Notre-Dame-des-Neiges

The council discussed various financial and administrative matters, including the adoption of monthly disbursements and the transition to a new payroll software. Key agenda items included the management of municipal contracts and property tax sales, the approval of a second public access permit for a residence, and an addendum for asphalt work on a local road. The council also approved subscriptions and financial contributions to regional organizations and cultural events, addressed a petition regarding vaccine accessibility, and reaffirmed its opposition to the reduction of emergency services at a local hospital. Furthermore, the meeting involved the maintenance of municipal vehicles and the designation of representatives for various regional committees.

The council discussed various municipal dossiers including finance, administration, urban planning, culture, and public works. Key actions included the approval of disbursements, archives disposal, cancellation of tax accounts, and authorization for land use agreements for a local footbridge. Regulatory changes were adopted regarding urban planning committees and sewer connection requirements. The council approved the hiring of a shared leisure resource, new administrative staff, and seasonal public works employees. Additional resolutions addressed the installation of an electrical switch for improved service, a LED street lighting conversion project, a request for financial aid for infrastructure maintenance, and municipal support for a regional food board and a local skating club. The council also authorized participation in a feasibility study for regional fire safety services.

The board discussed several municipal matters, including the adoption of a by-law regarding property transfer tax rates, project developments for urban planning committee rules and mandatory sewer and water connections, and support for a CPTAQ authorization request. Additionally, the council addressed maintenance contracts for wastewater pumping stations, the purchase of a new public works vehicle, the installation of a time clock for the municipal garage, membership renewals for regional organizations, and coordination for a commemorative cycling event. Further discussions included the hiring of a shared leisure resource, sponsorship for local cultural festivals, advertising in a regional ferry journal, and scheduling an annual general meeting. The council also initiated a new ethics code, formally requested a modification to provincial infrastructure funding guidelines regarding road granular backfilling requirements, and passed a motion to support intellectual freedom in public libraries.

The board discussed a variety of administrative, financial, and community matters. Key topics included the adoption of monthly disbursements, the approval of a payroll software replacement, and the handling of tax arrears and property sales. Discussions also covered urban planning permit requests, real estate transfer tax regulations, and road infrastructure projects such as asphalt work. The board approved various financial contributions and donations to local organizations, including the Red Cross and local school events, and expressed support for a provincial petition regarding shingles vaccinations for seniors. Additionally, the council addressed cultural initiatives, committee appointments, and a formal resolution opposing the reduction of emergency services at the local hospital.

Key discussions during the ordinary session included the adoption of disbursements for December 2025 and the adoption of Bylaw No. 532 establishing property tax rates and fees for water, sewer, and waste management services for the 2026 fiscal year. Administrative matters covered the purchase of a replacement folding machine due to unavailability of the original model, authorization for the disposal of specific archives dating back to 2018, and the filing of a preliminary list for tax sale, with official adoption scheduled for the February 2026 session. The council also mandated legal firm Morency Avocats Inc. to respond to a superior court application for judicial review. In culture and recreation, financial contributions were approved for the Centre d'Action bénévole des Basques, the renewal of a membership with Télé-Basques, support for the "Groupe de marche ça marche à Notre-Dame-des-Neiges" project, and a sponsorship for the Carnaval Opti-Neige edition 2026, including free use of municipal facilities. The council also approved the creation of a Committee for Cultural, Social, and Community Development. Environmental items involved granting support and a financial contribution of $3,000 for the drafting of a "Guide des bonnes pratiques pour les algues échouées" and accepting a service offer for the revegetation of degraded areas near the wharf. Regarding council matters, the municipality expressed its stance on transparency and ethics in public investments by requesting the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec review investments in conflict zones or associated with human rights violations. Furthermore, two previous resolutions from November 2025 concerning the rental of a grader and the purchase of a piping apparatus were officially cancelled.