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The Archipelago public meetings in 2025

44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 12, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council approves municipal office closure for holidays Dec 24–Jan 1

The Council will approve the agenda and the minutes from the November 21 and November 20 meetings. It will adopt a resolution closing the municipal office from noon on December 24, 2025 to January 1, 2026. The meeting also includes staff recognition awards, receipt of the December 2025 council correspondence package, and several deputations on library services, local journalism and Georgian Bay water levels.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to discuss zoning, finances, and land acquisition

The Committee of the Whole will meet on December 11, 2025, to review financial statements, approve a contribution agreement for the Parry Sound Pump Station 2, and consider a zoning by-law amendment. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a proposed land acquisition.

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Fri Nov 21, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to discuss Zoning By-law Amendment Z04-25 for Island A473 (Lampey Island)

The Council will approve the revised agenda and minutes from the October 17 and 16 meetings. It will consider the public‑meeting report on Zoning By‑law Amendment Z04‑25 for Island A473 (Lampey Island) and hear a Committee of Adjustment at 1:00 p.m. to consider two applications. The meeting also includes a deputation for 2026 funding requests and a by‑law to close and sell a portion of the shore road allowance on Blackstone Lake.

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✓ Decided: Council approves revisions to the comprehensive zoning by‑law

The council approved the revised agenda and adopted the minutes from the October meetings. It received the 2025 third‑quarter financial report and the 2026 preliminary budget presentation. Council directed staff to make specific amendments to the draft comprehensive zoning by‑law and formally supported the Skerryvore community pavilion application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. It also authorized the Reeve and Deputy Reeve to attend Great Lakes Day in Ottawa.

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Fri Nov 21, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on two minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two applications for minor variances to the Township's Zoning By-law. One seeks relief from maximum lot coverage and ground floor area limits on Island property, the other from maximum accessory building height on South Fork Road.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves KORDTS minor variance for 6.5 m garage

The Committee approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. It deferred the Sable Street Studios minor variance application to the January 16, 2026 meeting. It approved the KORDTS minor variance to allow a detached garage up to 6.5 m tall, with conditions on permitting and plan compliance.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning board to vote on two right-of-way easements on Woods Bay Lane

The Archipelago Area Planning Board will consider two consent applications (B04-25 and B05-25) to grant reciprocal right-of-way easements over driveways at 8 and 10 Woods Bay Lane. The board will also appoint a new secretary-treasurer and adopt previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approved easements for 8 and 10 Woods Bay Lane properties

The Planning Board approved Consent Application B04-25 for an easement at 8 Woods Bay Lane and Consent Application B05-25 for an easement at 10 Woods Bay Lane, each subject to detailed conditions. The board also appointed Cale Henderson as Secretary‑Treasurer and authorized Tera Macfie, Steve Stone and Maria Pinto to act in his absence. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

Council Chambers
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss zoning, budget, and wildfire protection

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 preliminary budget, a zoning by-law amendment, and a wildfire protection agreement. The meeting also includes Indigenous Relations training and a discussion on a proposed moratorium on aerial glyphosate spraying.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple moves into and out of closed meetings

The Committee of the Whole approved motions to enter closed meetings at 9:15 a.m., 11:44 a.m., and 3:48 p.m., and to resume open meetings at 11:25 a.m., 12:50 p.m., and 4:13 p.m. All motions were carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

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Fri Oct 17, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider shore road allowance sales and hear winter road access deputation

The Township of The Archipelago Council meets October 17, 2025, to consider two by-laws closing and selling portions of shore road allowances (29 Ginn Beach Road and 375 Georgian Bay Water). A zoning by-law amendment (Z04-25 Barrett) is deferred due to a postal strike. Council will also hear a deputation on winter maintenance on Kapikog Lake North Road for emergency services access and a presentation on habitat stewardship funding.

