Espanola public meetings in 2024
69 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola council approved several bylaws, including an interim tax levy for 2025 and a fees and charges consolidation. It adopted a municipal insurance contract worth $226,690 with Municipal Insurance Services Ltd. and Marsh Canada Ltd. The council also awarded the installation of a new water meter for Espanola Hospital to Partick Mechanical and paused new applications for the Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant until 2027.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3218/24 – Interim Tax Levy for 2025
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3220/24 – Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3221/24 – Insurance contract for $226,690 plus 8% tax
- Award of hospital water meter installation to Partick Mechanical
- Pause of Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant applications until 2027
Council approved a pause on new applications for the Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant, retroactive to November 29, 2024, until 2027. They also approved a 2.5% salary increase for non-union staff for 2025, with no increase to Council remuneration. Several bylaws were adopted, including the 2025 interim tax levy, fees and charges, water and sewer rates, and insurance services.
- Paused intake for Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant until 2027 (carried)
- Approved 2.5% non-union salary increase for 2025, no Council increase (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw 3218/24 for interim tax levy 2025 (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw 3222/24 confirming Nov 26, 2024 proceedings (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw 3220/24 for fees and charges, effective Jan 1, 2025 (carried)
- Awarded water meter installation for Espanola Hospital to Partick Mechanical (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw 3221/24 for insurance services 2025 at $226,690 plus tax (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw 3215/24 for water and sewer rates 2025 (carried)
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council will conduct a special meeting on December 10, 2024. Items include a disclosure of pecuniary interest, an in‑camera session under Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23, and a closed session as required by the Municipal Act. No specific agenda items were selected for discussion.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- In‑camera session under Bylaw No. 3120/23
- Closed Session
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services committee is meeting to review departmental reports and administrative recommendations. Key items include a proposal to pause the Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant and a recommendation regarding 2025 non-union remuneration.
- Recommendation to pause Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Tax Increment Grant
- Recommendation regarding Non-Union Remuneration 2025
- Economic Development Report for November 2024
- POA Department Report for July - September 2024
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
- In-camera session regarding personal matters of an identifiable individual
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council will consider two proposed land severances and an agreement with the OPP for 911 services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the consent applications and the adoption of previous council minutes.
- Public hearing for Consent Application B04/24 (454 Mead Blvd)
- Public hearing for Consent Application B05/24 (Elizabeth St)
- Recommendation to approve Consent Application B04/24 with conditions
- Recommendation to approve Consent Application B05/24 with conditions
- Bylaw 3219/24 to enter into OPP Primary PSAP Services agreement
Community Services
The Community Services body is meeting to receive departmental reports from October 2024. The agenda consists of procedural items and the review of these reports.
- Recreation Department report (Leisure Services October 2024)
- Public Works Department report (October 2024)
- Environmental and Special Projects Department report (October 2024)
- Fire Department report (October 2024)
- Building Department report (October 2024)
Regular Council Meeting
The council approved a resolution confirming the town's Connecting Link funding application for the 2025‑2026 period, stating it meets MTO requirements and the related asset‑management plan is posted. It also adopted Bylaw No. 3216/24, which confirms the minutes of the October 22, 2024 council meeting. Additionally, the council passed motions supporting the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities' recommendation on Ontario’s 2025 forestry budget and urging the province to expand the deposit‑return program to non‑alcoholic beverage containers.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3216/24 to confirm October 22, 2024 council minutes
- Resolution approving the Connecting Link funding application for 2025‑2026
- Member motion supporting Forestry in Ontario’s 2025 Budget (FONOM resolution)
- Member motion urging expansion of the Ontario Deposit Return program
- Adoption of the October 22, 2024 council meeting minutes
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council will meet in camera immediately after its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street. Under authority of Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23 and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act, the council will consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, and negotiation criteria. The agenda lists procedural items only, with no substantive matters presented.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- In-camera session under Bylaw No. 3120/23
- Closed Session
- Resume Special Meeting
- Adjournment
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services committee is meeting to receive departmental reports. The session focuses on economic development activities and grant applications.
