Armagh

The extraordinary council session addressed the adoption of the agenda. The primary discussion point was the adoption of Regulation 217-2026, which establishes the tax rates and compensation tariffs for the 2026 fiscal year. This item followed a dedicated question period exclusive to the 2026 taxation regulation.

The regular council session addressed numerous administrative and operational matters. Key actions included the approval of expenditures totaling $174,307.31 and follow-up on prior council inquiries, such as street light repairs and snow clearing instructions. Administration covered taking note of the MRC de Bellechasse minutes and initiating the procedure for the 2023 municipal tax property sale, including setting a payment deadline of March 13, 2026, for outstanding taxes. Motions of notice were given for three new regulations concerning establishing a working capital fund ($200,000), a financial reserve for the water service ($200,000), and a financial reserve for the sewer service ($200,000). The council authorized the Director General to attend the ADMQ Congress in June 2026 and approved sponsorship funds of $85 for the parish bulletin, as well as funding for the Mayor's attendance at the Colloque Femmes élues 2026. The resignation of the secretary-receptionist (employee #264) was accepted, effective February 13, 2026, followed by the appointment of Ms. Brigitte Nicol as administrative agent, effective February 13, 2026. In public works, approvals were granted for purchasing a pump for the filtration plant ($19,592 before tax) and authorizing payment for ventilation work at the sewage plant ($46,831.85). The council ratified the financial aid application for the drinking water source protection plan (PEPPSEP) and acknowledged the granted aid of $27,200. Urban planning resolutions included authorizing a minor variance for a secondary building at 31, Chemin du Lac aux Castors (conditional on using galvanume roofing) and authorizing the cancellation of old aqueduct servitudes affecting Lot 4 275 776. Favorable support was given to the CPTAQ application by Ferme Sabot d'Or S.E.N.C. regarding a property subdivision. The council also passed resolutions guaranteeing intellectual freedom in public libraries, endorsing the application for financial aid for the 'Fête de la pêche' event, and allocating $15,000 to the Corporation des loisirs et des sports d'Armagh and $8,000 to the Bibliothèque municipale d'Armagh Armagimo for 2026 activities. Finally, the Mayor and Director General were authorized to sign the concession agreement for the Parc des chutes d'Armagh restaurant.

The Municipal Council meeting involved several key administrative actions, including the adoption of the agenda and the approval of previous minutes. Significant discussions focused on authorizing the Administrative Assistant to exercise certain prerogatives in the absence of the Deputy General Manager, and the unanimous hiring of Ms. Fadia Bayrakdar as the new General Manager and Treasurer, effective January 6, 2026. The council defined specific responsibilities for each council member across various municipal dossiers, such as Public Works, Tourism, and Civil Security. Financial matters included approving a reimbursement of $14,311.43 for 2025 election expenses from the reserved fund and approving a payment list totaling $254,254.60. Further resolutions addressed participation in a collective agreement for animal control services, updating the Municipal Civil Security Committee membership, appointing authorized representatives for Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency, and designating new bank account signatories, including the new General Manager. Support was provided for the Club FADOQ l'Anneau D'Or to purchase Christmas decorations for the municipal hall and a resolution was adopted to request the Quebec government suspend Law 2 concerning healthcare reform. Public works items included approvals for progress payments for road repair projects on Rang Saint-Joseph and the 8th Rang, as well as approving expenditures for reimbursement under the Local Road Improvement Assistance Program. Finally, financial aid was granted to the Corporation des Loisirs et des Sports d'Armagh for a Santa Claus parade and to the Club de ski de fond d'Armagh.

The extraordinary session commenced with the reading of the draft agenda. A key action was the unanimous renunciation of the notice of convocation, given that all elected officials were present. The agenda, which was subsequently adopted, included the finalization of the former agreement between the Corporation des Loisirs et des Parc d'Armagh and the Municipality. The Council formally acknowledged the termination of the management protocol for the Parc des Chutes d'Armagh, which expired in March 2023, thereby transferring full management back to the Municipality effective immediately. The Council mandated the Corporation to provide updated operational information, return residual bank balances and assets, and repay its outstanding debt to the Municipality, amounting to $129,097.12. The Council also extended gratitude to the volunteers involved in the park's development. The session concluded with a question period and its formal adjournment.

The regular municipal council session included the adoption of the agenda and approval of expenditures totaling $591,831.33, covering expenses from both 2025 and 2026. Key administrative discussions involved appointing the Director General and Treasurer as the person responsible for personal and confidential information management, renewing the ADMQ membership for the Director General, accepting the resignation of Administrative Assistant #284 effective January 30, 2026, and approving organizational restructuring, which included abolishing the position of Deputy General Director and Treasurer and creating a new position for a Coordinator of Leisure and Parc des Chutes activities. The council also mandated the firm C.A.R.E. de Montmagny for recruiting both the administrative assistant and the leisure coordinator. Furthermore, the council granted financial contributions to the Fondation de l'Hôtel-Dieu Montmagny ($405) and the Maison de soins palliatifs du Littoral ($400). In fire safety, authorization was given to submit a financial aid application for firefighter training. Road maintenance included approving payments for culvert repairs on Rang Saint-Joseph and Rang de la Fourche Est, and renewing the SAMI asset management platform subscription. Under water and sewer, payments were authorized for ventilation work at the treatment plant. Finally, the council resolved to maintain the current policy regarding school maintenance and closures, rather than adopting the proposed revision.