Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated December 8th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby move into Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act for the purpose of hearing representation in respect of applications of draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby adjourn from Public Meeting and reconvene the regular meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct the request for placement of a pebble mosaic to the Parks and Recreation Department for their comment and evaluation of location.

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 November 10th, 2020, November 24th, 2020 and November 30th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on November 24th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve of the request to hold a Road Toll fundraiser on Station Street on December 12th, 2020, January 9th, 2021, or January 16th, 2021 under the condition that approval from Public Health is obtained and that Public Health best practices are followed with respect to COVID-19.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the 2021 Budget for Water and Waste Water, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT: the Water Meter Reading Automation Capital Program will be further reviewed by Council upon the Completion of the Pilot Project.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the 2020 Connecting Link Water Line Extension amount (estimated to be $200,000) be categorized as a Water asset.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Waste Water contribute to Water, the amount of, $275,000 in 2020 for purposes of supporting the connecting link water line extension and water main replacement which will be repaid over the period 2022 to 2028, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a 3.0% rate increase be implemented on January 1, 2021 for both Water and Waste Water.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve of the request from the North Hastings Community Centre Commission to increase the Town's annual contribution from $3000/seat to $6000/seat for each of Bancroft's three seats for the year 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve Town of Bancroft's Municipal Contribution to the Municipal Dog Pound Board for year 2021, for the same amount as 2020.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Bancroft Community Safety and Well-being Committee meeting held on November 25th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the North Hastings Community Centre Arena Commission meeting held on November 11, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the Eastern Ontario trails Alliance meeting held on November 12th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of Bancroft Busniess Improvement Area meeting held on October 29, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the purchase of the roll off truck and trailer from Highlands Service for the purpose of transporting compacted bins.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve No Frills (Loblaw Companies Limited) relief to exceed the total aggregate signage area on all exterior elevations as proposed by its agent International Neon.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Donation Revenue Report; AND FURTHER THAT Council does hereby direct the $1,000.00 donation revenue and the $50.00 donation revenue to the Eagles Nest accordingly.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support an application made by the Town of Bancroft to the, Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Intake for the purpose of acquiring funding to complete necessary COVID related upgrades to the North Hastings Community Centre.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support an application to the Ministry for Seniors Accessibility Inclusive Community Grants Program, for the purpose of acquiring funding to complete accessibility upgrades at the Dungannon Recreation Centre.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the City of Belleville's resolution of November 9th, 2020 regarding Bill 128 - Proposing Changes to the Municipal Elections Act - Extension of Nomination Period, as presented.

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:

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)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations, (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetray value or potential monetary value. General Nature: Human Resources Storm Water Management Agreement Chamber of Commerce

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. 80-2020: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Bancroft District & Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of the Town of Bancroft Transitioning to full Ownership of the Annual Rockhound Gemboree Show.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on December 8th, 2020 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 81-2020.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:30 PM.