Regular Meeting of Council

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) (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Letter of Intent with Rural Roots Property Development Inc. (Rural Roots); AND FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to prepare a Partnership Agreement with Rural Roots Property Development Inc. (Rural Roots) based on the Letter of Intent to be approved by Council and executed by By-Law at a future date.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated June 13th, 2024, as presented.

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 Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the delegation from Marc Gibson, Bancroft and District Minor Hockey Association representative regarding the area fee for the upcoming season.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the delegation from Lisa Allore, Bancroft Skating Club representative regarding the area fee for the upcoming season.

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 May 8th, 2024 and May 27th, 2024, as presented.

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 May 22nd, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Downtown Landscaping Ad Hoc Committee meeting held on May 23rd, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance meetings held on March 7th, 2024 and April 11th, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the North Hastings Public Library Board meeting held on April 19th, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept the User Fee data and report for the North Hastings Community Centre (Arena) for information and discussion purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft maintains ice rental fees at the same rate as 2023-2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft directs staff to rebate user fees collected from residents of the Town of Bancroft upon submission of a properly completed rebate request form.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to rebate 50% of the $200.00 user fees collected from residents in neighbouring municipalities upon submission of a properly completed rebate request form so long as the Municipality has made a minimum contribution to the Town of Bancroft by September 1, 2024, of 50% of the deficit operating costs attributed to users in their municipality identified in Table #4 of this report; AND FURTHER THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to rebate 100% of the $200.00 user fees collected from residents in neighbouring municipalities upon submission of a properly complete rebate request form so long as the Municipality has made a contribution to the Town of Bancroft by September 1, 2024, of 100% of the deficit operating costs attributed to users in their municipality identified in Table #4 of this report.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to investigate a means to eliminate the upfront payment of user fees for Town of Bancroft residents.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the Financial Plan (Attachment 1) prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., for the Town of Bancroft's Municipal Drinking Water System, in accordance with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks' Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program, as a requirement of O. Reg. 453/07 made under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002; AND FURTHER THAT: the Financial Plan be posted to the Town's website and made available to the public upon request, without charge; AND FURTHER THAT: the Clerk submit a copy of the Financial Plan and the Water and Wastewater Rate Study underpinning the Financial Plan prepared for the Town of Bancroft's Municipal Drinking Water System to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with O. Reg. 453/07, Section 3 (1) 6); AND FURTHER THAT: the Clerk submit a copy of the Financial Plan to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks to satisfy requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (S.D.W.A. Section 32 (5) 2ii).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby authorize the Treasurer to pay for Beaver Dam Break costs from CCBF (Federal Gas Tax) funds up to $30,000.00.

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; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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 June 13th, 2024, closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and approve of the Investment Policy as presented by the Treasurer.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support an application made by the Town of Bancroft for the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Seed Grant for the LEAF Centre.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Plaque Placement Request dated May 14th, 2024, which has been requested in exchange for a $1,000.00 dollar donation to the Bancroft Eagles Nest Park, as a beneficiary of an estate, for discussion purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the plaque placement request, with placement to be determined by the Stewards of Eagles Nest Park, as they see fit; AND FURTHER THAT: the request be approved with the understanding that the Town is not responsible for preparation of the plaque, or the care or maintenance of the plaque, or any associated costs of the plaque.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Donation Revenue Report; AND FURTHER THAT Council does hereby direct the $1,000.00 donation revenue to the Bancroft Eagles Nest Park accordingly.

WHEREAS the United Nations have designated the 21st day of September every year as International Day of Peace; AND WHEREAS the Canadian Peace Museum recognizes the importance of promoting peace; AND WHEREAS deaths from conflict are rising globally; AND WHEREAS the Town is supporting the Canadian Peace Museum and its mandate to promote peace, equity, environmentalism, community cohesion and Indigenous reconciliation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim September 21st, 2024 as Peace Day in the Town of Bancroft.

WHEREAS Ontario has more private non-native (“exotic”) wild animal keepers, roadside zoos, mobile zoos, wildlife exhibits and other captive wildlife operations than any other province; and, AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has of yet not developed regulations to prohibit or restrict animal possession, breeding, or use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals in captivity; and, AND WHEREAS non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can pose very serious human health and safety risks, and attacks causing human injury and death have occurred in the province; and, AND WHEREAS the keeping of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can cause poor animal welfare and suffering, and poses risks to local environments and wildlife; and, AND WHEREAS owners of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals can move from one community to another even after their operations have been shut down due to animal welfare or public health and safety concerns; and, AND WHEREAS municipalities have struggled, often for months or years, to deal with non-native (“exotic”) wild animal issues and have experienced substantive regulatory, administrative, enforcement and financial challenges; and, AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) have indicated their support for World Animal Protection’s campaign for provincial regulations o

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 19 (B) to 19 (F), 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 No. 41-2024: Being a By-Law to Establish a Downtown Landscaping Ad-Hoc Committee and to Appoint Members to the Downtown Landscaping Ad-Hoc Committee for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 42-2024: Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an agreement with His Majesty the King as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Intersection Improvements and Resurfacing - Monck Street (Highway 28) South and Valleyview Drive Intersection. By-Law No. 43-2024: Being a By-Law to adopt an Investment Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft By-Law No. 44-2024: Being a By-Law to Implement a Sewage System Re-Inspection Program

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on June 13th, 2024 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 45-2024.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 3:39 pm.