The Lanark Highlands Record

Committee of the Whole

January 13, 2026

Who was there

Present (4): Ron Closs, Jeannie Kelso, Steve Roberts, Marina Summers

Absent (1): Allison Vereyken

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (10 motions)

10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT, the agenda be adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor Kelso, seconded by Councillor Summers
Carried
THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of December 9th, 2025, be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Summers, seconded by Councillor Closs
Carried
THAT , the communications dated January 13th, 2026 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Kelso, seconded by Councillor Summers
Carried
THAT , Council passes the necessary By-law to approve Zoning By-Law Amendment ZA-2025-05 (Fillipoff) for the lands described as Lot 5, Concession 4, geographic Township of Lanark, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands, locally known as 720 Rosetta Road from the “Rural (RU)” Zone to Rural – Exception 46 (RU-46)” to restrict residential development in close proximity to an existing livestock facility.
Moved by Councillor Closs, seconded by Councillor Summers
Carried
THAT , Council accepts the Draft Strategic Plan documents to initiate public review period to allow for the provision of feedback until 30 January 2026.
Moved by Councillor Summers, seconded by Councillor Kelso
Carried
THAT , Council Authorize staff to participate in meetings and working groups with neighbouring municipalities to discuss potential options for regional-model recreation facilities with regular briefings to Council provided through the CAO update.
Moved by Councillor Kelso, seconded by Councillor Closs
Carried
THAT , the Council Committee Appointment Updates (verbal) be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Summers, seconded by Councillor Closs
Carried
THAT, the CAO Update (verbal) be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Summers, seconded by Councillor Kelso
Carried
THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 7:06 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kelso, seconded by Councillor Summers
Carried
THAT, Council approve Policy GOV-02 Election Campaign Advertising and Third-Party Advertising attached as Appendix A to report COR-2025-53.” AND THAT, Council approve Policy GOV-08 Use of Township Resources for Election Purposes attached as Appendix C to report COR-2025-53.
Moved by Deputy Reeve King, seconded by Councillor Closs
Carried

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