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Lanark County, Ontario

Lanark County   Ontario average (StatCan 2021 Census)
Population75,760
Median household income$88,000
Median home value$452,000

Réunions récentes

Wed Jun 24, 2026

Economic Development

Le Conseil doit adopter un nouveau barème de frais d'utilisation du Service de l'urbanisme et un règlement connexe

Le Comité de développement économique examinera l'approbation de l'initiative Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI), approuvera la modification n° 18 du Plan officiel concernant les ressources de granulats, adoptera un nouveau barème de frais d'utilisation du Service de l'urbanisme prévoyant une période de transition et une autorité de réduction des frais, et accordera l'approbation préliminaire au plan de lotissement Matheson & Rosedale à Montague. Des communications supplémentaires concernant les mises à jour de l'Aggregates Resource Act, le soutien fédéral au secteur de la foresterie et le Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act seront reçues à titre d'information.

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AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Immediately Following the Public Works Committee Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Jeffrey Carroll, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6 - 11 May 27, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on May 27, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 12 i) Updates to Certain Operational Policies Under the Aggregates Resource Act Ministry of Natural Resources 13 ii) Federal Support for the Forestry Sector Federation of Canadian Municipalities Page 1 of 169 Page 14 iii) Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act (Planning Act Changes) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 15 - 21 iv) Alto High Speed Rail Resolutions Various Municipalities Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the June Economic Development Committee meeting be received as information. 9. CONSENT REPORTS 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 22 - 31 i) ED-01-2026 Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI) Initiative 2026 Adam Amza, Program Coordinator, Lanark & Renfrew Immigration Settlement Se [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Public Works

Le comité doit examiner le remplacement de la flotte pour 267 000 $ et la mise à jour des frais d'utilisation

Le Comité des travaux publics examinera trois points principaux : l'adoption d'un barème de frais d'utilisation mis à jour pour le recouvrement des coûts, l'autorisation de l'achat de cinq véhicules pour 267 000 $ plus TPS, et la déclaration de terrains excédentaires sur Rainbow Valley Drive. Une communication de Halton Hills concernant les règles relatives aux plantes envahissantes sera également reçue à titre d'information.

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AGENDA PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Immediately Following the County Council Meeting Council Chambers, Lanark County Administration Building Councillor Steve Fournier, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 8 May 27, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on May 27, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9 - 12 i) Modernizing Ontario's Invasive Plants Rules to Protect Taxpayers, Municipal Lands, Agriculture, Natural Heritage and Local Gardens Town of Halton Hills Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the June Public Works Committee meeting be received as information. 9. CONSENT REPORTS Page 1 of 35 Page 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 13 - 16 i) PW-15-2026 Public Works User Fees Review Sean Derouin, Director of Public Works Suggested Motion: THAT, Council adopt the Public Works Department User Fee Schedule; AND THAT, the Clerk be directed to bring forward further user fees and charges updates at the August Corporate Services Meeting, with a planned bylaw effective date of January 1, 2027. 17 - 32 ii) PW-16-2026 Enterprise Fleet Replacement Plan [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

County Council

Le Conseil allouera 2,496 M$ aux programmes de prévention de l'itinérance

Le conseil de comté votera sur le Plan d'investissement du programme de prévention de l'itinérance 2026-27, allouant 2 496 000 $ de financement provincial réparti entre les refuges d'urgence, le logement de soutien, la sensibilisation et l'aide au logement. L'ordre du jour comprend également l'approbation des états financiers audités de 2025 et un règlement municipal pour un accord relatif au programme de réponse médicale par paliers. D'autres points incluent des nominations au sein du Business Retention and Expansion Core Working Group ainsi que l'approbation de routine de rapports et de procès-verbaux de comités.

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COUNTY OF LANARK LANARK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD, PERTH, ON AGENDA LANARK COUNTY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 5:00 P.M. MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED Warden Richard Kidd, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. NOTICE OF LIVESTREAMING 3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 4. O'CANADA 5. MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION 6. ROLL CALL 7. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 8. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 5 - 8 June 10, 2026 Suggested Motion by Councillor Matheson: THAT, the minutes of the Lanark County Council Meeting held on June 10, 2026 be approved as circulated. 9 - 10 i) June 17th, 2026 Suggested Motion by Councillor Carroll: THAT, the minutes of the Special Lanark County Council Meeting held on June 17, 2026 be approved as circulated. 9. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Page 1 of 139 Page Suggested Motion by Councillor Tennant: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 10. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 11. PRESENTATIONS i) Development Asset Builders Award Sharon Halladay, Lanark County Child and Youth Services Collaborative 11 - 105 ii) 2025 Audited Financial Statements Presentation Lori Huber, KPMG LLC Suggested Motion by Councillor Fournier: THAT, County Council approve the 2025 Financial Statements as presented; AND THAT, County Council appoint KPMG LLC to complete the 2026 Lanark County audit. 12. COMMUNICATIONS 13. REPORTS 106 - 110 i) C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Special County Council

Le Conseil votera sur la fermeture et la vente d'une partie de l'ancienne route de comté 43

Le conseil de comté de Lanark examinera l'adoption des rapports de comités du Développement économique et des Travaux publics, et votera sur un règlement visant à fermer et vendre une partie de l'ancienne route de comté 43 dans le canton de Montague. L'adoption d'un règlement de confirmation est également prévue.

