Nathalie Troquet-Marsh

The extraordinary council meeting focused on significant financial planning matters. Key discussions and resolutions included the adoption of the agenda, the presentation and unanimous adoption of the 2026 municipal budget estimates, and the presentation and unanimous adoption of the three-year capital works program for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The meeting concluded after a brief question period.

The agenda for the meeting was adopted, excluding the approval of the minutes from the November 10, 2025, regular meeting. Key discussions and resolutions included approving disbursements totaling $82,738.26 as of November 30, 2025. The council approved a $40.00 donation to École Monseigneur-Labrie for the graduating class album and a $500.00 donation to the Centre D'Action Bénévole de la Minganie for food baskets. The schedule for the 2026 regular council meetings was adopted, along with the adoption of Tax and Compensation Bylaw #001-12-2025 for 2026. A contract for the surveillance and winter maintenance of the ice rink for the 2025-2026 season was awarded to Dario Déraps for $15,600.00. The council reviewed the 2025 public register extract of declarations of gifts and monetary interest declarations. Resolutions were passed to deposit applications for feasibility studies concerning an inter-municipal fire protection service with the municipality of Natashquan under the MAMH (FRR -- Volet 4) and the Plan Nord (Fonds D'initiatives Nordiques). Appointments were made for representatives to the Corporation du Port Régional de Natashquan, the Comité Consultatif D'Urbanisme (CCU), the Office Municipal D'Habitation (OMH), and the Comité de Pilotage for the Families and Seniors policy update. Furthermore, members were appointed to the Committee Relative to Building Demolition. The council authorized a financial assistance request for a preliminary study regarding maritime recreational-tourist infrastructure at Ile-Michon and another request for the rehabilitation of the Aguanish / Ile-Michon cycling path. The council supported the development of a solar park project by Groupe Axor inc. on municipal lot 5 356 238 and authorized a $480.00 financial contribution to the OMH for resident internet access.

The meeting agenda was adopted and included several key resolutions. The council approved disbursements totaling $145,626.64 as of December 31, 2025, and authorized the clerk-treasurer to pay incompressible municipal bills. Approvals were granted for the 2026 salaries for employees and elected officials. Resolutions were passed concerning the Local Road Assistance Program (PPA-ES and PPA-CE) with Transport Québec, including the approval of related expenditures of $10,100 and $10,631, respectively. The 2026 OMH budget, provided by the Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ), was accepted. A financial support commitment of $500.00 plus the free use of the municipal hall was made for the Maison Nord-Est project, contingent upon its approval by the Société du Plan Nord. The council signed a collaboration agreement for the Health Impact Assessment (EIS) process and mandated staff to manage related activities, including a funding application for active living feasibility studies. The programming for TECQ 2024-2028 infrastructure works was approved, along with support for local and regional tourism development initiatives. Resolution #011-01-2025 regarding a funding application for wetlands and water bodies restoration was repealed, and a new mandate was given to the Organisme des bassins versants Duplessis to submit a financial aid request for preliminary studies under the PRCMHH program. Financial aid of $1,560 was granted to Les Loisirs d'Aguanish for the Winter Carnival.

The meeting covered topics such as the remuneration of municipal elected officials, a paternity leave for the head of public works, hiring a project manager, and the seasonal opening of a road.

The council meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, such as adopting the agenda, reviewing and adopting the minutes from the previous meeting, approving expenditures, and setting the schedule for the 2024 meetings. They also addressed the hiring of rink attendants for the 2023-2024 season, adopting a regulation concerning taxes and compensation for 2024, and reviewing the public register of declarations of gifts and other benefits. Additionally, the council discussed financial assistance for the sanitary block and development project, cybersecurity services, and the nomination of a new member to the urban planning advisory committee. They also reviewed the report from the tourist information office for the 2023 season and discussed the agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the Village-Relais accreditation application.