Marc-André Bergeron

The board discussed various municipal administrative items, including contract approvals for biological monitoring of habitats, traffic studies, municipal light maintenance, and professional building services. Key topics included authorization for financial contributions to greening initiatives, approval of financial aid for athletes and organizations, appointments to municipal positions, and the approval of several bylaws related to zoning, industrial development projects, and municipal fees. The council also addressed land cessions for school construction projects and the municipality's participation in insurance groups.

The council meeting covered several operational and administrative topics. Key actions included the approval of contract awards for water meter installation and professional services for well systems, the adoption of a document and archive management policy and a conservation schedule, and the granting of financial aid to various athletes. Human resources matters included the hiring of contract personnel and the creation of a new director position. Planning and urban development items involved the approval of architectural integration plans, multiple minor variance requests for specific properties, and the adoption of a by-law regarding nuisances and public order.

The meeting served as a public consultation regarding the future of the former golf course land in Candiac. Key discussion topics included the rationale for initiating the consultation process, the city's current position regarding zoning and development, and financial considerations for the site. The city clarified that there is no active development project for the land and emphasized a commitment to a transparent, thorough, and inclusive consultation process moving forward, involving citizens in the evaluation of future options.

The meeting served as the third phase of a public consultation process regarding the future development of the former Candiac golf course. Participants engaged in a workshop to establish evaluation criteria for potential development concepts that will be submitted by citizens. The session outlined the process for submitting these concepts, emphasized the importance of ensuring equity between districts during analysis, and provided information on the tools available to residents for preparing their proposals.

The council convened to present and formally adopt the 2026 municipal budget, covering pricing, compensation, and taxation with a total financial allocation of $72,535,300. Additionally, the meeting included a question period regarding the budget agenda item prior to the session's adjournment.