February 20, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the February 20, 2026 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.
   • · Motion 2 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago hereby recognizes the significant contributions and dedicated service of former Councillor John Seagram, and extends its sincere condolences to his family, friend…
   • · Motion 3 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for The Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago hereby congratulates Megan Oldham on her extraordinary achievements at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED Council exten…
   • · Motion 4 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 16, 2026 be approved.
   • · Motion 5 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on January 15, 2026, be approved.
   • · Motion 6 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 10:41a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.
   • · Motion 7 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 10:44 a.m.
   • · Motion 8 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised February 2026 Council Correspondence listing.
   • · Motion 9 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago receive the 2025 Year End By-law Enforcement Services Activity Report as information; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council affirm the by-law enforcement appro…
   • · Motion 10 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago formally requests that the Province of Ontario maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based Conservation Authorities; and…
   • · Motion 11 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council refer the draft Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee 2026 budget as recommended by the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee, to the Finance Committee.
   • · Motion 12 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the recommendation of the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee that all future Township-organized Remembrance Day ceremonies be held in the northern part of the Townshi…
   • · Motion 13 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the recommendation of the Georgian Cliffs Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Committee that the Public Works Department investigate the feasibility of purchasing and installing a new cenotaph …
   • · Motion 14 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Finance Report 2026-01 Municipal Corporate Banking Services be received as information; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Finance & Administration be authorized to execute the necessary docum…
   • · Motion 15 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councillor Peter Frost be approved to attend the Great Lakes Day on March 3-4, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
   • · Motion 16 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the Fee Schedule provided for Holiday Cove Marina for 2026, as attached.
   • · Motion 17 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the appointments of Lesley Harries-Jones, and Christine Kasulke as citizen representatives to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board.
   • · Motion 18 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council direct staff to review future grant and funding opportunities to address Japanese knotweed within the Township of The Archipelago, in partnership with Georgian Bay Biosphere.
   • · Motion 19 added: That By-law 2026-02, being a By-law to designate 1 A421 Island, being Shawanaga Island, A421 PCL 8142 N/S, The Archipelago as a site plan control area (Sable Street Studios Inc.), be read and finally passed on the 20th day of February, 202…
   • · Motion 20 added: That By-law A222-26, being a By-law to amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) 1 Island B344 (locally known as Simonett Island), being PCL 25341 SEC SS; Island B344 in Georgian Bay in front of the Twp of Cowper, The Arc…
   • · Motion 21 added: That By-law 2026-03, being a By-law to designate 1 Island B344 (locally known as Simonett Island), being PCL 25341 SEC SS; Island B344 in Georgian Bay in front of the Twp of Cowper, The Archipelago, as a site plan control area (Singer), be…
   • · Motion 22 added: That By-law 2026-04, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement Between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by Hon. Minister of Transportation and The Corporation of the Township of The Ar…
   • · Motion 23 added: That By-law 2026-05, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on February 20, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 20th day of February, 2026.
   • · Motion 24 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 20, 2026 be adjourned at 1:04pm.
   • · Attendance added: Bert Liverance (present)
   • · Attendance added: Peter Frost (present)
   • · Attendance added: Earl Manners (present)
   • · Attendance added: Scott Sheard (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alice Barton (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rick Zanussi (present)
   • · Attendance added: Darlene Cade Fraser (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dan MacLeod (present)
   • · Attendance added: John MacKinnon (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maryann Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cale Henderson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Josh Badger (present)
   • · Attendance added: Erin Robinson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alana Torresan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Laurie Emery (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tom Lundy (present)
   • · Attendance added: David Ashley (present)
   • · Participation added: Darlene Cade Fraser recuse
   • · Participation added: Darlene Cade Fraser arrive