AGENDA
Regular Meeting of Council

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:15 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

9 James Street, Parry Sound, Ontario

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

2.

CALL TO ORDER

2.1

Traditional Land Acknowledgement Statement

The Township of The Archipelago respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on traditional Anishinabek lands. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work here and we thank all the generations of people who have cared for these lands and waters for thousands of years. We recognize and deeply appreciate their contributions that have shaped and strengthened this community and country as a whole. This recognition is part of our collective commitment to our ongoing learning and reconciliation in The Archipelago community.

2.2

Meeting Decorum

Before we begin our meeting today, I’d like to remind staff, Council members, and the public of the importance of upholding proper decorum in the Council Chambers, as outlined in the Township’s Procedural By-law.

We ask that all participants act with respect and professionalism throughout the meeting. This includes avoiding interruptions, directing all remarks through the Chair, and using a respectful tone in discussions. Our goal is to create a productive and respectful space for open dialogue, ensuring all voices are heard in an organized manner.

2.3

Announcement of Public Meetings

2.4

Approval of Agenda

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the January 17th, 2025 Council Agenda, be approved.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS

4.1

Regular Meeting of Council

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 13th, 2024, be approved. 

4.2

Committee of the Whole Meeting

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on December 12th, 2024, be approved. 

5.

DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

5.1

9:15 a.m. Nicole Carpenter. Georgian Bay Forever

5.2

9:45 a.m. Nadine Hammond. West Parry Sound District Museum

5.3

10:30 a.m. Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka - Presentation

5.4

1:00 p.m. Sarah Vereault and Rebecca Elphick of J.L. Richard & Associates Limited and Josie-Ann Tessier of Blue Huron Environmental. Pointe au Baril Lands Project

6.

CLOSED MEETING

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at _____________ a.m./p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.

7.

OPEN MEETING

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at ___________ a.m./p.m.

8.

UNFINISHED PLANNING BUSINESS

9.

OFFICIAL PLAN/ZONING AMENDMENTS

10.

CONSENT APPLICATIONS

11.

SITE PLAN CONTROL

12.

SHORE/CONCESSION ROAD ALLOWANCES

13.

COUNCIL DIRECTIONS REPORT

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the January 2025 Council Directions Report, as distributed.

14.

REPORT OF TASK FORCES/COMMITTEES

14.1

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Ontario Regional Advisory Committee Update

15.

CORRESPONDENCE

15.1

Council Correspondence

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the January 2025 Council Correspondence listing.

16.

OTHER BUSINESS

16.1

Choosing Your Great Lakes Future - Reeve Liverance

17.

BY-LAWS

17.1

Fees and Charges By-laws for Fire Protection Services for Crane Lake Area

• Being a By-law to Impose Fees and Charges on Certain Classes of Persons for the Cost of Fire Protection Services (Crane Lake Area).

17.2

Shore Road Allowance By-law - McCashew, 16 Crane Lake Water

• Being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Crane Lake, in front of Lot 21, Concession 10, and Part of Lot 21, Concession 10 Shown as 66’ Road Allowance on Summer Resort Location DA-7, in the geographic Township of Conger, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1, Plan 42R-22625 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22625 (McCashew).

17.3

Appoint a Chief Building Official

• Being a By-law to Appoint a Chief Building Official. 

17.4

Site Alteration By-law

• Being a By-law to Prohibit or Regulate the Removal of Topsoil, the Placing or Dumping of Fill and the Alteration of the Grade of Land within the Township of The Archipelago. 

17.5

Tree Preservation By-law

• Being a By-law to Regulate the Protection, Preservation, and Removal of Trees within the Township of The Archipelago. 

17.6

Planning Tariff on Fees

• Being a By-law to Prescribe a Tariff of Fees for Various Types of Planning Applications.

18.

QUESTION TIME

19.

NOTICE OF MOTION

20.

MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN

21.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on January 17, 2025.

22.

ADJOURNMENT

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 17, 2025 be adjourned at ______.