Lanark County, ON

IDEA Working Group

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will review two subdivision applications for draft approval: Mill Run Extension Phase 7 & 8 in Mississippi Mills and the Matheson & Rosedale subdivision in Montague. The body will also direct staff to draft a by-law designating the K&P Trail as a Wilderness Trail and an interim management plan. Additionally, the committee will receive information on proposed provincial Planning Act changes and a new Development Charges Reduction Program.

• Draft approval for Mill Run Extension Phase 7 & 8 subdivision (Part of Lot 17 Concession 10, Mississippi Mills)
• Draft approval for Matheson & Rosedale subdivision (Part of Lot 20, Concession 3, Montague)
• Direction to draft by-law designating K&P Trail as a Wilderness Trail and interim Management Plan
• Information on proposed Planning Act changes (Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act)
• Information on the new Development Charges Reduction Program

Public Works

The Lanark County Public Works Committee will receive updates on the Highway 15 at Perth Road intersection improvements and the Climate Network Lanark Neighbourhood Climate Concierge Program, plus reports on phragmites control and 2026 construction. The committee will also consider a motion to close and convey surplus portions of County Road 21 (Elm Grove Road) to adjoining owners, subject to a Hydro One easement.

• Highway 15 at Perth Road intersection improvements update from WSP and MTO
• Climate Network Lanark Neighbourhood Climate Concierge Program presentation
• Request to change Pesticides Act to allow pesticide use in playgrounds (from Township of South-West Oxford)
• PW-19-2026 Phragmites Update
• PW-21-2026: Close parts of County Road 21 (Elm Grove Road) and convey to adjoining owners

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider awarding a 5-year contract for bulk coarse highway salt to Compass Minerals, the lowest compliant bidder, and will vote on several by-laws including policies for child care, video surveillance, and user fees. The agenda also includes adoption of committee reports and routine procedural items.

• Award Contract PW-M-69-2026-26-E4 for bulk coarse highway salt to Compass Minerals (5-year term)
• By-law 2026-25: Active Kids, Bright Futures Policy
• By-law 2026-26: Child Care Waitlist Priority Placement Policy
• By-law 2026-27: Video Surveillance Policy
• By-law 2026-28: User Fees and Charges Bylaw

Land Division

The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing to consider one new application (B26-073) to create a new residential lot on Highway 43 in Drummond/North Elmsley. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, disclosures, and adjournment. The committee will decide whether to grant provisional consent for the new lot.

• Application B26-073: New lot for Robert Kent Geroux, Robert James Geroux, and Kimberli Anne Graham, Part W1/2 Lot 17 Concession 9, Highway 43, Drummond/North Elmsley
• Proposed severed lot: 0.86 ha, 62m frontage; retained lot: 1.07 ha, 75m frontage
• Staff recommendation: grant provisional consent subject to conditions
• Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 2026

Natural Heritage System Working Group

The Natural Heritage System Working Group is meeting to review and finalize the project vision statement and guiding principles for the Natural Heritage System Strategy, and to receive a project update including early engagement results and timeline. The vision and principles will guide future decision-making on natural heritage protection and land use.

• Review and finalize draft vision statement and guiding principles for the Natural Heritage System Strategy
• Project update: Early Engagement Tool received 19 submissions as of August 12, 2026
• Early Engagement Tool open until August 31, 2026
• Comments highlight Algonquin Adirondack Corridor and Mississippi River Key Biodiversity Area
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2026 Community Services Committee meeting

Corporate Services

Lanark County's Corporate Services Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend approval of an updated Video Surveillance Policy and a new User Fees and Charges Bylaw, both of which would go to Council for final approval. The committee will also receive reports on paramedic activities, financial summaries, and various communications from provincial and regional bodies.

