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The board meeting addressed several key items under recreation, culture, and heritage. The council awarded a contract for the development of a multifunctional asphalt surface to J.A. Beaudoin Construction Ltée. Authorizations were granted for a liquor permit and contract procurement regarding the upcoming town BBQ event. Additionally, the council authorized the Director General to sign documents related to a trail development project, officially repealing a previous resolution.

The council approved financial support for local organizations, including the association for people with physical disabilities and the local historical society. Administration matters included nominating a representative to the Council of Mayors, approving accounts payable, and switching the municipal internet service provider. The council also adopted the 2019 annual report on fire safety and the final version of a zoning by-law modification. Additionally, the council authorized the installation of barriers at a park access point, awarded a contract for tennis court maintenance, and approved the creation of a municipal Facebook page.

The council discussed various administrative and operational matters including the approval of accounts payable and the adoption of a internal management regulation. The council deliberated on the sale of a land lot, budget control and follow-up regulations, and the investment of surplus funds. Support was pledged for the Maison des générations project by the CAB Sutton. Safety and infrastructure topics included the annual maintenance contract for a generator and snow removal contracts for municipal facilities. Additionally, the council approved a new commercial construction project, discussed winter recreational activities and the formation of a leisure commission, and established a reserve fund for the municipality's 100th anniversary.

The council meeting addressed administrative matters, specifically the filing of a list of properties in default of payment of municipal taxes. A resolution was passed to mandate the Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality (MRC) to proceed with the sale of properties for unpaid taxes from 2019 and prior years. The council authorized designated officials to participate in the bidding process for these properties.

The council discussed various administrative and community matters. Key topics included the negotiation of a legal file regarding a formal notice, the submission of a grant application for a student employment program, and the approval of accounts payable. In urban planning, the council authorized specific exterior property renovations and moved forward with a zoning regulation modification. Additionally, the council voted to support the creation of a provincial fund for local road maintenance, approved a calendar of community activities for the upcoming year, and backed a funding request for a local permaculture project.