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COUNTY OF LANARK LANARK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD, PERTH, ON SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA LANARK COUNTY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED Warden Richard Kidd, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. NOTICE OF LIVESTREAMING 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion by Councillor Dowdall: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. PRESENTATIONS 7. COMMUNICATIONS 8. REPORTS i) Economic Development: June 24, 2026 (To be projected at the meeting) Chair, Councillor Jeff Carroll Suggested Motion by Councillor Carroll: THAT, the June Report of the Economic Development Committee of the Whole be adopted as presented. ii) Public Works: June 24, 2026 (To be projected at the meeting) Chair, Councillor Steve Fournier Page 1 of 7 Page Suggested Motion by Councillor Fournier: THAT, the June Report of the Public Works Committee of the Whole be adopted as presented. 9. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS None 10. BY-LAWS AND MOTIONS 3 - 6 i) By-law No. 2026-18: Stop Up, Close and Sell a Portion of Former County Road 43 Suggested Motion by Councillor Rainer: THAT, County Council has given the following By-Law a first, second and third reading, passed and signed by the Warden and Clerk:  By-law No. 2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Natural Heritage System Working Group

Présentation du résumé de l'atelier de visionnement et du plan de communication pour la Stratégie du système de patrimoine naturel

Le Groupe de travail recevra une présentation sur le résumé des contributions de l'atelier de visionnement du 27 mai et discutera du plan de communication pour la Stratégie du système de patrimoine naturel. Le groupe approuvera également le procès-verbal de la réunion précédente et adoptera l'ordre du jour. Un outil d'engagement précoce pour recueillir les commentaires de la communauté sera en ligne du 29 juin au 31 juillet.

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NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING GROUP AGENDA Wednesday, June 24, 2026 2:00 PM Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Warden Richard Kidd, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2 - 4 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Natural Heritage Working Group meeting held on May 27th, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DISCUSSION REPORTS 5 - 22 i) Visioning Workshop Summary and Communications Plan Elizabeth Boldt, Climate and Environmental Coordinator 6. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 22 Natural Heritage System Working Group - 27 May 2026 Minutes MINUTES MAY 27th MEETING NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING GROUP The Natural Heritage System Working Group met on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario Members Present: Agriculture (OFA, Lanark Federation of Agriculture) - Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow, Lorne Hudson Terrestrial Biology/Naturalists (Mississippi Valley Fields Naturalist Club) - Paul Frigon Conservation and Land Trusts (Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust) - Steve Blight Forestry (Lanark County Forestry Working Group) - Brian Anderson Community/Public (Climate Network Lanark) - Doreen Donald Steve Fournier, Counc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 17, 2026

Special County Council

Le Conseil doit examiner le Programme de réduction des frais de développement

L'ordre du jour de la réunion spéciale comprend un rapport sur le Programme de réduction des frais de développement présenté par le directeur général Kurt Greaves. Le Conseil discutera et pourrait décider du programme. La réunion comprend également un règlement confirmant les délibérations.

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COUNTY OF LANARK LANARK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD, PERTH, ON SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA LANARK COUNTY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 5:00 P.M. MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED Warden Richard Kidd, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. REPORTS i) Development Charges Reduction Program Kurt Greaves, Chief Administrative Officer Suggested Motion by Councillor King: To be determined by Council. 4. CONFIRM COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 2 i) By-law No. 2026-20: Confirming By-Law Suggested Motion by Councillor Fournier: THAT, By-law 2026-20, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special Council meeting held on June 17, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and passed and signed by the Warden and Clerk. 5. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF LANARK BYLAW NO. 2026-20 A BYLAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF LANARK AT ITS SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE 2026 WHEREAS, by Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council; AND WHEREAS, Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, the powers of every Council are to be exercised by bylaw; AND WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Corporate Services

Le Comité des services corporatifs recommandera l'Option 1 de la revue des services de secours pour le budget de 2027

Le comité recommandera au Conseil de procéder avec l'Option 1 découlant du suivi de la revue des services de secours et d'inclure ses coûts dans le budget de 2027. Il examinera également une entente relative au programme de réponse médicale par paliers et recevra des mises à jour sur les frais de développement, ainsi que plusieurs communications sur des enjeux provinciaux tels que la réforme des salles d'urgence et la facturation de l'OPP.

