The Archipelago public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several by-laws including annual borrowing limits and interim tax levies. They are also considering motions to initiate strategic planning frameworks for affordable housing in both the South and North Archipelago areas.

• Motion for South Archipelago strategic planning framework
• Motion for North Archipelago/Pointe au Baril Station strategic planning framework
• 2025 Annual Borrowing By-law
• 2025 Interim Tax By-law
• Committee of Adjustment Council Member Appointment By-law

Council approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for staff effective January 1, 2025, and passed the 2025 interim tax by-law. It also approved several by-laws, including the 2025 borrowing limit, a zoning amendment for Good Cheer Island, and a fire protection agreement with Seguin. Council initiated strategic planning frameworks for affordable housing in South Archipelago and the Pointe au Baril Station settlement area.

• Approved 3% staff cost-of-living increase effective Jan 1, 2025
• Passed 2025 Interim Tax By-law (2024-47)
• Passed 2025 Annual Borrowing Limit By-law (2024-46)
• Approved zoning amendment for Island B601 (Good Cheer Island) (A2115-24)
• Authorized fire protection services agreement with Seguin (2024-49)
• Initiated strategic planning framework for South Archipelago affordable housing
• Initiated strategic planning framework for Pointe au Baril Station settlement area
• Approved 2025 Observances Recognition Calendar

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for the Tilley property. The owner seeks to increase total lot coverage to allow for the construction of a 66.9 m2 garage.

• Minor variance application A10-24 for 30 North Fork Road to increase maximum lot coverage from 239.5 m2 to 305.1 m2

The Committee of Adjustment deferred a minor variance application (A10-24) by William Tilley for a property at 30 North Fork Road. The applicant sought to exceed the maximum lot coverage to build a garage, but the committee deferred the decision to allow the applicant to work with staff on revising the application. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2024 (carried)
• Deferred minor variance application A10-24 to a future meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several planning and administrative items. Discussions include proposed site alteration and tree preservation bylaws, a zoning amendment for Portincross Estates Limited, and a lease renewal for 11 James Street.

• Site Alteration & Tree Preservation By-law presentation
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-24 (Portincross Estates Limited)
• Parry Sound Curling Club's Northern Ontario Heritage Fund application request
• 11 James Street Lease Renewal

Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing for a zoning by-law amendment application by Portincross Estates Limited. The agenda also includes a deputation from Parry Sound Rotary, a closed meeting, and recognition of Councillor Rick Zanussi for 30 years of service. The council will consider appointing a Community Fire Safety Officer.

• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment Z06-24 (Portincross Estates Limited)
• Deputation by Cheryl Ward, Parry Sound Rotary
• Recognition of Councillor Rick Zanussi for 30 years of service
• Appointment of Liam Thompson as Community Fire Safety Officer
• Report on Remembrance Day service at Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery

The Archipelago Council approved the 2025 insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc., adopted the 2025 preliminary budget guidelines, and authorized a $1,500 expenditure to explore acquiring a Hydro One property on Blackstone Lake for water access. Council also passed by-laws appointing a community fire safety officer and approving a snowmobile club land use agreement, and honoured Councillor Rick Zanussi for 30 years of service.

• Approved 2025 insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $108,630 plus taxes
• Adopted 2025 preliminary budget guidelines
• Approved $1,500 expenditure to explore acquiring Hydro One property on Blackstone Lake
• Passed By-law 2024-43 appointing Liam Thompson as Community Fire Safety Officer
• Passed By-law 2024-44 authorizing a three-year MOU with Six Star Snow Riders Snowmobile Club
• Authorized staff to provide a Letter of Concurrence for a proposed 60-metre Rogers communication tower on Blackstone-Crane Lake Road
• Directed staff to amend the Tariff of Fees for Planning Applications
• Honoured Councillor Rick Zanussi for 30 years of service

Water Access Task Force

The Water Access Task Force will approve minutes from October 17, 2024, and follow up on a deputation request from Blackstone Lake, including a funding request from the Blackstone Lake Water Access Committee. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Blackstone Lake Deputation Request Follow-up with attached report and funding request
• Closed and open meeting sessions scheduled

The Water Access Task Force recommended that the Township pay a $1,500 Hydro One application fee to explore acquiring property for water access on Blackstone Lake. The group agreed that any further costs would be the responsibility of the Blackstone Lake Association if the property is found viable.

• Approved recommendation to Council to spend $1,500 for Hydro One property exploration (Carried)
• Approved November 21, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved October 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 preliminary budget and the third-quarter financial report, consider creating a Deputy Reeve position, and discuss options for fire suppression and emergency services in North Archipelago. A request for a Rogers communication tower and updates to planning fees and site alteration by-laws are also on the agenda. The committee will move into a closed session for a compensation review and a technology update regarding the security of municipal property.

• 2025 preliminary budget presentation
• Creation of Deputy Reeve position (Resolution 24-188)
• Options for fire suppression and emergency services for North Archipelago
• Proposed Rogers communication tower (C9350) – request for concurrence
• 2024 planning fees proposal

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2025 preliminary budget and directed staff to proceed with several items, including a new insurance contract with Intact Public Entities, amendments to the Procedural By-law for a Deputy Reeve position, and various support resolutions. No final decisions were made; all items are to be brought forward as motions to the November Council meeting.

• Directed staff to proceed with Intact Public Entities insurance contract for 2025 and secure additional coverage for Councillors over 80
• Agreed Deputy Reeve position to be appointed, serve full four-year term, with remuneration set at midpoint between Reeve and Councillor
• Directed staff to amend Procedural By-law to include Deputy Reeve appointment provisions
• Supported Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Committee recommendation to increase public members from two to three
• Directed staff to bring forward motion to support Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act inflation update
• Directed staff to bring forward motion to support Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Directed staff to bring forward motion to support Fair Share of Funding resolution from Town of Aurora
• Directed staff to submit ROMA delegation request on phragmites management

Special Meeting of the CAO Recruitment Committee

This special meeting of the CAO Recruitment Committee is primarily procedural, with the only substantive item being a closed-session update on the CAO recruitment process, involving personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(b) for CAO Recruitment Update

Special Meeting of the CAO Recruitment Committee

The CAO Recruitment Committee is holding a special meeting to provide an update on the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer. A portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.

• CAO Recruitment Update

Special Meeting of Council

The Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a project proposal from the Town of Parry Sound. This specific item will be addressed during a closed session to discuss negotiation instructions.

