Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the June 19th, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 21st, 2026, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 346 Healey Lake Water, Township of The Archipelago, as shown on the attached schedule submitted on May 17, 2026; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road subject to a deeming by-law being passed by Council, and registered on title, thereby allowing the shore road allowance to merge on title with the respective lot.

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

WHEREAS the Healey Lake Property Owners Association Inc. have planned their Annual Healey Lake Regatta for Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Lakeshore Marina and Chalets under a Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago designates the Healey Lake Regatta, scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, to be declared a Municipally Significant Event in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements for a Special Occasion Permit.

WHEREAS education facilities underpin successful communities across Ontario; and WHEREAS the Canadore College Parry Sound campus has the enormous potential to evolve into the core post secondary education hub for our region; and WHEREAS all municipalities in West Parry Sound require accessible training, in our area, that fuels our economic growth with skilled workers; and WHEREAS the focus on skilled trades critical to the economic prosperity and development of Parry Sound District, namely: practical nursing and health professionals, Red Seal certification programs and associated apprenticeship programs that include construction, marine techs, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, propane handling, construction project management, hospitality, etc.; and WHEREAS The Archipelago views Canadore College Parry Sound campus as a regional workforce development hub for Parry Sound District and beyond to reduce barriers to skilled trade education; and WHEREAS the decision to close the local campus is detrimental to our communities across West Parry Sound, this decision shifts the burden onto students, employers, healthcare organizations, municipalities, and families in a region that already faces barriers to post-secondary access; and WHEREAS The Archipelago supports the Town of Parry Sound resolution regarding the announced closure of Canadore College Parry Sound Campus. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago requests reconsideration of the closure of the

WHEREAS Highway 400/69 is a critical transportation corridor that supports the movement of people, goods, emergency services, and economic activity throughout northern Ontario; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has undertaken the twinning and extension of Highway 400 to improve road safety, capacity, and regional connectivity, and the Township of The Archipelago supports the transportation, economic, and public safety benefits associated with its completion; and WHEREAS future highway expansion may affect municipal roads, emergency services, land use planning, the Township’s attainable housing development, infrastructure capacity, environmental stewardship, community access, and economic development within The Archipelago; and WHEREAS the Township's unique geography, dispersed settlement pattern, and service delivery responsibilities require careful consideration in future highway planning, particularly regarding access and interchange opportunities serving Pointe au Baril and other communities; and WHEREAS the 4-laning of Highway 400 between Parry Sound and Sudbury is a generational change to the residents and businesses of the Township; and WHEREAS the Council of the Township of The Archipelago initiated a socio-economic planning framework to ensure sustainability of the Pointe au Baril Station settlement area on Highway 69 with this significant generational change; and WHEREAS the Council of the Township of The Archipelago presented to the Ministry at a ROMA 2026 deputat

WHEREAS a local improvement request was submitted by Monica Gemeinhardt for the upgrade of Ramsey-Johnston Road from summer-only maintenance to year-round maintenance; and WHEREAS the road does not meet the technical feasibility for year-round maintenance due to a grade exceeding 11%; and WHEREAS the request does not have current permissions under Section 13.9 of the Official Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the local improvement request LIC-002 Gemeinhardt Ramsey-Johnston Rd to move to benefiting property petition.

WHEREAS Council approved $70,000 in the 2026 Capital Budget for the replacement of the Pointe au Baril Transfer Station docks; and WHEREAS it was determined that the Transfer Station’s encapsulated HDPE dock floats are in satisfactory condition; and WHEREAS as a result of the reduced scope, an estimated $50,000 remains available within the 2026 Capital Budget for the Pointe au Baril Transfer Station dock project; and WHEREAS the Bayfield Access Point Retaining Wall project is anticipated to require additional funding to accommodate professional design services and the installation of required safety features, including handrail guards, due to the height of the structure. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby approves the reallocation of the remaining $50,000 from the Pointe au Baril Transfer Station dock capital project to the 2026 Bayfield Access Point Retaining Wall capital project.

WHEREAS the Township desires to have boundary signage installed on Highway 69 identifying the Township boundaries; and WHEREAS the selected design is a simplified design corresponding to ‘Option #2’ from the Ministry of Transportation Boundary Sign Options – Single Teir – Non Bil.; and WHEREAS installation will be completed by the Ministry of Transportation at no cost to the Township. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve design option #2 for the Highway 69 boundary signs, consisting solely of the text “Township of The Archipelago”.

That By-law 2026-24 , 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 75003434 Pointe Au Baril Rink renovation, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.

MacLeod That By-law 2026-25 , being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Town of Parry Sound for Household Waste Disposal at MacFarlane Street Depot, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.

That By-law 2026-26 , being a By-law to Authorize the Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere (GBB) and the Township of The Archipelago for Environmental Services, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.

MacLeod That By-law 2026-27 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on June 19, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 19, 2026 be adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 22nd, 2026, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 24 North Fork Road, Township of The Archipelago, as shown on the attached schedule submitted on May 14, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 346 Healey Lake Water, Township of The Archipelago, as shown on the attached schedule submitted on May 17, 2026; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road subject to a deeming by-law being 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 Revised June 2026 Council Correspondence listing.

WHEREAS a local improvement request was submitted by Gerry Haarmeyer for the upgrade of Kapikog North Road, Munro Drive, Kapikog Dam Road up to Joyce Lane, and Joyce Lane from summer-only maintenance to year-round maintenance; and WHEREAS the estimated capital cost of the proposed works is $855,000, to be apportioned equally among 37 benefiting properties, with an estimated annual operating cost of $63,800 to be borne by the South Archipelago area; and WHEREAS Council has reviewed the request and deems it appropriate to proceed to the next stage of the Local Improvement Charge Policy, in accordance with By-law 2025-44, being a formal petition of the benefiting properties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the Local Improvement Request LIC-001 Haarmeyer to proceed to a formal petition of support.

That By-law 2026-25, being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Town of Parry Sound for Household Waste Disposal at MacFarlane Street Depot, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.

That By-law 2026-27, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on June 19, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 19th day of June, 2026.