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AGENDA CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Immediately following the Community Services Committee Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Toby Randell, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 - 10 May 13, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Corporate Services Committee held on May 13, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 11 - 15 i) Support of Finlay's Law on Emergency Room Reform Township of Puslinch 16 - 21 ii) A Call to Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus, Township of North Glengarry Page 1 of 113 Page 22 - 25 iii) Review of the OPP Municipal Police Billing Model Various Municipalities 26 - 32 iv) Municipal Leaders Bring Unified Voice to Queen's Park Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus 33 - 34 v) Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act Annual Compliance Results Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response 35 - 39 vi) Changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Various Municipalities Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the May Corporate Services Committee meeting be received as [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Community Services

Le Comté allouera $4.4M pour l'expansion des services de garde à Mississippi Mills et Carleton Place

Le Comité des services communautaires décidera du financement majeur pour l'expansion des services de garde : jusqu'à $3,293,137 pour Mississippi Mills (78 nouvelles places) et un total de $1,058,255 pour Carleton Place (48 places en services de garde plus des places pour la maternelle et l'âge scolaire). Le comité envisagera également la création d'un programme de loisirs pour les jeunes financé par les revenus du tournoi de golf du Préfet avec une possible contribution du Comté allant jusqu'à $50,000, et autorisera un accord de gestion de flotte pour la Lanark County Housing Corporation. Un rapport sur le logement et l'itinérance en 2025 sera reçu pour information.

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AGENDA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Immediately following the County Council Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Rickey Minnille, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 9 May 13, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on May 13, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. CONSENT REPORTS 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 10 - 12 i) SS-07-2026 Warden's Golf Tournament Revenue - Youth Recreation Program Emily Hollington, Director of Social Services Suggested Motion: Page 1 of 44 Page THAT, Council authorize proceeding with Option ____. 13 - 16 ii) SS-08-2026 Funding for 2026 Child Care Expansion Projects Emily Hollington, Director of Social Services Suggested Motion: THAT, the additional Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund allocation of up to $3,293,137 be provided to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills to support the creation of 78 additional CWELCC child care spaces at its new centre; AND THAT, staff be authorized to enter into a revised service agreement with the Municipality of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 27, 2026

Public Works

Le comité doit examiner le contrat d'Enterprise Fleet Management

Le Comité des travaux publics discutera de trois rapports : un règlement de fermeture de route pour un terrain excédentaire à l'intersection de la Highway 43 et de Rainbow Valley Drive, une entente avec Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. pour un contrat de services de flotte globale, et une directive au personnel pour présenter une demande au programme Climate Ready Plans de la FCM. Les communications comprennent une demande conjointe de ministre fédéral concernant le pont Andrewsville et un appel à l'action provinciale concernant les menaces envers les travailleurs municipaux des travaux publics.

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AGENDA PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Immediately Following the County Council Meeting Council Chambers, Lanark County Administration Building Councillor Steve Fournier, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 8 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on March 25, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9 - 10 i) Andrewsville Bridge - Joint Federal Minister Request United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 11 - 14 ii) Municipal Public Works Workers Facing Escalating Threats on the Job - AORS Calls for Provincial Action Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the May Public Works Committee meeting be received as information. Page 1 of 56 Page 9. CONSENT REPORTS 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 15 - 18 i) PW-10-2026 Sale of Surplus Lot - Highway 43/Rainbow Valley Drive Cindy Deachman, Public Works Business Manager Suggested Motion: THAT, Council pass a by-law to close that portion of County Road 43 road allowance which has been declared surplus and is currently listed for sale. 19 - 45 ii) PW-11-2026 Enterprise Fleet Ma [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 27, 2026

Striking Committee

Approuver les mandats du groupe de travail BR+E et nommer les représentants de Rideau et de la Foresterie

Le Comité Striking votera pour approuver les mandats du groupe de travail de base de la rétention et de l'expansion des entreprises (BR+E) ainsi que ceux du groupe des leaders communautaires. Il nommera également un conseiller en tant que représentant de la stratégie de paysage du corridor de Rideau et deux individus en tant que représentants de la foresterie au sein du groupe de travail sur le système de patrimoine naturel. La réunion comprend l'approbation de routine du procès-verbal du 22 avril.

