Ron Kelley

The council discussed and addressed various administrative and operational matters, including the approval of financial reports, the adoption of loan bylaws for infrastructure repairs to chemin du Lac-Farmer and equipment procurement, and the support of the Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides regarding postal tariff changes. Strategic decisions were made concerning public safety, such as authorizing road blockades for local charitable events and accepting the annual fire safety report. Additionally, the council managed environmental initiatives, including mandatory septic system inspections and lake preservation programs, and handled multiple urban planning applications, zoning modifications, and permits for construction and renovation projects.

The meeting addressed the awarding of a contract for the supply of crushed aggregates for Notre Dame Street South, where Unis Rock was selected as the lowest compliant bidder. The council also authorized expenses for the installation of geogrid to stabilize specific sections of Notre Dame Street South. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding a budget subsidy, and a question period was held concerning specific road markings.

The meeting agenda addressed various municipal operations, including administrative reports, a new ethics and conduct code project, mediation service agreements, property sales for tax arrears, and financial aid requests. Public safety discussions focused on equipment acquisition and mutual assistance protocols. Public works agenda items involved securing contracts for road maintenance, including marking, dust control, crack sealing, blasting, and geotechnical studies. Environmental initiatives were discussed, such as eco-centre agreements, support for local environmental organizations, and proposed restrictions on watercraft on Lake Wentworth. The urban planning agenda included reviewing recent permits and specific requests for building variances, construction of garages, and property developments.

The ordinary session focused on adopting the agenda, which included adding follow-up on an access to information request regarding Rue du Domaine and a public participation item. Key declarations included information on the adoption of the budget and taxation by-laws for upcoming extraordinary sessions, and updates on grant applications for specific roads. The Council addressed administrative matters by accepting reports on salaries, purchases, disbursements, and capital expenditures for December 2025, totaling over $906,000. A notice of motion was given for the 2026 municipal taxes and tariffs by-law. The Council resolved to proclaim March 13 as the National Day for the Promotion of Positive Mental Health and reiterated the importance of receiving a specific document from the Ministry of Environment regarding an environmental report. Public safety discussions led to a decision to install signage prohibiting fireworks. The Public Works Committee report covered the approval of the TECQ program 2024-2028 version 1 planning. The Environment Committee approved an agreement with Éco-corridors laurentiens for the conservation servitude monitoring of the Sentiers des Orphelins trails and appointed a new member to the advisory committee. Urban planning discussions included accepting a minor variance for a street right-of-way width on Chemin de l'Adiante, requesting a monetary contribution for parks and natural spaces related to a subdivision permit, and initiating the process to officially remove the street name 'rue Bernard'. A new member was appointed to the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, and certificates regarding the voter registration procedure for zoning by-law amendments concerning short-term tourist lodging were tabled. Finally, the policy for the use of municipal premises and infrastructure was modified, and new members were appointed to the Trails and Outdoor Committee.

The agenda for the ordinary session included the adoption of the agenda and declarations from elected officials. Key administrative and correspondence items involved accepting reports for January salaries, disbursements, and capital purchases, as well as approving a list of debtors for municipal tax default sales. Significant actions included the adoption of a by-law (2026-630) for loaning funds for road restoration work on Chemin du Lac-Farmer, and the correction of a by-law regarding municipal taxes and tariffs for the 2026 fiscal year. Public safety discussions centered on a report from the Public Safety Committee and authorizing roadblocks for the 2026 charity drive. The Public Works and Municipal Asset Management section involved reporting and the approval of the TECQ 2024-2028 program, alongside a motion and draft by-law (2026-631) for acquiring equipment for fire and public works departments, and awarding a contract for the finalization of plans for the Chemin du Lac-Farmer project. Environmental matters included a report and the adoption of a draft by-law (2026-629) concerning mandatory inspection of septic systems older than 45 years. The Urban Planning and Economic Development section addressed zoning modification requests to authorize forestry use in specific zones and amendments related to contributions for parks and recreational spaces.