Lanark Highlands, ON
Lanark HighlandsON averageStatCan 2021 Census
Median household income
$81,000 Median home value
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Recreation Advisory Committee
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM
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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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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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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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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
Le Conseil examinera un nouveau règlement municipal sur les sanctions administratives pécuniaires
Le Comité plénier discutera d'un projet de règlement sur les sanctions administratives pécuniaires pour l'application des règlements municipaux, recevra un rapport sur les options relatives au règlement sur les clôtures et recevra des mises à jour financières. Comprend également des communications sur le financement des pompiers, la sécurité communautaire et d'autres questions.
- Examen du projet de règlement sur les sanctions administratives pécuniaires (Règlement n° 2026-XXXX)
- Rapport sur les options et considérations relatives au règlement sur les clôtures (COR-2026-70)
- Mise à jour financière au 31 mai 2026 (FIN-2026-55)
- Mise à jour de la mise en œuvre du plan stratégique pour '2026-2027' (CAO-2026-37)
- Mises à jour des nominations aux conseils, incluant l'OPP Detachment Board et le Library Board
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✓ Décisions: 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)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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."
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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."
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Municipality …
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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
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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
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Moved by Councillor Kelso
Seconded by Councillor Summers
THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
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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
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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 …
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Le conseil votera sur la fermeture de la caserne de pompiers 4 à Tatlock
Le conseil de Lanark Highlands se réunira pour examiner la fermeture officielle de la caserne de pompiers 4. La séance comprendra également des mises à jour du comté de Lanark et une séance à huis clos pour discuter de questions juridiques.
- Règlement n° 2026-2039 : Autorisation de fermer la caserne de pompiers 4, Tatlock
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✓ Décisions: 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
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COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.
Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve
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2.
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3.
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DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
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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."
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DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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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
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1.
ROLL CALL
2.
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The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m.
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GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
No declarations of interest were filed.
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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
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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
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
Le comité approuve un nouveau règlement de zonage et achète un nouveau camion de déneigement
Le comité plénier discutera d'un nouveau règlement de zonage municipal et approuvera l'achat d'un nouveau camion tandem de déneigement pour 450 634 $. La réunion comprend également une présentation publique sur le réaménagement de la caserne de pompiers de Tatlock.
- Approbation du projet de discussion du nouveau règlement de zonage municipal
- Achat d'un nouveau camion tandem de déneigement pour 450 634 $
- Promulgation du règlement de fermeture de la caserne de pompiers de la station 4
- Attribution des services de comptage de la circulation pour 57 849 $
- Présentation publique sur le réaménagement de la caserne de pompiers de Tatlock
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✓ Décisions: 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
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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
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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
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" THAT , the delegations/presentations dated ____ be receive …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Le Conseil approuve l'achat d'un nouveau camion de déneigement tandem
Le Conseil de Lanark Highlands autorisera l'achat d'un nouveau camion de déneigement tandem auprès de GINCOR WERX pour 450 633,98 $ et attribuera les services de comptage de la circulation à Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. pour 57 848,52 $.
- Autoriser l'achat d'un nouveau camion de déneigement tandem auprès de GINCOR WERX pour 450 633,98 $
- Attribuer les services de comptage de la circulation à Traffic Survey Analysis Inc. pour 57 848,52 $
- Approuver le procès-verbal de la réunion du Conseil du 26 mai 2026
- Recevoir les mises à jour du Comté de Lanark à titre d'information
- Confirmer les délibérations de la réunion du Conseil par le Règlement no 2026-2038
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✓ Décisions: 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
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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
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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
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
Le Conseil approuve les prêts d'Infrastructure Ontario pour le pont Sheridan Rapids et les camions de pompiers.
Le Comité plénier examinera et approuvera plusieurs rapports de financement des immobilisations et rapports opérationnels. Les décisions clés comprennent l'obtention d'une dette à long terme d'Infrastructure Ontario pour le pont Sheridan Rapids et de nouveaux camions de pompiers, l'autorisation de négociations pour des caméras de diffusion en direct au Centre communautaire de Lanark et du district, et l'adoption de la restatation du budget 2026. La réunion couvrira également des mises à jour sur les examens de zonage, le personnel et les prochaines élections municipales.
- Obtenir des prêts d'Infrastructure Ontario pour le pont Sheridan Rapids et les camions de pompiers à des taux fixes de 4,79 % et 4,19 %.