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✓ Decided: Council backs Great Lakes Resilient Infrastructure Fund and other key initiatives

Council approved its agenda and the minutes of the September 19 and September 18 meetings. It directed staff to issue a letter of support for a Habitat Stewardship Project and passed resolutions supporting the Great Lakes Resilient Infrastructure Fund, GIS Day and the 20th anniversary of the West Parry Sound Geography Network, attendance at the 2026 ROMA conference, the Town of Cobalt’s request to make the NORDS program permanent, and a $15,233 budget reallocation for the Pointe au Baril Lands Housing Project environmental update. The Zoning By‑law amendment Z04‑25 was deferred.

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Fri Oct 17, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear variance request for taller home

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a request to build a home taller than the 6.0 m limit at 30 Paynes Road. The applicant seeks a 1.79 m variance to construct a dwelling 7.79 m high.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves height variance for 30 Paynes Road and appoints new secretary‑treasurer

The Committee of Adjustment approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the September 19, 2025 hearing. It granted a minor variance (Application A08-25) allowing a main dwelling at 30 Paynes Road to be built to a height of 7.79 m, with conditions to obtain permits within two years and follow the submitted plans. The Committee appointed Cale Henderson as Secretary‑Treasurer and authorized Steve Stone, Tera Macfie, and Maria Pinto to perform those duties in his absence.

Council Chambers
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Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss Waste to Energy investigation and multiple support requests

This Committee of the Whole meeting will hear an ICECAP Milestone 5 update on corporate energy and emissions trends, and receive a report on a Waste to Energy investigation with attached information from WEST.Inc. It will also consider requests for support from neighboring municipalities on topics such as glyphosate use in forests, sustainable waste management, human trafficking prevention, making the NORDS program permanent, and stranded assets from Blue Box regulation. Other items include updates on GIS Day, train service to Parry Sound, and a September 2025 Ward 3 fire.

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✓ Decided: Council directed staff to prepare multiple resolutions for upcoming October meeting

The council approved several actions, directing staff to develop and bring forward resolutions at the next council meeting on topics including the Great Lakes Resilient Infrastructure Fund, corporate policy framework, and support for parents' school request. A working group on passenger rail service was also mandated, and staff were asked to prepare a resolution for the Pointe au Baril housing project and invite a professor for a wake‑boat study. No vote counts were recorded for these decisions.

Council Chambers
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Fri Oct 3, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

Cemetery Committee to discuss Remembrance Day and cemetery maintenance

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming commemorative events and cemetery operations. The agenda includes a deputation regarding Remembrance Day wreaths and a demonstration of an online cemetery application.

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Fri Sep 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hear minor variance for dwelling height and deck on Gooch Island

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four minor variance applications. These include requests for increased building height and deck size on Gooch Island, an addition for storage on Crane Walker Road, a boathouse expansion on Island 729A, and a taller garage on Rattlebear Drive.

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Fri Sep 19, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Public hearing on Zoning By-law Amendment Z03-24 (Ponzo and Foster) at 10 a.m.

Council will hold a public hearing for a zoning by-law amendment, hear deputations on OPP marine unit operations and a proposed JK-12 super school, and consider raising the Every Child Matters flag on September 30. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, committee updates, and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Council backs opposition to TC Energy battery project and orders environmental assessments

The council approved its agenda and several routine items, including minutes from previous meetings and the receipt of updated correspondence. It authorized the closure and conveyance of a shore road allowance at 138 Kapikog South Road. The council proclaimed September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, raised the Every Child Matters flag, and authorized a councillor to attend the Muskoka Watershed Summit. It also passed resolutions supporting opposition to TC Energy’s battery storage project, requiring environmental assessments, and opposing the proposed Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss delayed JK-12 school, zoning update, geopark opposition

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items including the delayed opening of the Parry Sound JK-12 Super School, a zoning by-law review update, and a resolution opposing the Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark. Other agenda items include a shore road allowance application, a plowing agreement for Bayfield Hwy 529A, and the 2025 Second Quarter Financial Report. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss negotiations regarding a Town of Parry Sound project proposal.

