The Bancroft Record

Special Meeting of Council

February 24, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): George Eastman, Kevin Lawrence, Tracy McGibbon, Valerie Miles, Charles Mullett, Wayne Wiggins

Absent (1): Paul Jenkins

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 (6 motions)

6 carried, 0 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 24, 2026, as amended.
Moved by George, seconded by Tracy McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the recommendation from I.B. Storey regarding the award of RFT-26-001-T1 - Primary Equipment Supply for the North Hastings Community Centre; AND FURTHER THAT Council awards RFT-26-001-T1 - Primary Equipment Supply for the North Hastings Community Centre to Tantus Corporation in the total amount of $ 699,800 (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 Valerie, seconded by Kevin Lawrence
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receives the Library Construction – Project Update report for information purposes.
Moved by Valerie, seconded by Kevin Lawrence
Carried
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)(e) litigation or potential litigation. General Nature: Update on Arbitration Proceedings
Moved by Valerie, seconded by Kevin Lawrence
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on February 24, 2026 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 18-2026.
Moved by Kevin, seconded by George Eastman
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Special Meeting of Council hereby close at 3:53 pm.
Moved by Kevin, seconded by BE IT
Carried

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