Council and Public Meetings – August 11, 2026

The Township of Lanark Highlands will hold several public meetings on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Office, 75 George Street, Lanark. The evening will begin with a Committee of Adjustment meeting at 6:00 p.m. to consider an application for a minor variance. This will be followed by a Public Meeting regarding Zoning By-law Amendment ZA-2026-04 Maplestone. The Committee of the Whole and Council meetings will begin immediately after the public meeting. 

Residents are encouraged to review the full agenda packages and follow along with the livestream on the Township’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LanarkHighlands_Council

Items on the Committee of the Whole agenda include:
• Xplore Inc. correspondence regarding a proposed broadband internet infrastructure project
• A surplus items report, including consideration of Station 4 Fire Hall building use and fleet reallocation
• A road closure matter for an unopened road allowance and related draft by-law
• The Q2 2026 departmental update report
• Better Homes Lanark background information and a related by-law project
• A presentation from PSD City Wide and a discussion on proposed levels of service and funding strategy options for long-term asset management planning
• A proposed purchase of a single axle plow truck for Public Works
• Council and committee appointment updates
• CAO updates on regional recreation discussions, staffing, the 2026 Municipal Election, economic development, weather impacts, community engagement, and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law open house and public meeting.

Items on the Council agenda include consideration of the following By-laws:
• Stop up and close an unopened road allowance (Burnell)
• Infrastructure Ontario debentures for the Sheridan Rapids Bridges and fire truck replacements
• Better Homes Lanark file BHL-121