Vincent Lévesque Dostie

The council meeting addressed several municipal business items, including the adoption of the agenda and the payment of accounts for June 2026. Key actions included mandating the Fédération québécoise des municipalités to handle pay equity requirements, authorizing a five-year management agreement with the Société d'habitation du Québec for the rent supplement program, and approving intermunicipal mutual aid agreements for fire and rescue services. The council also authorized a construction work agreement for the Base de plein air, provided material support to the Résidence Portneuvienne, and adopted regulatory modifications (bylaws #309 and #310) regarding urban planning exceptions in the Rv-3 residential zone. Additionally, renovation permits were authorized for three properties on 1re Avenue, a $500,000 loan bylaw for road repairs was adopted, a bylaw regarding private access culverts and municipal ditches was established, and the purchase of a new vehicle for public works was approved.

The council meeting covered various administrative and municipal operations, including the acceptance of paid accounts, attestations for Local Road Assistance Program (PAVL) works, and authorization of temporary financing for by-law 303. Other key actions included authorizing corporate credit cards, setting terms for park attendant positions, addressing participation in an emergency housing support program, approving funding for regional transport, and managing access to the Canada Revenue Agency portal. The council also authorized multiple hirings for youth and recreational services, granted financial support for local cultural events, and initiated amendments to urban planning regulations regarding construction permits in resort residential zones. Furthermore, the council reviewed the construction permit for an avenue property, gave notices of motion for infrastructure and drainage by-laws, authorized technical expertise for road works, and approved the purchase of ferric sulfate for wastewater treatment.

The council meeting addressed several administrative and legislative items. Key discussions included the adoption of a new regulation regarding the compensation for municipal officials and the inclusion of remuneration for civil marriage celebrants. The council approved the second programming for the Quebec Gasoline Tax and Contribution Program, authorized a resource-sharing agreement with the Municipality of Saint-Gilbert, and adopted zoning amendments concerning temporary storage of materials in agroforestry zones and standards for camping site structures. Additionally, the council approved a construction permit for renovation work and passed a resolution requesting that the parliamentary commission amend Bill 22 to repeal a provision of the Act respecting land use planning and development related to the notification of property owners regarding wetland protection.

The council discussed and unanimously approved a request for financial support through the Fonds régions et ruralité regarding an intermunicipal cooperation project. Specifically, the city agreed to participate in an initiative to improve water and ice rescue services led by the Régie portneuvoise de sécurité incendie. The council authorized the designation of the project coordinator to sign all necessary grant documentation and committed to covering the required minimum contribution for the project.

The council meeting covered various municipal matters, including the adoption of a code of ethics for elected officials and a project to modify the treatment of elected officials. The council refused an annexation request for the Perthuis sector in favor of another municipality while expressing willingness to discuss common issues. Decisions were made regarding a public tax sale of properties, approval of the 2026 budget for the OMHGP, authorization for sustainable forestry management planning, and the approval of a cycling event passage. Furthermore, the council awarded a contract for seasonal trail maintenance and street sweeping, approved financial aid for the Knights of Columbus, hired an youth worker, and abandoned the process of adopting a public participation policy for urban planning. Additionally, the council moved forward with project regulations regarding updated permit and certificate fees, as well as updated zoning norms for verandas and camping constructions, and granted a minor derogation for an electric vehicle charging station project.