Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the April 19th, 2024 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on March 21, 2024, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 11:52 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(g) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 11:53 a.m.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the April 19th, 2024 Revised Council Correspondence listing.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby approve, contingent upon budget considerations, Banko Creative Studio’s proposal for Council Communications Training, at a cost of $3,750.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby appoints Councillor Lundy as a member to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Services Board, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council members are approved to attend the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association Spring Meeting on May 17, 2024 at the Emsdale Community Centre: Councillor Peter Frost, Councillor Tom Lundy, and Councillor Dan MacLeod.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the draft resolution promoting source water protection through a circular economy and/or polluter pay principal for single-use plastics, and directs staff to submit it to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative for consideration at their Annual General Meeting on May 15-17, 2024. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that, if required, staff of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative are permitted to make any necessary modifications to the draft resolution.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Township of Perry's February 26, 2024 resolution requesting that the Province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling products from all sources; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, and the Honourable Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka.

MacLeod WHEREAS the Ontario Auditor General's annual report on public health from December 2023 indicates that Public Health Ontario is proposing the phasing-out of free provincial water testing services for private drinking water; and WHEREAS free private drinking water testing services has played a pivotal role in safeguarding public health, particularly in rural communities, including the entire Township of The Archipelago, that rely predominantly on private drinking water; and WHEREAS the removal of free private drinking water testing could lead to a reduction in testing, potentially increasing the risk of waterborne diseases in these vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS the tragic events in Walkerton, Ontario underscored the critical importance of safe drinking water. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Township of The Archipelago hereby requests that the Province reconsider and ultimately decide against the proposed phasing-out of free private drinking water testing services. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to all Ontario municipalities, Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks, Minister of Health, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the IT Strategy Plan prepared by the Perry Group; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to implement the recommendations contained in the report.

WHEREAS on April 10, 2024, the Province of Ontario released for comment the proposed 2023 Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024; and WHEREAS The Township of The Archipelago is a rural water access municipality, located within a UNESCO designated biosphere – the Georgian Bay Biosphere/Mindoo Gamii; and WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago has reviewed the proposed changes and has raised concerns with respect to the following: The elimination of third party appeals to municipally approved official plans, official plan amendments, zoning by-laws and zoning by-law amendments. The elimination of the requirement to pre-consult on planning applications prior to submitting. The continuation of supporting growth within rural areas and removing the requirement for it to be “locally appropriate”. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago direct staff to submit comments to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) in response to the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and Bill 185, supporting the Township of The Archipelago’s strategic priorities and Official Plan policies to protect and preserve the natural environment and rural waterfront recreational character within the Township of The Archipelago.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to prepare and execute a lease agreement with Bubba Shady's BBQ, with appropriate terms and conditions, with considerations of financial impacts, appropriate zoning requirements and condition of the building and property inspections.

a By-law to adopt the budget for all sums required for 2024 for the purposes of the Corporation of The Township of The Archipelago.

a By-law to Set and Levy the Rates of Taxation for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2024.

MacLeod Being a By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2024.

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-22461 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22461 (Walker).

a By-law to Delegate Administrative Planning Authority to Planning Staff in the Township of The Archipelago.

a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on April 19th, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 19th, 2024 be adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 22, 2024, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes Councillor Scott Sheard to attend the May 6, 2024 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Day on Parliament Hill event in Ottawa.

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 emergency response services to all residents residing in Ward 6, in addition to the current services provided by Township of Seguin.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby approve, contingent upon budget considerations, Banko Creative Studio’s proposal for Council Communications Training, at a cost of $3,750.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council members are approved to attend the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association Spring Meeting on May 17, 2024 at the Emsdale Community Centre: Councillor Peter Frost, Councillor Tom Lundy, and Councillor Dan MacLeod.

WHEREAS the Ontario Auditor General's annual report on public health from December 2023 indicates that Public Health Ontario is proposing the phasing-out of free provincial water testing services for private drinking water; and WHEREAS free private drinking water testing services has played a pivotal role in safeguarding public health, particularly in rural communities, including the entire Township of The Archipelago, that rely predominantly on private drinking water; and WHEREAS the removal of free private drinking water testing could lead to a reduction in testing, potentially increasing the risk of waterborne diseases in these vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS the tragic events in Walkerton, Ontario underscored the critical importance of safe drinking water. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Township of The Archipelago hereby requests that the Province reconsider and ultimately decide against the proposed phasing-out of free private drinking water testing services. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to all Ontario municipalities, Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks, Minister of Health, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka.

Being a By-law to adopt the budget for all sums required for 2024 for the purposes of the Corporation of The Township of The Archipelago.

Being a By-law to establish the Capping Parameters for the 2024 Final Taxes for the Commercial and Industrial Classes.

Being a By-law to Set and Levy the Rates of Taxation for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2024.

Being a By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2024.

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-22461 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22461 (Walker).

Being a By-law to Delegate Administrative Planning Authority to Planning Staff in the Township of The Archipelago.

Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on April 19th, 2024.