Alleyn-et-Cawood (Municipality)

The regular meeting covered several agenda items, including the reading and supplement to the agenda and the exemption from reading the minutes of the July 10, 2023 meeting. Key discussions involved the appointment of a deputy mayor for a three-month term, the acceptance of the strategic vision statement for the MRC Lac Saint-Jean, and a request for funding under the Municipal Water Infrastructure Program (PRIMO project) for sanitary infrastructure studies. The council addressed five minor variance requests concerning property setbacks for patios, pool construction, and the placement/relocation of a commercial sign. Other business included approving resolutions related to the development of an eco-responsible industrial floor, the development of a multi-use trail, authorization for repairs to the Bridge Club building foundation drain, construction of a new swimming pool, and the appointment of a fine collector. New business involved a street closure request from the Alma commercial development corporation.

The meeting agenda included the review of minutes from the previous regular meeting held on October 3, 2016. Key discussion items involved approving financial assistance requests for the improvement of the municipal road network, specifically for work on the main line road, and confirming the subsidy from the Ministry of Transport. The council also addressed amendments to resolutions concerning the environmental assessment mandate for the North Industrial Park expansion, with funding source modification. Further items included the City of Alma's contribution to the intermunicipal board of the south sector industrial park, awarding bids for a three-car pickup truck and an air compressor replacement for the mechanics department, and accepting the free transfer of various streets and avenues related to new residential developments, contingent upon memorandum compliance. Additionally, a new bylaw (286-2145) was adopted regarding nuisances related to snow deposit and the use of snow disposal sites by contractors. The council also passed a motion of congratulations for the Public Organization Innovation Award received at the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean occupational health and safety symposium regarding an ingenious automatic ice resurfacer filling system.

The meeting addressed numerous items, including the reading of the agenda supplement and the approval of minutes from the ordinary meeting held on May 3, 2021. Key discussions involved funding for the Le Mans festivals for work on the Festivalma stage, requiring a guarantee from the city for a loan obtained by Festival Mans. A call for citizen projects for sustainable development was reviewed, resulting in the recommendation of several projects for funding, such as trail improvements, school environment developments, ecological gardens, and a community orchard project. Decisions were made regarding the purchase and installation of an additional air conditioning unit for the computer server room, based on tender results. The council also addressed amendments to a resolution concerning agricultural zoning to correct a lot number error, and the adoption of a by-law for infrastructure work on Science Street in the South Industrial Park. Additionally, the summary included the approval of disbursements for a specific period, and the acceptance of a pre-retirement request from an administrative assistant.

The meeting agenda covered several key administrative and operational items. Discussions included the correction of a clerical error in a previous resolution regarding the industrial park development and drinking water network replacement in the Saint-Jude sector. Miscellaneous correspondence review involved the approval letter for a loan bylaw and the withdrawal of a financial assistance grant from the Ministry of Education. Financial matters included the approval of disbursements from September 8 to October 5, 2024. Contract approvals involved the replacement of POS terminals in the Recreation and Culture Department, leading to anticipated savings of approximately $55,000 over four years, and awarding a two-year security service contract for parking lot surveillance. Additionally, authorization was granted for the rental of two graders for the 2024-2025 winter period and approval for a cost overrun related to the purchase of additional piping for a drinking water main bypass project. Urban planning items included the final adoption of a non-conforming building permit for a project at 590-592 Harvé Street and the authorization to sell a portion of land to an adjacent property owner at 1025 29 Bergeron Street. The council also supported Collège d'Alma's request to use a lot for rebuilding classrooms for their agricultural program. Finally, the hiring recommendation for a new Director of Human Resources, following a retirement, was approved.

The regular council meeting included discussions on maintaining current public health restrictions related to the pandemic. Key agenda items involved the appointment of a new deputy mayor, Sylvie Beaumont, for a three-month term. The council addressed adherence to a declaration of commitment on democracy and respect from the Union of Quebec Municipalities, recognizing rising incidents of incivility and intimidation. Discussions also covered the payment of the annual premium for the City of Alma's damage insurance policy, including various related policies for firefighters and school crossing guards, noting a significant premium increase. Furthermore, items included addressing historical archives, capital projects related to roadworks, development works, and IT program renewals, the submission of bids for a sprinkler installation, improvement work on the Recreation and Culture Department building, external penetration testing of the city's IT infrastructure, a memorandum of understanding regarding structural consultation, and the proposal of several new and tabled bylaws concerning security, nuisances, road safety, peddling, soliciting, animals, and weapons systems. New business included discussing active transportation problems.