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 13th, 2023, as amended.

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 approveof Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. 012-2023 to rezone lands legally described as Lot 5, Plan M-30, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, municipally known as 152 Old L’Amable Road, from “Rural (RU) Zone” to “Residential Type Two – Exception Five (R2-5) Zone.”

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does receive and file the Bancroft Communiy Transit presentation, as delivered by Gwen Coish.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of a contribution to Bancroft Community Transit in the amount of $7,000.00 to support public transit in the Municipality, to be paid in the 2024 year.

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 14th, 2023, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the Bancroft Business Improvement Area minutes dated October 26th, 2023, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft approve and file the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 22nd, 2023 and November 30th, 2023, respectively.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby agree to use the Hastings County trailer, as provided by the County, to be used as a warmroom located at the Cleak St. location as proposed in the November 22nd, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct Staff to take into account discussions from the Pre-Budget Consultation meeting when presenting the 2024 budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby agree and direct Staff to implement necessary measures to onboard the Smart City Pilot Program as previously presented at the November 30th, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Water and Wastewater Rate Study report as presented by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated November 23, 2023; AND FURTHER provide for the recovery of all water and wastewater costs through full cost recovery rates and maintain reserve funds for water and wastewater services; AND FURTHER approve the water and wastewater rates presented in Table 6-1 and direct staff to prepare and bring forward a new Water and Wastewater By-law for adoption; and AND FURTHER direct staff to undertake an update of the rate study in five years, or earlier if any significant changes occur with respect to development patterns, consumption patterns, capital needs, or operating costs.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby allows the use of a garage bay at the public works yard on Sat Dec 23rd, 2023, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm for the North Hastings Holiday Hamper Program, with proof of applicable liability insurance naming the Town of Bancroft as an additional insured for no less than two million dollars in coverage.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby adopt the proposed tipping fee schedule included in the November 30th, 2023 report as presented by the General Manager.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct Staff to investigate the reduction in speeds on Detlor Road by engaging stakeholders in a consultation and then drafting a By-Law for review.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby recieve and file the draft minutes of the November 29th, 2023, meeting of the Bancroft Community Safety and Well-being Committee, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the writing of a letter regarding the success story as presented by T. McGibbon at the November 29th, 2023, meeting of the Community Safety and Well-being Committee, and its circulation to our surrounding counties.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the writing of a media release, to be circulated through the Town of Bancroft social media channels.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby recieve and file the minutes of the Octobr 17th and December 04th, 2023 meetings of the Stewards of Bancroft Eagles Nest Park, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the minutes of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance dated June 09th, 2023 and September 14th, 2023 respectively, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the minutes of the North Hastings Economic Development Committee dated May 05th, 2023, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the minutes of the North Hastings Public Library as listed, as held in 2023: April 18th, May 23rd, June 20th, August 18th, September 19th, October 17th, and November 10th.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft directs Staff to apply for the Experience Ontario 2024 Grant for the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft allows the Treasurer to create and post a tender for the purchase of two (2) hybrid vehicles for the Building/By-Law Department and the Roads Department.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of a donation from the Community Grant Program for the purposes of purchasing a lottery license from the Town, up to a maximum of $200.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of a donation from the Community Grants Program for the purpose of purchasing a sponsorship from Scouts Canada.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corproation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the Asbestos Survey completed by Cambium Inc. as provided by Faraday Township, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby refuse the cheque issued to the Town by the Municipality of Hastings Highlands; AND FURTHER THAT the cheque be returned in anticipation of discussions in early 2024 with Hastings Highlands regarding the 2024 budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft directs the Treasurer to allocate any surplus and/or deficit to the appropriate reserve(s) from the 2022 audit, once received.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does accept this report for consideration in 2024 Budget for the purchase of a Traffic Speed Enforcement Device.

WHEREAS: January is Alzheimer Awareness Month across Canada; AND WHEREAS every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia; AND 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; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim the month of January 2024 as Alzheimer Awareness Month and urges 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 17 (B) to 17 (D), be received 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 does hereby request a certificate be created in recognition of Justice Stephen Hunter's 30 years of service to the Ontario Court of Justice.

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 85-2023: A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended By-Law 01-2024: Being a By-Law to authorize the temporary borrowing of funds until the taxes are collected, and other revenues are received, the amounts that the municipality considers necessary to meet the expenses of the municipality during the fiscal year By-Law 02-2024: 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 03-2024: Being a By-Law to Amend Schedule “A” of By-Law No. 44-2006, being a By-Law to Adopt Water and Wastewater Rates

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 83-2023: Being a By-Law to Regulate Signage within the Town of Bancroft

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 86-2023: Being a By-Law to Amend Schedule “A” to By-Law No. 93-2022; Being the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-Law.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on December 13th, 2023, be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 87-2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 6:03pm.