The Archipelago, ON

Committee of the Whole

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Water Access Task Force

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of the Whole

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Council Meeting

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Special Meeting of Council

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Council Meeting

Council will hear presentations from the Georgian Bay Land Trust, Enliven Cancer Care, and the Pointe au Baril Raise the Roof Steering Committee. The agenda also includes a report from the Museum on Tower Hill and a by-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment.

• Deputation: Georgian Bay Land Trust
• Deputation: Enliven Cancer Care
• Deputation: Pointe au Baril Raise the Roof Steering Committee
• Museum on Tower Hill AGM Report
• By-law for Committee of Adjustment appointments

Committee of the Whole

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Planning Board

The Archipelago Area Planning Board is meeting to decide on the approval of the 2026 Budget. The board will also review a condominium exemption application and update authorized banking signatories.

• Application for Condominium Exemption No. SB01-26 (PSSCC No. 20) for Crane Lake Condominium
• Approval of the 2026 Budget
• Update of banking signing authority for finance and administrative staff

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

Le Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee se réunit pour discuter de plusieurs éléments d'exploitation du cimetière. Les sujets incluent une mise à jour proposée du cénotaphe, le budget du cimetière 2026 et une nouvelle application en ligne du cimetière. Le comité examinera également l'entretien printanier et une cérémonie du Remembrance Day.

• Mise à jour proposée du cénotaphe (rendus joints)
• Mise à jour du budget du cimetière 2026
• Mise à jour de la cérémonie du Remembrance Day
• Mise à jour de l'entretien printanier
• Mise à jour de la nouvelle application en ligne du cimetière

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité de dérogation tiendra une audience publique concernant deux demandes de dérogations mineures pour des propriétés insulaires. Une demande sollicite la permission pour une cabane de nuit de 324 pieds carrés au-dessus de la superficie de plancher maximale. L'autre demande un deck plus grand que la superficie de plancher de la cabane de nuit.

• Dérogation mineure O'Reilly : permettre une cabane de nuit de 864 pieds carrés au lieu du maximum de 540 pieds carrés au 1 B328 Island
• O'Reilly cherchait initialement une dérogation plus importante, la demande modifiée est plus petite
• Dérogation mineure Homer : permettre un deck de 600 pieds carrés attaché à une cabane de nuit de 450 pieds carrés au 51 B321 Island
• Les deux demandes se situent dans le Ward 4, zone Coastal/Island Residential

Council Meeting

Le conseil de la municipalité de The Archipelago tiendra une réunion publique pour examiner l'amendement n° 70 au plan officiel et l'amendement n° Z01-26 au règlement de zonage pour l'île B174 (Oliver Island).

• Réunion publique pour l'amendement n° 70 au plan officiel et l'amendement n° Z01-26 au règlement de zonage (Oliver Island)
• Le Comité d'ajustement examinera 2 demandes à 13h00
• Dépouillement par le Georgian Bay Geopark à 9h15
• Discussion sur la mise à jour du règlement d'indemnisation à 11h00
• Rapports du comité consultatif des services de secours (EMS) de la ville de Parry Sound

The council formally requested that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation engage in early, ongoing and meaningful consultation on any proposed Highway 400 extension, twinning, or related infrastructure within the township. It also approved the stopping up, closure and conveyance of two shore road allowances, designated the Healey Lake Regatta as a Municipally Significant Event, and asked for reconsideration of the closure of the Canadore College Parry Sound campus. Additional routine items approved included the revised council agenda, previous meeting minutes, and receipt of the June 2026 council correspondence.