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AGENDA STRIKING COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 27, 2026 3:30 p.m. Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Brian Dowdall, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None at this time. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3 - 5 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Striking Committee meeting held on April 22nd, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA i) May 27th, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. COMMUNICATIONS 6. REPORTS 6 - 14 i) Business Retention and Expansion Project Groups Jasmin Ralph, Clerk Suggested Motion: THAT, the BR+E Project Groups - BR+E Core Working Group and BR+E Community Leaders Terms of Reference be approved. 15 - 28 ii) Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Appointment Page 1 of 28 Page Jasmin Ralph, Clerk THAT, Councillor XXXX be appointed as the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Representative. iii) Natural Heritage Working Group - Forestry Representative Jasmin Ralph, Clerk Suggested Motion: THAT, Brian Anderson and Martin Streit are appointed as Forestry Representatives to the Natural Heritage System Working Group. 7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 8. NEXT MEETING At the call of the Chair. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at p.m. on a motion from Councillors Page 2 of 28 Striking Committee - 22 Apr 2026 Minutes MINUTES APRIL MEETING O [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 27, 2026

Natural Heritage System Working Group

Le groupe de travail sur le patrimoine naturel tient un atelier de vision pour guider la stratégie

Le groupe de travail sur le système du patrimoine naturel du comté de Lanark tiendra un atelier de vision présenté par North South Environmental Consultants. L'atelier comprend une présentation, des discussions en groupes de travail et un compte rendu afin de recueillir les commentaires de la communauté qui éclaireront la stratégie du système du patrimoine naturel. Les points de procédure incluent l'approbation du procès-verbal du 4 février 2026 et l'adoption de l'ordre du jour.

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NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING GROUP AGENDA Wednesday, May 27, 2026 2:00 PM Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Warden Richard Kidd, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2 - 4 April 16th, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Natural Heritage Working Group meeting held on April 15th, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DISCUSSION REPORTS 5 - 21 i) NHS Visioning Process North South Environmental Consultants 6. VERBAL REPORTS 7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 21 Natural Heritage System Working Group - 15 Apr 2026 Minutes MINUTES APRIL MEETING OF 2026 NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING GROUP The Natural Heritage System Working Group met on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario Members Present: Agriculture (OFA, Lanark Federation of Agriculture) - Lorne Hudson Terrestrial Biology/Naturalists (Mississippi Valley Fields Naturalist Club) - Paul Frigon Conservation and Land Trusts (Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust) - Steve Blight Recreation/Trails (Lanark County Trails Committee Representative) - Peter Osborne Community/Public (Climate Network Lanark) - Doreen Donald Staff/Others Present: K. Gre [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 27, 2026

Economic Development

Le comité recommande un projet pilote d'un an pour les cavaliers sur le sentier Tay Havelock

Le Comité de développement économique examinera l'approbation de deux amendements au Plan officiel de Mississippi Mills et recommandera un projet pilote d'un an permettant aux membres de l'Ontario Federation of Trail Riders d'emprunter le sentier Tay Havelock. Un rapport présentant un programme de rétention et d'expansion des entreprises ainsi qu'une communication concernant l'expansion du Centre for Workforce Development figurent également à l'ordre du jour.

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AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Immediately Following the Public Works Committee Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Jeffrey Carroll, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 10 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on April 22, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 11 - 14 i) Centre for Workforce Development Selected to Expand Services to Renfrew and Lanark Counties Centre for Workforce Development 15 - 29 ii) Alto Resolutions Various Municipalities Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the May Economic Page 1 of 86 Page Development Committee meeting be received as information. 9. CONSENT REPORTS 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 30 - 39 i) BRE-01-2026 Business Retention and Expansion Introduction Tim Woods, Lanark County Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator Suggested Motion: THAT, Report BRE-01-2026 Business Retention and Expansion Introduction be received for information. 40 - 53 ii) PD-10-2026 Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendments No. 35 - Enabling CPPS, Lanark County File No. 2604- OP-M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

Government Relations Working Group

Discussion des thèmes de la délégation provinciale pour la conférence de l'AMO

Le Groupe de travail sur les relations gouvernementales discute et sélectionne les thèmes proposés pour la conférence 2026 de l'Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Quatre propositions sont à l'étude, chacune demandant un financement ou un soutien provincial supplémentaire sur des enjeux comprenant les besoins complexes en soins de longue durée, les coûts de sécurité des tribunaux, les lits de niveaux de soins alternatifs et le triage secondaire pour les appels des paramédics. Aucune décision n'a été prise lors de cette réunion ; il s'agit d'un point de discussion.

