Hearst, Ontario

Regular Meeting of Council

The regular meeting will consider two operations committee recommendations: an agreement with Villeneuve Construction for applying granular material on Blais, Roy and McNee Roads, and a contract for the supply of screened sand. Council will also file correspondence from various ministries and municipalities on topics including forest industry, emergency preparedness, hospital funding, and physician shortages. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.

• Agreement with Villeneuve Construction for granular material application on Blais, Roy and McNee Roads
• Contract assignment for the supply of screened sand
• Filing of correspondence from Ministry of Northern Development, Ministry of Natural Resources, ROMA, FONOM, and multiple municipalities on issues such as forest industry, emergency evacuations, hospital funding, physician recruitment, and road safety

Hearst Planning Board

The Hearst Planning Board will hold a public meeting on consent applications C04-26 and C05-26 by Yves Bastarache to create two new rural lots. The board will also receive correspondence on the Martison Site all-season access road and provincial parkland regulation amendments. Business in progress includes updates on pending consent applications and preparations for the 2027 comprehensive review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

• Public hearing for consent applications C04-26 and C05-26 – Yves Bastarache – creation of 2 new rural lots
• Correspondence from Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry on Martison Site All-Season Access Road
• Correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on parkland regulation amendments
• Preparation for 2027 Comprehensive Review of Official Plan and Zoning By-law
• Discussion on RVs and Trailers in Seasonal Residential (SR) Zone at Lac Ste-Thérèse

Finance Committee

Policy Committee

Operations Committee

Planning Committee

Parks and Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Finance Committee

Policy Committee

Operations Committee

Planning Committee

Parks and Recreation Committee

Economic Development Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Finance Committee

Policy Committee

Operations Committee

Planning Committee

Economic Development Committee

Parks and Recreation Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Special Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Policy Committee

Finance Committee

Planning Committee

Operations Committee

Economic Development Committee

Parks and Recreation Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee is reviewing a request to provide free use of La Limite Hall for youth hockey events. The body is also receiving progress updates on recreation center improvements and annual pool maintenance.

• Proposed free rental of La Limite Hall for Hearst Minor Hockey Association (estimated value: $1,424.78 + HST)
• Update on $904,200 Claude Larose Recreation Centre project including elevator modernization and bathroom renovations
• Progress report on replacement of 17 exterior doors at Claude Larose Recreation Centre
• Information on annual maintenance closure of the Stéphane-Lecours Swimming Pool

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee received a mid-year air traffic summary for the René Fontaine Municipal Airport, presented for information only with no staff recommendation. The report covers January to June 2026 and compares activity to the same period in 2025. No decisions were made; the committee discussed the data.

• Air traffic totaled 1,021 movements in H1 2026, up 55% from 658 in H1 2025
• Passenger traffic reached 1,758, a 282% increase from 460 in the prior year
• Fuel stopovers were the largest category at 22% of movements (228), up 48%
• Wildlife survey flights accounted for 20% (207), up 184%
• This was the busiest first half-year recorded in 16 years of continuous tracking

Planning Committee

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing a proposal to apply for the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund. The body is also receiving updates on local street improvements and water system operations.

• Proposed NORDS funding application for road projects: Route 583 Sud ($1.35M), Chemin Gaspésie ($750K), or Chemin Marchildon ($575K)
• Progress update on the Mongeon and McManus Streets Local Improvement Project
• Water and wastewater systems operations reports for April and May 2026
• Report of elevated trihalomethanes (THM) and haloacetic acids (HAA) in the drinking water system for April 2026

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on amending By-law No. 28-91 to add a Facilities Attendant role classified at Pay Band 3 with an hourly rate of $23.99 to $30.85. It will also consider appointing Sonia Coll as Deputy Treasurer to provide backup for the Acting Treasurer. Additional items include a draft update to the Municipal Procurement Policy and a mid‑year review of 2026 revenues and expenses.

• Amend By-law No. 28-91 to create a Facilities Attendant position (Pay Band 3, $23.99‑$30.85 hourly).
• Appointment of Sonia Coll as Deputy Treasurer (no new position, no direct cost).
• Draft Municipal Procurement Policy update (by‑law and delegation of power).
• Mid‑year review of 2026 revenues and expenses with budget variance reports for Operational and Capital Funds.
• Adoption of Facilities Attendant job description and related staffing documents.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is reviewing a proposal to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to renew existing commercial leases at 801 George Street if terms remain substantially unchanged. The meeting also includes informational reports on the 2026 Bike Rodeo and the 2026 Pitch-In cleanup campaign.

