The The Archipelago Record

Rick Zanussi

Councillor · seen 2022-11-17 to 2026-04-16 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

31substantive motions movedof 4 meetings the minutes record them at
3procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
51substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 4 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Substantive motions moved (all 31)

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised June 2026 Council Correspondence listing.
Council Meeting, June 19, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised June 2026 Council Correspondence listing.
Council Meeting, June 19, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS a vacancy has occurred in the Township’s appointed position on the Parry Sound Public Library Board. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby appoints Councillor Alice Barton as a member to the Parry Sound Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Council Meeting, April 17, 2026 · Carried
MacLeod That By-law 2026-18 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on April 17, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 17th of April, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 17, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-18, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on April 17, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 17th of April, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 17, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS John Seagram proudly served as Councillor for Ward 4 from 2003 to 2014, dedicating eleven years of leadership and service to the Township; and WHEREAS during his tenure on Council, he served as Chair of Planning, Chair of Strategic Planning & Implementation, and Chair of Charitable Donations, providing thoughtful guidance, steady leadership, and a strong commitment to responsible growth an
Council Meeting, February 20, 2026 · Carried
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on January 15, 2026, be approved.
Council Meeting, February 20, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-04 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement Between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by Hon. Minister of Transportation and The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, be read and finally passed on the 20th day of February, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 20, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on January 15, 2026, be approved.
Council Meeting, February 20, 2026 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget funding of $500.00 towards the Unite for Good Gathering, Anishinaabe Knowledge Event being held on February 27, 2026.
Council Meeting, January 16, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2025-26 , being a By-law to Appoint Matthew Roland as Building Inspector, be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of May, 2025.
Council Meeting, May 23, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-11 , being a By-law to authorize an Agreement with the Parry Sound Public Library Board for the Renewal of a Two Year Contract for Library Service, for the year ending December 31, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of February, 2025.
Council Meeting, February 21, 2025 · Carried
MacLeod That By-law A2115-24 , being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island B601 (Good Cheer Island), in front of geographic Township of Cowper, The Archipelago (Portincross Estates Limited), be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.
Council Meeting, December 13, 2024 · Carried
That By-law A2115-24, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island B601 (Good Cheer Island), in front of geographic Township of Cowper, The Archipelago (Portincross Estates Limited), be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.
Council Meeting, December 13, 2024 · Carried
That By-law A2113-24, being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) by removing the Holding ‘H’ Symbol from Part 11 on Plan PSR-1518, being Parcel 16141 SEC SS, located in Part of Lot 32, Concession 9, in the geographic Township of Shawanaga (Bremner), be read and finally passed on the 16th day of August, 2024.
Council Meeting, August 16, 2024 · Carried
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to bring back a report at a future date about the rules and regulations regarding sheds.
Council Meeting, July 19, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to bring back a report at a future date about the rules and regulations regarding sheds.
Council Meeting, July 19, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the June 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following tax credit adjustments for landfill/transfer station municipally-owned properties for the remainder of 2024: Total North $ 1,129.28 Total South $ 1,130.16
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-25 , being a By-law to Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding – Land Use Permission for the North East Georgian Bay Snowmobile Club use of a portion of municipally owned property at 1650 Hwy 69, Pointe Au Baril for a term of three years, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of June, 2024.
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following tax credit adjustments for landfill/transfer station municipally- owned properties for the remainder of 2024: Total North $ 1,129.28 Total South $ 1,130.16
Council Meeting, June 21, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS on April 10, 2024, the Province of Ontario released for comment the proposed 2023 Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024; and WHEREAS The Township of The Archipelago is a rural water access municipality, located within a UNESCO designated biosphere – the Georgian Bay Biosphere/Mindoo Gamii; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Arch
Council Meeting, April 19, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago direct staff to explore options and to provide an outline of the process required to provide fire suppression services to nine properties located on and around Hellangone Lake.
Council Meeting, March 22, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the December 2023 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council members are approved to attend the 2024 AMO Annual Conference in Ottawa on August 18th - 21st, 2024; Reeve Bert Liverance, Councillor Tom Lundy, and Councillor Dan MacLeod.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 11:29 a.m.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 45 Georgian Bay Water on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.
Council Meeting, February 17, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the closure of the Municipal Office from Friday, December 23th, 2022 at 12 noon to January 1, 2023 for the Christmas Holidays.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2022 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby adopts the Employee Recognition Policy.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2022 · Carried
MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 17, 2022, be approved.
Council Meeting, July 22, 2022 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the re-establishment of a Water Access Task Force, and hereby appoints the following Committee Members: Councillor Laurie Emery, Councillor Peter Frost, Councillor Earl Manners, Councillor Rick Zanussi, Councillor Ian Mead, and Councillor Dan MacLeod.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2022 · Carried

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