• Closed meeting regarding Town of Parry Sound Project Proposal negotiations

Council approved a partnership with the Town of Parry Sound to jointly apply for a provincial Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund grant of approximately $13 million for replacing Sewage Pumping Station No. 2. The Township will contribute a $360,000 grant, contingent on the Town receiving the provincial funding and signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Staff were directed to draft the MOU and a strategic framework agreement for future collaboration.

• Approved partnership with Town of Parry Sound for HEWSF Intake 2 application (carried)
• Approved $360,000 grant to Town of Parry Sound for Sewage Pumping Station No. 2, contingent on provincial funding and MOU (carried)
• Directed staff to draft Memorandum of Understanding with Town of Parry Sound (carried)
• Directed staff to develop strategic framework agreement for future collaboration (carried)
• Approved agenda for the special meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting for negotiations at 2:08 p.m. (carried)
• Moved out of closed meeting at 4:15 p.m. (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-42 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of The Archipelago Council met on October 18, 2024, to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The body received correspondence and reports from various committees and task forces, including the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee. Council also supported a funding application for a Seniors Active Living Centre Program.

• Approval of September 20th Council and Committee of the Whole minutes
• Deputations from Belvedere Heights Board of Management and Skerryvore Ratepayers
• Council receives Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative update
• Council supports $1,000-$2,000 in-kind support for Seniors Active Living Centre
• Committee of Adjustment to consider two applications at 1:00 p.m.

Council appointed Councillor Scott Sheard as Deputy Reeve for the remainder of the term, with the Clerk to amend the procedural by-law and remuneration to be reviewed effective January 1, 2025. Council also approved several other items, including supporting a Seniors Active Living Centre funding application, hiring a consultant for CAO recruitment, and adopting two municipal grant policies. Several items were directed for further study, including the Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-laws, and a report on the Deputy Reeve position was deferred to the November Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Appointed Councillor Scott Sheard as Deputy Reeve (carried)
• Approved support for Seniors Active Living Centre funding application with in-kind support of $1,000-$2,000 (carried)
• Hired Nigel Bellchamber to oversee CAO recruitment at approx. $25,000 (carried)
• Adopted Creation and Support of Community Recreational Facilities Policy (carried)
• Adopted Municipal Grant Policy (carried)
• Approved Banko Creative Studio social communications training at $1,500 plus HST (carried)
• Approved attendance at ROMA 2025 Conference for seven council members (carried)
• Passed Zoning By-law Amendment Z05-24 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review two applications for minor variances regarding property development. The body will decide whether to grant relief from zoning by-laws for a marine utility building and a dock construction.

• Application A08-24: Request to replace a 46 m2 dwelling with a 37 m2 marine utility building and deck at 340 Georgian Bay Water
• Application A09-24: Request for a dock variance at 1 A698 Island to allow a 73.67 m2 area and 8.9 m inland extension

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications for waterfront properties in Parry Sound. The Huntress application allows a marine utility building and deck near the high-water mark, while the Ellis application permits a specific dock extension. Both approvals require securing building permits within set timeframes and following submitted plans.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Huntress minor variance A08-24 for 37 m2 building and deck (Carried)
• Approved Ellis minor variance A09-24 for 73.67 m2 dock portion (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review planning updates, including a zoning by-law amendment and tree preservation updates. The body will also discuss administrative matters such as CAO recruitment and the creation of a Deputy Reeve position. Public works items include plowing agreements and road speed data.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z05-24 (Boersma)
• Plowing Agreement for Seguin Blackstone Crane Lake Rd
• Bayfield Hwy 529A Plowing Agreement
• Site Alteration / Tree Preservation By-law Update
• Proposal to create the Deputy Reeve position

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to prepare two separate motions for the October Council Meeting to refine the draft Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-laws, incorporating more flexibility and clarifying language. Staff were also directed to bring forward motions on several other items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 100 Boundary Lake Road, a work permit application for the Healey Lake Trail, and a CAO recruitment process. No final decisions were made; all items are to be presented to Council.

• Directed staff to prepare two motions refining draft Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-laws
• Directed staff to bring forward a by-law for zoning amendment Z05-24 at 100 Boundary Lake Road
• Directed staff to bring forward a motion on Healey Lake Trail work permit application
• Directed staff to bring forward a motion to hire Nigel Bellchamber for CAO recruitment
• Directed staff to bring forward a motion for social media training with Banko Creative Studios
• Directed staff to bring forward a motion for ROMA 2025 conference attendance
• Directed staff to bring forward a motion on West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative
• Directed staff to bring forward a motion supporting ridesharing regulations

Planning Board

The Archipelago Area Planning Board will authorize the Chair and Secretary-Treasurer to sign an agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to receive $17,355 in funding. The board also adopted a proposed Tariff of Fees for processing planning applications. Two consent applications for water access lots on Harris Lake and Pearce's Island are on the agenda.

• Authorize signing Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for $17,355
• Adopt Proposed Tariff of Fees
• Consent Application B06-24: Create new water access lot on Harris Lake
• Consent Application B07-24: Transfer lot addition to property at 33 B320 Island
• Approval of September 19, 2024, meeting minutes

The Archipelago Area Planning Board approved two consent applications: one to create a new water access lot on Harris Lake and another to transfer a lot addition on Pearce's Island. The board also authorized signing an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for $17,355 in provincial funding and adopted a proposed tariff of fees.

• Approved Consent Application B06-24 to create a 0.82-hectare water access lot on Harris Lake (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B07-24 to transfer a 13.7-hectare lot addition on Pearce's Island (carried)
• Authorized Chair and Secretary-Treasurer to execute Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for $17,355 in APBFP funding (carried)
• Adopted proposed Tariff of Fees under Section 69(1) of the Planning Act (carried)

Water Access Task Force

The Water Access Task Force will first approve its agenda and the minutes from its May 23, 2024 meeting. It will then hear a deputation from Erik Mathieson, June Kingston and Cheryl Ward of the Blackstone Lake Association Water Access Sub‑Committee, which includes a request for funding. The council may discuss the request during the meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of Blackstone Lake Association water access funding request
• Other business
• Adjournment

The Water Access Task Force heard a deputation from the Blackstone Lake Association Water Access Sub-Committee about service providers being denied access to the lake's only private business access point. The Sub-Committee requested the Township pay a $1,500 application fee to Hydro One to explore purchasing or leasing a Hydro One-owned property as an alternative access point. No decision was made on the fee; instead, staff were directed to review past municipal practices regarding water access points and report back.