• Approved stopping up, closure and conveyance of Shore Road Allowance SR02-26 (Sprentz) – Carried
• Approved stopping up, closure and conveyance of Shore Road Allowance SR03-26 (Johnston) – Carried
• Designated Healey Lake Regatta (Aug 1 2026) as a Municipally Significant Event – Carried
• Requested reconsideration of the closure of Canadore College Parry Sound Campus – Carried
• Requested Ontario Ministry of Transportation to engage in early, ongoing consultation on Highway 400 extension and related works – Carried
• Approved receipt of Revised June 2026 Council Correspondence – Carried
• Approved June 19 2026 Revised Council Agenda – Carried
• Approved minutes of the May 22 2026 Council meeting – Carried

Committee of the Whole

Le Comité plénier discutera d'une motion préliminaire s'opposant à la fermeture du campus de Canadore College à Parry Sound, examinera un nouvel accord de partenariat avec Georgian Bay Biosphere, et passera en revue plusieurs demandes d'amélioration locale pour des améliorations routières. Ils examineront également un accord de financement pour le toit de la patinoire de Pointe Au Baril et un accord sur les déchets avec la ville de Parry Sound.

• Motion préliminaire s'opposant à la fermeture du campus de Canadore College à Parry Sound
• Élargissement à quatre voies de l'autoroute 69 dans North Archipelago
• Accord de financement NOHFC pour le toit de la patinoire de Pointe Au Baril
• Demande d'amélioration locale pour les routes Haarmeyer N Kapikog
• Demande d'amélioration locale pour la route Gemeinhardt Ramsey-Johnston

The Committee discussed several items, including a partnership memorandum with Georgian Bay Biosphere, a draft motion on the Canadore College campus, Highway 69 design, shore road allowances, and various public‑works matters. No motions were voted on; staff were instructed to prepare draft motions or by‑laws for consideration at the June Council meeting. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, rejections, or tabling of proposals.

Council Meeting

Le conseil interviewe quatre candidats pour le poste vacant au conseil du quartier 1 et pourrait nommer un nouveau conseiller. Ils examineront également un nouveau règlement sur la construction et des modifications de zonage. Une séance à huis clos est prévue pour discuter de questions personnelles concernant les candidats. Un permis d'occasion spéciale est proposé pour des représentations de dîner-théâtre au Centre communautaire de Pointe au Baril.

• Entrevue de 4 candidats pour le poste vacant au conseil du quartier 1 (Evan Norman Emery, Jane Margaret Kydd, Khalid B. Shad, Richard Westlake)
• Séance à huis clos pour discuter de questions personnelles concernant une personne identifiable (candidats du quartier 1)
• Règlement proposé sur la construction et les inspections
• Modification du règlement de zonage pour supprimer le symbole Holding 1 du lot 4, plan 42M-658 (1872847 Ontario Inc.)
• Déclaration de deux représentations de dîner-théâtre 'Arts on the Bay' comme événements d'importance municipale pour le permis de l'AGCO

Council appointed Richard Westlake as the new Ward 1 councillor after interviewing four candidates. Several community grants were approved, including a $10,571.84 grant to the Sans Souci and Copperhead Association with conditions to clarify public access restrictions. Council also supported a waste collection arrangement with Moose Deer Point Marina following the closure of the 12 Mile site.

• Appointed Richard Westlake to Ward 1 council vacancy
• Approved $10,571.84 community grant to SSCA with conditions (carried)
• Approved $258.89 grant to Skerryvore Ratepayers Association (carried)
• Approved $1,677.15 grant to Healey Lake Property Owners Association & Tennis Club (carried)
• Approved $40,494.73 grant to The Ojibway Club (carried)
• Declared Arts on the Bay performances municipally significant events for AGCO permit (carried)
• Directed staff to procure and install two fire danger rating signs (carried)
• Supported waste collection arrangement with Moose Deer Point Marina and investigation of transfer station (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

Le Comité d'ajustement entendra deux demandes de dérogation mineure : l'une pour permettre un agrandissement de 75.2 m² d'une habitation au 17 Pattison Lane, et l'autre pour permettre un garage détaché avec un retrait latéral réduit au 531 Skerryvore Community Road.