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✓ Decided: Committee directed several items to be presented at September Council meeting

The Committee of the Whole discussed a range of topics but did not formally approve any motions. Members expressed support for draft motions opposing the Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark and for a resolution supporting the Blue Mountains' request on the TC Energy project, and they instructed staff to bring those motions forward to the September Council meeting. Staff were also directed to prepare a snow‑plowing agreement for Highway 529A, incorporate public feedback into the zoning by‑law, and develop a motion for attendance at the Ontario Water Leaders Summit. No votes or final approvals were recorded.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Planning Board

Consent application for right-of-way at 415 Healey Lake Road

The Archipelago Area Planning Board will consider a consent application (B03-25) to grant a right-of-way over a property at 415 Healey Lake Road to provide access to two neighbouring properties. The board will also review and vote on the 2024 draft financial statements and approve the proposed 2025 budget.

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✓ Decided: 2025 Budget approved by the Archipelago Area Planning Board

The Board approved its 2025 budget and received the 2024 draft financial statements. It also approved a consent application for a right‑of‑way easement over parcels on Healey Lake Road, subject to conditions. The Board expressed gratitude for the resignation of member Ted Knight. Earlier agenda and minutes were formally approved.

Council Chambers
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear minor variance for garage at 165 South Shore Road

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a minor variance application from the owner of 165 South Shore Road seeking relief from the rear yard setback to permit construction of an 80.3 m² garage. The property requires a 6.0 m rear yard setback; the proposed setback is 1.0 m. The committee will also consider appointing Cale Henderson as Secretary-Treasurer.

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Fri Aug 15, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider septic holding tank on Double Island

The Township of The Archipelago Council will hear deputations from Bimaajitoon Search and Rescue and a resident opposing a GeoPark. A motion will be considered to support a residential application for a Class Five Holding Tank on Double Island, relating to wastewater and blasting mitigation. Council will also decide on Councillor Earl Manners' attendance at the AMO conference.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized a $20,000 contract with Intelivote for 2026 internet voting

Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 18 and July 17, 2025. It then adopted several resolutions, including attendance at the AMO conference, a noise‑control by‑law exemption for 323 Healey Lake Road, endorsement of the Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and authorization of a contract up to $20,000 with Intelivote for internet voting in the 2026 municipal election. The council also approved the 2026 council meeting schedule and passed resolutions supporting the four‑lane Highway 69 expansion and requesting provincial consultation on transmission line projects.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Planning Board

Planning Board considers shoreline access easement at 168 South Shore Road

The Archipelago Area Planning Board will review a consent application for a residential shoreline easement. The board is also scheduled to appoint a Secretary-Treasurer.

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✓ Decided: Board approves easement consent and appoints new secretary-treasurer

The Archipelago Area Planning Board approved its agenda and adopted the June 19 minutes. It approved Consent Application B02‑25 to create a 15.5‑metre easement along Sturgeon Bay, subject to listed conditions. The board also appointed Cale Henderson as Secretary‑Treasurer and authorized Maria Pinto to act in his absence.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review comprehensive zoning by-law updates

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a comprehensive zoning by-law review presentation by J.L. Richards & Associates. The meeting also includes discussions on election contracting, waste depot management, and a project proposal with the Town of Parry Sound.

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✓ Decided: Committee moves into closed meeting to discuss privileged matters

The Committee resolved to enter a closed meeting at 1:00 p.m. under the Municipal Act to handle solicitor‑client privileged advice; the motion was moved by Councillor Lundy, seconded by Councillor Ashley and carried. After the closed session, the Committee resolved to reconvene in open session at 1:55 p.m., also carried. The Committee also determined that each council member will review the draft comprehensive zoning by‑law individually and forward any questions to staff.

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Fri Jul 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Water Access Task Force

Task Force goes into closed session for land acquisitions

The Water Access Task Force will hear updates on the Township of Tiny's acquisition of 207 metres of public waterfront, the Parry Sound Waterfront Master Plan, and Blackstone Lake water access. The meeting then moves into closed session to discuss proposed land acquisitions in the Blackstone Lake and Woods Bay neighbourhoods.

