Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the December 12, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

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

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

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the closure of the Municipal Office from 12 noon on Wednesday, December 24th to Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the Holidays.

WHEREAS in July 2025, Council adopted the 2024 Financial Statements; and WHEREAS the Township’s auditors have since recommended an adjustment requiring revisions to the draft 2024 Financial Statements; and WHEREAS the revised statements have now been prepared and presented to Council for consideration. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby rescinds Resolution No. 113; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby adopts the revised 2024 Financial Statements as presented.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves a cost of living increase to staff and Council, effective January 1, 2026, in the amount of 2.3% as indicated by the Consumer Price Index and local market trends.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the 2026 Municipal Insurance Program proposal from Intact Public Entities Inc. in the amount of $120,726 + taxes.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the 2026 Observances Recognition Calendar.

WHEREAS Tamarack North Centre is scheduled to open in fiscal year 2026, and a pre-opening budget was necessary to fund readiness efforts, initial operating requirements, and essential set-up costs incurred in 2025; and WHEREAS these pre-opening expenditures were not included in the approved Township of The Archipelago 2025 Operating Budget; and WHEREAS the Municipality’s share of the operating contributions was established in the Partnership Agreement executed in 2021, and is indexed for inflation in accordance with that agreement; and WHEREAS in order to ensure timely and effective preparation for the facility’s opening, an additional municipal contribution is required. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize an unbudgeted expenditure in the amount of $51,177 for the 2025 fiscal year as the Municipality’s contribution to the Tamarack North Centre pre-opening budget; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the expenditure be funded from the General Reserve; and FINALLY BE IT RESOVED that staff be directed to provide payment and update the 2025 financial records accordingly.

WHEREAS O. Reg. 380/04 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9 requires every municipality to establish an Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC) and to conduct an annual review of the municipal emergency management program; and WHEREAS Council adopted By-law No. 2025-33 in July 2025 to establish the Township’s Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan, including the authority for creation and membership of the EMPC; and WHEREAS the EMPC met on October 31, 2025, and completed the required annual review of the Township’s Emergency Management Program; and WHEREAS the EMPC confirmed the following elements as part of its review: the Municipal Emergency Plan, Municipal Emergency Control Group training, the municipal exercise, the public education program, the municipal Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and the municipal Critical Infrastructure list; and WHEREAS no substantial revisions to the current Emergency Management Program or Emergency Response Plan were recommended by the EMPC for the 2025 calendar year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council acknowledges that the Township of The Archipelago’s Emergency Management Program has been reviewed by the Emergency Management Program Committee for the 2025 calendar year, satisfying the annual requirement under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and its regulations; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council acknowledges that no substantial revi

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Members of Council are approved to attend the Great Lakes Day on March 3-4, 2026 in Washington, DC: Reeve Liverance.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Ontario Goods Roads Association (OGRA) Conference on March 29 -April 1, 2026 in Toronto: Councillor Cade Fraser.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference on May 11-13, 2026 in Timmins: Councillor MacLeod and Councillor Lundy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference on June 4-7, 2026 in Edmonton: Councillor Manners and Deputy Reeve Sheard.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Ontario Municipalities Association (AMO) Conference on August 16-19, 2026 in Ottawa: Councillor Lundy, Councillor MacLeod, Councillor Manners, Deputy Reeve Sheard, and Reeve Liverance.

WHEREAS there may be surplus or deficit funds in various departments for 2025; and WHEREAS these funds should be transferred to/from reserves for future use. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that any surplus for 2025 be transferred to reserves to offset future expenditures, or if a deficit occurs it will be offset by appropriate reserves.

WHEREAS the Pointe au Baril Community Centre is a is a key community hub that supports numerous gatherings and provides a wide range of amenities, including a gymnasium, commercial kitchen, library, meeting room, fitness centre, potable water source, community garden, playground, and outdoor rink; and WHEREAS regular review of the Pointe au Baril Community Centre booking process, including rental fees and associated administrative documentation, is necessary to ensure high-quality service delivery and to support ongoing facility maintenance and future capital planning; and WHEREAS the proposed revised rental application form incorporates updated fees, clearer terms and conditions, and improved supporting documentation for both the public and Township staff. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the revised Pointe au Baril Community Centre rental application form, which will come into effect January 1, 2026.

That By-law 2025-49 , being a By-Law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy, for the payment of taxes, and for penalty and interest at 1.25% per month and authorize the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PAP) and Automatic Tax Installment Withdrawal (ATIW), be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.

That By-law 2025-50 , being a By-law to designate Island 473A (Ellisburn Island), being PCL 17591 SEC NS, in front of the geographic Township Of Harrison, The Archipelago as site plan control areas (Barrett), be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.

That By-law 2025-51 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Parry Sound, be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.

That By-law 2025-53 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on December 12, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 12, 2025 be adjourned at 11:34 a.m.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the 2026 Municipal Insurance Program proposal from Intact Public Entities Inc. in the amount of $120,726 + taxes.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Ontario Goods Roads Association (OGRA) Conference on March 29 -April 1, 2026 in Toronto: Councillor Cade Fraser.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Members of Council are approved to attend the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual General Meeting on May 6-8, 2026 in Hamilton, ON: Reeve Liverance and Deputy Reeve Sheard.

That By-law A2221-25, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island A473 (locally known as Lampey Island), Island 473A, Ellisburn Island, PCL 839 N/S, geographic township of Harrison The Archipelago (Barrett), be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.

That By-law 2025-52, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Intake 2 Agreement for the Contribution of Funds between the Corporation of Township of The Archipelago and the Town of Parry Sound, be read and finally passed on the 12th day of December, 2025.