Regular Meeting of Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated April 11th, 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 approve of the minutes of the meeting of Council held on March 14th, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 28th, 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 Community Safety Well-Being meeting held on September 28th, 2022, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receive and file the minutes of the March 23rd and 30th, 2023, BBIA board meetings.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT : the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receive and file the minutes of the February 9th, 2023, EOTA board meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receive and file the minutes of the March 6th, 2023, NHEDC meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receive and file the Repealing By-Law 17-2000 report, as submitted by the Acting Clerk.

WHEREAS, Enbridge recently made an announcement of their intention to begin charging third-party contractors and other utilities $200 CAD (plus applicable taxes) for utility locates where a field locate is required; AND WHEREAS, third-party contractors include Ontario municipalities; AND WHEREAS, these locate requests are only required as Ontario municipalities have allowed utilities to use municipal right of ways at no charge to the utilities; AND WHEREAS, this announcement of new downloaded costs will negatively impact the budgets of Ontario municipalities which are already burdened; AND WHEREAS , if Enbridge is successful in implementing this new charge, a precedence is set for other utility companies to also begin charging for locates; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLOVED, that the Town of Bancroft strongly opposes these utility locate costs being downloaded to Ontario municipalities by Enbridge Gas or other utilities; AND FURTHER THAT, the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery make it clear that these costs must be borne by the utilities themselves; AND FURTHER THAT, this decision be forwarded to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma, Minister of Energy Todd Smith, Premier Doug Ford, MPP Ric Bresee, the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receive and file this report for information purposes AND FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to implement a load restriction of 15 tonnes per single vehicle unit, 26 tonnes per combination of two vehicle units and a maximum of 36 tonnes per combination of three vehicle units, and post signage prohibiting trucks on Station Street.

WHEREAS the North Hastings Community Centre (NHCC) is an important community facility which currently supports sports teams, residents, and community members. The NHCC promotes health and well-being for both Bancroft, and the surrounding communities while noting that there has been a significant decline in youth participation, particularly in minor hockey. AND WHEREAS the North Hastings Community Centre is currently undergoing renovations undertaken by the Town of Bancroft to provide additional community rental spaces and additional accessible gym facilities to promote inclusion for all community members. AND WHEREAS The North Hastings Arena has served the regions residents for over 50 years and provided remarkable value to all the Municipalities involved with a strong and cooperative relationship between the Town of Bancroft and the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. AND WHEREAS it has became apparent that the existing Commission Model has not been sustainable. After November 1, 2022 when responsibility for the Arena was transferred to the Town, it was discovered that there were not enough funds to cover outstanding obligations. It appears that as a result of revenue loss from declines in youth participation and increased costs - the Commission held a reported loss in 2021 of just over $100,000. This does not include any potential shortfall in 2022. AND WHEREAS It has always been the intention of the Town to liaise with all North Hasting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receive the General Managers report for information purposes, and subsequently delegate the authority required to authorize the General Manager to begin the process of completing the Application for Approval to Expropriate.

WHEREAS the Ontario and Quebec Charters of Human Rights and Freedoms recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; WHEREAS Bancroft is a community open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity, gender identities and expressions; WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Bancroft supports the Foundation Émergence in their request to improve the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in Quebec, and in Canada in general. WHEREAS , despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and transphobia are still present in society. WHEREAS May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, is celebrated as such in many countries and is the result of a Quebec-based initiative promoted by Fondation Émergence starting in 2003. WHEREAS there is reason to support the efforts of Fondation Émergence in holding this day; BE IT RESOLVED that May 17 shall be proclaimed to be the "International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia" in the Town of Bancroft.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receive and file the By Law Enforcement Officers report ending March 31, 2023 for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 17 (B) to 17 (N), 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 30-2023 Being a By-Law to provide for standards of the physical condition, maintenance and occupancy, of property located within the Town of Bancroft. By-Law 31-2023 Being a By-Law to Delegate Authority By-Law 32-2023 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 33-2023 Being a By-Law to Repeal By-Law 17-2000; Being a By-Law to Provide for the Licensing and Regulating of Places of Amusement within the Town of Bancroft. By-Law 34-2023 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 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 35-2023 A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on April 11th, 2023 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 36-2023

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 4:11 pm.