Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the January 19, 2024 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 15, 2023, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on December 14, 2023, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the January 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised January 2024 Council Correspondence listing.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Members of Council are approved to attend the 2024 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual General Meeting in Montreal on May 15 to 17, 2024: Reeve Liverance and Councilor Sheard.

WHEREAS there is a shortage of skilled trades across Northern Ontario; and WHEREAS the Town of Parry Sound has been fortunate to attract and employ a number of immigrants to the community; and WHEREAS some immigrants have subsequently left the Parry Sound area for other provinces that have more liberal immigration policies; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is supportive of encouraging continued immigration that can lead to permanent residency; and WHEREAS the federal government's Rural Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program, which includes five (5) Northern Ontario cities will come to an end on February 1 ,2024. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the RNIP program becoming a permanent program and that the program be expanded to include all Northern Ontario; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, MP Scott Aitchison, The Honourable Graydon Smith, MPP and Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Business Association, Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, Parry Sound Rotary Club and all municipalities in the West Parry Sound District.

MacLeod WHEREAS the Province has set a housing target of 1.5 million new homes by 2031 and has indicated it will allocate infrastructure funding to municipalities that have not been assigned housing targets; and WHEREAS the Town of Parry Sound is the regional economic hub of West Parry Sound and is the only municipality within the area that provides essential full urban services, such as water and wastewater; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the unique role that the Town of Parry Sound plays in the growth of the area and how the amenities and services provided by the Town attract new economic opportunities that contribute to the success of the area; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago, located within the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere, values the importance of the natural environment, the growing success of the West Parry Sound area and emphasizes the necessity for the Town of Parry Sound to consider environmental factors, including the health of Georgian Bay, in all future new development; and WHEREAS approval of the requested $10 million of Provincial infrastructure funding will support development in the Town of Parry Sound and result in the remediation of brownfield lands. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago supports the Town of Parry Sound’s September 2023 Resolution No. 2023-122 requesting that the Province allocate $10 million in infrastructure funding to the Town in support of the timely e

NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that Council approve, contingent upon budget considerations, Banko Creative Studio’s Communications and Brand Service Package - Option A - at a cost of $4,527 per month/$54,324 per year and for a two-year term.

WHEREAS the Township of the Archipelago is in support of a community working group with the aim of identifying opportunities to advance the "PaBplex" project in Pointe au Baril; and WHEREAS Council acknowledges the critical need for a direct and effective link between Council and the PaBplex working group to ensure seamless communication, meaningful consultation, and the sharing of vital information. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby appoints Councillor Lundy and Councillor Emery to the PaBplex Community Initiative Working Group.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby supports the request from Craig Moore and Steve Sprearing for the installation of a flashing light at the intersection of Hwy 69 and Woods Rd. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, with a letter of explanation, be sent to the Township of Carling, MPP Graydon Smith, Ministry of Transportation, West Parry Sound OPP Detachment and the Parry Sound and Area Industrial Park Board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby supports in principle the request from Craig Moore, and directs staff to contact Canada Post to determine if it's possible for Township of The Archipelago residents to have postal codes unique to the Township.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago sponsor the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle Awards Night at the Silver level ($1000.)

WHEREAS the Township of the Archipelago is in support of a Skerryvore Ratepayers Association Pavilion Working Group with the aim of identifying opportunities to advance this project in Skerryvore; and WHEREAS Council acknowledges the critical need for a direct and effective link between Council and the Skerryvore Ratepayers Association Pavilion Working Group to ensure seamless communication, meaningful consultation, and the sharing of vital information. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby appoints Councillor Sheard and Councillor Manners to the Skerryvore Ratepayers Association Pavilion Working Group.

MacLeod That By-law 2024-01 , being a By-law to Authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Township of The Archipelago and Seguin Township for Occasional Winter Maintenance of a portion of Blackstone Crane Lake Road, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of January, 2024.

That By-law 2024-04 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 19, 2024, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of January, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 19, 2024 be adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on December 14, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the January 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

WHEREAS the Province has set a housing target of 1.5 million new homes by 2031 and has indicated it will allocate infrastructure funding to municipalities that have not been assigned housing targets; and WHEREAS the Town of Parry Sound is the regional economic hub of West Parry Sound and is the only municipality within the area that provides essential full urban services, such as water and wastewater; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the unique role that the Town of Parry Sound plays in the growth of the area and how the amenities and services provided by the Town attract new economic opportunities that contribute to the success of the area; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago, located within the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere, values the importance of the natural environment, the growing success of the West Parry Sound area and emphasizes the necessity for the Town of Parry Sound to consider environmental factors, including the health of Georgian Bay, in all future new development; and WHEREAS approval of the requested $10 million of Provincial infrastructure funding will support development in the Town of Parry Sound and result in the remediation of brownfield lands. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago supports the Town of Parry Sound’s September 2023 Resolution No. 2023-122 requesting that the Province allocate $10 million in infrastructure funding to the Town in support of the timely execution

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby directs staff to explore potential opportunities for providing media and communications training for all Members of Council.

That By-law 2024-01, being a By-law to Authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Township of The Archipelago and Seguin Township for Occasional Winter Maintenance of a portion of Blackstone Crane Lake Road, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of January, 2024.

That By-law 2024-02, being a By-law to deem Lot 25 of Plan M-284, in the geographic Township of Conger, in the Township of The Archipelago not to be a part of a registered plan of subdivision (Michaud, 323 Healey Lake Water), be read and finally passed on the 19th day of January, 2024.

That By-law 2024-03, being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Healey Lake, in front of Part of Lot 25, Concession 4, Shown as 66FT Road Allowance on Registered Plan M-284, in the geographic Township of Conger, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22362 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22362 (Michaud), be read and finally passed on the 19th day of January, 2024.