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 14th, 2023, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Library presentation from Kimberly McMunn, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Millennium Park Garden presentation from the Bancroft Horticultural Society, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft direct Staff to work with the Bancroft Horticultural Society to determine beneficial and feasible revamp options for Millennium Park Garden and further return to Council with a formalized plan, once one is available, for approval.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the following meetings, as presented, held on January 10th, 2023, January 25th, 2023 and February 01st, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on January 25th, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the minutes of the Bancroft Business Improvement Area Board held on November 24th, 2022.

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 meetings held on January 13th, 2023, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the Municipal Economic & Tourism Development Partners Group meeting held on November 24th, 2022, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft denies the write off of penalty and interest for roll #1262-000-020-00400 in the amount of $89.56

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft defers all decisions concerning penalty and interest write-offs to the Treasurer to make decisions as per the applicable By-Law(s) as they are amended, from time to time.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receives and files the By-Law Enforcement Report for the period of December 01 2022 to January 31 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept title and assume as common and public highway that Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 16, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, being more particularly described as: PART 2, Plan 21R-26294; municipally known as Holland Lake Road.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft approve the request to donate $1,362.74 from the Community Grants budget allocation to the Stewards of Bancroft Eagles Net Park as detailed in their letter dated January 27, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Town of Bancroft approves the request of a one-hundred dollar donation from the Community Grants program to the Art Gallery of Bancroft to sponsor the "Best in Show" award for the Under-19 Exhibition to occur in March 2023.

WHEREAS: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft understands that due to the recent dissolution of the Museum Board it would be a positive show of support for our valued community members to support the continuity of operations at the Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Town of Bancroft approve a donation of $20,000.00 from the Community Grants budget allocation to the Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Stewards of Bancroft Eagles Nest Park and the Town of Bancroft, dated February 14th, 2023.

WHEREAS March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and WHEREAS Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal; and WHEREAS Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the disease can be challenging to diagnose; and WHEREAS Raising awareness about all the amyloidosis diseases, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms of the disease, helps in educating the general public. Knowledge is the key to building healthier communities and ensuring that there can be better outcomes for both patients and others impacted by this disease. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Bancroft do proclaim March of the year 2023 to be Amyloidosis Awareness Month.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 17 (B) to 17 (M), be received and filed by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft defer By-Law 19-2023.

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 16-2023, being a By-Law to Amend Schedule “A” to By-Law No. 12-2023; Being a By-Law to Appoint Community Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law 17-2023 : Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 12-2023, Being a By-Law to Appoint Community Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law 18-2023: Being a By-Law assuming as a common and public highway that Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 16, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, more particularly described hereafter. By-Law 20-2023 : Being a By-Law to regulate, govern and license taxicab Owners and Drivers in 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)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding: Human Resources Matter & CIP Review of Application ; Section 239 (2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding Legal Matters pertaining to Property & Access.

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 14th, 2023 closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft approve that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on February 14th, 2023, be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 21-2023

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby adjourn at 5:49pm.