Council Meeting

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the July 18th, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 20th, 2025, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on June 19th, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 9:20 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 10:02 a.m.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting Part Lot 11, Concession 11, Parts 3, 4 & 5, Plan 42R-21485, S/S LT 21447 & LT 38038, geographic township of Conger, The Archipelago as shown on the attached sketch submitted on June 13, 2025 which excludes the portions of the shore road allowance that abuts ES-1 Zoning.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoints Liam Thompson to represent the Township of The Archipelago on the 9-1-1 Management Committee.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receive the 2024 Year End Investment Report, as presented.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby approve the 2024 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receive the Reserve & Reserve Funds Policy Review, as presented.

WHEREAS the community has committed to raise funds to cover remaining balance and any potential cost overruns in order to ensure that project does not result in an increase to the local tax rate.

WHEREAS interest in the construction of a roof over the community rink on the Pointe au Baril Community Centre property has been a priority in the community for many years; and WHEREAS the rink recently received funding for concrete repair, new hockey boards, and rubber mat flooring positioning it well for future improvements and development; and WHEREAS the roof project is estimated at $700,000, and through grant funding application with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation a maximum of $500,000 is eligible for grant funding, and $200,000 must be funded by the township plus any cost overrun; and WHEREAS the community has committed to raise funds to cover remaining balance and any potential cost overruns in order to ensure that the project does not result in an increase to the local tax rate. NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the submission of a grant application by staff, with the assistance of the PABPlex Community Initiatives group, to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for the Roof over the Rink project at $700,000 in which a maximum of $500,000 may be provided for eligible project costs by grant funding; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago be responsible for $200,000 of eligible project costs, plus any cost overruns or ineligible project costs of the project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receive the 2025 Semi-annual Snapshot Report providing an overview of enforcement activity for the first half of 2025; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby directs staff to provide 2 reports annually on an ongoing basis; one semi-annual snapshot report for Quarters 1 and 2, and one summary annual report reflecting the full year

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council adopt the proposed Emergency Extreme Heat Operational Response Policy, as presented.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby direct staff to convene a meeting of the Indigenous Relations Working Group to undertake a review of the Robinson Huron Treaty, including its implications, current context, and opportunities for education and engagement.

MacLeod WHEREAS on June 2 nd , 2025 the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC) Board of Directors has endorsed, and recommended for approval, the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development”; and WHEREAS the regional economic development model prescribed in the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development” will permanently replace the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC); NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago Council approves the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development”; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago Council authorizes the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Parry Sound to put the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development” into effect; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED the Township of The Archipelago Council authorizes the formal dissolution of the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC), to be

That By-law 2025-33, being a By-law to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan and to meet other Requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, be read and finally passed on the 18th day of July, 2025.

a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island A472 (Double Island), PCL 7096 SEC NS; Double Island or Island 472 Harrison in the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron, The Archipelago (Ballentine and Regan)

MacLeod That By-law 2025-34 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on July 18, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of July, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 18, 2025 be adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the July 18th, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on June 19th, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting Part Lot 11, Concession 11, Parts 3, 4 & 5, Plan 42R-21485, S/S LT 21447 & LT 38038, geographic township of Conger, The Archipelago as shown on the attached sketch submitted on June 13, 2025 which excludes the portions of the shore road allowance that abuts ES-1 Zoning.

WHEREAS the Healey Lake Property Owners Association Inc. have planned their Annual Healey Lake Regatta for Saturday, August 2, 2025 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, August 2, 2025, to be declared a Municipally Significant Event in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements for a Special Occasion Permit.

WHEREAS on June 2nd, 2025 the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC) Board of Directors has endorsed, and recommended for approval, the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development”; and WHEREAS the regional economic development model prescribed in the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development” will permanently replace the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC); NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago Council approves the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development”; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago Council authorizes the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Parry Sound to put the “Proposal for Regional Economic Development” into effect; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED the Township of The Archipelago Council authorizes the formal dissolution of the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative (WPSEDC), to be

That By-law A2118-25, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Lot 4, Plan M-192, Part 4, RP 42R8446, PCL 10795 S/S, geographic township of Conger, now in the Township of The Archipelago (428 Healey Lake Water)(Frazer and Beech), be read and passed on the 18th day of July, 2025.

Being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island A472 (Double Island), PCL 7096 SEC NS; Double Island or Island 472 Harrison in the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron, The Archipelago (Ballentine and Regan)

That By-law 2025-34, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on July 18, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 23rd day of July, 2025.