Lanark Highlands, ON

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Council Chambers

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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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Council Chambers

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee

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Council Chambers

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

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Council Chambers

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Council Chambers

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Council Chambers

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Tue Oct 13, 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 Oct 27, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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Council Chambers

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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Inaugural Meeting

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

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Council Chambers

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:15 PM

Committee of the Whole

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Public Meeting

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:20 PM

Regular Council Meeting

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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.

Consideration of draft Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law (By-law No. 2026-XXXX)
Fence by-law options and considerations report (COR-2026-70)
Financial update to May 31, 2026 (FIN-2026-55)
Strategic Plan Implementation Update for 2026-2027 (CAO-2026-37)
Appointment updates to boards including OPP Detachment Board and Library Board

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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.

Directed staff to prepare a draft fence by-law (carried)
Approved draft Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law for one-year trial (carried)
Received financial report to 31 May 2026 as information (carried)
Received strategic plan implementation update as information (carried)
Received communications as information (carried)
Received committee appointment updates as information (carried)
Received CAO update as information (carried)

Council Chambers

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video 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 …

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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.

By-law No. 2026-2039: Authorization to close Fire Station 4, Tatlock

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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.

Adopted agenda as presented
Approved minutes of June 9, 2026 meeting
Adopted 11th Report of Committee of the Whole (June 9, 2026)
Passed By-law 2026-2039 to close Fire Station 4, Tatlock (5-1)
Received County of Lanark updates as information
Moved into closed session for legal matters (solicitor-client privilege)
Passed By-law 2026-2040 to confirm proceedings

Council Chambers

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video 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 …

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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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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

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.

5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Reeve McLaren yea · Councillor Closs yea · Deputy Reeve King yea · Councillor Kelso yea · Councillor Summers yea · Councillor Roberts nay · Councillor Vereyken absent

Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

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Council Chambers

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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.

Approval of new Township Zoning By-law discussion draft
Purchase of new tandem plow truck for $450,634
Enactment of Station 4 Fire Hall closure by-law
Award of traffic counting services for $57,849
Public presentation on Tatlock Fire Hall repurposing

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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.

Accepted discussion draft of new Zoning By-law, directs public open house and meeting
Enacted by-law to close Fire Station 4
Authorized purchase of tandem plow truck from GINCOR WERX for $450,633.98
Awarded traffic counting services RFP to Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. for $57,848.52
Received Clean and Safe Properties By-law draft for further review
Received delegations on fence by-law and Tatlock Fire Hall repurposing as information
Received communications and committee updates as information
Approved agenda and minutes as presented

Council Chambers

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 receive …

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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.

Authorize purchase of new tandem plow truck from GINCOR WERX for $450,633.98
Award traffic counting services to Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. for $57,848.52
Approve Council meeting minutes from May 26, 2026
Receive County of Lanark updates as information
Confirm proceedings of the Council meeting via By-Law No. 2026-2038

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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.

Approved purchase of tandem plow truck for $450,633.98 (unanimous)
Awarded traffic counting contract to Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. for $57,848.52 (unanimous)
Approved use of traffic counting surplus ($27,151.48) for Snye Road rehabilitation overage
Approved staff report #RDS-2026-35 as information
Approved Committee of the Whole report
Approved agenda as presented
Approved minutes of May 26, 2026
Received County of Lanark updates as information

Council Chambers

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 Comm …

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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.

Secure Infrastructure Ontario loans for the Sheridan Rapids Bridge and fire trucks at fixed rates of 4.79% and 4.19%.
Authorize negotiations with LiveBarn Inc. to install live-streaming cameras at the Lanark & District Community Centre.
Adopt the 2026 Budget Restatement per provincial regulations.
Approve staff participation in the Lanark County Business Retention and Expansion Program through February 2027.
Receive updates on the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Review and 2026 Municipal Election timelines.

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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.

Approved $2.5M long-term debt for Sheridan Rapids Bridges at 4.79% over 20 years (carried)
Approved $500K debt for fire trucks at 4.19% over 10 years (carried)
Authorized Reeve and CAO to negotiate LiveBarn arena streaming contract (carried)
Adopted budget restatement as per O. Reg. 284/09 (carried)
Authorized staff to serve as community leaders in county business retention program (carried)
Received committee appointment updates as information (carried)
Received CAO update on zoning by-law review and 2026 election (carried)

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 …

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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.

