The Bancroft Record

The Town of Bancroft Community Development Committee

November 28, 2017

Who was there

Present (3): Paul Jenkins, Mary Kavanagh, Barry McGibbon

Absent (1): Charles Mullett

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 (12 motions)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Bancroft Community Development Committee does hereby approve of the open session agenda, dated November 28th, 2017, as presented.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Bancroft Community Development Committee does hereby approve of the minutes of The Town of Bancroft Community Development Committee meeting held on October 24th, 2017, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Barry, seconded by Mayor Paul Jenkins
Carried
Be It Resolved that the Chair of the Community Development Committee meet with staff to review terms of reference booklet.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Community Development Committee create panels with designated leads as follows: a) Community Hub -> Paul Jenkins b) Earth Science Centre -> Barry c) Broad Band -> Paul Jenkins
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the CDC recommend that the focus of the community hub feasibility study application be a Club 580 hub that includes the library. The Town owns the building, maintenance and utilities are reasonable, it is in a good location, accessible, and allows for further expansion. The study would provide the information necessary to move forward with such a project.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
WHEREAS resource-based tourism, learning, and outdoor experiences are the highest sought tourist activities in Ontario according to Tourism Development Trends and Bancroft is perfectly positioned to offer these activities; AND WHEREAS a Earth Sciences Centre masterplan has been completed; BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Community Development Committee request that Council proclaim Bancroft as a whole be thought of as an “Earth Sciences Centre” while working towards the funding and construction of a physical location for the centre; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Community Development Committee recommend to Council that the Town apply for funding for a qualified person to develop product and aid in its delivery.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Community Development Committee request that staff explore the feasibility of contracting a records management assistant for implementing the new records management system in 2018.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Community Development Committee request that staff report back on the the operation of the Visitor Information Centre for 2018.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Community Development Committee refer the letters from the BBIA to Council for discussion.
Moved by Councillor Barry, seconded by Mayor Paul Jenkins
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Community Development Committee request that Council approve of the BBIA's request to use the Town crest for marketing purposes.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Community Development Committee request that staff report back on surplus properties, with lawful exceptions for disposition and the cost/benefit analysis for the disposition of the lands declared surplus.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Bancroft Community Development Committee does hereby adjourn at 11:52.
Moved by Mayor Paul, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried

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