• Kruis : agrandissement de 75.2 m² d'une habitation existante au 17 Pattison Lane, demandant des dérogations sur les limites d'extension horizontale et de superficie au rez-de-chaussée
• Gale : garage détaché de 49 m² au 531 Skerryvore Community Road, demandant une dérogation sur le retrait latéral (1.5 m vs 6 m) et une augmentation de la couverture au sol de 1.3 m²

The Committee of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and adopted the March 13 minutes. It granted a variance for 17 Pattison Lane (Kruis) and a variance for 531 Skerryvore Community Road (Gale), each subject to permit‑within‑2‑years conditions.

• Approved agenda (Disposition Carried)
• Adopted March 13 minutes (Disposition Carried)
• Granted Kruis variance for 17 Pattison Lane (Disposition Carried)
• Granted Gale variance for 531 Skerryvore Community Road (Disposition Carried)

Committee of the Whole

Le Comité plénier tiendra une audience publique sur les modifications proposées aux frais du règlement sur les bâtiments et examinera un examen et une modification complets du règlement de zonage. Ils décideront également des subventions communautaires 2026, d'une modification au règlement de zonage pour supprimer une disposition de réserve, et du remplacement du service de déchets pour la fermeture du dépôt 12 Mile. Les autres points incluent le rapport sur les investissements, la bourse NOSM, l'examen des panneaux d'indice de danger d'incendie, l'examen de la rémunération du conseil et la mise à jour des opérations.

• Audience publique sur les modifications proposées aux frais du règlement sur les bâtiments
• Décisions sur les subventions communautaires 2026
• Examen et modification complets du règlement de zonage
• Modification au règlement de zonage Z02-26 pour supprimer la disposition de réserve (Marnoch)
• Remplacement du service de déchets pour la fermeture du dépôt 12 Mile (en attendant une entente avec Muskoka Waste Services)

The Committee reached consensus on adjusting Reeve and Councillor salaries to the 65th percentile, and set the Deputy Reeve salary between the two. Staff were directed to bring a draft bylaw to the May Council meeting for final approval. Other decisions included directing staff on fire danger rating signs, community grant concerns, and waste service replacement.

• Reached consensus on council compensation Option 2 (65th percentile) for Reeve and Councillors, and a sixth option for Deputy Reeve (staff to draft bylaw)
• Directed staff to bring motion for fire danger rating signs at island transfer sites (May Council)
• Deferred Sans Souci Copperhead Association grant due to quorum concerns; directed staff to bring motion with concerns noted
• Approved Healey Lake Property Owners Association community grant (no concerns), staff to bring motion
• Approved Ojibway Club community grant (no concerns), staff to bring motion
• Directed staff to inform NOSM that bursary funds be awarded to a West Parry Sound resident
• Directed staff to bring motion for waste service replacement at Moose Deer Point Marina for 12 Mile Depot closure
• Directed staff to bring draft zoning bylaw amendments for comprehensive review and Marnoch holding removal

Council Meeting

Le Conseil votera sur un règlement visant à désigner le 93, chemin Rattlebear comme zone de contrôle des plans d'implantation. Ils nommeront également un chef adjoint du service du bâtiment et recevront une délégation de la Fondation du Centre de santé de Parry Sound Ouest. Un hommage sera rendu au regretté conseiller Tom Lundy.

• Règlement visant à désigner le 93, chemin Rattlebear comme zone de contrôle des plans d'implantation (Jackson)
• Nomination d'un chef adjoint du service du bâtiment
• Délégation de la Fondation du Centre de santé de Parry Sound Ouest à 9 h 15
• Reconnaissance de l'ancien conseiller Tom Lundy (décédé le 23 mars 2026)

Council approved the closure and conveyance of a shore road allowance fronting 1522 Georgian Bay Water, excluding environmentally sensitive areas. The council also adopted a resolution supporting the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's call for permanent municipal freshwater funding. A vacancy for Ward 1 councillor was declared, to be filled by appointment.