• Approved October 17, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved May 23, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to review past municipal practices on water access points and report back

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee will first approve its agenda, then disclose any pecuniary interests. It will vote to approve the minutes from the July 31, 2024 meeting. The committee will also receive updates on cemetery maintenance and discuss upcoming events such as National Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov 8) and the Pointe au Baril Remembrance Day ceremony (Nov 11). The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Approval of the October 9 agenda
• Approval of July 31, 2024 meeting minutes
• Cemetery maintenance update
• Discussion of National Indigenous Veterans Day event (Nov 8, 2024)
• Discussion of Pointe au Baril Remembrance Day ceremony (Nov 11, 2024)

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee voted to recommend that Township Council revise its Terms of Reference to add a new citizen member from Ward 2. The committee deferred the decision on an Indigenous advisory member, agreeing to revisit the topic later. Other business included updates on upcoming ceremonies and cemetery maintenance, with no other formal decisions made.

• Recommended adding a Ward 2 citizen member to the committee (carried)
• Deferred decision on Indigenous advisory member, to revisit later
• Directed staff to add cemetery promotion to next meeting agenda

Council Meeting

The Archipelago Council will meet to approve the agenda, hear from the OPP and community groups, and vote on by-laws including road closures and a new Deputy Reeve role. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment.

• Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z05-24 at 100 Boundary Lake Road
• By-law to designate site plan control areas for Pepper (Island A481)
• By-law to close and sell shore road allowance for Rego (Shawanaga Inlet)
• By-law to close and sell shore road allowance for Hurley/Vanderbrug (Georgian Bay)
• By-law to appoint Jacob Fleer as Building Inspector

The Archipelago Council approved a $125,500 contract to Lawson Landscape for the Pointe au Baril septic system replacement, adding $40,000 from reserves, and directed staff to initiate a naming process with Canada Post. Council also passed four by-laws regarding site plan control, shore road allowances, and appointing a building inspector, while deferring a resolution to create a Deputy Reeve position.

• Approved Lawson Landscape contract of $125,500 and $40,000 additional reserve funding for Pointe au Baril septic replacement (Resolution 24-177)
• Directed staff to initiate Canada Post Mailing Place Name Recognition and Civic Addressing process (Resolution 24-176)
• Passed By-law 2024-34 designating site plan control areas for Pepper
• Passed By-law 2024-35 closing and selling a shore road allowance for Rego
• Passed By-law 2024-36 closing and selling a shore road allowance for Hurley/Vanderbrug
• Passed By-law 2024-37 appointing Jacob Fleer as Building Inspector
• Supported permanent extended operating hours on Tuesdays from 1pm to 8pm for Pointe au Baril Community Centre (Resolution 24-175)
• Deferred the creation of a Deputy Reeve position for staff report (Resolution 24-179)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear a minor variance application regarding a residential deck. The body will determine if the applicant may exceed the standard height limit for decks attached to a main dwelling.

• Minor Variance Application No. A07-24 for 190 Georgian Bay Water to allow a deck height of 3.3 metres (10.8 ft) above final grade

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application (A07-24) from Fran & Reg Walser to permit a deck attached to their main dwelling at 190 Georgian Bay Water to have an average height of 3.3 metres (10.8 ft) above final grade, exceeding the 2-metre limit by 1.3 metres. The deck will be 6.4 metres from the high-water mark on the 0.57 ha property zoned Coastal/Island Residential. Approval is subject to building permits being secured within 2 years and development proceeding in substantial compliance with submitted plans. No public input was received.

• Approved minor variance A07-24 (Walser) for deck height variance of 1.3 metres (carried)
• Approved agenda for September 20, 2024 hearing (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 16, 2024 hearing (carried)

Planning Board

The Archipelago Area Planning Board is meeting to discuss administrative updates and financial reports. The board will consider a proposal to increase planning fees for 2024 and receive draft financial statements for 2023.

• 2024 Fee Increase Proposal
• 2023 Draft Financial Statements submitted by KPMG LLP

The Archipelago Area Planning Board approved the September 19, 2024 agenda and the July 18, 2024 meeting minutes. The board received the 2023 draft financial statements submitted by KPMG LLP and directed staff to circulate public notice of proposed fee increases for the Tariff of Fees By-laws.

• Approved agenda for September 19, 2024 meeting (Resolution PB24-09-01)
• Approved minutes from July 18, 2024 meeting (Resolution PB24-09-02)
• Received 2023 draft financial statements from KPMG LLP (Resolution PB24-09-03)
• Directed staff to proceed with proposed 2024 fee increases and public notice
• Discontinued the hearing at 1:27 PM (Resolution PB24-09-04)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a request for a flashing traffic light at the Highway 69 and Woods Rd intersection. It will also consider a resolution asking the province to reabsorb the cost of the Ontario Provincial Police Force, and several finance and public‑works items including the Pointe au Baril septic capital budget award. Additional agenda items cover a CAO update, a draft resolution to modernize the Municipal Elections Act, and updates on planning, environment and operational services.

• Request for flashing light at the intersection of Highway 69 and Woods Rd
• Resolution requesting the Province to reabsorb the cost of the Ontario Provincial Police Force
• Pointe au Baril Septic Capital Budget and Award
• CAO Update September 2024 with West Parry Sound Economic Development Collaborative Action Plan
• Draft resolution to support modernizing the Municipal Elections Act for the 21st Century

The Committee of the Whole discussed multiple items and directed staff to bring forward motions to the September Council meeting, including approving the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule, supporting AMCTO's recommendations on the Municipal Elections Act, and preparing a motion for a Canada Post form for an Archipelago-specific postal code. It also agreed to request the Pointe au Baril Lighthouse Museum to include a historical preservation project in its 2025 workplan, and directed staff to contact Seguin Township about creek damage from Clear Lake development. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for Council.

• Directed staff to bring forward motion for 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
• Directed staff to bring forward motion to support AMCTO's Municipal Elections Act recommendations
• Directed staff to prepare motion for Canada Post Mailing Place Name Recognition form
• Directed staff to bring forward motion for Muskoka Summit on the Environment attendance
• Directed staff to bring forward motion for Pointe au Baril Lighthouse Historical Preservation Project
• Directed staff to bring forward motion for social media tools report
• Directed staff to bring forward motion for Pointe au Baril Community Centre Tuesday hours
• Directed staff to bring forward motion for Pointe au Baril septic capital budget increase

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 16, 2024, was discontinued. The agenda included a minor variance application for a deck at 1670 Georgian Bay Water, The Archipelago.

