Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the January 17th, 2025 Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 13th, 2024, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 2:08 p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended to deal with (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 2:13 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 29 Ginn Beach Drive, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 375 Georgian Bay Water, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the January 2025 Revised Council Directions Report, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the revised January 2025 Council Correspondence listing.

N OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes Councillor Frost to attend Great Lakes Day in Washington, DC, from March 5 to 7, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the Deputy Reeve's remuneration, establishing it at a midpoint between the compensation for the Reeve and Councillors, totaling $37,401.84, effective January 1, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the Branding and Implementation Plan, along with the associated revised budget, as presented, at a cost of $31,500, subject to budgetary considerations.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the associated capital budget, as presented, at a cost of $45,000, subject to budgetary considerations.

MacLeod WHEREAS North Shore Road is one of the most frequently traveled roads in the Township of The Archipelago; and WHEREAS the proposed 2025 rehabilitation project of North Shore Road will improve the road’s performance and enhance community safety; and WHEREAS to adequately meet the construction timelines and obtain competitive bids, it is necessary to tender the project prior to the approval of the 2025 budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the tendering of the North Shore Road rehabilitation project in advance of the approval of the 2025 budget.

WHEREAS one of the four docks at the Pointe au Baril Wharf is in need of replacement due to deteriorating condition; and WHEREAS the dock at Community Centre & Nursing Station property is failing and should be considered for replacement if repairs are not feasible; and WHEREAS to adequately meet the construction timelines and obtain competitive bids, it is necessary to tender the project prior to the approval of the 2025 budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the tendering of the Wharf Dock and Community Centre & Nursing Station Dock replacement project, in advance of the approval of the 2025 budget.

WHEREAS in June 2021 Belvedere Heights Home For the Aged Board of Management refunded a portion of the Township of The Archipelago’s municipal levy, at their auditors request; and WHEREAS at that time, Belvedere Heights advised municipalities to hold the funds in reserves for future projects and/or unforeseen circumstances; and WHEREAS Belvedere Heights is proposing to buy back life lease units and/or make capital infrastructure repairs to the home and has requested that The Archipelago return the funds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago hereby authorized the Treasurer to return reserve funds, in the amount of $152,466.00, to Belvedere Heights in 2025 prior to budget approval.

That By-law 2025-01, being a By-law to Impose Fees and Charges on Certain Classes of Persons for the Cost of Fire Protection Services (Crane Lake Area), be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

That By-law 2025-03 , being a By-law to Appoint a Chief Building Official, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

That By-law 2025-04 , being a By-law to Prohibit or Regulate the Removal of Topsoil, the Placing or Dumping of Fill and the Alteration of the Grade of Land within the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

That By-law 2025-05 , being a By-law to Regulate the Protection, Preservation, and Removal of Trees within the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the exemption in Section 5(a) i., that currently reads "to a maximum width of 25% of the lot frontage of the site or to a maximum width of 25m, whichever is the lesser.", be amended to read "to a maximum width of 50m".

That By-law 2025-06 , being a By-law to Prescribe a Tariff of Fees for Various Types of Planning Applications, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

That By-law 2025-07 , being a By-law to amend By-law 2017-07, being a By-law for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of Council, Task Forces and Committees of Council for the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

That By-law 2025-08 , being a By-law to Authorize a Loan Guarantee for the Belvedere Heights Home For the Aged Board of Management, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

That By-law 2025-09 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Conditional Contribution Agreement Between Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for Community Enhancement Program 7500216 Pointe Au Baril Rink renovation, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

MacLeod That By-law 2025-10 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 17, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 17, 2025 be adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on December 12th, 2024, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 375 Georgian Bay Water, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.

WHEREAS Council had previously approved the use of snowmobile trails on municipal property in both the North and South Archipelago with North East Georgian Bay Snowmobile Club (By-law 25-2024) and Six Star Snow Riders Club (By-law 44-2024); and WHEREAS the agreements were returned from the Snowmobile Clubs with the request to amend the indemnification clause prior to the issuance of a certificate of insurance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the Director of Operations and Facilities and the Clerk to sign the revised agreement to ensure timely availability of the municipal lands for snowmobile use, pending the approval and satisfaction of the municipal solicitor on an amended indemnification clause.

WHEREAS North Shore Road is one of the most frequently traveled roads in the Township of The Archipelago; and WHEREAS the proposed 2025 rehabilitation project of North Shore Road will improve the road’s performance and enhance community safety; and WHEREAS to adequately meet the construction timelines and obtain competitive bids, it is necessary to tender the project prior to the approval of the 2025 budget. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the tendering of the North Shore Road rehabilitation project in advance of the approval of the 2025 budget.

That By-law 2025-02, being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Crane Lake, in front of Lot 21, Concession 10, and Part of Lot 21, Concession 10 Shown as 66’ Road Allowance on Summer Resort Location DA-7, in the geographic Township of Conger, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22625 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22625 (McCashew), be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.

That By-law 2025-10, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 17, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of January, 2025.