Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the November 21, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 17th, 2025, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on October 16th, 2025, be approved.

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

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of The Archipelago enacted Bylaw No. 13-25 on the 19th day of April, 2013 to authorize the sale of public lands, Parts 9 and 10 of PSR-1516, in the geographic Township of Shawanaga to the Skerryvore Ratepayers Association Inc. (SRA), for the purpose of constructing a community pavilion and parking lot; and WHEREAS the use of the land was intended for use by all the Skerryvore community and stewarded by the SRA to the benefit of the whole Skerryvore community; and WHEREAS Council for the Corporation of The Archipelago enacted By-law No. A2000-07 on the 25th day of April, 2014 to rezone the subject property to “Community Facility (CF)” Zone to allow the property to be used as a public recreational property on the 25th day of April, 2014; and WHEREAS the permitted uses, buildings and structures include: Assembly hall; Passive recreational use; Public parking area; Public recreational facility; Public toilet; Public tennis court; Skating rink; Public park; and WHEREAS the SRA has effectively managed and utilized this property for community use and events that support the whole community of Skerryvore; and WHEREAS the Skerryvore community has held regular outdoor events including: Canada Day Parade and celebrations Family Day events Public annual general meetings Kayak & Paddle Board Race events Boat Scavenger Hunt events BBQ Dinner & Social Evening events Community Pancake Breakfast events Spring Community Breakfast events Winterfest celebra

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receive the 2025 Third Quarter Financial Report.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receive the 2026 Preliminary Budget Presentation.

WHEREAS J.L. Richards and Associates presented the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review status update to the Committee of the Whole on November 20, 2025. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to make the following revisions to the draft comprehensive zoning by-law: to remove the proposed regulation to require a 10 metre front yard setback for accessory buildings; to maintain the current size restrictions of sleeping cabins; to maintain the proposed restrictions on the number of accessory buildings, including sleeping cabins, based on lot size, as presented to the Committee; and to add language to Section 5.1.2 of the Zoning By-law, confirming that all buildings and structures are subject to lot coverage provisions. FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago direct staff to finalize the draft amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and proceed with scheduling the statutory public meeting in February 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes Reeve Bert Liverance and Deputy Reeve Sheard to attend Great Lakes Day in Ottawa on December 8, 2025.

That By-law 2025-42 , being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Blackstone Lake, in front of Lot 11, Concession 11, in the geographic Township of Conger, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 42R-22863 and to sell Parts 1 and 2, according to Plan 42R-22863 (Black), be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.

That By-law 2025-43 , being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between Ministry of Natural Resources and The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for Ontario FireSmart Communities Transfer Payment Program 2025-2027, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.

That By-law 2025-44 , being a By-law to Adopt a Local Improvement Charge Policy, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.

That By-law 2025-45 , being a By-law to Authorize the Reeve and Clerk to execute the Purchase and Service Agreement with Emterra Environmental for the Operation and Service’s Related to Recycling Material, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.

That By-law 2025-46 , being a By-law to Authorize the Director of Operations and Facilities to execute the Depot Operation Agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for the Operations Related to Recycling Material, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.

That By-law 2025-47 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on November 21, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 21st day of November, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on November 21, 2025 be adjourned at 2:18 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on October 16th, 2025, be approved.

WHEREAS J.L. Richards and Associates presented the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review status update to the Committee of the Whole on November 20, 2025. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to make the following revisions to the draft comprehensive zoning by-law: 1. to remove the proposed regulation to require a 10 metre front yard setback for accessory buildings; 2. to maintain the current size restrictions of sleeping cabins; 3. to maintain the proposed restrictions on the number of accessory buildings, including sleeping cabins, based on lot size, as presented to the Committee; and 4. to add language to Section 5.1.2 of the Zoning By-law, confirming that all buildings and structures are subject to lot coverage provisions. FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago direct staff to finalize the draft amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and proceed with scheduling the statutory public meeting in February 2026.