• Discontinued hearing for ARDIEL - Minor Variance Application No. A06-24
• Hearing for deck variance at 1670 Georgian Bay Water, The Archipelago
• Approval of minutes from Committee of Adjustment hearing held on July 19, 2024

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance allowing a deck at 1670 Georgian Bay Water to be built 2.5m above grade, exceeding the 2m limit by 0.5m. The decision was carried, subject to building permits within two years and compliance with submitted plans. No public submissions were received.

• Approved minor variance A06-24 for deck height at 1670 Georgian Bay Water (carried)
• Approved agenda for August 16, 2024 hearing (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 19, 2024 hearing (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council approved Noise Control By‑law exemption applications for 17 Georgian Bay Water (Aug 24, 2024, 8 p.m.–12 a.m.) and 5 Tamarack Drive (Aug 17, 2024, 6 p.m.–11 p.m.). It also received the August 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions and appointed a Deputy Chief Building Official. Minutes from the July 19 and July 18 meetings were approved.

• Approve Noise Control By‑law exemption for 17 Georgian Bay Water (Aug 24, 2024, 8 p.m.–12 a.m.)
• Approve Noise Control By‑law exemption for 5 Tamarack Drive (Aug 17, 2024, 6 p.m.–11 p.m.)
• Appoint Deputy Chief Building Official – Thomas Lemoine
• Receive August 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions
• Approve minutes of July 19 and July 18 council meetings

Council approved a new official logo (Option B) and directed staff to proceed with implementation phases 2 and 3, with a 2025 budget for phase 4. It also adopted the Community Climate Action Plan with a target of 6% below 2016 emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. Several zoning by-law amendments were passed, including rezoning Island 2 A258 and removing a holding provision for a property in Shawanaga. Two noise by-law exemptions were approved for events on August 24, 2024.

• Approved new official logo Option B and directed staff to implement phases 2 and 3 (carried)
• Adopted Community Climate Action Plan with 6% below 2016 emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050 (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Island 2 A258 to CR/D-96 and ES-1 zones (carried)
• Approved by-law A2112-24 amending zoning for portion of Island 258A (Richards Island) (carried)
• Approved by-law A2113-24 removing Holding 'H' provision for Bremner property (carried)
• Approved by-law 2024-32 designating site plan control areas for Bremner property (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for 17 Georgian Bay Water on Aug 24, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for 5 Tamarack Drive on Aug 24, 6-11 p.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a zoning by-law amendment to remove a holding provision and review a community climate action plan. The meeting also includes updates on regional housing, economic development, and a recreation center.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z05-23 (Bremner) to remove Holding (H) provision
• ICEAP Community Climate Action Plan presentation by Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere
• Township logo and brand integrity implementation plan by Banko Creative Studio
• Indigenous Relations training session in closed meeting
• July 2024 Building Permit Summary

The Committee of the Whole discussed the Township's logo and brand integrity project, reaching consensus on logo option B and directing staff to develop a community launch plan. Staff were directed to bring forward a resolution to the August Council Meeting. The Committee also received updates on staffing, housing, economic development, and the recreation centre, and directed staff to bring forward a by-law to remove a holding provision on Lagoon Drive.

• Consensus reached to use logo option B for new branding
• Directed staff to develop community launch plan for new logo
• Directed staff to bring forward resolution on logo to August Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring forward by-law to remove holding provision on Lagoon Drive (Z05-23 Bremner)
• Directed staff to bring forward resolution on Community Climate Action Plan to August Council Meeting

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve the July 31, 2024 agenda and the minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee met on July 31, 2024, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. No formal decisions were made; updates were provided on the 2024 budget, Sacred Fire Policy, land purchase, maintenance, bench donation, and columbarium capacity. The proposal to add two new committee members was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved July 31, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved January 24, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Deferred committee membership expansion to next meeting

Council Meeting

The Township of The Archipelago Council will approve minutes from previous meetings and authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign an agreement with the Association of Municipalities regarding the Canada Community-Building Fund. The meeting includes a public deputation regarding a Crown Land Road Work Permit and a closed session on governance training.

• Approval of Special Meeting minutes (June 19, 2024)
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes (June 20, 2024)
• Approval of Regular Meeting minutes (June 21, 2024)
• Deputation: Adam Schell and Laurie Timms on Crown Land Road Work Permit
• By-law to authorize CCBF agreement with Association of Municipalities

Council agreed to proportionately guarantee $13.5 million in bank financing for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre, replacing a previous $7 million commitment. The project is currently $2.85 million over budget due to site preparation issues. Council also approved several other items, including a $5,000 donation request that was defeated, and directed staff on various matters.

• Approved proportionate guarantee of $13.5M in Board financing for recreation centre (carried)
• Defeated $5,000 donation to North of 50 (defeated)
• Approved conditions for Official Plan Amendment No. 68 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z02-22 (GATES) (carried)
• Directed staff to survey 1.65 hectares of cemetery lands (carried)
• Approved resolution urging province to address homelessness (carried)
• Approved resolution urging province to address physician shortage (carried)
• Directed staff to support Rogers telecommunications tower notification process (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for 10km/hr speed restriction in Pointe Au Baril Channel (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from June 2024 and hear a request for a minor variance to build a larger detached deck. The body will also appoint a Secretary-Treasurer.

• Approval of June 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Hearing of Mackenzie Minor Variance Application A03-24
• Appointment of Steve Wark as Secretary-Treasurer
• Request to construct 155.9 m² detached deck on 7 A49 Island
• Discontinuation of the hearing at a specific time

The Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 19, 2024, was largely procedural. The agenda and minutes from the June 21, 2024 meeting were approved. Steve Wark was appointed as Secretary-Treasurer, with Cale Henderson and Maria Pinto authorized to act in his absence. The only application on the agenda (A03-24) was withdrawn before the hearing and not considered.

• Approved agenda (24-07-ADJ-01)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2024 meeting (24-07-ADJ-02)
• Appointed Steve Wark as Secretary-Treasurer (24-07-ADJ-03)
• Application A03-24 withdrawn; not considered

Planning Board

The Archipelago Area Planning Board met on July 18, 2024, to conduct procedural business. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from May 23, 2024, and the 2024 budget. Two citizen members were reappointed, and a new Secretary-Treasurer was named.

• Approval of 2024 Planning Board Budget
• Reappointment of citizen members Ted Knight and Steve Wohleber
• Appointment of Steve Wark as Secretary-Treasurer

The Archipelago Area Planning Board approved its 2024 budget and reappointed Steve Wark as Secretary-Treasurer, with Cale Henderson and Maria Pinto authorized to act in his absence. The board also discussed ways to increase revenues and funding, with staff to investigate options for a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved 2024 budget for the Planning Board (carried)
• Reappointed Steve Wark as Secretary-Treasurer (carried)
• Authorized Cale Henderson and Maria Pinto to carry out Secretary-Treasurer duties in Wark's absence (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed telecommunications tower and related restrictive covenant modifications. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments, a community climate action plan, and financial reports.