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Fri Jul 18, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to hear 2024 audited financials, reserve fund policy

The Council will receive presentations from the OPP, KPMG on the 2024 audited financial statements, and Watson & Associates on a reserve and reserve funds policy. A closed session is planned for negotiations regarding a Town of Parry Sound project proposal and economic development. Other business includes appointing a representative to the 9-1-1 Management Committee and designating the Healey Lake Regatta as a municipally significant event.

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✓ Decided: Council approves regional economic development plan and authorizes MOU

The council approved the Proposal for Regional Economic Development and authorized a Memorandum of Understanding to implement it. It also approved a shore road allowance closure, appointed Liam Thompson to the 9‑1‑1 Management Committee, designated the Healey Lake Regatta as a municipally significant event, adopted an extreme‑heat emergency response policy, and supported a grant application for a $700,000 roof project over the Pointe au Baril rink, committing $200,000. Additionally, the 2024 consolidated audited financial statements were approved and the Reserve & Reserve Funds Policy Review was received.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to consider two zoning by-law amendments for Frazer/Beech and Ballentine/Regan

The Committee of the Whole will review a building permit summary and a Shore Road allowance application. It will consider two zoning by-law amendment proposals: Z02-25 for the Frazer and Beech area and Z03-25 for the Ballentine and Regan area. Additional items include a report on increased bear activity in Ward 3, a closure of the 12‑Mile bin site, and updates on emergency management and by‑law enforcement.

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✓ Decided: Committee instructed staff to forward several proposals to July Council

The Committee of the Whole did not approve or deny any items. It directed staff to bring forward multiple motions and reports to the July Council meeting, covering the rink grant, investment report, emergency management by‑law, by‑law enforcement reporting, extreme heat plan, Indigenous relations, shore road allowance, and zoning amendments.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 1:30 PM

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

Cemetery advisory committee to discuss maintenance, inventory, online application

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee meets to discuss routine updates on cemetery maintenance, a 2025 inventory status, and a potential online cemetery application. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and possible closed session. No binding decisions are scheduled.

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Fri Jun 20, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider two zoning by-law amendments and heavy vehicle monitoring

The Township of The Archipelago will hold public meetings to consider two zoning by-law amendments. Council will also discuss supporting a resolution for increased heavy vehicle surveillance on Ontario roads and designate specific dinner theatre dates as municipally significant events.

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✓ Decided: Council endorses zoning review, directs draft update, defers two amendment apps

Council deferred decisions on two zoning amendment applications (Z02-25 at 428 Healey Lake Road and Z03-25 on Island A472) to allow further review. It approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and several resolutions including support for Champlain’s heavy‑vehicle surveillance resolution, designation of two Arts on the Bay performances as municipally significant events, objection to Bill 17, endorsement of the comprehensive zoning‑by‑law background report with conditions and direction to prepare a draft update and hold public open houses, authorization of an $8,000 purchase of a Great Lakes floor map, and a resolution thanking Donald Sanderson.

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Fri Jun 20, 2025 · 11:30 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear minor variance for boathouse and cabin

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a request to increase lot coverage at 1 A268 Island, The Archipelago, to allow a new cabin and privy while keeping an existing boathouse.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider consent application for one new residential lot at 38 South Crane Lake Road

The Archipelago Area Planning Board will hold a public hearing to decide on two consent applications (B05-24 and B01-25) for a property at 38 South Crane Lake Road. The applications propose creating one new residential lot of 0.46 hectares and a right-of-way for access to the retained lot. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new residential lot and right‑of‑way at 38 South Crane Lake Road

The Archipelago Area Planning Board approved Consent Application B05‑24 to create one new residential lot and Consent Application B01‑25 to establish a right‑of‑way on the existing private road at 38 South Crane Lake Road. The approval was subject to conditions including rezoning the parcels, submission of transfer documents, a septic system location, an agreement to remove an existing dwelling, and a $5,000 payment to the township. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were also approved.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Water Access Task Force

Water Access Task Force to discuss Woods Bay property acquisition

The Water Access Task Force will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session. The closed meeting is scheduled to discuss the acquisition or disposition of land.

