Marie-Ève Boulanger

This policy aims to support families and seniors, recognizing their essential contributions and fostering intergenerational solidarity. It seeks to create an inclusive, safe, and adaptive living environment for the entire population, addressing specific challenges such as seasonality, demographic changes, and limited local services. The plan outlines five strategic orientations to achieve this vision: promoting informed and engaged community living, fostering growth and well-being across generations, encouraging sustainable mobility, diversifying recreational activities, and ensuring community safety and humane care.

The council discussed various administrative and operational matters, including the resignation of the fire safety service director, the termination of an employee, and the approval of 2026 budget projections for the adapted transport service. They authorized the loan of a municipal bus for a school activity, modified the schedule for future meetings, and granted study scholarships for students. The council also approved tax reimbursements, reviewed the monthly building permits report, initiated a financial aid request for firefighter training, established an intermunicipal mutual aid agreement for emergency measures, and reorganized emergency coordination responsibilities. Furthermore, they authorized financial support for a cultural mediation project, adopted a regulation regarding the remuneration and allowances of council members, introduced a project regarding the code of ethics for elected officials, and ratified monthly disbursements.

The council discussed and committed to the Quebec Infrastructure Transfer Program (TECQ) for 2024-2028, approving the necessary documentation and programmatic requirements. Additionally, the council authorized an increase in the municipality's credit line limit with the Caisse Desjardins du Haut-Richelieu by $500,000, bringing the total limit to $800,000 to cover operational expenses before tax revenues are received.

The council discussed and addressed various administrative, financial, and operational matters. Key topics included requests for increased police surveillance, hiring of new municipal personnel, and the adoption of a water source protection plan. Financial actions involved the approval of loan resolutions and the adoption of the 2026 tax regulation. The meeting also covered building and construction permit reports, the appointment of a substitute for the emergency plan coordinator, and the adoption of an annual fire safety report. Additionally, urban planning decisions were made regarding construction projects and minor variances. Cultural and leisure agenda items included support for library services, intellectual freedom, and authorization for several upcoming community cycling and fundraising events. Finally, the council addressed masonry issues at the new garage and adopted regulations concerning expenditure delegations and the remuneration of elected officials.

The special session of the Council addressed the adoption of the agenda for the meeting. Key discussions included holding a closed-door session to discuss human resources matters and the formal abolition of position number 228 following an analysis of organizational needs. The resolution involved terminating the corresponding employee and approving the termination letter and proposed agreement.