Espanola public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola council approved several bylaws, including an interim tax levy for 2025 and a fees and charges consolidation. It adopted a municipal insurance contract worth $226,690 with Municipal Insurance Services Ltd. and Marsh Canada Ltd. The council also awarded the installation of a new water meter for Espanola Hospital to Partick Mechanical and paused new applications for the Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant until 2027.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3218/24 – Interim Tax Levy for 2025
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3220/24 – Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3221/24 – Insurance contract for $226,690 plus 8% tax
- Award of hospital water meter installation to Partick Mechanical
- Pause of Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant applications until 2027
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
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
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
Community Services
The Community Services body is meeting to receive departmental reports from October 2024. The agenda consists of procedural items and the review of these reports.
- Recreation Department report (Leisure Services October 2024)
- Public Works Department report (October 2024)
- Environmental and Special Projects Department report (October 2024)
- Fire Department report (October 2024)
- Building Department report (October 2024)
Regular Council Meeting
The council approved a resolution confirming the town's Connecting Link funding application for the 2025‑2026 period, stating it meets MTO requirements and the related asset‑management plan is posted. It also adopted Bylaw No. 3216/24, which confirms the minutes of the October 22, 2024 council meeting. Additionally, the council passed motions supporting the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities' recommendation on Ontario’s 2025 forestry budget and urging the province to expand the deposit‑return program to non‑alcoholic beverage containers.
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3216/24 to confirm October 22, 2024 council minutes
- Resolution approving the Connecting Link funding application for 2025‑2026
- Member motion supporting Forestry in Ontario’s 2025 Budget (FONOM resolution)
- Member motion urging expansion of the Ontario Deposit Return program
- Adoption of the October 22, 2024 council meeting minutes
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council will meet in camera immediately after its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street. Under authority of Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23 and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act, the council will consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, and negotiation criteria. The agenda lists procedural items only, with no substantive matters presented.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- In-camera session under Bylaw No. 3120/23
- Closed Session
- Resume Special Meeting
- Adjournment
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services committee is meeting to receive departmental reports. The session focuses on economic development activities and grant applications.
- Economic Development Departmental Report for September and October 2024
- Grant Applications 2024 Year in Review
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola is holding a public hearing to consider a consent application and zoning bylaw amendment for a multi-residential triplex. Council is also reviewing infrastructure options for the Connecting Link Phase 4 and a motion regarding municipal insurance liability reform.
- Consent Application B06-24 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z03/24 for a triplex at MERRITT CON 5 LOT 7 PCL 11204
- Proposal to permit North Shore Search and Rescue to hold a voluntary road toll on November 16, 2024
- Direction to implement walkway option 6 for Connecting Link Phase 4
- Motion to support the AMO report on Joint and Several Liability Reform to address rising insurance premiums
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 3213/24 to confirm proceedings from the October 8, 2024 meeting
Community Services
The Community Services committee will review September 2024 departmental reports from recreation, public works, fire, building, and environmental services. The body will also discuss a road toll for North Shore Search and Rescue and boulevard options for Connecting Link Part 4.
- North Shore Search and Rescue Road Toll 2024
- Traffic signals at Park Street
- Connecting Link Part 4 Boulevard Options
- September 2024 Departmental Reports (Recreation, Public Works, Environmental, Fire, and Building)
Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Espanola Council is meeting to approve the 2024 Asset Management Plan, which uses 2022 as a base year for infrastructure conditions and reinvestment. The body will also vote on adopting minutes from September 24, 2024.
- Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan
- Bylaw No. 3212/24 to confirm proceedings of the September 24, 2024 meeting
- Adoption of Regular and Special Meeting minutes from September 24, 2024
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The council is meeting in a closed session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda consists of procedural items for an in-camera session.
- Discussion of personal matters regarding identifiable individuals
- Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
- Negotiation positions, plans, or procedures
- Litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
Corporate Services
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Special Meeting of Council Following Regular Meeting
The Town of Espanola council will hold an in‑camera session under Section 4.5.2 of Bylaw No. 3120/23 and Section 239.2 of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters, labour relations, land acquisition, and solicitor‑client privileged advice. The council will also consider a recommendation to create an Assistant Superintendent of Public Works position, as outlined in the attached Public Works Staffing document. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- In‑camera session authorized by Bylaw No. 3120/23
- Closed session for confidential matters
- Recommendation to create Assistant Superintendent of Public Works role (Public Works Staffing.pdf)
- Adjournment
Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the consent agenda and accept the minutes from the September 10 meeting. It will adopt Bylaw No. 3210/24 and Bylaw No. 3211/24, the latter amending the Procedural Bylaw. The council will consider a recommendation to approve the 2025 budget guidelines and timetable, and a recommendation to enter into an agreement with RVA for design and contract administration of Connecting Link Phase 4.
- Adopt Bylaw No. 3210/24 (confirmatory bylaw)
- Adopt Bylaw No. 3211/24 to amend the Procedural Bylaw
- Approve 2025 budget guidelines and timetable
- Enter into agreement with RVA for Connecting Link Phase 4 design and contract administration
- Accept minutes from the regular meeting of September 10, 2024
Community Services
The Town of Espanola Community Services Committee will hear departmental reports from Recreation, Public Works, Environmental & Special Projects, Fire, and Building departments. No motions, resolutions, or contracts are listed for decision. The meeting includes an Indigenous land acknowledgement and a disclosure of pecuniary interest.
- Recreation Department – Leisure Services reports for June‑August 2024
- Public Works Department – reports for June‑August 2024
- Environmental and Special Projects Department – reports for June‑August 2024
- Fire Department – reports for June‑August 2024
- Building Department – reports for June‑August 2024
Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council is meeting to adopt an Exit Interview Policy and approve funding for rink renovations. The body will also consider proclamations for Legion Week, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Franco-Ontarian Day.
- Bylaw No. 3209/24: Agreement with Ontario Trillium Foundation to renovate a court into a women's changeroom
- Adoption of the Exit Interview Policy
- Proclamation of Legion Week (September 15-21)
- Recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
- Recognition of Franco-Ontarian Day (September 25)
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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