Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the November 17th, 2023 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on October 12th, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 9:37 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(c)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality of local board, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 10:30 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the November 2023 Revised CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the November 2023 Revised Council Correspondence listing.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor Peter Frost be approved to attend the ROMA Conference on January 21-23, 2024.

WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has recommended to the Ministry of Energy (MoE) that the TC Energy Pumped Storage Project (the “Project”) on Georgian Bay should not be approved because it is a very bad financial deal for Ontario; and WHEREAS the proposed TC Energy Pumped Storage Project on Georgian Bay would cause irreparable harm to the environment and would have significant negative impacts on the local animal, plant, fish, and human populations; and WHEREAS the Project would irreversibly alter and damage the unique ecological, cultural, and historical features of the area, putting at risk the important tourist industry, sport and commercial fishing that relies on these natural benefits; and WHEREAS the Department of National Defense (DND) have failed to adequately remediate the environmental impacts of the military base over the years making it a brownfield site, meaning that the area is already polluted and that the proposed project would exacerbate the situation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago vehemently opposes the TC Energy Pumped Storage Project on Georgian Bay and urges DND to immediately implement measures to remediate the military base to ensure that the area is fit for human and animal habitation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the MoE cease their support of the Project, accept the IESO recommendations that the Project should not be approved, and therefore avoid placing an unnecessary f

MacLeod WHEREAS the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative was established in 2017 by the seven West Parry Sound municipalities to drive collaborative economic development in the area; and WHEREAS since its inception, the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative has been fortunate to have been predominately funded through FedNor’s CIINO program; WHEREAS the funding extended to the Collaborative came to an end in November 2023; and WHEREAS the seven West Parry Sound Municipalities must now look at ways to grow and become sustainable using a self-funded model; and WHEREAS it is understood that having all seven municipalities working together is best for the entire area; and WHEREAS it would be detrimental to the area if this collaborate approach ceased to exist; and WHEREAS there is a strong need for this type of area collaborative to assist with business attraction and retention, sustainable employment with the attraction of high-skilled labour, environmentally friendly business development, and affordable housing strategies within the West Parry Sound area. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the continuation of a collaborative approach to economic development in the West Parry Sound area, and the implementation of a Strategic Planning process to establish a long-term vision for the Collaborative.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago formally recognizes the new private road within the Crane Lake Neighbourhood as ‘East Crane Lake Road’ and directs staff to incorporate East Crane Lake Road in all relevant Township documentation and applications.

WHEREAS the Council for the Township of McKellar entered into the ‘West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre Joint Municipal Service Board Agreement’ (“Agreement”), together with five other municipalities on September 10, 2021 (attached); and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the benefits that the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre will bring to the West Parry Sound area; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the importance of collaborating with all the area municipalities; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago has been, and remains, fully committed to this project; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is a significant contributor to this initiative, with the fewest number of permanent residents; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of McKellar has passed a resolution seeking release from the West Parry Sound Recreation and Culture Centre Board and its Agreement, in accordance with Section No. 23 of the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago does not support McKellar’s withdrawal from the West Parry Sound Recreation and Culture Centre Board and the Agreement. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent ot all West Parry Sound municipalities.

That By-law 2023-40 , being a By-law to authorize the execution of an indemnification agreement between Boyne River Group and the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of November, 2023.

That By-law A2108-23 , being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) for Island 106A, being Parcel 7600 PSNS, in front of the geographic Township of Shawanaga (Aloka Investments Inc.), be read and finally passed on the 17th day of November, 2023.

That By-law 2023-41 , being a By-law to Appoint a Members of Council to the Committee of Adjustment, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of November, 2023.

That By-law 2023-42 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on November 17, 2023, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of November, 2023.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 13th, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor Peter Frost be approved to attend the ROMA Conference on January 21-23, 2024.

WHEREAS the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative was established in 2017 by the seven West Parry Sound municipalities to drive collaborative economic development in the area; and WHEREAS since its inception, the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative has been fortunate to have been predominately funded through FedNor’s CIINO program; WHEREAS the funding extended to the Collaborative came to an end in November 2023; and WHEREAS the seven West Parry Sound Municipalities must now look at ways to grow and become sustainable using a self-funded model; and WHEREAS it is understood that having all seven municipalities working together is best for the entire area; and WHEREAS it would be detrimental to the area if this collaborate approach ceased to exist; and WHEREAS there is a strong need for this type of area collaborative to assist with business attraction and retention, sustainable employment with the attraction of high-skilled labour, environmentally friendly business development, and affordable housing strategies within the West Parry Sound area. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the continuation of a collaborative approach to economic development in the West Parry Sound area, and the implementation of a Strategic Planning process to establish a long- term vision for the Collaborative.