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Lanark HighlandsON averageStatCan 2021 Census
Population
5,737
Median household income
$81,000
Median home value
$388,000
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Inaugural Meeting

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss CSRIF grants, regional recreation facility, arena fees

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including grant opportunities, updates on a regional multi-use recreation facility, arena fees, and annual budget reporting. The committee will also consider a motion to recommend a budget to staff each year prior to September 1st.

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RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________   Chair, Marina Summers 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Recreation Advisory Committee_Jun22_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: "THAT , the Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 22nd 2026, be adopted as presented." 4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion: "THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 6. BUSINESS   6.1 Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) Grant Opportunities   6.2 Regional (Town of Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley Township, Tay Valley Township and Lanark Highlands) Multi-Use Recreation Facility Update   6.3 Update from COW Sept. 8, 2026, Re: Letters of Support for Tatlock Fire Hall Conversion   Link to September 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda 6.4 Arena Fees Update   6.5 HNN Update   6.6 Annual Budget Reporting   Suggested Motion: "THAT , the Recreation Advisory Committee shall recommend a budget to staff each year prior to Septembe …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Deputy Clerk, adopts routine reports

Council adopted the agenda, minutes, and Committee of the Whole report, and passed By-law 2026-2046 appointing a Deputy Clerk. Council also received County of Lanark updates as information and held four closed sessions on property, legal, and personnel matters. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

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1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 25, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Chair, Reeve Peter McLaren Deputy Reeve Bill King Councillor Ron Closs Councillor Jeannie Kelso Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Christian Illman, Treasurer Scott Richardson, Chief Building Official _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. 3. PLAYING OF O CANADA 4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Resolution #C-2026- 166 2 Moved by Councillor Closs Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. ADOPTED 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Resolution #C-2026- 167 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Deputy Reeve King THAT, the Public meeting minutes and the Council meeting minutes of August 11th, 2026, be approved as presented. ADOPTED 7. REPORTS 7.1 Committee of the Whole - 11 August 2026 Councillor Summers pulled item B2 for discussion. She highlighted that one of the primary solutions being proposed to support the prevention of tick-borne diseases is spraying. Resolution #C-2026- 168 Moved by Deputy Reeve King Seconde …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 audited financial statements

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2025 audited financial statements as presented by KPMG. Council also directed staff to finalize a draft Fence By-law after community consultation and legal review. All other items were received as information, including financial updates and committee reports.

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1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES August 25, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Reeve Peter McLaren Deputy Reeve Bill King Councillor Ron Closs Councillor Jeannie Kelso Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Christian Illman, Treasurer Kathryn Maton, Manager of Public Works Scott Richardson, Chief Building Official _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion #COW-2026- 161 2 Moved by Councillor Kelso Seconded by Councillor Summers THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion #COW-2026- 162 Moved by Councillor Kelso Seconded by Councillor Summers THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of August 11th, 2026, be approved as circulated. CARRIED 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Presentation from KPMG LLP - Audit 2025 Results Katie Mahon, Audit Partner KPMG LLP Motion #COW-2026- 163 Moved by Councillor Closs Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, Council approve the 2025 audited financial statements as presented. CARRIED 6.2 Presentation from Joe Gallivan …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee

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1 WASTE (MANAGEMENT) ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 12, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Cathie Green Jeannie Kelso, Chair Rose Von Rosen Sue Breckenridge Members Regrets: Linette Keller Staff Present: Nicole Guthrie, Clerk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kelso called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Sue Breckenridge Seconded by Cathie Green THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 2 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Cathie Green Seconded by Sue Breckenridge THAT, the Lanark Highlands Waste Committee meeting minutes of 10 June 2026, be adopted as presented. CARRIED 6. BUSINESS 6.1 Compost Program Update During the discussion the following points were noted:  Approximately 30 composters have been sold to date, with one additional sale date planned at the Flower Station;  Members noted that assembling one composter in advance would help volunteers understand the process and address potential assembly challenges;  Pre-assembling composters was suggested where possible to make loading and distribution easier;  Members noted that the truck setup has worked well for transporting and selling composters;  Sales in …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:15 PM