• Approved shore road allowance closure/conveyance (SR01-26) for Cramp property (carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5 sets) (carried)
• Received April 2026 council correspondence (carried)
• Adopted resolution calling for permanent municipal stream under Freshwater Action Plan (carried)
• Declared Ward 1 councillor seat vacant, directed staff to fill by appointment (carried)
• Proclaimed May 3, 2026 as World Press Freedom Day (carried)
• Proclaimed May 6, 2026 as Hope Air Day (carried)

Planning Board

Le conseil examinera une demande de consentement pour transférer un petit ajout de lot et prolonger une servitude afin de corriger un empiètement par un câble de support et un ancrage de tour de télécommunications.

• Demande de consentement B01-26 : transfert d'environ 36 m² du 4 Grisdales Rd au 8 Grisdales Rd, prolongation de la servitude d'accès, décharge partielle de l'hypothèque

Committee of the Whole

Le Comité plénier examinera une demande de financement pour les tests de qualité de l'eau de Georgian Bay Forever pour le projet de stockage par pompage proposé par TC Energy. Il discutera également du projet de budget 2026, renouvellera une entente d'intervention d'urgence avec le canton de Seguin et examinera les modifications des frais de permis de construire. De plus, le comité traitera d'un poste vacant au conseil dans le quartier 1 et d'une demande de tour de communication de Bell Mobilité.

• Projet de budget 2026
• Demande de financement pour les tests de qualité de l'eau de Georgian Bay Forever pour le projet de stockage par pompage de TC Energy
• Renouvellement de l'entente d'intervention d'urgence avec le canton de Seguin pour South Archipelago
• Tour de communication proposée par Bell Mobilité à l'intersection de l'autoroute 400 et du chemin Healey Lake
• Modifications proposées des frais de permis de construire

The Committee of the Whole received reports on multiple items, including a budget presentation, the termination of a forest fire agreement, and a waste services proposal, but made no final decisions. All substantive items were directed to staff to prepare formal motions for consideration at the upcoming April Council meeting. No votes were taken on any matter.

• Directed staff to bring motion on GLSLCI freshwater resolution
• Directed staff to bring motion to declare Ward 1 vacancy and appointment process
• Directed staff to bring motion on World Press Freedom Day proclamation
• Directed staff to bring appointment motions for board vacancies
• Directed staff to bring budget-related motions and by-laws
• Directed staff to bring by-law for emergency response agreement with Seguin Township
• Directed staff to prepare letter and draft motion on MNR fire agreement termination
• Directed staff to bring motion on shore road allowance application SR01-26

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a hearing on a minor variance application (A02-26) for property at 18 Richwood Drive. The owner requests relief from the maximum 300 m² floor area limit to allow a 344 m² two-storey main dwelling. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Minor Variance Application No. A02-26 (Firmani) at 18 Richwood Drive: request to exceed maximum floor area by 44 m² to 344 m².

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for Frank Firmani to exceed the maximum main dwelling floor area. The approval allows for a two-storey dwelling with a ground floor area of 344 m². The decision is subject to conditions regarding building permit timelines and compliance with submitted plans.

• Approved floor area variance at 18 Richwood Drive (Application No. A02-26)
• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes from February 20, 2026

Council Meeting

The council will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of the meeting agenda, a closed‑meeting resolution, and a transfer of $360,000 to the Town of Parry Sound for the Pump Station No. 2 upgrade under the Canada Community‑Building Fund. Deputations will be heard from representatives of the West Parry Sound Health Centre and an individual opposing the Georgian Bay Geopark. The Committee of Adjustment will meet at 11:00 a.m. to consider one application.

