The Lanark Highlands Record

Special Committee of the Whole

January 29, 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 (7 motions)

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

THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented .
Moved by Councillor Kelso, seconded by Councillor Closs
Carried
THAT, the Fire Chief be authorized to purchase three (3) forestry pumps, to be funded from the Fire Department Reserves, before final budget approval.
Moved by Councillor Closs, seconded by Councillor Summers
Carried
THAT, staff be directed to prepare a report on the Frosty Fling, including a review of the applicable budget line item, reserve use, and current financial position, for consideration at a future meeting.
Moved by Councillor Summers, seconded by Councillor Kelso
Carried
THAT , the amount for the Playstructure Maintenance be amended to $3,000. Moved by Councillor Summers Seconded by Councillor Closs THAT, Council received the budget report as information THAT , Staff be directed to prepare a report on the water and sewer reserve for presentation to the Committee of the Whole on 24 February 2026. THAT, the proposed changes made by motion be reflected in the budget document.
Moved by Councillor Closs, seconded by Councillor Summers
Carried
THAT , the meeting adjourn at 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Summers, seconded by Councillor Kelso
Carried
THAT, Staff be directed to proceed with the purchase of the Village plow truck with tailgate spreader.
Moved by Councillor Closs, seconded by Reeve McLaren
Carried
THAT, Council received the budget report as information THAT, Staff be directed to prepare a report on the water and sewer reserve for presentation to the Committee of the Whole on 24 February 2026. THAT, the proposed changes made by motion be reflected in the budget document.
Moved by Councillor Summers, seconded by Councillor Closs
Carried

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