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✓ Decided: Task Force approved agenda, minutes and moved to closed then open meeting

The Water Access Task Force approved its June 19 agenda and the May 22 meeting minutes. It resolved to enter a closed meeting to consider a proposed land acquisition, then later resolved to return to an open meeting. The next task force meeting will be held after the July 18, 2025 council meeting.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to consider zoning bylaw amendment for condominium dock layout

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the comprehensive zoning by-law review and consider a zoning by-law amendment for Parry Sound Condominium Corporation No.20 related to a dock layout. They will also discuss proposed Bill 17 and a final position paper on floating accommodations. Other items include an energy audit update, a building summary, and a closed meeting for negotiations with the Town of Parry Sound and a recycling contract.

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✓ Decided: Committee directed staff to advance several motions to the June Council meeting

The Committee of the Whole instructed staff to bring forward a motion endorsing the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law Review report, pending removal of proposed increased front‑yard setbacks. Staff were also directed to prepare a by‑law for the dock enlargement at 1 Crane‑Walker Road, a motion to comment on Bill 17, and a motion to formally receive the Floating Accommodations position paper. Additional directives included advancing a purchase motion for an $8,000 giant Great Lakes floor map, a motion to recognize Donald Sanderson’s service, and an investigation into bulk purchase of LymeShelf tick‑control units. The Committee approved moving into a closed meeting and later moving out of it.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council holds special meeting to discuss planning and zoning matters

The Township of The Archipelago will hold a special meeting of Council on June 18, 2025, to address unfinished planning business, zoning amendments, and consent applications. The agenda includes a presentation on Strong Mayor Powers Training and a closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the agenda and adjourned the special meeting

The council approved the June 18, 2025 special meeting agenda after a motion moved by Councillor Lundy and seconded by Councillor MacLeod. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:58 p.m. following a motion moved by Councillor Ashley and seconded by Councillor Manners. No other substantive items were decided.

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Fri May 23, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to hold public meeting on zoning amendment for Crane Lake Condo

The Council will discuss a zoning by-law amendment regarding dock layouts for the Parry Sound Standard Condominium Corporation No. 20. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Georgian Bay Geopark and the appointment of a building inspector.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $39,961.80 grant to The Ojibway Club

The council approved its revised agenda and the minutes of the April 25, 2024, April 24, 2024, and April 23, 2024 meetings, and authorized the closure of the original shore road allowance fronting 117 Tolpts Rd. It approved several community grants, including $39,961.80 for The Ojibway Club, $10,484.19 for the Sans Souci and Copperhead Association, $255.17 for the Skerryvore Ratepayers Association, and $1,141.84 for the Healey Lake Property Owners Association & Healey Lake Tennis Club. The council also proclaimed May 28 2025 as Menstrual Health Day and June 6 2025 as Hope Air Day, and adopted a resolution supporting the Lake Partner Program while urging a provincial agreement. Finally, the council authorized the Deputy Reeve to sign and submit a supporting letter to the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Water Access Task Force

Task Force to discuss property acquisitions in Blackstone Lake and Woods Bay

The Water Access Task Force will meet to review previous minutes and a request to participate in a Georgian Bay Association meeting. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss legal opinions and land acquisitions.

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✓ Decided: Task Force moved to a closed meeting to discuss land acquisition

The Water Access Task Force approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. Staff were directed to arrange a discussion with the Georgian Bay Association on water‑access issues. The task force voted to enter a closed meeting under the Municipal Act to consider a proposed land acquisition, and later voted to reopen the meeting.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole to consider Official Plan Amendment No. 69 (Ponzo)

The Committee of the Whole will receive an asset management presentation, consider 2025 community grants and a property tax deferral program for industrial/commercial properties, and discuss multiple planning items including Official Plan Amendment No. 69 (Ponzo), Zoning By-law Amendment Z07-24, and a shore road allowance application at 117 Tolpts Rd. They will also appoint municipal by-law enforcement officers and consider proclamations for World Menstrual Health Day and Hope Air Day. The meeting will move into closed session to discuss a proposed MOU with the Town of Parry Sound and litigation regarding Island A49.

