Charline Metcalfe

The council meeting addressed several administrative, financial, and regulatory matters. Key topics included the adoption of the annual report on contract management, approval of 2026 salary indexations, and the formal adoption of tax rates and service fees for the 2026 fiscal year. The council also authorized the acquisition of land for residential development, approved various charitable donations, increased the travel allowance for a school crossing guard, and denied a request for paving a specific driveway. Furthermore, the council mandated the MRC de La Matapédia to draft a building occupancy and maintenance by-law and authorized the municipality to take over accounting duties for the local development committee and to purchase a snowmobile for trail maintenance.

The board discussed and approved several administrative and financial items, including the payment of invoices exceeding 5,000 dollars, authorization for the reimbursement of the working capital fund, and financial allocations for the 2025 fiscal year. The council adopted a revised gender equality policy that includes specific sections on cyberviolence and authorized a video surveillance agreement with the MRC de la Matapedia. Additionally, the board approved letters of agreement with the SCFP local 1142, approved donations to local organizations, confirmed the completion and accounting of road paving projects, established exemption criteria for waste collection fees, and assigned a civic address to a specific property lot.

The board discussed and adopted several municipal regulations, including new rules for financial administration, building occupancy and maintenance, and public safety. Key actions included the proclamation of the National Day for the Promotion of Positive Mental Health, the approval of an annual subsidy for the Quilit Library, and a minor derogation request for a residential garage. Additionally, the board recognized the 14-year tenure of the outgoing recreation coordinator, authorized payment for several invoices exceeding $5,000, approved financial donations, and discussed property tax arrears.

The board meeting focused on the adoption of the 2026 financial budget, the approval of the 2026-2028 three-year capital expenditure program, and the presentation of a draft regulation concerning municipal taxes, service fees for water and wastewater, and waste management for the upcoming year.

The council meeting covered several key administrative and community matters, including the proclamation of school perseverance days, the adoption of a by-law regarding municipal officials' compensation, and the authorization of a lot cession. Discussions included the potential reassignment of municipal sectors to a different school service center, support for the maintenance of a local fire station, approval of technical infrastructure and water program funding, and opposition to modified opening hours at local ecocentres. Additionally, the council approved financial contributions for local community projects, housing authority budgets, and silvicultural prescriptions.