Committee of the Whole

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✓ Decided: Council selects Scenario 2 for long-term asset management funding

The Committee of the Whole selected Scenario 2 as the preferred funding strategy for long-term asset management planning, as presented by PSD Citywide. Council also approved several items, including a surplus items report, a road closure declaration, a by-law for Better Homes Lanark, and the purchase of a plow truck. All decisions are recommendations to be ratified at the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.

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1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES August 11, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Reeve Peter McLaren Deputy Reeve Bill King Councillor Ron Closs Councillor Jeannie Kelso Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Kathryn Maton, Manager of Public Works Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:01 p.m. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion #COW-2026- 147 2 Moved by Councillor Kelso Seconded by Councillor Summers THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion #COW-2026- 148 THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of June 23rd, 2026, be approved as circulated. 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Moya Taylor, PSD City Wide re Proposed Levels of Service Motion #COW-2026- 149 Moved by Councillor Kelso Seconded by Reeve McLaren THAT, the presentation dated August 11th, 2026 be received as information. CARRIED 7. COMMUNICATIONS Councillor Kelso pulled item 7.3 for discussion. Councillor Closs pulled item 7.6 for discussion. Deputy Reeve King pulled item 7.12. for discussion. 7 …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:20 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: Lanark Highlands council approves $2.4M in debentures for bridge and fire trucks

At its August 11, 2026 meeting, Lanark Highlands council passed several by-laws and motions, including long-term borrowing of $859,208.72 for the Sheridans Rapids Bridge Replacement and $1,537,221.33 for fire trucks. Council also authorized the purchase of a single axle plow truck for $12,211.20 and passed a by-law to stop up, close and sell a road allowance (Burnell). A by-law imposing a special charge under the Better Homes Lanark Program was also adopted. All items were adopted by recorded resolutions; no vote tallies were recorded.

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1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 11, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Chair, Reeve Peter McLaren Deputy Reeve Bill King Councillor Ron Closs Councillor Jeannie Kelso Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Christian Illman, Treasurer Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC Chelsea Dawes, Manager of Facilities/Community Affairs Forbes Symon, RPP, MCIP, Senior Planner, Jp2g Consulting Inc. _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:28 p.m. 3. PLAYING OF O CANADA 4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 2 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Resolution #C-2026- 153 Moved by Councillor Closs Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. ADOPTED 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Resolution #C-2026- 154 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, the Council meeting minutes of June 23rd, 2026, be approved as presented. ADOPTED 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS There were no delegations or presentations. 8. REPORTS 8.1 Committee of the Whole - 23 June 2026 Resolution #C-2026- 155 Moved by Deputy Reeve King Seconded by Councillor Closs THA …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Public Meeting

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on Maplestone zoning amendment for retreat/spa

The council held a public meeting to hear a zoning by-law amendment application (ZA-2026-04) for a property at 2501 10th Concession C Lanark, proposing to rezone part of the Rural (RU) zone to Rural Exception (RU-XX) to permit a tourist retreat/spa. No decision was made; the application was discussed, and public comments were received. Staff will prepare a follow-up recommendation report for council's consideration.