- Autoriser les négociations avec LiveBarn Inc. pour installer des caméras de diffusion en direct au Centre communautaire de Lanark et du district.
- Adopter la restatation du budget 2026 conformément aux règlements provinciaux.
- Approuver la participation du personnel au Programme de rétention et d'expansion des entreprises du comté de Lanark jusqu'en février 2027.
- Recevoir des mises à jour sur l'examen complet du règlement de zonage et les échéances des élections municipales de 2026.
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✓ Décisions: 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
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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 …
Tue May 26, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Le Conseil empruntera pour les ponts de Sheridan Rapids et les camions de pompiers
Le Conseil examinera l'emprunt à long terme auprès d'Infrastructure Ontario pour les ponts de Sheridan Rapids (4.79% sur 20 ans) et les camions de pompiers (4.19% sur 10 ans). Ils voteront également sur les frais de gestion des déchets, une modification du plan officiel pour l'agrandissement de la carrière McKinnon, et des frais spéciaux dans le cadre du programme Better Homes Lanark. Une délégation présentera le plan directeur des incendies et la fermeture de la caserne 4.
- Emprunter $ pour les ponts de Sheridan Rapids (4.79%, 20 ans) et les camions de pompiers (4.19%, 10 ans)
- Modification du plan officiel n° 9 pour agrandir McKinnon Pit (Arnott Brothers Construction)
- Règlement pour fixer les frais annuels de collecte des déchets
- Deux règlements de frais spéciaux Better Homes Lanark (BHL-061, BHL-033)
- Délégation concernant le plan directeur des incendies et la fermeture de la caserne 4
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✓ Décisions: 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
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Le Conseil votera sur la réhabilitation de la route Snye pour $511,704
Le Conseil examinera l'attribution d'un contrat pour la réhabilitation de la route Snye pour $511,704, approuvera le remplacement de l'asphalte à la caserne de pompiers 2 pour $10,944, et autorisera un nouveau dôme de sable au dépôt de Joe's Lake pour un montant allant jusqu'à $202,839. Un amendement au règlement de zonage pour la propriété Stead est également soumis pour lecture finale.
- Attribution du contrat pour la réhabilitation de la route Snye à Arnott Brothers Construction Ltd. pour $511,704
- Remplacement de l'asphalte à la Station 2 pour $10,944 financé par les économies du service d'incendie
- Nouveau dôme de sable au dépôt de Joe's Lake No.5 : contrat jusqu'à $134,913 plus $41,563 pour les sous-traitants et 15 % de contingence
- Amendement au règlement de zonage (Stead ZBA-2025-06) pour lecture finale
- Séances à huis clos pour questions personnelles et litiges
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✓ Décisions: 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
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
Le Conseil doit examiner l'expansion de la fosse et la consolidation des casernes de pompiers
Le Comité de l'ensemble discute de plusieurs éléments majeurs : l'adoption d'un amendement au Plan officiel pour agrandir la fosse McKinnon (Arnott Brothers), la consolidation des casernes de pompiers 2 et 4, l'attribution d'un contrat de réhabilitation routière de 511 704 $ pour Snye Road, et l'approbation du remplacement du dôme de sable à Joe's Lake Depot pour 170 757 $. Le comité examinera également la participation à une étude de faisabilité pour un centre de loisirs multi-usage et l'approbation d'un règlement de charge spéciale pour le programme Better Homes Lanark.
- Adopter l'OPA #9 pour agrandir la fosse McKinnon ; reporter l'amendement de zonage en attendant un accord de développement renégocié et l'approbation du MNR
- Consolider les casernes de pompiers 2 et 4 à compter du 30 juin 2026 ; préparer un règlement de fermeture pour la Caserne 4
- Attribuer l'appel d'offres de 511 704 $ pour la réhabilitation de Snye Road à Arnott Brothers Construction
- Autoriser 134 913 $ + 35 844 $ pour le remplacement du dôme de sable au Joe's Lake Depot No.5
- Approuver 10 944 $ pour le remplacement de l'asphalte à la Caserne de pompiers 2
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✓ Décisions: 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
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
_______________________________________________________________________________
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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.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Municipality of Wawa - Request to Amend Land Transfer Tax Act
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Committee of the Whole
Le Conseil approuvera la prolongation du contrat de 157 524 $ pour le chlorure de calcium
Le Comité plénier discute et fait des recommandations au Conseil sur plusieurs points, notamment une prolongation de contrat de 157 524,48 $ pour le contrôle de la poussière au chlorure de calcium, une modification du règlement de zonage pour interdire le bétail dans une grange, un bail de deux ans pour un véhicule des parcs coûtant 17 311 $ en 2026 et 15 279 $ en 2027, et une demande de subvention EASE pour améliorer l'accessibilité.
