Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the January 16, 2026 Council Agenda, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 12, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on December 11, 2025, be approved.

WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is a partner municipality of the Parry Sound Public Library; and WHEREAS the Government of Canada has introduced new legislation through Bill C-15 that threatens interlibrary loans by repealing Paragraphs 19(1)(d) to (g.1) of the Canada Post Corporations Act that currently provides a reduced rate of postage rate for library materials, including those shared through interlibrary loans; and WHEREAS interlibrary loans are a critical component of library services in Canada and rely on the reduced postage provisions of the Canada Post Corporation Act to ensure equitable access to materials for millions of library users; and WHEREAS the proposed amendments would allow Canada Post to increase postage rates for library materials without parliamentary or governmental oversight, placing significant financial pressure on library systems and threatening the continued delivery of this essential service that supports access, equity, and literacy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby requests that the Government of Canada withdraw the proposed amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act contained in Bill C-15 that would eliminate reduced postage rates for library materials; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Honourable Joel Lightbound, Parry Sound-Muskoka MP, Scott Aitchison, and the Parry Sound Public Librar

WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members and employers for more than two decades; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has passed legislative changes to OMERS’ governance structure through Bill 68; and WHEREAS these changes would replace the current OMERS Sponsors Corporation with a new Sponsors Council that would lose its corporate status and independent resources; and WHEREAS the proposed model could allow pension decisions affecting municipal employers and employees to be made without meaningful municipal oversight, increasing financial risk for municipalities and local taxpayers; and WHEREAS municipalities are already under significant financial strain and cannot absorb additional pension costs without consequences for property taxes or local services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; and FURTHER

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget funding of $500.00 towards the Unite for Good Gathering, Anishinaabe Knowledge Event being held on February 27, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget sponsorship of the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle Awards Night at the silver level for $1000.

MacLeod WHEREAS projects planned for 2026 Capital Budget are requested to be pre-approved before the formal budget adoption to facilitate timely delivery of products and services, continued or improved level-of-service delivery, and competitive pricing; and WHEREAS projects proposed include a fleet pickup truck replacement, backhoe boom sweeper attachment, Bayfield retaining wall replacement, Pointe au Baril wharf wall dock replacement, and Woods Bay access point landing and dock replacement; and WHEREAS the estimated financial impact of the proposed pre-budget approvals is estimated to be $340,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the pre-budget projects and an amount of $340,000 for the identified projects prior to the formal budget adoption.

NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Council for Township of The Archipelago supports the attached resolution from the Town of Parry Sound, requesting that the Near North District School Board replace the three tennis courts on the Parry Sound JK-Grade 12 school property; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Education, MPP Graydon Smith , Parents for Parry Sound, Community Schools Alliance, West Parry Sound Municipalities and First Nations in West Parry Sound.

That By-law 2026-01 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on January 16, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 16th day of January, 2026.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 16, 2026 be adjourned at 12:54 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 12, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised January 2026 Council Correspondence listing.

WHEREAS the Township's current records management system no longer meets operational, security, and compliance needs; and WHEREAS pre-budget approval will allow timely procurement and implementation of a new system in 2026; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget funding of $50,000 for the acquisition and implementation of records management software; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that staff be authorized to proceed with procurement in accordance with Township policies.

WHEREAS projects planned for 2026 Capital Budget are requested to be pre-approved before the formal budget adoption to facilitate timely delivery of products and services, continued or improved level-of-service delivery, and competitive pricing; and WHEREAS projects proposed include a fleet pickup truck replacement, backhoe boom sweeper attachment, Bayfield retaining wall replacement, Pointe au Baril wharf wall dock replacement, and Woods Bay access point landing and dock replacement; and WHEREAS the estimated financial impact of the proposed pre-budget approvals is estimated to be $340,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the pre- budget projects and an amount of $340,000 for the identified projects prior to the formal budget adoption.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receives the 2026 Capital Budget as presented.

WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago has undertaken a range of initiatives to support the identification, mapping, removal and control of invasive phragmites for over a decade; and WHEREAS the Township has collaborated with and provided funding support to organizations including Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere, Georgian Bay Forever, and local cottage associations to advance co- ordinated, on the ground removal efforts, monitoring, and public educations initiatives; and WHEREAS these partnerships have enabled targeted interventions in priority shoreline areas, wetlands, road allowances and other high-risk locations across the Township; and WHEREAS municipal efforts have included supporting approved mechanical control methods, such as cutting, rolling, and biomass removal, in areas where phragmites threatens native habitat, drainage infrastructure, and shoreline access; and WHEREAS the Township has recognized that the identification, mapping, removal, and control of invasive phragmites requires sustained multi-year management; and WHEREAS the Township has welcomed the efforts of the Ministry of Transportation to remove invasive phragmites upstream along provincial highway corridors; and WHEREAS the Township applauds provincial government recognition, support, and funding through the Invasive Species Centre for the removal and control of invasive Phragmites. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago requests the Ministry of Natural Resources commit

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 16, 2026 be adjourned at 12:54 p.m.