• Updated Video Surveillance Policy (Report C-09-2026) recommended for Council approval
• Updated User Fees and Charges Bylaw (Report C-10-2026) recommended for Council approval
• Q1 and Q2 Summary of LCPS Activities (Reports LCPS-04-2026 and LCPS-05-2026)
• Financial Summary for period ending June 30, 2026 (Report FIN-08-2026)
• Communications include Municipal Energy Plan Program review feedback opportunity and OCIF funding doubling

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will receive updates on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and communications from other municipalities, and will consider approving two new Social Services policies: the Active Kids, Bright Futures policy and updated child care waitlist priority rules. The committee will also move in camera to discuss contract negotiations for the Five Arches Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

• SS-11-2026: Active Kids, Bright Futures policy, effective September 1, 2026
• SS-12-2026: Child care waitlist priority placement policy update for CWELCC centres
• SS-13-2026: Confidential update on end of mortgage service agreement for Five Arches Non-Profit Housing Corporation
• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025 progress update
• Communications: Mississauga resolution on provincial review of intimate partner violence shelters; South Stormont food insecurity emergency declaration

County Council

Lanark County Council will consider awarding a $1,741,400 contract for bulk coarse highway salt to Compass Minerals, the lowest compliant bidder. Council will also move in camera to discuss an update on Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (Aggregate Resources), citing litigation and negotiation exceptions. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a by-law to confirm proceedings, plus a date change for September meetings.

• Contract award PW-M-69-2026-26-E4: $1,741,400 plus HST to Compass Minerals for bulk coarse highway salt
• In camera discussion of Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (Aggregate Resources) update
• Move September 9, 2026 council and committee meetings to September 16, 2026 for OEMC conference
• Approval of June 24, 2026 regular and special council minutes
• By-law 2026-24 to confirm proceedings of August 12, 2026 meeting

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group will meet to approve minutes, review a provincial priorities and delegation guide from the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association, and receive verbal updates on the AMO hospitality suite and delegation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 minutes
• Review of OMSSA Provincial Priorities and Delegation Guide
• Verbal update on AMO Hospitality Suite by Warden Richard Kidd and Clerk Jasmin Ralph
• Verbal update on AMO Delegation by Clerk Jasmin Ralph

Natural Heritage System Working Group

The Working Group will receive a presentation on the summary of input from the May 27 visioning workshop and discuss the communications plan for the Natural Heritage System Strategy. The group will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and adopt the agenda. An Early Engagement Tool for community input will go online from June 29 to July 31.

• Presentation of Visioning Workshop Summary and Communications Plan by Elizabeth Boldt
• Discussion of next steps including digital library and background report completion by August
• Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting
• Early Engagement Tool launching June 29 to July 31 for community input on natural heritage values
• Adoption of the agenda as presented

County Council

County Council will vote on the 2026-27 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan, allocating $2,496,000 in provincial funding across emergency shelter, supportive housing, outreach, and housing assistance. The agenda also includes approval of the 2025 audited financial statements and a by-law for a Medical Tiered Response Program Agreement. Other items include appointments to the Business Retention and Expansion Core Working Group and routine approvals of committee reports and minutes.

• Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding of $2,496,000 allocated among Emergency Shelter ($200,000), Supportive Housing ($830,000), Community Outreach ($801,200), Housing Assistance ($540,000), and Administration ($124,800).
• Approval of 2025 audited financial statements presented by KPMG LLC and appointment of KPMG for the 2026 audit.
• First, second, and third reading of By-law No. 2026-21: Medical Tiered Response Program Agreement.
• Appointment of Councillors Christa Lowry and Toby Randell to the Business Retention and Expansion Core Working Group.
• Approval of reserve transfers for the year ending December 31, 2025, as per Report FIN-07-2026.

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will consider three main items: adopting an updated user fee schedule for cost recovery, authorizing the purchase of five vehicles for $267,000 plus HST, and declaring surplus lands on Rainbow Valley Drive. A communication from Halton Hills regarding invasive plant rules will also be received as information.