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1 PUBLIC MEETING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT MEETING MINUTES August 11, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Chair, Reeve Peter McLaren Deputy Reeve Bill King Councillor Ron Closs Councillor Jeannie Kelso Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Forbes Symon, RPP, MCIP, Senior Planner, Jp2g Consulting Inc. Kelly Baiden, Planner Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC Kathryn Maton, Manager of Public Works (electronic participation) _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:14 p.m. 3. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this public meeting is to hear the following application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment: 2 • ZA-2026-04 Maplestone 4. APPLICATIONS 4.1 Planner File Review 4.1.1 PLN-2026-49 ZA-2026-04 (Maplestone) (K. Baiden) The subject property is identified as Part Lot 17 to 19 Concession 9 S, geographic Township of Lanark, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands, known as 2501 10th Concession C Lanark. The property is accessed directly from 10th Concession C, a Township- maintained road with year-round maintenance. The subject property has approximately 233.4 m (765.74 ft) of road frontage on 10th Concession C Lanark. The subject property has approximately 1.86 km of …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider new Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law

Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law for enforcing municipal bylaws, receive a fence by-law options report, and get financial updates. Also includes communications on fire funding, community safety, and other matters.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to draft township-wide fence by-law

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to prepare a draft fence by-law for Council's consideration, with an effort to incorporate elements into the revised Clean and Safe properties by-law. Council also approved a draft Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law for a one-year trial, subject to legal review and final approval on August 11, 2026. All other reports and updates were received as information.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Bill King, Deputy Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_Jun09_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: " THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of June 9th, 2026, be approved as circulated." 6. COMMUNICATIONS   Suggested Motion: " THAT , the communications dated ____ be received as information." 6.1 Municipality of South Huron - Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario   1. 01. Municipality of Sou …
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1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Reeve Peter McLaren Deputy Reeve Bill King Councillor Ron Closs Councillor Jeannie Kelso Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Members Regrets: Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Christian Illman, Treasurer Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion #COW-2026- 137 2 Moved by Councillor Kelso Seconded by Councillor Summers THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion #COW-2026- 138 Moved by Reeve McLaren Seconded by Councillor Closs THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of June 9th, 2026, be approved as circulated. CARRIED 6. COMMUNICATIONS Councillor Closs pulled item 6.2 for discussion. 6.1 Municipality of South Huron - Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario 6.2 Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls - CSWB Plan Progress Report Councillor Closs encouraged the community to read the progress report and reflect on the important work that the m …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on closing Fire Station 4 in Tatlock

The Lanark Highlands Council will meet to consider the formal closure of Fire Station 4. The session will also include updates from the County of Lanark and a closed session to discuss legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council votes 5-1 to close Fire Station 4 in Tatlock

Council adopted the agenda, minutes, and Committee of the Whole report. The main decision was passing By-law 2026-2039 to close Fire Station 4 in Tatlock, with a recorded vote of 5 in favor and 1 against. Council also received County of Lanark updates as information and moved into closed session for legal matters.

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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. PLAYING OF O CANADA   4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion by Deputy Reeve King: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Jun09_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion by Councillor Closs: " THAT , the Council meeting minutes of June 9th, 2026, be approved as presented." 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS   8. REPORTS   8.1 Committee of the Whole - 9 June 2026   1. 11th COW Report for June 9th, 2026.pdf Suggested …
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1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2026 Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Members Present: Chair, Reeve Peter McLaren Deputy Reeve Bill King Councillor Ron Closs Councillor Jeannie Kelso Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Members Regrets: Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Christian Illman, Treasurer Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m. 3. PLAYING OF O CANADA 4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2 Moved by Deputy Reeve King Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. ADOPTED 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Councillor Closs Seconded by Deputy Reeve King THAT, the Council meeting minutes of June 9th, 2026, be approved as presented. ADOPTED 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS There were no delegations or presentations. 8. REPORTS 8.1 Committee of the Whole - 9 June 2026 Councillor Roberts pulled item B4 for discussion. Moved by Deputy Reeve King Seconded by Councillor Closs THAT, the eleventh (11th) Report of the Committee of the Whole for June 9th, 2026, be adopted as presented. ADOPTED 9. BY-LAWS …
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THAT , By-Law No. 2026-2039, being a By-law to authorize the closure of Fire Station 4, Tatlock, be read a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Reeve and Clerk.
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council approves purchase of new tandem plow truck

Lanark Highlands Council will authorize the purchase of a new tandem plow truck from GINCOR WERX for $450,633.98 and award traffic counting services to Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. for $57,848.52.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $450K tandem plow truck and traffic counting contract

Council authorized the purchase of a new tandem plow truck from GINCOR WERX for $450,633.98 and awarded a traffic counting contract to Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. for $57,848.52. Surplus funds from the traffic counting budget were redirected to cover Snye Road Rehabilitation overages. All motions were adopted without recorded dissent.

