REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
For the Corporation of the Town of Espanola

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Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street

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A.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

 

We would like to begin this meeting by acknowledging the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 and acknowledging that the Town of Espanola is located on the traditional territories of the Whitefish River First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. We acknowledge this as part of our commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and to working together for our
future generations.

B.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

C.
PUBLIC HEARING

 

None

D.
DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS

 

None

E.
QUESTION PERIOD

 

F.
CONSENT ITEMS TO BE SEVERED

 

G.
PART 1 - CONSENT AGENDA

 

  • CA-25-03 Be It Resolved That:  Items H.1 to L.1 inclusive contained in Part 1, Consent Agenda be adopted.

H.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

  • Be It Resolved That: The following Minutes are hereby accepted; Regular Meeting of Council of January 28, 2025; Special Meeting of Council of January 28, 2025; Special Budget Meeting of Council of February 5, 2025.

I.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

I.1
Corporate Services Committee Meeting of February 4, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CS_Feb04_2025 - English.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  The following Board and Committee reports are hereby received:  Corporate Services Committee Meeting of February 4, 2025.

J.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM BOARD AND COMMITTEES

 

J.1
O.P.P Manitoulin Detachment Board Meeting of January 23, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Recommendation regarding OPP Detachment Board.pdf
2.LaCloche OPP Detachment Board Remuneration, Travel and Training Expenses Policy.pdf
3.K.1 Attachment MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Administrative and Financial Services.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That: Council approve the LaCloche O.P.P. Detachment Board Remuneration, Travel and Training Expense Policy and Memorandum of Agreement for Administrative and Financial Services as presented.

K.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

The following bylaws will be read and passed.

K.1
Bylaw No 3227/25

This item has attachments. 
1.3227 confirmatory.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No 3227/25 be adopted, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of council during their regular meeting of January 28,2025.

L.
REPORTS

 

  • Be It Resolved That:  The following reports are hereby received; Economic Development Department Departmental Report.

PART 2 - REGULAR AGENDA

M.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

M.1
Municipal Accommodation Tax Overview 

This item has attachments. 
1.Municipal Accommodation Tax Overview.pdf
2.2025-FEB-11 MAT Presentation - ESPO.pdf

  • For information and direction

M.2
Recommendation regarding Tender Award for Connecting Link Phase 4

This item has attachments. 
1.Connecting Link Tender Phase 4.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That: The tender for the Connecting Link Phase 4 be awarded to GIP with an upper contract limit of $6,153,404 including non-rebatable taxes. Be It Further Resolved That: Debt be undertaken to a maximum of $1,100,000 to fund any portion of the project that cannot be funded from reserve given that the total municipal commitment has increased from the original estimate by approximately $1,100,000. 

M.3
Bylaw 3228/25 - 2025 Capital, Operating and User Fee Based Budget

This item has attachments. 
1.3228 Budget By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required for 2025.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That: Bylaw 3228/25 be adopted, Being a Bylaw of the Town of Espanola to adopt the estimates of all sums required for the 2025 budget. 

N.
MEMBER MOTIONS

 

N.1
Recommendation to Support the Buy Canadian and Buy Local Movement.

This item has attachments. 
1.250205 NOM Kennelly.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  The Town of Espanola Council and Staff will support the Buy Canadian and Buy Local Movement in our commitment to support the efforts of all Provincial parties, Provinces and Federal government in fortifying our collective position to defend our sovereignty and the values of our democracy. 

O.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY

 

None

P.
INFORMATION

 

This information was previously circulated to Council.  If required a copy of the information is available at the Municipal Office.

  • Town of Aurora, The Municipality of Dysart et al, Township of Limerick, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Ajax By the Lake, City of Welland, Town of Perth resolution re:  Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities
  • Northumberland County, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution re:  Deposit Return Program
  • City of Peterborough resolution re:  Safer Municipalities Act, 2024
  • Town of Halton Hills, Peterborogh County resolution re: Sovereignty of Canada
  • Correspondence: CUPW re:  Industrial Inquiry Commission Reviewing Canada Post

Q.
CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS

 

2025 FONOM Conference; May 5th - 7th; North Bay ON 


2025 AMO Conference; August 17th - 20th; Ottawa ON

R.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

S.
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS

 

Community Services Committee Meeting of February 18, 2025 @ 4:00 pm.  Main Level Boardroom


Regular Meeting of Council of February 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm.  Council Chambers

T.
ADJOURNMENT

 

  • Be It Resolved That: The Regular Meeting of Council is hereby adjourned. 

    Time: 

U.
CLOSED MEETING (if required) 

 
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