Julien Charest-Landry

The council discussed traffic safety measures, including an upcoming awareness campaign and the deployment of speed monitoring devices and bollards. The session covered the transition toward perennial plantings, waste management strategies on public trails, and the status of infrastructure repairs. Members clarified concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest related to private roads and discussed negotiations with the Chamber of Commerce for a new three-year protocol. Additionally, the council addressed misconceptions regarding financial assistance provided to the Claude-Rodriguez Museum and clarified responsibilities for road maintenance between the municipality and the provincial Ministry of Transport.

The council meeting covered various topics including the recognition of local athletes for excellence, updates on municipal document security measures, and the introduction of a new QR code for agenda access. Discussions also addressed budget preparations, including challenges related to rising costs from external entities like waste management and police services. Other items included updates on leaf collection, the release of the 2026 calendar, and plans for an information session regarding drinking water supplies. Additionally, the council acknowledged the contributions of local volunteer associations, addressed citizen questions regarding traffic safety and street maintenance, and provided updates on projects such as the performance hall and accessibility initiatives.

The council meeting addressed the financial report for the year ending December 31, 2025, highlighting an operating surplus achieved through rigorous expense management and vacant staff positions. Discussions covered administrative transitions, citizen participation initiatives, and financial support provided to community organizations. Infrastructure investments were reviewed, specifically regarding road paving projects and drinking water reservoirs. Additionally, the council addressed citizen inquiries concerning the maintenance of private roads, property tax comparisons for private road owners, results from public consultations, the development of a local history book, and municipal tennis court fees for non-residents.

The council discussed various municipal projects and administrative matters. Key topics included a fundraiser for the Ski Museum, clarification regarding plots of land for sale in the MOS park, the city's participation in an environmental awareness initiative by turning off city hall lights, and an ethics investigation involving a council member. Additionally, the council addressed a new procedure for public question periods, reviewed questions regarding a performance hall project and private water network management, authorized council member expenses for community events, supported a bid to host an international summit, and expressed opposition to provincial legislation concerning hazardous materials landfill projects. Finally, the council approved the acquisition of municipal roads and the annual destruction of administrative files.

The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational items, including the approval of paid accounts, the authorization of a payment request for member municipalities, and the adoption of the 2026 operating budget and three-year capital works program. Additionally, the board approved the 2026 meeting schedule, insurance invoice, and authorized payments for municipal services. Contractual discussions included legal services for pumping station equipment, the extension of a contract for tributary characterization, and the repair of aeration floats. The board also supported a regional water protection declaration and requested financial assistance for a birdwatching and public awareness site, while tabling a draft regulation regarding budgetary control and monitoring. An intermunicipal agreement was extended, and a public question period addressed the status of flow rate characterization and reporting.