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 November 9th, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the 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 re-zoning applications 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: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. 011-2021 to rezone lands legally described as Lots 16, 17 & 18, Concession 16, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, municipally known as 507 Holland Lake, from Rural (RU) Zone to Rural Residential (RUR) Zone.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve to amend the Town of Bancroft Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, as amended, to define and regulate the location and use of Shipping Containers within the municipality.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the presentation from Unit Way Hastings & Prince Edward, as presented.

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 October 12th, 2021 and October 26th, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Building, Property and By-Law Committee meeting, held on October 26th, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize the Fire Chief, in consultation with the Downtown Committee, to proceed with security camera placement in Millennium Park; AND FURTHER THAT: the additional security camera placement projects be apart of the 2022 budget deliberations.

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 October 26th, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to be a part of a joint Request for Proposal with municipal members in Hastings County, for Electronic Voting services for the 2022 Municipal Election.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby adopt the following schedule for 2022 Council and Committee meetings: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Council 11 8 8 12 10 7 - 9 13 11 8 13 Committee of the Whole 18 22 22 26 24 28 - 23 27 25 22 - Building, Property & By-Law Committee 18 22 22 26 24 28 - 23 27 25 22 - Downtown Enhancement Committee Meeting Date Called at the Chair’s Discretion Bancroft Community Safety and Well-being Committee 26 23 23 27 25 22 - - 28 26 23 - AND FURTHER THAT: Council does hereby approve that all meetings for 2022 be held electronically, until further notice.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the closure of the Town Office from noon on Friday December 24th, 2021 to 8:30 am on Tuesday January 4th, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the Winter Maintenance Policy, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve that the Manager of Public Works upgrade the 2019 Ford F-250 gas engine to a 2022 Chevrolet 2500 series diesel truck, for the Public Works Department

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the Landfill Tipping Fee Structure and Pricing, 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 October 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 Downtown Enhancement Committee meeting held on October 27th, 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 September 9th, 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 meeting, held on October 13th, 2021, 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 Annual General Meeting held on October 29, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Bancroft Business Improvement Area 2022 Budget, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and accept Councillor Andra Kauffeldt's resignation from Council dated November 3rd, 2021, and effective November 24th, 2021, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Vacant Seat report for information purposes, which is to be considered when determining a method to fill the vacant Town of Bancroft Councillor seat due to the resignation of Councillor Andra Kauffeldt, effective as of November 24th, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the Town of Bancroft to enter into a full-service agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 181 for parking lot use as a municipal parking lot.

WHEREAS violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issues for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals; AND WHEREAS November is Women Abuse Prevention Month; AND WHEREAS Gender-based violence is a human right issue which our community must work together to address, prevent and address through public awareness and education; AND WHEREAS 1 in 3 women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime and these numbers increase exponentially for LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour; AND WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has increased barriers to support and services for survivors of gender-based violence and their children; AND WHEREAS last year in Ontario, every 13 days a woman or child was killed by a man known to them, with the majority being their current or former intimate partner; AND WHEREAS this month and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we acknowledge our community's support of the Wrapped in Courage campaign and commitment to ending gender-based violence; AND WHEREAS on November 25th, The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a Wrapped in Courage 2021 Campaign flag will be raised in recognition that the courage of a woman alone is not enough, it takes an entire community to end gender-based violence; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim and declare that November 25th, 2

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 16 (B) to 16 (M), save and except items (H), (K) and (L), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: item (H) be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: item (K) be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: item (L) be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information 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 Acting Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding: By-Law No. 83-2021: Being a By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended By-Law No. 84-2021: Being a By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended By-Law No. 85-2021: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into a Contract for Services Agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 181 for use of Legion Property Parking Lot as a Municipal Parking Lot. By-Law No. 86-2021: Being a By-Law to adopt a Winter Maintenance Policy for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 87-2021: Being a By-Law to adopt a Tipping Fee Schedule for the Dungannon Waste Disposal Site for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 88-2021: Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

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, including municipal or local board employees. General Nature: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

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 November 9th, 2021, closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on November 9th, 2021 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 89-2021.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:26 PM.