Nancy Fontaine

The council meeting addressed a variety of administrative and municipal issues. Key discussion topics included a financial contribution for church grounds maintenance, support for a community center project in a neighboring municipality, and approval of expense accounts. The council discussed participation in the FQM annual congress and housing office forms. Significant zoning and public works projects were deliberated, such as amending zoning regulations for shed heights, gravel and asphalt work on various municipal roads, tree management, and infrastructure for parks and sports facilities, including pickleball court and community center projects. The council also addressed recycling collection policies and the potential for a grant application regarding fitness equipment for seniors.

The council meeting addressed a variety of administrative and municipal operational topics. Key discussions and approvals included the adoption of financial statements, the purchase of maintenance equipment such as a heated asphalt trailer and a lawn mower, and the commissioning of engineering services for paving projects on Rang Saint-Joseph and Rang 7. The council reviewed reports on waste management, including the evaluation of electric trucks and pilot projects for waste storage. Additionally, plans for a pickleball court using concrete and a community garden project were approved, and updates were provided on community center housekeeping and library network membership.

The council discussed and took actions on several items, including financial support for the La Tablée du village event, membership in the Conseil régional de l'environnement du Centre-du-Québec, and a request to amend Bill 22 regarding municipal administration burdens. The council also declared interest in the Éco Énergie 360 program, authorized a contract for fire prevention services from 2026-2028, and decided to abolish the administration committee. Furthermore, the council approved the hiring of summer students for road maintenance, approved landscaping work, and participated in a joint call for tenders for septic sludge management. Other topics included budget allocations for various recreational activities, applications for rurality and intergenerational grants, an architectural contract for the municipal garage, and the resignation of the mayor.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on accounting and municipal expenses, along with several administrative and operational topics. Key items cover human resources mandates, hardware upgrades for municipal staff and the library, FQM training and agreements regarding street light LED conversion and environmental regulations, and hiring for janitorial services. Further discussions involve municipal road work, including tree maintenance, asphalt supplies, and infrastructure repairs. Environmental management regarding waste and wastewater treatment, library and recreation projects such as website redesign, and regional council reports round out the agenda.

The council conducted a regular meeting covering various municipal affairs, including the loto-church draw results and financial disbursements for the month. Decisions were made regarding the attendance of the Director General at an ADMQ congress, the initiation of a lawn maintenance project for municipal grounds, and the appointment of a consultant for administrative operations. The council also authorized a citizen consultation for strategic planning, approved participation in a regional water information day, and discussed day camp fee reimbursements and the organization of an Easter egg hunt. Furthermore, the council supported a national mobilization regarding Postes Canada's book mailing rates and addressed internal operational matters, including library equipment purchases and green patrol initiatives.