Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the April 25th, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on March 20st, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 9:19 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the April 2025 Revised Council Directions Report, as distributed.

WHEREAS in January 2024, the Township received a request from a resident seeking the Township’s support in obtaining an Archipelago-specific postal code, citing ongoing concerns with mailing addresses that reference neighbouring municipalities due to the location of postal boxes; and WHEREAS Council recognized the importance of community identity and consistency in mailing addresses for residents and property owners, and WHEREAS Residents in South Archipelago must seek confirmation of residency in the North to apply for provincial services due being addressed to Mactier postal code that resides in the South, and WHEREAS following discussion and deliberation, Council passed a resolution on January 19, 2024, in support of further exploring solutions to address these concerns; and WHEREAS due to delays from Canada Post in responding to the Township's inquiries, staff initiated the Mailing Place Name Recognition and Civic Addressing Request process with Canada Post, seeking to align community names such as Crane Lake, Blackstone Lake, Healey Lake, Kapikog Lake, Skerryvore , and Woods Bay with residents’ actual locations; and WHEREAS Council was recently advised by the Canada Post Corporation that they are unable to proceed with any changes to mailing place recognition or postal codes in The Archipelago at this time, due to financial circumstances of the Corporation, but encouraged the Township to document its efforts and reaffirm its commitment to continued dialogue on this matte

WHEREAS the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) published Provincial election priorities to share with candidates and political parties; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago is a Member of AMCTO; and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago wishes to actively support priorities promoting good governance, fiscal responsibility and proper funding for municipalities to ensure that The Township is able to provide services for residents and businesses necessary to support its Official Plan and Strategic Plan when meeting with government officials, MPP’s and political party representatives. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following election priorities of AMCTO provide guidance to Township Council and Staff in their deliberations with government officials, MPP’s and political party representatives when discussing Township priorities: That the Province commit to a Social and Economic Prosperity Review so that municipalities can support communities, residents and businesses better with enhanced clarity for who does what and who pays for what; That the Province review what levels of government are responsible for public programs and services to better address service delivery needs; That the Province provide municipalities with stable, predictable funding and investment that match the value and cost of service delivery; That the Province modernize, harmonize, streamline and simplify legislation that enables local service delivery whil

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the letter dated September 20, 2024, by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, regarding the Ontario Deposit Return Program. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford; Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Todd McCarthy; Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy; Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP, Graydon Smith.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes Councillor Lundy to attend the Spring District of Parry Sound Municipal Association Meeting, scheduled for May 23, 2025 in Callander.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the Township’s feedback on the Town of Parry Sound’s Waterfront Master Plan, as outlined in the attached submission, and directs staff to submit the document to the Town of Parry Sound and the consultants responsible for the development of the Master Plan as the Township’s formal input; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to circulate a copy of the submission to Mayor McGarvey, CAO Harris, MPP Graydon Smith, MP Scott Aitchison, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve holding the Committee of the Whole meeting on July 17, 2025, at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, moving the meeting from the regular Council Chamber into the community.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize staff to move forward with organizing the official public launch event on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, in celebration of the Township’s 45th anniversary, and to unveil the Township’s new logo and branding as part of the event.

MacLeod WHEREAS Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) is a modern approach to environmental management which integrates information and decisions made to achieve collective, watershed-wide goals; and WHEREAS management of the Muskoka River Watershed requires coordination between the provincial government, regional and local watershed municipalities, First Nations and environmental stakeholders; and WHEREAS one of the next steps in bringing an IWM approach to the watershed is to form a Muskoka River Watershed IWM staff working group. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago supports in principle pursuing an IWM approach for the Muskoka River Watershed; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED that staff be directed to participate as a member of the Muskoka River Watershed Consortium; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution of support be circulated to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP, and the Muskoka Watershed municipalities and First Nations.

WHEREAS the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum; and WHEREAS the Moose Hide Campaign was founded along the 'Highway of Tears' in British Columbia in response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous; and WHEREAS the Moose Hide Campaign has distributed over five million moose hide pins that each spark five conversations about issues of violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum; and WHEREAS wearing the moose hide pin demonstrates a commitment to honour, respect and protect the women and children in your life, end gender-based violence and take meaningful action towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Township of The Archipelago proclaims May 15, 2025, as Moose Hide Campaign Day.

That By-law 2025-18 , being a By-law to adopt a revised Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards, including provisions regarding political endorsements, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.

That By-law 2025-19 , being a By-law to adopt the budget for all sums required for 2025 for the purposes of the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.

That By-law 2025-20 , being a By-law to Establish the Capping Parameters for the 2025 Final Taxes for the Commercial and Industrial Classes, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.

That By-law, 2025-21 , being a By-law to Set and Levy the Rates of Taxation for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2025, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.

That By-law 2025-23 , being a By-law to authorize a guarantee pursuant to a letter loan agreement in respect of financing to be provided to the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre Joint Municipal Service Board, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.

That By-law 2025-24 , being a By-law to authorize the execution of Endeavour Master Services & Non-Disclosure Agreement & the Sylogist Gov ERP Implementation Proposal, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Official Amendment By-law No.24, bring a By-law for 38 South Crane Lake Road (Ponzo-Foster), be

a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on April 25th, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 25, 2025 be adjourned at 11:19 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 21st, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 9:17 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to approve previous closed meeting minutes.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the letter dated September 20, 2024, by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, regarding the Ontario Deposit Return Program. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford; Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Todd McCarthy; Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy; Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP, Graydon Smith.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize staff to move forward with organizing the official public launch event on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, in celebration of the Township’s 45th anniversary, and to unveil the Township’s new logo and branding as part of the event.

WHEREAS Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) is a modern approach to environmental management which integrates information and decisions made to achieve collective, watershed-wide goals; and WHEREAS management of the Muskoka River Watershed requires coordination between the provincial government, regional and local watershed municipalities, First Nations and environmental stakeholders; and WHEREAS one of the next steps in bringing an IWM approach to the watershed is to form a Muskoka River Watershed IWM staff working group. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago supports in principle pursuing an IWM approach for the Muskoka River Watershed; and FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED that staff be directed to participate as a member of the Muskoka River Watershed Consortium; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution of support be circulated to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP, and the Muskoka Watershed municipalities and First Nations.

Being a By-law to Set Tax Ratios for Municipal Purposes for the Year 2025, be read and finally passed on the 25th day of April, 2025.

Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on April 25th, 2025.