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✓ Decided: Committee moved into a closed meeting at 2:36 p.m.

The Committee of the Whole resolved to enter a closed meeting at 2:36 p.m. under the Municipal Act. No other motions were formally adopted; the Committee expressed support for several items and directed staff to forward related motions to the May Council meeting.

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Fri Apr 25, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to hold public hearing on zoning change for Camphausen Island property

Council will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on a zoning by-law amendment (Z07-24) for a property on B647 Island (Camphausen Island). The meeting also includes a deputation on a Double Island holding tank, and several resolutions: supporting AMCTO's 2025 provincial election priorities, reaffirming efforts to resolve mailing address inconsistencies with Canada Post, and backing a letter on the Ontario Deposit Return Program. Previous meeting minutes and a council directions report are also up for approval.

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✓ Decided: Council approved resolution to continue addressing mailing‑place name issues

The council approved the revised agenda and the minutes from the March meetings. It adopted a resolution documenting the township’s efforts on mailing‑place name and postal‑code inconsistencies and directing staff to keep working with Canada Post. Additional actions included authorizing a public launch of the new township logo and branding, and supporting various provincial and municipal initiatives.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss 2025 draft budget and loan guarantee for recreation centre

The Committee of the Whole will review and discuss the draft 2025 budget, a loan guarantee for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre, and an official plan amendment (OP01-24) for properties owned by Ponzo and Foster. Other items include proposed expansions to strong mayor powers, a position paper on floating accommodations, and a microplastic removal study.

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✓ Decided: Committee sent multiple items to April Council; no formal approvals recorded

The Committee of the Whole reviewed budget updates, a loan guarantee, Strong Mayor Powers, the Waterfront Plan response, event proposals, a Code of Conduct amendment, a proclamation request, an Official Plan amendment, floating‑accommodation feedback, a watershed consortium request, and public‑works updates. In each case members expressed support or asked for further work, and staff were directed to bring forward motions or by‑laws to the April Council meeting. No votes or final approvals were taken during this session.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Council to hold social media training in closed session

The Council of The Archipelago will hold a special meeting on April 23, 2025. The primary scheduled activity is a closed session for Council social media training.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and closed meeting for member training

The council approved the special meeting agenda, moved into a closed session for member education, then reopened the meeting later. The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

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Fri Mar 21, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide variance for sleeping cabin and shed setbacks on B244 Island

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor variance application. Owners Schnurr and Wagner seek relief from front yard setback requirements to build a sleeping cabin and shed at 1 B244 Island. The proposed cabin would be 5.6 m from the front lot line (variance of 1.9 m) and the shed would be 7.3 m (variance of 0.2 m).

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✓ Decided: Committee approved variance for a sleeping cabin and shed on Island B‑244

The Committee of Adjustment approved Application No. A01‑25, granting a variance to build a 14.8 m² sleeping cabin and an 8.9 m² shed on Island B‑244. The approval is subject to securing building permits within two years and complying with the submitted plans. The motion passed unanimously. Earlier agenda and minutes items were also carried.

