Marc Bouffard

The committee held a meeting to review several planning applications. Key topics included the approval of a tentative subdivision plan for a property on North Tetagouche Road, the approval of a variance for a driveway width at Anderson Point Lane, the authorization of a commercial daycare with 30 spaces at a property on Vallée Lourdes Drive, and the approval of a new multi-unit residential building on St. Peter Avenue, which involved discussions regarding potential impacts on neighboring properties, including concerns over privacy, traffic, and security.

The council received a presentation on the Communauté francophone accueillante (CFA) Chaleur initiative regarding support for Francophone newcomers and a proposal to rezone 1005 St. Anne Street for a multi-family residential complex. Financial approvals included the monthly accounts payable and a renewal of the Scotiabank banking agreement with adjusted credit limits. The council initiated the first readings of by-laws concerning the establishment of a Business Improvement Area and the regulation of municipal council proceedings. Additionally, the council adopted a five-year provincial-municipal highway partnership plan and received a report on the North Tetagouche Recreation Center.

The council reviewed a proposal to repurpose the St. Anne Recreation Center into a community facility and a request for a waiver of parking fees for Flexgo buses. Several municipal by-laws were discussed, including rezoning applications for 1005 St. Anne Street to facilitate townhouse development. The council approved the appointment of an Assistant City Clerk, adopted a five-year capital investment plan, initiated a rezoning process for 2321 Rough Waters Drive to allow for a wood pallet production business, and awarded a major infrastructure tender for Miramichi Avenue and Bridge Street.

The council discussed and approved the 2025 audited financial statements and authorized a transfer from the General Operating Reserve Fund. Several by-laws were adopted, including amendments to the municipal plan and zoning by-laws for property development. A conditional rezoning agreement was established for a residential project on St. Anne Street, which includes specific terms related to storm water management, geotechnical stability, and fire safety. Additionally, the council repealed housing grant policies, appointed a new Planning Director, authorized the sale of surplus municipal land for economic development, and canceled a future scheduled meeting.

The council received a presentation on the Francophone Welcoming Community (CFA) initiative in Chaleur and a public presentation regarding a rezoning application for 1005 Rue Sainte-Anne to facilitate the construction of a multi-family residential complex. The council approved supplier accounts for January 2026, initiated the first reading of bylaws concerning a business improvement area and council procedural rules, and renewed banking agreements with Scotiabank. Additionally, the council adopted the five-year plan for the Provincial-Municipal Roads Partnership Program and set a date to review opposition regarding the aforementioned rezoning request. A report on the North Tetagouche Recreational Centre was also presented.