Miguel C. Rousseau

The agenda included reviews of financial reports, check registries, and purchasing journals. Correspondences addressed an aqueduct agreement, septic system upgrades, financial aid for park development, and a funding campaign. Discussions covered quality control for road reconstruction, traffic committee recommendations, and administrative items including federal postal service recognition, summer job program funding, and regional social development agreements. Financial operations and loan balance cancellations were reviewed. Human resources proposed the creation of a Finance Department and the hiring of a director. Finally, the council authorized the issuance of infraction notices related to regulatory non-compliance.

The board meeting agenda focused on various municipal affairs, including the adoption of regulations regarding the development of Parc des Tourelles and animal control. Discussions included urban planning requests, street projects, and the authorization of a legal mandate concerning an abandoned building. Furthermore, the meeting addressed public works such as road and culvert repairs, professional services for the municipal library expansion, and various administrative appointments, including human resources hiring for summer camps and financial payments for the Curé-Valois pumping station reconstruction.

The council received and reviewed the mandatory ethics and professional conduct training report for municipal elected officials. The report documents the completion of required training sessions by the mayor and council members, in accordance with the Law on Ethics and Professional Conduct in Municipal Matters.

The council meeting addressed a variety of administrative and municipal matters, including the acceptance of financial reports, payments, and various procurement approvals. Discussions involved the adoption of several municipal regulations regarding fire prevention, zoning, and urban planning. The council also approved financial support for various community organizations, authorized service contracts for infrastructure maintenance and inspection, and confirmed the hiring of personnel for municipal operations and seasonal programs. Additionally, the council reviewed requests concerning land development, including temporary reception of construction works and minor variances, and handled administrative items such as the appointment of an external auditor.

The board meeting covered several significant items, including the acceptance of the purchase journal and accounts payable. Legislative actions included the filing of a motion for a new contract management regulation, and the adoption of several by-laws regarding zoning, fire prevention, and the management of the Fernande-Richard Library. The council authorized the delegation of power to municipal urban planning staff, reviewed the quarterly report of the urban planning department, and supported a land-use application to the agricultural land protection commission. Furthermore, the council awarded contracts for sidewalk construction and street repairs, proclaimed an international day against homophobia and transphobia, supported intellectual freedom in public libraries, and advocated for the amendment of provincial legislation concerning wetland protection and administrative burdens. Additionally, the council addressed organizational matters, including support for community organizations, funding for a summer equipment loan program, various hiring authorizations, and the issuance of animal control infringement notices.