The Archipelago public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with mostly routine administrative items. Council will vote on transferring any 2022 departmental surpluses to reserves, closing the municipal office for the holidays, and approving two shore road allowance by-laws for properties on Moonlight Court. It will also receive reports, approve minutes, and support appointments to external boards.

• 2022 surplus funds to be transferred to reserves or offset by reserves if deficit
• Municipal Office closure from Dec 23, 2022 at noon to Jan 1, 2022 (sic) for Christmas
• Shore road allowance by-law for Ciaramella at 33 Moonlight Court (Part 1, Plan 42R-22006)
• Shore road allowance by-law for Moore and Sartor at 31 Moonlight Court (Part 2, Plan 42R-22006)
• Support appointment of Jamie McGarvey to North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Board

Council approved a 4.25% cost-of-living increase for staff and the addition of an Administrative Assistant and Mechanic position. The board also passed several financial by-laws for 2023 and approved a $54,050 grant application for the Pointe au Baril Community Centre.

• Approved 4.25% cost-of-living increase for staff effective January 1, 2023
• Approved addition of Administrative Assistant and Mechanic positions
• Approved $54,050 NOHFC application for Pointe au Baril Community Centre
• Approved QR Code/Waste Tag payment system for transfer stations
• Approved 2023 Interim Tax By-law and 2023 Annual Borrowing By-law
• Appointed KPMG LLP as Auditor for 2022-2024 fiscal years
• Approved closure of Municipal Office from Dec 23, 2022, to Jan 1, 2023
• Approved snow plowing agreement with Alcorp Ltd. for Highway 529A

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss financial reports, including the 2022 third quarter report and a proposed 2023 borrowing by-law, as well as an update on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act). They will also consider several operational items such as a NOHFC funding application, user fees for the Pointe Au Baril fitness facility, a waste payment QR code system, and a snow plowing agreement for Bayfield Hwy 529A. A closed session is scheduled for human resource matters.

• 2022 Third Quarter Financial Report
• 2023 Annual Borrowing By-Law
• Interim Tax By-Law
• Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Application to NOHFC for funding

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several administrative, environmental, and public works reports. No final votes were taken, but staff were directed to bring resolutions and by-laws for several items to the December Council meeting.

• Directed staff to bring 2023 annual borrowing, interim tax, and auditor appointment by-laws to December Council
• Directed staff to bring a resolution for a 4.25% cost of living increase to December Council
• Directed staff to bring resolutions regarding Great Lakes water quality funding to December Council
• Directed staff to bring a resolution for the Norma Walker shore road allowance application to December Council
• Directed staff to bring a report on objections to Bill 23 to the January Council meeting
• Directed staff to bring a resolution regarding Bill 23 concerns to December Council
• Directed staff to bring a resolution for a $54,050 NOHFC grant application to December Council
• Directed staff to bring resolutions for Pointe au Baril fitness fees and a hybrid waste payment system to December Council

Planning Board

The Archipelago Area Planning Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving the agenda and minutes, electing a chair and vice chair for 2023, and authorizing a transfer payment agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for $17,355. The board will also consider three consent applications (B05-22, B06-22, B07-22) for a property in Concession 5, Part Lot 27, Harrison, and decide whether to submit a proposal for $7,717.24 in special business case funding for aerial imagery. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss litigation matters.

• Consent applications B05-22, B06-22, B07-22 for Concession 5, Part Lot 27, Harrison
• Authorization of Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for $17,355 from MMAH
• Proposal for $7,717.24 in Special Business Case Funding for aerial imagery
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023 term
• Closed meeting for litigation or potential litigation

Water Access Task Force

The Water Access Task Force is holding a routine meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from October 20, 2022. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality. No other business or public deputations are listed.

• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Closed meeting to discuss acquisition or disposition of land
• Closed minutes of previous meeting

The Water Access Task Force approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting. The group entered a closed session to discuss the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved December 15, 2022 agenda (Carried)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Moved into closed meeting at 1:04 p.m. to discuss land acquisition/disposition (Carried)
• Moved out of closed meeting at 2:12 p.m. (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a resolution supporting the OPP Detachment Board proposal submitted by the Municipality of McDougall, representing seven West Parry Sound municipalities and Henvey Inlet First Nation. The agenda also includes approvals of previous minutes, shore road allowance closures, and numerous committee appointments for the 2022-2026 term.

