Kimberly Ouellette

The council meeting addressed various municipal financial and administrative matters, including the authorization of payments for ongoing infrastructure projects such as embankment stabilization, pump station rehabilitation, and the renovation of the Pavillon des bénévoles. Council members reviewed and approved multiple professional service contracts for engineering, architectural, and auditing services. Planning and urbanism decisions were made regarding architectural site plans and a minor derogation request. Legislative actions involved the introduction and adoption of new by-laws concerning contract management and municipal court agreements. Additionally, human resources items were processed, including staff hiring, retirements, and probation confirmations.

The council held a special meeting to adopt the municipal budget for the 2025 fiscal year, covering revenues and expenditures across various departments including public security, transportation, environmental hygiene, and recreation. Additionally, the council accepted the deposit of the triennial capital program for 2025 through 2027. A brief citizen question period was held before the adjournment of the session.

This document outlines the Sustainable Development Plan for Les Cèdres, initiated in 2011, to address socio-economic and environmental challenges and foster modernity and growth. It establishes the 'Les Cèdres-Vision 2040' and is structured around four main strategic axes: territory planning, environment, economy, and social and cultural development. The plan aims to guide concrete actions over a long-term horizon, ensuring development meets present needs without compromising future generations by integrating environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

The council meeting addressed the authorization of a budget envelope of $200,000 for temporary wastewater management measures in the Domaine Lucerne sector, funded by the municipality's unallocated accumulated surplus. Additionally, the council designated the Director General and Clerk-Treasurer as the authorized representative for the municipality in a legal case before the Court of Quebec, Small Claims Division.

This policy aims to build an inclusive, active, and supportive community where all citizens can thrive, regardless of age, by integrating family and senior-friendly municipality initiatives. It focuses on several key areas including enhancing security, transport, and mobility; improving accessible public spaces; promoting volunteering and local organizations; valuing nature; strengthening social cohesion and inclusion; and protecting the environment. The plan covers strategic axes such as housing, leisure, culture, community life, citizen participation, communication, education, global health, and local economy, with the vision of fostering intergenerational ties and collective vitality within the municipality.