Claudia Richard

The council approved the payment of accounts, awarded several contracts for infrastructure projects including roof repairs for a wastewater pumping station, demolition of a community hall, road looping, and environmental site assessment. Administrative decisions included the hiring of a new director general, the appointment of an assistant director for the fire safety service, and the appointment of a deputy mayor. The council also received the annual report on drinking water quality, ratified the acquisition of road maintenance equipment, noted the deposit of a municipal audit report on disaster preparedness, confirmed urban planning compliance for a project, and granted financial contributions to local organizations for cultural events. Additionally, notices of motion and draft regulations regarding infrastructure loans were presented.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and community matters, including the allocation of surplus funds for the rehabilitation of a bike path and street paving, and the approval of a list of accounts payable. The council authorized the temporary hiring of an operator-laborer and a mechanic to maintain municipal operations. Additionally, the council committed to supporting a local committee's participation in the Kraft Hockeyville competition and authorized the submission of grant applications to the Fonds d'initiatives nordiques. Appointments were made for the board of directors of the Port of Havre-Saint-Pierre and for the representation of the municipal arena projects. Finally, the council formally supported a local business's efforts to recruit temporary foreign workers amidst labor shortages and deposited declarations of pecuniary interests.

The council discussed and accepted the list of properties with outstanding municipal taxes. The council authorized the assistant director general to forward a portion of this list to the MRC de Minganie for the purpose of debt collection as required by the municipal code.

The council meeting addressed several municipal matters, including the provision of financial assistance to various local organizations and the authorization of an bond issue for borrowing regulations. Discussions included support for the Centre d'Action Bénévole for a senior event, the appointment of an external auditor for the 2025 financial report, and authorization for maintenance contracts for the arena's refrigeration system. The council approved adherence to an intermunicipal agreement for emergency rescue services and authorized financial aid applications for active transport projects on two streets. Additionally, the council confirmed an intermunicipal agreement for recyclable materials collection, assigned council members to various municipal committees, approved a collaboration protocol with the local cultural center, updated the municipal cultural policy, and formally adopted the mission statement for the local cultural and interpretation center.

The council meeting addressed various municipal topics, including financial contributions for local school events and international cruise development. Personnel actions were taken, such as the temporary replacement of the urban planning and environment coordinator and mandates for mediation and work environment analysis. The council authorized the establishment of an asbestos and hazardous materials management register, adopted a motion for intellectual freedom in public libraries, and expressed formal support for the modernization project of the Sept-Îles regional hospital. Additionally, the council approved aerial photography services, updated the rental policy, committed funding for an ecocentre project, and finalized the adoption of tax and service fee regulations for the current year.