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Fri Mar 21, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider Official Plan Amendment for 38 South Crane Lake Road

The Archipelago Council will hold a public meeting to discuss an Official Plan Amendment and a Committee of Adjustment meeting. The agenda also includes a brand refresh ceremony and resolutions regarding provincial election priorities and the National Flag of Canada.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $97,536 dock replacement project and approves several by‑laws

The Council awarded the Pointe au Baril Wharf and Nursing Station Dock Replacement Project to Dock Kings Inc. for $97,536.26. It also approved a $1,000 Silver‑level sponsorship of the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle Awards Night, adopted three new by‑laws, and appointed Councillors Frost and Sheard to the Georgian Bay Association Vision Project Advisory Council. Additional actions included accepting a 4% fee increase for Holiday Cove Marina and receiving the March 21, 2025 Council Directions Report.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to decide on Bubba Shady's BBQ lease and new site alteration fees

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially decide on a three-year commercial lease for Bubba Shady's BBQ (2025-2028), a new tariff of fees for site alteration and tree preservation by-laws, and the award of a contract for Pointe Au Baril Wharf docks. Other items include a draft terms of reference for the West Parry Sound OPP Community Advisory Committee, a library policy on book banning, and a closed session to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Parry Sound.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $97,536 dock contract and directed multiple policy actions

The Committee awarded the Pointe au Baril Wharf and Nursing Station dock replacement project to Dock Kings Inc. for $97,536.26. It directed staff to draft a library support letter, continue a $1,000 silver‑tier sponsorship for the 2025 Awards Dinner, and bring forward by‑laws for the OPP advisory committee, site‑alteration fees, and the Bubba Shady BBQ lease. The Committee also agreed to amend the Council Code of Conduct on political endorsements, prepare a report on a commercial tax deferral proposal, and moved into and later out of a closed meeting.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Water Access Task Force

Water Access Task Force to discuss Blackstone Lake initiative

The Water Access Task Force will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from November 21, 2024, and discuss an update on the Initiative on Blackstone Lake, Hydro One Property.

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✓ Decided: Task Force directs staff to review alternative Blackstone Lake water sites

The Water Access Task Force approved its agenda for the March 20 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting. Members resolved to have staff review identified Township and Crown land sites and prepare a report on their merits for the April 24 meeting.

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Fri Feb 21, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider renewal of Parry Sound Public Library contract

The Township of The Archipelago Council will meet to discuss a two-year contract renewal for library services. The meeting also includes a presentation on the GBA 2050 Vision Project and a report from the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee.

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Fri Feb 21, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews Tilley minor variance to increase lot coverage at 30 North Fork Road

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a minor variance application (A10-24) submitted by the owner of 30 North Fork Road. The applicant seeks to increase the allowable lot coverage from 239.5 m² to 282.8 m², permitting a 44.6 m² garage. The committee will consider the revised application and related staff report.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to award North Shore Road construction contract

The Committee of the Whole will review several planning and building items, including a Crown Work Permit for the Healey Lake Trail and a Phase 2B housing initiative. It will consider public‑works matters such as the North Shore Road tender award and the Pointe Au Baril Lighthouse DFO lease recommendation. An environmental draft resolution to monitor microplastics in the Great Lakes basin will also be discussed. Finance and administration reports on council remuneration, by‑law enforcement activities, and 2024 council accomplishments will be presented.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

Cemetery committee to recommend draft 2025 budget to council

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee will consider recommending its draft 2025 budget to the Town Council. The meeting also includes updates on Ward 2 recruitment, a Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day debrief, and cemetery maintenance items such as platform construction and cedar tree planting. Minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting are scheduled for approval.

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Fri Jan 17, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider site alteration, tree by-laws and fire fees

Council will hear deputations from Georgian Bay Forever, West Parry Sound District Museum, and MPP Graydon Smith, plus a presentation on the Pointe au Baril housing initiative. Several by-laws are up for a vote, including fees for fire protection services in the Crane Lake area, a shore road allowance sale, and new site alteration and tree preservation regulations. Council will also appoint a Chief Building Official and adopt a new planning tariff of fees.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 9:15 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review 2025 draft capital budget and Belvedere Heights loan

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 draft capital budget, a loan guarantee for Belvedere Heights Home for the Aged, and a tree preservation by-law. They will also consider two shore road allowance applications and a procedural by-law amendment to appoint a Deputy Reeve. A closed session is scheduled for a strategy session with Crestview Strategy.

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