• Proposed telecommunications tower on Blackstone-Crane Lake Rd
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z02-24 (Pepper)
• ICECAP Community Climate Action Plan
• 2024 Second Quarter Financial Report
• Pointe Au Baril VORR recommendation report

The Committee of the Whole made several key recommendations for the July Council meeting, including a 750-metre speed restriction covering three-quarters of the Pointe au Baril Channel, purchasing 1.65 hectares of the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery, and supporting a Rogers telecommunications tower with a modified covenant. They also directed staff to prepare reports on logo transition, fire services with Shawanaga First Nation, and various resolutions. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to Council.

• Consensus to purchase 1.65 hectares of Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery (not full 4.07 ha)
• Consensus to recommend 3/4 of Pointe au Baril Channel for 10 km/hr VORR speed zone
• Supported Rogers tower proposal, recommending covenant modification (not removal)
• Directed staff to explore Shawanaga First Nation for fire suppression services
• Directed staff to prepare report on logo implementation and pricing for August
• Consensus to deny North of 50 $5,000 donation request (operational funding not permitted)
• Supported accepting snowmobile club bench donation in memory of Paul Penfold
• Directed staff to bring forward resolutions on AMO homelessness and health campaigns

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing on a minor variance application for 1650 Highway 69 in Pointe au Baril. The applicant seeks permission to operate a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating in a Community Facility (CF) zone. The agenda also lists routine procedural steps, including agenda approval and the adoption of May meeting minutes.

• Minor Variance Application No. A04-24 for 1650 Highway 69, Pointe au Baril
• Request to permit a restaurant use in a Community Facility (CF) zone
• Approval of the May 24, 2024, Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Adoption of the June 21, 2024, meeting agenda

The Committee of Adjustment approved the agenda, the minutes from the May 24th, 2024 hearing, and one minor variance application to permit a restaurant use in a Community Facility zone.

• Approved agenda for June 21, 2024 hearing
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2024 hearing
• Approved minor variance application A04-24 to permit a restaurant in the Community Facility zone, subject to MTO approvals

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss a partnership with the Georgian Bay Land Trust to establish a migratory corridor through conservation easements. The agenda also includes a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment at 3 A481 Island and several special occasion permit declarations.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z02-24 (Pepper) at 3 A481 Island
• Georgian Bay Land Trust (GBLT) Corridor Project partnership
• Healey Lake Regatta Special Occasion Permit at Lakeshore Marina & Chalets
• Arts on the Bay Dinner Show Special Occasion Permit

Council approved multiple 2024 community grants, accepted the 2023 financial statements prepared by KPMG LLP, and directed staff to proceed with implementing Microsoft 365 Business Central as the municipal ERP solution. Additionally, Council passed several by-laws regarding shore road allowances, household waste disposal, and a snowmobile land use agreement, and partnered with the Georgian Bay Land Trust for the Corridor Project.

• Approved minutes from previous council, regular, and committee meetings
• Received the June 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions
• Received revised June 2024 Council Correspondence listing
• Declared August 3, 2024 Healey Lake Regatta a Municipally Significant Event
• Declared August 7, 2024 Arts of the Bay Dinner Show a Municipally Significant Event
• Accepted amended 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by KPMG LLP
• Authorized 2024 community grants for Sans Souci and Copperhead Association ($10,095.85), Skerryvore Ratepayers Association ($248.43), Healey Lake Property Owners Association & Healey Lake Tennis Club ($1,627.45), and The Ojibway Club ($39,185.50 plus a one-time grant of $6,902.00)
• Directed staff to proceed with Microsoft 365 Business Central as the ERP solution, conditional upon third party review

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will review several administrative items including financial statements, branding proposals, and community grants. Discussion topics also include zoning amendments, septic design, waste agreements, and cemetery land updates.

• 2023 Financial Statements presentation by KPMG LLP
• Township of The Archipelago Logo and Brand Integrity Proposal
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z01-24 recommendation report
• Pointe Au Baril Septic Design recommendation report
• MacFarlane TOPS Waste Agreement recommendation report

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2023 financial statements, discussed logo refresh options, and examined proposals regarding community grants, cemetery land purchases, and enterprise resource planning software. The committee also evaluated public works updates, zoning amendments, waste agreements, and snowmobile club memorandums of understanding, directing staff to bring forward formal resolutions and by-laws to the June Council Meeting.

• Identified Option B as the preferred version for the Township logo and brand refresh
• Moved into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239(2)(c)(i) of the Municipal Act, 2001 at 11:21 a.m. to discuss land acquisition and confidential commercial information
• Moved out of the closed meeting at 11:55 a.m.
• Directed staff to bring forward a resolution regarding the 2023 Financial Statements to the June Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring forward Community Grant resolutions to the June Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring forward a resolution for the Microsoft 365 Business Central ERP system to the June Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring forward a By-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Z01-24 at 1 A385 Island to the June Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring forward resolutions and by-laws regarding the Pointe au Baril septic design, MacFarlane TOPS waste agreement, and NEGBSC snowmobile MOU to the June Council Meeting

Special Meeting of Council

The Council will hold a special meeting to receive a communications training session from Banko Creative Studios. This item is scheduled to take place during a closed meeting.

• Communications training session by Banko Creative Studios

Council appointed Councillor David Ashley to serve as Acting Chair for the June council meetings due to the Reeve's absence. Members also moved into a closed session for a communications training session provided by Banko Creative Studios.

• Appointed David Ashley as Acting Chair (24-109)
• Approved meeting agenda (24-110)
• Moved into closed meeting for training (24-111)
• Moved out of closed meeting (24-112)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:13 p.m. (24-113)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for the Ferguson property. The request seeks to increase the ground floor area of a legal non-complying boathouse and allow an existing storage shed to maintain its current side yard encroachment.

• Minor Variance Application A02-24: 6.6 m² (71 ft²) increase to boathouse ground floor area
• Minor Variance Application A02-24: Side yard setback relief for an existing 8.9 m² storage shed

The Committee of Adjustment approved a variance for Application No. A02-24 to allow the reconstruction of a boathouse and the continuation of an existing storage shed. Approval is contingent on securing building permits within two years and following submitted plans.

