Pat Miljour

The council discussed various administrative and community matters, including the formation of an intermunicipal service board, the adoption of an ethics and conduct code for municipal elected officials, and the revision of real estate transfer tax rates. Key infrastructure and safety topics included the securement of local road intersections, the assessment of bridge maintenance solutions, and the purchase of snow removal equipment. Additionally, the meeting covered waste management reports, the adoption of an intervention plan for municipal infrastructure, and several urban planning regulatory updates regarding building maintenance, zoning classifications, and conditional uses. Finally, the council approved a new policy and action plan for senior citizens and discussed toponymic regularization.

This document presents the updated Seniors Policy and Action Plan for the Municipalité d'Amherst, aiming to enhance the quality of life for its elderly citizens. Key strategic areas include housing and living environment, transport and mobility, safety, communication, leisure and culture, social development, health and social services, and outdoor spaces and buildings. The plan seeks to promote active aging through enhanced safety, increased participation, and improved health, fostering an inclusive and respectful community environment.

The council meeting addressed a wide range of administrative and municipal matters, including the authorization for a regional technical services agreement, adoption of codes of ethics and transfer tax regulations, and various human resources actions such as hiring for public works and seasonal positions. Public safety discussions focused on parking and traffic regulations, fire safety performance indicators, and emergency responder service agreements. Public works items included bridge evaluation and equipment procurement. Environmental and urban planning agenda items covered the 2026 intervention plan, zoning and building maintenance regulations, as well as minor variances and odonym regularization. Additionally, the meeting included the adoption of a policy for seniors, various grant applications for recreational programs, and the allocation of a subsidy for National Day celebrations.

The council discussed various administrative, public safety, public works, and planning matters. Key topics included the presentation of draft regulations regarding municipal ethics and property transfer taxes, support for collective transport funding, and the adoption of a health, safety, and wellness program. Approvals were granted for electrical work at city hall, human resources consulting services, and legal service agreements. The meeting also addressed the abolition of a specific position within public works, the redistribution of excavated materials, the purchase of a mechanical broom, and various urban planning applications, including a minor variance for a lot on Saint-Louis Street and the naming of new roads. Finally, the council authorized a financial assistance application for a local history interpretation center and confirmed a new banking services agreement.

The council held an extraordinary meeting to discuss and approve the hiring of a new Director General for the municipality, following the upcoming retirement of the current incumbent. The council authorized the Mayor to execute the employment contract and established the terms of the new appointment, including the anticipated start date and probationary period.