Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the July 21, 2023 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 16, 2023, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on June 15, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on June 14, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 10:30 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 11:25 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the entire original shore road allowance, including existing encroachments, fronting Shawanaga, Concession 9 PT LT 32 RP PSR-1356, Parts 5 and RP 42R-5720 Parts 1 and 4 PT PCL on Richwood Drive, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the July 2023 Revised Council Correspondence listing.

WHEREAS community radio upholds, roots, promotes and advocates on behalf of the people, organizations, business and industry; and WHEREAS a strong community builds strong individuals, neighbourhoods, business and industry; and WHEREAS community radio renders a collective voice for the community, manifests and sustains the community's identity, and emerges, expands and advances the community; and WHEREAS airwaves are public property and not-for-profit community radio ownership provides community access to the airwaves and fosters programming based on community participation, reflects the special interests and needs of its listeners, stimulates cultural enrichment and socio-economic endeavours; WHEREAS community radio promotes diversity in the broadcasting of opinions, spoken word content and musical programming and focuses on the arts, local history and interests, needs and initiatives, including local and municipal news, current events and local sports all of which form the basis of the station's programming; WHEREAS today's commercial media landscape has become more centralized in corporate interests and less focused on comprehensive local coverage and content; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby recognizes the importance and validity of community radio and its value in preserving and building a local collective voice and identity while supporting and advocating local interests. The Township of The Archipelago supports an application for

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Community Support Services funding application to launch a Seniors Active Living Centre Program and commits to an in-kind support of between $1000 and $2000 for use of the Pointe au Baril Community Centre facilities, including kitchen, utilities, tables, chairs and set up of same at a mutually agreeable time between November, 2023 and March 31, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council adopt the amended Public Art Policy for the Township of The Archipelago to establish a framework and procedures for the procurement and display of Public Art.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby direct staff to pursue Site 9 Landfill expansion for an additional volume capacity of up to 40,000m3; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a capital budget allocation of $35,000 be pre-approved for the 2024 year.

That By-law 2023-27 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Conditional Contribution Agreement Between Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for Community Enhancement Program 7500124 Pointe Au Baril Meeting Room Modernization, be read and finally passed on this 21st day of July, 2023.

That By-law 2023-28 , being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Crane Lake, in front of Lot 26, Concession 10, in the geographic Township of Conger, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22188 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22188 (Van Wees/Haldane), be read and finally passed on this 21st day of July, 2023.

That By-law 2023-30 , being a By-law to Appoint a Deputy Clerk (Alana Torresan), be read and finally passed on this 21st day of July, 2023.

That By-law 2023-32 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on July 21, 2023, be read and finally passed on this 21st day of July, 2023.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 21, 2023 be adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on June 15, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council formally receive the application and direct staff to complete a full review of the application, circulate a notice of application to the surrounding area, and schedule a public meeting.

WHEREAS Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z02-23 (MacDonald, Dougal) is to rezone part of Island B369 from the Coastal Island Residential (CR) Zone to the Natural State Conservation (NSC) zone to maintain the property in its natural state in perpetuity, in line with the Conservation Easement entered into with Georgian Bay Land Trust; and WHEREAS the owner has submitted a request for application fees to be refunded; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to refund the application fees of $1,200 for application Z02-23.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 223 Healey Lake Water, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 323 Healey Lake Water, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure, and conveyance of the original shore road allowance subject to the applicant submitting a deeming by-law application with the required fee. The subject property was created by a registered Plan of Subdivision and requires a deeming by-law passed by Council, and registered on title, thereby allowing the shore road allowance to merge on title with the respective lot.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the July 2023 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares the August 5, 2023 Healey Lake Regatta at Lakeshore Marina & Chalets a Municipally Significant Event in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements for a Special Occasion Permit.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby directs staff to purchase and distribute a further 100 FoodCycler units (50 Maestro and 50 FC-30) for residents of The Archipelago this year, and that Council recognize the commitment required by staff and the potential reduced capacity for ongoing projects this year; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED that Council plans to continue the program with planned additional units available in 2024 pending the budget acceptance and directs staff to look at alternative distribution models for next year.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby direct staff to pursue Site 9 Landfill expansion for an additional volume capacity of up to 40,000m3; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a capital budget allocation of $35,000 be pre-approved for the 2024 year.

That By-law 2023-29, being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement between N.D. McLennan (Crane Lake Condominium) and the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on this 21st day of July.

That By-law 2023-31, being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between 2540653 Ontario Limited and the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on this 21st day of July, 2023.