Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the August 15, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 18, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on July 17, 2025, be approved.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve Councillor Earl Manners’ attendance at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, taking place August 17–20, 2025, in Ottawa.

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 323 Healey Lake Road on September 20, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

WHEREAS the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve was designated by UNESCO in 2004 as a region of global ecological significance; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is committed to promoting environmental values and sustainable development, and have collaborated with the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere (GBB) organization on many projects since 2014, including conservation, education, climate action, community development, and reconciliation; and WHEREAS the UNESCO biosphere reserve designation, and the work coordinated by GBB as an organization in Canada, are both highly valued by our community and by our Council. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago is proud to support the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve in its continued designation by UNESCO and look forward to participating in the next ten years of collaborative activities.

WHEREAS Section 11 and Section 42 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 authorize the Clerk to conduct municipal elections and allow for the use of alternative voting methods, including internet voting; and WHEREAS internet voting improves accessibility, convenience, efficiency, and security, and has been successfully implemented by the Township of The Archipelago since 2006, using Intelivote Systems Inc.; and WHEREAS Intelivote Systems Inc. is a trusted provider with a proven track record of delivering reliable election services for the Township and other area municipalities; and WHEREAS early authorization is needed to allow sufficient time for vendor procurement and election planning. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the Clerk to single source the provision of internet voting services to Intelivote Systems Inc. and enter into an agreement for the 2026 Municipal Election, up to $20,000., in collaboration with the West Parry Sound group purchasing arrangement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council Members are approved to attend the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association 2025 Fall Conference on September 26, 2025: Councillor Sheard and Councillor Manners.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby approves the 2026 Council Meetings schedule.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago supports the Township of Georgian Bay’s resolution dated August 11, 2025, requesting that the District of Muskoka pursue Pilot Research and Development Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) certificates for the 12 Mile Bay Road depot; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that if the pilot project is deemed infeasible by the District of Muskoka, that the 12 Mile Bay Rd depot remain open as a supervised site with limited hours of operation; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP, Graydon Smith, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Todd J. McCarthy, the District of Muskoka; and Georgian Bay Township.

WHEREAS the four-laning of Highway 69 is critical to improving transportation safety, efficiency, and economic development in our region; and WHEREAS the construction process has the potential to impact traffic flow, local businesses, and community accessibility; and WHEREAS municipalities along Highway 69 require timely information on construction schedules to allow for the implementation of measures that will help maintain the economic and social viability of their communities; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is proactively completing our socio-economic review of the sustainability of our settlement area, Pointe au Baril, and the impact of going to a secondary road of Highway 69. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago supports the Town of Parry Sound’s resolution dated August 12, 2025, requesting that the Province complete the 4-laning of the remaining 68 kms of highway between Parry Sound and Sudbury as soon as possible; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and the Municipalities of Parry Sound, McDougall, Whitestone, Killarney, French River, Carling, McKellar and Seguin, the City of Greater Sudbury and the First Nation communities of Shawanaga, Henvey Inlet and Magnetawan.

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Energy and Mines, is exploring and advancing initiatives to enhance electricity transmission capacity between Northern and Southern Ontario; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is located within an ecologically sensitive and culturally significant region, and is directly impacted by decisions related to electricity transmission infrastructure; and WHEREAS the concept of “sub-barrier transmission lines” and potential changes to existing transmission corridors present both opportunities and concerns for environmental stewardship, cultural heritage protection, community well-being, and local economic activity; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes the importance of reliable energy transmission for the province as a whole, while also emphasizing the need for thorough consultation and collaboration with affected municipalities to ensure that local priorities, land use considerations, and environmental safeguards are respected; and WHEREAS meaningful municipal input is essential to ensure that provincial decisions reflect the unique geographic, environmental, and socio-economic context of The Archipelago. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago formally request that the Ministry of Energy and Mines engage in direct consultation with the Township regarding all current and future proposals to enhance transmission capacity between Northern and Southern Ontario, in

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the this motion be postponed to a time following any updates regarding the status of the application related to Double Island in Ward 3, based upon the advise and recommendation of legal council and staff.

That By-law 2025-35 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on August 15, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 15th day of August, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on August 15, 2025 be adjourned at 10:57 a.m.