HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE 6^th, 2011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The Mayor, 6 Councillors and 7 citizens were present.

Administration

• Two Sanitary Installation employees have been hired for the summer season;
  
• A $1000.00 grant was approved for the Association pour la préservation du patrimoine bâti de Bolton-Est;
  
• A letter was sent to Mr. Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affaires, requesting that he honour previously promised monetary subsidies for high speed internet;
  
• Assigned a Telecommunications consulting contract to J.R. Côté Service Conseils on the basis that we receive a Rural Pact subsidy from the RCM;
  
• Sent our application to the "Chemin des Cantons" (Townships Trail).
  

Environment / Land Use Planning

• Authorized a sum of $1,500.00 for six water samples to be taken from Lac Nick, Lac Trousers (Petit Pont), and Lac Peasley;
  
• Participated in the North Missisquoi Regional Consultation Board meeting.
  

Infrastructure

• Submitted a bylaw regarding municipal works agreement contracts;
  
• Assigned a brush-clearing contract to Jocelyn Brûlotte at $75.00/ hour plus tax.
  

Mayor's Report

• Meeting with Deputy Mr. P. Paradis: topics discussed: roadwork and internet subsidies, convoys 245;
  
• SCU – Cîmes et Racines: receipt of an Urban Plan Project;
  
• Hydro-Québec – pilot project for new numeric electricity readers. 112 new measuring stations throughout Potton, Austin and Bolton-Est;
  
• Thanks to all the Clean-Up Day volunteers who spruced up route 245;
  
• Neighbours’ Day, congratulations to all the organisers;
  
• Transport des Alentours: follow up with Mr. Larochelle;
  
• Condolences to the family and friends of Mrs.Yvette Barette.
  

RCM's Report

• Internet Committee: report on towers within the RCM;
  
• Orford file update;
  
• SQ statistics;
  
• CLD meeting.
  

Two question periods:

Questions and comments were addressed to council regarding the following topics. This list is not necessarily limited to:

Day Camp

• A citizen states that the family allowance of $250.00 is insufficient. For example, she has enrolled her two children for 6 weeks each. Potton residents pay $420.00 for 6 weeks and non-residents pay $840.00.
  
• A second comment is made suggesting that if the budget is not depleted, it could be used to assist families whose children are registered in Day Camp.
  

Fire Services

• Mr. Théorêt mentions that after having performed security inspections on private roads, Austin’s Fire Chief raises some concerns regarding chemin Fontaine. Mr. Mayor or the Executive Director will meet with Fire Chief Mr. Robitaille.
  

High Speed Internet

• Mr. Labonville mentions that he had a subscription with Barrett, however he cancelled his subscription with a penalty because the speed in the evening was too slow and he had trouble using the system.

Library

• Mr. Labonville asks whether chemin Bellevue residents could be granted permission to use Eastman’s library.

Note: “Minutes of the municipal council sitting are available after their adoption at the following sitting. In the event of a disparity between the minutes and these highlights (web site and Insight), the minutes will prevail.”

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