- Economic Development Departmental Report for September and October 2024
- Grant Applications 2024 Year in Review
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola is holding a public hearing to consider a consent application and zoning bylaw amendment for a multi-residential triplex. Council is also reviewing infrastructure options for the Connecting Link Phase 4 and a motion regarding municipal insurance liability reform.
- Consent Application B06-24 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z03/24 for a triplex at MERRITT CON 5 LOT 7 PCL 11204
- Proposal to permit North Shore Search and Rescue to hold a voluntary road toll on November 16, 2024
- Direction to implement walkway option 6 for Connecting Link Phase 4
- Motion to support the AMO report on Joint and Several Liability Reform to address rising insurance premiums
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3213/24 to confirm proceedings from the October 8, 2024 meeting
Community Services
The Community Services committee will review September 2024 departmental reports from recreation, public works, fire, building, and environmental services. The body will also discuss a road toll for North Shore Search and Rescue and boulevard options for Connecting Link Part 4.
- North Shore Search and Rescue Road Toll 2024
- Traffic signals at Park Street
- Connecting Link Part 4 Boulevard Options
- September 2024 Departmental Reports (Recreation, Public Works, Environmental, Fire, and Building)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council is meeting to approve the 2024 Asset Management Plan, which uses 2022 as a base year for infrastructure conditions and reinvestment. The body will also vote on adopting minutes from September 24, 2024.
- Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan
- Bylaw No. 3212/24 to confirm proceedings of the September 24, 2024 meeting
- Adoption of Regular and Special Meeting minutes from September 24, 2024
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The council is meeting in a closed session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda consists of procedural items for an in-camera session.
- Discussion of personal matters regarding identifiable individuals
- Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
- Negotiation positions, plans, or procedures
- Litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
Corporate Services
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The Town of Espanola council will hold an in‑camera session under Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23 and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters, labour relations, land acquisition, and solicitor‑client privileged advice. The council will also consider a recommendation to create an Assistant Superintendent of Public Works position, as outlined in the attached Public Works Staffing document. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- In‑camera session authorized by Bylaw No. 3120/23
- Closed session for confidential matters
- Recommendation to create Assistant Superintendent of Public Works role (Public Works Staffing.pdf)
- Adjournment
Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the consent agenda and accept the minutes from the September 10 meeting. It will adopt Bylaw No. 3210/24 and Bylaw No. 3211/24, the latter amending the Procedural Bylaw. The council will consider a recommendation to approve the 2025 budget guidelines and timetable, and a recommendation to enter into an agreement with RVA for design and contract administration of Connecting Link Phase 4.
- Adopt Bylaw No. 3210/24 (confirmatory bylaw)
- Adopt Bylaw No. 3211/24 to amend the Procedural Bylaw
- Approve 2025 budget guidelines and timetable
- Enter into agreement with RVA for Connecting Link Phase 4 design and contract administration
- Accept minutes from the regular meeting of September 10, 2024
Community Services
The Town of Espanola Community Services Committee will hear departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Environmental & Special Projects, Fire, and Building departments. No motions, resolutions, or contracts are listed for decision. The meeting includes an Indigenous land acknowledgement and a disclosure of pecuniary interest.
- Recreation Department – Leisure Services reports for June‑August 2024
- Public Works Department – reports for June‑August 2024
- Environmental and Special Projects Department – reports for June‑August 2024
- Fire Department – reports for June‑August 2024
- Building Department – reports for June‑August 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council is meeting to adopt an Exit Interview Policy and approve funding for rink renovations. The body will also consider proclamations for Legion Week, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Franco-Ontarian Day.
- Bylaw No. 3209/24: Agreement with Ontario Trillium Foundation to renovate a court into a women's changeroom
- Adoption of the Exit Interview Policy
- Proclamation of Legion Week (September 15-21)
- Recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
- Recognition of Franco-Ontarian Day (September 25)
The council approved several routine items and adopted two bylaws, including one to execute a Trillium Foundation agreement for a women's changeroom renovation. It also passed proclamations for Legion Week, Truth and Reconciliation Day, and Franco-Ontarian Day, and supported resolutions on public libraries and healthcare costs. No substantive decisions beyond these were made.
