Bev Holmes

The agenda for the meeting focused on heritage applications and updates. Key discussion items included recommending Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate two properties: the Church Street School (149 Church Street) and The Legion (100 Bridge Street), both under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also planned to discuss the updated Statement of Cultural Heritage Value for the Pakenham Five Arches Bridge. Additionally, information items covered the shutdown of the Canadian Register of Historic Places website and a National Trust for Canada RFP, as well as the Community Heritage Ontario Winter 2026 Newsletter, and planning for a spring walking tour.

The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda included a review of Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy for 2026, with recommendations for transferring funds between reserves, merging Fire Department reserves, and incorporating staff recommendations into the 2027 draft budget. Staff also presented a report regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment for 195 and 197 Adelaide Street, seeking approval to rezone the lands to permit reduced minimum lot area and frontage for semi-detached dwellings, addressing public concerns related to built form, shadowing, and parking. Quarterly reports for Protective Services, Community Services, Roads and Public Works, Development Services and Engineering, and information items covering correspondence, Mayor's Report, County Councillor's Report, Conservation Authority Report, Police Services Board Report, and Library Board Report were also scheduled for review.

The Council Agenda for February 24, 2026, covered several key items. Discussions included receiving information regarding the Lanark County Child and Youth Services Collaborative presentation on the Municipal Tool Kit. Council was set to address a background report concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-MM1-26) aimed at increasing flexibility for permitted projections like decks and porches, and correcting technical errors from the 2024 Zoning By-law consolidation. Further business involved receiving municipal resolutions, proclaiming March 18th as World Young Rheumatic Disease (WORD) Day, approving membership in the Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 election, and directing the CAO to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a New Affordable Housing Partnership. The meeting included consideration for a closed session regarding land acquisition/disposition and culminating with a confirmatory by-law.

The Council Agenda for February 10, 2026, included several key items. Delegations involved presentations on the 'Bridging Generations - Age Friendly Community Certificate' and the 'Lanark County Child and Youth Services Collaborative re: Municipal Tool Kit'. A background report concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment for 195 Adelaide Street was presented for information. Matters deferred from the previous meeting included Council Remuneration for 2026-2030, where specific annual salary increases commencing November 15, 2026, were recommended. The agenda also listed consideration for a closed session to discuss topics including a Heritage Advisory Committee Appointment, Real Estate matters for the Business Park, Potential Land Acquisition, and a Real Estate Update. By-laws 26-007 (Council Remuneration Amendment) and 26-010 (Better Homes Lanark Killeen Special Charge) were slated for passing.

The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda included several key reports and recommendations for Council consideration. Major items involved recommending the approval of the Capacity Allocation for 2026, updates and recommendations regarding Tax Registration Policy and Tax Collection Policy, and the acceptance of the FIN-08 Strategic Asset Management Policy. Furthermore, discussions covered the 2026 Hard Surface Renewals Priority List and the approval of a Draft Roadway Prioritization Policy. The agenda also listed receiving quarterly reports and information items, including the Lanark County Situation Table Annual Report and correspondence.