Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (7 motions)
5 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated February 17, 2026, as presented.
Moved by Charles, seconded by George Eastman
Carried
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 RFQ 01-2026 Barrier Free Washroom at North Hastings Community Centre; AND FURTHER THAT Council awards RFQ 01-2026 for the Barrier Free Washroom at North Hastings Community Centre to BEACON Construction (Ontario) Ltd in the total amount of $72,299 (exclusive of HST); AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Acting Clerk to endorse and execute a Contract Acceptance document as described above, and undertake any other actions deemed necessary.
Moved by Wayne, seconded by Valerie Miles
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby rescind Resolution #34-2026, to increase the hourly ice rental fees and eliminate the non-resident user fee, adopted at the February 3, 2026, Special Council meeting as it does not meet the requirement of being a balance budget amendment.
Moved by Kevin, seconded by Wayne Wiggins
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby authorize adding an additional $ 68,000 into the Road Department Reserve to be funded by a 1% increase in taxation.
Moved by Tracy, seconded by George Eastman
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby authorize adding an additional $ 68,000 into the Fire Department Reserve to be funded by a 1% increase in taxation.
Moved by Tracy, seconded by Wayne Wiggins
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on February 17, 2026 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 17-2026.
Moved by Kevin, seconded by Valerie Miles
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Special Meeting of Council hereby close at 5:03 pm.