REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
For the Corporation of the Town of Espanola

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street

Please note this meeting will be streamed​

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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

Notification under the Provisions of Notice Bylaw No. 2068/08, Notice of Public Hearing:

Council of the Town of Espanola will be considering a request from the Espanola Jays for an exemption to certain provisions of the Noise Bylaw to permit a homerun competition on Friday August 8, 2025 from 8 pm until 1 am and Saturday August 9, 2025 from 8 pm until 2 am to permit a live band and dance at the Red McCarthy Ball Fields.

D.

DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS

None

E.

QUESTION PERIOD

F.

CONSENT ITEMS TO BE SEVERED

G.

PART 1 - CONSENT AGENDA

• CA-25-09 Be It Resolved That:  Items G1 to K2 inclusive contained in Part 1, Consent Agenda be adopted.

H.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Be It Resolved That: The following Minutes are hereby accepted;

H.1

Regular Meeting of Council of June 24, 2025

H.2

Special Meeting of Council of June 24, 2025

I.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Be It Resolved That: The following board and committee reports are hereby received:  

I.1

LaCloche Foothills Municipal Association

LFMA Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025

I.2

LaCloche Foothills Municipal Association

LFMA Special Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2025

I.3

Non-Profit Housing Board of Directors

Non-Profit Housing Board of Directors Regular Meeting of February 4, 2025

I.4

Non-Profit Housing Board of Directors

Non-Profit Housing Board of Directors Regular Meeting of April 14, 2025

J.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM BOARD AND COMMITTEES

K.

BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following bylaws will be read and passed.

K.1

Bylaw No 3250/25

• Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No 3250/25 be adopted, being a Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council during their Regular Meeting of June 24, 2025.

K.2

Bylaw No 3251/25

• Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No 3251/25 be adopted, being a Bylaw to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Town of Espanola.

L.

REPORTS

None

PART 2 - REGULAR AGENDA

M.

BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

M.1

Bylaw No. 3252/25

• Be It Resolved That: Aird & Berlis LLP is hereby appointed as Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Espanola and that Bylaw 3252/25 be adopted, Being a Bylaw to Execute an Agreement Between the Town of Espanola and Aird & Berlis LLP for Integrity Commissioner Services.

M.2

Noise Bylaw Exemption Request

• Be It Resolved That: Council hereby authorizes a temporary exemption from certain provisions of Noise Bylaw No. 1189/96 during the 2025 Annual Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament at the Red McCarthy Athletic Fields on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am  for a homerun derby and Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am Sunday, August 10^th, 2025 for an outdoor dance with a live band at the Red McCarthy Athletic Fields pavilion, provided adequate security is secured and all rules and legislation are adhered to.

M.3

Recommendation regarding Field and Pavilion Donation for Annual Mixed Slo-pitch Tournament

• Be It Resolved That: Council approve the request to donate the pavilion and baseball fields for the annual mixed slo-pitch tournament and give the authority to the CAO/Clerk or designate to consider and either approve or deny future requests for waiving the fee of the pavilion and baseball fields for the annual mixed slo-pitch tournament if all other factors of the tournament remain the same.

N.

MEMBER MOTIONS

None

N.1

Notice of Motion regarding Increased Income Support Thresholds for Veterans

• Be It Resolved That: Council supports the attached resolution from the Town of
  Bradford West Gwillimbury, and further; That this motion be forwarded to the The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for broader distribution and endorsement; The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt MP Jim Belanger. 

N.2

Notice of Motion regarding Support for Bill 49: Northern Highway 11 and 17 Safety Act

• Be It Resolved That: WHEREAS; Highways 17 and 11 rank among the most dangerous highways in Ontario outside of the 400 series framework; AND WHEREAS; A 2018 MTO Report revealed 5,619 collisions on Highway 17, resulting in 1,756 injuries and 66 fatalities between 2013 and 2017, and those numbers are likely on an upward trend; AND WHEREAS; Severe weather patterns, wildlife collisions, and heavy truck traffic all contribute to safety concerns on northern highways; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT; Council support Private Members' Bill 49, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act and Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to northern highway safety; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: A copy of this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria, MPP Bill Rosenberg and all Ontario municipalities. 

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.

• Township of Perry, Town of Fort Erie, Township of Southgate, Municipality of Port Hope support resolution re:  Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025
• Town of Renfrew, Town of Fort Erie opposition resolution re:  Strong Mayor Powers
• Northumberland County support resolution re:  Procurement Advocacy for Trade Agreement Exemptions

Q.

CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS

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

R.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

S.

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS

Regular Meeting of Council of August 12th, 2025; 7:00pm; Council Chambers

T.

ADJOURNMENT

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

  Time: 

U.

CLOSED MEETING (if required)