Special 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 March 24, 2026, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft hereby receives this report for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT Council recognizes the appointment of Deputy Mayor Wayne Wiggins, Councillor George Eastman and Councillor Tracy McGibbon as members of the North Hastings Community Centre Ad Hoc Committee; AND FURTHER THAT Council recognizes that the Mayor has appointed Deputy Mayor Wayne Wiggins to the position of Chair of the North Hastings Community Centre Ad Hoc Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receive the report and recommendations from the General Manager on behalf of the North Hastings Community Centre Ad Hoc Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft approves the recommendations made by the North Hastings Community Centre Ad Hoc Committee relating to proposed fees for the 2026/2027 arena season; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to amend “Appendix D – Facilities” of By-Law 83-2025 – Schedule of Fees, to reflect the recommendations contained herein and present same for Council approval.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve a $ 200.00 Non-Resident User Fee for the 2026/2027 season; AND FURTHER THAT future non-resident user fees to be determined in advance of the 2027/2028 season.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft receives this report for information purposes and that we continue to foster this relationship to explore opportunities that align with municipal priorities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive staff report “Taxi Fuel Surcharge Request” for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby adopt a flat rate fuel surcharge fee; AND FURTHER THAT the fuel surcharge would not apply to the basic area as defined; AND FURTHER THAT staff update Schedule “B” of By-Law 74-2025, Being a By-Law to Regulate, Govern and Licence Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs and Limousines in the Town of Bancroft for Council approval.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the 2025 Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report, as prepared by Veolia Water Canada.

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 Acting Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding: By-Law No. 21-2026: Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 12-2023, Being a By-Law to Appoint Community Members to Various Boards, Committees and Commissions for the Town of Bancroft; By-Law No. 22-2026: Being a By-Law to amend Schedule "B" to By-Law No. 74-2025; Being a By-Law to Regulate, Govern and Licence Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs and Limousines in the Town of Bancroft; By-Law No. 23-2026: Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 83-2025; Being a By-Law to Establish a Schedule of Fees for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on March 24, 2026, be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law No. 24-2026.

RESOLVED THAT the Special Meeting of Council hereby close at 3:42 pm.