Council · Regular

February 24, 2026

THE PUBLIC MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ESPANOLA

19:00 – 19:15 · 0h 15m

6 present · 1 absent

Douglas Gervais Mayor — Aidan Kallioinen Councillor — Angela Kelly Councillor — Cheryl Kennelly Councillor — Gerry Massicotte Councillor Absent Ken Duplessis Councillor — Lora Wahamaa Councillor —

Staff & officers present

J. Bouthillette Treasurer — Joseph Burke CAO/Clerk — T. Courtemanche Recording Secretary — T. Denault-Roque Deputy Clerk —

Revisions

First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: CA-03-26 Be It Resolved That: Items H.1 to L.6 inclusive contained in Part 1, Consent Agenda be adopted.
- · Motion 2 added: Be It Resolved That: The following Minutes are hereby accepted; Regular Meeting of Council Meeting Minutes of January 27th, 2026, Special Meeting of Council Meeting Minutes of January 27th, 2026.
- · Motion 3 added: Be It Resolved That: The following board and committee reports are hereby received: Community Services Committee Meeting of February 17, 2026.
- · Motion 4 added: Be In Resolved That: Bylaw No. 3280/26 be adopted, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council during their Regular Meeting of January 27th, 2026.
- · Motion 5 added: Be It Resolved That: The following reports are hereby received; Economic Development Department Departmental Report, Recreation Department Departmental Report, Public Works Department Departmental Report, Environmental Services and Special…
- · Motion 6 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Town of Espanola supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: [list of commitments]
- · Motion 7 added: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Espanola calls on the Government of Canada to remove the GST/HST on all new homes purchased as primary residences, and to work with the Province of Ontario to ensure the elimination of the provinc…
- · Motion 8 added: Be It Resolved That: The Regular Meeting of Council is hereby adjourned.
- · Attendance added: Angela Kelly (present)
- · Attendance added: Aidan Kallioinen (present)
- · Attendance added: Douglas Gervais (present)
- · Attendance added: Ken Duplessis (present)
- · Attendance added: Cheryl Kennelly (present)
- · Attendance added: Lora Wahamaa (present)
- · Attendance added: Gerry Massicotte (absent)
- · Attendance added: Joseph Burke (present)
- · Attendance added: T. Denault-Roque (present)
- · Attendance added: J. Bouthillette (present)
- · Attendance added: T. Courtemanche (present)
- · Participation added: Lora Wahamaa arrive