- Adopted Exit Interview Policy (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw 3208/24 confirming August 13 council proceedings (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw 3209/24 for Trillium Foundation agreement for women's changeroom (carried)
- Proclaimed September 15-21 as Legion Week (carried)
- Recognized September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day, with orange flags (carried)
- Recognized September 25 as Franco-Ontarian Day, with flag raising (carried)
- Supported Ontario Digital Public Library resolution (carried)
- Supported removing healthcare costs from property taxes (carried)
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services body is meeting to review departmental reports and a proposed personnel policy. The session includes updates on economic development and Provincial Offence Act (POA) charges.
- Recommendation and draft for Exit Interview Policy
- Economic Development Report for Summer 2024
- POA Department report for April - June 2024
- Total POA charges received reports
Special Meeting of Council
The Town of Espanola council will first disclose any pecuniary interests, then deliver an Indigenous land acknowledgement. It will adopt a resolution to go in camera under Bylaw No. 3120/23 for matters involving a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land, as permitted by the Municipal Act. The meeting will also include a closed‑session segment before resuming and adjourning.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement
- Resolution to hold an in‑camera session for proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition (Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23, Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act)
- Closed Session
- Adjournment
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola is meeting to award a gravel contract and execute a labor agreement with CUPE 4705. Council will also consider proclamations for International Overdose Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
- Awarding of 2024 gravel tender to E. Corbiere & Sons
- Bylaw No 3207/24 to execute an agreement with CUPE 4705
- Proclamation of August 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Month
- Proclamation of September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Review of Budget to Actual Q2-2024 report
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council convened a special meeting on August 13, 2024 at Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street. The agenda includes a disclosure of pecuniary interest and an in‑camera session authorized by Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23 and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act. No specific items or attachments were selected for discussion.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- In‑camera session under Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23
- Closed session for confidential personal, legal, and land matters
Council Vacancy Selection Committee
The Council Vacancy Selection Committee is meeting to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual. The meeting includes an in camera session under the Municipal Act.
- In camera session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual
Wall of Fame Committee
The Wall of Fame Committee will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and deliver an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement. It will hold an in‑camera session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, followed by a closed session. The Committee will also consider a recommendation for a new appointment to the Wall of Fame before adjourning.
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement
- In‑camera session for personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Closed session
- Recommendation regarding appointment to the Wall of Fame
Council Vacancy Selection Committee
The Council Vacancy Selection Committee is meeting to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will enter an in-camera session to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual.
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- In-camera session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
Special Meeting of Council Before Regular Meeting
Council will review a presentation of the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements by Tiffany Cecchetto from KPMG. The agenda includes a resolution for Council to approve the statements as presented.
- Approval of 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The special meeting includes an in-camera session to discuss personal matters and land negotiations. Following this session, Council will review a recommendation regarding a council vacancy.
- Recommendation regarding Council Vacancy
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is set to adopt consolidated traffic and parking bylaws. The agenda also includes awarding a $45,000 contract for winter sand and declaring a council vacancy following a resignation. Additionally, the council will consider a noise bylaw exemption request for an August baseball tournament.
- Adoption of consolidated Traffic Bylaw (No 3204/25) and Parking Bylaw (No 3205/25)
- $45,000 contract award to OCL Custom Crushing & Quarrying Ltd. for winter sand
- Declaration of Council vacancy following the resignation of Johnathan Nadeau
- Endorsement of the 2025-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
- Noise bylaw exemption request for baseball tournament at Red McCarthy Ball Fields
Community Services
The provided agenda contains only procedural software interface text and boilerplate information. No specific decisions, discussions, or items are documented in the source.
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
This special meeting of the Espanola Council consists of procedural items and a closed session. The agenda includes a motion to enter an in-camera session to discuss personal matters involving identifiable individuals or employees. No other specific business items are listed.
- In-camera session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
Regular Council Meeting
Council reviewed several items including a contract award for a new fire truck pumper/tanker. Members also approved field donations for a slo-pitch tournament and declared June as Pride Month. Additionally, the Council rejected a request from Garson Pipe Construction for an early morning noise bylaw exemption.
