Karyne Bergeron

The council meeting included the election proclamation of a new councillor, reviews of financial reports and budgetary transfers, and the approval of various administrative and municipal service contracts. Key actions involved the renewal of prosecutor mandates, allocations for pay equity, appointments to external boards, authorization of temporary borrowing for road infrastructure, approval of janitorial services contracts, and intermunicipal snow removal agreements.

The council addressed several financial and administrative matters, including the review of expenditure budgets and financial activity reports. Key legislative actions involved amendments to bylaws concerning the remuneration of elected officials, revisions to traffic and parking regulations, and updates to drinking water source protection measures. The council approved road infrastructure projects under the Local Road Assistance Program and authorized the demolition of a municipal building. Additionally, the council processed minor zoning variances for residential construction, reviewed traffic circulation regulations, and confirmed the hiring of an administrative assistant for the Urban Planning and Environment Department.

The council meeting addressed a variety of administrative and project-related matters. Key topics included a report on the death of a citizen, monthly activity reports from the Director General, and the review of delegated powers and budgetary transfers. The council discussed and approved contracts related to environmental laboratory services, the acquisition of vehicles for public works, and asphalt supply. Infrastructure projects were a significant focus, with approvals for the redevelopment of a drinking water station and geotechnical studies for a future wastewater treatment plant. Financial resolutions included borrowing bylaws for aqueduct upgrades, infrastructure repairs, and LED street lighting conversions. Additionally, the council reviewed zoning and subdivision bylaws and authorized a grant application for regional partnership and digital transformation.

The council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss and approve the 2026 municipal budget and the 2026-2028 three-year capital fixed asset program. Key topics included a 3.4% property tax rate increase, salary adjustments for staff and firefighters, cost changes for waste management and MRC services, and allocations for infrastructure projects such as road repairs, fire station expansion, and municipal facility maintenance. Additionally, the council discussed the adoption of the taxation by-law for the 2026 fiscal year.

The meeting centered on a public consultation regarding a project involving the development of a triplex on specific lots within a zone currently restricted to single-family dwellings. Key discussion topics included a request to reduce the required building footprint below the standard zoning regulation requirements. The Urban Planning Advisory Committee reviewed the file and recommended its adoption, leading to this public forum to address inquiries and remarks regarding the project constraints and regulatory compliance.