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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. PLAYING OF O CANADA   4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion by Councillor Summers: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_May26_2026 - English(1).pdf Suggested Motion by Councillor Kelso: " THAT , the Council meeting minutes of May 26th, 2026, be approved as presented." 7. REPORTS   7.1 Committee of the Whole - 26 May 2026   1. 10th COW Report for May 26th, 2026.pdf Suggested Motion by Deputy Reeve King: " THAT , t …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee approves new zoning by-law and purchases new plow truck

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a new township zoning by-law and approve the purchase of a new tandem plow truck for $450,634. The meeting also includes a public presentation on repurposing the Tatlock Fire Hall.

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✓ Decided: Council advances new zoning bylaw, closes Fire Station 4

Council accepted the discussion draft of a new Township Zoning By-law and directed public consultation. A by-law to close Fire Station 4 was enacted. Staff were authorized to purchase a tandem plow truck for $450,633.98 and award a traffic counting services contract for $57,848.52.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Bill King, Deputy Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_May26_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: " THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of May 26, 2026, be approved as circulated." 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS   Suggested Motion: " THAT , the delegations/presentations dated ____ be received as information." 6.1 Jesse Johnson and Erin Farrell re. Need for Fence By-Law to Support Residential Home Owners   1. Farre …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to borrow for Sheridan Rapids bridges and fire trucks

Council will consider borrowing long-term debt from Infrastructure Ontario for Sheridan Rapids Bridges (4.79% over 20 years) and fire trucks (4.19% over 10 years). They will also vote on waste management charges, an official plan amendment for McKinnon Pit expansion, and special charges under the Better Homes Lanark program. A delegation will present on the Fire Master Plan and closure of Station 4.

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✓ Decided: Narrow 4-3 vote approves aggregate pit expansion

Council approved Official Plan Amendment #9 (Arnott Brothers Construction) for expansion of a licensed mineral aggregate extraction pit, by a 4-3 recorded vote. Council also authorized long-term borrowing to secure fixed interest rates for the Sheridan Rapids Bridge and new fire trucks. Additionally, by-laws for waste management charges and two Better Homes Lanark program special charges were adopted.

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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. PLAYING OF O CANADA   4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion by Councillor Vereyken: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_May12_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion by Councillor Closs: " THAT , the Council meeting minutes of May 12, 2026, be approved as presented." 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS   7.1 Lanark Highlands Committee for Concerned Citizens re. Fire Master Plan and Closure of Station 4   1. Final Presentation from L …
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THAT , By-Law No. 2026-2032, being a By-law to adopt OPA # 9 (Arnott Brothers Construction Ltd) for the lands described as Part Lot 5, Concession 10, geographic Township of Dalhousie, to permit an…
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council approves Infrastructure Ontario loans for Sheridan Rapids Bridge and fire trucks.

The Committee of the Whole will review and approve several capital financing and operational reports. Key decisions include securing long-term debt from Infrastructure Ontario for the Sheridan Rapids Bridge and new fire trucks, authorizing negotiations for live-streaming cameras at the Lanark & District Community Centre, and adopting the 2026 budget restatement. The meeting will also cover updates on zoning reviews, staffing, and the upcoming municipal election.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.5M debt for bridges and fire trucks

