Marie‑Josée Couture

The council meeting covered a broad range of municipal topics, including the filing of the 2025 financial report and a report on the list of hired personnel. The council discussed and provided guidance on resolutions for the Québec Agglomeration Council, including contracts for road maintenance, plumbing, heating, IT services, and various land acquisitions for the TramCité project. Additionally, the council approved a request for electrical infrastructure installation, authorized budget transfers, approved an architectural integration plan for a property on Route 138, and mandated the addition of stop signs at a specific intersection. Decisions were made regarding change directives for the municipal garage expansion, and the release of a contract holdback for ice rink maintenance was authorized. Finally, notice of motions was given for several regulations concerning the compensation of elected officials, municipal retirement schemes, and contractual management, alongside the adoption of a regulation amendment regarding domestic animals.

The agenda includes public consultations regarding urban planning and minor derogations for properties, the deposit of ministerial letters concerning local road programs, and the review of financial and budgetary documents. The meeting also addresses various motions, including financial aid for community organizations, legal proceedings, and budget transfers. Furthermore, it covers multiple architectural integration plans, public works contracts for road improvements and infrastructure projects, as well as contractual management regulations and emergency service agreements.

The meeting agenda includes public consultations regarding minor derogation requests for properties on rue de la Futaie and rue de l'Hêtrière, as well as architectural integration plans. The council will address various administrative and public works matters, including the presentation of budget control reports, budget transfers, and the authorization of a multi-family construction project. Several municipal contracts will be reviewed for adjudication, including services for laboratory quality control, supply of municipal products, and construction supervision. Furthermore, the council will discuss progress payments and the release of contract retentions for various municipal projects, including the municipal garage, city hall renovations, and library improvements, along with an amendment to budget control regulations.

The council meeting addressed several urban planning projects, including minor derogations and architectural integration plans for various properties. Financial reports, such as check lists and budget transfers, were deposited. The council discussed and expressed formal reservations regarding the Québec-Toronto high-speed train project, emphasizing the need for a precise route and complete financial framework. Additionally, the council approved financial aid for local community organizations and authorized a defense mandate for a judicial review case. Membership in a joint insurance program with the Union des municipalités du Québec was also approved.

This 2026 Action Plan for the City of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures outlines measures to foster an inclusive and accessible community for people with disabilities. It focuses on promoting awareness, enhancing accessibility to municipal services, facilities, information, and employment, and ensuring adaptation for emergency situations and the procurement of accessible goods and services. The plan aims to remove obstacles and support the full social participation and integration of individuals with disabilities within the city.