Borrow $ for Sheridan Rapids Bridges (4.79%, 20 yrs) and Fire Trucks (4.19%, 10 yrs)
Official Plan Amendment #9 to expand McKinnon Pit (Arnott Brothers Construction)
By-law to set annual waste collection charges
Two Better Homes Lanark special charge by-laws (BHL-061, BHL-033)
Delegation re: 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.

Approved OPA #9 for aggregate pit expansion (4-3)
Authorized long-term debt at 4.79% for 20 years for Sheridan Rapids Bridge
Authorized long-term debt at 4.19% for 10 years for fire trucks
Adopted By-law 2026-2031 for annual waste collection charges
Adopted By-law 2026-2033 for Better Homes Lanark special charge (File BHL-061)
Adopted By-law 2026-2034 for Better Homes Lanark special charge (File BHL-033)
Received delegation re. Fire Master Plan and Station 4 closure as information

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 &nbs …

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.

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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Reeve McLaren yea · Councillor Closs yea · Councillor Vereyken yea · Councillor Summers yea · Councillor Roberts nay · Deputy Reeve King nay · Councillor Kelso nay

Wed May 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee

Waste committee meeting with no substantive items

This meeting of the Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee appears to contain only procedural boilerplate, with no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed.

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Council Chambers

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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.

Tender award for Snye Road rehabilitation to Arnott Brothers Construction Ltd. for $511,704
Asphalt replacement at Station 2 for $10,944 funded from fire department savings
New sand dome at Joe's Lake Depot No.5: contract up to $134,913 plus $41,563 for subcontractors and 15% contingency
Zoning by-law amendment (Stead ZBA-2025-06) for final reading
Closed sessions for personal matters and litigation

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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.

Approved asphalt replacement at Station 2 ($10,944)
Approved sand dome construction at Joe's Lake Depot ($134,913 + $35,844)
Awarded Snye Road rehab contract to Arnott Brothers Construction Ltd. ($511,704)
Passed Zoning By-Law Amendment (Stead)

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 &nb …

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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.

Adopt OPA #9 to expand McKinnon pit; defer zoning amendment pending renegotiated development agreement and MNR approval
Consolidate Fire Stations 2 and 4 effective June 30, 2026; prepare closure bylaw for Station 4
Award $511,704 tender for Snye Road rehabilitation to Arnott Brothers Construction
Authorize $134,913 + $35,844 for sand dome replacement at Joe's Lake Depot No.5
Approve $10,944 for asphalt replacement at Fire Station 2

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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.

Approved fire station consolidation: Station 4 closure, Station 2 remains (carried)
Adopted OPA #9 for Arnott Brothers pit expansion; deferred zoning amendment (carried)
Awarded Snye Road rehabilitation to Arnott Brothers for $511,704 (carried)
Approved sand dome replacement at Joe's Lake Depot for $134,913 + $35,844 (carried)
Approved asphalt replacement at Fire Station 2 for $10,944 (carried)
Approved 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan (carried)
Approved special charge by-laws for Better Homes Lanark program (carried)
Approved participation in regional multi-use recreation feasibility study (carried)

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Agenda Agenda Addendum Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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. Muni …

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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.

Approve $157,524.48 contract extension for calcium chloride supply and application with Da-Lee Dust Control
Zoning by-law amendment (ZA-2025-06) for Stead property at Pt Lot 14, Concession 5 to prohibit livestock in barn
Two-year lease for Parks & Recreation vehicle: $17,311.41 in 2026, $15,279.26 in 2027
Direct staff to apply for EASE Grant before May 7, 2026 deadline
Direct clerk to draft Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law

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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.

Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZA-2025-06 (Stead) to RU-48 (carried)
Defeated motion to defer Parks & Rec vehicle purchase to 2027 budget
Directed staff to prepare EASE grant application for accessibility (carried)
Directed Clerk to draft Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law (carried)
Appointed Nusko, Huang, Whitmarsh to Joint Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
Delegated authority to Treasurer for tax arrears extension agreements (carried)
Appointed Deputy Reeve King to Middleville Museum Board (carried)
Awarded calcium chloride contract extension to Da-Lee for $157,524.48 (carried)

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 re …

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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.

Tender extension for calcium chloride to Da-Lee Dust Control for $157,524.48
Apply for Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant
Appoint David Nusko, Jason Huang, and Rhonda Whitmarsh to Compliance Audit Committee
Delegate authority to Treasurer for tax arrears extension agreements (By-Law 2026-2027)
Closed sessions on staffing and municipal property contract negotiations

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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.

Approved calcium chloride contract extension to Da-Lee Services Inc. for $157,524.48 (carried)
Directed staff to apply for EASE Grant for municipal office accessibility improvements (carried)
Appointed David Nusko, Jason Huang and Rhonda Whitmarsh to Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030 (carried)
Delegated authority to Treasurer for tax arrears extension agreements (carried)
Passed By-Law 2026-2027 delegating authority for tax arrears extension agreements (carried)
Moved into closed sessions for canteen operation, staffing, and contract negotiations (carried)

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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Recreation Advisory Committee

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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:15 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2026 tax rates

Council will vote on By-Law 2026-2025 to establish tax rates for 2026. They will also receive reports from the Committee of the Whole and County of Lanark updates. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including legal matters and tax arrears.

Adoption of 2026 tax rates (By-Law 2026-2025)
Receipt of Committee of the Whole report from March 24, 2026
County of Lanark update re OVRT trail closures beginning April 7
Closed session: litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and tax arrears extension agreements

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✓ Decided: Council approves draft plan of subdivision for Easton development

Council endorsed the recommended conditions for draft approval of a subdivision application (09-T-25004) by 1126432 Ontario Inc on Lot 16, Concession 6. They also adopted By-Law 2026-2025 setting the 2026 tax rates. Several closed sessions addressed legal matters and tax arrears.

Endorsed draft subdivision conditions for Easton (unanimous)
Adopted 2026 tax rates by-law (unanimous)
Received County of Lanark updates as information
Approved minutes of March 24, 2026 Council meeting
Held closed session on litigation (legal matters)
Held closed session on tax exemption legal matter
Held closed session on tax arrears extension agreement (2 items)

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 :15 P . m . - 7 :15 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_Mar24_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion by Councillor Summers: " THAT , the Council meeting minutes of March 24, 2026, be approved as presented." 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS & …

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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.

Official Plan Amendment OPA-2025-01 and Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2025-07 for Arnott Brothers Construction gravel pit expansion
Objections received from Tim Schruder, Lanark and District Fish and Game Club, Carolee Mason, and Cindy Preville
Public may make oral or written submissions at the meeting
No third-party appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal
Deadline to request notice of decision or to appeal: within 20 days of notice

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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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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 …

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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.

Draft plan of subdivision approval for Easton (1126432 Ontario Inc.) at Lot 16, Concession 6
Noise by-law review and update with draft by-law
Waste management charge equalization, adding $3.23 per property for IC&I blue-box pickup
Award of 4-year landfill monitoring contract to R.J. Burnside & Associates for $131,301.71
Delegations and staff report on noxious weed control, including ClearView™ spray program

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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.

Endorsed Easton Subdivision draft plan conditions (carried)
Approved 2026 noxious weed control program (carried)
Approved equalization of waste management charges (carried)
Awarded landfill monitoring contract to R.J. Burnside for $131,301.71 (carried)
Deferred calcium chloride tender extension to April 28 (carried)
Received 2025 Integrity Commissioner annual report (carried)
Received noise by-law review as information (carried)
Approved agenda as amended (carried)

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video 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 …

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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Public Meeting

Public hearing on zoning amendment for Stead property

Council holds a public meeting to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZA-2025-06) by Stead. The meeting includes a planner's report, applicant comments, and oral/written submissions. No third-party appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal are allowed.

Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2025-06 (Stead)
Public hearing for zoning change
No third-party appeal rights

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✓ Decided: Public hearing held for zoning by-law amendment, no decision

The public meeting heard an application for a site-specific zoning by-law amendment to restrict livestock housing on a severed lot. No oral or written submissions were received. The meeting adjourned without any decision or vote.

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 14, 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 _______________________________________________________________________________ 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 Zoning By-Law Amendment: • ZA-2025-06 - STEAD 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 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 bod …

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Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee

No substantive items on waste committee agenda

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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Public Meeting

Public meeting to discuss Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2026-03

The Township of Lanark Highlands is holding a public meeting to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment. The session includes a planner's file review, comments from the applicant, and oral or written submissions from the public.

Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2026-03 (Waithe/Podulka)

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 24, 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 _______________________________________________________________________________ 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 Zoning By-Law Amendment: • ZA-2026-03 Waithe/Podulka 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 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 …

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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 6:15 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve $770,323 purchase of a new fire tanker

The council will consider a motion to award Request for Proposal FIR-2026-01 for one fire tanker to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for a total cost of $770,323.20, funded from the Fire Department Reserve. Two zoning by‑law amendments will be read and voted on: amendment ZBA‑2026‑02 for 1394406 Ontario Inc. and amendment ZBA‑2026‑01 for the Hutt area. A confirmation by‑law will be passed to ratify the proceedings of this meeting. Standard items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and public updates will also be addressed.

Award of fire tanker contract (FIR-2026-01) to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for $770,323.20
Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZBA‑2026‑02 for 1394406 Ontario Inc.
Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZBA‑2026‑01 for the Hutt area
By‑Law No. 2026‑2024 to confirm the proceedings of the March 24 meeting
Approval of agenda and previous council minutes

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 :15 P . m . - 7 :15 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_Mar10_2026(1) - English.pdf Suggested Motion by Councillor Kelso: " THAT , the Council meeting minutes of March 10th, 2026, be approved as presented." 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 8. REPORTS …

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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 6:10 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee will consider award of $770,323.20 fire tanker contract

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda, approve the March 10 minutes, and receive several delegations and communications as information. It will consider awarding a fire tanker contract to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for a total cost of $770,323.20, to be funded from the Fire Department Reserve and forwarded to Council. The Committee will also receive staff reports on a road‑closing policy, 2026 tax rates, a proposed Re‑Use Centre door upgrade, and a road use agreement for 128 Rodgers Road.

Fire tanker procurement: award to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for $770,323.20
Road Closing Policy and Procedure: staff report and approval as Appendix B
2026 Tax Rates: staff report and approval as presented
Proposed Re‑Use Centre Door Upgrade: staff report received, request for follow‑up on theft/break‑ins
Road Use Agreement for 128 Rodgers Road: staff report and template development

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✓ Decided: Council approved $770,323 fire tanker purchase and several policy items

The Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of a fire tanker for $770,323.20 and adopted the Road Closing Policy. It also approved the 2025 council remuneration, the 2026 tax rates, and directed staff on road maintenance and waste‑centre security follow‑up. Additional communications and a CAO website update were received as information.

Approved procurement of one fire tanker from Fort Garry Fire Trucks for $770,323.20 (COW-2026-061)
Approved Road Closing Policy and Procedure (COW-2026-062)
Approved 2025 Council remuneration and expenses (COW-2026-063)
Approved 2026 tax rates (COW-2026-065)
Received waste centre door upgrade report and requested follow‑up on theft after video surveillance (COW-2026-066)
Directed staff to maintain winter maintenance of 128 Rodger Road and report after traffic study (COW-2026-029)
Received communications package as information (COW-2026-060)
Received CAO update on website outage and redesign as information (COW-2026-069)

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, March 24, 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 presented." 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_Mar10_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Motion: " THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of March 10th, 2026, be approved as circulated." 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Sharon Halliday re. Open Doors Mental Health for Children, Youth & Families …

