Pat Miljour

This strategic plan, initiated in Fall 2022 through extensive consultations, defines a roadmap for the City of Alma for the period 2023-2027. It outlines the city's long-term direction, leveraging a clearly defined mission, vision, and values, and identifies key strategic areas ('axes d'intervention'). The plan aims to guide targeted actions to effectively address challenges and serve its citizens, enabling the city to achieve its short, medium, and long-term objectives.

The Council discussed urban planning advisory committee reports and zoning exemption requests for agricultural lands. Several property renovation projects and architectural implementation plans were reviewed, covering various street addresses and heritage districts. The meeting included the renewal of a service agreement with the Red Cross for disaster victims and the acquisition of street extensions. Contracts were awarded for the procurement of an all-terrain vehicle, independent professional audit services for 2016-2020, and the operation of a municipal animal pound. Additional topics included municipal financial contributions to the Alma Commercial Development Corporation, early retirement notifications, sponsorship for a bike tour, and future municipal policy regarding aggressive dog regulations.

The council meeting addressed several municipal matters, including the issuance of proclamations for National Organ and Tissue Donation Week and the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Financial discussions included the cancellation of a reserve fund previously established for COVID-19 pandemic impacts and the authorization of a grant for the drone system prequalification center project. Additionally, the council reviewed a request for property tax exemption for the local library service center and approved a mandate for a noise study at the intersection of Boulevard Maurice Paradis and Rue Scott to address resident concerns.

The council discussed the adoption of the 2022 regular meeting schedule, approved the revised 2021 budget for the municipal housing office, and fulfilled requirements for the filing of financial interest declarations. Key agenda items included the municipal commission's audit compliance reports regarding budget adoption and capital works programs. Contracts and professional service mandates were awarded for architectural and engineering services for the construction of a recreation pavilion in the north sector.

The special council meeting focused primarily on the adoption of the agenda and subsequent resolutions involving significant municipal expenditures. Key discussions included the adoption of Resolution 483-2026, which decrees works and borrowing up to $1,061,325 for the rehabilitation of a portion of Chemin de la Dam-en-Terre, partially covered by financial aid from the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. Additionally, Resolution 484-2026 was adopted, decreeing works and borrowing up to $3,713,469 for the rehabilitation of Chemin Saint-Michel, culvert replacement, and drainage improvements, also supported by provincial funding.