- Rejection of Garson Pipe Construction's noise bylaw exemption request
- Awarding pumper/tanker replacement contract to Fort Garry Ind.
- Approval of pavilion and baseball field donations for slo-pitch tournament
- Declaration of June as Pride Month in Espanola
Corporate Services
The committee will review departmental reports for economic development, POA, and bylaw enforcement. The agenda includes recommendations for consolidating traffic and parking bylaws and a donation request for a slo-pitch tournament. A recommendation regarding a pumper/tanker replacement bid is also scheduled for consideration.
- Pumper/Tanker Replacement Bid recommendation
- Traffic and Parking Bylaw Consolidation recommendation
- Field and Pavilion Donation for Annual Mixed Slo-pitch Tournament
- Economic Development Report (April-May 2024)
- Q1 Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Control Report
Regular Council Meeting
Espanola Council will consider adopting the 2024 tax levy bylaw and approving the purchase of 30 filter elements for the pool. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, receipt of departmental reports, and correspondence from other municipalities on various issues.
- Bylaw 3199/24 to adopt estimates and levy property taxes for 2024
- Purchase of 30 filter elements from SP&S LTD for the pool
- Adoption of minutes from April 18 and May 14, 2024 meetings
- Receipt of departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Environmental, Fire, and Building departments
- Correspondence from other municipalities on water testing, heritage act, and infrastructure funding
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The agenda contains only procedural items for a closed session, with no public business listed.
- Council goes into closed session under the Municipal Act for matters including a proposed or pending land acquisition, negotiations, and personal matters about an identifiable individual.
Special Meeting of Council
This is a procedural special meeting of Espanola Town Council. The only substantive item is a closed (in camera) session under the Municipal Act for educational or training purposes. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session for educational or training purposes under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act
Community Services
The Community Services Committee will receive and review departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Environmental and Special Projects, Fire, and Building departments for April 2024. The meeting includes an Indigenous land acknowledgement and disclosure of pecuniary interests, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Recreation Department report for April 2024
- Public Works Department report for April 2024
- Environmental and Special Projects report for April 2024
- Fire Department report for April 2024
- Building Department report for April 2024
Regular Council Meeting
Espanola Council will consider adopting three bylaws, including one authorizing billing and collection of water and wastewater services. They will also vote on creating a senior family membership category at the Recreation Complex and on a donation request from the Espanola Pickleball Club to waive rental fees for a tournament. Two notices of motion seek approval for Councillor Kallioinen and Deputy Mayor Kelly to attend the AMO conference in Ottawa.
- Bylaw 3196/24 to authorize billing and collection of water and wastewater services
- Creation of a senior family membership category at the Recreation Complex
- In-kind donation request from Espanola Pickleball Club to waive arena floor and rink side auditorium rental fees on June 1, 2024
- Notice of motion for Councillor Kallioinen to attend the AMO conference in Ottawa, August 18-21, 2024
- Notice of motion for Deputy Mayor Kelly to attend the AMO conference in Ottawa, August 18-21, 2024
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
This is a special in-camera meeting of the Espanola Town Council, held immediately after the regular meeting. The council will go into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and to receive educational or training for members. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act for personal matters and training
- No public agenda items or votes listed
Special Meeting of Council Before Regular Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Espanola Town Council held before the regular meeting, entirely in camera (closed to the public). The only substantive item is a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of a pecuniary interest declaration, a resolution to enter closed session, and adjournment.
- In-camera session under Municipal Act for land acquisition or disposition
Corporate Services
This is a procedural agenda for the Corporate Services committee meeting on May 7, 2024. The agenda contains only boilerplate elements such as video and document placeholders, with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola Regular Council meeting on April 23, 2024, will consider entering into an agreement with Product Care Association for the collection of light bulbs during Household Hazardous Waste Day. Council will also adopt several bylaws, including appointing a treasurer and signing officers, and receive departmental reports. Proclamations for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week and Community Living Month are proposed. A member motion asks the province to review municipal responsibilities under the Provincial Offences Act.