• PW-15-2026: Adopt updated Public Works user fee schedule, with further updates planned for January 2027
• PW-16-2026: Authorize purchase of five fleet vehicles (cargo van, electric patrol truck, three half-ton trucks) for $267,000 + HST
• PW-17-2026: Declare Parts 3-6 of Plan 27R11827 on Rainbow Valley Drive surplus for sale

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will consider endorsing the Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI) initiative, approve Official Plan Amendment No. 18 for aggregate resources, adopt a new Planning Department user fee schedule with a transition period and fee‑reduction authority, and grant draft approval to the Matheson & Rosedale Subdivision plan in Montague. Additional communications on updates to the Aggregates Resource Act, federal forestry support, and the Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act will be received as information.

• Endorse Lanark County participation in the REDI Initiative (regional immigration)
• Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (Aggregate Resources), File No. 2603‑OP‑LC
• Adopt Planning Department User Fee Schedule; direct clerk to bring further updates; authorize fee reductions during transition to Jan 1 2027
• Draft approval of Plan of Subdivision for Matheson & Rosedale (Lot 20, Concession 3, Montague)
• Receive communications on Aggregates Resource Act policy updates, federal forestry sector support, and Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act

Special County Council

Lanark County Council will consider adopting committee reports from Economic Development and Public Works, and vote on a by-law to stop up, close, and sell a portion of former County Road 43 in Montague Township. A confirming by-law is also scheduled for passage.

• By-law No. 2026-18 to stop up, close and sell a portion of former County Road 43 (Parts 1,3,4,5,6 of Plan 27R-11827 and Parts 1-9, 27R12704 in Montague Township)
• Adoption of Economic Development Committee report (June 24, 2026)
• Adoption of Public Works Committee report (June 24, 2026)
• By-law No. 2026-23 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Special County Council

The special meeting agenda includes a report on the Development Charges Reduction Program presented by CAO Kurt Greaves. Council will discuss and potentially decide on the program. The meeting also includes a confirming by-law for proceedings.

• Development Charges Reduction Program report and discussion
• By-law No. 2026-20 confirming proceedings of the meeting

Corporate Services

The committee will recommend that Council proceed with Option 1 from the Rescue Services Review follow-up and include its costs in the 2027 budget. It will also consider a Medical Tiered Response Program agreement and receive updates on development charges, along with several communications on provincial issues such as emergency room reform and OPP billing.

• Rescue Services Review follow-up (DC-03-2026) recommending Option 1 with 2027 budget costs
• Medical Tiered Response Program Agreement (C-07-2026) for municipal participation
• Development Charge Fund Update at December 31, 2025 (FIN-06-2026)
• Communication supporting Finlay’s Law on emergency room reform from Township of Puslinch
• Communication calling for return to property tax reassessment cycle from Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will decide on major child care expansion funding: up to $3,293,137 for Mississippi Mills (78 new spaces) and $1,058,255 combined for Carleton Place (48 child care spaces plus kindergarten and school-age spaces). The committee will also consider creating a Youth Recreation Program funded by Warden’s Golf Tournament revenue with a possible County match up to $50,000, and authorize a fleet management agreement for the Lanark County Housing Corporation. A report on 2025 housing and homelessness will be received for information.

• $3,293,137 Canada-Ontario ELCC Infrastructure Fund allocation to Mississippi Mills for 78 new child care spaces
• $557,356 ELCC Infrastructure Fund allocation to Carleton Place for 48 additional child care spaces at Carambeck
• $500,899 child care mitigation funding to Carleton Place for 39 kindergarten and 45 school-age spaces
• Proposed Youth Recreation Program using Warden’s Golf Tournament revenue, with possible County match up to $50,000 per year
• Authorize Lanark County Housing Corporation to enter fleet management agreement with Enterprise and purchase three vans at $50,000 each

Natural Heritage System Working Group

The Lanark County Natural Heritage System Working Group will conduct a Visioning Workshop presented by North South Environmental Consultants. The workshop includes a presentation, breakout group discussions, and a report‑back to gather community input that will inform the Natural Heritage System Strategy. Procedural items include approval of February 4, 2026 minutes and adoption of the agenda.

