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Alice Barton

Councillor · seen 2022-11-17 to 2026-05-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

44substantive motions movedof 31 meetings the minutes record them at
11procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
52substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 31 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Committee of AdjustmentMarch 13, 2026

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 44)

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the June 19th, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.
Council Meeting, June 19, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-26 , being a By-law to Authorize the Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere (GBB) and the Township of The Archipelago for Environmental Services, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 19, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-19 , being a By-law to appoint Richard Westlake to fill the vacancy in the Office of Ward 1 Councillor for the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.
Council Meeting, May 22, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on February 18, 2026 be approved.
Council Meeting, April 17, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 1522 Georgian Bay Water, Township of The Archipelago, as shown on the attached schedule submitted on March 24, 2026, which excludes the portions of the shore road allowance that abuts Environmentally Sensitive One (ES-1) Zoning.
Council Meeting, April 17, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2025-38 , being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Shawanaga Inlet of Georgian Bay, in front of Lot 33, Concession 9, in the geographic Township of Shawanaga, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22828 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22828 (Shortreed), be read
Council Meeting, October 17, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 23rd, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, June 20, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-31, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on June 20th, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 20th day of June, 2025.
Council Meeting, June 20, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 117 Tolpts Rd, as shown on the attached schedule submitted on May 5, 2025 which excludes the portions of the shore road allowance that abuts ES1 Zone and that is used for public access.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS 1 in 4 Canadian menstruators (25%) have been forced to make the decision between purchasing menstrual products and purchasing other essentials such as food or rent within the last year. Today we recognize that this is an issue that exists in our community, throughout the province, and across the country; and WHEREAS Menstrual Health Day (MH Day) is a global day of action that was initiated
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, which proposes significant changes to environmental legislation, including the replacement of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 with the significantly weaker Species Conservation Act, 2025, and would grant the Premier and Cabinet unprecedented powers to override provincial and municipal
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Official Amendment By-law No.24, bring a By-law for 38 South Crane Lake Road (Ponzo-Foster), be
Council Meeting, April 25, 2025 · Deferred
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 12:19 p.m.
Committee of the Whole, March 20, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Township staff and JLR to continue to refine and scope the draft Site Alteration By-law, and to bring to Council a revised draft for approval at a future meeting, which includes the provision to delegate authority to staff to grant relief from the by-laws on a case-by-case basis.
Council Meeting, October 18, 2024 · Carried
That By-law A21114-24 , being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Part of Lot 38, Concession 12, being location JH48 and LOC 12972, Part 1, RP 42R-16393, PCL 9431 Sec SS, geographic township of Conger, The Archipelago (Boersma), be read and finally passed on the 18th day of October, 2024.
Council Meeting, October 18, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago adopts the Community GHG Emissions Reduction Target of 6% below 2016 levels by 2030; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago will strive to achieve net-zero emissions in its community by 2050 or earlier. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby adopts the Community Climate Action Plan, as att
Council Meeting, August 16, 2024 · Carried
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to contact the Federal and Provincial governments and Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), to obtain additional information on the environmental assessment process for the TC Energy Pumped Storage Project.
Council Meeting, July 19, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to contact the Federal and Provincial governments and Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), to obtain additional information on the environmental assessment process for the TC Energy Pumped Storage Project.
Council Meeting, July 19, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on May 22, 2024, be approved.
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares the August 3, 2024 Healey Lake Regatta at Lakeshore Marina & Chalets a Municipally Significant Event in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements for a Special Occasion Permit.
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2024 community grant for Healey Lake Property Owners Association & Healey Lake Tennis Club in the amount of $1,627.45.
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
That By-law A2110-24 , being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island 385A (Ugo Igo Island), being Parcel 17623 SEC NS, in front of township of Harrison in the Georgian Bay, The Archipelago (Price), be read and finally passed on the 21st day of June, 2024.
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
MacLeod Being a By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2024.
Council Meeting, April 19, 2024 · Carried
Being a By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2024.
Council Meeting, April 19, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council members are approved to attend the 2024 OGRA Conference in Toronto on April 21st - 24th, 2024; Councillor Cade Fraser.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 10:30 a.m.
Council Meeting, November 17, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS the Mayors of Parry Sound and Seguin met with MPP Steve Clark and MPP Graydon Smith on August 3 rd , 2023 to discuss opportunities associated with Regional amalgamation of West Parry Sound area municipalities; and WHEREAS at the West Parry Sound Heads of Council meeting held on August 10 th , 2023, at the invitation of the Parry Sound and Seguin Mayors, each mayor was asked to bring before
Council Meeting, September 15, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS the Mayors of Parry Sound and Seguin met with MPP Steve Clark and MPP Graydon Smith on August 3rd, 2023 to discuss opportunities associated with Regional amalgamation of West Parry Sound area municipalities; and WHEREAS at the West Parry Sound Heads of Council meeting held on August 10th, 2023, at the invitation of the Parry Sound and Seguin Mayors, each mayor was asked to bring before the
Council Meeting, September 15, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby approves the Noise Control By-law Application for Exemption for the property located at 5 Tamarack Drive on August 19, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Council Meeting, August 18, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of The Archipelago has received a request for support from the Town of Fort Erie with regards to Controls on Airbnb, VRBO and other global technology platforms which affect municipal rentals; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Town of Fort Erie’s resolution and requests the Government of Ontario t
Council Meeting, August 18, 2023 · Lost
WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago adopts the Corporate GHG Emissions Reduction Target of 30% below 2016 levels by 2030; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago will strive to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations by 2050 or earlier. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council for the Township of The Archipelago adopts the Corporate Climate Action Plan, as attached
Council Meeting, August 18, 2023 · Carried
MacLeod That By-law 2023-20 , being a By-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers, be read and finally passed on this 26th day of May, 2023.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2023 · Carried
That By-law 2023-20, being a By-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers, be read and finally passed on this 26th day of May, 2023.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS Phragmites australis (Phragmites) is an invasive perennial grass that continues to cause severe damage to wetlands and beaches in areas around the Great Lakes including Georgian Bay; and WHEREAS Phragmites australis grows and spreads rapidly, allowing the plant to invade new areas and grow into large monoculture stands in a short amount of time, and is an allelopathic plant that secretes t
Council Meeting, April 21, 2023 · Carried
That By-law Number 2023-09, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on February 17, 2023, be read and finally passed on this 17th day of February, 2023.
Council Meeting, February 17, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 3:22 p.m.
Committee of the Whole, February 16, 2023 · Carried
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held on November 19, 2021, be approved.
Council Meeting, October 21, 2022 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the October 2022 Council Correspondence listing.
Council Meeting, October 21, 2022 · Carried
That By-law Number 2022-37 , being a By-law to authorize the Reeve and CAO to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere Regarding a Shared Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician, be read and finally passed this 21st day of October, 2022.
Council Meeting, October 21, 2022 · Carried
That By-Law Number 2022-40 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 21, 2022, be read and finally passed this 21st day of October, 2022.
Council Meeting, October 21, 2022 · Carried

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