- Approuver la prolongation du contrat de 157 524,48 $ pour la fourniture et l'application de chlorure de calcium avec Da-Lee Dust Control
- Modification du règlement de zonage (ZA-2025-06) pour la propriété Stead au Pt Lot 14, Concession 5 afin d'interdire le bétail dans la grange
- Bail de deux ans pour un véhicule des Parcs et Loisirs : 17 311,41 $ en 2026, 15 279,26 $ en 2027
- Demander au personnel de soumettre une demande de subvention EASE avant la date limite du 7 mai 2026
- Demander au greffier de rédiger un règlement sur les amendes administratives pécuniaires
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✓ Décisions: 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 $157,524.48 (carried)
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AGENDA
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.
Chair, Bill King, Deputy Reeve
1.
ROLL CALL
2.
CALL TO ORDER
3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion:
" THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented."
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - COW_Apr14_2026 - English.pdf
Suggested Motion:
" THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of April 14th, 2026, be approved as circulated."
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DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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" THAT , the delegations/presentations dated ____ be re …
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Le Conseil votera sur la prolongation d'un contrat de contrôle des poussières de 157 k$
Le Conseil examinera l'approbation d'une prolongation de contrat de 157 524,48 $ pour la fourniture et l'application de chlorure de calcium avec Da-Lee Services Inc. Ils voteront également sur une demande de subvention d'accessibilité EASE, sur la nomination de membres à un comité d'audit de conformité et sur la délégation de pouvoirs pour les accords de prolongation des arriérés de taxes. La réunion comprend des sessions à huis clos sur la dotation en personnel et sur un contrat immobilier.
- Prolongation de l'appel d'offres pour le chlorure de calcium à Da-Lee Dust Control pour 157 524,48 $
- Demande de subvention Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE)
- Nomination de David Nusko, Jason Huang et Rhonda Whitmarsh au Compliance Audit Committee
- Délégation de pouvoirs au Trésorier pour les accords de prolongation des arriérés de taxes (By-Law 2026-2027)
- Sessions à huis clos sur la dotation en personnel et les négociations de contrats immobiliers municipaux
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✓ Décisions: 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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AGENDA
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m .
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Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by Council.
Chair, Peter McLaren, Reeve
1.
ROLL CALL
2.
CALL TO ORDER
3.
PLAYING OF O CANADA
4.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Suggested Motion by Councillor Closs:
" THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented."
6.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - Public Meeting_Apr14_2026 ZBA-2025-06.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - Public Meeting_Apr14_2026 -OPA-2025-01-ZA-2025-07 .pdf
3. Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Apr14_2026 - English.pdf
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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
Le Conseil adoptera les taux d'imposition de 2026
Le Conseil votera sur le Règlement 2026-2025 pour établir les taux d'imposition de 2026. Il recevra également des rapports du Comité plénier et des mises à jour du Comté de Lanark. Plusieurs points seront discutés à huis clos, y compris des questions juridiques et des arrérages fiscaux.
- Adoption des taux d'imposition de 2026 (Règlement 2026-2025)
- Réception du rapport du Comité plénier du 24 mars 2026
- Mise à jour du Comté de Lanark concernant les fermetures du sentier OVRT à partir du 7 avril
- Séance à huis clos : litige, privilège avocat-client et accords de prolongation des arrérages fiscaux
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✓ Décisions: 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
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 :15 P . m . - 7 :15 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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
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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."
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DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Public Meeting
Audience publique sur l'agrandissement de la gravière Arnott Bros.
Cette réunion publique a pour objet d'entendre une demande de modification du plan officiel et de modification du règlement de zonage pour l'agrandissement proposé de la gravière Arnott Brothers McKinnon. Le consultant en urbanisme présentera, le demandeur expliquera le besoin, et des soumissions orales et écrites (tant en faveur qu'en opposition) seront entendues. La décision peut faire l'objet d'un appel devant le Tribunal foncier de l'Ontario.
