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 14, 2026, as presented.

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 Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. D14-01-2026 to rezone lands legally described as Part Lot 28, Concession East Hastings Road, Lots 41 & 67, Plan M-33, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, municipally known as 10 Towes Lane, from the Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zone to the Limited Service Residential Exception 5 (LSR-5) Zone.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. D14-02-2026 to rezone lands legally described as Part Lot 61, Concession East Hastings Road , Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, municipally known as 30783 Highway 28 East, from the Rural Residential (RUR) Zone to the Rural Residential Exception 24 Holding (RUR-24-h) Zone.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby defer Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. D14-03-2026 to rezone lands legally described as Part Lot 20, Concession 2, PART 2, Plan 21R-16544, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, municipally known as 62 Stewart Road, from the Rural Residential (RUR) Zone to the Rural Residential Exception 25 Holding (RUR-25-h) Zone.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the 2025 Bancroft Annual Water and Wastewater Report Review presentation from Veolia Water.

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 March 10, 2026, and March 24, 2026, 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 on March 26, 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 February 17, 2026, 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 meeting held on February 19, 2026, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft enter into a Development Agreement with the owners of 10 Towes Lane, Miguel Morris-Douglas and Reenu Chand, to implement the recommendations as outlined in the Conclusion and Recommendations of the Scoped Environmental Impact Statement completed by Stirk, Baldinelli, Moniz Ltd. dated January 5, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receive the By-Law Enforcement Report outlining calls for services between January 01, 2026, to March 31, 2026, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the 2026 First Quarter Building Permit Report, as presentedforinformationpurposesonly.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive Staff Report "Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Commitment of Funds-Connecting Link 2026-27 Intake 11 project (Mill St.)".

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the commitment of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) grant revenue for the Connecting Link 2026-27 Intake 11 (Mill St). project to an upset limit of $ 331,052.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive Staff Report "Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Commitment of Funds for Various Projects for the period 2026 to 2029".

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the commitment of CCBF grant revenue for the Arena Upgrades (GIBC AP-000004425) project to an upset limit of $ 487,204; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the commitment of CCBF grant revenue for the Bancroft Water Level Control Dam (HSWS 2025-05-1-3211729210) project to an upset limit of $ 823,500; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the commitment of CCBF grant revenue for the annual Gravel Haul program in the amount of $ 50,000 each year for the period 2026 to 2029.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive Staff Report "WSIB Ontario Surplus Rebate 2024 and 2025"; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby authorize Staff to create a provision within the Corporate Services Reserve entitled “Health, Safety, Accessibility Initiatives”; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby authorize Staff to transfer the 2024/2025 WSIB surplus rebate in the amount of $ 91,254.25 to the “Health, Safety, Accessibility Initiatives” provision within the Corporate Services Reserve in 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receives the 2025 Annual Report – Dungannon Waste Disposal Site (A361302) for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby accepts the Recreation Facilities and Programs Data Collection Activities report for information and discussion purposes; AND FURTHER THAT Council support the collection and analysis of data related to municipal recreation facilities and resident usage to inform planning, budgeting, and evidence-based decision making relating to recreation facilities and programs in the future.

WHEREAS strokes are a leading cause of death in Canada, and the number of stroke occurrences is on the rise; AND WHEREAS according to recent studies, there are over 100,000 stroke events in Canada each year, with approximately 50,000 new cases and 14,000 deaths; AND WHEREAS the occurrence of strokes in Canada has increased in about one every five minutes, highlighting the need for better prevention and stronger care, treatment and recovery systems across the country; AND WHEREAS Stroke is the number 1 cause of adult disability in Canada, and the 3rd highest cause of death; AND WHEREAS thirty-three (33%) percent of people experiencing a stroke, will be affected by aphasia, which is a communication problem that masks a person's inherent competence; AND WHEREAS Aphasia is usually the lasting result of a stroke or brain injury, but may also be caused by other neurological conditions such as dementia or brain tumours; AND WHEREAS even when Aphasia is severe, many are capable of participating in decisions that pertain to them if the appropriate support is provided; AND WHEREAS recognizing the signs of a stroke is crucial as every minute counts in a stroke emergency; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim June 2026 as Stroke and Aphasia Awareness Month and encourage everyone to take advantage of the resources available to learn more about stroke and aphasia.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby give permission to the Bancroft Crusaders - Relay for Life team to hang yellow ribbon daffodils from the light posts on Hasting Street from June 1st to June 13th.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 15 (B) to 15 (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 Municipality of Bluewater's resolution regarding Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Bancroft request that the province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end of-life management of recycling products from small businesses and not-for-profit organizations within the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors; and AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks; the Honorable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the Honorable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs and the local MPP for Huron-Bruce.

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. 25-2026: Being a By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended. By-Law No. 26-2026: Being a By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended. Being a By-Law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft to enter into a Development Agreement with Miguel Morris-Douglas and Reenu Chand. By-Law No. 28-2026: Being a By-Law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality and to provide for the adoption of Tax Rates for 2026. By-Law No. 29-2026: Being a By-Law to establish a levy upon rateable property in a Business Improvement Area in the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 30-2026: Being a By-Law to Adopt a Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 31-2026: Being a Bylaw to Authorize Delegated Authority to the General Manager during the Restricted Acts (Lame Duck) Period of Council between Nomination Day to the Swearing in of the Newly Appointed 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) plans and instructions for negotiations. General Nature: Leachate Treatment Proposal

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 April 14, 2026 closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on April 14, 2026, be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 32-2026.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:57 pm.