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 10, 2024, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the suspension of section 8.6 of By-Law 77-2023, being the section describing the deadline for agenda inclusion.

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. 001-2024 to rezone lands legally described as Part Lot 7, Concession 10, PART 2, Plan 21R-14246, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, municipally known as 1933 Detlor Road, from “Rural Residential (RUR) Zone” to “Rural Residential – Exception Eighteen - Holding (RUR-18-h) Zone."

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the verbal report, and reference materials, as presented by Sean Kelly.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation for the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the 2023 Annual Wastewater Report, as presented by Veolia Canada.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the minutes of the meetings of the Library Board, as presented, which were held on:  December 8th, 2023;  January 9th & 16th, 2024; and  February 20th, 2024

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the minutes of the meeting of METDPG held on January 18th, 2024, 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 meeting of EOTA held on February 8th, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby declare the seat held by Councillor Barry McGibbon to be Vacant, effective March 31 st , 2024. AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk’s Report regarding Council Vacancies be received and filed for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the 2024 Annual Repayment Limit for the Town Bancroft, for information purposes only, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the guiding document "Our Shared Commitment" as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, as presented. AND FURTHER direct Staff to begin working with the Bancroft Community Safety and Well-being Committee to determine next steps for the Committee

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby allow Baseball for Dad to hang green Mental Health Awareness ribbons throughout the community for the month of May 2024.

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 17th, 2024, 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 does hereby receive the verbal report regarding the FoodCycler, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to sign up for the FoodCycler program and order a total of 50 units.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 14 (B) to 14 (D) and 14 (F), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, item 14 (E) be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information AND FURTHER direct Staff to amend the proposed Sign By-Law to allow inflatables, and include information regarding liability of those who place signs.

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 No. 18-2024: Being a By-Law to appoint a person to perform civil marriage solemnizations and provide guidelines for such services. By-Law No. 19-2024: Being a By-Law to regulate Toll Fundraisers within the Town of Bancroft By-Law No. 20-2024: A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended By-Law No. 21-2024: 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 No. 22-2024: Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into an Agreement Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, hereinafter called the "CPRA", under the Green Jobs Initiative program By-Law No. 23-2024: Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into a Letter of Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario for the Funding Provided by the Province of Ontario to Municipalities under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for the Public Transportation Program

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on April 10th, 2024, be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 26-2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:27pm.