• Approval of $360,000 transfer to the Town of Parry Sound for Pump Station No. 2 upgrade (Canada Community‑Building Fund)
• Deputation at 9:15 a.m. from Dave Garagan, Donald Sutherland, and Jim Hanna – West Parry Sound Health Centre
• Deputation at 9:45 a.m. from Margaret Hastings – opposition to Georgian Bay Geopark
• Committee of Adjustment meeting at 11:00 a.m. to consider one application
• Resolution to move into a closed meeting (time to be determined)

The Council approved a request to the Minister of Education to move West Parry Sound municipalities from the Near North District School Board. They also ratified a $360,000 transfer to the Town of Parry Sound for pump station upgrades and established a new working group for Pointe Au Baril.

• Approved $360,000 transfer to Town of Parry Sound for Pump Station No. 2 upgrade
• Supported request to extricate West Parry Sound municipalities from Near North District School Board
• Established the Pointe au Baril Working Group
• Authorized dissolution of West Parry Sound SMART Community Network Inc.
• Directed staff to prepare comments on Ontario Pumped Storage Hydropower Project
• Directed staff to prepare a report on building permit fee revisions
• Approved agenda for March 13, 2026
• Received 2025 Council Remuneration & Expense Report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a request that the Minister of Education extricate West Parry Sound municipalities from the Near North District School Board. It will also review restricted council acts, council remuneration and expenses for 2025, and a local improvement request for Haarmeyer N Kapikog Roads. Additionally, the committee will consider consent for the dissolution of West Parry Sound SMART Community Network Inc. and discuss building permit fees and summaries.

• Request that the Minister of Education extricate the West Parry Sound municipalities from the Near North District School Board
• Consent for dissolution of West Parry Sound SMART Community Network Inc.
• Local Improvement Request – LIC-001 – Haarmeyer N Kapikog Roads
• Council Remuneration and Expenses 2025
• Building Permit Fees

The Committee of the Whole voted to enter a closed meeting at 1:32 p.m. under the Municipal Act. The motion was carried. Later, the Committee voted to resume the open meeting at 3:51 p.m., and that motion also carried.

• Closed meeting moved to 1:32 p.m. (carried)
• Open meeting resumed at 3:51 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The council will hear deputations from the West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team, Rotary Club of Parry Sound, and a request for a letter of support for the Jones Island Rear Lighthouse. A by-law will designate a property on Shawanaga Island as a site plan control area for Sable Street Studios Inc. A Committee of Adjustment will also meet at 11:00 a.m. for one application.

• By-law to designate 1 A421 Island (Shawanaga Island) as a site plan control area for Sable Street Studios Inc.
• Deputation at 9:15 a.m. from Ellen Walker, West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team
• Deputation at 9:45 a.m. from Cheryl Ward, Rotary Club of Parry Sound
• Deputation at 10:15 a.m. from Liz McWalter requesting a letter of support for Jones Island Rear Lighthouse
• Committee of Adjustment meeting at 11:00 a.m. for one application

Council formally requested the Province of Ontario maintain locally governed watershed‑based conservation authorities and rejected the proposed Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority. The council also updated the By‑law Enforcement Service summer hours to 08:00‑17:00, and approved the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery 2026 budget recommendation and its referral to the Finance Committee. Additional actions included approving the meeting agenda, recognizing former Councillor John Seagram, congratulating Olympian Megan Oldham, and moving into and out of a closed meeting.

• Approved February 20 agenda (Carried)
• Recognized former Councillor John Seagram (Carried)
• Congratulated Megan Oldham on Olympic medals (Carried)
• Moved into a closed meeting at 10:41 a.m. (Carried)
• Moved out of the closed meeting at 10:44 a.m. (Carried)
• Updated By‑law Enforcement Service summer hours to 08:00‑17:00 (Carried)
• Requested Ontario keep local conservation authorities and opposed new regional authority (Carried)
• Referred Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery 2026 budget to Finance Committee (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear a request to exceed lot coverage limits at 93 Rattlebear Drive. The owner seeks approval for a variance allowing a total lot coverage of 431.3 m² and a main dwelling ground floor area of 291.9 m².

