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)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, (d) labour relations or employee negotiations, (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. General Nature: 24 Flint Avenue Human Resources Legal Updates

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 17th, 2019 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 17th, 2019, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim the month of October 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month; AND FURTHER THAT: Council does hereby grant permission to Highland Shores Children's Aid staff to tie purple ribbons in he downtown area during the month of October.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does hereby accept the presentation made by the Quinte Humane Society; AND FURTHER THAT: the request made to council be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does hereby accept the presentation made by the CEO of North Hastings Public Library; AND FURTHER THAT: Council does hereby support the Investing in Canada Infrastructure application process.

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, 2019, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 12 (B) to 12 (N), not including item 12 (O), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does hereby receive item 12 (O) for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does hereby support the resolution passed by the Council of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands, September 4, 2019, endorsing mandatory septic reports.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Finance and Administration meeting held on August 13th, 2019, as presented, With the following recommendations: BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Council adopt by by-law the Travel, Conventions and Conferences Policy, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT :upon the aforementioned Travel, Conventions and Conferences Policy being enacted, Council does repeal the following: 1. HR-002: Travel Policy

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Infrastructure and Emergency Services Committee meeting held on August 27, 2019, as presented: With the following recommendations: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: winter maintenance operations of the Connecting Link be brought in house and observed and recorded by the Manager of Public Works for the 2019-2020 Season; AND FURTHER THAT: a reserve fund be allocated for all cost savings within the Connecting Link operations; AND FURTHER THAT: Council enter into a Temporary Agreement for salt storage.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the requested road closures from the Rally of the Tall Pines in their letter dated August 19, 2019 be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Bancroft Community Development Committee meeting held on August 27, 2019, as presented; With the following recommendations: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Community Banner Project be installed at the corner of Flint Avenue and Hastings Street; AND FURTHER THAT: Council direct staff to bring forward guidelines for the project to the Community Development Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize staff to initiate an amendment to the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-Law to better provide for industrial and employment uses in conformity with the new Hastings County Official Plan.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the minutes of the Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum meeting, held July 29, 2019, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the Bancroft Business Improvement Area meeting, held July 25, 2019, as presented.

WHEREAS, cultural participation and activity enriches and defines the identity of the Town of Bancroft and serves as an indicator of the quality of life of its citizens; AND WHEREAS, arts and cultural participation makes a vital contribution to the development and well-being of individuals and society; AND WHEREAS, the Town of Bancroft believes that community-based cultural celebrations enhance the connections between citizens of diverse interests, abilities, and cultures; AND WHEREAS, culture arises and flourishes first locally; AND WHEREAS, the Town of Bancroft has already shown its intention to implement projects that affirm both its inclusive cultural identity and the active participation of its citizens in the cultural life of the municipality; AND WHEREAS, as an annual national initiative, Culture Days exists as a catalyst that connects individuals and creators, eliminates barriers, and stimulates understanding, appreciation, and exploration of arts, culture, and heritage so that every individual in the country has a deeper connection with themselves, their community, and Canada; AND WHEREAS, Culture Days is marking the 10th year of this national initiative and the Town of Bancroft is an active participant; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim September 27, 28, and 29, 2019, as Culture Days in the Town of Bancroft.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Terms of Reference for the Procedural Bylaw Review Committee, and does hereby approve of a by-law to establish an Ad Hoc Procedural Bylaw Review Committee and appoint various members.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 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. 55-2019: Being a By-Law to Adopt a Travel, Conventions and Conferences Policy and to Repeal Policy HR-002: Travel Policy By-Law No. 56-2019: Being a By-Law to Establish an Ad Hoc Procedural By-Law Review Committee and to Appoint Members to the Ad Hoc Procedural By-Law Review Committee for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 57-2019: Being a By-law to Amend Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 03-2019; Being a By-Law to Appoint Community Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions for the Town of Bancroft.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on September 17, 2019 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 58-2019.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 4:58 PM.