Benoît Simard

The Council conducted an ordinary meeting covering various administrative and operational agenda items. Key actions included the authorization of accounts payable and the receipt of financial reports. Financial decisions involved the payment of 2023 quotas to the MRC Pierre-Sorel, a $9 million loan bond resolution, and the reception of the 2022 bad debts list. The Council approved several staffing changes, including the appointment of a new Director of Urban Planning, the restructuring of departmental positions, and the appointment of members to the Urban Planning Advisory Committee. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the adoption of an activity report for the fire safety risk coverage plan and deliberated on the commitment of city-owned land to support a social housing development project.

The council discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the adoption of the agenda, approval of accounts payable for February 2023, and receipt of the automatic withdrawal report for the operations camp. Key actions included the indexation of management salary structures, contract amendments for engineering services, and the awarding of contracts for architectural and engineering professional services. The council also authorized a provision for potential unforeseen costs in projects, approved the conversion of street lighting to LED, authorized funding for infrastructure projects including water main replacements, and renewed service contracts for IT management software. Furthermore, the meeting addressed financial contributions to traffic light installation projects, sponsorship for an economic gala, and the implementation of a new framework policy for the allocation of financial assistance to organizations.

The council meeting included the introduction of the new Director General and a detailed presentation of the city's 2020 financial results, which highlighted a surplus and the city's strong debt-to-revenue standing. Discussion topics also covered major 2020 investment projects, including urban infrastructure repairs, sidewalk maintenance, park improvements such as the installation of new play modules, and modernization efforts at the water treatment plant.

The council meeting included the presentation of historical research awards to local students. Financial agenda items involved the approval of accounts payable, contract awards for roadworks and parking lot renovations, budget adoptions, and authorization for financial contributions to local groups and regional recovery projects. Administrative matters addressed personnel changes, the declaration of a vacant councillor position and the scheduling of a by-election, appointments to the fiber optic management committee, adoption of a zoning by-law amendment, and the authorization to sign several service and property transfer contracts.

The City Council meeting covered a variety of municipal items, including honoring a local gold medal winner at the Skills Canada National Competition, partnering with an accessibility application for disabled individuals, and appointing a French Language Ambassador. Financial approvals included accounts payable, automatic payment reports, and funding for infrastructure projects such as water and roadworks on several streets, as well as the construction of a multifunctional playground at Chalifou Park. The council also approved local purchasing campaign assistance, historical society funding, a new secretary position in the Recreation Department, and an occupational health and safety policy. Additionally, the council discussed traffic committee recommendations, legal authorizations, and the planning of a neighborhood festival.