Martin Tardif

The council discussed various urban planning issues, including a refusal of a minor variance request for a garage, approval of a minor variance for another garage project, and the rejection of a plan for a new commercial sign. Key administrative actions included the appointment of members to a sustainability development committee, the hiring of personnel for various public service positions, and the approval of the payment of accounts payable. Furthermore, the council authorized participation in an association symposium and awarded a contract for street paving, curbing, and lighting. Several regulations were adopted or updated, including those related to the acquisition of municipal equipment, park development, and the repeal of obsolete loan bylaws. Notice was also given regarding upcoming regulations concerning financial tariffs and building maintenance.

The council meeting focused on the adoption of the agenda and the formal approval of By-law No. VA1-72, which establishes electricity tariffs for the city and their conditions of application. This by-law was introduced to harmonize city electricity service rates with those mandated by Hydro-Québec, as approved by the Régie de l'Énergie, and results in the repeal of the previous By-law No. VA1-28.

The council discussed various administrative matters, including minor derogations, architectural integration plans, and land use authorizations. Several certificates of registration were deposited regarding municipal loan bylaws for equipment and park improvements. Additionally, the agenda covered mandates for municipal insurance, fire safety risk management reports, and project funding applications for the regional MRC. Personnel actions included the hiring and status changes for various staff members in municipal services and the fire department, as well as the adjudication of a contract for a fire prevention vehicle. The council also addressed new bylaws concerning municipal tariffs, housing salubrity, and ethics codes for elected officials and employees.

The council proclaimed the National Positive Mental Health Promotion Day, ratified a partnership agreement for the 2027-2029 benefit concert to support students, and approved the attendance of the Fire Chief at an annual provincial security congress. An agreement was reached for the management of private archives at the Maison de la culture d'Amos. The council supported a funding request for a tourism website project, appointed new personnel to municipal positions including a laborer-operator and a day camp coordinator, and adopted a netiquette policy for social media management. Furthermore, the council decided to continue the second phase of a study regarding the optimization of resources between fire safety services and approved financial support for a school board art event. Several notices of motion and draft regulations were introduced, including those related to the acquisition of municipal equipment, park improvements, the repeal of specific legacy regulations, and the establishment of electricity service tariffs.

The agenda addressed numerous administrative matters and zoning by-law changes. Key decisions included granting minor derogations for property implantation and subdivision for Pétroles Sogrand inc. and Motel Le Crépuscule inc., respectively. Architectural plans for a new sign at La Centrale Coworking were approved. The council appointed members to the revitalization committee, authorized a cost overrun for the construction of a grouped warehouse (Call for Tender 2025-01), and approved a professional services agreement with ICARIUM Groupe Conseil inc. for a fire safety resource optimization study between Amos and Landrienne. Support was granted for the Refuge Pageau's aquatic building project seeking MRC tourist fund assistance. The management agreement for the AMOS-HARRICANA website was authorized. The position of Division Head for the Archives Center was abolished, and a new IT Technician, Mr. Zidane Loïc Tsafouo Tano, was hired. Approval was given for the payment of accounts payable as of January 31, 2026. Authorization was also granted for municipal staff to attend various professional conferences in 2026. Furthermore, the council approved financing via the working capital fund for replacing baseball shelter infrastructure and for structural staircase and 25kV electrical wire replacements in the municipal parking structure. The council also voted to support the Union des Municipalités du Québec's demands regarding immigration programs (PEQ and PTET). Finally, several zoning amendments (VA1-59, VA1-61) and borrowing by-laws (VA1-64, VA1-65, VA1-66) concerning street paving, Route 395 resurfacing, and sanitary main replacements were adopted.