- Agreement with Product Care Association for light bulb collection at Household Hazardous Waste Day
- Bylaw 3187/24 to appoint signing officers
- Bylaw 3195/24 to appoint a Treasurer
- Proclamation of May 12-18, 2024 as Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
- Proclamation of May 2024 as Community Living Month
Special Meeting of Council Open to Public
The Town of Espanola's Special Council meeting on April 18, 2024, is a public hearing for a proposed zoning bylaw amendment (Z02-24). Council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 3193/24, which would amend the existing zoning bylaw. The meeting includes an Indigenous land acknowledgement and a disclosure of pecuniary interest.
- Public hearing for Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z02-24
- Proposed adoption of Bylaw No. 3193/24 to amend the zoning bylaw
- Meeting location: 100 Tudhope Street, Espanola, ON
Special Meeting of Council
This is a procedural special meeting. Council will go into a closed session under the Municipal Act for the purpose of educating or training members. No public decisions, votes, or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session for member education/training under Section 239.3.1.1 of the Municipal Act
- No public agenda items, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed
Community Services
The Community Services Committee meets to receive departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Environmental and Special Projects, Fire, and Building for March 2024. A proposed agreement with Product Care for collection of lighting products during Household Hazardous Waste Days is also on the agenda.
- Recreation Department report for March 2024
- Public Works Department report for March 2024
- Environmental and Special Projects report for March 2024
- Fire Department report for March 2024
- Building Department report for March 2024
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
This is a special in-camera meeting of Espanola Town Council. The agenda contains only procedural items: a disclosure of pecuniary interests, a motion to move into closed session under the Municipal Act, the closed session itself, a motion to resume the special meeting, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
- Closed session for a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
- Closed session for a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations
Regular Council Meeting
This regular council meeting includes a public hearing and decision on a zoning bylaw amendment for Lot 80 Second Avenue to allow six one-bedroom units. Council will also vote on approving the 2024 municipal budget and adjusting water and sewer rates. A separate item seeks approval for a temporary car show event on May 25, 2024, including road closures and noise exemptions.
- Public hearing and proposed zoning amendment for Lot 80 Second Avenue to rezone from R1 to R3-X for six one-bedroom units, with relief on unit size, lot frontage, setbacks, and parking.
- Approval of the 2024 Municipal Budget as presented.
- Approval of the Water and Sewer Budget and amendment to Bylaw No. 3095/22 for adjusted water and sewer rates.
- Temporary exemptions and road closure (Avery Dr.) for the Knight Cruisers Car Show on May 25, 2024, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Approval to hire a full-time Cleaner for the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.
Special Meeting of Council Before Regular Meeting
This is a special closed-session meeting held before the regular council meeting. Council will go into an in camera session under the Municipal Act to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. The meeting is procedural and contains no public decisions or agenda items.
- In camera session for litigation or potential litigation under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act
Corporate Services
The agenda for the Espanola Corporate Services meeting on April 2, 2024, contains no substantive items. It consists solely of technical interface elements and placeholders, with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.
Regular Council Meeting
Espanola Council will consider lowering the minimum age for youth fitness centre use to 9 with an accompanied paying adult, and awarding a household hazardous waste service contract to GFL. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes, receipt of departmental reports for February 2024, and endorsement of the annual Health and Safety Policy. Council will also vote on supporting resolutions calling for a provincial review of Ontario Works and ODSP rates and a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review.
- Proposal to lower minimum age for fitness centre use to 9 years with an accompanied paying adult
- Award of Household Hazardous Waste Day contract to GFL
- Annual endorsement of Health and Safety Policy #H04-01474
- Receipt of 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report
- Support for resolutions requesting provincial review of Ontario Works/ODSP rates and a social/economic prosperity review
Special Budget Meeting of Council
The Town of Espanola Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the first draft of the 2024 municipal budget. The agenda includes a review of the budget document and a specific focus on the Fire Department budget, followed by general discussion.
