Special Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated July 7th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the 2019 Year-End Financial Report for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve the DRAFT 2019 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Town of Bancroft and DRAFT Audited Financial Statements for the North Hastings Heritage Museum, the Bancroft Business Improvement Area, the North Hastings Community Centre, the North Hastings Public Library Board and the Municipal Dog Pound, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the letter from EPCOR Commercial Services, requesting Town of Bancroft support, as part of EPCOR's natural gas grant application; AND FURHTER THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to prepare a letter of support.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft supports the attached resolution from the Township of Armour requesting support for High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario

WHEREAS the risk of spreading COVID-19 is still present in our community; AND WHEREAS wearing a mask helps control the spread of COVID-19; AND WHEREAS we rely on public health professionals for recommendations on ways to prevent the spread of the virus; AND WHEREAS some Public Health Units in Ontario have issued an Order requiring individuals entering commercial establishments and public spaces, noting appropriate exceptions, to wear a mask or face covering. AND WHEREAS Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has recommended that individuals wear a mask or face covering in indoor public spaces, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby make it known that it supports the recommendation from the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit urging individuals entering commercial establishments to wear a mask or face covering, noting appropriate exceptions, and furthermore, would support an Order by the Health Unit requiring the same.

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 June 9th, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meetings held on June 9, 2020 and June 23, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of the Bancroft Community Safety and Well-being meeting held on June 29, 2020, as presented; With the following recommendation: THAT: Council wish to have support of Addiction and Mental Health Staff, working directly with the Police.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct that no new full time staffing positions will be created or filled until otherwise directed by Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance meeting held on May 14, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the BBIA Board of Management meeting held on May 28, 2020, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the North Hastings Public Library meeting held on June 18, 2020, as presented.

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 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. 32-2020: Being a By-Law to repeal By-Law No. 49-2004, to appoint Dale Shannick, as Chief Building Official for the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 33-2020: Being a By-Law to Amend Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 03-2019; Being a By-Law to Appoint Community Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions for the Town of Bancroft.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby rise from open session to move into Committee of the Whole.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Committee of the Whole adjourn and that Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft resume its Regular Meeting of 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)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual. General Nature: Identifiable Indiviudal

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 July 7th, 2020, closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on July 7, 2020 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 34-2020.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 6:39 PM.