France Gervais

This action plan for Maskinongé outlines strategic initiatives across several key areas. It focuses on land use and environment, culture, leisure, sport, housing, mobility, transport, citizen participation, and health and community support. Key objectives include ensuring pedestrian and cyclist safety, promoting responsible water usage and composting, developing intergenerational activities and adapted infrastructures, improving library services, enhancing community engagement and volunteering, and making health and prevention programs accessible to seniors and families.

The council discussed the vacancy of councillor seat #4 and set the date for the by-election. They approved financial accounts and the monthly budget report. A new zoning regulation regarding the keeping of chickens in urban areas was adopted, along with a regulation governing the rental of the Dr-Roland-Bernèche Community Centre. Other key topics included an intermunicipal agreement for a fire prevention technician, the approval of a loan by-law for the Régie d'Aqueduc de Grand Pré, authorization for an invitation to tender for building demolition, and acceptance of various project submissions for community park improvements. Additionally, the council addressed a minor variance request, a request regarding garden boxes for a school, supported a grant application for Manoir Jésus-Marie Inc., and delegated representatives for the Réseau BIBLIO CQLM annual assembly.

The council discussed and officially confirmed the completion of eligible works for the Parc nature project as part of the Municipal Infrastructure Program for Seniors (PRIMA).

The Council held an extraordinary meeting to address a legal request regarding the judicial recognition of property rights by acquisitive prescription for a specific lot. The Council resolved to agree to a settlement regarding this property matter, as the municipality is a party to the proceedings due to its ownership of an adjacent parcel of land.

The council discussed and authorized the payment of various accounts and reviewed the budget report for March 2026. Several zoning amendments were addressed, including regulations for refrigerated trailers in agricultural zones, recreational poultry in urban areas, and building occupation and maintenance standards. Furthermore, the council approved the code of ethics for elected officials, authorized calls for tenders for asphalt work on Saint-Patrice and Pied-de-la-Côte, and accepted various submissions for municipal services. Other actions included granting sponsorships for community events, processing a minor zoning variance for a property on Rang de la Rivière Sud-Est, and providing water consumption forecasts to the local water board.