• Support for OPP Detachment Board proposal (West Parry Sound)
• Shore road allowance closure at 12 Wincliffe Drive (REGO, Jimmy and Jennifer)
• Shore road allowance closure on Crane Lake, Concession 8, Part Lot 21 (KUEHN, Terence)
• By-law to authorize Crane Lake Condominium Agreement
• Appointments to Committee of Adjustment and Planning Board

Council approved pre-budget allocations for the Blackstone Lake Road bridge and Skerryvore Road. The meeting also included numerous committee appointments for the 2022-2026 term and a resolution requesting the Province reconsider parts of Bill 23.

• Approved $250,000 pre-budget allocation for Blackstone Lake Road bridge structural improvement
• Approved $490,000 for Skerryvore Road slurry seal and $60,000 for centre line painting
• Approved closure and conveyance of shore road allowance at 12 Windcliffe Drive
• Approved closure and conveyance of shore road allowance at Location TA 72, Crane Lake
• Passed resolution requesting Province reconsider Bill 23 changes regarding site plan control and wetlands
• Approved Condominium Agreement with N.D. McLennan (Crane Lake Condominium) via By-law 2022-42
• Appointed Aird & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner via By-law 2022-45
• Adopted the Employee Recognition Policy

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. One seeks relief for a garage exceeding height and lot coverage limits, and the other seeks to legalize an existing dock and pergola that exceed setback, size, and height rules. The committee will also elect its chair for 2023.

• Application A18-22 (Catrin Bruke): variance for 5.2m-high, 66.9 sq m garage, exceeding height by 0.2m and lot coverage by 14.9 sq m
• Application (Anton & Adrienne Osfolk): relief for dock/pergola exceeding front yard setback by 10.2m, in-shore extension by 0.3m, width by 0.2m, and height by 0.2m
• Election of Chair and Acting Chair for 2023

The Committee of Adjustment approved two applications for zoning variances regarding a residential garage and a dock structure. The board also elected its Chair and Acting Chair for 2023.

• Approved Application No. A18-22 for a 66.9 square metre detached garage (Disposition Carried)
• Approved Application No. A19-22 to allow a 25.2 square metre pergola on a dock to remain as constructed (Disposition Carried)
• Elected Peter Frost as Chair for 2023 (Disposition Carried)
• Elected Earl Manners as Acting Chair for 2023 (Disposition Carried)
• Approved the November 18, 2022 agenda (Disposition Carried)
• Approved the October 20, 2022 minutes (Disposition Carried)

Inaugural Meeting of Council

This is the inaugural meeting of the Township of The Archipelago Council for the 2022-2026 term. Council members will take the Oath of Allegiance, approve the agenda, hear the Reeve's address, appoint a nominating committee, and pass a confirming by-law. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Office for 2022-2026 term
• Appointment of Nominating Committee for 2022-2026 term
• Confirming by-law to approve proceedings of the inaugural meeting

The 2022-2026 Council members took the Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Office. Council appointed three members to the Nominating Committee and approved the meeting agenda and confirming by-law.

• Approved the November 17, 2022 Inaugural Meeting Agenda
• Appointed Reeve Bert Liverance, Councillor Peter Frost, and Councillor David Ashley to the Nominating Committee
• Passed By-law Number 2022-41 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023 preliminary budget outlook, financial updates, and several pre-budget allocations for road work. They will also hear a presentation from the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere, consider appointments to committees, and review proposed conference attendance for 2023. The agenda includes a closed session for confidential financial information and council training.

• 2023 Preliminary Budget Outlook
• Blackstone Lake Road Bridge - Pre-Budget Allocation
• Skerryvore Road Slurry Seal and Line Painting - Pre-Budget Allocation
• Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Shore/Concession Road Allowances for REGO (12 Wincliffe Drive) and KUEHN (C8, PL 21, Crane Lake)

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several administrative and infrastructure items, directing staff to bring formal resolutions to the November Council Meeting. Council agreed to prioritize environmental themes for the 2023 ROMA delegation and decided against pursuing a Township re-branding. Staff were also tasked with researching natural assets for the asset management plan.

