Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Revised August 18, 2023 Council Agenda, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 21, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on July 20, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 10:38 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with Minutes of Closed Meetings.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 10:39 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby approves the Noise Control By-law Application for Exemption for the property located at 5 Tamarack Drive on August 19, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

WHEREAS the Council of the Township of The Archipelago has received a request for support from the Town of Fort Erie with regards to Controls on Airbnb, VRBO and other global technology platforms which affect municipal rentals; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Town of Fort Erie’s resolution and requests the Government of Ontario to establish a regulatory framework requiring digital platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO to: Require owners using the digital platforms to comply with municipal planning and licensing regulations; and Prevent advertising of properties that are not registered with the relevant municipality; and Provide a contact with the platform to ensure ongoing and effective communications for provincial and municipal officials; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario work with municipalities to address situations in which long term housing stock has been

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by KPMG LLP, for the year ended December 31, 2022.

WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago adopts the Corporate GHG Emissions Reduction Target of 30% below 2016 levels by 2030; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago will strive to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations by 2050 or earlier. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council for the Township of The Archipelago adopts the Corporate Climate Action Plan, as attached.

That By-law 2023-33 , being a By-law to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute a Contract Extension Agreement between Adams Bros. Construction Ltd. and the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for solid waste and recycling haulage, be read and finally passed on this 18th of August, 2023.

That By-law A2106-23 , being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. A2000-07 by removing the Holding ‘H’ Symbol from Part Lot 31, Concession IV, being Parts 4,5,8 and 9 of PSR-135 and Parcel 8506 PSNS, and Part 1, Plan 42R-18094 in the Geographic Township of Harrison (ROCK PINE RESORT COTTAGES LTD.), be read and finally passed on this 18th day of August, 2023.

That By-law 2023-35 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on August 18, 2023, be read and finally passed on this 18th day of August, 2023.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 18, 2023, be adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 21, 2023, be approved.

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

WHEREAS Kevin Campbell, a dedicated team-member with the Township of The Archipelago, served as a Transfer Station Attendant to the Ward 5 and Ward 6 communities since his hiring in 2014; and WHEREAS throughout the near decade of service, Kevin developed a relationship with the community that was more than just a friendly face; and WHEREAS Kevin Campbell was a model employee, and the loss is deeply felt throughout the organization. Our thoughts are with Kevin’s family at this time. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council and Staff of the Township of The Archipelago hereby recognize the passing of employee, Kevin Campbell and extend our condolences to his family.

That By-law 2023-34, being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road Allowance along the shores of Georgian Bay, in front of Part of Broken Lot 1, Concession 9, in the Geographic Township of Cowper, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22233 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22233 (COX), be read and finally passed on this 18th day of August, 2023.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 18, 2023, be adjourned at 10:50 a.m.