Espanola public meetings in 2024

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

Council held public hearings and approved two consent applications (B04/24 and B05/24) for property severances, with conditions including minor variances, reference plans, tax payments, and parkland cash-in-lieu. Council also adopted a bylaw to enter an agreement with OPP for Primary PSAP services. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were routine approvals of minutes, reports, and correspondence.

• Approved Consent Application B04/24 with conditions (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B05/24 to sever land into two lots with conditions (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3219/24 for OPP Primary PSAP services agreement (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, reports, and Bylaw No. 3217/24 (carried)

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

The Espanola Town Council adopted consent items, accepted previous meeting minutes, and received board and committee reports. Council approved a resolution for the MTO Connecting Links program application for 2025-2026. In addition, council passed member motions supporting the Ontario Forest Industries Association's 2025 budget recommendations regarding the forestry industry and urging the province to implement a deposit return for non-alcoholic beverage containers.

• Adopted Consent Agenda items including previous meeting minutes and committee reports (Resolution CA-24-18)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3216/24 to confirm proceedings of the October 22, 2024 meeting (Resolution 24-249)
• Received Economic Development Departmental Report for September and October 2024 (Resolution 24-250)
• Approved submission and requirements for the 2025-2026 MTO Connecting Links program (Resolution 24-251)
• Supported FONOM resolution and OFIA 2025 Ontario Budget Recommendations for the forest industry (Resolution 24-252)
• Supported Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution to expand Ontario's deposit return program to non-alcoholic beverages (Resolution 24-253)

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

Council approved a consent application and zoning bylaw amendment for a multi-residential development at Merritt Con 5 Lot 7 Pcl 11204. The board also authorized a voluntary road toll for Search and Rescue and selected a walkway option for the Connecting Link Phase 4.

• Approved Consent Application BO6/24 for a multi-residential unit subject to six conditions
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z03/24 for site-specific relief and new development
• Permitted North Shore Search and Rescue to hold a voluntary road toll on November 16, 2024
• Directed staff to implement walkway option 6 for Connecting Link Phase 4
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3213/24 to confirm proceedings of October 8, 2024 meeting
• Passed motion urging Ontario to adopt AMO's 2019 recommendations on Joint and Several Liability Reform

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

Council approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan, which will guide future budgets and capital planning. The consent agenda and minutes from previous meetings were also adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2024 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items H.1 to M.1 (carried)
• Accepted minutes of September 24, 2024 regular and special meetings (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3212/24 confirming September 24, 2024 proceedings (carried)

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

Council awarded the 2024 gravel tender to E. Corbiere & Sons. They also proclaimed August 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Month and September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Several routine items were adopted, including minutes and bylaws.

• Awarded 2024 gravel tender to E. Corbiere & Sons (carried)
• Proclaimed August 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Month (carried)
• Proclaimed September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items H.1 to K.2 (carried)
• Accepted minutes of June 25, 2024 meetings (carried)
• Accepted Council Vacancy Selection Committee minutes of July 29, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3206/24 confirming proceedings of June 25, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3207/24 executing agreement with CUPE 4705 (carried)

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

At the June 25, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, the Town of Espanola adopted consolidated traffic and parking bylaws, awarded the Winter Sand Tender WS-2024 to OCL Custom Crushing & Quarrying Ltd., and endorsed a Five-Year Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. Council also declared Councillor Johnathan Nadeau's seat vacant following his resignation and approved a temporary noise bylaw exemption for the annual mixed slo-pitch tournament.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3204/25 to regulate traffic and replace Bylaw No. 2030/07
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3205/25 to regulate parking and replace Bylaw No. 2030/07
• Accepted minutes of the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting and June 25, 2024 Special Meeting
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3202/24 confirming proceedings from June 11, 2024
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3203/24 for the Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund
• Received various departmental and district services board reports
• Awarded Winter Sand Tender WS-2024 to OCL Custom Crushing & Quarrying Ltd. for $45,000.00 (excl. tax)
• Endorsed the goals and vision of the Five Year Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

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

Council awarded a contract to Fort Garry Ind. for a replacement pumper/tanker fire truck. The council also rejected a request from Garson Pipe Construction to begin construction work at 6:30 am. Additionally, the month of June was declared Pride Month in the Town of Espanola.

• Awarded replacement Pumper/Tanker contract to Fort Garry Ind. as low bidder
• Rejected Garson Pipe Construction's request for a noise bylaw exemption
• Declared June as PRIDE Month in the Town of Espanola
• Approved donation of pavilion and baseball fields for annual mixed slo-pitch tournament
• Adopted Bylaw No 3201/24 to confirm proceedings of May 28, 2024 meeting
• Accepted minutes from May 22 and May 28, 2024 meetings

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

Espanola council adopted Bylaw No. 3199/24, the 2024 property tax estimates and levy bylaw, and Bylaw No. 3200/24 confirming the May 14, 2024 meeting proceedings. Council also approved purchasing 30 filter elements from SP&S LTD. for the pool. Minutes, committee reports, and departmental reports were received, and the meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3199/24, the 2024 property tax estimates and levy bylaw (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3200/24 confirming May 14, 2024 meeting proceedings (carried)
• Approved purchase of 30 pool filter elements from SP&S LTD. (carried)
• Accepted minutes of April 18, May 14 (special and regular), and May 14, 2024 special meetings (carried)
• Received Community Services Committee minutes of May 21, 2024 (carried)
• Received Recreation, Public Works, Environmental and Special Projects, Fire, and Building departmental reports (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items H.1 to L.5 (carried)
• Adjourned the regular meeting at 7:08 PM (carried)

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

Council adopted bylaws for water and wastewater billing and a lighting product collection agreement. They also approved a new senior family membership category for the Recreation Complex and waived rental fees for a pickleball tournament.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 3196/24 to authorize billing and collection of water and wastewater services
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3198/24 for an agreement with Product Care to collect lighting products
• Approved creation of a senior family membership at the Recreation Complex
• Approved waiving arena floor and rink side auditorium fees for the Espanola Pickleball Club on June 1, 2024
• Approved attendance of Councillor Kallioinen and Deputy Mayor Kelly at the 2024 AMO Conference
• Approved motion requesting the Province of Ontario re-evaluate funding formulas for library services
• Accepted minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting
• Adopted Bylaw No 3197/24 to confirm proceedings of the April 23, 2024 meeting

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

Council appointed a new Treasurer and adopted bylaws to confirm previous proceedings and appoint signing officers. The Town also entered into an agreement for the collection of light bulbs during Household Hazardous Waste Day. Additionally, Council issued proclamations for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week and Community Living Month.

• Approved agreement with Product Care Association for light bulb collection (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3195/24 to appoint a Treasurer (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3187/24 to appoint signing officers (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3194/24 to confirm April 9, 2024 proceedings (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 12-18, 2024 as Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 2024 as Community Living Month (Carried)
• Passed motion urging Ontario to reform Provincial Offences Act administration (Carried)
• Accepted minutes from April 9 and April 16, 2024 meetings (Carried)

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.

Council approved the 2024 Municipal Budget and adjustments to water and sewer rates. Other key actions included approving a zoning amendment for residential units and hiring a full-time cleaner for the recreation complex.

• Approved 2024 Municipal Budget as presented
• Approved Water and Sewer Budget and rate adjustments via Bylaw No. 3095/22
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3161/24 to amend the Zoning Bylaw (Z01-24)
• Approved hiring of a full-time Cleaner for the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex
• Authorized temporary bylaw exemptions and Avery Dr. closure for Knight Cruisers Car Show on May 25, 2024
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3190/24 for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds agreement
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3189/24 to confirm March 26, 2024 meeting proceedings

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

Council approved a contract with GFL for Household Hazardous Waste services and lowered the minimum age for fitness centre use to 9 years with an adult. The body also endorsed a provincial social and economic prosperity review and updated the corporate Health and Safety Policy.

• Awarded Household Hazardous Waste Service contract to GFL (Carried)
• Approved lowering fitness centre minimum age to 9 years with an accompanied paying adult (Carried)
• Endorsed annual approval of Health and Safety Policy #H04-01474 (Carried)
• Supported request for a provincial Social and Economic and Prosperity Review (Carried)
• Supported County of Prince Edward resolution on Ontario Works and ODSP financial assistance rates (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3188/24 to confirm proceedings from March 12, 2024 (Carried)
• Received 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report (Carried)

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

Espanola Town Council approved replacing its 32-year-old 9120 Pumper/Tanker at an upper limit of $600,000. Council also approved a single-source quote of $42,617.90 plus taxes from ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd. for a temporary office trailer and restrooms during the Public Works Office renovation, and directed staff to tell Circular Material Ontario the town will opt out of providing contract services for the Blue Box transition. Council turned down covering Food Bank rental costs but approved a $1,500 donation, waived track and field rental fees and covered insurance for the second annual Espanola PRIDE events, and kept council remuneration unchanged for 2024.

• Approved replacement of 32-year-old 9120 Pumper/Tanker up to $600,000 (carried)
• Approved ATCO Structures & Logistics single-source quote of $42,617.90 plus taxes for temporary office trailer and restrooms (carried)
• Directed staff to advise Circular Material Ontario the town opts out of Blue Box transition contract services under Ontario Regulation 391/21 (carried)
• Turned down Food Bank rental cost coverage; approved $1,500 donation to the Food Bank for 2024 (carried)
• Waived track and field rental fees and agreed the town cover insurance costs for the second annual Espanola PRIDE events in 2024 (carried)
• Decided council remuneration not be increased for 2024 (carried)
• Approved replacement of Public Works' 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup before 2024 budget approval (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the February 27, 2024 regular meeting and received board/committee reports and the Treasurer's Statement 2023 (carried)

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)

Espanola council approved three consent applications (B01/24, B02/24, B03/24) to sever small parcels of land on Merritt Concession and Bass Lake Road to resolve encroachment issues. Council awarded the Public Works Front Office Renovation Project (AODA) tender to Quantum Builders Inc. for $952,184.62 plus HST. Council also approved creating a Climate Action Specialist Intern position under a NOHFC grant and approved replacing the MUA-1 HVAC system at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex by Cimco Toromont. A delegation from Espanola PRIDE requested fee waivers, insurance coverage, crosswalk maintenance, and a $1,000 donation; the request was referred to the Corporate Services Committee.

• Approved consent applications B01/24, B02/24, B03/24 to sever land on Merritt Concession and Bass Lake Road to resolve encroachments (Carried)
• Awarded Public Works Front Office Renovation Project (AODA) tender to Quantum Builders Inc. for $952,184.62 plus HST (Carried)
• Approved creation of Climate Action Specialist Intern position per NOHFC grant terms (Carried)
• Approved replacement of MUA-1 HVAC system at Espanola Regional Recreation Complex by Cimco Toromont (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3185/24 confirming proceedings of February 13, 2024 regular meeting (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3184/24 to execute agreement with Ministry of Transportation (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3183/24 to execute agreement with Food Cycle Science Corporation (Carried)
• Received board and committee reports and departmental reports (Carried)

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

Council approved a 4% salary increase for non-union staff effective January 1, 2024. The council also passed a motion supporting a letter regarding childcare availability in Ontario to be forwarded to provincial officials and the AMO.

• Approved 4.0% salary increase for non-union staff for 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3182/24 to confirm proceedings from January 24, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved motion supporting Municipality of Bluewater letter regarding childcare availability (Carried)
• Accepted minutes from January 24 and January 31, 2024 (Carried)
• Received Corporate Services Committee minutes from February 7, 2024 (Carried)
• Received Economic Development and POA Department reports (Carried)

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

Espanola Town Council adopted Bylaw No 3180/24 authorizing an agreement with David King to perform human resources duties for the Corporation. Council also adopted Bylaw No 3179/24 confirming its January 9, 2024 regular meeting proceedings, accepted the January 9 regular and special meeting minutes, and received several board, committee, and departmental reports. All recorded motions carried; no delegations, public hearings, or member motions were held.

• Adopted Bylaw No 3180/24 to execute an HR services agreement with David King (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No 3179/24 confirming January 9, 2024 regular meeting proceedings (carried)
• Accepted minutes of the January 9, 2024 regular and special council meetings (carried)
• Received Community Services Committee minutes of January 16, 2024 (carried)
• Received Recreation and Cultural Committee minutes of October and December 2023 (carried)
• Received departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Fire, and Building (carried)
• Received Manitoulin Sudbury District Services Board minutes of November 16, 2023 (carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items H.1 to L.6 inclusive (carried)

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

Espanola council accepted a Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 534 and adopted Bylaw No. 3175/24 to execute the collective agreement. Council also agreed to tender the Public Works AODA accessibility project in mid-January 2024 to meet a January 1, 2025 building accessibility deadline. Several other bylaws were adopted, including agreements with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc., Green Maples Environmental for custodial services, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for a Pathway to Net Zero study funding. All recorded motions carried; no delegations, public hearings, or question period items were held.

• Accepted CUPE Local 534 Memorandum of Settlement and adopted Bylaw No. 3175/24 for the collective agreement (Carried)
• Directed staff to tender the Public Works AODA Project in mid-January 2024 to meet the January 1, 2025 accessibility deadline (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3174/24 confirming council proceedings of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3175/24 to execute an agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship Inc. (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3177/24 to execute an agreement with Green Maples Environmental for custodial services at municipal facilities (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3178/24 to execute an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for funding for a Pathway to Net Zero study (Carried)
• Amended Policy #H04-01591 to add 'Annual Review of injury diaries (P99-01451)' to Joint Health and Safety Committee responsibilities (Carried)
• Accepted minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular and Special Meetings and received the November 2, 2023 Joint Health and Safety meeting minutes (Carried)

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.