Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 17th, 2026, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 16th, 2026, be approved.

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

MacLeod WHEREAS the Pointe au Baril Arts and Culture Club has organized two “Arts on the Bay” dinner theatre performances to be held on July 15 and August 12, 2026, at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, and has applied for a Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares each of the “Arts on the Bay” dinner theatre performances scheduled for July 15 and August 12, 2026 to be Municipally Significant Events for the purposes of meeting the requirements of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in support of the Special Occasion Permit.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council provide direction to staff to proceed with the procurement and installation of two new fire danger rating signs; one located near the beginning of South Shore Rd, Pointe au Baril and one located near the beginning of North Shore Rd, Pointe au Baril.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council acknowledges that in order for the Township to issue income tax receipts for donations supporting the construction of the SSCA sport courts and fitness centre, the facilities must remain open and accessible for public use; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council acknowledges that any restrictions limiting public access to these facilities may affect the Township’s ability to issue income tax receipts for future donations and may also impact eligibility for future Community Grant funding; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2026 Community Grant for the Sans Souci and Copperhead Association (SSCA) in the amount of $10,571.84; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that as part of the 2026 Community Grant approval process, the Township requires the Sans Souci and Copperhead Association (SSCA) Executive to meet with Township staff to clarify statements contained in the 2026 Community Grant Request letter indicating that the “sport courts and fitness centre may be restricted during July and August, the peak summer months, to SSCA members and their guests,” and to discuss the potential implications of such restrictions.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2026 community grant for Skerryvore Ratepayers Association in the amount of $258.89.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2026 community grant for Healey Lake Property Owners Association & Healey Lake Tennis Club in the amount of $1,677.15.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receive the 2025 Archipelago Investment Report.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby support the appointment of Dan Sooley and Lesley Harries-Jones to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board, as a community representative on the board; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that resolution 26-033 passed on Februrary 20th, 2026 be hereby rescinded.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following tax credit adjustments for landfill/transfer station municipally-owned properties for the remainder of 2026: Total North $ 1,157.05 Total South $ 1,149.58

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to advise the Northern Ontario School of Medicine that the Township’s $3,000 bursary contribution is to be allocated to a resident of the West Parry Sound area enrolled at the school.

That By-law 2026-19 , being a By-law to appoint Richard Westlake to fill the vacancy in the Office of Ward 1 Councillor for the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.

That By-law 2026-20 , being a By-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use, Conditional Permits, Sewage Systems and Inspections, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.

That By-law A2224-26 , being a By-law t o amend the Township of The Archipelago Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. A2000-07, as amended, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.

That By-law 2026-21 , being a By-law to Provide for the Payment of Remuneration to Members of Council, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.

MacLeod That By-law 2026-22 , being a By-law to authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31,2026, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the May 22, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 16th, 2026, be approved.

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

WHEREAS the Pointe au Baril Arts and Culture Club has organized two “Arts on the Bay” dinner theatre performances to be held on July 15 and August 12, 2026, at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, and has applied for a Special Occasion Permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares each of the “Arts on the Bay” dinner theatre performances scheduled for July 15 and August 12, 2026 to be Municipally Significant Events for the purposes of meeting the requirements of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in support of the Special Occasion Permit.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the 2026 community grant for The Ojibway Club in the amount of $40,494.73.

WHEREAS the 12 Mile site, operated by the District of Muskoka within the Township of Georgian Bay, was used by Archipelago residents through a shared cost agreement until it was permanently closed on November 3rd, 2025; and WHEREAS The Archipelago looks to maintain the similar convenience for waste and recycling disposal for the southern most area of the township; and WHEREAS waste collection services have begun with Moose Deer Point Marina that allow household waste disposal at a reasonable cost and a convenient location; and WHEREAS a future transfer station at Moose Deer Point First Nation may allow partnership and future waste disposal options. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the continued arrangement with Moose Deer Point Marina for the collection of household waste for residents impacted by the closure of 12 Mile site at a reasonable cost agreed to by the Director of Operations and Facilities, and within budget; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the continued communication with Moose Deer Point First Nation on the development of their proposed transfer station and how the Archipelago may partner to secure long-term disposal options; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff to investigate the feasibility of developing a new Archipelago transfer station within the boundary of the township through the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks that would serve the southern most area of the Township.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby support the appointment of Dan Sooley and Lesley Harries-Jones to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board, as a community representative on the board; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that resolution 26-033 passed on February 20th, 2026 be hereby rescinded.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the following tax credit adjustments for landfill/transfer station municipally- owned properties for the remainder of 2026: Total North $ 1,157.05 Total South $ 1,149.58

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to advise the Northern Ontario School of Medicine that the Township’s $3,000 bursary contribution is to be allocated to a resident of the West Parry Sound area enrolled at the school.

That By-law A2223-26, being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) by removing a Holding 1 (H-1) Symbol from Lot 4 on Plan 42M-658, in the geographic Township of Shawanaga (1872847 ONTARIO INC.), be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.

That By-law 2026-22, being a By-law to authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31,2026, be read and finally passed on the 22nd day of May, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 22nd, 2026 be adjourned at 1:57 p.m.