George Dolhan

The City Council conducted an extraordinary session to address several administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the amendment of General By-law G1309 regarding winter overnight parking regulations to align with street signage. Furthermore, the council discussed and approved the continuation of employment for several Park, Playground, and Green Space Attendants within the Public Works and Environment Department, as well as the hiring of a Business Development Advisor for the Land Use Planning Department.

The council discussed recent violent incidents at the local Muslim Cultural Center and emphasized the importance of police prevention and awareness initiatives. Additionally, the city is developing a master plan to mitigate climate change impacts and flooding, which includes ongoing water flow monitoring and infrastructure repairs. The council also addressed various municipal agenda items, such as the purchase of new vehicles for police and fire services, zoning bylaw amendments related to composting and residential development, and regulatory updates regarding tree and branch maintenance.

The City Council discussed multiple agenda items, including the status of development projects, wetland and woodland protection, and zoning regulation amendments. Key topics included adjustments to borrowing bylaws for vehicle acquisitions, the division of municipal electoral districts for the upcoming general election, updates to waste collection regulations, and the designation of specific zones for conservation. The Council also addressed public concerns regarding new construction and development impacts, and formally received a citizen petition concerning land development.

The council meeting addressed various regulatory, administrative, and financial matters. Key topics included the abandonment of a zoning regulation project, amendments to zoning and loan regulations concerning infrastructure projects such as road construction, garage entrances, and the maintenance of a nautical center. The council also discussed personnel movements, including retirements and organizational changes within the police and public works departments. Furthermore, contract awards were approved for demolition work, generator replacement, and environmental wastewater analysis. A budget allocation was made to support the operating needs of the environmental department for the remainder of the year.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and municipal matters. Key discussions included the modification of general regulations concerning police retirement, public order, and fine increases. Zoning amendments were approved for new school uses in the industrial park. Personnel actions involved staff appointments, retirements, and contract permanency approvals. Financial items included the approval of municipal contributions, adoption of a 2026 sponsorship plan, the policy for filming on city territory, support for a BAPE process regarding water management in the Montérégie region, and the attribution of multiple contracts for infrastructure projects including sewer extension and equipment maintenance. The council also authorized budget revisions, debt refinancing obligations, and minor zoning derogations for residential properties.