Julie Roberge

The council discussed and approved various administrative and financial matters, including the adoption of monthly accounts, the submission of a financial aid project for the expansion of the multifunctional center, and an increase to a contract for municipal building office renovations. They authorized hiring for a citizen services role and initiated participation in a rent supplement program. Legislative actions included adopting a regulation for septic tank sludge emptying and introducing a project for contract management. The council accepted a strategic accompaniment offer for the merger of fire services, received a municipal inspector's report on permit values, authorized hiring for public works, and initiated a tender for dike repairs. Additionally, new mandates were approved for salary equity assessment, tree pruning, and a watercourse study.

The board meeting covered several significant items, including the presentation and adoption of the 2025 financial report by Groupe RDL. Key topics discussed included a summary of firefighter interventions, the receipt of MRC refunds for firefighter training, and the appointment of a new administrator to the board. The board authorized the merger of the Régie Incentraide with the Régie des Chutes and reviewed upcoming training regarding fire safety coverage schemes. Administrative actions included approving insurance cost adjustments, initiating a new occupational health and safety committee per CNESST requirements, authorizing the refinancing of an emergency unit loan, and approving an intent to implement a first responder service. Additionally, the board emphasized the importance of annual civil security exercises and coordination between municipalities.

The board reviewed the fire chief's report regarding emergency interventions and formally adopted the revised 2026-2036 fire risk coverage scheme for the MRC d'Arthabaska. Financial business included the deposition of salary lists and results statements, as well as the approval of paid accounts for the previous two months. Additionally, the board discussed potential safety and comfort modifications for a VTT vehicle used in rescue operations, concluding that a cost assessment and procedural review with the MRC are required before proceeding.

The council discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the purchase of new office furniture, appointments of municipal officers, and the proclamation of Volunteer Action Week. Legislative actions included the adoption of a revised code of ethics for municipal officials and the introduction of a new regulation regarding septic tank cleaning fees. Public security projects involved the fusion of fire protection boards. Urban planning discussions covered a request to amend provincial legislation concerning wetlands. Infrastructure and transportation topics focused on the renewal of snow removal contracts, the formation of an intermunicipal transport board, the awarding of a contract for ditch mowing, and the authorization of professional services for culvert repairs and water asset management. The council also approved the purchase of containers for agricultural plastic collection and provided a letter of support for recreational infrastructure improvements in a neighboring municipality.

The council meeting addressed several municipal actions, including the approval of monthly expenses and a construction contract payment for the Phase 2 pipe replacement project. The council expressed unanimous support for a community strike movement and adopted new regulations regarding building maintenance and septic tank drainage fees. Furthermore, a new health and safety policy for employees was adopted. Other actions included delegating first responder management to the Régie intermunicipale Incentraide, initiating a project to assess and repair a dike rupture on the 6th rang, and launching a curbside collection project for agricultural plastics in collaboration with the MRC d'Arthabaska.