Mélanie Côté‑Dumas

The council meeting included a public consultation on a regulation regarding building maintenance and occupancy. Key actions included the adoption of a new code of ethics and deontology for elected officials, the final approval of a building maintenance regulation, and authorization for stormwater management planning for a real estate project. The council also approved donations to a health clinic, awarded various service contracts for street maintenance, recreational field repairs, and signage, and authorized a survey at a local park. Additionally, the council confirmed event dates for a local festival, approved fire services for a school activity, established a free-access policy for volleyball courts, authorized an intermunicipal paving project, and finalized administrative matters including municipal office closures and staff training.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the adoption of regulations regarding building maintenance and the remuneration of elected officials. Key agenda items involved requesting essential service status for Canada Post, advocating for the repeal of an article in the Land Use Planning and Development Act, and authorizing financial aid applications for local road projects. The council also approved various contracts for municipal infrastructure maintenance, such as signalization and drinking water tank equipment, and addressed human resources by hiring a finance technician. Additionally, the meeting covered recreational activity planning, including authorization for sports events and the rental of sanitary facilities, as well as the progression of the Sainte-Brigide-sur-le-Parc development project through water management regulations.

The council meeting covered a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational matters for the municipality. Key discussion topics included the approval of payment lists, notice of motion regarding the remuneration of elected officials, and support for the construction of an interchange on Highway 35. The council also authorized various municipal contracts for services such as website renewal, vent cleaning, fire hydrant inspection, tree maintenance, drilling works, and wastewater pumping station maintenance. Furthermore, the meeting addressed planning needs for local schools, revisions to the infrastructure program (TECQ 2024-2028), the purchase of ferric sulfate for wastewater treatment, a minor zoning variance request, updates to employment conditions for the leisure coordinator, approval of various community event programs, and the adoption of the 2025 fire safety activity report.

The Council addressed several municipal items, including the approval of accounts payable, progress payments for the Rang de la Rivière Est phase 2 infrastructure project, and the authorization of a legal mandate concerning the municipal complex. Additionally, the Council approved additional professional architectural fees for the municipal complex, the purchase of a replacement controller for the wastewater pumping station sampler, and the acquisition of parts for a lawn tractor in preparation for spring maintenance.

The ordinary council meeting involved several key resolutions and discussions. The agenda was adopted with modifications, including the removal of a point regarding elected officials' compensation and the addition of a structural inspection of the municipal center under 'Miscellaneous Affairs'. The council authorized the payment of accounts payable totaling $73,982.20. Financial support was granted to 'Les enfants de l'Opéra' ($100) and a sponsorship to 'Fondation les foyers Farnham' ($200). A resolution was passed to request collaboration from telecommunication service providers and relevant government bodies to enhance network resilience following recent power outages, ensuring continuity of essential services like 9-1-1. The council approved attendance and registration for the deputy clerk-treasurer for the ADMQ annual congress and a related certification course. A hiring process was authorized for a Deputy Treasurer/Assistant to support the transition for the retiring general manager. Contracts were awarded for the 2026 annual inspection and analysis of fire hydrants, unidirectional flushing of the aqueduct network, and semi-annual maintenance of pond aerators. Additionally, a contract was awarded for sludge measurement at the ponds. Karyana Fortin from GESTIM was appointed as a designated official for building permits and urban planning enforcement, retroactively to January 14, 2026. A mandate was given to GESTIM for drafting a regulation on building occupancy and maintenance. The mayor and deputy clerk-treasurer were authorized to sign the application for the volunteer action support program subsidy. Finally, a mandate was granted to Mire Architecture Inc. for the structural evaluation of the municipal center, as required by the insurance fund.