Committee of the Whole

THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.

THAT , the communications dated April 28th, 2026 be received as information.

THAT , Council passes the necessary By-law to approve Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2025-06 (Stead) for the lands described as Pt Lot 14, Concession 5, geographic Township of Lanark, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands, from the “Rural (RU)” to “Rural – 48 (RU-48)” to prohibit the use of the existing barn from housing of livestock.

THAT , the matter of the vehicle purchase for the Parks & Recreation Department be

THAT , Council direct the Clerk to proceed with the drafting of an Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law for further consideration.

THAT, David Nusko, Jason Huang and Rhonda Whitmarsh be appointed to the Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee for the term November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030 to deal with applications from the 2026 Election and any by-elections during the next Council term; AND THAT , this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration on April 28th, 2026.

THAT , Council receives the Q1 2026 Departmental Updates report as information.

THAT , Council accepts the Financial Report to 31 March 2026 as information.

THAT , Council delegate authority to the Treasurer to enter into extension agreements pursuant to Section 378 of the Municipal Act, 2021, and; THAT , Council adopt the By-Law attached as Schedule A – By-Law No. 2026-2027 Delegation of Authority Tax Arrears Extension Agreements as part of the April 28, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.

THAT , Deputy Reeve King be appointed to the the Middleville Museum Board for a term ending 14 November 2026.

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

THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 7:10 p.m.

THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of April 14th, 2026, be approved as circulated.

THAT, the matter of the vehicle purchase for the Parks & Recreation Department be deferred to the 2027 budget.

THAT, Council direct staff to prepare an application for the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant in support of Option #1 Municipal Office Accessibility Improvements. AND THAT, this matter be brought to the Council meeting of 28 April 2026, to ensure an application is submitted prior to the 7 May 2026 deadline.

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

THAT, Council approve the award of a Tender extension for the Supply, Delivery, and Application of Calcium Chloride (Contract #PW-2025-01) to Da-Lee Services Inc. (dba Da-Lee Dust Control) for the 2026 year for $157,524.48 (including non-recoverable HST); AND THAT, Council direct the Manager of Public Works to report back with an updated dust control plan for 2026 and beyond to optimize application and control costs; AND THAT, the amount in excess of the $140,000 for ‘Dust Control – Material’ in the 2026 budget (Operating) be funded from year-end surplus if available, otherwise from operating reserves; AND FURTHER THAT, this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration on April 28th, 2026.