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AGENDA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:30 PM Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor B. King, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Government Relations Working Group meeting held on April 22nd, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DISCUSSION REPORTS 2 - 6 i) 2026 AMO Delegation Proposals Jasmin Ralph, Clerk ii) AMO Conference - Hospitality Suite Update 6. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 6 1 2026 Government Relations Working Group Proposed 2026 AMO Delegation Topics Jasmin Ralph, Clerk May 13th, 2026 AGENDA ITEM #5i) 2026 AMO Delegation Proposals Jasmin Ralph, ClerkPage 2 of 6 2 Ministry of Long-T erm Care Request: Additional Funding for Complex Care Needs Reasoning: Residents at Lanark Lodge have increasingly complex care needs, on occasion requiring support and services beyond what can be provided through traditional care teams. Unfortunately, these complex care needs are contributing to increased WSIB claims and short and long term leaves taken by staff. We are requesting additional funding and support to assist residents that have complex care needs, specifically behavioural support staffing. This funding can be for LTCH or for specialized locat [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

Community Services

Le comité doit approuver 1,15 M$ en financement pour le logement pour 2026-27

Le Comité des services communautaires examinera l'approbation du plan d'investissement 2026-27 de l'Initiative Canada-Ontario en matière de logement communautaire et de l'Initiative sur les priorités en matière de logement de l'Ontario, allouant 915 400 $ pour la construction de nouveaux logements et 238 500 $ pour l'aide au loyer et la réhabilitation. Le comité discutera également des mises à jour du plan d'expansion pancanadien de l'apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants, d'une entente de service pour le financement des services de garde, et d'une mise à jour sur l'itinérance. Ces points sont inscrits à l'ordre du jour de la réunion du 13 mai 2026, immédiatement après le conseil du comté.

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AGENDA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Immediately following the County Council Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Rickey Minnille, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 9 April 8, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on April 8, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. CONSENT REPORTS 10 - 11 i) LL-07-2026 Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) Public Inspection Report Dated April 15, 2026 Shawna Stone, Director of Long-Term Care Suggested Motion: THAT, the recommendations contained in the following Consent Reports for the May Community Services Page 1 of 46 Page Committee meeting be approved:  LL-07-2026 Ministry of Long-Term Care Public Inspection Report dated April 15, 2026. 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 12 - 15 i) SS-03-2026 Community Housing Renewal Strategy (COCHI/OPHI) 2026-27 Investment Plan Kaitlyn Murray, Housing Services Manager Suggested Motion: THAT, the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) funding of $915,400 and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funding of $238,500 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

Corporate Services

Comité pour l'examen d'un règlement modificatif sur les frais de développement

Le Comité des services corporatifs discutera et votera sur des recommandations au Conseil, incluant l'approbation d'un règlement modificatif sur les frais de développement, d'une entente de facturation transfrontalière avec le comté de Renfrew, et d'un projet pilote d'un an pour les transferts de patients à faible acuité. Le comité recevra également des rapports d'information sur la rémunération des conseillers, les mises à jour du plan de gestion des actifs, les incidences budgétaires et les communications concernant la législation provinciale.

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AGENDA CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Immediately following the Community Services Committee Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Toby Randell, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 10 April 8, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Corporate Services Committee held on April 8, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 11 - 13 i) Strengthening Municipal Accountability and Public Trust (Bill 9) City of Sarnia, Municipality of Tweed 14 - 17 ii) Request for Provincial School Board Governance Consultation Process City of Pickering Page 1 of 48 Page Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the May Corporate Services Committee meeting be received as information. 9. CONSENT REPORTS 18 - 20 i) C-05-2026 - 2026 Council Compensation Comparison Jasmin Ralph, Clerk 21 - 26 ii) FIN-03-2026 Asset Management Plan Annual Update Kevin Wills, Treasurer 27 - 30 iii) FIN-04-2026 Budget Impacts Per Ontario Regulation 284/09 Kevin Wills, Treasurer THAT, the recommendations contained in the following Consent Reports for the May Corporate Services Committee meeting be app [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Land Division

Audition publique pour trois demandes de division de terrain

Le Comité de division des terres tiendra une audition publique pour trois nouvelles demandes de consentement : un nouveau lot sur Bolingbroke Road dans le canton de Tay Valley, un ajout de lot sur Drummond Concession 2 dans le canton de Drummond/North Elmsley, et un ajout de lot sur Avenue 4A dans le canton de Beckwith. Le comité votera également pour l'approbation du procès-verbal de sa réunion du 9 décembre 2025. Toutes les décisions sont assujetties aux conditions énoncées dans les rapports du personnel.

