Bruno Isabelle

The Council meeting included discussions on academic perseverance and a tribute to immigrants through the blue heart movement. Financial support was awarded to two young athletes for their excellence in diving and baseball. Legislative actions included the amendment of a by-law regarding day camp rates, the adoption of a code of ethics for elected officials, and the authorization of a loan for the purchase of a new fire engine. Furthermore, the Council addressed the refinancing of bond loans and approved financial assistance for the Colonie des Grèves and Saint-Jean d'Arc colonies to support day and holiday camp accessibility. The meeting concluded with a submission of building permit summaries for the month.

The council held a tribute to a former mayor and presented financial aid to the Culture C organization and two summer camp colonies. Key agenda items included notices of motion and adoption of regulations concerning expenditures for tennis and pickleball court renovations, replacement of windows and doors at the multi-purpose center, and zoning amendments. The meeting also covered the deposit of the list of disbursements for the prior month and a resolution for the sale of properties due to unpaid taxes. Additionally, the council addressed personnel management matters, including the hiring of a public works employee and the adoption of a policy for student hiring and remuneration.

The council meeting addressed several municipal matters. Notable items included a tribute to a deceased community member and the recognition of the Unit 50 Canadian Coastal Auxiliary Station with a financial contribution. The council debated a proposal for a coordinated riverbank protection program, discussed signage and parking restrictions, and approved financial disbursements and working capital loans. Additionally, the council modified its organizational chart, appointed new personnel, reviewed building permit reports, approved a school service center's space requirements plan, and granted exemptions and authorizations related to land development and public infrastructure.

The City Council meeting addressed multiple administrative and urban planning agenda items. Key topics included a notice of motion for zoning by-law amendments regarding tree cutting standards, the approval of accounts payable, a tax exemption request for a volunteer action center, and hiring authorizations for technical services. The Council further reviewed building permit applications for various commercial and residential projects, including a new hardware store development, and made appointments to the urban planning advisory committee. Additionally, the Council discussed partnerships for electric vehicle charging stations, housing access programs, and infrastructure maintenance, including roof repairs and road paving requests. The session concluded with a public question period covering economic vitality, industrial land use, and infrastructure safety improvements.

The council held an extraordinary session to focus on the adoption of the 2025 city budget. The session included a presentation by a financial consultant regarding the balanced budget, which projects $24,100,000 in both revenues and expenses. Key topics of discussion included property assessment roll impacts, tax rates by category, increases in payroll and intermunicipal costs, and the city's overall financial health and development projects. The meeting also included a question period regarding budget details and surpluses.