Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the May 23, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 24, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on April 23, 2025, be approved.

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.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2025 community grant for Sans Souci and Copperhead Association in the amount of $10,484.19.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2025 community grant for Skerryvore Ratepayers Association in the amount of $255.17.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2025 community grant for Healey Lake Property Owners Association & Healey Lake Tennis Club in the amount of $1,141.84.

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 by German non-profit WASH United in 2014 to raise awareness and change how the world perceives menstruation; and WHEREAS the date of May 28 was chosen to represent the average menstrual cycle, with the average duration of the cycle being 28 days while the average bleeding period is 5 days; and WHEREAS The Period Purse, a federally registered charity, strives to achieve menstrual equity by removing the stigma and barriers to education and access to period supplies in communities across Canada; and WHEREAS A Period Friendly Canada is a Canada where everyone can access the products, education and infrastructure they need to achieve menstrual health. Working together we can end the root causes of period poverty in our community. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby proclaims May 28, 2025 as Menstrual Health Day in the Township of The Archipelago.

WHEREAS access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location; and WHEREAS Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been tirelessly dedicated to providing access to healthcare by facilitating free flights and other services for patients living in rural and under-served communities in Ontario, ensuring they can receive vital medical treatment regardless of distance or financial means; and WHEREAS Hope Air has been instrumental in bridging the gap between smaller communities and hospitals far from home, reducing the barriers that often prevent individuals from reaching medical care; and WHEREAS the impact of Hope Air extends beyond the individual patients served, positively affecting families, communities, and the healthcare system as a whole by promoting wellness and reducing the burden of untreated medical conditions; and WHEREAS the compassion, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by Hope Air and its volunteers embody the spirit of community and the belief in the inherent value of every individual's well-being. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares June 6th, 2025 as "Hope Air Day" in recognition of the invaluable contributions made by Hope Air to the health and well-being of individuals in Ontario's remote and rural communities

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the Deputy Reeve to sign and submit the attached letter, along with the supporting resolution, to the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) in support of the 'Call to Action: Save the Lake Partner Program.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following tax credit adjustments for landfill/transfer station municipally-owned properties for the remainder of 2025: Total North $ 1,147.18 Total South $ 1,141.84

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 laws – including laws that protect public health, farmland, and the natural systems that safeguard communities from extreme weather events; and WHEREAS The Township of The Archipelago’s strategic priorities include protecting and preserving our unique and high-quality natural environment, and delivering municipal services in a responsible, sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient manner; and WHEREAS The Township of The Archipelago supports the goals of responsible economic growth and increased housing supply; and WHEREAS nature is not red tape – it is the economic driver of our region, and is central to Canadian culture, identity, and economy; protecting nature is essential for building resilient communities and upholding the sovereignty and stewardship of Indigenous peoples; and WHEREAS Bill 5 will undermine critical environmental, species, and heritage protection laws, introducing significant economic, environmental, social, and cultural uncertainty, endangering Ontario’s 249 at-risk species, and potentially infringing on the legal and constitutional rights of the Ontario public

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.

That By-law 2025-28 , being a By-law to Appoint Liam Thompson 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.

That By-law 2025-29 , being a By-law to amend By-Law 2025-21 to create an Industrial & Commercial Property Tax Payment Deferral Program in response to United States Tariffs, be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of May, 2025.

That By-law 2025-30 , being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 69, being lands designated as Part of lots 20 and 21, Concession 7, Summer Resort Locations J.D.D. 164 & J.D.D. 275, Parts 1-4, Plan 42R-16462, in the geographic Township of Conger, The Archipelago (38 South Crane Lake Road) (Ponzo-Foster), be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of May, 2025.

That By-law 2025-31 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on May 23, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of May, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 23, 2025 be adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 25, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised May 2025 Council Correspondence listing.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2025 community grant for The Ojibway Club in the amount of $39,961.80.

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-term databases on water quality for freshwater lakes, and WHEREAS the data is essential for research and analysis conducted by universities, government, community groups, and scientists through a proven, cost-effective model of citizen science. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Archipelago supports the Lake Partner Program (LPP) that leverages thousands of volunteer hours to strengthen community engagement and safeguard Ontario’s lakes; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that The Archipelago strongly urges the Province to confirm a new 5-year agreement between the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Hon. Doug Ford, Ontario Premier; Hon. Todd McCarthy, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation & Parks; Hon. Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound Muskoka; Chief Adam Pawis, Shawanaga First Nations; West Parry Sound Mayors and Presidents of Ratepayer Associations.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receives the 2025 Township of The Archipelago Asset Management Plan, as presented.

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.

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.