• Agreed to emphasize environmental priorities for the January 2023 ROMA delegation
• Decided against adding a re-branding component to the Communication Audit and Strategy RFP
• Directed staff to bring a resolution opposing Bill 23 environmental impacts to the November meeting
• Directed staff to bring appointment resolutions for committees to the November meeting
• Directed staff to bring a by-law for the Employee Recognition Policy to the November meeting
• Directed staff to bring resolutions for road allowance applications (REGO and KUEHN) to the November meeting
• Directed staff to bring pre-budget allocations for Blackstone Lake Road bridge and Skerryvore Road to the November meeting
• Approved move to closed meeting at 2:18 p.m. and return to open meeting at 3:47 p.m.

Council Meeting

The Township of The Archipelago Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear deputations, and consider several resolutions and by-laws. Key items include supporting a Town of Parry Sound request to reconsider the Parry Sound Mega School building plans and budget, recognizing outgoing Councillors Greg Andrews and Ian Mead, and authorizing a condominium agreement and a shared GIS technician MOU. The meeting also includes a closed session for a proposed land acquisition.

• Resolution supporting Town of Parry Sound's call to reconsider Parry Sound Mega School plans and budget
• Resolution honoring Councillor Greg Andrews (Ward 1, Pointe au Baril) for 12 years of service
• Resolution honoring Councillor Ian Mead (Ward 5, Blackstone and Crane Lake) for 16 years of service
• By-law to authorize a Condominium Agreement with N.D. McLennan (Crane Lake Condominium)
• By-law to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere for a shared GIS Technician

Council approved a resolution supporting Bill 5, the Stop Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, and directed staff to draft a resolution after a deputation. Several policies were adopted, including an Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy and a Cash and Investment Management Policy. Council also recognized outgoing Councillors Greg Andrews and Ian Mead for their service, and supported a call to reconsider the Parry Sound Mega School plans. The Crane Lake Condominium Agreement was deferred to the next meeting.

• Supported Bill 5, Stop Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act (carried)
• Adopted Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy (carried)
• Adopted Cash and Investment Management Policy (carried)
• Recognized and honoured Councillor Greg Andrews for 12 years of service (carried)
• Recognized and honoured Councillor Ian Mead for 16 years of service (carried)
• Supported Town of Parry Sound resolution to reconsider Mega School plans and budget (carried)
• Appointed Joel Kennedy to West Parry Sound Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Deferred Crane Lake Condominium Agreement to November 18, 2022 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative and planning items, including new policies on employee monitoring and cash management, a parking lease, and reports on site alteration and site plan control. The agenda also includes updates from various departments and a closed session.

• Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy (Finance-2022-06)
• Cash and Investment Management Policy (Finance-2022-07)
• Daniel Buttineau (Station Hill Marina) South Shore Rd Parking Lease
• Revised Site Alteration By-law Background and Directions Report
• Bill 109 Site Plan Control Report

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to bring resolutions to the October Council meeting on several items, including an Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy, a revised Cash and Investment Management Policy, and an appointment to the West Parry Sound Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee. Staff was also directed to begin recruitment for a new Integrity Commissioner and to revise the site plan fee schedule and bring forward a delegation by-law. No final decisions were made; all items are proposed for Council action.

• Directed staff to bring resolution on Electronic Monitoring of Employees Policy to October Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution on revised Cash and Investment Management Policy to October Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution on Joel Kennedy appointment to West Parry Sound Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee to October Council
• Directed staff to begin recruitment for new Integrity Commissioner
• Directed staff to revise site plan fee schedule and bring delegation by-law to October Council
• Directed staff to investigate tools for designating heritage buildings and draft correspondence to Provincial and Federal governments
• Directed staff to arrange deputations with Province and Ministry of Transportation on phragmite reporting
• Agreed to purchase and install debit machine at Site 9 waste transfer site; test connectivity at other sites

Water Access Task Force

The Water Access Task Force is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, receive a deputation, and discuss an updated Water Access List and Water Access Map. The meeting will also move into a closed session to discuss personal matters and the acquisition of lands. No decisions are made in this agenda; it outlines items for discussion and potential action.

• Approval of September 15, 2022 minutes (open and closed)
• Discussion of Updated Water Access List
• Discussion of Water Access Map
• Closed meeting for personal matters and acquisition of lands

The Water Access Task Force approved the agenda, previous minutes, and closed-session minutes. Members reviewed an updated Water Access Inventory List and were told an online map would be shared after the meeting. The committee also held a closed session to discuss land acquisition. No substantive policy decisions or votes on access were made.

• Approved October 20, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved September 15, 2022 open meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved September 15, 2022 closed meeting minutes (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting at 4:09 p.m. under Section 239(2)(b) for personal matters (carried)
• Moved out of closed meeting at 4:36 p.m. (carried)
• Adjourned at 4:37 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will meet to review the September CAO Report on Council Directions and receive updates from the Water Access Task Force and the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes a scheduled session for the Committee of Adjustment to consider two applications.

• Committee of Adjustment meeting to consider two applications
• Receipt of the September 2022 CAO Report on Council Directions
• Update from the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee
• Update from the Water Access Task Force
• Receipt of the September 2022 Council Correspondence listing

Council accepted the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by BDO Canada LLP and appointed three members to the West Parry Sound Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 term. Several by-laws were passed, including one authorizing a grant contract for a new fitness facility and another for a term loan agreement for the Kawaatebiishing Sculpture. A tri-axle equipment trailer purchase for $60,680 plus HST was approved. Staff were directed to begin drafting a Township flag policy and to finalize a letter to internet providers about broadband services.

• Accepted 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Appointed Larry Simons, Peter Spadzinski, and Judy Keown to West Parry Sound Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Approved 2023 Council Meeting schedule (carried)
• Approved purchase of Tri-Axle Equipment Trailer for $60,680 plus HST (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-32 authorizing Ontario Trillium Foundation grant contract for new fitness facility (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-33 authorizing term loan agreement for Kawaatebiishing Sculpture (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-34 authorizing lease amending agreement with SJB Construction Inc. (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-35 providing for payment of remuneration to members of Council (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss administrative updates, financial statements, and council compensation for the 2022-2026 term. The body will also review lease agreements and planning updates.

• Council Compensation Review for the 2022-2026 Term of Council
• Lease Amendment Agreement for 11 James Street
• Lease Agreement with Daniel Buttineau (Station Hill Marine)
• Site Alteration By-law Update
• Ontario Trillium Grant Contract

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements and directed staff to bring a resolution for approval at the September Council Meeting. It also directed staff to prepare a by-law adjusting council compensation to the 65th percentile, a resolution for the 2023 meeting schedule, and a resolution for appointments to the election compliance audit committee. The Committee agreed not to extend benefits to retired councillors and directed staff to share external benefit information instead.

• Directed staff to bring resolution to approve 2021 financial statements
• Directed staff to bring by-law for council compensation adjustment to 65th percentile
• Directed staff to bring resolution for 2023 council meeting schedule
• Directed staff to bring resolution for WPS Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee appointments
• Agreed not to extend benefits to retired councillors; directed staff to share external benefit info
• Directed staff to update committee chart and send to 2022-2026 Council Members
• Directed staff to bring by-law for lease amendment at 11 James Street
• Directed staff to work with seniors group to schedule National Seniors Day luncheon after October 14

Water Access Task Force

The Water Access Task Force is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then discuss a staff and council update on the water access list, and consider water access priorities and future considerations. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive items being updates and discussions rather than decisions.

• Approval of August 18, 2022 minutes
• Water Access List - Staff & Council Update
• Water Access Priorities and Future Considerations
• Possible closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)

The Water Access Task Force approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the Water Access Inventory List, agreeing to remove seasonal and full-time resident counts and to add nontraditional access points. They also agreed to consider issues beyond property sales and to develop a severity/urgency scale for access concerns. The task force then moved into closed session to discuss a land acquisition.

• Approved September 15, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved August 18, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Discussed Water Access Inventory List; agreed to remove resident counts and add nontraditional access points
• Agreed to consider future priorities beyond property sales and to create a severity/urgency scale
• Moved into closed session for land acquisition discussion (carried)
• Moved out of closed session (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:17 p.m. (carried)

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, then discuss several operational items including Remembrance Day plans, fall/winter maintenance, 2022 usage data, a plaque honouring deceased township reeves and councillors, the Pointe au Baril facilities review (including a gazebo and Indigenous circle proposal), the 2023 draft budget, and an update on purchasing the cemetery site from the MNRF. The meeting will also move into closed session under the Municipal Act. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• 2023 Draft Cemetery Budget review
• Remembrance Day plans discussion
• Fall/Winter Operational and Maintenance Plans
• Pointe au Baril Facilities Review: inclusion of cemetery, gazebo and Indigenous circle proposals
• Purchase of Cemetery Site from MNRF update

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee approved the 2023 draft budget and recommended it to council. Staff was directed to contact Lynne Barron for Remembrance Day service planning and to research purchasing a cemetery site from the MNRF. The committee also agreed that a plaque honouring deceased council members should be placed at the township office, not the cemetery.