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AGENDA LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting Administration Building and via Zoom 99 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, ON Membership: Chair Doug James, Jim McIntosh, and Steven Lewis Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3 - 7 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Land Division Committee meeting held on December 9, 2025, be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 6. NEW APPLICATIONS The Land Division Committee reviewed the reports for the following new applications to be considered at the 10:00 a.m. public hearing. 8 - 46 6.1 B26/004 David Deacon New Lot Part Lot 10 Concession 3 in the geographic Township of South Sherbrooke Tay Valley Township Bolingbroke Road Page 1 of 130 Page 47 - 85 6.2 B26/006 Donald Joseph Hogan and Shirley Elizabeth Hogan Lot Addition Part Lot 6 Concession 1 in the geographic Township of Drummond Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Drummond Concession 2 86 - 130 6.3 B24/033 Jack Reginald Kevin Helmer and Valerie Lynn Spence Lot Addition Part Lot 6 Concession 9 Township of Beckwith Avenue 4A 7. DEFERRED APPLICATIONS 8. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 9. COMMUNICATIONS/OTHER BUSINESS 10. PROVISIONAL CONSENT GRANTED 11. PROVISIONAL CONSENT DEFERRED 12. PROVISIONAL CONSENT DENIED 13. UPCO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Climate Action Working Group

Le groupe discute d'une pétition visant à interdire les leurres de pêche en plomb en Ontario

Le Groupe de travail sur l'action climatique recevra une communication de la campagne Get the Lead Out, qui demande une résolution du conseil appuyant une pétition visant à interdire les leurres de pêche en plomb de moins de 50 g/6,5 cm. Les membres discuteront également d'une mise à jour sur l'action climatique et d'un plan d'adaptation climatique présentés par le personnel.

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AGENDA CLIMATE ACTION WORKING GROUP Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 AM Lanark County Administration Building DNE Room Councillor Toby Randell, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Suggested Motion: THAT, the December 11th, 2025 minutes of the Climate Action Working Group be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COMMITTEE 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 3 - 8 i) Get the Lead Out Campaign Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the May Climate Action Working Group meeting be received as information. 9. DISCUSSION REPORTS 9 - 16 i) Climate Action Update Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Program Coordinator Page 1 of 25 Page 17 - 25 ii) Climate Adaptation Plan Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Program Coordinator 10. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 25 Together Let’s Get The Lead Out 1 | P a g e April 8, 2026 Lanark County 99 Christie Lake Road Perth, OntarioK7H 3C6 Dear Warden and Reeve Richard Kidd and Council Members Canada’s lakes and waterways are among our most treasured natural spaces. They are places where families gather, wildlife thrives, and traditions such as fishing are passed from one generation to the next. Yet ben [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026

Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee

Le sous-comité des sentiers du comté de Lanark examine un accord avec l'OFTR

Le sous-comité des sentiers municipaux du comté de Lanark examinera un rapport du personnel concernant un éventuel accord d'utilisation avec l'Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR). Le personnel recommande de ne prendre aucune mesure pour le moment et de réexaminer la proposition en 2027, lorsque le sentier K&P passera sous la gestion du comté. La réunion portera également sur les plans d'entretien printaniers et estivaux pour l'Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, le Conboy Trail et le Tay Havelock Trail, ainsi que sur des mises à jour concernant la promotion du tourisme et les impacts du train à grande vitesse.

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AGENDA LANARK COUNTY MUNICIPAL TRAILS SUB-COMMITTEE Monday, May 4, 2026 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers President, , Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3 - 8 March 6, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee meeting held on March 6, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as amended. 5. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS i) Trail Expansion Possibilities Between the K&P and OVRT Jon Wilson, President and Trails Master, Ottaway Valley ATV Club 6. COMMUNICATIONS 7. REPORTS 9 - 11 i) Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR) Kurt Greaves, CAO Suggested Motion: Page 1 of 11 Page THAT, the Trails Committee take no action in regards to an agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR) at this time. ii) K&P Trail Update Kurt Greaves, CAO iii) OVRT & Conboy Trail Update Jonathan Allen, Facilities Coordinator iv) Silver Chain Challenge Vanessa Dow, Tourism and Corporate Communications Coordinator v) Tourism Update Vanessa Dow, Tourism and Corporate Communications Coordinator vi) ATV Update Brian Stewart, User Representative vii) Snowmobile Update Graham Patterson and Chris Angell, User Representatives Suggested Motion: THAT, the verbal results be received for information. 8. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 22, 2026

Economic Development

Le comité discute de l'amendement n° 17 au plan officiel et de la forêt communautaire de Lanark

Le Comité de développement économique examinera un amendement au plan officiel concernant la gestion de la croissance et recevra une présentation sur la forêt communautaire de Lanark. La réunion comprend également des mises à jour sur divers sous-comités et une discussion confidentielle concernant le sentier K&P.