• Proposed amendment to Delegation of Powers By-law No. 11-2025 for 801 George Street leases
• 2026 Bike Rodeo report involving 260 students and 26 local business sponsors
• 2026 Pitch-In Campaign report with $70.15 spent on supplies
• Ontario Ombudsman 2025-26 Annual Report
• Discussion on rebranding the Pitch-In campaign as a local municipal initiative

Centre-ville Hearst Downtown

The Centre-ville Hearst Downtown council met on July 20, 2026 to adopt the agenda, approve the May 2026 cheque list, and adopt prior minutes. It approved the use of CFA funds to pay $250 for a dance session with Hearst Dance & Art Studio on July 9, 2026, and approved a $300 payment to CINN FM plus $150 in cash for the "Balade sur la rue George" radio event on July 23, 2026. The council also approved closing George Street and municipal parking between 8th and 9th streets on August 29, 2026 for the sixth car exhibition. A mural painting project was discussed, and holiday decoration items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approval of $250 fee for Hearst Dance & Art Studio activity on July 9, 2026 at Parc des Nations
• Approval of $300 payment to CINN FM and $150 cash for the "Balade sur la rue George" radio event on July 23, 2026
• Approval to close George Street and municipal parking between 8th and 9th streets on August 29, 2026 for the 6th car exhibition
• Adoption of the list of cheques for May 2026
• Proposal of a $5 registration fee for participants in the car exhibition

Special Meeting of Council

Council is discussing a request to waive the municipal Procurement Policy to accept late bids for airport services. Staff recommend a four-year agreement with IDS North America Ltd. for Instrument Approach Procedures.

• Proposed four-year agreement with IDS North America Ltd. for $20,300 + HST
• Request to waive provisions of By-law No. 78-04 (Procurement Policy)
• Development and maintenance of Instrument Approach Procedures for René Fontaine Municipal Airport

Special Meeting of Council

The Town of Hearst Council will vote on staff recommendations to appoint Michel Blais as interim fire chief and Kory Hautcoeur as community emergency management coordinator. These temporary appointments ensure continuity of fire protection and emergency response services while permanent positions are filled or roles are reassigned. The agenda also includes amending an existing by-law to streamline future emergency coordinator appointments and a closed session for human resources matters.

• Appoint Michel Blais as interim fire chief on a part-time contract at $400 per week for up to eight weeks starting July 13, 2026
• Name Kory Hautcoeur as community emergency management coordinator and Éric Picard as alternate on a temporary basis
• Adopt By-law No. XX-2026 to formalize the interim fire chief appointment and repeal By-law No. 77-22
• Amend By-law No. 86-17 to allow future emergency management coordinator appointments by council resolution
• Hold a closed session for human resources matters under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act

Regular Meeting of Council

James Bay OPP Detachment Board 1

The James Bay O.P.P. Detachment Board 1 will adopt its 2026 budget as presented. It will review ongoing work on Highway 11 road closures and discuss hydro‑related emergency closures. New subjects include a postponed helicopter blitz on Highway 11 and clarification of OPP directives for local traffic during closures.

• Adoption of the 2026 budget for the Detachment Board (Resolution no. 04‑26)
• Update on work in progress: road closures on Hwy 11
• Discussion of hydro power outage and emergency road‑closure procedures
• Clarification that no blanket authorization will be given for local traffic during closures
• Helicopter blitz on Hwy 11 postponed to the next meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive two information-only reports: the relaunch of AGRIVA markets at Hearst Place Pavilion and an update on Canada Day celebrations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the committee is informed for discussion.

• AGRIVA markets relaunch: Thursdays Aug 20, 27, Sep 3, 10 from 4-7 PM at Pavillon Espace Hearst
• Vendor table/tent fee: $150 per market; $600 budgeted for social media promotion
• Canada Day celebration on July 1, 2026, with budget of $43,415 revenue and $43,020 expenses (surplus $395)
• Canada Day activities include bingo, inflatables, washer tournament, musical evening with Les Bilinguish Boys, and fireworks ($13,100)
• Resolutions 90-26 and 136-26 previously authorized coordination and activities for Canada Day

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will receive information-only updates on three public works projects: the purchase of a used pickup truck, the Front Street rehabilitation (Connecting Link), and the Mongeon/McManus local improvement project. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Front Street rehabilitation (Connecting Link) between 6th and 15th streets: contract $1,940,460 + HST, provincial funding $1,652,512; work underway since June 2026 including new asphalt, curb repairs, and drainage improvements near Super 8 Motel and fire station.
• Mongeon and McManus local improvement project: contract $2,868,868.30 + HST to Villeneuve Construction; includes water valve replacement, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and storm sewer installation; 75 properties affected, 18 property owners petitioned but did not meet threshold to stop.
• Purchase of used GMC Sierra 2500 pickup truck for Parks and Recreation: $49,410.95 + HST (budget $55,000), single compliant bid from Expert Chevrolet Buick GMC; truck will later receive a dump body and the current truck will be reallocated.
• All three items are presented for information only; no committee recommendations or decisions are required.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to consider a resolution renewing the appointment of volunteer firefighter Michel Blais, who took a pause in October 2025, and to receive a building permit activity report comparing June 2025 and June 2026 totals. The committee's recommendations will be forwarded to the Municipal Council for final decision.

