HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DECEMBER 4TH 2006 COUNCIL

The mayor and 4 councillors were present.

COMMITTEES

ENVIRONMENT
On Sunday, November 26th, members of council attended an information session with citizens of the Trouser Lake, Lake Nick and Long Pond sectors. The purpose of the meeting was to share information regarding the preservation of our shorelines and the quality of our groundwater, both of which are threatened by human intervention.  Formal requests for financial aid have been submitted to the municipality and will be addressed during budget discussions.
The Environment committee presented a proposal for the amendment of the bylaw concerning the Conditions for issuing building permits.  Essentially, the amendment would block the issuance of permits for any property already found in infraction of our bylaws. 

ADMINISTRATION
On November 23rd, the members of the administration committee attended the start up meeting with Arturo Rea, architect, for the town hall renovation project.

URBANISM
On November 27th, at the invitation of the property owner, members of the Land Use planning committee, along with some members of council and staff, visited a site in South Bolton where the owner has requested permission to open a gravel pit.  Attendees toured the property and obtained information from the owner, notably concerning the environmental norms for this type of activity.
In order for this project to go forth, several government agencies must give approval, the first being a revision to the MRC’s Land Use Plan followed by a zoning change by the municipality.   The project will be on the agenda for the next Land Use Planning Committee meeting to be held on December 18th at 9:30.

RECREATION
For the holiday season, an activity for adolescents has been planned for Sunday, December 10th.  The activity involves a walk in the forest to collect small trees and branches to decorate around the town hall.
On December 22nd, the Mayor and Council invite citizens to exchange season’s greetings  at the town hall from 3:00 pm. To 5:00 pm.  The amateur choir will be present to sing Christmas carols for the occasion.

MAYOR’S REPORT
At the MRC level, an agreement has been reached with the Q.P.P.  that is meant to ensure an increased availability of Q.P.P. officers for our citizens.

PRINCIPAL RESOLUTIONS
The Council adopted two resolutions within the framework of the fire protection dossier, to renew intermunicipal agreements with Austin and Eastman for 2007.  The agreement with Austin also covers the services of the first responders.

A notice of motion was given that a special meeting will be held on Monday, December 18th 2006 at 7:00 p.m. for the adoption of the 2007 budget.

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