Sylvain Bouchard

The council meeting addressed the awarding of the 2026 asphalt patching contract. Following a review of submitted bids from three suppliers, the contract was awarded to Poitras Asphalte at a unit price of 15.00 dollars per square meter, with a maximum contract value set at 120,000 dollars, inclusive of taxes. The council also conducted a public question period.

The council discussed various financial and administrative matters including loan bylaws, the appointment of municipal representatives and coordinators for emergency measures, and the hiring of library staff. Key actions included approving office renovations at the town hall and fire station, authorizing the purchase of office equipment, extending a maintenance contract, and addressing environmental compliance issues. Additionally, the council set requirements for tax assessment sub-categories and designated responsibilities for municipal toponymy and religious accommodation requests.

The council meeting centered on the urgent adoption of an action plan for wastewater treatment to address persistent operational issues and regulatory non-compliance with the Ministry of the Environment. Key resolutions included authorizing the hiring of an engineering project manager, establishing a financial reserve of $3,000,000 from the surplus for wastewater initiatives, allocating $150,000 to the operating budget for implementation, and mandating the project office to submit grant applications for infrastructure funding. Additionally, the council approved a public communication campaign to encourage community and business participation in sustainability efforts.

The council meeting focused on the awarding of the 2026 asphalt patching contract. Following a review of submitted tenders, the contract was awarded to Poitras Asphalte at a unit price of $15.00/m², with a total maximum expenditure set at $120,000 as per the operating budget. The meeting also included a question period for citizens.

The council meeting addressed several municipal matters, including the adoption of a new code of ethics for elected officials, the public consultation and adoption of a regulation regarding building occupation and maintenance, and the submission of the director general's report on contractual management. Key actions included approving the municipal asset management plan for water, authorizing clothing purchases for municipal staff, ending certain engineering mandates, and awarding contracts for event stage services, road marking, and professional engineering services for road repairs. The council also addressed emergency mandates for ice jam management, negotiated collective agreement strategies for municipal workers, and denied a developer's request regarding private water infrastructure.