REVISED 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

No public meetings have been scheduled.

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

12.1

Shore Road Allowance - SR01-24

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 29 Ginn Beach Drive, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.

12.2

Shore Road Allowance - SR02-24

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 375 Georgian Bay Water, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the side lot lines.

13.

COUNCIL DIRECTIONS REPORT

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

14.

REPORT OF TASK FORCES/COMMITTEES

15.

CORRESPONDENCE

15.1

Council Correspondence

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

16.

OTHER BUSINESS

16.1

Great Lakes Day in Washington, DC on March 5-7, 2025

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes Councillor Frost to attend Great Lakes Day in Washington, DC, from March 5 to 7, 2025.

16.2

Appointment of Deputy Reeve - Remuneration

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the Deputy Reeve's remuneration, establishing it at a midpoint between the compensation for the Reeve and Councillors, totaling $37,401.84, effective January 1, 2025.

16.3

Local Snowmobile Clubs- Land Use MOU Status

• WHEREAS Council had previously approved the use of snowmobile trails on municipal property in both the North and South Archipelago with North East Georgian Bay Snowmobile Club (By-law 25-2024) and Six Star Snow Riders Club (By-law 44-2024); and
  
  WHEREAS the agreements were returned from the Snowmobile Clubs with the request to amend the indemnification clause prior to the issuance of a certificate of insurance.
  
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the Director of Operations and Facilities and the Clerk to sign the revised agreement to ensure timely availability of the municipal lands for snowmobile use, pending the approval and satisfaction of the municipal solicitor on an amended indemnification clause.

16.4

Branding and Implementation Plan

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the Branding and Implementation Plan, along with the associated revised budget, as presented, at a cost of $31,500, subject to budgetary considerations.

   

• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the associated capital budget, as presented, at a cost of $45,000, subject to budgetary considerations.

16.5

North Shore Road Approval for Tendering

• WHEREAS North Shore Road is one of the most frequently traveled roads in the Township of The Archipelago; and
  
  WHEREAS the proposed 2025 rehabilitation project of North Shore Road will improve the road’s performance and enhance community safety; and
  
  WHEREAS to adequately meet the construction timelines and obtain competitive bids, it is necessary to tender the project prior to the approval of the 2025 budget.
  
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the tendering of the North Shore Road rehabilitation project in advance of the approval of the 2025 budget.

16.6

Pointe Au Baril Wharf Docks Approval for Tendering 

• WHEREAS one of the four docks at the Pointe au Baril Wharf is in need of replacement due to deteriorating condition; and
  
  WHEREAS the dock at Community Centre & Nursing Station property is failing and should be considered for replacement if repairs are not feasible; and 
  
  WHEREAS to adequately meet the construction timelines and obtain competitive bids, it is necessary to tender the project prior to the approval of the 2025 budget.
  
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the tendering of the Wharf Dock and Community Centre & Nursing Station Dock replacement project, in advance of the approval of the 2025 budget.

16.7

Belvedere Heights Home For the Aged Board of Management. Request for the return of the reserve funds

• WHEREAS in June 2021 Belvedere Heights Home For the Aged Board of Management refunded a portion of the Township of The Archipelago’s municipal levy, at their auditors request; and
  
  WHEREAS at that time, Belvedere Heights advised municipalities to hold the funds in reserves for future projects and/or unforeseen circumstances; and 
  
  WHEREAS Belvedere Heights is proposing to buy back life lease units and/or make capital infrastructure repairs to the home and has requested that The Archipelago return the funds.
  
  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago hereby authorized the Treasurer to return reserve funds, in the amount of $152,466.00, to Belvedere Heights in 2025 prior to budget approval.   

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.

17.7

Procedural By-law Amendment - Appointment of Deputy Reeve

• Being a By-law to amend By-law 2017-07, being a By-law for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of Council, Task Forces and Committees of Council for the Township of The Archipelago.

17.8

Authorize a Loan Guarantee for the Belvedere Heights Home For the Aged Board of Management

• Being a By-law to Authorize a Loan Guarantee for the Belvedere Heights Home For the Aged Board of Management.

17.9

PABPlex NOHFC Grant Agreement 

• Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Conditional Contribution Agreement Between Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago for Community Enhancement Program 7500216 Pointe Au Baril Rink renovation.

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 ______.