Geneviève Rocheleau

The council received a report on local police department activities for the preceding month. Several contracts were authorized and awarded, including the installation of LED lighting in sports fields, a water distribution network leak detection program, diagnostic services for fire hydrants, professional IT consulting, and the acquisition of networking hardware. The council also approved agreements regarding land use with Hydro-Québec for substation modernization, a maintenance agreement with the City of Dorval for Saint-Régis Boulevard, a union letter of agreement regarding schedule changes for municipal employees, and the procurement of various operational supplies, including signage paint, a tractor, a mower, and vehicle rentals.

The Municipal Council meeting addressed several significant items. The agenda was adopted, and a summary of Police Department activities for January 2026 was presented. Key actions included the approval of a partnership agreement with CPE Les Bois Verts inc., which mandates reserving 60% of childcare spaces for city residents. The Council authorized signing a lease extension with Timex Realty Corp. for warehouse space. A letter of agreement was approved to integrate the title of principal bibliotechnician into the collective agreement with the union. Contracts were awarded for the supply and delivery of a new six-wheel dump truck ($125,207.78 to Venne Ford) and a new 3/4-ton dump truck ($99,999.51 to Venne Ford). The Council approved the list of accounts payable totaling $3,622,063.23 for January 1 to 31, 2026, and ratified staff movement decisions. Financial matters involved applying for up to $60,000 in financial assistance from the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications for a cultural heritage project, authorizing the Treasurer to secure a temporary loan up to $10,000,000 for liquidity needs, and approving the allocation of surplus funds from closed loan by-laws to reduce debt balances during a bond issue scheduled for March 13, 2026. Additionally, the Council approved an unsatisfactory performance assessment for Services d'Infrastructures Vortex inc. regarding a water main lining contract and adopted the first draft of a Zoning By-law amendment (R-2026-199-1).

The agenda for this Regular Meeting included opening subjects such as the approval of the agenda and periods for citizen questions and the police department. Key discussion items involved deeds and agreements, including a partnership agreement with CPE Les Bois Verts inc., a lease authorization with Timex Reality Corp. for warehouse space, and a letter of agreement with Syndicat des fonctionnaires municipaux de Montréal (SCFP). Contracts awarded were for the supply and delivery of two new dump trucks. Financial and administrative items included approval of accounts payable, staff movement, an application for financial assistance to the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications for built cultural heritage knowledge, approval of an unsatisfactory performance assessment for a water main lining contract, and various authorizations regarding bond issues, loan allocations, temporary loans, and conference expenses for several associations. The meeting also addressed regulations, including the notice of motion and adoption of the first draft of a Zoning By-law amendment and the adoption of a By-law concerning municipal works agreements. General business included approvals of recommendations from the Planning Advisory Committee and Traffic Committee, and a Proclamation of special days.

The special sitting of the Municipal Council addressed two primary agenda items. The first was the approval of the agenda for the meeting. The main focus was the adoption of the Municipal Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year, detailing allocations across various expenses such as Administration, Public Safety, Transportation, Environmental Hygiene, Planning, Recreation and Culture, Debt Service, and Agglomeration share, totaling $126,658,000. Following the budget adoption, the Council proceeded to adopt By-Law R-2026-214 concerning taxes for the 2026 fiscal year, which established various tax rates, coefficients, compensation rates, interest/penalty rates, and due dates, including specific amendments to coefficients and rates from the draft version previously tabled.

The regular meeting included the adoption of the agenda and a review of the Police Department's activities for December 2025 during a dedicated period. Key items addressed involved granting consent for a servitude in favor of Hydro-Québec on city property. Contracts were awarded for professional services related to Green Infrastructure Plans under the OASIS Program ($111,321) and for professional services for the plans and specifications of seven BIXI stations ($33,345.91). The Council accepted the bid from Terrassement Jopat Inc. for playground repair and resurfacing at Westwood Park ($75,590.31, excluding option A), and the bid from Bau-Val inc. for the supply and delivery of MG 20 granular materials ($122,139.09). A contract for janitorial services for 2026 was awarded to 9063-4825 Québec inc. for $221,636.70 (including options A and B). Insurance contracts for 2026 were approved, covering general liability, automobile, and property damage. A decision was made not to renew the contract for planting and maintenance of annual flowers with Les Entreprises Daniel Robert for terms starting in 2026. The list of accounts payable for December 2025, totaling $22,721,311.48, was approved. The Council ratified staff movement decisions and appointed new members to the Access to Information and the Protection of Personal Information Committee. Furthermore, the Council agreed to the terms for receiving the Government Contribution under the TECQ program for 2024-2028. Authorization was granted for conference expenses for two building inspectors to attend the COMBEQ annual congress in April 2026 (up to $2,000 per person). Expenditures not exceeding $23,450.95 were authorized for cover incidents and contingencies related to stump removal work. Finally, the Council adopted draft By-law R-2026-216, setting a public consultation for February 10, 2026, and adopted By-laws R-2026-141-4 (concerning the supplemental pension plan surplus assets), R-2026-207 ($4,000,000 loan for curbs, sidewalks, and street resurfacing), and R-2026-208 ($4,000,000 loan for sewer and water main rehabilitation/replacement).