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 February 9th, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby move into Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act for the purpose of hearing support and/or objections for a re-zoning within the municipality.

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: that the Council of the Corporation of the town of Bancroft does hereby approve of Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. 013-2020 to rezone a portion of the lands described as Lots 29 and 30, Concession 10, PART 1, Plan 21R-5987, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings from Rural (RU) Zone to the Rural Residential (RUR) Zone.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the presentation from the Bancroft Business Improvement Area Board of Management for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the meetings of Council held on January 12th, 2021, January 27th, 2021 and February 2nd, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on January 27th, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Bancroft Community Safety and Well-being meeting held on January 27th, 2021, 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 meetings held on January 11, 2021 and January 13, 2021, 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 December 10, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the Bancroft Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting held on November 26, 2020, as presented.

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 meetings held on November 27th, 2020 and January 14, 2021, as presented.

WHEREAS: accurate and complete census data supports programs and services that benefit our community; NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the 2021 Census; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does hereby encourage all residents to complete their Census Questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the Municipality of Marmora and Lake's resolution requesting a review and reform of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct a copy of this resolution of support be forwarded to the Honourable Lisa M. Thompson, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 16 (B) to 16 (F), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

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 10-2021: A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended. By-Law 11-2021: Being a By-Law to Repeal By-Law No. 01-2021 Being a By-Law to establish remuneration for the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft

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)(a) the security of the property of the municipality, (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality. General Nature: Library and Community Hub Project 168 Hastings Street

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 February 9th, 2021 closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on February 9th, 2021 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 12-2021.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 4:47 PM.