Regular Meeting of Council

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 approve of the open session agenda dated December 9, 2025, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the presentation from St. John's Anglican Church, as presented.

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 October 28, 2025 and November 10, 2025, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 25, 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 meetings held on October 30, 2025 and November 27, 2025, 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 October 21, 2025, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the Sign Permit request from SpeedPro Imaging - Toronto 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 receive the Grants Update report, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the Connecting Links 11 Program (2026-2027) and complete all associated activities with the application, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program and complete all associated activities with the application, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the Celebrate Canada Grant Program and complete all associated activities with the application, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the Experience Ontario 2026 Grant Program and complete all associated activities with the application, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft approve the purchase of a used 2014 John Deere 772 GP motor grader for the sum of $219,900.00 plus H.S.T. ($28,587.00) for a total purchase price of $248,487.00 for the Roads Dept. in the 2026 budget process; AND THAT Council authorize this purchase, as described herein, in advance of the 2026 budget receiving final approval to expedite the purchase and delivery of the proposed motor grader;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the "2026 OPP Annual Billing Statement", for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to send a letter to Premier Ford outlining the Town's concerns with OPP per household rates for policing that are substantially higher than the majority of municipalities in Ontario pay.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 13 (B) to 13 (C), 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 support the motion from the Town of Ajax requesting that the provincial and federal governments take immediate action to solve the homelessness and mental health crisis gripping our communities; AND FURTHER THAT the provincial government take action on the requests of the Solve the Crisis Campaign that have not been fully addressed including: a. Appointing a responsible ministry and Minister with the appropriate funding and powers as a single point of contact to address the full spectrum of housing needs as well as mental health, addictions and wrap around supports. b. Striking a task force with sector representatives including municipalities, health care leaders, first responders, community services, the business community, and the tourism industry to develop an Ontario Action Plan. c. Providing municipalities with the tools and resources to transition those in encampments to more appropriate supports, when deemed necessary. d. Committing to funding the services our unhoused population needs, community by community, to fill in gaps in the system. e. Investing in 24/7 community hubs or crisis centres to relieve pressure on emergency departments and first responders; AND THAT the provincial government prepares a 2025/2026 winter homelessness response plan to help municipalities ensure that we can keep our unsheltered residents who are sleeping outdoors with the serv

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft support the motion from the Township of Selwyn strongly urging the Province to re-instate the eligibility for curbside blue box collection as of January 1st, 2026, for non-profit organizations, such as food banks; AND FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, MPP Ric Bresee, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus and Ontario Municipalities for support.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft support the motion from the Municipality of Wawa for the the development of an accessible, province-wide, and publicly accountable alcohol container return system that: 1.Protects low-income earners and vulnerable residents who rely on bottle returns; 2.Closes gaps in the deposit-return cycle to reduce landfill waste and environmental harm; 3.Provides adequate infrastructure, training, and support to retailers participating in the return system; 4.Ensures strong, consistent enforcement and oversight of return program compliance; 5.Safeguards the public interest in recycling and waste diversion amid increasing privatization pressures; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council urges the Government of Ontario to collaborate meaningfully with municipalities, retailers, environmental organizations, and experts to implement a fair, effective, and inclusive solution that ensures the long-term success of Ontario's deposit-return and recycling systems; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario municipalities for their support and consideration

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. 78-2025: Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 87-2021; Being a By-Law to adopt a Tipping Fee Schedule for the Dungannon Waste Disposal Site for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 79-2025: Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 91-2024; Being a By-Law to impose rates, fees and charges for Municipal Water and Wastewater services and to provide for the payment of rates, fees and charges and to provide for penalty and interest and to Repeal Schedule “A” and all Subsequent Schedule “A” of By-Law No. 44-2006. By-Law No. 80-2025: Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure. By-Law No. 81-2025: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into a Master Service Agreement with Nuevote Systems Inc. for Alternative Voting Systems. By-Law No. 82-2025: Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to Connect to Municipal Piped Sewer between The Corporation of the Town of Bancroft and Barry Moore. By-Law No. 83-2025: Being a By-Law to Establish a Schedule of Fees for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on December 9, 2025, be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 84-2025.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 4:42 pm.