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1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES March 24, 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 (electronic participation) Councillor Steve Roberts Councillor Marina Summers Members Regrets: Councillor Allison Vereyken Staff Present: Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, CAO Nicole Guthrie, Clerk Christian Illman, Treasurer Kathryn Maton, Manager of Public Works Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC Chelsea Rath, 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 6:19 p.m. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 2 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion #COW-2026- 057 Moved by Councillor Summers Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion #COW-2026- 058 Moved by Reeve McLaren Seconded by Councillor Closs THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of March 10th, 2026, be approved as circulated. CARRIED 6. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 6.1 Sharon Halliday re. Open Doors Mental Health for Children, Youth & Families Motion #COW-2026- 059 Moved by Councillor Summers Secon …

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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

Committee of Adjustment to decide on a minor variance for 461 Porcupine Way

The Committee of Adjustment will hear Minor Variance application MV-2026-01 submitted by Sauve, seeking expansion of an existing legal non‑conforming dwelling and conversion to a permitted residential use at 461 Porcupine Way. The agenda includes a planner file review, applicant comments, and oral and written submissions. The Committee will vote on approving the variance with conditions on the site plan, septic system, and required building permits.

Minor variance MV-2026-01 (Sauve) – expansion of legal non‑conforming dwelling at 461 Porcupine Way
Planner file review of MV-2026-01
Applicant comments on MV-2026-01
Oral and written submissions for MV-2026-01
Decision to approve MV-2026-01 with conditions on site plan, septic system, and building permits

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 24, 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 Adjustment – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Committee of the Whole and Council. Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this meeting is to hear applications for Minor Variances (Expansion of Legal Non-Confirming .) MV-2026-01 (Sauve) The Committee is charged with making a decision on each application on the agenda. The decision will be based on both oral and written input received and understandings gained. The key factors on which decisions are based include: Is the application generally in keeping with the intent of the (compliance with Section 8.3.3.1 of the) Township’s Official Plan? Is the application gener …

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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Council to approve zoning by-law amendment changing MAR‑h to MAR‑1 for Crain site

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including two zoning by‑law amendments that would re‑classify land in the former Mineral Aggregate Resource Reserve for commercial storage and adjust setbacks for the Hutt area. Staff will also seek authorization to procure a 2028 fire tanker and to approve the township’s 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan. Additional items include community awards, delegations, and updates on waste collection and recreation studies.

Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZA‑2026‑02 (Crain) – change from “Mineral Aggregate Resource Reserve – holding (MAR‑h)” to “Mineral Aggregate Resource Reserve – Exception 1 (MAR‑1)” for commercial storage
Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZA‑2026‑01 (Hutt) – change from “Rural (RU)” to “Rural – exception 47 (RU‑47)” to confirm a 150 m setback
Fire Tanker Chassis Procurement – request for proposals from Battleshield Industries and Fort Garry Industries for a pre‑emissions 2028 tanker
Approval of the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan (CAO‑2026‑27) for the township
Terminate Blue Box collection for Institutional, Commercial and Industrial properties at six waste depots (effective Dec 31 2025) and in the Village of Lanark (effective Apr 1 2026)

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✓ Decided: Council formally opposes the proposed Alto High Speed Train project

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and approved the February 24 minutes. It passed a resolution opposing the Alto High Speed Train route. It approved two zoning by‑law amendments, authorized a fire‑tanker procurement request, and endorsed a recreation‑facility letter of support. The council also approved its 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan and defeated a proposal to end Blue Box collection for commercial and industrial sites.

Adopted agenda (COW-2026-043) – carried
Resolved opposition to Alto High Speed Train project (COW-2026-046) – carried
Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZA-2026-02 for Crain site (COW-2026-048) – carried
Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZA-2026-01 for Hutt site (COW-2026-049) – carried
Authorized RFP for 2028 fire tanker (COW-2026-050) – carried
Directed CAO and Reeve to sign Letter of Support for recreation facility (COW-2026-051) – carried
Approved 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan (COW-2026-052) – carried
Defeated termination of Blue Box collection for ICI properties (COW-2026-055) – defeated

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Tuesday, March 10, 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. 2026 COMMUNITY AWARDS PRESENTATION 5.1 Volunteer Achievement - Conrad Gregoire and David Overholt 5.2 Senior of the Year - Jack Allen 5.3 Community Spirit - Kevin Carnrite 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_Feb24_2026 - English.pdf Suggested Mo …

