REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDAFor the Corporation of the Town of EspanolaTuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope StreetPlease note this meeting will be streamedA.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 generationsB.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-24-20 Be It Resolved That: Items H.1 to L.2 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 November 26, 2024 and Special Meeting of Council of November 26, 2024.H.1Regular Meeting of Council Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2024 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RM_Nov26_2024 - English.pdfH.2Special Meeting of Council Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2024 I.BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Be It Resolved That: The following board and committee reports are hereby received: Corporate Services Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024.I.1Corporate Services Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CS_Dec03_2024 - English.pdfJ.BUSINESS ARISING FROM BOARD AND COMMITTEES Corporate Services Committee Meeting of December 3, 2024J.1Recommendation regarding Community Improvement Plan – Tax Increment Grant 1.Pausing of CIP Tax Increment Grant.pdfBe It Resolved That: As recommended by the Corporate Services Committee: the Town of Espanola pauses the intake of new applications for the Community Improvement Plan Tax Increment Grant retroactive to November 29, 2024, the date on which this report was published, until 2027 following the establishing of the Town’s next Strategic Plan. Staff will engage Council in a discussion on whether to re-open the program at that time. J.2Recommendation regarding Non-Union Remuneration 1.Non-Union Remuneration 2025.pdfBe It Resolved That: As recommended by The Corporate Services Committee: The non-union salaries be increased by 2.5% for 2025, effective January 1, 2025; and Further that no increase be applied to Council Remuneration. K.BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS The following bylaws will be read and passed.K.1Bylaw No. 3218/24 1.3218 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw 2025.pdfBe It Resolved That: Bylaw No 3218/24 be adopted, being a Bylaw of the Town of Espanola to provide for an Interim Tax Levy and the Payment of Interim Taxes for the Year 2025K.2Bylaw No 3222/24 1.3222 confirmatory.pdfBe It Resolved That: Bylaw No 3222/24 be adopted, being a Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council during their Regular Meeting of November 26, 2024.L.REPORTS Be It Resolved That: The following reports are hereby received; Economic Development Department Departmental Report; POA Department Departmental Report. L.1Economic Development Department Departmental Report 1.Economic Development Report for November 2024.pdfL.2POA Department Departmental Report 1.DEPARTMENTAL REPORT 2024 July - September.pdf2.Total EL POA charges received.pdf3.Total ESP POA charges received.pdfPART 2 - REGULAR AGENDAM.BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS M.1Recommendation regarding Bylaw No 3220/24, being a Tariff of Fees Bylaw 1.Fees and Charges Bylaw report.pdf2.3220 Fees and Charges Bylaw.pdfBe It Resolved That: Bylaw No. 3220/24 be adopted, Being a Bylaw to Provide for Fees and Charges, to Consolidate Certain Bylaws related to Fees and Charges, and to repeal Bylaw 2560/13, and that this Bylaw come into effect on January 1st, 2025.M.2Recommendation regarding Installation of Hospital Meter 1.Hospital Meter.pdfBe It Resolved That: The installation of the water meter for the Espanola Hospital be awarded to Partick Mechanical. M.3Recommendation regarding Bylaw No. 3221/24, being a Bylaw for Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Services 2025 1.Recommendation regarding Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Services 2025.pdf2.3221 Insurance Renewal.pdfBe It Resolved That: Bylaw No. 3221/24 be adopted, Being a Bylaw to Execute An Agreement Between the Town of Espanola and Municipal Insurance Services Ltd. with Marsh Canada Ltd. for insurance services for the 2025 year in the amount of $226,690 plus 8% non-rebatable tax including legal expense coverage; and further that Municipal Insurance Services Ltd. provide the Town with these services for the second of two years (2024 and 2025); and further that an extension for one year (2026) of the four years (2026 to 2029) be granted without an RFP. M.4Recommendation regarding Water and Sewer Rates for 2025 1.Water and Sewer Rates for 2025.pdf2.3215 Water Wastewater Bylaw 2025.pdfBe It Resolved That: Bylaw No. 3215/24, being a Bylaw to Authorize Billing and Collection of Water and Wastewater Services for the Town of Espanola and to Repeal Bylaw 3196/24, be adopted and come into force and have effect on January 1st, 2025. N.MEMBER MOTIONS None 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. Municipality of Tweed resolution re: Support for the Ontario Good Roads Association request for the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program Municipality of Tweed resolution re: Support Town of Aurora - redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding City of Hamilton opposing: Proposed Provincial Initiative to Restrict or Limit the Autonomy of Municipalities in Implementing Road Safety Measures Township of Puslinch, Whitewater Region, Clearview Township, and Town of Petawawa Resolutions re: Support regarding Ontario Provincial Police Costs 202 Town of Grimsby resolution re: Support for Urging the Government to Promptly Resume Assessment Cycle Township of Puslinch resolution re: ERO Posting 019-9196 Enabling greater beneficial reuse excess soil Q.CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS None R.MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS S.FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular Meeting of Council of January 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm; Council ChambersCommunity Services Committee Meeting of January 21 @ 4:00 pm; Main Level Boardroom T.ADJOURNMENT Be It Resolved That: The Regular Meeting of Council is hereby adjourned. Time: U.CLOSED MEETING (if required) No Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.3218 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw 2025.pdf1.Fees and Charges Bylaw report.pdf2.3220 Fees and Charges Bylaw.pdf1.Hospital Meter.pdf1.Recommendation regarding Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Services 2025.pdf2.3221 Insurance Renewal.pdf1.Water and Sewer Rates for 2025.pdf2.3215 Water Wastewater Bylaw 2025.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RM_Nov26_2024 - English.pdf1.Economic Development Report for November 2024.pdf1.DEPARTMENTAL REPORT 2024 July - September.pdf2.Total EL POA charges received.pdf3.Total ESP POA charges received.pdf1.Pausing of CIP Tax Increment Grant.pdf1.Non-Union Remuneration 2025.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CS_Dec03_2024 - English.pdf1.3222 confirmatory.pdf