• Visioning Workshop by North South Environmental Consultants – presentations, breakout groups, and report‑back
• Discussion of Natural Heritage System RFP results – staff directed to proceed with early‑engagement mapping
• Approval of minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting
• Adoption of the agenda as presented
• Call for additional feedback by June 3, 2026 (email: nhs@lanarkcounty.ca)

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will consider approving two Mississippi Mills Official Plan amendments and recommend a one-year pilot project allowing Ontario Federation of Trail Riders members on the Tay Havelock Trail. A report introducing a Business Retention and Expansion program and a communication about Centre for Workforce Development expansion are also on the agenda.

• Recommendation to approve Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendment No. 35 (enabling CPPS)
• Recommendation to approve Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendment No. 34 (Downtown Secondary Plan)
• Proposed one-year pilot project to allow Ontario Federation of Trail Riders on Tay Havelock Trail, with bylaw updates
• Introduction of Business Retention and Expansion report (BRE-01-2026)
• Communication: Centre for Workforce Development selected to expand services to Renfrew and Lanark Counties

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will discuss three reports: a road closure bylaw for a surplus lot at Highway 43/Rainbow Valley Drive, an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. for an umbrella fleet services contract, and a staff direction to apply for FCM's Climate Ready Plans program. Communications include a joint federal minister request regarding the Andrewsville Bridge and a call for provincial action on threats to municipal public works workers.

• Sale of surplus lot at Highway 43/Rainbow Valley Drive — committee recommends passing road closure bylaw
• Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. — committee recommends entering umbrella fleet services contract, allowing lower-tier municipalities to opt in
• Climate Adaptation Plan — committee directs staff to apply for FCM's Climate Ready Plans and Processes program
• Andrewsville Bridge — United Counties of Leeds and Grenville proposes joint federal minister meeting request
• AORS communication on escalating threats to municipal public works workers

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will vote to approve the Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Core Working Group and Community Leaders Group Terms of Reference. It will also appoint a councillor as the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Representative and two individuals as Forestry Representatives to the Natural Heritage System Working Group. The meeting includes routine approval of the April 22 minutes.

• Approve BR+E Core Working Group Terms of Reference
• Approve BR+E Community Leaders Group Terms of Reference
• Appoint Councillor XXXX as Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Representative
• Appoint Brian Anderson and Martin Streit as Forestry Representatives to the Natural Heritage System Working Group
• Approve minutes of the Striking Committee meeting held on April 22, 2026

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations to Council, including approval of a Development Charges Amending By-law, a Cross Border Billing Agreement with Renfrew County, and a one-year pilot project for low-acuity patient transfers. The committee will also receive informational reports on council compensation, asset management plan updates, budget impacts, and communications on provincial legislation.

• Development Charges Amending By-law – staff recommend approval
• Cross Border Billing Agreement with Renfrew County – staff recommend approval
• One-year pilot project with Lanark Transportation Association for low-acuity patient transfers – staff recommend approval
• 2026 Council Compensation Comparison – receive as information
• Asset Management Plan Annual Update – receive as information

Community Services

The Community Services Committee will consider approving the 2026-27 Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative investment plan, allocating $915,400 for housing new construction and $238,500 for rental assistance and rehabilitation. The committee will also discuss updates to the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care expansion plan, a service agreement for child care funding, and a homelessness update. These items are scheduled for the May 13, 2026 meeting immediately following County Council.

• Proposed allocation of $915,400 COCHI funding, including $869,630 for new affordable housing construction and $45,770 for administration
• Proposed allocation of $238,500 OPHI funding for rental assistance ($166,090) and multi-unit rehabilitation ($60,485) plus administration
• Authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for one-time COCHI funding of $869,630 to build affordable housing in Lanark County or Smiths Falls
• Revised Directed Growth Plan for Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system expansion
• Service agreement with Centre Éducatif Les Petits Trésors for child care funding under CWELCC

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group is discussing and selecting proposed delegation topics for the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference. Four proposals are under consideration, each requesting additional provincial funding or support on issues including long-term care complex needs, court security costs, alternative levels of care beds, and secondary triage for paramedic calls. No decisions have been made at this meeting; it is a discussion item.

