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 January 12th, 2021, 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 of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the presentation from the Hastings Destination Trails Inc., for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby recognize Hastings Destination Trails Inc., as the Regional Trails Committee (RTC).

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 December 8th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the North Hastings Arena Commission meeting held on December 9th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the North Hastings Economic Development Committee meeting held on October 5th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Report on Asset Management Planning Preliminary Review, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the letter from the North Hastings Economic Development Committee, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council pass a By-Law reflecting a 2.00% increase in remuneration for the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft; AND FURTHER THAT: Council receive their remuneration payment by the 15th of each month.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive Centre Hastings' Asset Management Timelines report as information purposes, only; AND FURTHER THAT: Council does hereby support MFOA's letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure requesting a one-year extension of deadlines in O. Reg. 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; so that all municipalities can focus on the immediate needs of the pandemic and engage in the municipal asset management planning when capacity challenges are resolved; AND FURTHER THAT: the Town of Bancroft prepare and forward a copy of the Town of Bancroft's support to Hon. Laurie Scott, Ministry of Infrastructure.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place's letter as information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT: Council does hereby support the Town of Carleton Place's resolution with respect to long-term sustainability of the childcare services sector.

WHEREAS every three (3) seconds, someone in the world develops dementia; WHEREAS in Canada, 25,000 new cases are diagnosed each year; WHEREAS currently, over 564,000 Canadians are living with dementia, and in 15 years that is expected to nearly double; WHEREAS The Alzheimer Society raises general awareness of dementia in the public, identifies warning signs and stresses the importance of early diagnosis while offering support and programs for those living the dementia journey; NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim the month of January, 2021 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month and do urge all citizens in our community to become more aware and educated concerning the far-reaching effects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 13 (B) to 13 (G) save and except item (C), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive Concent Agenda item (C) for discussion purposes only.

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. 01-2021: Being a By-Law to Establish Remuneration for the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft; By-Law No. 02-2021: 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; By-Law No. 03-2021: Being a By-Law to appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft; By-Law No. 04-2021: Being a By-Law to Provide for an Interim Levy for all Tax Classes, Prior to the Adoption of Estimates for the Year; By-Law No. 05-2021: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Temporary Borrowing of Funds Until the Taxes are Collected and Other Revenues

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 by the municipality, (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. General Nature Block 68 Bancroft Ridge Storm Water Management

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on January 12, 2021 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 06-2021.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:23 PM.