Maxime Zniber

The council discussed various administrative matters including account approvals for the month, authorization of signatories, and the hiring of temporary personnel. Public works agenda items focused on road leveling, infrastructure contracts for site containers, street repairs, and invitations for tenders regarding stone supply and road painting. The meeting also addressed inter-municipal agreements for residential connections, urban planning projects, and cultural initiatives such as National Day celebrations, permits, and fireworks acquisition.

The council discussed and authorized the sale of a municipal property on Rue Grégoire and amended the associated real estate contract. They adopted the 2026 taxation regulation, approved a settlement agreement regarding a psychological harassment case with a former employee, and issued notices of motion for loans related to water network connections and fire hydrant installations. Additionally, the council approved temporary layoffs for public works staff, set the municipal contribution for adapted transport services for 2026, and updated the family policy, which included modifications to various subsidy programs for citizens.

The municipal council meeting addressed numerous items across several departments. Key discussions included adopting the agenda (with an addition for a grant application for a municipal garage), receiving and adopting the 2024 financial statements and auditor's report, and approving accounts payable for September and October 2025. In fire protection, the council renewed the fire prevention agreement with the Régie intermunicipale St-Grégoire et Ste-Brigide-d'Iberville for 2026 and authorized payment for renovations to the fire station. Under public works, a grant application for the municipal garage construction was approved. Environmental hygiene matters involved approving urgent sewer line repairs, pending legal verification, though the mayor vetoed the resolution for reconsideration. Additionally, two council members were delegated to the water supply board, and the council ratified the request for review concerning a monetary administrative penalty related to the wastewater treatment plant's non-compliance. Zoning matters included authorizing minor variances for properties on rue St-Jean/rue Leduc and rang des côtes. Finally, an agreement for the use of premises with École Capitaine Luc-Fortin for the 2025-2026 season was approved.

The special session addressed several administrative matters. Key resolutions included the unanimous adoption of the agenda, the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget, and the adoption of the three-year capital investment program for 2026-2027-2028. Furthermore, a notice of motion was given regarding the 2026 taxation by-law, proposing sufficient tax rates to cover operating expenses of $3,501,255. The session concluded after the question period.

The regular council meeting addressed numerous administrative items. The agenda was adopted with modifications, including adding and removing specific points. Key discussions included the hiring of a new administrative secretary, approval of November 2025 accounts, renewal of the FQM membership for 2026, scheduling the 2026 council meeting calendar, and extending the contract for the interim General Manager, Clerk & Treasurer. The council approved modifications to the wastewater treatment plant update project to reduce costs by removing the biodisc and adding drying beds. Decisions were also made regarding mandatory training for elected officials following the recent general elections, the submission of a candidate for the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Seniors, and the rotation schedule for the substitute mayor. In department matters, the purchase of a bunker washer was approved, and the mayor's veto regarding urgent sewer/road repairs was ratified, leading to the approval of contract awards for sewer repair and collapse remediation to Forino Excavation. Committee appointments were made for various sectors, and financial contributions were approved for Maison HINA and the Fabrique de la paroisse St-Georges d'Henryville.