Village de Belledune public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Belledune Village Council will meet on Dec. 16, 2024 to adopt the agenda, hear statements, and review reports. Council members will discuss items such as the Veteran’s banner removal, the Culligan boat slip, and several policy topics. The meeting includes motions on the 2025 General Operating and Utility Operating Fund Budget, a matter concerning Smearer Road West, and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- 2025 General Operating and Utility Operating Fund Budget (motion)
- Smearer Road West (motion)
- Discussion on mounting and removal of Veteran's banners for 2025
- Discussion on the Culligan boat slip
- Discussion on policies/by‑laws – Strategix
Special Council Meeting
The Village of Belledune will hold a special council meeting to discuss the budget. The discussion will focus on revenues and projects.
- Budget discussion regarding revenues
- Budget discussion regarding projects
Special Council Meeting
The Village of Belledune will hold a special council meeting to address internal leadership and communications. The body will decide on the appointment of a Deputy Mayor and a directive regarding communications with the Government of New Brunswick.
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor
- Directive on Council Communications with Government of New Brunswick
Committee of Whole Council Meeting
The Council will hold its Committee of Whole Council meeting on Dec 2, 2024. Items include a presentation by Paul Shannon, individual reports from the mayor and each councillor, and an update on the Provincial Municipal Highway Partnership Program presented by the CAO. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, conflict‑of‑interest statements, and a closed session.
- Presentation – Paul Shannon
- Provincial Municipal Highway Partnership Program update (CAO)
- Mayor Arseneault report
- Councillor Bourque report
- Closed session
Regular Council Meeting
The Belledune Village Council will vote on appointing a Deputy Mayor. A motion will be considered for the 2024 Firefighter's Conference. The meeting also includes reports on a social and environmental grant and the municipality's finances, as well as a discussion on rural districts.
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor (By‑Laws and Policies)
- Motion for the 2024 Firefighter's Conference (Motions and Resolutions)
- Social and Environmental Grant Report (Administration Reports)
- Financial Reports (Administration Reports)
- Discussion on Rural Districts (Councillor Robinson’s statement)
Special Council Meeting
The council will conduct a special meeting to address routine matters. Items include a call to order, adoption of the agenda, conflict‑of‑interest statements, a closed‑session discussion, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
Regular Council Meeting
The Belledune Village Council will review administrative reports, including a social and environmental grant report and the 2023 annual financial report. They will discuss the procurement policy and consider a motion on the Toromont Cat Service Agreement. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as adopting the agenda and minutes.
- Toromont Cat Service Agreement (motion and resolution)
- Procurement Policy (by‑law and policy review)
- Social and Environmental Grant Report (administration report)
- 2023 Annual Report (financial report)
- Financial Reports (administration report)
Special Council Meeting
The Village of Belledune council will hold a special meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda includes a call to order, adoption of the agenda, and statements of conflict of interest. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024.
- Call to order and welcome
- Adoption of agenda
- Statements of conflict of interest
- Budget discussion
Fire / EMO Committee Meeting
The Fire / EMO Committee is meeting to receive updates on the emergency management plan and industrial stakeholder alignment. The body will also discuss firefighter incentives and equipment replacements.
- Update on EMO Plan and establishing warming centers
- Industrial Stakeholder Alignment Meeting update
- SCBA Replacement update
- Discussion on Fire Fighter Incentive Program
- Conference for Rural District and Municipal Fire Chiefs
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of Belledune Council will meet to discuss administrative reports and several motions. The agenda includes reviews of financial reports and a social and environmental grant report.
- Municipal Forum 2024
- Power Club Lease
- Toromont Cat Service Agreement
- Appeals Committee Chair Appointment
- Social and Environmental Grant Report
Special Council Meeting
The Village of Belledune Council will consider a tender award for the Main Street Upgrade Phase 2 (Project No. 200‑16‑1). The item appears under the CAO agenda. The meeting also includes routine procedural matters such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, and conflict‑of‑interest statements.
- Tender award – Main Street Upgrade Phase 2 (Project No. 200‑16‑1)
Committee of Whole Council Meeting
The Committee of Whole Council will meet to discuss the budget and by-laws and policies. The meeting includes updates on UMNB Zone and EMO meetings. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal opinions or solicitor-client communications.
- Budget discussion
- By-law and policy discussion
- UMNB Zone Meeting update
- EMO Meetings update
- Closed session regarding legal advice under 68(1)(f) of the Local Governance Act
Special Council Meeting
The special council meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Belledune Council Chambers. The agenda consists solely of standard procedural items: call to order, acknowledgment of treaties, oath of office, adoption of the agenda, conflict‑of‑interest statements, a closed‑session segment, and adjournment. No substantive business or decisions are listed.
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of Belledune Council will meet to review administration and financial reports. The body will consider motions regarding a build request and infrastructure work on Noel Road.
- PID 20785945 Build Request
- Ditching and Pipe Replacement on Noel Road
- Appeals Committee
- Curry Drive Piping (Closed Session)
Committee of Whole Council Meeting
The Committee of Whole Council will consider several community issues, including the cleanup of 831 Archibald Road and road construction/repair work by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Other topics include a Truth and Reconciliation holiday, the Community Workforce Development Committee for the Port of Belledune, and the presence of RCMP in the village. Updates will be given on the Asset Management Plan, a property transfer from AJN, and the village website. A regional charging station project will also be presented.
- Discussion on cleanup of 831 Archibald Rd
- Discussion on DTI road construction/repair work in the village and surrounding areas
- Discussion on AJN transfer of property back to the Village and rental of office space
- Regional Charging Station Project presentation
- Discussion on need for a petition policy
Special Council Meeting
The Village of Belledune is holding a special council meeting to address financial reporting and infrastructure projects. The body will discuss the 2023 financial statements and the appointment of auditors.
- Review of 2023 Financial Statements by Allen Paquet and Arseneau
- Purchase of a Rotary Ditch Cutter
- Appointment of Auditors
- Discussion on Community Investment Projects
- Discussion on DTI Project, Armstrong Bridge
Committee of Whole Council Meeting
The Committee of Whole Council will host presentations from Laurie Hickey, Theresa Daley, and Leann Smearer. The meeting includes an update regarding the SPCA annual meeting and reports from the CAO and Clerk/Treasurer.
- Presentations by Laurie Hickey, Theresa Daley, and Leann Smearer
- Update on SPCA annual meeting
- Reports from the CAO and Clerk/Treasurer
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will hear presentations from the Royal Canadian Legion and Chaleur Bay Watershed. Agenda items include resolutions regarding sub-unit taxation and 821 Archibald Road. The meeting also addresses revised mileage rates and the cancellation of July 2024 meetings.
- Resolution on Sub-unit Taxation
- Resolution for 821 Archibald Road (PID 50366889)
- Revised Mileage Rates
- UMNB Conference Per Diem Approval
- Cancellation of July 2024 meetings