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 February 10, 2026, 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 January 13, 2026, January 27, 2026 and February 3, 2026, 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 meeting held on November 18, 2025, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept the recommendation from the North Hastings Public Library Board and approve the appointment of Vicki Dougall to the Board; AND FURTHER THAT staff are directed to amend By-Law No. 12-2023, a By-law to Appoint Community Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions for the Town of Bancroft.

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 meeting held on December 11, 2025, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept title and assume as common and public highway that Part of Lots 18 & 19, Concession 15, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, being more particularly described as: PARTS 1, 4, and 5, Plan 21R-26969, municipally known as Holland Lake Road.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive staff report “Business signage: PARADISE CANNABIS - 7 Station Street” for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the Paradise Cannabis signage request with relief provisions being applied to Section 3.0 of By-Law 24-2024 for wall and window signage not to exceed 10 m²; AND FURTHER THAT the amount of window signage wording be modified to meet Section 7 requirements, to only include the name of the store, logo or other decorative feature.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the “Proposed Amendments to By-Law No. 74-2025 - Taxi By-Law” report, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby agree to amend By-Law No. 74-2025 to increase the total number of vehicles that may operate as taxicabs in the Town of Bancroft to twelve vehicles; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby agree to amend By-Law No. 74-2025 to increase the number of taxicab licences that may be issued to one owner to six taxicab licences.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the update and recommendation regarding the award of RFP 01-2026 for Environmental Monitoring & Reporting Program at Dungannon Waste Site; AND FURTHER THAT Council awards RFP 01-2026 for Environmental Monitoring & Reporting Program at Dungannon Waste Site to Cambium Inc. for a three (3) year term in the following annual amounts (exclusive of HST): Year 1 (2026) - $24,915 Year 2 (2027) - $19,725 Year 3 (2028) - $19,725 AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to endorse and execute a Contract Acceptance document as described above, and undertake any other actions deemed necessary.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for 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 recommend that Council direct staff to apply for the Trillium Grant to request funds for the supply and installation of new windows at the museum 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 Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Grant – Community Infrastructure Enhancements Stream - to support the development of the “Promenade” to drive economic and social development in the downtown core, and authorize staff to complete all associated activities with the application, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receives staff report " Budget Amendment – User Fees/Ice Times – Staff Review" for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT Council provide further direction to staff related to Budget Amendment 2026-01 as described herein.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receives staff report “2026 Budget Feedback – Public Comments/Questions” for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receives the report about the potential development of a North Hastings Building Inspection Services Board for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to participate in exploratory meetings with neighbouring municipalities about the potential establishment of such a board.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby defer the request from the Bancroft Lions Club for Road Toll Fundraisers on May 16th, 2026 and October 10th, 2026, to the next regular meeting to allow staff time to prepare a report.

WHEREAS the Governments of Canada and Ontario are advancing the Alto High-Speed Rail project to improve intercity connectivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support economic growth; AND WHEREAS current Alto plans do not include a station between Peterborough and Ottawa; AND WHEREAS the Madoc area, located at the intersection of Provincial Highway 7 and Provincial Highway 62, is uniquely positioned as the only location along this corridor where a full provincial highway provides bi-directional north–south access, extending to Belleville, Prince Edward County, Highway 401, and north to Bancroft and Ontario’s cottage-country communities; AND WHEREAS a future Alto station at Madoc would serve a large regional catchment including Hastings County, the Belleville–Quinte West, Prince Edward County, and northern tourism regions, representing an effective population exceeding 190,000 residents, excluding seasonal populations; AND WHEREAS such a station would advance Alto’s objectives related to sustainability, regional equity, tourism, and economic development; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby: 1. Supports the identification of the Madoc / Highway 62 corridor as the preferred future intermediate station location between Peterborough and Ottawa on the Alto High-Speed Rail corridor; 2. Requests that the Governments of Canada and Ontario ensure current corridor planning preserves a s

WHEREAS Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario is promoting National Epilepsy Awareness Day; AND WHEREAS Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario is a registered charity, providing support services to people with epilepsy and their families, and community education services to reduce the stigma associated with the disorder; AND WHEREAS epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder with no cure, which is frequently seriously disabling and affects the quality of life for over 5,500 individuals and their families in our community and surrounding rural areas; AND WHEREAS National Epilepsy Awareness Day has become known as “Purple Day”. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Bancroft hereby proclaim March 26th, 2026, as “National Epilepsy Awareness Day” in the Town of Bancroft; AND FURTHER encourage our citizens to make an effort to learn more about epilepsy, fight stigma and wear a lavender ribbon to show support.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Special Council meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm be rescheduled to 4:00 pm on the same day; AND FURTHER THAT the Acting Clerk be authorized to provide public notice of this change.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 13 (B) to 13 (F), 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 correspondence from Grenville 1 OPP Detachment Board concerning the School Bus Safety and Stop-Arm Camera Systems; AND FURTHER THAT a letter of support be forwarded to Premier Ford and Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria.”

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. 11-2026: 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 No. 12-2026: Being a By-Law assuming as a common and public highway that Part of Lot 19, Concession 15, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, more particularly described hereafter. By-Law No. 13-2026: Being a By-Law assuming as a common and public highway that Part of Lots 18 and 19, Concession 15, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, more particularly described hereafter. By-Law No. 14-2026: Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into an Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. By-Law No. 15-2026: Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 74-2025; Being a By-Law to Regulate, Govern and Licence Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs and Limousines in the Town of Bancroft.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on February 10, 2026 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 16-2026.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 4:21 pm.