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 8, 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 meeting of Council held on August 11, 2026 and August 25, 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 Board meeting held on July 9, 2026, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of does hereby recommend that Council receive and file this report, as presented by the Manager of Infrastructure and Capital Projects, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to contact the Bancroft OPP Detachment to request police services for 30 days in that zone.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the closure of the Town office from noon on Thursday December 24th, 2026, with the office to reopen to the public at 10:00 am on Monday January 4th, 2027.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft accept “Millenium Park Washroom Operation Recommendations” staff report for information and discussion purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby directs staff to exercise Option #4 described below which includes the following measures: -maintain status quo operations at Millenium Park Washroom from the May long weekend to October long weekend; -maintain operations of Millenium Park washrooms from 8:00am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, from the October long weekend to May long weekend; -and to update signage at Millenium Park to advise of the new hours as soon as possible; -investigate future efficiencies through automation to extend the operating hours of the Millenium Park Washrooms without incurring additional staff time and ongoing expenses.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive Staff Report “Tudor and Cashel Township - Fire Assistance Agreement" for information and discussion purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby authorize the Bancroft Fire Dept to enter into a Fire Assistance Agreement with Tudor and Cashel Township for the purpose of supplying support services and cost recovery process for responses to incidents in Tudor and Cashel Township under the Hasting County Mutual Aid Program for mutual aid activation requests.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept the report from the Event Planning Assistant regarding the Event Planning Assistant Summer Student position at the Town of Bancroft from May 4th, 2026 to August 21st, 2026, for information purposes only.

WHEREAS oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and access to preventive dental care and oral health education contributes to healthier individuals, families, and communities; AND WHEREAS National Dental Care Day is a Canadian public awareness initiative dedicated to promoting oral health education, preventive care, and equitable access to oral healthcare services, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations; AND WHEREAS this initiative recognizes the valuable contributions of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, educators, volunteers, and community organizations that work to improve oral healthcare outcomes and support healthier communities; AND WHEREAS increasing awareness about preventive dental care, oral hygiene, and early intervention can help improve long-term health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen public health and community wellness initiatives; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim October 10, 2026 as “National Dental Care Day” in the Town of Bancroft, and encourages all residents to recognize the importance of oral health and to support initiatives that promote accessible dental care, preventive education, and community wellness.

WHEREAS October 15th has been declared by the Province of Ontario as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day as a result of the passage of Bill 141: Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Research and Awareness Act; AND WHEREAS thousands of families across Canada are devastated each year by the death of their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal loss; AND WHEREAS the unique grief of bereaved parents should be acknowledged and special support given to the many families who have suffered from such a tragic experience; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim October 15th, 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in the Town of Bancroft.

WHEREAS years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development; AND WHEREAS early learning and child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; AND WHEREAS trained and knowledgeable Registered Early Childhood Educators are the key to quality in early years and child care programs – in licensed child care, EarlyON programs, child life programs, and full-day kindergarten; AND WHEREAS Registered Early Childhood Educators and child care workers are vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby designate October 21, 2026 as the 26th annual "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 12 (B) to 12 (I), save and except item (F) and (I1.,2.,3.,4. and 5.), 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 support the Mayor of North Kawartha continued advocacy work as leader of the Highway 28 Mayors Coalition to advance corridor safety, improved communications, and a proactive, evidence-based process for future Highway 28 safety improvements.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the Town of Plympton-Wyoming in their request for the Province of Ontario to transition the current practice of competitive provincial fire service grant programs into a permanent, stable, and predictable non-competitive provincial funding program that supports municipalities in meeting provincially legislated fire protection requirements; AND FURTHER THAT this funding be structured to provide equitable and predictable annual support for operational readiness and training costs associated with volunteer, composite and full-time fire departments across Ontario; AND FURTHER THAT the annual value of this funding be reviewed and adjusted to more appropriately reflect the level of provincial funding support currently provided to other provincially regulated emergency services, including policing and paramedic services.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the Township of Armour in petitioning the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, to substantially increase and provide sustainable, predictable operating funding for Ontario’s public libraries.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the Municipality of Trent Hills in their request that the Province of Ontario and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board review the impacts of eliminating the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF), consult with employers, municipalities, labour representatives and other stakeholders, and consider modernizing or revising the program rather than eliminating employer cost relief altogether, including by modernizing, revising or replacing the current program with an improved cost- relief mechanism that continues to fairly recognize the impact of pre-existing conditions.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to submit comments regarding proposed changes to the cell tower siting process, as discussed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the Town of Latchford in their request that the Government of Ontario establish a dedicated, sustainable and recurring funding program to assist municipalities with the costs of reviewing and updating Official Plans and Comprehensive Zoning By-laws; AND FURTHER THAT eligible expenses should include professional planning services, technical studies, public and Indigenous consultation where applicable, mapping and geographic information system updates, growth analyses, servicing and infrastructure assessments, and other supporting work required to develop modern and effective planning documents.

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. 56-2026: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Bancroft Fire Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for a Fire Service Assistance Agreement with Tudor and Cashel Township.

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 September 8, 2026, closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on September 8, 2026 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 57-2026.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:19 pm.