Committee of the Whole

THAT , the communications dated January 14th, 2025 be received as information.

THAT , the Committee of the Whole directs staff to proceed with the road closing procedures for a portion of unopened road allowance being about 315m long located between Lot 27 of Lanark Township and Lot 1 of Darling Township, and south of the forced road commonly

THAT, Council receive Fire Protection Grant Update for information; AND THAT, Council authorizes 2025 pre-budget approval of $32,921.80 for the purchase of bunker gear extractors.

THAT , Council recommends providing the Lanark Highlands Public Library a letter of support for the application to the Seniors Community Grant Program; AND THAT , this matter be brought to the January 14th, 2025 Council meeting to ensure they meet the grant deadline of January 16th, 2025.

THAT , Report COR-2025-12 Request for Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas be received for information; AND THAT , Council approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached hereto and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act. AND THAT, Council requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the attached draft by-law and franchise agreement pertaining to the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act. AND FURTHER THAT , the draft by-law be given first and second reading at the January 28th, 2025 meeting .

THAT , Council receives report COR-2025-14 2025 MVCA Draft Budget as information.

THAT , Council direct staff to initiate the transition of the Group Benefits Program from Desjardins to Sun Life within the LAS Plan based on the proposal received from Mosey & Mosey effective April 1, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT , this motion be brought forward for consideration at the Council meeting on 14 January 2025.

THAT, Council accepts the resignation of Elizabeth von Bloedau as the Lanark Highlands representative to the Arnprior Public Library Board; AND THAT, Council recommend that Brenda Guiney be appointed as the Lanark Highlands representative to the Arnprior Public Library Board; AND THAT, the Clerk notify the Town of Arnprior and the Arnprior Library Board of this recommendation; AND FURTHER THAT , this motion be brought forward for consideration at the Council meeting on 14 January 2025.

THAT, Council authorizes the sale of six Township owned recycling container bins to Alexander Waste Services for $10,000 plus applicable taxes.

THAT, the Recreation Advisory Committee recommends to the Committee of the Whole to allow the use of the $1000 Frosty Fling support funds allocated in the 2024 budget to pay for the rental of the Lanark Timber Run to host a fundraising event for the Clyde Firefighters Association in order to not lose the deposit placed on the Yuk Yuks comedy show. 10) Municipal Grants Committee - Councillor Kelso shared that the committee met and the report and recommendation shared at item 8.2.1 reflects the work of the committee. 11) Lanark Highlands Waste Committee - Councillor Kelso shared that the committee met on 9 January 2025. The committee will meet again on 3 March 2025. 12) Lanark County Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Working Group - Reeve McLaren shared that the committee met in December 2024 where they conducted a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis on different community organizations. Council requested that a report be provided to an upcoming Committee of the Whole on the status of the Frosty Fling. Motion #COW-2025- 014 Moved by Councillor Kelso Seconded by Reeve McLaren THAT, Council authorize the use of the $1000 Frosty Fling support funds allocated in the 2024 budget to pay for the rental of the Lanark Timber Run to host a fundraising event for the Clyde Firefighters Association in order to not lose the deposit placed on the Yuk Yuks comedy show; AND THAT , Staff prepare a report on the status of the Frosty Fling; AND FURTHER THAT , this mot

THAT, the agenda be adopted, as amended.

THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of December 10th, 2024, be approved as circulated.

THAT, the Committee of the Whole directs staff to proceed with the road closing procedures for a portion of unopened road allowance being about 315m long located between Lot 27 of Lanark Township and Lot 1 of Darling Township, and south of the forced road commonly referred to as Wark Road (Rintoul); AND FURTHERMORE, that once a survey is prepared, that a staff report come back to declare the property as surplus.

THAT, Council approve Policy HR-11 Disconnecting from Work Policy as presented, in compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Working for Workers Act, 2021.

THAT, Council direct staff to enter into a three-year contract with 4S Consulting Services Inc. to provide the Township with the 4SAFECOM online Safety Training Management System, funded by the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence rebate program; AND FURTHER THAT, this motion be brought forward for consideration at the Council meeting on 14 January 2025.

THAT, Council authorize the use of the $1000 Frosty Fling support funds allocated in the 2024 budget to pay for the rental of the Lanark Timber Run to host a fundraising event for the Clyde Firefighters Association in order to not lose the deposit placed on the Yuk Yuks comedy show; AND THAT, Staff prepare a report on the status of the Frosty Fling; AND FURTHER THAT, this motion be brought forward for consideration at the Council meeting on 14 January 2025.

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

THAT, the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 7:50 p.m.