- Review of 2024 Budget Final.pdf
- Discussion of Fire Department budget
- General budget conclusion and discussion
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
This is a special in camera meeting of Espanola Town Council to receive a presentation from Kim Goodman of K.A. Consulting on the final draft of the Age-Friendly Action Plan. No other business is listed.
- Presentation by Kim Goodman of K.A. Consulting on the Age-Friendly Action Plan final draft
- Two attachments: Age-Friendly Action Plan (Final Draft).pdf and Espanola Age-Friendly Action Plan (Final Draft).pdf
Special Budget Meeting of Council
The Council is conducting a special budget meeting to review the final 2024 municipal budget. Discussions include public works equipment and recommendations regarding water and sewer rates.
- 2024 Budget Final presentation
- Public Works Grader Replacement discussion
- Water and Waste Water Budget Overview 2024
- Recommendation regarding Water and Sewer Rates
Special Budget Meeting of Council
This is a special budget meeting of Espanola Town Council. The main item is a presentation of the final 2024 municipal budget, covering departments including Administration, Planning, Library, and Community and Recreation. The Fire Department will present at a later meeting.
- Presentation of the 2024 Budget Final.pdf
- Budget overview and department breakdowns: Administration, Provincial Offences, Building, Economic Development, Planning, Library, Community and Recreation
- Fire Department budget presentation scheduled for March 26, 2024 at 6pm
Community Services
The Community Services Committee of Espanola, ON, is meeting to receive departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Environmental and Special Projects, and Fire. They will also discuss a Wall of Fame, a recommendation regarding the Knight Cruisers Annual Car Show, and a proposal to decrease the minimum age for youth fitness centre use with an accompanied paying adult.
- Discussion of a Wall of Fame
- Recommendation regarding Knight Cruisers Annual Car Show
- Proposal to decrease the minimum age for Fitness Centre use with an accompanied paying adult
- Annual Drinking Water Report for 2023
- Household Hazardous Waste Day 2024
Regular Council Meeting
Espanola Council will consider several recommendations including replacing a 32-year-old pumper/tanker fire truck for up to $600,000, waiving fees and covering insurance for the second annual Espanola PRIDE celebration, and donating $1,500 to the Helping Hand Food Bank while turning down a rental cost request. Council will also decide whether to opt out of providing contract services for the Blue Box transition to full producer responsibility, and approve a $42,617.90 temporary office trailer and restrooms for the Public Works office renovation.
- Replace 32-year-old 9120 Pumper/Tanker fire truck up to $600,000
- Waive track and field rental fees and cover insurance for Espanola PRIDE 2024
- Donate $1,500 to Helping Hand Food Bank, deny rental cost request
- Opt out of Blue Box transition contract services per Ontario Regulation 391/21
- Approve $42,617.90 single-source quote from ATCO for temporary office trailer and restrooms
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The council is meeting in a special in-camera session to discuss a pending or proposed land acquisition or disposition, as well as trade secrets or confidential information. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural.
- Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act for land acquisition/disposition
- Closed session for trade secrets or confidential information with monetary value
- Meeting held at Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street, from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Committee will discuss several administrative and operational items, including donation requests from Espanola Pride and the Helping Hand Food Bank, council remuneration, a public works pick-up truck replacement, and an increased cost for a fire department tanker/pumper replacement.
- Donation request from Espanola Pride
- Donation request from Helping Hand Food Bank
- Council remuneration review
- Public Works pick-up truck replacement for 2024
- Increased cost of replacement of Fire Department tanker/pumper truck
Regular Council Meeting
Council will decide on awarding a $952,184.62 tender to Quantum Builders Inc. for an AODA-compliant renovation of the Public Works front office. A public hearing is also scheduled for three consent applications to resolve encroachment issues on Bass Lake Road properties. Council will consider creating a Climate Action Specialist Intern position and replacing an HVAC system at the recreation complex.
- Tender award of $952,184.62 to Quantum Builders Inc. for Public Works front office AODA renovation
- Public hearing on consent applications B01/24, B02/24, B03/24 to resolve encroachments on Bass Lake Road properties
- Proposed creation of a Climate Action Specialist Intern position under a NOHFC grant
- Approval sought to replace the MUA-1 HVAC system at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex
- Bylaw to execute an agreement with Food Cycle Science Corporation (Bylaw 3183/24)
Community Services
The Community Services Committee will receive departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Fire, Building, and Environmental & Special Projects for January 2024. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.
