Audrey Bergeron

The council discussed and approved several administrative and municipal items. These included the acquisition of new IP phones and integrated internet and telephony contracts, the appointment of an acting mayor, and the adjustment of the external auditor's mandate. Key urban planning decisions were made, including the adoption of regulations regarding public participation and urbanism committee rules, as well as approvals for a minor variance and a PIIA sign request. The council addressed financial and development matters, such as supporting a daycare project, applying for financial aid for a multi-use path, and authorizing a partnership for electric vehicle charging stations. Resolutions were passed to express solidarity with Ukraine, support a municipal housing declaration, and provide financial backing for local community organizations and events, while a request for land exclusion from an agricultural zone was formally denied.

The council addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the adoption of taxation and service tariff regulations for 2023 and the notice of motion for 2024. Public works discussions focused on progress payments for road reconstruction, installation of rapid-flashing rectangular beacons, and property restoration projects. Urban planning items included feedback reports for architectural integration plans and support for an ecological zone expansion request. Additionally, the council adopted regulations concerning sewage connections, community infrastructure use, public peace and nuisances, and a financial incentive program for reusable hygiene products. A budget and contract approval was also granted for the upcoming winter festival.

The council addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the approval of accounts payable and the regularization of property titles for several local streets. The council adopted a bylaw regarding 2023 taxation and service tariffs. Legal representation was mandated to contest an injunction request related to land development projects. Modifications were approved for a resolution concerning road construction work, and the council authorized minor derogation requests for specific properties. Furthermore, an engineering mandate for sidewalk extension planning was granted, and financial support was approved for the local agricultural exposition and the horticultural society.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the holding of the meeting via videoconference due to public health restrictions, the approval of payment for accounts, and the ratification of personnel hiring and departures. Significant regulatory actions were taken, including the modification of the overall compensation policy and the adoption of several bylaws covering internal governance, budget control, expenditure authorization, and employee ethics. Further actions included authorizing recruitment for municipal management positions, approving professional service contracts, and establishing procedures for citizen services. Infrastructure and environmental initiatives were discussed, such as awarding contracts for winter road maintenance, the purchase of snow removal equipment, and regulatory updates regarding building maintenance, sewer connections, waste management, and protection of Lake Selby. The council also authorized a municipal loan for deficit consolidation, appointed an official for regulation application, and approved an intermunicipal agreement for administrative support.

The council held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference to discuss and approve several items. Key topics included a correction to a previous resolution, the submission of plans and grant applications for infrastructure projects, authorization of payments for the future police station connection, and the approval of a 2021-2023 cultural development agreement. The council also supported a project under the village heart program, confirmed wastewater management rates, approved the sale of land on Wilkinson Street and a project for a beer garden at Brasserie Dunham, and authorized road extension works.