- Modification du plan officiel OPA-2025-01 et modification du règlement de zonage ZA-2025-07 pour l'agrandissement de la gravière de Arnott Brothers Construction
- Objections reçues de Tim Schruder, Lanark and District Fish and Game Club, Carolee Mason et Cindy Preville
- Le public peut faire des soumissions orales ou écrites lors de la réunion
- Aucun appel de tiers au Tribunal foncier de l'Ontario
- Date limite pour demander un avis de décision ou pour faire appel : dans les 20 jours suivant l'avis
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✓ Décisions: 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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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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 …
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:10 PM
Committee of the Whole
Le Conseil attribuera un contrat de surveillance du site d'enfouissement de 131 000 $
Le Comité plénier entendra des délégations sur la lutte contre les mauvaises herbes nuisibles et recevra des communications sur l'insécurité alimentaire et l'opposition au train à grande vitesse. Les rapports comprennent l'approbation des conditions du plan d'aménagement préliminaire d'Easton, l'examen du règlement sur le bruit et l'égalisation des frais de gestion des déchets. Une décision clé est d'autoriser un contrat de surveillance du site d'enfouissement de 4 ans avec R.J. Burnside & Associates pour $131,301.71.
- Approbation du plan d'aménagement préliminaire pour Easton (1126432 Ontario Inc.) au lot 16, concession 6
- Examen et mise à jour du règlement sur le bruit avec projet de règlement
- Égalisation des frais de gestion des déchets, ajout de $3.23 par propriété pour la collecte de bacs bleus IC&I
- Attribution d'un contrat de surveillance du site d'enfouissement de 4 ans à R.J. Burnside & Associates pour $131,301.71
- Délégations et rapport du personnel sur la lutte contre les mauvaises herbes nuisibles, y compris le programme de pulvérisation ClearView™
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✓ Décisions: 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
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 :10 P . m . - 7 :10 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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
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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 6:05 PM
Public Meeting
Audience publique sur la modification du zonage pour la propriété Stead
Le conseil tient une réunion publique pour entendre une demande de modification du Règlement de zonage (ZA-2025-06) par Stead. La réunion comprend un rapport de l'urbaniste, des commentaires du demandeur et des soumissions orales/écrites. Aucun appel de tiers à l'Ontario Land Tribunal n'est autorisé.
- Modification du Règlement de zonage ZA-2025-06 (Stead)
- Audience publique pour le changement de zonage
- Aucun droit d'appel de tiers
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✓ Décisions: 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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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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 …
Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Lanark Highlands Waste (Management) Committee
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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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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 :05 P . m . - 7 :05 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet.
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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.
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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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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 :15 P . m . - 7 :15 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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."
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REPORTS …
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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✓ Décisions: 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
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 :10 P . m . - 7 :10 P . m .
Council Chambers
Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
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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."
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DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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 …
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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✓ Décisions: 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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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✓ Décisions: 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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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
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Notice to Attendees: Please note that this meeting may be recorded and broadcast on the internet.
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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
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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
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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
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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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✓ Décisions: 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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PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 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.
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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-2026-02 - 1394706 Ontario Inc.
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 pe …
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PUBLIC MEETING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 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
Stephen Rothwell, Fire Chief/CEMC
Forbes Symon, RPP, MCIP, Senior Planner, Jp2g Consulting
Inc.
_____________________________________________________________________
1. ROLL CALL
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m.
3. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this public meeting is to hear the following application for a
Zoning By-Law Amendment:
• ZA-2026-02 - 1394706 Ontario Inc.
4. APPLICATIONS
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4.1 Planner File Review
The Planning Consultant provided a brief overview of the file. The subject
property is identified as Part of Lot 3, Concession 6, geographic Township
of Dalhousie, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands, north side of
Sheridan Rapids Road, approximately 4.1 km east of the McDonalds
Corners Hamlet. The property is approximately 38 ha (94 ac) in size, with
vacant bush/rough pastureland. The lands are zoned “Mineral Aggregate
Resource Reserve-holding (MAR-h)” along the southern portion of the
property abutting Sheridan Rapids Road. The northern 2/3rd of the
property is zoned “ …
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