Committee of the Whole

THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.

THAT , the communications dated February 28, 2023, be received as information.

THAT , Council approve extending the current contract with Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonhom, the Township’s appointed Integrity Commissioner, until March 31, 2028; AND THAT , the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham for the provision of services of an Integrity Commissioner.

THAT , Tom Shoebridge be appointed as the Lanark Highlands representative to sit on the Lanark County Climate Action Implementation Working Group for the remainder of the term of Council; AND THAT , staff forward the necessary information to the County of Lanark.

THAT , Council directs staff to proceed with Option # 1; AND THAT , Council directs staff to amend the Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to include the Frosty Fling as a subcommittee; AND FURTHER THAT , the amended Terms of Reference are presented to Council with a recommended annual cost of the event to be included in the Township’s operating budget.

THAT , Council accepts Report BLD-2023-02, 4 th Quarter Building Report for 2022, as information.

THAT , Council modify By-law 2022-1731 to clarify the conditions under which a consent application report would be sent to Council for consideration.

THAT , Council direct staff to issue an RFP for the units, as per the suggestions from the Stations Fire Fighters for Lanark Station 1, truck #6 and Middleville Station 2, truck #4.

THAT , no third plow truck unit be purchased at this time; AND THAT , staff retain the option to purchase a plow truck (should the opportunity to arise) with an anticipated delivery date of December 31, 2023, with a ceiling amount of $375,000 + HST; AND FURTHER THAT , staff bring forth a report in January of 2024 with an update.

THAT , the meeting adjourn at 8:21 p.m.