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 September 9, 2025, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the presentation from Well-being North Hastings, as presented.

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 August 12, 2025 and August 19, 2025, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the minutes of the Bancroft Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting held June 17, 2025, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of Dominion Signs Group Sign Permit request with relief provisions being applied to Section 3.0 of By-Law 24-2024 to allow for oversized wall signage.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of International Neon Sign Permit request with relief provisions being applied to Section 3.0 of By-Law 24-2024 to allow for oversized wall signage.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of YESCO Sign & Lighting Services Sign Permit request with relief provisions being applied to Section 3.0 of By-Law 24-2024 to allow for oversized wall signage.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of an encroachment agreement between BANCROFT REAL ESTATE and the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft providing relief provisions being applied to Section 3.4 (d) of The Comprehensive Zoning By-law 27-2006 to allow for a minor encroachment of the IDA free standing permanent sign onto Municipal property at the north east portion of the IDA property.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the proposal submitted by McInroy-Maines Construction Limited, in the amount of $133,315.00, to replace 67m of 825mm storm pipe and install a 1500mm access manhole.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft accept the report regarding the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Negotiation Team and the Town of Bancroft for information, as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receive the Garbage Bag Tag Program Update report for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receive this staff report for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receive the Student Administrative Assistant’s report for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept the report from the Tourism Development Officer regarding the outcome of the Tourism Development Officer Summer Student position at the Town of Bancroft from May 7th, 2025, to August 29th, 2025, for information purposes only.

WHEREAS International Day of Peace was first established in 1981, and this years’ theme is "Act Now for a Peaceful World”; AND WHEREAS the number of global conflicts is on the rise; AND WHEREAS peace means not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of democracy, healthy people and a healthy planet, good relations with neighbours, and a fair society; AND WHEREAS the Canadian Peace Museum is being established in Bancroft; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim September 21st, 2025 as Peace Day in the Town of Bancroft.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 13 (B) to 13 (G), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby recognize the 60th Anniversary of the North Hastings Community Integration Association. AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Bancroft present a Certificate of Recognition to celebrate this milestone.

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; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communication necessary for that purpose; (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations. General Nature: Faraday Waste Management Board Legal Matter Pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on September 9, 2025, be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 64-2025.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:11 pm.