Yamaska

The council meeting addressed several municipal regulatory and administrative matters. Key topics included the adoption of a regulation regarding building maintenance, the initiation of regulations concerning the treatment of elected officials, contractual management, and an ethics code for employees. The council authorized a financial contribution for a local festival and a sponsorship application for the same event through a regional wind farm fund. Additionally, the council approved an urban planning consultancy mandate, the purchase of a new tractor for public works, arboriculture services for a local park, and hiring for the summer day camp. The council also formally requested that the provincial government revise a proposed regulation on agro-environmental practices to better include municipal input.

The council authorized several items including an invitation to tender for winter road maintenance for 2026-2029, and applications for financial assistance for the construction of a pavilion in honor of the municipality's 300th anniversary. The council supported the National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, approved the closure of streets for the Festival de la Légende des bois, and authorized the hiring of a parking attendant for boat ramps. Additionally, adjustments were made to the hourly wage for a public works employee, several contracts were awarded for public infrastructure projects such as speed bumps, water game maintenance, street cleaning, and pothole repair, and an sampling device was acquired for wastewater analysis. Finally, the council addressed urban planning matters, renewed members for the planning advisory committee, and requested an amendment to a provincial bill regarding wetland protection.

The council meeting addressed various administrative, financial, and planning matters. Key agenda items included the approval of municipal contributions for the municipal housing office, reports on local road maintenance, and the awarding of contracts for lawn mowing and infrastructure snow removal services. Public consultation was held for minor derogations related to property development. Security measures were discussed, including a request for hovercraft intervention during spring floods and the hiring of cadets. Additionally, the council approved a subvention request for a communal shelter project to celebrate the municipality's upcoming 300th anniversary and supported an application for a pumptrack facility. Technical support services for the local woodcutting festival were also authorized.

The council accepted the resignation of the Director General and Secretary-Treasurer and hired a replacement. Key administrative decisions included authorizing a new paperless council application, implementing tax sales procedures, joining the Association of Municipal Managers of Quebec, and establishing a committee for access to information and protection of personal information. Financial measures were approved, including a multi-year partnership with the ALUS Montérégie program and a budget authorization for various accounts payable. The council also addressed public works contracts for vegetation control and planned for new staffing, while providing approvals for land parcelling for agricultural development and the sponsorship of local youth sports and community events. Furthermore, the council supported a regional request for improved telecommunications network resilience and adopted the 2025 annual fire safety report.

The regular council session addressed numerous administrative and financial matters, including the adoption of the 2026 tax imposition bylaw (RY-2026-131) and the 2026 budget forecasts for the Municipal Housing Office. The council also adopted a revised code of ethics and professional conduct for elected officials (RY-2025-130). Key personnel decisions involved abrogating the resignation resolution for the Director General and confirming her reduced hours, authorizing the hiring of an Assistant Clerk, and approving various municipal fees and contributions, such as those for ADMQ and Loisir et sport Montérégie. Public works involved approving the sale of a 2013 Ford pickup truck. Funding sources for a generator purchase were modified to utilize TECQ program funds. The urban planning section authorized occasional inspection support services and the registration of the building inspector for several COMBEQ training sessions. The council expressed support for the 'Journées de la persévérance scolaire 2026' and approved expenditures for municipal planters and transportation for the 'Fête des neiges 2026' event.