Council approved borrowing from Infrastructure Ontario at fixed rates for two capital projects: Sheridan Rapids Bridges (4.79% over 20 years) and new fire trucks (4.19% over 10 years). They also authorized negotiations with LiveBarn Inc. for arena video streaming, adopted the 2026 budget restatement, and approved staff participation in a county business retention program. All motions were carried without dissent.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Bill King, Deputy Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_May12_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: " THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of May 12th, 2026, be approved as circulated." 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS   6.1 Tim Woods, Lanark County Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator   1. Lanark Highlands - Lanark County BR+E Presentation - May 19th1.pdf Suggested Motion: " THAT , the presentation dated May 26th, 2026 …
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee

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Tue May 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider pit expansion and fire station consolidation

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several major items: adopting an Official Plan amendment to expand the McKinnon pit (Arnott Brothers), consolidating Fire Stations 2 and 4, awarding a $511,704 road rehabilitation contract for Snye Road, and approving a $170,757 sand dome replacement at Joe's Lake Depot. The committee will also consider participating in a multi-use recreation feasibility study and approving a special charge bylaw for the Better Homes Lanark program.

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✓ Decided: Fire station consolidation approved, Station 4 to close

The Committee approved consolidating Fire Station 4 into Station 2, effective June 30, 2026. They also adopted an official plan amendment for a gravel pit expansion (deferring the zoning amendment) and awarded a $511,704 road rehabilitation contract. Other approvals included a sand dome replacement, fire station asphalt work, election accessibility plan, special charge by-laws for housing, and participation in a regional recreation feasibility study.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Bill King, Deputy Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_Apr28_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of April 28th, 2026, be approved as circulated. 6. COMMUNICATIONS   6.1 Municipality of Wawa - Request to Amend Land Transfer Tax Act   1. 01. Municipality of Wawa - Request to Amend Land Transfer Tax Act.pdf 6.2 Municipality of Wawa - Extension of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund   1. 02. Municipalit …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on $511,704 Snye Road rehabilitation

Council will consider awarding a contract for road rehabilitation on Snye Road for $511,704, approve asphalt replacement at Fire Station 2 for $10,944, and authorize a new sand dome at Joe's Lake Depot for up to $202,839. A zoning by-law amendment for the Stead property is also up for final reading.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $511,704 Snye Road rehabilitation contract

Council awarded the Snye Road rehabilitation tender to Arnott Brothers Construction Ltd. for $511,704. Also approved asphalt replacement at Station 2 for $10,944 and a new sand dome at Joe's Lake Depot for $170,757 total. A zoning by-law amendment for Stead was passed.

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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. PLAYING OF O CANADA   4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion by Councillor Kelso: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Apr28_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion by Councillor Closs: " THAT , the Council meeting minutes of April 28th, 2026, be approved as presented." 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS   8. REPORTS   8.1 Committee of the Whole - April 28th, 2026   1. 8th COW Report for April 28th, 2026.pdf Sug …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on $157K dust control contract extension

Council will consider approving a $157,524.48 contract extension for calcium chloride supply and application with Da-Lee Services Inc. They will also vote on applying for an EASE accessibility grant, appointing members to a compliance audit committee, and delegating authority for tax arrears extension agreements. The meeting includes closed sessions on staffing and a property contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $157K calcium chloride contract extension

Council approved a tender extension for calcium chloride supply and application to Da-Lee Services Inc. for $157,524.48 for 2026, with the excess over the $140,000 budget to be funded from year-end surplus or operating reserves. Council also directed staff to prepare an application for the EASE Grant for municipal office accessibility improvements and appointed members to the Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee. Authority to enter into tax arrears extension agreements was delegated to the Treasurer, and the corresponding by-law was passed.

