Patrick Parenteau

The board meeting primarily focused on the hiring of a temporary seasonal road maintenance worker. The council reviewed and discussed the candidacy of Mr. Richard Prevost for the position for the upcoming summer season, including the terms of employment such as the lack of group insurance and pension benefits.

The council discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the list of accounts payable and the payment of annual membership fees. The council addressed a resident's request for civic number identification signs on a private street and a request for support from an organization. Several bylaws were discussed, including amendments to tax rates, methods for publishing public notices, and zoning regulations. The council authorized a call for tenders for asphalt supply and awarded a contract for street sweeping. Furthermore, the meeting covered requests for financial assistance for road infrastructure, the authorization of passage for a sporting event, and the adoption of various permit lists and minor variances. Finally, the council reviewed financial agreements with the City of Victoriaville and addressed resident inquiries regarding potential future projects.

The council conducted an extraordinary meeting focused on procedural and financial matters. Key items included the appointment of an alternate council member for the duration of the meeting due to technical difficulties, and the deliberation on a financial resolution involving a $2,000 expenditure and a $200,000 loan for an acquisition. The council also addressed questions related to a settlement.

The agenda includes the approval of financial reports and the 2025 financial statement, as well as the nomination of an acting mayor. Various financial aid requests for community organizations such as the Quebec Cancer Foundation and local food security initiatives were addressed. Legislation items covered the introduction of new bylaws concerning municipal pre-emption rights and amendments to existing zoning and planning regulations. Public works discussions focused on signage expenditures and authorizing a public call for tenders for snow removal services. Urban planning matters included processing minor variance requests and interventions in natural watercourses, while recreational funding was requested for the acquisition of inflatable games.

The council discussed and approved the hiring of a new administrative assistant. Furthermore, the council deliberated on a counter-offer regarding the acquisition of a lot for municipal recreational and outdoor purposes, specifically modifying conditions related to environmental and geotechnical soil testing and extending project deadlines.