• Approved 2023 draft budget and recommended to council (Resolution 2022-06)
• Directed staff to contact Lynne Barron for Remembrance Day service
• Agreed plaque for deceased council members should be at township office, not cemetery
• Directed staff to research MNRF cemetery site purchase and report back
• Requested cemetery, gazebo, and Indigenous circle be included in Pointe au Baril facilities review

Council Meeting

Council will meet to discuss the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land during a closed session. The meeting also includes the receipt of the August 2022 CAO Report and general correspondence.

• Closed meeting regarding acquisition of lands
• August 2022 CAO Report on Council Directions
• Committee of Adjustment meeting to consider two applications

Council approved a motion directing staff to collaborate with surrounding municipalities and agencies to develop a strategy for affordable housing solutions for employees in the West Parry Sound Area. The meeting also included routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and correspondence, as well as a closed session regarding land acquisition. Council recognized Emmaline Madigan for her 50th season as lighthouse keeper at Pointe au Baril.

• Approved August 19, 2022 revised Council agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2022 regular meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2022 closed meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting at 9:20 a.m. to discuss land acquisition (carried)
• Moved out of closed meeting at 10:21 a.m. (carried)
• Directed staff to collaborate on affordable housing strategy for West Parry Sound area (carried)
• Received August 2022 CAO Report on Council Directions (carried)

Water Access Task Force

The Water Access Task Force is meeting to approve its Terms of Reference and discuss Official Plan Amendment No. 52. The body is also addressing public participation and directing staff to map water access points and marinas.

• Approval of Draft Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Official Plan Amendment No. 52 (Water Access)
• Task Force Public Participation
• Staff directive to compile lists and maps of marinas and water access points

The Task Force approved its Terms of Reference and decided not to include citizen members, citing confidentiality concerns. Staff was directed to compile a list of water access points and marinas in the township, including those outside boundaries used by residents. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15.

• Approved August 18, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved July 21, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved Terms of Reference (carried)
• Rejected citizen member participation on the Task Force
• Directed staff to compile list of water access points and marinas in the township

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several administrative and operational matters. Items include the 2022 second quarter financial report, a legal update, a proposed site alteration by-law, a resolution on regulating floating cottages, a building summary report, an operational services update, and vessel operation restrictions for Pointe au Baril Harbour. No formal decisions are listed; most items appear to be for discussion or information.

• 2022 Second Quarter Financial Report
• Site Alteration By-law Development
• Resolution on Regulating Floating Cottages (Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative)
• Building Summary Report for July 2022
• Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR) - Pointe au Baril Harbour

The Committee of the Whole received updates on community association AGMs, the 2022 second quarter financial report (no concerns), and the Underused Housing Tax Act. They discussed the site alteration by-law, floating cottages resolution, and directed staff to investigate EV charging station partnerships at Holiday Cove and Pointe au Baril Community. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Directed staff to investigate partnership opportunities for EV charging stations at Holiday Cove and Pointe au Baril Community

Council Meeting

The Council of The Archipelago is meeting to discuss zoning amendments and the closing and sale of shore road allowances. The session includes a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment and a presentation from the Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation.

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z03-22 for Island 836A, Harrison (Scudamore)
• By-law to close and sell shore road allowance at 156 South Crane Lake Rd. (Pocock)
• By-law to close and sell shore road allowance at 33 Tolpt's Rd. (Stashuk)
• Designation of 'Arts on the Bay' dinner theatre performances as Municipally Significant Events
• Deputation from Mary Muter, Chair of the Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation

Council approved a new Noise By-law (2022-29) replacing the previous one, and passed a zoning by-law amendment (A2104-22) rezoning Island 836A from Coastal/Island Residential to Natural State Conservation. Several shore road allowance closures and sales were also approved, along with a grant agreement for the Pointe au Baril Community Centre doors and windows replacement. Council directed staff to draft a letter supporting the Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation's funding request and to research a flag raising and proclamations policy.

