REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
For the Corporation of the Town of Espanola

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Council Chambers, 100 Tudhope Street

Please note this meeting will be streamed


Please acknowledge with us, that meetings of Council are held in the traditional territory of the Anishinabek where the Chiefs of Sagamok Anishnawbek, Whitefish River First Nation, and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek agreed to share this land through the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850.

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 9, 2024 from 8 pm until 1 am and Saturday August 10, 2024 from 8 pm until 2 am to permit a live band and dance at the Red McCarthy Ball Fields.  

  • CA-24-12 Be It Resolved That:  Items H.1 to L.6 inclusive contained in Part 1, Consent Agenda be adopted.

  • Be It Resolved That: The following Minutes are hereby accepted;  Regular Meeting of Council of June 11, 2024 and Special Meeting of Council of June 25, 2024.

Corporate Services Committee Meeting of June 4, 2024.

  • Be It Resolved That: As recommended by the Corporate Services Committee, Bylaw No 3204/25 be adopted, Being a Bylaw to Regulate Traffic in the Town of Espanola and to Repeal and Replace Bylaw No 2030/07 and Amendments Thereto.        

- See Staff Report at J.1

  • Be It Resolved That: As recommended by the Corporate Services Committee, Bylaw No 3205/25 be adopted, Being a Bylaw to Regulate Parking in the Town of Espanola and to Repeal and Replace Bylaw No 2030/07 and Amendments Thereto. 

The following bylaws will be read and passed.

  • Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No 3202/24 be adopted, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of council during their regular meeting of June 11th, 2024.

  • Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No. 3203/24 be adopted, being a Bylaw to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Town of Espanola and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund.

  • Be It Resolved That:  The following reports are hereby received;  Manitoulin Sudbury District Services Board Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2024; Recreation Department Departmental Report; Public Works Department Departmental Report, Environmental and Special Projects Department Departmental Report, Building Department Departmental Report.

PART 2 - REGULAR AGENDA
  • Be It Resolved That: Council award the Winter Sand Tender WS-2024 to OCL Custom Crushing & Quarrying Ltd. in the amount of $45,000.00 (excl. tax).

  • Be It Resolved That: Where As the Town of Espanola prides itself in being responsible stewards of resources, and Further, the town recognizes that energy is a source that must be efficiently and properly managed AND FURTHER, the Town of Espanola is committed to delivering sustainable and reliable cost effective services to the community, while meeting regulatory requirements and obligations AND FURTHER, the Town of Espanola acknowledges that energy is an operating expense, which can be controlled, where the anticipated fiscal savings will benefit the local community AND FURTHER, the Town of Espanola will continue to reduce energy consumption and mitigate costs through wise consumption of energy AND FURTHER, the Town of Espanola recognizes the need to build conservation awareness to develop energy management understanding throughout the Town, and all must pursue that responsible energy management AND FURTHER, the Council of the Town of Espanola will designate a leadership team to manage initiatives and implement the Five Year Conservation CDM plan AND FURTHER, it is also recognized that this initial Plan will evolve as knowledge and experience allows for additional improvements and efficiencies THERFORE, be it resolved that the Council for the Town of Espanola endorse the goals and vision as outlined in the Five Year CDM plan, and support the actions and initiatives necessary to meet these goals.

  • Be It Resolved That: Whereas Councillor Johnathan Nadeau has tendered his resignation; and Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that Council shall, if the office of a member of a Council becomes vacant under section 259, declare the office to be vacant; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: the office of Councillor – Johnathan Nadeau be declared vacant. 

  • Be It Resolved That: Council hereby authorizes a temporary exemption from certain provisions of the Noise Bylaw No. 1189/96 during the 2024 Annual Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament at the Red McCarthy Athletic Fields on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am for a homerun derby and Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am 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.

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: sustainable funding for small rural municipalities and restricted animals
  • Corporation of the Municipality of Mattawan resolution re:  resume assessment cycle
  • Corporation of Larder Lake resolution re:  Free Well Water Testing  

AMO Annual Conference - Ottawa August 18 – 21, 2024

Regular Meeting of Council of July 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Council Chambers (Tentative)

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

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