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​

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-24-16 Be It Resolved That:  Items H.1 to M. 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 September 24, 2024 and Special Meeting of Council of September 24, 2024.

I.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

None

J.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM BOARD AND COMMITTEES

 

None

K.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

The following bylaws will be read and passed.

K.1
Bylaw No. 3212/24

This item has attachments. 
1.3212 confirmatory.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  Bylaw No 3212/24 be adopted, being a Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council during their Regular Meeting of September 24, 2024.

L.
REPORTS

 

None

PART 2 - REGULAR AGENDA

M.
BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

M.1
Recommendation regarding 2024 Asset Management Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Asset Management Plan.pdf
2.2024 Asset Management Plan FINAL.pdf

  • Be It Resolved That:  Whereas the Town of Espanola is committed to the strategic management and sustainable investment in our municipal assets to provide efficient and reliable services to our community; And

    Whereas the Asset Management Plan provides a comprehensive overview and strategy for managing our infrastructure with the goal of achieving consistency and sustainability over the long term; And

    Whereas the 2024 Asset Management Plan has been developed with a base year of 2022, which establishes a clear benchmark for asset conditions, reinvestment requirements, and levels of service;

    Be It Resolved That the Council of the Town of Espanola hereby approves the 2024 Asset Management Plan as presented; And

    Further That this plan will guide the development of future budgets and capital planning processes, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities and objectives of the municipality.

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.

  • City of Toronto resolution re:  Provincial Support for Family Physicians
  • Township of Russell resolution re:  AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
  • Tay Valley Township resolution re:  Jurisdiction of Ontario's Ombudsman
  • Correspondence from Michael Mantha re:  Little Current Swing Bridge
  • West Nipissing resolution re:  Physician Shortage Across Ontario
  • Plympton-Wyoming resolution re:  Canada Community-Building Fund
  • Township of Springwater resolution re:  Growth and Economic Viability Ad Hoc Committee Review
  • Lake of Bays resolution re:  Municipal Election Updates
  • City of Stratford resolution re:  Provincial Support for Family Physicians.
  • Tillsonburg resolution re:  Cellular Coverage Concerns
  • Township of Amaranth resolution re:  Municipal Elections Act Updates
  • City of Kitchener correspondence re: resolution regarding Renovictions and Safe and Adequate Housing 
  • East Ferris resolution re:  ROMA/AMO Conference to be combined

Q.
CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS

 

2025 ROMA Conference - Sunday, January 19 - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Sheraton Centre Hotel - 123 Queen Street West, Toronto

R.
MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

S.
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS

 

Community Services Committee Meeting of October 15th, 2024 @ 4:00 pm, Main Level Boardroom.


Regular Meeting of Council of October 22nd, 2024 @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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