Mario Gauthier

The council meeting covered various administrative and municipal matters. Key actions included the approval of accounts payable, the presentation of the 2024 water management report, and the authorization to apply for financial assistance for the multipurpose room at the recreation center. The council formally requested that the federal government recognize Canada Post services as essential during labor disputes. Furthermore, the meeting involved the cancellation of surplus working fund financing for past capital projects, the authorization to destroy specific archived documents, and a revision of the mileage reimbursement rate. The council also supported the Zachary Miron Movement regarding energy drink consumption among youth. Contracts were awarded for exterior renovations at the Maison Limoges-Perron, HVAC maintenance, and road resurfacing. Several minor variances for properties were reviewed, and decisions were made regarding minimum parking space requirements and financial exemptions. Additionally, amendments to municipal bylaws concerning budgetary control and animal management were adopted.

The council addressed several administrative and operational matters, including the condemnation of defamatory actions against municipal employees and the establishment of a formal framework for processing and prioritizing requests addressed to the general management. Financial actions included the ratification of the administration commission report, the approval of payments for city hall renovations and building exterior repairs, and the formal acknowledgment of the 2025 financial report and auditor's findings. Furthermore, the council approved a partnership agreement for a community sustainability program, authorized a funding agreement with the regional municipal county for climate transition projects, and set temporary parking restrictions for upcoming national holiday celebrations. Additional business included compliance measures for water meter installation in commercial properties, approval of an architectural integration plan for a building expansion, and the introduction of draft regulations concerning municipal budget controls and animal control policies.

The council authorized members to attend various upcoming external events. They approved an adjustment to the working conditions of an employee and authorized a letter of agreement regarding the extension of a probationary period for a firefighter. Several site planning and architectural integration requests were approved following recommendations from the urban planning advisory committee. The council awarded a contract for strategic planning support to Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton & Cie. Additionally, they adopted regulations regarding service pricing and authorized an expenditure and loan for capital projects.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters including the management of municipal contracts for recycling, waste labor, and security services. Key decisions involved the modification of administrative structures within finance and human resources, the authorization of various signage and environmental initiatives, and several planning approvals for residential and commercial developments. Furthermore, the council gave notice of motions for upcoming regulatory changes regarding fees and capital borrowing, and adopted a revised code of ethics for elected officials.

The board meeting covered several municipal administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the proclamation of the Daffodil Month, the allocation of budget surpluses to infrastructure, and various appointments to committees. The council discussed the gifting of playground equipment to a local school, the approval of an municipal housing office budget, and authorized confidentiality agreements related to high-speed rail projects. Furthermore, the council addressed development plan requests, authorized a new lease for billboard advertising, and initiated revisions to the code of ethics and internal regulations for municipal meetings. Additionally, the council managed personnel issues, including new hires, leaves of absence, and the termination of a committee member mandate.