Committee of the Whole

THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.

THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of February 24th, 2026, be approved as circulated.

THAT , the delegations/presentations dated March 10th, 2026 be received as information.

WHEREAS , the proposed Alto High Speed Train route would pass directly through rural areas, active farms, and environmentally sensitive areas within the Township; and WHEREAS , Council is deeply concerned about the long-term economic consequences for local residents, including reduced property values, constraints on future land use, impacts on agricultural viability, and the lack of local benefit; and WHEREAS , Council supports Member of Parliament Scott Reid’s opposition to the current Alto high‑speed rail concept and to the expropriation‑related measures contained in Bill C‑15. Council further supports his advocacy in the House of Commons to discontinue advancement of the Alto high‑speed rail proposal and refocus federal resources on strengthening the rail network already in operation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT , the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands formally opposes the proposed Alto High Speed Train project.

THAT , the communications dated March 10th, 2026 be received as information.

THAT , Council passes the necessary By-law to approve Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2026-02 (Crain) for the lands described as Lot 3, Concession 6, geographic Township of Dalhousie, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands, from the “Mineral Aggregate Resource Reserve – holding (MAR-h)” to “Mineral Aggregate Resource Reserve – Exception 1 (MAR-1)” to commercial storage in temporary structures.

THAT , Council passes the necessary By-law to approve Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2026-01 (Hutt) for the lands described as Lot 6, Concession 5, geographic Township of Lanark, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands, from the “Rural (RU)” to “Rural – exception 47 (RU-47)” to confirm a 150 m setback for future residential dwellings from lands zoned MAR-h and MXP.

THAT , staff be authorized to obtain a request for proposal from Battleshield Industries and Fort Garry Industries by direct invitation for the purchase of a pre-emissions 2028 Tanker. AND THAT , staff bring forward a purchase report outlining the options received to the March 24, 2026, Council meeting for consideration; AND FURTHER THAT , this matter be brought forward to the March 10, 2026, Council meeting for consideration.

THAT , the Council Committee Appointment Updates (verbal) be received as information.

THAT, the CAO Update (verbal) be received as information.

THAT, Council receives staff reports #WST-2025-13 and #WST-2026-17 as information. AND THAT , the Township of Lanark Highlands terminate the acceptance of Blue Box Materials for Institutional, Commercial and Industrial properties at the six (6) Township waste depots, effective December 31, 2025. AND FURTHER THAT, the Township of Lanark Highlands terminate the collection of Blue Box Materials for Institutional, Commercial and Industrial properties within the Village of Lanark, effective April 1, 2026.

THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 8:42 p.m.

THAT, Council direct the CAO and Reeve to sign a Letter of Support for the collaborative multi-use recreation facility project with the municipal partners identified in the 2020 Joint Recreation Master Plan, contingent upon the Township retaining the Lanark Community Centre.

THAT, Council approve the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan attached as Appendix A to report CAO-2026-27, as amended. AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate the strategic priorities and actions identified in the Plan into departmental work plans, annual budgets, and reporting processes.