Simon Villeneuve

The council meeting addressed several procedural and planning items, including the establishment of taxation subcategories and a new event policy. The council approved the termination of a police officer who left the academy, discussed hiring for library and communications positions, and authorized a special audit mandate for technical programs. Planning-related actions included the approval of minor variances, architectural integration site plans, and the authorization of a mixed-use building construction. The council also approved a membership with the Charlevoix Real Estate Development Cooperative to support a housing project, and adopted the 2024 fire safety annual report.

The council discussed several regulatory and administrative updates, including a notice of motion for a by-law concerning the management of council meetings and the structuring of the question period. The council reviewed amendments to by-laws to allow ATV traffic on specific municipal roads to enhance network connectivity. Taxation and rate by-laws were adopted regarding wastewater treatment, water services, sanitation, property taxes, and organic waste collection. The meeting addressed urban planning requests, including minor variances for building area compliance and certificates of authorization for architectural renovations on residential and commercial properties. Additionally, the council authorized various grant applications to support cultural programming, fitness equipment upgrades for the sports center, facility renovations for the Golden Age Club, and infrastructure projects like pergolas for local organizations. Finally, modifications to the intermunicipal mutual aid agreement for fire safety services, specifically regarding hourly rates on statutory holidays, were approved.

The council held a special meeting to discuss and adopt a new water management policy, including regulations for volumetric water meter pricing. Additional agenda items included authorizing a financial services agreement, accepting a work schedule for the 2024-2028 Tech program to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and approving participation in a municipal space program designed to improve community development and quality of life.

The board meeting addressed an architectural integration implementation plan for a residential development project involving a subdivision modification. The council discussed and approved a grant application for a cultural development project focused on heritage inventory in the historic district of Chemin des Falaises. Additionally, the council authorized the regularization of a tolerance easement for a property located on rue Saint-Étienne.

The council addressed several items, including urban planning requests for renovation and signage projects, the renewal of a disaster relief service agreement with the Canadian Red Cross, and the regularization of municipal waterworks and easements on private properties. Discussions also covered support for high-speed internet expansion, grant applications for recreational and sports infrastructure projects, and the repair of municipal streets. Furthermore, the council reviewed and approved various service contracts, including road markings, new website design, and granular material transport, while also addressing financial accounts payable, payroll, and a federal government subsidy.