Alleyn-et-Cawood (Township)

The extraordinary session addressed the ratification of the agenda, with an additional item concerning the allocation of available balances from a closed borrowing by-law. Key resolutions included the authorization for the Director General to sign the service agreement for community childcare services, ensuring the continuity of the service and potential subsidized spots, and planning for the relocation of the childcare service to the Maisonnée building upon completion of necessary work. Furthermore, the council authorized the Director General to allocate the available balance from closed borrowing by-law 553-20 towards the payment of annual principal and interest installments.

The ordinary session included a consultation regarding By-law Project 606-25, which modifies By-law 599-25 to add provisions related to Integrated Housing Projects (PIH). The council ratified expenditures for December 2025. General administration items included the deposit of the report on the application of the Contract Management By-law, authorization to sign a service agreement with Centre Canin Le Refuge for animal control services for 2026 (up to $2160 plus taxes), and the renewal of membership for the Director General in the Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec (ADMQ). In Public Safety, the responsible counselor reported on first responder interventions for December 2025 and noted that the Emergency Measures Plan update is nearly complete. Under Environment, an additional mandate was granted to the firm Aqua Data to update the intervention plan to include the storm sewer network, costing $1200 plus taxes, to be charged to the TECQ grant. The Urban Planning department reported that seven permits were issued in December 2025, totaling an estimated $270,500 in work value for the month. Finally, the council authorized the submission of a financial aid application to the Fonds Régions et Ruralité (FRR) -- volet 2 for the 'Au fil des talents' project, which features a series of four local and regional artist performances scheduled throughout 2026.

This report presents the measures related to the Quebec Drinking Water Saving Strategy (SQEEP) to be implemented by the municipality, along with recommendations to enhance its performance indicators. Key strategic areas include citizen awareness, municipal actions for water conservation, water meter installation, efficient leak repair and pressure regulation, updates to municipal water usage regulations, and active control of water losses. The plan also details the costs, revenues, and investment needs for water infrastructure, aiming for improved water conservation, reduced water loss, and sustainable management of water services.

The council meeting addressed the ratification of the agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 regular session, along with the ratification of expenditures for November 2025, totaling over $638,000 plus salaries and council remuneration. Key administrative matters included the presentation and notice of motion for the 2026 tax rate bylaw (Bylaw 607-25), authorization to sign insurance documents for the Club social de Vendée, and the deposit of an archives destruction list. Council also initiated an evaluation regarding potential change of use for 'la Maisonnée' building, focusing on septic system impacts. In Public Safety, a report on November first responder interventions was reviewed, and a resolution authorized partial reimbursement to a property owner for the purchase and installation of a fire hydrant on Rue Pierrot. Public Works involved authorizing the submission of accountability reports for the Local Road Assistance Program (PAVL) remediation/securing/acceleration components, obtaining road occupancy permits for 2026 from the Ministry of Transport, confirming compliance with the Road Network Maintenance Assistance Program, and abrogating a 2013 resolution concerning the special tax adjustment for Chemin du Lac Rognon. Environmentally, the council renewed participation in the 2026 water quality monitoring program for the Maskinongé River, funding a station via the OBV RPNS. Land Use planning decisions included conditionally accepting a minor variance request (DM001-2025) for lots on Chemin Constant-Nantel concerning frontage requirements, while refusing a conditional use request (UC004-2025) for short-term rental at 445 Chemin Raoul-Duchesneau. Finally, mandates and remuneration for the Urbanism and Environment Advisory Committee (CCUE) were renewed and adjusted, respectively. The Leisure and Culture report detailed recent and upcoming activities, including library events and planning for Christmas tree disposal and future winter/spring programming.

The special council session focused primarily on adopting the 2026 budget and the three-year capital works program for 2026-2028. Key financial discussions included the adoption of the 2026 budget, detailing revenues and expenditures across various municipal sectors, resulting in a fiscal deficit before reconciliation. The council also adopted the three-year capital works program totaling 1,698,000$, allocating funds for projects in administration, public safety (including fire tank improvements and CNESST compliance), public works, waterworks, planning, and recreation/culture. Furthermore, a subsequent special session addressed the adoption of the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw, establishing various property tax rates, municipal service compensations, and specific fees for water, waste management, Sûreté du Québec services, fire services, and local road maintenance. The interest rate for 2026 was set at thirteen percent (13 %) annually. Finally, the council approved a request for conditional use (UC003-2025) to authorize the short-term rental of the residence at 997 Chemin du Lac Cameron, reversing a previous decision after the owner addressed presented concerns.