- Recreation Department Leisure Services report for January 2024
- Public Works Department reports for December 2023 and January 2024
- Fire Department report for January 2024
- Building Department report for January 2024
- Environmental and Special Projects report for January 2024
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
This is a special in-camera meeting of Espanola Town Council, held immediately after the regular meeting. The only substantive business is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition and personal matters about an identifiable individual. No decisions or public items are on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act for a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
- Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Regular Council Meeting
Council will decide on a 4% salary increase for non-union staff for 2024, effective January 1, and consider supporting a letter from Bluewater on childcare availability. A delegation from the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank is also scheduled. The rest of the agenda is routine approvals of minutes, reports, and bylaws.
- Non-union staff salaries to increase by 4% for 2024, effective Jan 1
- Council to consider supporting a letter on childcare availability in Ontario
- Delegation from Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank by Mr. Grant Lewis
- Adoption of minutes from three previous meetings in January 2024
- Receipt of Economic Development and POA department reports
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Committee will receive departmental reports from Economic Development and the Provincial Offences Act (POA) office, and consider a recommendation on non-union remuneration for 2024. The meeting includes an Indigenous land acknowledgement and disclosure of pecuniary interests.
- Recommendation regarding Non-Union Remuneration 2024
- Economic Development Department report for Dec 2023–Jan 2024
- POA Department report for July–Dec 2023 with Elliot Lake and Espanola charges received
Special Meeting of Council
This is a brief special meeting of Espanola Town Council, lasting only 15 minutes. The sole substantive item is a closed (in camera) session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, as permitted under the Municipal Act. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola Regular Council meeting on January 24, 2024, will consider adopting Bylaw 3180/24 to execute an agreement with David King for human resources services. Council will also vote to confirm the proceedings of its January 9, 2024, meetings via Bylaw 3179/24. Several departmental and committee reports from late 2023 are scheduled to be received, including from Recreation, Public Works, Fire, and Building departments.
- Bylaw 3180/24: agreement with David King for human resources duties
- Bylaw 3179/24: confirmatory bylaw for January 9, 2024, council proceedings
- Recreation and Cultural Committee minutes from October, November, and December 2023
- Departmental reports from Leisure Services (Dec 2023), Public Works (Nov 2023), Fire (Dec 2023), and Building (Dec 2023)
- Manitoulin Sudbury District Services Board meeting minutes of November 16, 2023
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
This is a special in-camera meeting of Espanola Town Council, closed to the public under the Municipal Act. The agenda includes only procedural items: disclosure of pecuniary interest, a resolution to go into closed session, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are listed for the open portion.
- Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act for proposed land acquisition or disposition
- Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual or employee
Community Services
The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Fire, and Building departments. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a report-receiving session.
- Recreation Department report for December 2023
- Public Works Department report for November 2023
- Fire Department report for December 2023
- Building Department report for December 2023
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider tendering the Public Works AODA project to meet a January 2025 accessibility deadline, and vote on a new collective agreement with CUPE Local 534. Several bylaws are up for adoption, including agreements for custodial services and a net-zero study. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and a health and safety policy amendment.
- Tendering for Public Works AODA Project construction to meet January 1, 2025 accessibility deadline
- Memorandum of Settlement and Bylaw No. 3175/24 for CUPE Local 534 collective agreement
- Bylaw No. 3177/24 for custodial services contract with Green Maples Environmental
- Bylaw No. 3178/24 for Federation of Canadian Municipalities funding for Pathway to Net Zero study
- Amendment to Policy #H04-01591 to include annual review of injury diaries
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
This is a procedural special meeting of the Espanola Town Council held entirely in closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual
Corporate Services
This meeting agenda for the Espanola Corporate Services committee on January 2, 2024, contains no actionable items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings. The text is entirely composed of embedded content placeholders and software boilerplate. No decisions or discussions are listed.