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AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Immediately Following Council Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Jeffrey Carroll, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 - 10 March 25, 2026 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on March 25, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 11 - 39 i) Lanark Community Forest Brian Anderson, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and Martin Streit, Upper Canada Forestry Service Suggested Motion: THAT, the Lanark Community Forest presentation be received for information. 8. COMMUNICATIONS Page 1 of 105 Page 40 - 42 i) Media Release Winter/Spring Starter Company Plus Grant Recipients Small Business Advisory Centre 43 - 44 ii) Support for Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025 Township of Southgate Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the April Economic Development Committee meeting be received as information. 9. CONSENT REPORTS 45 - 59 i) PD-11-2026 Quarterly Planning Department Statistics and File Status Report Koren Lam, Senior Planner Suggested Motion: THAT, the recommendations contained in the f [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 22, 2026

Government Relations Working Group

Groupe de travail pour l'approbation du projet de motion sur les priorités de consultation du projet ferroviaire à grande vitesse ALTO

Le Groupe de travail sur les relations gouvernementales examinera et devrait approuver un projet de motion ainsi qu'une liste de priorités de consultation pour le projet ferroviaire à grande vitesse ALTO. La motion établit des principes directeurs et une liste de 27 priorités spécifiques couvrant les routes, le drainage, l'urbanisme, les services d'urgence et les questions financières. Le groupe a également des points à l'ordre du jour concernant les soumissions de la délégation de l'AMO et une mise à jour sur la suite de réception.

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AGENDA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:00 PM Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor B. King, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2 - 4 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Government Relations Working Group meeting held on April 8th, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DISCUSSION REPORTS 5 - 11 i) ALTO - Draft Motion and Issues List Clerk, Jasmin Ralph 6. VERBAL REPORTS 7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS i) AMO Delegation Submissions Clerk Jasmin Ralph ii) AMO Hospitality Suite Update 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 11 Government Relations Working Group - 08 Apr 2026 Minutes MINUTES APRIL 8th MEETING OF 2026 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP The Government Relations Working Group met on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario Members Present: Christa Lowry, Councillor Judy Brown, Councillor Bill King, Councillor Richard Kidd, Warden (ex-officio) Staff/Others Present: K. Greaves, CAO M. Dwyer, Planning Manager J. Ralph, County Clerk Regrets: Toby Randell, Councillor GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP Chair: Councillor Bill King 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all ele [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 22, 2026

Striking Committee

Comité — Demande de réunion

Le comité examinera la nomination du maire de Lanark au conseil d'administration de la Lanark Transportation Authority et l'approbation des nouveaux termes de référence pour le groupe de travail sur la forêt.

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AGENDA STRIKING COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 22, 2026 3:30 p.m. Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Brian Dowdall, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None at this time. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Striking Committee meeting held on December 10th, 2025be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA i) Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as presented. 5. COMMUNICATIONS 6. REPORTS i) Lanark Transportation Association - Additional Board Membership Clerk, Jasmin Ralph Suggested Motion: THAT, the following members be appointed to the additional spaces on the Lanark Transportation Association Board:  Lanark County Warden  Lanark County CAO or designate Page 1 of 6 Page AND THAT, internal documents be updated to reflect the same. 3 - 6 ii) Community Forest Working Group Terms of Reference Update Deputy Clerk, Megan Beson Suggested Motion: THAT, the updated Community Forest Working Group Terms of Reference be approved. 7. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 8. NEXT MEETING At the call of the Chair. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at p.m. on a motion from Councillors Page 2 of 6 1 of 4 LANARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOREST WORKING GROUP TERMS OF REFERENCE December, 2025April, 2026 AGENDA IT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Natural Heritage System Working Group

Résultats de l'appel d'offres pour la stratégie du Système du patrimoine naturel examinés ; offre la plus élevée de 118 993,80 $

Le Groupe de travail sur le système du patrimoine naturel discutera des résultats de l'appel d'offres pour une stratégie du système du patrimoine naturel. Le soumissionnaire le mieux classé est North-South Environmental avec un coût total de 118 993,80 $ plus TPS. Le groupe examinera également des livrables optionnels tels qu'un outil de cartographie d'engagement public précoce et un diaporama préenregistré. Le consultant présentera un plan de travail détaillé après l'exécution du contrat.

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NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING GROUP AGENDA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:30 PM Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Warden Richard Kidd, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2 - 4 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Natural Heritage System Working Group meeting held on February 4th, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DISCUSSION REPORTS 5 - 22 i) Natural Heritage System RFP Results Elizabeth Boldt, Climate and Environmental Coordinator 6. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 22 Natural Heritage System Working Group - 04 Feb 2026 Minutes MINUTES SECOND MEETING OF 2026 NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM WORKING GROUP The Natural Heritage System Working Group met on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario Members Present: Agriculture (OFA, Lanark Federation of Agriculture) - Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow, Lorne Hudson Economic/Residential Development (Cavanagh Construction/Lanark Leeds Home Builders Association) - Julie Stewart Terrestrial Biology/Naturalists (Mississippi Valley Fields Naturalist Club) - Paul Frigon Conservation and Land Trusts (Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust) - Steve Blight Hunters/Anglers (Ontari [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Community Services

Le comité discutera des négociations confidentielles concernant les contrats de logement

Le Comité des services communautaires se réunira pour approuver les procès-verbaux, recevoir des communications, notamment une déclaration d'urgence pour l'insécurité alimentaire provenant de Chatham-Kent, et approuver les rapports de consentement relatifs à l'accréditation et à l'inspection de Lanark Lodge. Le comité recevra également des mises à jour verbales de South East Public Health et de la Lanark Transportation Association, et se réunira en séance fermée pour discuter des négociations contractuelles concernant un accord de services de fin d'hypothèque.

