Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the March 22, 2024 revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 23rd, 2024, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on February 22nd, 2024, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 2:54 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the March 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the revised March 2024 Council Correspondence listing.

WHEREAS World Autism Day will be recognized on April 2, 2024, in Canada thanks to Senator Jim Munson's Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and WHEREAS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in every 66 Canadian children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and approximately 1-2% of the Canadian population is on the autism spectrum; and WHEREAS ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over the life of each person as well. A child on the autism spectrum will become an adult on the autism spectrum; and WHEREAS Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Since 1973, Autism Ontario has been providing support, information, and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals across the province; and WHEREAS Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its regions share common goals of providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares April 2, 2024 as World Autis

WHEREAS municipal public works departments from across the Province of Ontario provide invaluable services to our communities ensuring the health and safety of all residents; and WHEREAS if it was not for our municipal public works employees from across the Province of Ontario maintaining our public roads systems, our communities would not be able to function as emergency personnel could not respond to calls, school buses could not get our children to school, residents would not be able to get to work, school or appointments and many more basic functions would not be able to happen; and WHEREAS municipal public works departments are already feeling the impacts of a labour shortage, which will only be exasperated over the next three to five years, which will cause levels of service municipalities are able to provide to ensure the health and safety of our residents to decrease; and WHEREAS there is currently no provincial-wide course that properly trains potential municipal public works employees, specifically relating to municipal heavy equipment. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago supports the work of the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors to develop a Municipal Equipment Operator Course to address this issue; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED the Township of The Archipelago calls on the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skilled Trades to fully fund the Municipal Equipment Operator Course in 2024 through the Skill

NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the final report 'Achieving Organizational Excellence’ prepared by Linton Consulting Services Inc. and adopt the recommendations contained therein for implementation.

WHEREAS there has been community interest in the construction of a roof over the existing outdoor rink on the Pointe Au Baril Community Centre property; and WHEREAS a community group was formed, titled PABPlex Community Initiative group who is looking to assist the Township in the submission of a funding application, with project management, and with the construction of the proposed roof and other improvements; and WHEREAS staff have identified six phases of the project to achieve the end vision. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve 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 up to $200,000 for the Phase 1 Roof Over Rink scope of work; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a minimum of 10% of the total eligible project costs be borne by the Township of The Archipelago, with the Township to be responsible for any cost overages.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Town of Petrolia and the Town of Goderich's resolutions calling upon the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) boards to re-establish a combined OGRA and ROMA annual conference; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister Paul Calandra, Parry Sound Muskoka MPP, Graydon Smith, and surrounding West Parry Sound Municipalities.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Town of Lincoln's February 28, 2024, resolution urging the Provincial Government to support increasing funding to both public libraries and community museums. Recognizing these institutions as national assets and strategically investing in their potential will contribute significantly to renewing post-pandemic social cohesion, economic well-being, and community resilience; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the surrounding West Parry Sound municipalities.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. Z01-24 (PRICE) and direct staff to complete a full review of the application, conduct a site visit, circulate a notice of application to the surrounding area, and schedule a public 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 surveying other marinas, an increase of 5-10% is common in 2024; and WHEREAS Holiday Cove Marina does not offer the same suite of services as other marinas yet we look to remain in line with market rates. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the Fee Schedule provided for Holiday Cove Marina for 2024.

That By-law 2024-12, being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Shawanaga Inlet of Georgian Bay, in front of Location ML-25, Part of the Annulled Portion of the Geographic Township of Shawanaga, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22398 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22398 (Walker), be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of March, 2024.

MacLeod That By-law 2024-13, being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Fire Protection Services Agreement between the Town of Parry Sound and the Township of The Archipelago and to Appoint a Chief Fire Official, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of March, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago amends the resolution by adding "Crane and Blackstone Lake Roads" following the words 'South Kapikog Road'.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago defer the amended resolution to a later date.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago direct staff to research the history and policies related to seasonal roads maintenance in the Township and to provide an outline of the process and resources required to fully investigate the implications, requirements, feasibility, and associated costs to upgrade North Kapikog Road, Munro Drive, Joyce Lane, South Kapikog Road, and Crane and Blackstone Lake Roads to an acceptable standard for winter maintenance.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago direct staff to explore options and to provide an outline of the process required to provide fire suppression services to nine properties located on and around Hellangone Lake.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago defers the resolution to a later date.

That By-law 2024-14, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on March 22, 2024, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of March, 2024.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 22, 2024 be adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 2:51 p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the revised March 2024 Council Correspondence listing.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Town of Lincoln's February 28, 2024, resolution urging the Provincial Government to support increasing funding to both public libraries and community museums. Recognizing these institutions as national assets and strategically investing in their potential will contribute significantly to renewing post-pandemic social cohesion, economic well-being, and community resilience; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the surrounding West Parry Sound municipalities.

WHEREAS the Pointe Au Baril Community Centre is a community gathering space overlooking Georgian Bay that offers many amenities; and WHEREAS 2023 usage included 32 single community event bookings and 5 recurring community event bookings, totalling nearly 160 community events, and 10 private booking events; and WHEREAS Staff have developed a decision-making framework that will clearly define when cleaning fee and damage deposits are to be collected which will enhance event planning, administrative procedures, and equity; and WHEREAS Staff have heard community feedback about the desire for evening use and have proposed a 4-month period from May to September in which the operating hours of the Pointe Au Baril Community Centre on Tuesday’s will be 12pm -7pm, which will hopefully increase satisfaction and usage of the community space. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the 2023 usage information, accept Staff’s recommendation to adopt the cleaning fee and deposit decision-making framework, and support the changed operating hours on Tuesday’s from 1pm – 8pm during May to September of 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago directs staff to proceed with Phase 2 of the Pointe au Baril Lands Development with the exception of the Housing Market Analysis; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED that staff initiate discussions with J.L. Richards & Associates regarding the Terms of Reference for the proposed outcomes of the Housing Market Analysis.

That By-law 2024-13, being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Fire Protection Services Agreement between the Town of Parry Sound and the Township of The Archipelago and to Appoint a Chief Fire Official, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of March, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 22, 2024 be adjourned at 3:10 p.m.