Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 20, 2022, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the June 2022 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the following community grants for the remainder of 2022: Total North $31,703.43 Total South $11,026.27

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following tax credit adjustments for municipally-owned properties for the remainder of 2022: Total North $1,065.56 Total South $1,079.12

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve and implement the proposed Vacation Leave Policy.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve and implement the proposed Right to Disconnect Policy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize Reeve Liverance to present the proposed resolution to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Meeting, for their consideration.

WHEREAS Council passed the Waste Management System By-law 2022-08 on March 11, 2022; and WHEREAS the implementation of By-law 2022-08 includes a transition period that focuses on education rather than enforcement until January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS the implementation of By-law 2022-08 includes a communication strategy to assist residents with the transition to the new Waste Management system; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all Councillors contribute to the communications strategy by promoting the information package that is being sent to all residents and businesses in Township of The Archipelago at every opportunity.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the re-establishment of a Water Access Task Force, and hereby appoints the following Committee Members: Councillor Laurie Emery, Councillor Peter Frost, Councillor Earl Manners, Councillor Rick Zanussi, Councillor Ian Mead, and Councillor Dan MacLeod.

WHEREAS the Healey Lake Property Owners Association Inc. have planned their Annual Healey Lake Regatta for Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Lakeshore Marina and Chalets under a Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago designates the Healey Lake Regatta, scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 2022, to be declared a Municipally Significant Event in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements for a Special Occasion Permit.

MacLeod WHEREAS Grant Walker was involved in The Archipelago before the creation of the Township of The Archipelago, and was one of the volunteers who lobbied the Province to create the Township of The Archipelago; and WHEREAS after serving as the Kapikog Lake Association President, Grant Walker was elected to Council in 1991 to represent Ward 6, and served his constituents for 30 years with dedication and pride; and WHEREAS Councillor Grant Walker, never a bystander, served on over 20 different committees, boards and outside agencies, including the Amalgamation Committee and the Community Policing Advisory Committee. Notably, on the West Parry Sound District Museum Board he recognized the financial need and led our Township and the neighbouring municipalities to provide long term sustainable support; and WHEREAS Councillor Grant Walker resigned his seat on Council in August 2021; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby posthumously express their deepest appreciation and gratitude to Councillor Grant Walker for his dedication and contribution to the Township of The Archipelago. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Councillor Grant Walker’s family, together with Council’s sincere condolences.

That By-law Number 2022-25, b eing a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on June 17, 2022, be read and finally passed the 17th day of June, 2022.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 17, 2022 be adjourned at 1:21p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the June 17th, 2022 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the June 2022 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve and implement the proposed Right to Disconnect Policy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the June 2022 Council Correspondence listing.

WHEREAS Grant Walker was involved in The Archipelago before the creation of the Township of The Archipelago, and was one of the volunteers who lobbied the Province to create the Township of The Archipelago; and WHEREAS after serving as the Kapikog Lake Association President, Grant Walker was elected to Council in 1991 to represent Ward 6, and served his constituents for 30 years with dedication and pride; and WHEREAS Councillor Grant Walker, never a bystander, served on over 20 different committees, boards and outside agencies, including the Amalgamation Committee and the Community Policing Advisory Committee. Notably, on the West Parry Sound District Museum Board he recognized the financial need and led our Township and the neighbouring municipalities to provide long term sustainable support; and WHEREAS Councillor Grant Walker resigned his seat on Council in August 2021; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby posthumously express their deepest appreciation and gratitude to Councillor Grant Walker for his dedication and contribution to the Township of The Archipelago. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Councillor Grant Walker’s family, together with Council’s sincere condolences.

That By-law Number 2022-24, being a By-law to Appoint By-law Enforcement Officers, be read and finally passed this 17th day of June, 2022.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 17, 2022 be adjourned at 1:21p.m.