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Dan MacLeod

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

132substantive motions movedof 42 meetings the minutes record them at
15procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
138substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 42 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Planning BoardAugust 14, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 132)

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 22nd, 2026, be approved.
Council Meeting, June 19, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 24 North Fork Road, Township of The Archipelago, as shown on the attached schedule submitted on May 14, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 19, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS a local improvement request was submitted by Gerry Haarmeyer for the upgrade of Kapikog North Road, Munro Drive, Kapikog Dam Road up to Joyce Lane, and Joyce Lane from summer-only maintenance to year-round maintenance; and WHEREAS the estimated capital cost of the proposed works is $855,000, to be apportioned equally among 37 benefiting properties, with an estimated annual operating cost o
Council Meeting, June 19, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the May 22, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.
Council Meeting, May 22, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2026 community grant for The Ojibway Club in the amount of $40,494.73.
Council Meeting, May 22, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the 12 Mile site, operated by the District of Muskoka within the Township of Georgian Bay, was used by Archipelago residents through a shared cost agreement until it was permanently closed on November 3rd, 2025; and WHEREAS The Archipelago looks to maintain the similar convenience for waste and recycling disposal for the southern most area of the township; and WHEREAS waste collection serv
Council Meeting, May 22, 2026 · Carried
That By-law A2223-26, being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) by removing a Holding 1 (H-1) Symbol from Lot 4 on Plan 42M-658, in the geographic Township of Shawanaga (1872847 ONTARIO INC.), 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting held on February 19, 2026 be approved.
Council Meeting, April 17, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS a vacancy has occurred in the Township’s appointed position on the OPP Detachment Board. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby appoints Councillor Dan MacLeod as a member of the OPP Detachment board for the remainder of the 2022– 2026 Term of Council.
Council Meeting, April 17, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the March 13, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.
Council Meeting, March 13, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council be hereby receive the 2025 Council Achievements, as presented.
Council Meeting, March 13, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the February 20, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.
Council Meeting, February 20, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago has long demonstrated a strong and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, watershed protection, and the preservation of its globally significant Georgian Bay shoreline, wetlands, forests, and inland waters for present and future generations; and WHEREAS Conservation Authorities play a critical role in watershed- based resource management, natura
Council Meeting, February 20, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised January 2026 Council Correspondence listing.
Council Meeting, January 16, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Township's current records management system no longer meets operational, security, and compliance needs; and WHEREAS pre-budget approval will allow timely procurement and implementation of a new system in 2026; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget funding of $50,000 for the acquisition and implementation of records managem
Council Meeting, January 16, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receives the 2026 Capital Budget as presented.
Council Meeting, January 16, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago has undertaken a range of initiatives to support the identification, mapping, removal and control of invasive phragmites for over a decade; and WHEREAS the Township has collaborated with and provided funding support to organizations including Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere, Georgian Bay Forever, and local cottage associations to advance co- ordinated, o
Council Meeting, January 16, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Members of Council are approved to attend the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual General Meeting on May 6-8, 2026 in Hamilton, ON: Reeve Liverance and Deputy Reeve Sheard.
Council Meeting, December 12, 2025 · Carried
That By-law A2221-25, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island A473 (locally known as Lampey Island), Island 473A, Ellisburn Island, PCL 839 N/S, geographic township of Harrison The Archipelago (Barrett), be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.
Council Meeting, December 12, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-52, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Intake 2 Agreement for the Contribution of Funds between the Corporation of Township of The Archipelago and the Town of Parry Sound, be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.
Council Meeting, December 12, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on September 18, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, October 17, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is seeking to establish a Great Lakes Resilient Infrastructure Fund (GLRIF) in partnership with the Government of Ontario to help municipalities adapt to the growing impacts of extreme weather and protect the health of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin; and WHEREAS municipalities across the region, including the Township of The
Council Meeting, October 17, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago supports the Township of Armour’s resolution dated September 9, 2025 requesting that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Producer Responsibility Organizations, work collaboratively with municipalities to address the financial and operations risks of stranded assets; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLV
Council Meeting, October 17, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-39, being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of the Garden Channel in Georgian Bay, in front of Lot 26, Concession A, in the geographic Township of Cowper, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22832 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22832 (Miller Crewe Point In
Council Meeting, October 17, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 15th, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, September 19, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 138 Kapikog South Road, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.
Council Meeting, September 19, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Healey Lake Property Owners Association Inc. have planned their Annual Healey Lake Regatta for Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Lakeshore Marina and Chalets under a Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago designates the Healey Lake Regatta, scheduled for Saturday, Augu
Council Meeting, July 18, 2025 · Carried
That By-law A2118-25, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Lot 4, Plan M-192, Part 4, RP 42R8446, PCL 10795 S/S, geographic township of Conger, now in the Township of The Archipelago (428 Healey Lake Water)(Frazer and Beech), be read and passed on the 18th day of July, 2025.
Council Meeting, July 18, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 12:23 p.m.
Committee of the Whole, June 19, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 25, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised May 2025 Council Correspondence listing.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2025 community grant for The Ojibway Club in the amount of $39,961.80.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS fresh water is our most precious and valuable resource— supporting biodiversity, recreation, property values, and a key economic driver of The Township of The Archipelago’s (The Archipelago) economy, and WHEREAS the Lake Partner Program (LPP) provides critical services to community volunteer water testing programs in The Archipelago, and WHEREAS the LPP maintains one of the largest long-te
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receives the 2025 Township of The Archipelago Asset Management Plan, as presented.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-27, being a By-law to Appoint Jordan Robinson as a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer and to Reflect Changes to the Legislative Authority for Municipalities to Appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers, be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of May, 2025.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
That By-law A2116-25, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) for Island B47 (Camphausen Island), being Parcel 6164 SEC SS; in front of the geographic Township of Conger in the Georgian Bay, The Archipelago (High), be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of May, 2025.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 21st, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, April 25, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the April 2025 Revised Council Correspondence listing.
Council Meeting, April 25, 2025 · Carried
Being a By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2025, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.
Council Meeting, April 25, 2025 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on February 20th, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, March 21, 2025 · Carried

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6conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Council Meeting May 22, 2026
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Committee of the Whole May 21, 2026
with the Healey Lake Property Owners Association community grant item, as he is a member of the Association
Council Meeting May 23, 2025
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Committee of the Whole May 22, 2025
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Council Meeting June 21, 2024
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Council Meeting June 16, 2023
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