• Approved Noise By-law 2022-29, repealing By-law 07-19 (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment A2104-22 for Island 836A to Natural State Conservation (carried)
• Approved shore road allowance closure and sale By-law 2022-26 (Pocock) (carried)
• Approved shore road allowance closure and sale By-law 2022-27 (Stashuk) (carried)
• Approved NOHFC grant agreement By-law 2022-28 for Pointe au Baril Community Centre doors/windows (carried)
• Directed staff to draft letter supporting GBGLF's $1.5M request to Minister Champagne
• Directed staff to research and draft a flag raising and proclamations policy
• Approved minutes of previous meetings and received CAO report and correspondence

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review reports and draft legislation regarding local by-laws. Discussions include site alterations and noise regulations, as well as updates on building and operational services.

• Site Alteration By-law - JL Richards and Associates Report
• Draft Noise By-law
• Committee of Adjustment Application No. A15-21 (McKay) OLT Update
• Georgian Bay Biosphere Status Report on Partnership
• Building Summary Report for June 2022

The Committee of the Whole received updates on the Site Alteration By-law, a Committee of Adjustment appeal, and the Georgian Bay Biosphere partnership. Council directed staff to bring a revised Noise By-law forward to the July Council meeting and to organize a separate public meeting for contractors regarding the Site Alteration By-law. No formal decisions were made; all items were discussions or staff directions.

• Directed staff to organize a public meeting for contractor feedback on the Site Alteration By-law
• Directed staff to bring a revised Noise By-law to the July Council meeting
• Requested council members submit written feedback on the Site Alteration By-law report by July 29, 2022

Council Meeting

The Township of The Archipelago Council is meeting to discuss economic development and administrative appointments. The body is deciding on the designation of a local regatta for a liquor permit and the appointment of a municipal enforcement officer.

• Designation of the Healey Lake Annual Regatta on July 30, 2022, as a Municipally Significant Event for an AGCO Special Occasion Permit
• By-law to appoint Liam Thompson as Municipal Enforcement Officer
• Deputation from James Cox, Regional Economic Development Officer, regarding the West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative
• Committee of Adjustment meeting to consider four applications
• Update from Councillor Sheard regarding the Community Police Advisory Board

Council approved community grants totaling $42,729.70, tax credit adjustments for municipally-owned properties totaling $2,144.68, and implemented new Vacation Leave and Right to Disconnect policies. They also re-established a Water Access Task Force, appointed a by-law enforcement officer, and designated the Healey Lake Regatta as a municipally significant event.

• Approved community grants: $31,703.43 (North) and $11,026.27 (South)
• Authorized tax credit adjustments: $1,065.56 (North) and $1,079.12 (South)
• Approved and implemented Vacation Leave Policy
• Approved and implemented Right to Disconnect Policy
• Re-established Water Access Task Force with six councillors appointed
• Appointed Liam Thompson as Municipal Enforcement Officer (By-law 2022-24)
• Designated Healey Lake Regatta as Municipally Significant Event
• Posthumously honoured former Councillor Grant Walker

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review community grants, human resource policies, and public works updates. The session includes closed meetings regarding personnel, land acquisition, and litigation.

• Community Grants Report
• Budget and employment for GIS Technicians
• Regulated Floating Cottages Resolution via Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
• Parking Policy at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre
• Healey Lake Road speed limit

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to create a parking policy for the Pointe au Baril Community Centre based on Option 3, which allows a 3-hour parking limit for any vehicle with no return for 1 hour, unless attending a function, and prohibits trailer parking. Staff was also directed to bring forward resolutions on community grants, human resource policies, and a floating cottages regulation resolution to the June Council Meeting. The Committee supported a memorial bench for Councillor Walker and directed staff to proceed with the project. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to Council.

• Directed staff to create a parking policy for Pointe au Baril Community Centre based on Option 3 (3-hour limit, no return for 1 hour, no trailers)
• Directed staff to bring a resolution forward on community grants to the June Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring a resolution forward on human resource policies (vacation leave, right to disconnect) to the June Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring a resolution forward on floating cottages regulation to the June Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring a resolution forward on waste by-law implementation date and education focus to the June Council Meeting
• Unanimously supported memorial bench for Councillor Walker and directed staff to proceed
• Directed staff to proceed with creating an MOU for a new GIS Technician position
• Moved into closed meetings for human resources and planning matters