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AGENDA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Immediately following the County Council Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Rickey Minnille, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 9 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on February 11th, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 10 - 12 i) Food Insecurity Emergency Declaration Municipality of Chatham-Kent Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the April Community Services Committee meeting be received as information. 9. CONSENT REPORTS Page 1 of 23 Page 13 - 16 i) LL-05-2026 - CARF Accreditation Report S. Stone - Director of Lanark Lodge 17 - 18 ii) LL-06-2026 - MLTC Inspection Report S. Stone - Director of Lanark Lodge Suggested Motion: THAT, the recommendations contained in the following Consent Reports for the April Community Services Committee meeting be approved:  LL-05-2026 - CARF Accreditation Report  LL-06-2026 - MLTC Inspection Report 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 11. DEFERRED REPORTS 19 - 23 i) Reinforcing Human Values in Canada Suggested Motion: T [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Corporate Services

Le Conseil de comté doit approuver le partage des coûts de la sécurité judiciaire avec Perth et Smiths Falls

Le Comité des services corporatifs du comté de Lanark examinera plusieurs rapports et motions, y compris une directive demandant au personnel de signer un accord avec la ville de Perth pour assumer l'administration et le financement des coûts de la sécurité judiciaire et du transport des prisonniers, Smiths Falls contribuant à une proportion des coûts. Le comité recevra également des mises à jour sur le service de paramédicaux, le rapport annuel 2025 du commissaire à l'intégrité et une version révisée de la politique de vente de terrains. Tous les points sont présentés pour information ou approbation comme indiqué à l'ordre du jour.

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AGENDA CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Immediately following the Community Services Committee Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Toby Randell, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 - 9 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Corporate Services Committee held on February 11th, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be approved as amended. 5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES) 6. QUESTIONS OF THE DELEGATION FROM COUNCIL 7. PRESENTATIONS 8. COMMUNICATIONS 10 - 15 i) Integrity Commissioner Services - Annual Report - 2025 Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little and Bonham LLP 16 ii) Generic Review of Enbridge Model Franchise Agreements - Notice Ontario Energy Board 17 - 28 iii) Resolutions of Support - Protect Canada's Children and Page 1 of 86 Page Reform to the Sex Offenders Registry Various Municipalities Suggested Motion: THAT, the communications for the April Corporate Services Committee meeting be received as information. 9. CONSENT REPORTS 10. DISCUSSION REPORTS 29 - 54 i) LCPS-01-2026 - 2025 Year End Activities Report Travis Mellema, Lanark County Paramedic Chief Suggested Motion: THAT, Council receive the 2025 Year End Activities Report for the Paramedic service as information. 55 - 62 ii) LCPS-02-2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Government Relations Working Group

Groupe de travail pour discuter de la liste des enjeux du projet ferroviaire à grande vitesse ALTO

Le Groupe de travail sur les relations gouvernementales examinera une liste de 16 enjeux concernant le projet de train à grande vitesse (HSR) ALTO, couvrant les routes, le drainage, l'urbanisme, les finances et le développement économique. Le groupe donnera des directives au personnel sur les éléments à présenter au Conseil en vue de consultations futures avec le gouvernement fédéral.

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AGENDA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP Wednesday, April 8, 2026 3:30 PM Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor B. King, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2 - 4 Suggested Motion: THAT, the minutes of the Government Relations Working Group meeting held on March 25th, 2026 be approved as circulated. 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 5. DISCUSSION REPORTS 5 - 7 i) ALTO Issues List 6. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 7 Government Relations Working Group - 25 Mar 2026 Minutes MINUTES MARCH MEETING OF 2026 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP The Government Relations Working Group met on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario Members Present: Christa Lowry, Councillor (electronically) Judy Brown, Councillor Bill King, Councillor Toby Randell, Councillor Richard Kidd, Warden (ex-officio) Staff/Others Present: J. Ralph, County Clerk K. Greaves, CAO Regrets: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WORKING GROUP Chair: Councillor Bill King 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) The meeting was called to order at 3:33 p.m. A quorum was present. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None at this time. 3. APPROV [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]