Mélisa Camiré

The board discussed several items including public security, such as an amendment to the parking and public way management regulation. Community and cultural matters were reviewed, with the board offering public support for the community strike movement. Environmental topics included the renewal of the COGESAF membership and support for the federation's advocacy regarding water navigation restrictions. Infrastructure discussions covered the TECQ 2024-2028 program, the sale of a municipal Ford F-250 truck, and the awarding of contracts for a culvert repair on Westover Road and the replacement of a dry hydrant on 11e Rang. Financial reports, including the 2025 audited financial summary, were presented and administrative regulations for contract management and loan authorization to address the 2025 deficit were introduced.

The board meeting addressed various municipal matters including the adoption of fire safety regulations and the authorization for the Grand Tour cycling event passage. Key actions involved contracting municipal building inspection services, approving architectural integration plans for a residential project, and formally requesting an amendment to provincial legislation regarding wetland protection notifications. Furthermore, the council awarded contracts for public lawn maintenance and engineering services for road upgrades, approved a new code of ethics for municipal elected officials, and adjusted financial reporting procedures for municipal workshops.

The council discussed various public safety and infrastructure initiatives, including fire safety regulation amendments, the study of a multifunctional path between municipalities, and contracts for road maintenance such as dust suppression and mowing. Financial reports and accounts payable were approved. Administrative actions included the hiring of new staff for the public works department, the resolution of a construction dispute regarding a municipal garage, and updates on fire safety compliance. A public question period addressed topics like the Hydro-Quebec modernization project, environmental protection, and recycling collection services.

The Council discussed and approved several items, including the annual fire safety report, a trail access agreement with Nature Conservancy Canada, and authorization for the Gravelooza cycling event. Legislative actions included notices and adoption of regulations concerning waste management, building occupation and maintenance, and infrastructure plans for specific roads. Financial and administrative approvals covered a tax sale process, inter-municipal agreements, the disbursement of annual subsidies to local environmental and social organizations, and negotiation authorization regarding a construction dispute at the municipal garage.

The regular council session addressed several matters, including the adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Key discussion areas included reports from the Cultural, Community Development, and Environment committees. Under Urban Planning and Development, the council refused a minor variance request for an oversized garage, approved several requests for PIIA (Plans d'Implantation et d'Intégration Architecturale) for construction in steep slope areas, suspended the processing of two other PIIA requests pending additional documentation (one concerning wetland protection margin and another regarding visual impact in a mountainous area), approved a PIIA for a construction on a mountain summit, and proceeded with the appointment of members and a president for the CCU (Comité Consultatif D'urbanisme) for the 2026-2027 mandate. Infrastructure items involved reporting from the committee and authorizing negotiations for mediation regarding rock excavation work at the municipal garage. A notice of motion was introduced for a by-law concerning road standardization projects requiring a loan from the general fund. The financial report included the approval of paid and payable accounts.