meeting immediately following County Council.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182002/Community%20Services%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=524F0EE5F9B7424292F603374DFEAA00", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1673" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Corporate Services", "headline": "Committee to consider development charges amending by-law", "summary": "The Corporate Services Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations to Council, including approval of a Development Charges Amending By-law, a Cross Border Billing Agreement with Renfrew County, and a one-year pilot project for low-acuity patient transfers. The committee will also receive informational reports on council compensation, asset management plan updates, budget impacts, and communications on provincial legislation.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182000/Corporate%20Services%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=AC3AB1CAE5814588BB733D647463D3E0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1661" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Land Division", "headline": "Public hearing for three land division applications", "summary": "The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing for three new consent applications: a new lot on Bolingbroke Road in Tay Valley Township, a lot addition on Drummond Concession 2 in Drummond/North Elmsley, and a lot addition on Avenue 4A in Beckwith Township. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its December 9, 2025 meeting. All decisions are subject to conditions outlined in staff reports.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/181921/Land%20Division%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=1E2FFDB717744BE4B224AC98884C3E44", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1742" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Climate Action Working Group", "headline": "Group discusses petition to ban lead fishing tackle in Ontario", "summary": "The Climate Action Working Group will receive a communication from the Get the Lead Out campaign, which requests a council resolution endorsing a petition to ban lead fishing tackle under 50g/6.5cm. Members will also discuss a Climate Action Update and a Climate Adaptation Plan presented by staff.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/182004/Climate%20Action%20Working%20Group%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=378044315782433EBCF739ADDEA95992", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1743" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee", "headline": "Lanark County trails sub-committee considers OFTR trail agreement", "summary": "The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee will review a staff report on a potential user agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR). Staff recommend taking no action at this time and revisiting the proposal in 2027 when the K&P Trail transfers to county management. The meeting will also cover spring and summer maintenance plans for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, Conboy Trail, and Tay Havelock Trail, along with updates on tourism promotions and high-speed rail impacts.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/181244/Lanark%20County%20Municipal%20Trails%20Sub-Committee%20-%20.pdf?handle=9A216E59DC924D9F999532958461BCE4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1741" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Economic Development", "headline": "Committee discusses Official Plan Amendment No. 17 and Lanark Community Forest", "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will review an Official Plan Amendment regarding growth management and receive a presentation on the Lanark Community Forest. The meeting also includes updates on various sub-committees and a confidential discussion regarding the K&P Trail.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/181146/Economic%20Development%20-%2022%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=67CD786C32974ADD9DE91A09D24A98E1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1697" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Government Relations Working Group", "headline": "Working Group to approve draft motion on ALTO High-Speed Rail consultation priorities", "summary": "The Government Relations Working Group will consider and likely approve a draft motion and consultation priorities list for the ALTO High-Speed Rail project. The motion establishes guiding principles and a list of 27 specific priorities covering roads, drainage, planning, emergency services, and financial matters. The group also has agenda items for AMO delegation submissions and hospitality suite update.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/181140/Government%20Relations%20Working%20Group%20-%2022%20Apr%20202.pdf?handle=5C8556E5F1DA4A76B44F21150C6412AA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1740" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Striking Committee", "headline": "Committee to decide on community forest working group terms", "summary": "The Striking Committee will consider two items: appointing the Warden and CAO to additional board seats on the Lanark Transportation Association, and approving updated Terms of Reference for the Lanark County Community Forest Working Group. The updated Terms of Reference outline the working group's mandate, structure, meetings, and reporting process. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/181142/Striking%20Committee%20-%2022%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D9B8E0EC579E489F86D29BF38ACD6106", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1739" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Natural Heritage System Working Group", "headline": "Natural Heritage System Strategy RFP results reviewed; top bid $118,993.80", "summary": "The Natural Heritage System Working Group will discuss the results of the Request for Proposals for a Natural Heritage System Strategy. The top-ranked bidder is North-South Environmental with a total cost of $118,993.80 plus HST. The group will also consider optional deliverables such as an early public engagement mapping tool and a pre-recorded slideshow. The consultant will present a detailed workplan after contract execution.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/180656/Natural%20Heritage%20System%20Working%20Group%20-%2015%20Apr%20.pdf?handle=A700CB6741004E0B8CB15820C90DE8A0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1737" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Community Services", "headline": "Committee to discuss confidential housing contract negotiations", "summary": "The Community Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive communications including a food insecurity emergency declaration from Chatham-Kent, and approve consent reports on Lanark Lodge accreditation and inspection. The committee will also receive verbal updates from South East Public Health and the Lanark Transportation Association, and go into closed session to discuss contract negotiations for an end-of-mortgage service agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/180466/Community%20Services%20-%2008%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=54F5681A5BF3496CB31D0969C548972D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1672" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Corporate Services", "headline": "County Council to approve court security cost‑share with Perth, Smiths Falls", "summary": "The Lanark County Corporate Services Committee will consider several reports and motions, including a directive for staff to sign an agreement with the Town of Perth to assume administration and funding of court security and prisoner transport costs, with Smiths Falls contributing a proportion of the cost. The committee will also receive updates on the Paramedic service, the Integrity Commissioner’s 2025 annual report, and a revised Sale of Land Policy. All items are presented for information or approval as noted in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/180464/Corporate%20Services%20-%2008%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=570F853D067847C585319864E8B983B8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1660" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Government Relations Working Group", "headline": "Working group to discuss ALTO high-speed rail issues list", "summary": "The Government Relations Working Group will review a 16-point issues list for the ALTO HSR project, covering roads, drainage, planning, finances, and economic development. The group will provide direction to staff on which items to present to Council for future consultation with the federal government.", "agenda_url": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/document/180470/Government%20Relations%20Working%20Group%20-%2008%20Apr%20202.pdf?handle=815EAB3D40304EF69225D065B0FCAF58", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1735" } ] }