• Hearing of Jackson Minor Variance Application A01-26 at 93 Rattlebear Drive
• Request to exceed maximum lot coverage by 110.37 m²
• Request to exceed maximum main dwelling ground floor area by 35.19 m²
• Approval of January 16, 2026 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 9 James Street, Parry Sound

The Committee of Adjustment approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the January 16, 2026 meeting. It granted a minor‑variance application for 93 Rattlebear Drive, allowing a larger lot coverage and main‑dwelling floor area. The approval includes conditions for site‑plan control, a two‑year permit deadline, and compliance with submitted plans.

• Approved agenda (Disposition Carried)
• Adopted minutes from Jan 16 2026 (Disposition Carried)
• Approved variance for 93 Rattlebear Drive to increase lot coverage to 431.3 m² and dwelling floor area to 291.9 m² (Disposition Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review 2026 marina fees, a zoning by-law amendment, and a request to remove the township from the Near North District School Board. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding a zoning by-law amendment and a public hearing.

• Holiday Cove Marina Fees 2026
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-25
• Request to separate from Near North District School Board
• Closed meeting: Z03-25 Zoning By-law Amendment Island A472
• Pothole Prevention Grant Approval

The Committee voted to move into a closed meeting at 10:00 a.m., then voted to resume the open meeting at 10:13 a.m. It directed staff to prepare motions on by‑law enforcement summer hours, opposition to provincial conservation‑authority consolidation, the township’s position on the West Parry Sound Health Centre MRI application, a cost study for a new war memorial, and a five‑year corporate banking agreement with RBC. The Committee also noted securing a $38,000 pothole‑prevention grant and instructed staff to bring forward a by‑law to execute the funding agreement.

• Closed meeting resolution adopted (carried)
• Open meeting resolution adopted (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare motion to amend By‑law Enforcement summer hours for March Council
• Directed staff to prepare motion opposing provincial conservation‑authority consolidation for February Council
• Directed staff to prepare motion on township position for West Parry Sound Health Centre MRI application
• Directed staff to prepare motion to investigate costs for new war memorial
• Directed staff to prepare motion to approve five‑year corporate banking agreement with RBC
• Secured $38,000 pothole‑prevention grant; staff to bring forward by‑law to execute funding

Special Meeting of Council

The Archipelago Council will approve the meeting agenda and move into a closed session under the Municipal Act, then reopen the meeting. It will announce a public meeting for a Comprehensive Zoning By-law review and consider items such as zoning amendments, consent applications, and site‑plan control. The council will also address unfinished planning business, reports from task forces, and by‑law confirmations before adjourning.

• Announcement of public meeting for Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review (Feb 18 2026)
• Resolution to move into a CLOSED MEETING under Municipal Act Section 239(2)
• Resolution to move out of the CLOSED MEETING (open meeting)
• Discussion of Official Plan/Zoning Amendments
• Consideration of Consent Applications

Council approved the February 18, 2026 special meeting agenda (motion 26‑015) after it was moved and seconded; the motion carried. The council then adjourned the meeting at 2:17 p.m. (motion 26‑016), which also carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (motion 26-015) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 2:17 p.m. (motion 26-016) – carried

Georgian Cliffs Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee will meet to recommend the draft 2026 budget to council and discuss two site-related matters: the future location of the Remembrance Day ceremony and the relocation of the cemetery's cenotaph to the Pointe au Baril Community Centre. The committee will also approve minutes from October 3, 2025, and may move into closed session.

• Draft 2026 budget recommended to council for approval
• Discussion on relocating the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery cenotaph to the Pointe au Baril Community Centre
• Discussion on future Remembrance Day ceremony location
• Approval of October 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Potential closed session under Municipal Act, 2001

Council Meeting

The Council will meet to discuss a zoning amendment for Simonett Island and hear a deputation on lake aging. The Committee of Adjustment is also scheduled to consider three applications.