• Approved minor variance for boathouse reconstruction and storage shed setback at 465 Blackstone-Crane Lake Road (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will consider an endorsement for adding 24 long-term care beds at 21 Belvedere Ave. A public meeting is scheduled to discuss Zoning By-law Amendment Z01-24 for a property on Ugo Igo Island.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z01-24 (Price) at 1 A385 Island (Ugo Igo Island)
• Endorsement of 24 additional long-term care beds at 21 Belvedere Ave.
• Deputation regarding The Corridor Project by Bill Lougheed, Georgian Bay Land Trust
• Committee of Adjustment meeting at 1:00 p.m.

Council agreed to provide its share of $7 million in direct financing and guarantee a portion of $6.5 million in bank loans for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre. The board also endorsed the addition of 24 long-term care beds at Belvedere Heights and partnered with the Georgian Bay Land Trust on a conservation project.

• Approved proportionate share of $7M direct financing and $6.5M bank guarantee for West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre
• Endorsed request for final approval to build up to 24 new long-term care beds at 21 Belvedere Ave.
• Partnered with Georgian Bay Land Trust to establish the Corridor Project using conservation easements
• Approved closure and conveyance of shore road allowance fronting 223 Healey Lake Water
• Directed staff to investigate purchase of Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery lands
• Supported use of municipal lands for Province’s Accelerated High Speed Internet Program
• Approved Draft Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-laws for public engagement
• Declared June 7, 2024 as 'Hope Air Day' and May 28, 2024 as 'Menstrual Health Day'

Water Access Task Force

The Water Access Task Force will review previous meeting minutes and discuss a Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association article regarding marina reductions. The task force will also enter a closed meeting to discuss proposed or pending land acquisitions.

• Review of February 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of FOCA article on reduction of marinas across Ontario
• Closed meeting regarding land acquisition

The Water Access Task Force approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous February 23, 2024 meeting. Members also discussed a Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association article regarding marina closures. The task force then moved into a closed meeting to discuss land acquisition and closed session minutes before adjourning.

• Approved May 23, 2024 Water Access Task Force agenda (Carried)
• Approved February 23, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Moved into closed meeting regarding land acquisition and closed minutes (Carried)
• Moved out of closed meeting at 4:25 p.m. (Carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a consent application for Smith at 2 A258 Island. The proposal involves dividing the land into one new residential water access lot and one retained lot.

• Consent Application B01-24: creation of one 2.5 hectare (6.17 acre) water access lot on Richards Island

The Planning Board approved a consent application to create one new residential water access lot on Island 258A. The approval is subject to several conditions, including rezoning and a parkland payment.

• Approved Consent Application No. B01-24 for one new water access lot on Island 258A (Carried)
• Required $5,000.00 payment to the Township of The Archipelago for parkland purposes
• Approved agenda for May 23, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2024 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several planning and financial items. Discussions include site alteration and tree preservation draft by-laws, a shore road allowance report, and the purchase of cemetery lands.

• Shore Road Allowance Amended Recommendation Report - Ferkul
• Site Alteration and Tree Preservation Draft By-laws Update
• Purchase of Cemetery Lands (Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery)
• Connectivity – Use of Municipal Lands report
• The Ojibway Club property tax forgiveness request

The Committee reviewed several administrative and planning items, directing staff to bring multiple resolutions to the May Council Meeting. Key recommendations include the purchase of cemetery lands from the MNRF and partial tax relief for the Ojibway Club.

• Recommended purchasing Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery from MNRF
• Reached consensus to approve half of the Ojibway Club's ~$13,000 tax relief request
• Declined $1,000 membership for Parry Sound Area Founder Circle; will donate instead
• Directed staff to revise 'Notice of Motion' procedure for the Procedural By-law
• Directed staff to investigate insurance requirements for Snowmobile Club MOU
• Recommended authorizing Municipal Consent for high-speed internet pedestals
• Directed staff to bring resolutions for Hope Air Day and World Menstrual Health Day to Council

Special Meeting of Council

The Council will meet in a closed session to receive Nibwaakaawin Indigenous Engagement training. The session is led by John Beaucage and Devan Sommerville from Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

• Council Training Session - Nibwaakaawin Indigenous Engagement Training

The Council of The Archipelago held a special meeting on May 22, 2024, to approve the agenda and participate in a closed training session. Council moved into a closed meeting at 1:32 p.m. for Nibwaakaawin Indigenous Engagement training and returned to an open meeting at 4:00 p.m. before adjourning.

• Approved the May 22nd, 2024 Special Meeting of Council Agenda (Resolution 24-087)
• Moved into a closed meeting for Nibwaakaawin Indigenous Engagement training pursuant to Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Resolution 24-088)
• Moved out of the closed meeting at 4:00 p.m. (Resolution 2024-089)
• Adjourned the Special Meeting of Council at 4:00 p.m. (Resolution 24-090)

Council Meeting

The Archipelago Council will vote on by-laws to formally adopt the 2024 municipal budget, establish capping parameters for commercial and industrial classes, and set final tax rates and ratios. These decisions determine annual funding for local services and resident property tax bills. The agenda also includes public deputations regarding a proposed TC Energy pumped storage plant, regional natural asset management planning, and a lease request for 1650 Hwy 69 (PAB Chamber Building). Council will receive the Chief Administrative Officer’s monthly report and authorize one councillor to attend an advocacy event in Ottawa on May 6.

• Adoption of the 2024 municipal budget by-law
• Setting and levying the 2024 tax rates and ratios for municipal purposes
• Establishing capping parameters for commercial and industrial property classes
• Public deputation on a TC Energy pumped storage plant proposal for Georgian Bay
• Consideration of a lease request for 1650 Hwy 69 (PAB Chamber Building)

Council approved the 2024 budget, tax ratios, and rates of taxation. The board also authorized a lease agreement for a new BBQ restaurant and passed several resolutions opposing provincial changes to water testing and planning laws.

• Adopted 2024 Budget (Carried)
• Set and levied 2024 Rates of Taxation (Carried)
• Approved $3,750 for Council Communications Training (Carried)
• Directed staff to execute lease for Bubba Shady's BBQ at 1650 Hwy 69 (Carried)
• Requested Province reconsider phasing out free private well water testing (Carried)
• Directed staff to submit comments opposing Bill 185 (Carried)
• Approved IT Strategy Plan and implementation of recommendations (Carried)
• Closed and sold shore road allowance at Shawanaga Inlet (Walker) (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for the Fox property. The owner seeks to reconstruct a boathouse that exceeds current floor area and lot coverage limits.

