Pat Miljour

The council approved the 2026 meeting calendar, authorized the closure of the municipal office during the holiday period, and supported a funding application for the 150th-anniversary celebration. Key actions included the adoption of an HR policy on overtime management, approval of holiday-related expenditures, and acknowledgement of the completed 2022 audit. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of paid accounts, accounts payable, and petty cash for November. Committee reports covered urban planning, public works, and activities of local community associations. The meeting also addressed public inquiries regarding cellular service, streetlights, snow removal, and municipal transparency.

Le conseil a procédé à l'assermentation des nouveaux membres. Une résolution a été adoptée pour établir les pouvoirs de signature concernant les chèques municipaux et les documents officiels, autorisant le maire et la directrice générale à signer ces documents au nom de la municipalité.

The council meeting was convened for the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. The approved budget includes specific millage rates for general taxes, police services, fire services, environment, and MRC shares.

The Council discussed several administrative and financial items. Key topics included the cessation of snow removal services on Balm of Gilead road, the upcoming 2026 Winter Carnival, and the approval of financial disbursements for December. The Council also reviewed the 2026 budget, property assessment re-evaluations, and maintenance plans for municipal equipment, including a backhoe. A proposal was introduced to rename Bethany Hall to reflect its secular community-based origins. Public questions addressed events for the 150th anniversary, committee formations for Mont O'Brien, and heritage inventory processes.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and municipal affairs, including the appointment of a councillor responsible for the library and a pro-mayor. Key actions included the adoption of a revised snow removal regulation, the appointment of municipal representatives for the Age-Friendly Municipality program, and a formal request to the Ministry of Transportation for the installation of sidewalks on Route 301 and a four-way stop at a specific intersection to improve pedestrian safety. The council also formally renamed Bethany Hall to Centre Communautaire Danford Lake in accordance with the principles of religious neutrality. Financial items included the approval of paid accounts, accounts payable, and petty cash for the previous month. Other discussions covered committee reports on urban planning, public works, municipal properties, and upcoming community events like the spaghetti supper and the 50/50 raffle.