Sébastien Demers

Le conseil a discuté de diverses questions administratives incluant l'embauche de personnel pour le service des loisirs, les pompiers et les travaux publics. Des décisions ont été prises concernant des demandes de dérogations mineures en urbanisme, des projets de décarbonation et d'efficacité énergétique, ainsi que l'adoption et la modification de plusieurs règlements municipaux relatifs à la circulation, aux permis, à l'éthique des élus et à la gestion contractuelle. Divers mandats pour l'entretien des infrastructures, des contrats pour le nettoyage des puisards et le marquage des rues ont été octroyés. Des proclamations ont été émises pour la semaine québécoise des familles, la journée internationale contre l'homophobie et la transphobie, et la semaine nationale de la santé mentale.

The council meeting covered various municipal administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the hiring of several municipal employees, modifications to the complaint handling procedure regarding the French Language Charter, and the approval of an agreement for the operation of a creamery on public land. The council also enacted several zoning and regulatory bylaws, including adjustments to building heights and permitted uses, fees for permits and certificates, and the adoption of the municipal ethics and conduct code for elected officials. Public works projects were authorized, such as road line marking, filtration plant control system upgrades, and various water and sewage network studies. Proclamations were issued for the Quebec Family Week, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and National Mental Health Week. Finally, the council reviewed financial reports and approved payments, including the Sûreté du Québec billing for the current year.

The board meetings covered various municipal administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the modification of employment contracts, approval of 2026 employee remuneration, and the renewal of general insurance. Planning and zoning approvals were addressed, including minor variances for building additions and subdivision authorizations. Financial measures were taken, such as budget adoption, tax rate regulation, approval of municipal services fees, and authorization of expenditures for public works, including sewer and water infrastructure repairs. Furthermore, the council discussed municipal equipment maintenance, the hiring of contract employees, and the authorization of special event permits, including various cycling and sporting events.

The council discussed concerns regarding heavy truck traffic and speeding on South River Road, specifically addressing the need for local delivery restrictions and potential speed limit adjustments. Additionally, the meeting addressed issues regarding drainage, blocked ditches, and road maintenance in private residential domains, with plans to coordinate with the public works director for cost assessments and potential future project voting.

The council discussed and resolved various administrative, urban planning, and financial matters. Key topics included the hiring of part-time recreational staff and a student firefighter, the resignation of a municipal worker, and expressions of interest in the Eco Energy 360 program for municipal asset decarbonization. Several minor variances for properties were reviewed, with some granted and others adjusted or denied. The council adopted and introduced several bylaws concerning urban planning, public domain use, parking regulations, permit fee updates, and the code of ethics for elected officials. Financial resolutions covered the approval of accounts, the allocation of 2025 municipal election expenses, and debt financing for long-term borrowings. Additionally, the council authorized participation in regional cooperative projects for fire services and permitted the use of territory for the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau cycling event.