• Public Meeting at 10:30 a.m. regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Z06-25 for Simonett Island (Singer)
• Committee of Adjustment meeting at 1:00 p.m. to consider three applications
• Deputation by Dr. Timothy James on Lake Aging and the Role of Enhanced Wake

The Council approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 2025 meetings. It adopted the 2026 Capital Budget and pre‑budget approved $340,000 for several infrastructure projects. The Council also passed resolutions opposing Bill C‑15 postal changes, opposing OMERS governance changes, and authorized $50,000 for new records‑management software.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• December 2025 minutes approved (Carried)
• Opposition to Bill C‑15 postal changes (Carried)
• Opposition to OMERS Bill 68 changes (Carried)
• Pre‑budget $50,000 records‑management software approved (Carried)
• Pre‑budget $340,000 infrastructure projects approved (Carried)
• 2026 Capital Budget received (Carried)
• Support for tennis courts replacement resolution (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear three applications for minor variances to zoning rules. The body will decide on a property at 1 A421 Island, a property at 317 Healey Lake Road, and a property at 113 Rattlebear Drive.

• Sable Street Studios Inc. seeks variance for lot coverage and ground floor area at 1 A421 Island
• Mariners' Cove Limited seeks variance for front yard setback and floor area at 317 Healey Lake Road
• Slumskie seeks variance for accessory building height and floor area at 113 Rattlebear Drive
• Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2025 Committee of Adjustment Hearing
• Approval of the January 16, 2026 agenda

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minor variance applications for Sable Street Studios Inc., Mariners' Cove Limited, and Slumskie. Each approval includes conditions that building permits must be obtained within two years and that development must substantially follow the submitted plans. No public letters of support or opposition were received for any of the applications.

• Approved Sable Street Studios Inc. variance (A07-25) with conditions
• Approved Mariners' Cove Limited variance (A11-25) with conditions
• Approved Slumskie variance (A12-25) with conditions

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 Draft Capital Budget, discuss a proposed telecommunications tower on Healey Lake Road, and consider motions regarding provincial legislation and library funding. The meeting will also include updates on operations and a pre-budget project approval.

• 2026 Draft Capital Budget review
• Proposed Telecommunications Tower on Healey Lake Road
• Pre-Budget Project Approval 2026
• Draft Motion regarding Bill C-15 and library postage rates
• Parry Sound Founders Circle 2026 Grant pre-budget approval

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to move forward with several items, including advising Bell Mobility to proceed with notification of a proposed cellular tower, finalizing a letter to the Ministry of Energy and Mines about broadband funding, preparing resident communications on pleasure‑craft licensing changes, and seeking Council approval for a $1,020,720 draft capital budget and a $340,000 Public Works pre‑budget expenditure. It also instructed staff to bring motions to the January Council meeting for various sponsorships and policy proposals. No motions were voted on at this meeting.

• Staff directed to advise Bell Mobility to proceed with notice of Healey Lake Road tower installation
• Staff directed to finalize and send draft letter to Minister of Energy and Mines on broadband funding
• Staff directed to prepare resident communication materials on Transport Canada pleasure‑craft licensing changes
• Staff directed to bring the draft 2026 capital budget ($1,020,720) to the January Council meeting
• Staff directed to bring a motion opposing Bill C‑15 to the January Council meeting
• Staff directed to bring a motion on AMO policy and OMERS governance changes to the January Council meeting
• Staff directed to bring pre‑budget sponsorship motions (Founders Circle $1,000, records software $50,000, Unite for Good $500) to the January Council meeting
• Staff directed to seek Council approval for a $340,000 Public Works pre‑budget project covering a truck, backhoe, retaining walls and dock upgrades

Planning Board

The board will decide on consent applications to split 151 Riverside Drive into three new vacant residential lots and one retained lot. It will also consider authorizing a $17,355 transfer payment agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for planning services.

• Consent applications B02-24, B03-24, B04-24 to create three new residential lots from 151 Riverside Drive, Britt
• Authorization of $17,355 Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement from MMAH for planning services
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting