Espanola public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Council is meeting to vote on several bylaws and recommendations, including the 2022 interim tax levy, a new OPP contract, and whether to proceed with an off-leash dog park. Council will also consider agreements for street sweeper purchase, beach supervision, and a land use agreement with the snowmobile club.

• Bylaw 3060/21: Interim tax levy for 2022
• Bylaw 3062/21: OPP contract policing proposal
• Recommendation to not proceed with dog park due to low survey interest
• Purchase of 2017 Elgin Eagle Street Sweeper from Joe Johnson Equipment
• Encroachment agreement with Ryan Bulloch for acoustic barrier at 291 James carwash

Council adopted several bylaws including the 2022 interim tax levy, an OPP contract policing proposal, and a land use agreement with the Espanola Snowmobile Club. It also decided not to proceed with an off-leash dog park due to low survey interest, and approved the purchase of a street sweeper.

• Adopted Bylaw 3060/21 for interim tax levy 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3062/21 accepting OPP contract policing proposal (carried)
• Approved not proceeding with off-leash dog park phase 2 (carried)
• Approved purchase of 2017 Elgin Eagle street sweeper from Joe Johnson Equipment (carried)
• Accepted Espanola Lions Club offer to sponsor Clear Lake Beach supervision July 2022 (carried)
• Accepted land use agreement with Espanola Snowmobile Club, repealed Bylaw 2213/09 (carried)
• Approved encroachment agreement with Ryan Bulloch for acoustic barrier at 291 James (carried)
• Approved Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Espanola Town Council is dedicated to reviewing the final LaCloche Foothills Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, presented by Melissa Ceglie and Sean Sparling of Investigative Solutions Network Inc. The agenda includes only this item, along with routine opening and closing procedures, so no other decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Presentation of LaCloche Foothills Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (final, Dec 6 2021)
• Meeting held via Zoom at 6:30 PM, December 14, 2021

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom, immediately following the regular council meeting. The agenda is almost entirely procedural: it includes a disclosure of pecuniary interests, an Indigenous land acknowledgement, and a motion to enter an in-camera (closed) session. The closed session is authorized for two purposes: personal matters about an identifiable individual (including municipal or local board employees) and advice subject to solicitor-client privilege. After the closed session, the meeting resumes and adjourns; no public decisions or discussions are listed.

• In-camera session under Bylaw No. 2981/20 for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• In-camera session for solicitor-client privileged advice
• Meeting held via Zoom from Municipal Office, 100 Tudhope St

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom. Council will consider two bylaws for the sale of industrial park lots, one to McCulloch and one to Lignum Builders Ltd., and will receive a recommendation regarding a municipal insurance and risk management RFP. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and includes disclosure of pecuniary interests and adjournment.

• Bylaw No 3058/21: Sale of land to McCulloch
• Bylaw No 3059/21: Sale of land to Lignum Builders Ltd.
• Recommendation regarding Municipal Insurance and Risk Management RFP

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the November 23, 2021 Regular Council Meeting of Espanola, ON, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Espanola Council will decide on several funding and project items, including a $20,000 donation request from the local hospital, approving the golf course as the site for pickleball courts with a $140,000 budget, and moving forward with a splash pad project. They will also vote on bylaws for agreements with the Lions Club, CUPE Local 4705, and the streetlight maintenance contract, plus a traffic bylaw amendment for Brennan Lane. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and departmental reports.

• Donation request from Espanola Regional Hospital for $20,000
• Approve Espanola Golf Course as pickleball court site, budget $140,000
• Approve splash pad project and release RFP
• Bylaw to execute agreement with Espanola Lions Club for Skating Oval
• Traffic bylaw amendment for Brennan Lane: stop signs, one-way, 40 km/h, Community Safety Zone

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom, immediately following the regular meeting. The agenda consists almost entirely of procedural items: disclosure of pecuniary interest, a motion to go into an in camera (closed) session, the closed session itself, resuming the special meeting, and adjournment. The only substantive business is the closed session, which is authorized for personal matters about an identifiable individual (including municipal or local board employees) and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.

• Closed session under Bylaw No. 2981/20 for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed session for proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of the Town of Espanola Council held via Zoom. The agenda consists almost entirely of procedural items: disclosure of pecuniary interests, a motion to enter an in camera (closed) session, resumption of the open meeting, and adjournment. The only substantive business is the in camera session, which is authorized to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition and personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal employees. No decisions or public discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• In camera session under Bylaw No. 2981/20 for land acquisition/disposition and personal matters
• Meeting held via Zoom on October 26, 2021, 7:00-8:00 PM
• Municipal Office at 100 Tudhope St, Espanola

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual meeting content.

Regular Council Meeting

Espanola Council will consider a request for a sign bylaw exemption at 2233 Lee Valley Road, a recommendation to enter a Section 5.1 non-contract with the OPP, and a tender award for arena dehumidifier and roof repairs. The agenda also includes several routine items such as bylaw adoptions, departmental reports, and staff hiring approvals.

• Sign bylaw exemption request for 2233 Lee Valley Road (4 ft x 8 ft sign)
• OPP transition contract and billing model presentation and recommendation
• Tender award to SRS Contracting for $494,400 + HST for arena dehumidifier and roof repairs
• Bylaw 3049/21: lease agreement with Espanola Golf and Country Club for tennis/pickleball courts
• Bylaw 3051/21: agreement with Minister of Infrastructure for playground rehabilitation at Pine Grove Park

Council approved a sign bylaw exemption for Martin's Services at 2233 Lee Valley Road, allowing a 32 sq ft sign with a lit OPEN sign. They also entered into a Section 5.1 non-contract with the OPP until spring 2022, approved a voluntary road toll for North Shore Search and Rescue, and awarded a $494,400 tender for arena dehumidifier and roof repairs. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved sign bylaw exemption for Martin's Services (carried)
• Entered into Section 5.1 non-contract with OPP until spring 2022 (carried)
• Permitted North Shore Search and Rescue road toll on Nov 13, 2021 (carried)
• Donated up to $340/year to Lions for outdoor ice oval insurance (carried)
• Moved all underpayment files to final write-off stage (carried)
• Approved 1.7% non-union salary increase for 2021 (carried)
• Awarded arena dehumidifier and roof repair tender to SRS Contracting for $494,400 + HST (carried)
• Adopted 7 bylaws including traffic, licensing, and agreements (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom, following the regular meeting. The agenda is almost entirely procedural: it includes a disclosure of pecuniary interests, a move into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (including municipal or local board employees), public comments, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under B.1: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
• Meeting held via Zoom on October 12, 2021, following the regular council meeting
• Agenda includes disclosure of pecuniary interest and public comments

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Espanola Regular Council Meeting on 2021-09-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Espanola Town Council is dedicated to a single substantive item: a recommendation regarding a COVID-19 vaccination policy. Council will review a staff report, a draft policy, and a workplace vaccination toolkit letter. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with only disclosure of interests and adjournment on the agenda.

• Recommendation regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• Staff report COVID-19.pdf
• COVID-19 Vaccination Policy final draft.pdf
• Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit letter

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special in-camera meeting of Espanola Town Council, held via Zoom after the regular meeting. The only substantive item is a motion to enter closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. No public decisions or details are on the agenda.

• Motion to go in camera under Bylaw No. 2981/20, Section 4.5.2
• Closed session purpose: proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Regular Council meeting on September 14, 2021, includes public hearings and decisions on zoning by-law amendments, a trailer licensing by-law, a splash pad, and various operational items. Council will also consider a COVID-19 vaccination policy, recognizing September 30 as a statutory holiday, and other resolutions.

• Public hearing: Rezone 321 Secord Street from C2 to C2-6 for automotive detailing facility and accessory dwelling unit
• Public hearing: Amend zoning by-law to allow temporary RV habitation up to 10 days (currently 5)
• Adopt Bylaw 3044/21 for part lot control at 111 and 117 Yusko Crescent
• Approve construction of 2500-3000 sq ft splash pad at Sherwood Park
• Direct staff to prepare COVID-19 vaccination policy for September 21 special meeting

Council approved locating a 2500-3000 sq ft splash pad at Sherwood Park as recommended by the Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee, but deferred the decision on its construction to the November 9 meeting. Council also adopted several bylaws, including zoning amendments, a part lot control for 111 and 117 Yusko Crescent, and a trailer licensing bylaw with an accessory structure allowance. Other actions included approving a COVID-19 vaccination policy for a special meeting, recognizing September 30 as a statutory holiday for municipal employees, and directing staff on pickle ball court project management.

• Approved Bylaw 3042/21 to amend the Zoning Bylaw (Z02/21)
• Approved Bylaw 3041/21 to amend Bylaw 3022/21
• Approved Bylaw 3044/21 for part lot control at 111 and 117 Yusko Crescent
• Accepted Trailer Licensing By-law draft as revised, including 86 sq ft accessory structure wording
• Approved new policy for Officer On-Call Vehicle (9100) use and response
• Approved filling permanent vacancy from full-time employee resignation
• Approved advertising for replacement full-time lifeguard and temporary part-time Aquatics supervisor
• Approved agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship for hazardous product collection

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed Trailer Licensing By-law, a resolution supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and changes to the Court Administration Clerk position. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, confirmatory bylaws, and departmental reports. A delegation from the Espanola Food Bank is scheduled.

• Delegation from Espanola Food Bank (Grant Lewis)
• Bylaw No. 3038/21: agreement with Le Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique du Nouvel-Ontario and Huron Catholic District School Board
• Resolution supporting Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (Township of Georgian Bay resolution C-194-2021)
• Discussion on Trailer Licensing By-law (draft attached)
• Recommendation to convert permanent part-time Court Administration Clerk/Court Reporter to full-time for 6 months

Council approved a temporary exemption to the noise bylaw to allow live music at the Ski Hill on August 28, 2021, from 11 am to 10 pm. They also directed staff to finalize a draft Trailer Licensing Bylaw and a related zoning amendment for consideration at the next meeting. A public hearing was deferred to the fall to allow continued discussions. Council supported a resolution regarding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and approved converting a part-time court clerk position to full-time for six months with reassessment in January 2022.

• Approved temporary noise bylaw exemption for live music at Ski Hill on Aug 28, 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to finalize Trailer Licensing Bylaw and zoning amendment for next meeting (carried)
• Supported Truth and Reconciliation Commission resolution, to be sent to Ontario municipalities and officials (carried)
• Approved converting part-time court clerk to full-time for 6 months, reassess in Jan 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3038/21 for agreement with school boards (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3037/21 confirming July 13, 2021 council proceedings (carried)
• Received departmental reports for June and July 2021 (carried)
• Deferred public hearing to fall session for continued discussions

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held in camera (closed to the public) via Zoom. The only substantive item is a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, discussed under the Municipal Act. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering disclosure of interests, resuming the meeting, and adjournment.

• In-camera session under Bylaw No. 2981/20 for land acquisition or disposition

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Council held in camera (closed to the public) via Zoom, following the regular meeting. The only substantive item is a resolution to go into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• In-camera session under Bylaw No. 2981/20 and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act
• Discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on two planning applications, receive the 2020 audited financial statements, and vote on several bylaws and tenders. Key decisions include awarding contracts for the Black Creek Bridge replacement and trunk watermain replacement, and approving a zoning bylaw amendment for a waterfront property.

• Public hearing: Zoning Bylaw Application Z01/21 to rezone 30048 Anderson Lake Road from Waterfront (W) to Waterfront Residential (WR) for a detached dwelling
• Public hearing: Consent Application B-06/21 for right-of-way access at 1170B Bass Lake Road
• Tender award: Black Creek Bridge Replacement to Belanger Construction Limited for $428,120.00 (excluding HST)
• Tender award: Trunk Watermain Replacement to Belanger Construction for $4,334,970.00 (HST not included)
• Bylaw 3030/21: Site Plan Agreement with Polly Investments

Council awarded the trunk watermain replacement tender to Belanger Construction for $4,334,970 (HST excluded), with completion expected up to the ski hill by November 2021 and the rest in 2022. They also awarded the Black Creek Bridge replacement to Belanger Construction for $428,120 (HST excluded) and the Pine Grove Park playground equipment tender to ABC Recreation. A consent application (B-06/21) was deferred to the August meeting due to new information about right-of-way access and existing structures. Council also waived the two-year moratorium on zoning bylaw amendments, adopted several bylaws, and accepted the 2020 consolidated financial statements.

• Awarded trunk watermain replacement tender to Belanger Construction for $4,334,970 (HST excluded).
• Awarded Black Creek Bridge replacement tender to Belanger Construction for $428,120 (HST excluded).
• Awarded Pine Grove Park playground equipment tender to ABC Recreation.
• Deferred consent application B-06/21 to the August meeting due to new information.
• Waived the two-year moratorium on zoning bylaw amendment applications.
• Adopted Bylaw 3031/21 to rezone property from Waterfront to Waterfront Residential.
• Accepted the 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements as presented.
• Directed staff to negotiate a new lease agreement with the Espanola Golf Course and Domtar for pickleball courts.

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Espanola Regular Council Meeting on 2021-06-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special in-camera meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom immediately after the regular meeting. The only substantive item is a motion to enter closed session under the Municipal Act to receive advice subject to solicitor-client privilege. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Motion to enter in-camera session under Bylaw No. 2981/20
• Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice
• Meeting held via Zoom on June 8, 2021

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on June 8, 2021. Key items include adopting a new zoning bylaw, approving the 2021 tax levy, and deciding on the disposal of the fire department's on-call vehicle. Council will also consider several other resolutions and receive departmental reports.

• Adoption of Bylaw 3022/21 to repeal and replace the zoning bylaw (Bylaw 2368/11)
• Adoption of Bylaw 3027/21 for the 2021 property tax levy
• Site Plan Agreement with Polly Investments for 287 Queensway Ave.
• Award winter sand tender WS-2021 to OCL Custom Crushing and Quarrying Ltd. for $25,600 plus HST
• Motion to terminate and dispose of the on-call fire department vehicle

Council defeated a motion to terminate and dispose of the fire department's on-call vehicle (1-6), then carried an amended motion to keep the truck. Council also adopted the 2021 property tax levy bylaw (3027/21), a new zoning bylaw (3022/21), and a site plan agreement for 287 Queensway Ave. A motion to rescind the hanging flower basket sponsorship was defeated.

• Defeated motion to terminate and dispose of on-call fire department vehicle (1-6)
• Carried amended motion to not dispose of the on-call/First Response fire truck
• Adopted Bylaw 3027/21 for 2021 property tax levy and collection
• Adopted Bylaw 3022/21 to repeal and replace zoning bylaw 2368/11
• Accepted Site Plan Control Agreement with Polly Investments for 287 Queensway Ave.
• Awarded winter sand tender WS-2021 to OCL Custom Crushing and Quarrying Ltd. for $25,600 plus HST
• Approved special exception to watering bylaw for inground sprinkler system 7-10 pm daily
• Declared June 20-26, 2021 Pride Week in Espanola

Special Budget Meeting of Council

This is a special budget meeting where the Town of Espanola Council will review the 2021 municipal budget, property tax model, budget notes, and reserve schedule. The main action is the potential approval of the 2021 Municipal Budget, which includes a tax impact document. The agenda is focused on budget deliberation rather than routine procedural items.

• Approval of the 2021 Municipal Budget
• Tax Impact 2021
• Property Tax Model (MTE)
• Budget Notes
• Reserve Schedule

Special Budget Meeting of Council

This is a special budget meeting of the Espanola, Ontario Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Espanola Regular Council Meeting on 2021-05-25 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software, with no listed decisions, discussions, or agenda items.

Special Budget Meeting of Council

This is a special budget meeting where the Town of Espanola council will discuss and potentially finalize the 2021 capital and operating budgets, additions to reserves, and tax rates. The agenda includes a revised hanging basket sponsorship item and a summary of budget discussions from the first draft.

• Revised hanging basket sponsorship proposal
• Budget changes from first draft
• Capital and operating budget summaries
• Reserve schedule and reserve policy
• 2021 tax rates discussion

Regular Council Meeting

Council held a public hearing on the new zoning bylaw, with a property owner objecting to restrictions on recreational vehicle use. Council deferred adoption of the bylaw to allow staff to report back on allowing two trailers on large rural lots and on licensing RVs. Other decisions included awarding the gravel tender, funding a PWD garage pre-design, and approving a dog park reserve.

• Deferred Bylaw No. 3022/21 (zoning bylaw) for further review (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 gravel tender to Carlyle Construction Ltd. (carried)
• Added $13,000 to 2021 budget for PWD garage pre-design (carried)
• Budgeted $20,000 into reserve for dog park consultation and future park (carried)
• Allocated $47,000 for pickle ball court restoration, subject to conditions (6-1)
• Deferred $75,000 reserve transfer for splash pad (carried)
• Approved 2021 community events as presented (carried)
• Defeated $50,000 expenditure for fire department truck replacement (defeated)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special in-camera (closed) meeting of Espanola Council. Council will discuss personal matters, litigation, and three specific topics: the Recreation Complex's COVID shutdown impacts, updates from the hiring committee for the CAO and Clerk positions, and Fire Hall repairs. No public decisions are expected, as the session is closed.

• In-camera discussion of Recreation Complex COVID shutdown impacts
• Update from hiring committee for CAO and Clerk positions
• Fire Hall repairs discussion
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239.2

Special Budget Meeting of Council

The Town of Espanola Council is holding a special budget meeting via Zoom to review and discuss departmental budget presentations for Recreation and Cultural Activities, Building Services, Economic Development, and the Library Board. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a presentation and discussion session.

• Recreation and Cultural Activities budget presentation
• Building Services Department budget presentation
• Economic Development Department budget presentation
• Library Board budget presentation

Special Budget Meeting of Council

This is a special budget meeting where the Town of Espanola Council will review proposed budgets for Treasury and Administration, Fire Services, POA, and Public Works. The agenda lists these items for discussion, but no decisions are recorded in the agenda text.

• Treasury and Administration budget review
• Fire Services budget review
• POA (Provincial Offences Act) budget review
• Public Works Department budget review

Regular Council Meeting

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Special Budget Meeting of Council

This is a special budget meeting where the Town of Espanola Council will discuss and provide direction on the draft 2021 municipal budget, including operating expenditures and a summary. They will also consider a Household Hazardous Waste Day and review capital projects, funding applications, and reserves. The meeting is held via Zoom and is scheduled for one hour.

• Discussion and direction on Household Hazardous Waste Day
• Presentation of the Draft 2021 Municipal Budget with operating expenditures study and summary
• Discussion of budget challenges
• Review of capital projects, funding applications, and reserves
• Reserve Schedule 2019-2022 attached

Regular Council Meeting

Espanola Council is holding public hearings on three consent applications to create or adjust lots, and will vote on recommendations for those applications. Council will also decide on a temporary exemption for the Knight Cruisers Car Show, a used grader purchase up to $315,000, and several other administrative items.

• Public hearing and decision on Consent Application B03/21 (Donald McIntyre) to create a 4.71 ha lot on McKinnon Drive
• Public hearing and decision on Consent Application B04/21 (Pierre Labine & Ginette Simon) to create a 1.2 ha lot on Mead Boulevard
• Public hearing and decision on Consent Application B05/21 (Dan Massicotte Sr.) for a lot addition from 454 Mead Blvd to 537 John Street
• Temporary exemption for Knight Cruisers Car Show on May 29, 2021, including closing Avery Dr. and noise bylaw exemption
• Approval to replace 1986 Champion 740 grader with used grader, budget limit $315,000 including HST

Council approved consent applications B-03/21, B-04/21, and B-05/21 for lot creation/consolidation, each with conditions. It also approved a temporary road closure and noise exemption for the Knight Cruisers Car Show on May 29, 2021, and authorized the replacement of a grader with a budget limit of $315,000 including HST. Several other administrative items were carried, including a fire safety grant and a vaccine site staffing resolution.

• Approved consent application B-03/21 (lot creation on McKinnon Drive) with conditions
• Approved consent application B-04/21 (lot creation on Mead Blvd) with conditions
• Approved consent application B-05/21 (lot addition at 537 John Street) with conditions, including waiver of minor variance
• Approved temporary road closure and noise exemption for Knight Cruisers Car Show on May 29, 2021
• Approved replacement of 1986 Champion 740 grader with budget limit of $315,000 including HST
• Approved filling permanent vacancy from retirement of full-time employee #638
• Approved purchase of additional yard waste camera up to $1,500
• Authorized $5,800 Fire Safety Grant agreement for virtual training and inspection needs

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom. The agenda consists entirely of a closed (in camera) session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition. No public business or decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Bylaw No. 2981/20 for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed session for proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Espanola Regular Council Meeting on 2021-03-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of the Town of Espanola Council held via Zoom. The agenda consists of a resolution to move into an in camera (closed) session under the Municipal Act, citing solicitor-client privilege and personal matters about identifiable individuals. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Bylaw No. 2981/20, Section 4.5.2
• Discussion of solicitor-client privileged advice
• Discussion of personal matters about identifiable individuals
• Meeting held via Zoom from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
• No open-session items listed

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Regular Council meeting on March 9, 2021, includes a notice of motion to call for the resignation of Councillor Van Alstine, citing Integrity Commissioner findings and legal costs. Council will also consider several operational items, including hiring committees, a trunk main replacement project, and a school bus unloading zone amendment.

• Notice of motion to call for resignation of Councillor Van Alstine, effective March 10, 2021
• Recommendation to approve trunk main replacement project for tendering and include in 2021 budget
• Recommendation to amend Traffic Bylaw 2030/07 for a school bus unloading zone
• Recommendation to relocate Yard Waste Depot to snow dump on Panache Lake Rd
• Bylaw 3014/21 to amend Traffic Bylaw for Faraway Rd

Council considered a notice of motion calling for the resignation of Councillor Van Alstine due to Integrity Commissioner findings and other issues; the motion was defeated in a 3-3 vote. Council also approved several operational items, including hiring a part-time front desk worker, relocating the yard waste depot, and proceeding with surface treatment and bridge design. A hiring committee for the CAO/Treasurer and Clerk position was struck, and the second council meeting of each month was cancelled until a permanent Clerk is hired.

• Motion to call for resignation of Councillor Van Alstine defeated (3-3)
• Approved hiring committee for CAO/Treasurer and Clerk (carried)
• Approved replacement part-time front desk position (carried)
• Approved relocation of Yard Waste Depot to Panache Lake Rd (carried)
• Approved proceeding with surface treatment before 2021 budget adoption (carried)
• Approved detailed design of Black Creek Bridge (carried)
• Approved Trunk Main project for tendering and inclusion in 2021 budget (carried)
• Cancelled second council meeting each month until permanent Clerk hired (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of the Town of Espanola Council. The agenda consists of entering an in-camera (closed) session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, under the Municipal Act. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• In-camera session under Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act
• Discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street

Regular Council Meeting

Espanola Council is holding a public hearing and will vote on two consent applications by Queensway Pentecostal Church to add land to Lot 67 at 254 Queensway Avenue. Council will also consider several recommendations, including selecting an option for sight lines at the Faraway Road railway crossing, awarding a hazardous waste day contract, and hiring summer students. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes, confirming bylaws, and receiving departmental reports.

• Public hearing and decision on Consent Applications B-01/21 and B-02/21 for lot additions at 254 Queensway Avenue
• Bylaw 3011/21 to execute a street light maintenance agreement with Espanola Regional Distribution Corporation
• Recommendation to select Option 2 for sight lines at Faraway Road railway crossing and add stop signs to Bylaw 2030/07
• Recommendation to award Household Hazardous Waste Day contract to Terrapure Environmental
• Recommendation to approve hiring 9 summer students in 2021

Council approved consent applications B-01/21 and B-02/21 for the Queensway Pentecostal Church at 254 Queensway Avenue, allowing lot additions to Lot 67 with conditions. They also selected Option 2 for sight lines at the Faraway Road railway crossing, awarded a hazardous waste day contract, and approved several administrative items. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent applications B-01/21 and B-02/21 for lot additions at 254 Queensway Avenue (carried)
• Selected Option 2 for sight lines at Faraway Road railway crossing and added stop signs to Schedule I of Bylaw 2030/07 (carried)
• Awarded Household Hazardous Waste Day contract to Terrapure Environmental (carried)
• Allocated funds in 2021 budget to replace 2008 Ford F-250 pick-up truck (carried)
• Approved advertising and hiring for permanent part-time Court Reporter/Court Administration Clerk (carried)
• Approved hiring of 9 summer students in 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3011/21 for street light maintenance agreement with ERHC (carried)
• Received departmental reports for January 2021 (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom. The sole substantive item is a presentation by KPMG on an administrative process review and modernization funding. Council will hear the presentation but no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• KPMG presentation on Administrative Process Review - Modernization Funding
• Presentation by Tiffany Cecchetto, CPA, CA Partner and Chas Anselmo, Senior Manager of KPMG
• Meeting held via Zoom at 6:30 PM

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council. Council will hear a presentation from Bryan Searle, a Municipal Advisor from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on council-CAO-staff roles. After the presentation, Council will move into a closed (in camera) session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as permitted under the Municipal Act.