• Minor variance for boathouse floor area at 1860 Georgian Bay Water
• Request to increase boathouse floor area by 15.6 m² (167.9 ft²)
• Request to increase total lot coverage to 431.4 m² (4643.6 ft²)

The Committee of Adjustment unanimously approved a minor variance application for a property at 1860 Georgian Bay Water. The decision allows the reconstruction of a boathouse 15.6 m² larger than currently permitted, increasing total lot coverage to 431.4 m². The approval is conditional on securing building permits within two years and following submitted plans.

• Approved Agenda (Carried)
• Approved December 15, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for boathouse at 1860 Georgian Bay Water (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the draft 2024 budget and various department project lists. Discussions include a request for emergency response services in Ward 6 and potential attainable housing solutions. The committee will also consider updates on building permits and operational services.

• Draft 2024 Budget
• Request for emergency response services for Ward 6 residents
• Council communications training proposal from Banko Creative Studio
• Draft Planning Authority Delegation By-law
• Attainable housing study by Greenland Consulting Engineers

The Committee discussed a draft 2024 budget proposing tax increases of 2.3% for the North Archipelago and 1.6% for the South Archipelago. Members expressed support for a staff alternative work arrangement pilot program running from May 6 to December 31. Several resolutions regarding emergency services, planning delegation, and provincial legislation were directed to the April Council Meeting.

• Approved move to closed meeting at 9:20 a.m. (Carried)
• Approved move to open meeting at 10:47 a.m. (Carried)
• Supported alternative work pilot program for administrative and operations staff (May 6–Dec 31)
• Directed staff to bring 2024 budget By-laws to April Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring resolution on GLSLCI source water protection to April Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring resolution on Ward 6 emergency response services to April Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring resolution on planning authority delegation to April Council Meeting
• Directed staff to bring resolution opposing phase-out of free private well water testing to April Council Meeting

Council Meeting

The Council will hear presentations regarding the Ontario Pumped Storage Project and site alteration by-laws. Members will also consider adopting recommendations from an organizational excellence report. The agenda includes a resolution supporting provincial funding for municipal equipment training.

• Deputation from TC Energy regarding the Ontario Pumped Storage Project
• Presentation on Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-law
• Adoption of recommendations from the 'Achieving Organizational Excellence' report
• Resolution supporting provincial funding for a Municipal Equipment Operator Course
• By-law to close and sell part of a shore road allowance in Concession 9

Council adopted recommendations from an organizational review report and authorized a fire protection services agreement with the Town of Parry Sound. The board also approved a grant application for a rink roof and continued the Pointe au Baril Housing Initiative without a market analysis.

• Adopted 'Achieving Organizational Excellence' report recommendations
• Approved Fire Protection Services Agreement with Town of Parry Sound (By-law 2024-13)
• Approved NOHFC grant application up to $200,000 for PABPlex rink roof
• Approved continuation of Pointe au Baril Housing Initiative Phase 2 excluding housing market analysis
• Approved 2024 Fee Schedule for Holiday Cove Marina
• Approved cleaning fee framework and Tuesday hours (1pm-8pm) for Pointe au Baril Community Centre
• Directed staff to research winter maintenance upgrades for six seasonal roads
• Directed staff to explore fire suppression options for nine properties near Hellangone Lake

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several administrative and operational items. Discussions include draft budget highlights, a fire protection agreement with the Town of Parry Sound, and various fee updates for local facilities.

• Fire Protection Services Agreement with the Town of Parry Sound
• 2024 Draft Budget Highlights
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z01-24 (Price)
• Holiday Cove Marina 2024 Fees
• Pointe Au Baril Community Centre Usage, Fees, and Hours

The Committee reviewed various administrative, infrastructure, and planning items, directing staff to bring formal resolutions for Council approval. Key discussions included a draft 2024 budget with a projected tax increase of 1% to 2.5% and the decision to omit a resolution opposing the TC Energy Pumped Storage Project until after a deputation.

• Directed staff to bring Fire Protection Services Agreement by-law to March Council
• Directed staff to bring World Autism Day proclamation resolution to March Council
• Approved shifting 2024 senior appreciation lunch to late June
• Directed staff to bring OGRA & ROMA conference support resolution to March Council
• Directed staff to bring library and museum funding support resolution to March Council
• Decided to omit TC Energy opposition resolution from March Council agenda
• Directed staff to bring zoning by-law amendment Z01-24 (Price) resolution to March Council
• Directed staff to bring Holiday Cove Marina fee increase resolution to March Council

Council Meeting

The Council will review several by-laws regarding indemnification agreements for Blacksky Trail lots and a deeming by-law for Healey Lake Water. Additionally, staff is authorized to apply for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.

• Deputation regarding seasonal road maintenance around Kapikog Lake
• Application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
• Indemnification Agreement - Blacksky Trail, Lot 7 (Brown)
• Indemnification Agreement - Blacksky Trail, Lot 8 (Evans, Dickinson, Weldon)
• Indemnification Agreement - Blacksky Trail, Lot 9 (Weldon)

Council authorized a $26,500 dock replacement at Holiday Cove Marina and approved bridge financing for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre. Several resolutions were passed supporting provincial and federal grant applications and tax credit increases. A motion to adopt organizational review recommendations was deferred.

• Approved $26,500 contract with Dock Kings Inc. for Holiday Cove Marina dock replacement
• Authorized bridge financing for West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre
• Authorized application for Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
• Approved Reeve Liverance to attend three Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative events
• Supported grant applications for Coastal Wetland Research Group, GBGLF, and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
• Directed staff to confirm 2024 FoodCycler pricing and online platform details
• Deferred adoption of 'Achieving Organizational Excellence' report recommendations
• Passed By-laws 2024-05 through 2024-10 including three indemnification agreements and a Blue Box agreement

Water Access Task Force

The task force will review minutes from the January 18, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a scheduled closed meeting to address a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.

• Approval of January 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Closed session regarding potential land acquisition or disposition

The Water Access Task Force approved its February 23, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its January 18, 2024 meeting. It then moved into a closed meeting under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, and returned to open session. No substantive decisions on water access were recorded in the open minutes.

• Approved February 23, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved January 18, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Moved into closed meeting at 10:32 a.m. under Section 239(2)(c) for land acquisition/disposition (carried)
• Moved out of closed meeting at 10:56 a.m. (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

Planning Board

The Archipelago Area Planning Board will review the 2022 draft financial statements submitted by KPMG LLP. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes from November 16, 2023. No specific zoning or subdivision applications are listed in this agenda.

