Jade Poisson Harwood

The meeting includes the presentation of the 2025 financial and auditor's reports, the introduction of a new municipal regulation regarding service tariffs, and the approval of a loan for the Lac Desmarais water retention project. Financial support and facility usage grants were discussed for local associations. The agenda also covers various infrastructure contracts including road work, modular classroom rentals, public safety communication systems, and environmental services. Planning topics include minor zoning variances, and community development projects include the design of active mobility plans and park improvements, alongside procurement of horticulture and building maintenance services.

The council meeting addressed various regulatory and operational matters. Key agenda items included the passage of a new ethics code for elected officials, the repeal of several financial reserve bylaws, and the authorization of a temporary regulation concerning water and sewage system capacity. Additionally, the council approved modifications to off-road vehicle circulation bylaws and granted a contract for potable water treatment supplies. Zoning amendments were adopted regarding building occupation and maintenance, fence construction standards, and commercial zone usage. The council also authorized the destruction of municipal archives, set an official to oversee environmental zoning regulations, and committed to financial participation in the Quebec Games.

The council meeting covered various municipal administrative and financial topics. Key discussion items included the review and approval of several by-laws, the awarding of contracts for municipal insurance, culvert repairs, paving works, and technical services for church maintenance. The council also addressed social and environmental matters such as the annual budget for the municipal housing office, the recruitment of a new coordinator for urban planning and environment, and the authorization of a temporary public space occupation for a commemorative event. Additionally, the council approved a survey project for the arena and handled budget revisions and payments.

The assembly meeting agenda includes various municipal administrative and operational matters such as the deposit of reports on correspondence, delegation of powers, hiring, and property disposal. Significant legislative items include notice and deposit for a loan by-law regarding dam maintenance at Lac Desmarais and amendments to by-laws concerning environmental committees and municipal service tariffs. The agenda also covers the awarding of several contracts related to employee group insurance, roadwork repairs and paving, procurement of supplies for water treatment, and engineering expertise for soil conservation. Additionally, the municipality will discuss partnership with a family services organization, adoption of the municipal housing budget, recruitment for urban planning, and various cultural and recreational service contracts, including tennis court construction and church maintenance.

The Regular Session covered numerous items, primarily focusing on finance and by-laws. Key discussions included giving notice and tabling several new regulations: one concerning the code of ethics for elected officials (Règlement no 744), one on the capacity of sewage and wastewater systems (Règlement no 739), one repealing various financial reserve regulations (Règlement no 747), and one amending the off-road vehicle circulation by-law (Règlement no 688-2026-A). The Council adopted Règlement no 746 to create a financial reserve for the municipality's centennial festivities in 2035 and granted subsidies totaling $115,045.00 to lake associations. A contract (A-2026-04) was awarded to Mission Maestro Inc. for implementing a municipal management IT platform. Public safety involved awarding a consultation service contract (SP-2026-01) for vital emergency response improvement and AED deployment. In public works, a call for tenders (V-2026-01) was launched for paving on Chemin Bouffard. Environmentally, contracts were awarded for natural asset management phase 2 and for developing plans for a retention basin. Zoning discussions included adopting the second draft of amendments (D and E) to the Zoning By-law no 474, and a request for permanent occupation of public domain (Lot 6 530 909). The Council also decided to formally express concerns to the MRC du Val-Saint-François regarding the impact of new government orientations on noise constraints on municipal development.