• Proposal to Ministry of Long-Term Care: request additional funding for complex care needs at Lanark Lodge, citing increased staff WSIB claims and leaves
• Proposal to Ministry of the Solicitor General: request cost-recovery grants for rising court security costs after Lanark County assumed responsibility from Perth
• Proposal to Ministry of Health: funding for alternative levels of care beds or Ontario Health at Home support due to hospital discharge challenges for complex/homeless patients
• Proposal to Ministry of Health: secondary triage at Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre to divert low-acuity paramedic calls from ERs
• Discussion of AMO Conference hospitality suite update

Climate Action Working Group

The Climate Action Working Group will receive a communication from the Get the Lead Out campaign, which requests a council resolution endorsing a petition to ban lead fishing tackle under 50g/6.5cm. Members will also discuss a Climate Action Update and a Climate Adaptation Plan presented by staff.

• Get the Lead Out Campaign – communication requesting endorsement of petition to restrict lead fishing tackle
• Climate Action Update by Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Program Coordinator
• Climate Adaptation Plan by Elizabeth Boldt
• Approval of December 11, 2025 minutes
• Delegation (10 minutes) – item not specified

Land Division

The Land Division Committee will hold a public hearing for three new consent applications: a new lot on Bolingbroke Road in Tay Valley Township, a lot addition on Drummond Concession 2 in Drummond/North Elmsley, and a lot addition on Avenue 4A in Beckwith Township. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its December 9, 2025 meeting. All decisions are subject to conditions outlined in staff reports.

• Application B26/004: Proposed 1.0-ha rural residential lot (new lot) on Bolingbroke Road, Tay Valley Township, from 11.5-ha parent parcel
• Application B26/006: Lot addition on Drummond Concession 2, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
• Application B24/033: Lot addition on Avenue 4A, Township of Beckwith
• Approval of December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff recommendation for B26/004 to grant provisional consent subject to conditions including road widening and civic address

Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee

The Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee will review a staff report on a potential user agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR). Staff recommend taking no action at this time and revisiting the proposal in 2027 when the K&P Trail transfers to county management. The meeting will also cover spring and summer maintenance plans for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, Conboy Trail, and Tay Havelock Trail, along with updates on tourism promotions and high-speed rail impacts.

• Staff report on a potential user agreement with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR), noting the group holds $15 million in liability insurance
• K&P Trail update: county requests a 90-day extension for title and survey due diligence before acquisition
• Spring and summer maintenance plans for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, Conboy Trail, and Tay Havelock Trail
• Tourism promotion updates as part of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trails project
• Discussion on potential impacts from the proposed High Speed Rail line to local trails

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will review an Official Plan Amendment regarding growth management and receive a presentation on the Lanark Community Forest. The meeting also includes updates on various sub-committees and a confidential discussion regarding the K&P Trail.

• Official Plan Amendment No. 17 Growth Management (File No. 2602-OP-LC)
• Lanark Community Forest presentation by Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
• Quarterly Planning Department Statistics and File Status Report (PD-11-2026)
• In camera discussion regarding the K&P Trail

Government Relations Working Group

The Government Relations Working Group will consider and likely approve a draft motion and consultation priorities list for the ALTO High-Speed Rail project. The motion establishes guiding principles and a list of 27 specific priorities covering roads, drainage, planning, emergency services, and financial matters. The group also has agenda items for AMO delegation submissions and hospitality suite update.

• Approval of draft motion and 27-item consultation priorities list for ALTO High-Speed Rail
• Consultation priorities include overpasses every 5 km, invasive species management, and emergency services training
• Discussion of AMO delegation submissions and hospitality suite update
• Proposed guiding principles: transparency, minimize impacts, fair treatment for rural communities