• Presentation by Bryan Searle, Municipal Advisor, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on Council-CAO-Staff Roles
• Motion to enter in camera session under Bylaw No. 2981/20, Section 4.5.2, for personal matters about an identifiable individual

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including seeking a judicial interpretation of the MSDSB apportionment formula, adopting a workplace respect policy, entering a street light maintenance agreement, and passing a resolution on rising municipal insurance costs. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving reports, and confirming a bylaw.

• Resolution to have legal counsel seek a judicial interpretation on the MSDSB Apportionment formula, with payments based on current assessment share until decision
• Adoption of amendments to Policy H04-01615 Respect in the Workplace
• Enter into agreement with Espanola Regional Distribution Corporation (ERHC) for street light maintenance
• Resolution calling on Province of Ontario to review AMO recommendations on municipal insurance costs
• Bylaw No. 3009/21 to confirm proceedings of January 26, 2021 Council meeting

Council adopted amendments to Policy H04-01615 Respect in the Workplace by a vote of 5 to 2. Council also voted 6 to 1 to seek a judicial interpretation on the MSDSB apportionment formula and to continue payments based on the current share until a decision is made. An agreement with Espanola Regional Distribution Corporation for street light maintenance was approved, and a resolution calling on the province to review municipal insurance recommendations was carried.

• Adopted amendments to Policy H04-01615 Respect in the Workplace (5-2)
• Approved legal action for judicial interpretation on MSDSB apportionment formula (6-1)
• Approved street light maintenance agreement with Espanola Regional Distribution Corporation
• Carried resolution urging province to review municipal insurance recommendations

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Council is meeting via Zoom to hear a delegation from the Espanola Pickle Ball Group, consider several bylaws, and receive departmental reports. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, confirmatory and amendment bylaws, and routine reports from various departments. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Delegation from Espanola Pickle Ball Group (Mike Brady, Greg McCulloch, Kim McCulloch)
• Bylaw 3003/21 amending water and wastewater billing bylaw 2945/19
• Bylaw 3004/21 amending interim tax levy bylaw 3000/21 for 2021
• Bylaw 3006/21 authorizing agreement with Ministry of Transportation for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds
• Bylaw 3008/21 authorizing agreement with Municipal Insurance Limited

Council adopted two amended bylaws: Bylaw 3003/21 (water/wastewater billing) and Bylaw 3004/21 (interim tax levy for 2021), both amended to include the word 'provincial' before 'state of emergency' and the start of the provincial declaration. A pickleball court improvement proposal was received and deferred to budget deliberations. All other consent agenda items were adopted as listed.

• Adopted Bylaw 3003/21 amending water/wastewater billing, with 'provincial' added to state of emergency (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3004/21 amending interim tax levy for 2021, with 'provincial' added to state of emergency (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3005/21 confirming proceedings of January 12, 2021 council meeting (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3006/21 authorizing agreement with Ministry of Transportation for Dedicated Gas Tax Funds (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3008/21 executing agreement with Municipal Insurance Limited (carried)
• Received departmental reports for Building, Economic Development, Fire, Leisure Services, Public Works, and POA (carried)
• Deferred pickleball court improvement proposal to budget deliberations (no vote recorded)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Espanola Town Council held via Zoom. The agenda consists of a closed (in camera) session under the Municipal Act for the purpose of labour relations or employee negotiations, specifically regarding Local 4705 negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Bylaw No. 2981/20 for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Discussion of Local 4705 negotiations

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Espanola Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting the 2021 interim tax levy bylaw, accepting a settlement with CUPE Local 4705, and changing crossing guard times. They will also consider entering an insurance agreement with Municipal Insurance Service and increasing the deductible to $25,000. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bylaws, and departmental reports.

• Bylaw 3000/21: 2021 Interim Tax Levy
• Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 4705
• Eliminate Highway 6 & Park St. crossing time from 11:30am-12:30pm, redistribute to other crossings
• Agreement with Municipal Insurance Service (MIS), deductible increase to $25,000
• Bylaw 3002/21: Safe Restart Agreement with Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing