Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the October 17, 2025 Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 19, 2025, be approved.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the planning of a 20th Anniversary Celebration for the West Parry Sound Geography Network (WPSGN), to be held on November 19, 2025; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council express its encouragement for all municipal partners of the WPSGN to support and actively participate in this milestone event.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members are hereby approved to attend the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference, scheduled for January 18-20, 2026 in Toronto: Reeve Liverance; Deputy Reeve Sheard; Councillor MacLeod, Councillor Ashley, Councillor Cade Fraser, Councillor Manners, and Councillor Barton.

WHEREAS the Town of Cobalt has passed a resolution urging the Government of Ontario to make the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) program a permanent initiative; and WHEREAS the NORDS program has provided critical financial support to Northern Ontario municipalities to address infrastructure pressures arising from natural resource sector activities; and WHEREAS the program has demonstrated its value and effectiveness in supporting community development, economic growth, and long-term infrastructure planning; and WHEREAS rural and northern municipalities continue to experience infrastructure degradation due to agricultural activities, which are currently outside the scope of the program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Town of Cobalt's resolution calling on the Government of Ontario to: Make the NORDS program a permanent fixture of provincial support for Northern municipalities; Expand eligibility to include infrastructure impacts from agricultural activities; and Continue allowing municipalities to stack multi-year allocations to fund major infrastructure projects; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Northern Development, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalit

WHEREAS parents, students, and staff in the West Parry Sound area have been awaiting the completion of the new JK–12 school, which has experienced ongoing delays and a lack of clear communication regarding its progress and completion timeline; and WHEREAS the community has not received a response from the Minister of Education or Deputy Minister regarding requests for clear timelines and benchmark dates for the completion and occupancy of the new school; and WHEREAS the uncertainty surrounding the school’s completion has created anxiety and frustration among parents, students, and staff who are seeking a safe and stable learning environment; and WHEREAS Parents for Parry Sound have requested the collective support of all West Parry Sound municipalities in advocating for greater transparency and accountability from the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) and the Ministry of Education. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the request from Parents for Parry Sound and calls upon the Minister of Education and the Near North District School Board to: Provide a confirmed timeline and benchmark dates for the completion and occupancy of the new JK–12 Parry Sound school; Share public updates and findings from any investigations or reviews related to the project; and Ensure transparency, communication, and accountability in all remaining stages of construction and school readiness. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this re

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Pointe au Baril Lands Housing Project Update report and gives direction to staff to work with the Consultants to update the Environmental report, and to create a mitigation plan that complies with the recent changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007, and that the previously approved budget of $15,233.00 be reallocated to update the environmental report and create a mitigation plan.

That By-law 2025-38 , 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 Lot 33, Concession 9, in the geographic Township of Shawanaga, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22828 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22828 (Shortreed), be read and finally passed on the 17th day of October, 2025.

That By-law 2025-40 , being a By-law to Adopt a Corporate Policy Framework Policy, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of October, 2025.

That By-law 2025-41 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on October 17, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 17th day of October, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 17, 2025 be adjourned at 10:31 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on September 18, 2025, be approved.

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

WHEREAS the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is seeking to establish a Great Lakes Resilient Infrastructure Fund (GLRIF) in partnership with the Government of Ontario to help municipalities adapt to the growing impacts of extreme weather and protect the health of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin; and WHEREAS municipalities across the region, including the Township of The Archipelago, are experiencing increased shoreline erosion, flooding, and infrastructure strain due to more frequent and severe weather events; and WHEREAS the GLRIF would provide essential support to small and mid- sized municipalities to strengthen local infrastructure resilience and promote sustainable, climate-smart investment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago supports the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative’s efforts to establish the Great Lakes Resilient Infrastructure Fund; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED a letter of support be sent to His Worship Mat Siscoe, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and Mayor of the City of St. Catharines, endorsing the creation of the GLRIF; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, and Parry Sound- Muskoka MPP, Graydon Smith.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members are hereby approved to attend the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference, scheduled for January 18-20, 2026 in Toronto: Reeve Liverance; Deputy Reeve Sheard; Councillor MacLeod, Councillor Ashley, Councillor Cade Fraser, Councillor Manners, and Councillor Barton.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago supports the Township of Armour’s resolution dated September 9, 2025 requesting that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Producer Responsibility Organizations, work collaboratively with municipalities to address the financial and operations risks of stranded assets; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Chief Executive Officer of Circular Materials, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

That By-law 2025-39, being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of the Garden Channel in Georgian Bay, in front of Lot 26, Concession A, in the geographic Township of Cowper, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22832 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22832 (Miller Crewe Point Inc.), be read and finally passed on the 17th day of October, 2025.