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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. PLAYING OF O CANADA   4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion by Councillor Closs: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Public Meeting_Apr14_2026 ZBA-2025-06.pdf 2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Public Meeting_Apr14_2026 -OPA-2025-01-ZA-2025-07 .pdf 3. Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Apr14_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion by Councillor Kelso: "THAT , the Public Meeting Minutes and the Council meeting minutes of April 14th, 2026, be approved as presented." 7. DELEGATION …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to approve $157,524 calcium chloride contract extension

The Committee of the Whole is discussing and making recommendations to Council on several items, including a $157,524.48 contract extension for calcium chloride dust control, a zoning by-law amendment to prohibit livestock in a barn, a two-year lease for a parks vehicle costing $17,311 in 2026 and $15,279 in 2027, and an application for an EASE grant to improve accessibility.

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✓ Decided: Approved $157K calcium chloride contract extension (carried)

The Committee approved a $157,524.48 tender extension for calcium chloride application to Da-Lee Dust Control for 2026, with a direction to report back on an updated dust control plan. Other decisions included approving a zoning bylaw amendment for the Stead property, directing the drafting of an administrative monetary penalties bylaw, and appointing members to the election compliance audit committee. A motion to defer a Parks & Recreation vehicle purchase to the 2027 budget was defeated.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Bill King, Deputy Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion: " THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_Apr14_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: " THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of April 14th, 2026, be approved as circulated." 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS   Suggested Motion: " THAT , the delegations/presentations dated ____ be received as information." 7. COMMUNICATIONS   7.1 Municipal Engineers Asscoication - Comments to MTO Regulatory Registry …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:10 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to award $131K landfill monitoring contract

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations on noxious weed control and receive communications on food insecurity and high-speed rail opposition. Reports include approval of conditions for the Easton subdivision draft plan, review of the noise by-law, and equalization of waste management charges. A key decision is authorizing a 4-year landfill monitoring contract to R.J. Burnside & Associates for $131,301.71.

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✓ Decided: Endorsed conditions for Easton Subdivision draft plan

Council endorsed recommended conditions for the Easton Subdivision draft plan and brought the motion to Council that evening. Also approved the 2026 noxious weed control program using ClearView herbicide, equalized waste management charges, and awarded a 4-year landfill monitoring contract to R.J. Burnside. The calcium chloride tender extension was deferred to the next meeting.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 :10 P . m . - 7 :10 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________ Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.      Chair, Bill King, Deputy Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF   4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as amended. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_Mar24_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of March 24, 2026, be approved as circulated. 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS   6.1 Martin Lastovka re. Noxious Weed Control   1. Delegation to Council Lastovka updated.pdf 6.2 Tim Poupore re. Noxious Weed Control   1. Progress Delegation LH 2026 TP.pdf Suggested Motion: THAT , the delegations dated A …
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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting

Public hearing on Arnott Bros. gravel pit expansion

This public meeting is to hear an application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment for the proposed expansion of the Arnott Brothers McKinnon Gravel Pit. The planning consultant will present, the applicant will explain the need, and oral and written submissions (both in favour and opposition) will be heard. The decision may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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✓ Decided: Public meeting held on McKinnon Pit expansion, no decision made

The council held a public meeting to hear a zoning by-law and official plan amendment application for a 5.8 ha expansion of the McKinnon Pit aggregate operation. No votes or approvals were taken; the meeting was solely for receiving presentations and public comments. Council will deliberate at a future date after the written comment period closes April 24, 2026.

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PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chambers Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario _______________________________________________________________________________ Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet. Watch the livestream on our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council _______________________________________________________________________________   Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve 1. ROLL CALL   2. CALL TO ORDER   3. INTRODUCTION   a) The purpose of this public meeting is to hear the following application for a Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-Law Amendment: • OPA-2025-01 & ZA-2025-07 Arnott Brothers Construction b) The Planning Consultant will provide a brief overview of the file. The applicant will be given an opportunity to explain the need for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment. Then, any person or public body, in opposition and then in favour, to the application will be heard. c) If a specified person or public body does not make oral or written submissions at a public meeting, or does not make written submissions to the Township of Lanark Highlands before the by-law is passed, the specified person or public body may not be added to the hearing of an appeal before the …
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