Dave Timmons

The council held an extraordinary meeting dedicated to the presentation and adoption of the 2026 financial budget and the 2026-2028 three-year capital expenditure program. The meeting included a public question period, authorization for the publication of the 2026 budget summary in the newspaper La Pensée, and the formal adoption of all presented financial documents.

The council authorized several contracts for the infrastructure renovation of municipal services on Rue d'Acton. This included the main construction contract awarded to Groupe AllaireGince Infrastructure Inc., a project supervision contract awarded to WSP Canada Inc., and a materials quality control contract awarded to Solmatech Inc. Furthermore, the council adopted a financing plan for the project with a total budget of $4,194,500, incorporating provincial grant funding, a collaboration agreement with the Ministry of Transport, and the use of the municipality's accumulated surplus.

The board meeting covered a wide range of municipal topics including the authorization of park use for various community events and initiatives, such as an intercultural activity, a fundraising launch, and a senior hockey season. The council approved financial measures including the issuance of loans for infrastructure, the cancellation of residual balances on past loans, and the adoption of a new municipal tax collection policy. Personnel matters included hiring authorizations for a student gymnastics instructor and a part-time firefighter. The council also authorized payments for pavement marking, stadium lighting upgrades, and the purchase of firefighting equipment. Additionally, a temporary support mandate for the urban planning department was granted, and votes of thanks and congratulations were extended to local community event organizers.

The council discussed various municipal matters, including the authorization for an outdoor cinema project, the approval of a five-year spatial needs plan with the local school service center, and the authorization of a community humor event. Additionally, the council approved the use of a public park for an agricultural event and permitted temporary event tents for sidewalk sales. Financial approvals included progress payments for road rehabilitation and generator upgrades at a pumping station, as well as the ratification of municipal payments. The council also formally adopted a zoning amendment, renewed insurance policies, finalized the termination of an employee, and authorized an addendum to the general manager's employment contract. The meeting concluded with a vote of appreciation for a local gymnastics club and a question period for the public.

The council discussed several administrative and community matters. Key topics included a financial contribution to the Les Matins Solidaires breakfast program at École Saint-André, the evaluation and feasibility study for a new sidewalk on Rue d'Acton, and access permits for the Donald-Martin Park chalet for an upcoming cycling event. Additionally, the council authorized the sale of alcohol permits for sports events, approved payment for the replacement of the city hall generator, and confirmed the hiring of summer student staff for gymnastics and part-time firefighters. A request for regional management of street sweepings was also acknowledged, and congratulations were extended to a council member for 20 years of service.