Committee of the Whole

THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.

THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of February 25th, 2025, be approved as circulated.

THAT, the presentation by Stephanie Gray, Community Plan for Safety and Well-being dated March 11th, 2025, be received as information.

THAT , Council waive the rental fees for the Lanark & District Community Centre in support of the Price family fundraising initiative on 12 April 2025.

THAT, the communications dated March 11th, 2025 be received as information.

THAT , the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands supports consent applications B22/092, B22/093, and B22/094 (Hutt) subject to the Township’s conditions of consent listed in Appendix E.

THAT , Council agrees to support the proposed Lanark Legion Veterans Banner Program; AND THAT , discussions regarding procurement of the requested banner brackets be

THAT , Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands agrees to provide a letter to Highlands North Network confirming support of management transfer and commitment to maintain its financial support of the Seniors Active Living Centre.

THAT , Council approve the 2024 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses as presented.

THAT , Council declare a portion of unopened road allowance located between Concession 3 and 4, Geographic Township of Lanark, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on 26R-3097 and Part 1 on 27R-12353, non-viable and surplus; AND THAT, this motion be brought forward for consideration at the Council meeting on 11 March 2025.

THAT , the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council authorizes the use of internet/telephone voting for the 2026 election and all future elections; AND THAT , Council authorizes sole-sourcing the service provider lntelivote if all area municipalities have agreed to sole source procurement; AND FURTHER THAT , the necessary By-Law be brought forward for passage.

THAT , Council directs the Public Works Manager to use discretion on the method of weed control to be used in the same areas as 2024 in the Township including spraying, hand-pulling and roadside mowing; AND THAT , staff provide educational materials to the public; AND FURTHER THAT , staff report to Council at the end of the season on the methods used and an updated infestation map from 2025.

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

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

THAT , the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 7:18 p.m.