Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the December 13, 2024 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

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

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised December 2024 Council Correspondence listing.

WHEREAS there may be surplus or deficit funds in various departments for 2024; and WHEREAS these funds should be transferred to/from reserves for future use. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that any surplus for 2024 be transferred to reserves to offset future expenditures, or if a deficit occurs it will be offset by appropriate reserves.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the closure of the Municipal Office from Tuesday, December 24th to Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for the Holidays.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff to bring the Draft Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-laws to the January Council Meeting to be considered for adoption.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves a cost of living increase to staff, effective January 1, 2025, in the amount of 3.0% as indicated by the Consumer Price Index and local market trends.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago support the Parry Sound Curling Club's funding application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for accessibility improvements to the Curling Club building.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference on May 5-7, 2025 in North Bay: Councillor Ashley, Councillor MacLeod, Councillor Frost and Councillor Lundy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Ontario Municipalities Association (AMO) Conference on August 17-20, 2025 in Ottawa: Reeve Liverance, Councillor Sheard, Councillor MacLeod, and Councillor Lundy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference on May 29-June 1, 2025 in Ottawa: Councillor Sheard and Councillor Manners.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Members of Council are approved to attend the following meetings: March 5-7, 2025 Great Lakes Day in Washington, DC and May 14-17, 2025 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative AGM in Milwaukee, WI.: Reeve Liverance and Councillor Sheard.

That By-law 2024-46 , being a By-law To Authorize Borrowing from Time to Time to Meet Current Expenditures During the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

That By-law 2024-47 , being a By-Law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy, for the payment of taxes, and for penalty and interest at 1.25% per month and authorize the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PAP) and Automatic Tax Installment Withdrawal (ATIW), be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

That By-law 2024-48 , being a By-law to appoint members of Council to the Committee of Adjustment, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

MacLeod That By-law A2115-24 , being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island B601 (Good Cheer Island), in front of geographic Township of Cowper, The Archipelago (Portincross Estates Limited), be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

That By-law 2024-49 , being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Fire Protection Services (Crane Lake Area) between the Township of Seguin and the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

MacLeod That By-law 2024-50 , being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of The Solicitor General, on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police for the provision of 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

MacLeod That By-law 2024-51 , being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between SJB Construction Inc. and the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

That By-law 2024-52 , being a By-law to Appoint a Chief Administrative Officer for the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

WHEREAS The Township of The Archipelago is a forward- thinking, fiscally responsible, and socially progressive municipality; and WHEREAS The Township of The Archipelago is comprised of area-rated neighbourhoods of North Archipelago and South Archipelago; and WHEREAS South Archipelago includes Wards 4, 5, and 6 that serve the unique and distinct communities of the inland lakes of Blackstone Lake, Crane Lake, Healey Lake, and Kapikog Lake; Woods Bay and the Moon River Basin; and the San Souci – Copperhead area; and WHEREAS Near Northern and Northern communities in Canada face significant logistical challenges due to their isolated locations and challenging environmental conditions; and WHEREAS community members and business owners have identified current and future critical success factors for sustaining their communities, namely, affordable and attainable housing, high-speed, cost-effective internet, community infrastructure that supports working families, and young people who can seek employment and remain in their community; and WHEREAS successful communities with affordable and attainable housing have services available to residents including health services, recreational activities, food stores, fuel, etc.; and WHEREAS our effective businesses and service providers require workers and families with affordable and attainable housing; and WHEREAS the Township has no settlement area and accompanying services and infrastructure within the South Archipelago; and WHEREAS the CAO

WHEREAS The Township of The Archipelago is a forward- thinking, fiscally responsible, AND socially progressive municipality; and WHEREAS Pointe au Baril Station is the designated settlement area within the Township of The Archipelago; and WHEREAS Pointe au Baril Station is a critical supply chain hub for Wards 1, 2, AND 3 in North Archipelago; and WHEREAS Near Northern AND Northern communities in Canada face significant logistical challenges due to their isolated locations AND challenging environmental conditions; and WHEREAS Hwy 400/69 4-lane expansion nearing completion will bypass our settlement area; and WHEREAS our mainland and highway-based settlement community in the North Archipelago has seen a retraction of businesses and services, loss of long-established development, and empty buildings and undeveloped property along Hwy 69; and WHEREAS community members and business owners have identified current and future critical success factors for a sustainable community, namely, affordable and attainable housing, high-speed, cost-effective internet, community infrastructure that supports working families, the elderly who wish to remain in their community, and young people who can seek employment and remain in their community; and WHEREAS successful communities with affordable and attainable housing have services available to residents including health services, recreational activities, food stores, fuel, etc; and WHEREAS our effective businesses and service providers require

That By-law 2024-53 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 13, 2024, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 13, 2024 be adjourned at 12:09 p.m.

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff to bring the Draft Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-laws to the January Council Meeting to be considered for adoption.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the 2025 Observances Recognition Calendar.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Conference on May 5-7, 2025 in North Bay: Councillor Ashley, Councillor MacLeod, Councillor Frost and Councillor Lundy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of Council be approved to attend the Ontario Goods Roads Association (OGRA) Conference on March 30-April 2, 2025 in Toronto: Councillor Cade Fraser.

WHEREAS the Georgian Bay Land Trust (GBLT) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization that is committed to the protection and preservation of natural lands in the largest fresh-water archipelago in the world, Georgian Bay; and WHEREAS the GBLT protects over 7500 acres of significant wilderness land and critical habitat along the eastern shore of Georgian Bay and the North Channel; and WHEREAS the efforts of the GBLT have preserved a significant part of The Township of The Archipelago’s natural state for the enjoyment of future generations and the protection of wildlife; and WHEREAS many of our residents’ support and participate in land monitoring, protection of unique natural state land and reserves, and preserving the natural and cultural characteristics of these properties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago recognizes Bill Lougheed, Executive Director of the GBLT, for his tireless contributions to the natural state of Georgian Bay, his focus on leveraging scientific resources to our community’s benefit, and proactive support of the natural state in Georgian Bay; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council and Staff of The Township of The Archipelago offers sincere congratulations on Bill Lougheed’s retirement and look forward to his future endeavours supporting the eastern shore of Georgian Bay.

That By-law A2115-24, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) Island B601 (Good Cheer Island), in front of geographic Township of Cowper, The Archipelago (Portincross Estates Limited), be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

That By-law 2024-50, being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of The Solicitor General, on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police for the provision of 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.

That By-law 2024-51, being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between SJB Construction Inc. and the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of December, 2024.