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1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES March 10, 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 (electronic participation) Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC Chelsea Rath, 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 6:00 p.m. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No declarations of interest were filed. 2 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion #COW-2026- 043 Moved by Councillor Summers Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 5. 2025 COMMUNITY AWARDS PRESENTATION 5.1 Volunteer Achievement - Conrad Gregoire and David Overholt 5.2 Senior of the Year - Jack Allen 5.3 Community Spirit - Kevin Carnrite 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion #COW-2026- 044 Moved by Councillor Summers Seconded by Councillor Kelso THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of February 24th, 2026, be approved as circulated. CARRIED 7 …

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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt the 2026 municipal budget and consider a tanker replacement RFP

The council will vote to adopt By‑law No. 2026‑20, which sets the municipal budget for 2026. A motion will also authorize staff to request proposals from Battleshield Industries and Fort Garry Industries for a pre‑emissions 2028 tanker. The meeting includes a closed‑session review of information‑technology services and a county‑of‑Lanark update for information.

Adopt By‑law No. 2026‑20 to approve the 2026 municipal budget
Authorize a request for proposal for a 2028 tanker from Battleshield Industries and Fort Garry Industries
Closed‑session review of information‑technology services security
Receive County of Lanark updates as information
Notice of upcoming public and committee meetings in March and April 2026

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 municipal budget and directs key service initiatives

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved prior minutes. It approved the Committee of the Whole report, supported a water and sewer assessment with a draft public consultation plan, and adopted the amended 2026 municipal budget with directives for a traffic count study and an $85,000 park‑truck allocation. Staff were authorized to seek proposals for a pre‑emissions 2028 tanker and to execute IT services agreements with Lanark County and ITI. By‑law No. 2026‑2020 to adopt the budget was passed and the meeting was adjourned.

Adopted agenda (Resolution #C-2025-058)
Approved prior meeting minutes (Resolution #C-2025-059)
Adopted Committee of the Whole report (Resolution #C-2025-060)
Approved water and sewer assessment initiative and directed draft public consultation plan (Resolution #C-2025-061)
Approved 2026 Municipal Budget, amended, and directed reports on traffic study and $85,000 park‑truck (Resolution #C-2025-062)
Authorized staff to solicit proposals for a pre‑emissions 2028 tanker (Resolution #C-2025-063)
Passed By‑Law No. 2026‑2020 to adopt the 2026 Budget (Resolution #C-2025-064)
Authorized execution of IT services agreements with Lanark County IT Department and ITI (Resolution #C-2025-066)

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Agenda Agenda Minutes Open Video in new Window Video COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 10, 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 - Public Meeting_Dec09_2025 - Fillipoff.pdf 2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Public Meeting_Feb24_2026 - Hutt.pdf 3. Post-Meeting Minutes - Public Meeting_Feb24_2026(1) - 1394706 Ontario Inc.pdf 4. Post-Meeting Minutes - …

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1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 10, 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 _____________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL 2. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:48 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-2025- 058 2 Moved by Councillor Kelso Seconded by Councillor Summers THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. ADOPTED 6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Resolution #C-2025- 059 Moved by Councillor Summers Seconded by Deputy Reeve King THAT, the Public Meeting Minutes of December 9th, 2025, February 24th, 2026 and the Council meeting minutes of February 24th, 2026, be approved as presented. ADOPTED 7. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS There were no delegations or presentations. 8. REPORTS 8.1 Committee of the Whole - 24 February 2026 Resolution #C-2025- 060 Moved by Deputy Reeve King Seconded by Councillor Closs THAT, the fourth (4th) Report of the Co …

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Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 6:05 PM

Public Meeting

Public meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2026-02

The council is holding a public meeting to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment. The session includes a planning consultant's overview, a presentation by the applicant, and a period for public submissions.

Zoning By-Law Amendment application ZA-2026-02 by 1394706 Ontario Inc.

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✓ Decided: Council heard a zoning amendment request but made no decision

The council met on February 24, 2026 to consider Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZA‑2026‑02 for 1394706 Ontario Inc. Staff and the public submitted no comments. No vote or resolution was recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

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