Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby move into closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land; (f) information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. General Nature Property Standards Order (solicitor-client privilege) Development Security (solicitor-client privilege) 24 Flint Avenue (potential disposition of land) 60 Monck Street (potential acquisition of land) Block 68 (potential disposition of land) Reorganization (solicitor-client privilege) Economic Development Coordinator (identifiable individual)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to carry out all actions as approved in the September 10th, 2018 closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated September 10th, 2018, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the meeting of Council held on August 13th and August 15th, 2018, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on August 15 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Infrastructure Committee meeting held on September 4 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Bancroft Community Development Committee meeting held on September 4 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Bancroft Community Safety and Well-being Committee meeting held on September 5 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Bancroft Water and Waste Water Committee meeting held on September 5 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby appoint Councillor Tracy McGibbon to the Human Resources Committee, with the Mayor as an ex-officio member.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the minutes of the July meeting of the EOTA.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the minutes of the July Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum board meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the 2019 proposed BBIA budget, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move the winter maintenance of the Connecting Link in-house.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to issue an RFP for one year of connecting link winter maintenance to be reviewed by Council on September 25th, 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 13 (B) to 13 (D), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

WHEREAS, child abuse is a complex and ongoing problem in our society, affecting many children in Bancroft; and WHEREAS, every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, and secure and to be free from neglect, as well as from verbal, emotional, sexual and physical abuse; and WHEREAS, Bancroft faces a continuing need to support community-based programs to prevent child abuse and neglect; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of every adult who comes in contact with a child to protect that child’s unconditional right to a safe, nurturing childhood; and WHEREAS, Bancroft has dedicated individuals and organizations who work daily to counter the problem of child abuse and neglect and to help parents obtain the assistance they need; and WHEREAS, our community is stronger when all citizens become aware of child abuse and neglect prevention and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment; and WHEREAS, Bancroft residents celebrate children, our town’s greatest resource and the community leaders of tomorrow; NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim the month of October 2018 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH In the Town of Bancroft, and commend this observance of the citizens of this town; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT permission be granted for purple ribbons to be tied in the downtown area during the month of October.

WHEREAS, there are several children in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties who are waiting for an adoptive home; and WHEREAS Highland Shores Children’s Aid has a continuing need for families who will adopt older children, sibling groups; children or youth with emotional, physical, social or behavioral challenges or medically fragile infants; and WHEREAS, these children require extra patience and support to help them overcome previous hardships; and WHEREAS, in fiscal 2017/18, 9 children and youth from Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties were adopte d ; and WHEREAS, it is important to stress that low income, being single or not owning a home does not disqualify individuals from adopting; and WHEREAS, children waiting for adoptive parents and families who have adopted these children require and deserve community support; NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim NOVEMBER 2018 as Adoption Awareness Month in the Town of Bancroft. In honor of this event, encourage community members to learn more about adoption and honour those families who grow through adoption.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT t he following by-laws be introduced and read a first, second and third time and be finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding: By-Law No. 74-2018:Being A By-Law to Enter into An Amending Site Plan Agreement

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on September 10th, 2018 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 75-2018.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 1:20.