Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Revised March 20th, 2025 Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 21st, 2025, be approved.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby appoints Councillor Frost and Councillor Sheard to the Georgian Bay Association Vision Project Advisory Council.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AMCTO 2025 Provincial Election Priorities motion be postponed until the April Council Meeting.

WHEREAS it is important to evaluate the fees charged at Holiday Cove Marina to ensure continued service delivery, financial health, and infrastructure maintenance; and WHEREAS a proposed fee increase of 4% is similar to previous year increases. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the Holiday Cove Marina fees schedule with a 4% increase from previous year rates for the 2025 rates.

That By-law 2025-14 , being a By-law to Adopt the Terms of Reference for the Community Appointee Advisory Committee for the West Parry Sound O.P.P. Detachment Board and to Designate CAO John MacKinnon as the Township's Representative on the Committee, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of March, 2025.

That By-law 2025-16 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement between the Township of The Archipelago and Bubba Shady’s BBQ Inc. for 1650 Highway 69, Pointe Au Baril, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of March, 2025.

WHEREAS The Corporation of The Township of The Archipelago (The Archipelago) is a proud Canadian government entity; and WHEREAS The Archipelago flies the National Flag of Canada at some of its municipal facilities and follows best practices per its published flag policy; and WHEREAS the National Flag of Canada Act declares it is in the national interest and public interest to encourage the display of the National Flag; and WHEREAS the National Flag of Canada Act encourages all Canadians to display the Canadian flag as a symbol of our nation’s unity representing the principles of freedom, democracy, courage and justice; and representing all Canadians and those that have sacrificed their lives for it; and WHEREAS the United States of America has threatened to annex Canada as a 51st state; and WHEREAS former prime ministers Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin, and Stephen Harper urged Canadians to fly the Canadian Flag with pride on Flag Day; and WHEREAS the National Flag of Canada (National Flag) should be given the place of honour among all other flags inside Canada; and WHEREAS the National Flag will always be flown on its own flagpole per Canadian Heritage guidelines for residents, private sector, and public sector; and WHEREAS it is improper to fly the National Flag with another flag, of any type, on the same flagpole. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Archipelago adopts the following: That The Archipelago reminds all residents and businesses to follow C

That By-law 2025-17 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on March 21st, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of March, 2025.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 21st, 2025 be adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on February 20th, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the March 21st, 2025 Council Directions Report, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve sponsorship of the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle Awards Night at the Silver level ($1,000), contingent upon their successful submission of their grant application; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor Emery be authorized to attend the event.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby awards the proposal for the Pointe au Baril Wharf and Nursing Station Dock Replacement Project to Dock Kings Inc. at a total cost of $97,536.26, excluding applicable taxes.

That By-law 2025-15, being a By-law to impose Fees for a site-specific exemption to the Site Alteration By-law or Tree Preservation By-law, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of March, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 21st, 2025 be adjourned at 11:35 a.m.