• Receipt of 2022 Draft Financial Statements from KPMG LLP
• Adoption of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 16, 2023. The Board also formally received the 2022 draft financial statements submitted by KPMG LLP.

• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved November 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received 2022 draft financial statements from KPMG LLP (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will discuss the 2024 Draft Capital Budget and the 2023 Council Remuneration and Expenses. The meeting also includes an organizational review and updates on public works, such as a dock replacement at Holiday Cove Marina.

• Review of the 2024 Draft Capital Budget
• Recommendation for Holiday Cove Marina Single Dock Replacement
• Organizational Review report from Linton Consulting Services Inc.
• FoodCycler Report and future plans
• Asset Management Plan presentation

The Committee reached a consensus to further research land-based fire suppression services, including pricing and response times. Several items were directed to the February Council Meeting for formal resolution, including a dock replacement and various support letters. The Committee declined to endorse the Plant Based Treaty.

• Directed staff to research land-based fire suppression services for North Archipelago
• Declined to endorse the Plant Based Treaty
• Directed staff to proceed with the March Archipelago deputation for TC Energy
• Directed staff to bring $26,500 Holiday Cove Marina dock replacement to February Council
• Directed staff to bring FoodCycler online ordering proposal to February Council
• Directed staff to bring resolutions for school closures and volunteer firefighter tax credits to February Council
• Directed staff to bring resolutions for Great Lakes funding support and FONOM review to February Council
• Directed staff to bring Reeve's Washington D.C. attendance and 2023 Council expenses to February Council

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the draft 2024 budget for recommendation to Council. Discussion items also include a community core development plan and an update on a governance document.

• Draft 2024 Budget recommendation to Council
• Pointe au Baril Community Core Development Plan discussion
• 2023 Remembrance Day Ceremonies update
• 2023 usage data and purchases review
• Draft Sacred Fire Governance Document update

The Committee recommended the draft 2024 budget to Council, which includes a $5,400 increase for three capital projects. Members also discussed cemetery accessibility and potential changes to the Committee's membership to increase inclusivity.

• Approved January 24, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved August 23, 2023 Minutes (Carried)
• Recommended draft 2024 budget to Council (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on amending Terms of Reference for membership revisions

Council Meeting

Council will review funding requests from Georgian Bay Forever and the West Parry Sound District Museum. The agenda also includes a winter maintenance agreement with Seguin Township and by-laws regarding shore road allowances on Healey Lake.

• Winter maintenance agreement for Blackstone Crane Lake Road with Seguin Township
• Funding request from Georgian Bay Forever for Phragmites management
• 2024 funding request from West Parry Sound District Museum
• By-law to close and sell part of a shore road allowance on Healey Lake

The Township of The Archipelago Council approved a two-year communications contract with Banko Creative Studio for $54,324 per year, contingent on budget considerations. Council also passed resolutions supporting the Town of Parry Sound’s request for $10 million in provincial infrastructure funding for sanitary sewers and advocating for the permanent expansion of the Rural Northern Immigration Pilot program. Additionally, Council appointed members to working groups for the Skerryvore Pavilion and PaBplex projects and passed three by-laws regarding road maintenance and property allowances.

• Approved Banko Creative Studio Communications Package at $54,324/year for two years (contingent on budget)
• Supported Town of Parry Sound request for $10M provincial funding for sanitary sewer infrastructure
• Supported making Rural Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) permanent and expanding to all Northern Ontario
• Appointed Councillors Sheard and Manners to Skerryvore Ratepayers Association Pavilion Working Group
• Appointed Councillors Lundy and Emery to PaBplex Community Initiative Working Group
• Passed By-law 2024-01 authorizing winter maintenance agreement with Seguin Township for Blackstone Crane Lake Road
• Passed By-law 2024-02 deeming Lot 25 Plan M-284 not part of a registered subdivision
• Passed By-law 2024-03 closing and selling shore road allowance at Healey Lake (Michaud)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss requests for provincial support regarding sewer infrastructure and making the Rural Northern Immigration Pilot program permanent. The agenda also includes a communications strategy proposal and updates on environmental matters.

• Resolution to request $10m in provincial funding for sanitary sewer infrastructure
• Request to make the Rural Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program permanent
• Communications and Brand Strategy Proposal including Banko project estimates
• Update on TC Energy Pumped Storage proposal opposition
• Request for a flashing light at Highway 69 and Woods Rd

The Committee of the Whole discussed several regional initiatives, infrastructure funding requests, and administrative updates. No final votes were taken, but staff were directed to prepare resolutions for the January Council Meeting on several items.

• Directed staff to bring resolution for GLSLCI meeting attendance to January Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution supporting Rural Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) to January Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution supporting Town of Parry Sound's $10M sewer funding request to January Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution for Communications and Brand Strategy proposal to January Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution requesting Township of Carling investigate flashing light at Hwy 69 and Woods Rd to January Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution supporting a unique Archipelago postal code to January Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution to renew plowing agreement with Seguin for Blackstone Crane Lake Rd to January Council
• Directed staff to bring resolution appointing Councillors Lundy and Emery to PaBplex Community Working Group to January Council

Water Access Task Force

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of the January 18, 2024, agenda and the September 14, 2023, minutes. The task force also plans to enter a closed session for legal advice.

• Approval of January 18, 2024, agenda
• Approval of September 14, 2023, minutes
• Closed meeting regarding legal advice

The Water Access Task Force met on January 18, 2024, and approved its agenda and the minutes of its September 14, 2023 meeting. It then moved into a closed meeting at 2:20 p.m. under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss solicitor-client privileged legal advice, and returned to open session at 2:56 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only recorded actions were procedural approvals and the closed session itself.

• Approved the January 18, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved the September 14, 2023 Water Access Task Force minutes (carried)
• Moved into a closed meeting at 2:20 p.m. for solicitor-client privileged legal advice (carried)
• Moved out of the closed meeting at 2:56 p.m. (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

The Special Meeting of Council includes a presentation by Kelly Linton of Linton Consulting Services Inc. regarding an organizational review. The agenda also includes closed meetings for discussions on the review and a strategy session.

• Organizational Review presentation by Kelly Linton (Linton Consulting Services Inc.)
• Closed meeting regarding Organizational Review
• Strategy Session

The meeting consisted of procedural approvals and a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals and negotiation strategies. A scheduled organizational review presentation by Linton Consulting Services Inc. was cancelled.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Moved into a closed meeting at 12:34 p.m. to discuss personnel and negotiation matters (Carried)
• Moved out of the closed meeting at 2:57 p.m. (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:58 p.m. (Carried)