• Renewal of volunteer firefighter Michel Blais (resolution to Council)
• Building permit comparison report: 38 permits worth $7,766,775 year-to-date June 2026 vs 69 permits worth $13,534,238 in same period 2025; total permit fees $33,316.20

Special Meeting of Council

At this special meeting, council will discuss the proposed sale of a portion of municipal land at 1317 Edward Street. The discussion will be held in closed session as permitted under the Municipal Act. Council will also adopt a confirmatory by-law to formalize any decisions made.

• Proposed disposition of municipal land – part of 1317 Edward Street (closed session)
• Adoption of confirmatory by-law

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss four items, including a request for a municipal letter of support for the Corridor Voice Project, a bilingual online news cooperative for the Highway 11 corridor. The committee also recommends appointing Chief Administrator Éric Picard to the North Cochrane Provincial Offences Act Management Board, and amending the delegation of powers by-law to let the CAO authorize administrative or operational changes to parking meters. Additionally, the committee will discuss and then appoint directors to municipal boards.

• Letter of support for La Voix du Corridor project (bilingual online news cooperative)
• Appointment of Chief Administrator Éric Picard to North Cochrane Provincial Offences Act Management Board
• By-law amendment to delegate parking meter change authority to CAO
• Appointment of directors to municipal boards (discussed in closed session, appointed in open meeting)

Finance Committee

The Hearst Finance Committee will consider adopting a by-law to establish a tax rebate program for the Hearst Curling Club's land and building. It will also vote on a $5,704.22 tax write-off for Custom Sawmill properties and discuss a cost-sharing request for legal drafting of physician incentive agreements. A report on the Centre Éducatôt Hub childcare centre is presented for information only.

• Resolution to adopt a tax rebate by-law for the Hearst Curling Club
• Property tax write-off of $5,704.22 for Custom Sawmill for 2026
• Cost-sharing request: Town to cover half ($1,000) of legal drafting costs for physician incentive agreements
• Committee recommends postponing the physician agreement cost-sharing request for further review
• Activity report on Centre Éducatôt Hub childcare centre (information only)

Centre-ville Hearst Downtown

The Centre-ville Hearst Downtown business improvement area holds its regular meeting on June 22, 2026. The agenda includes adopting the minutes from May 25, discussing flowers downtown, and considering new business: summer activities (dance event on July 9 and radio event on July 23 sponsored by Sigouin Financial Group), a painting project with the Rotary Club, and winter banners.

• Flowers for downtown (item 5.1)
• Summer dance activity on July 9 with Hearst Dance & Art Studio
• Summer radio event 'Balade sur la rue George' on July 23, sponsored by Sigouin Financial Group
• Painting project in collaboration with Club Rotary
• Winter banners

Conseil de la Bibliothèque publique de Hearst

This regular meeting of the Hearst Public Library Board includes procedural items and a policy review. The board will also receive routine reports on finances, statistics, and the director's update. The agenda contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Policy review (Révision de politiques) – item 8.1
• Verification balances for May 2026
• Monthly statistics for May 2026
• List of disbursements for May 2026
• Director's report

Hearst Planning Board

The Hearst Planning Board adopted minutes from the April 8 meeting and reviewed correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. It considered several consent applications, including a new rural lot (C03-26) and a lot addition at 705 & 707 George Street (C02-26), granting provisional consent for the latter. The Board also received staff reports on telecommunication tower proposals in Mattice and Hallébourg and directed comments on land‑use compatibility. Finally, it reviewed the 2025 financial statement audit and clarified Official Plan consent policies.

• Provisional consent for lot addition C02-26 at 705 & 707 George Street
• Application for Consent C03-26 – Serge Laberge – creation of a new rural lot
• Telecommunication tower proposals: 226 Balmoral Avenue (Mattice) and 28 Jacques Road (Hallébourg) – land‑use compatibility comments
• 2025 financial statement audit review by Baker Tilly HKC
• Clarification of Official Plan section 7.4.5(v) consent policies

Regular Meeting of Council

This is a routine regular meeting of Council. Items for decision include adopting minutes from three previous meetings (May 5 regular, May 8 and 22 special), and adopting reports from the Operations, Planning, Parks and Recreation, Finance, and Policy committees. The sole delegation is a presentation from Kevin Anderson of La Voix du Corridor about a community news project. A list of correspondence from various agencies and municipalities will also be received and filed.

• Delegation and presentation by Kevin Anderson, managing editor of La Voix du Corridor, on The Corridor Voice Project
• Adoption of minutes from the May 5, 2026 regular meeting and special meetings of May 8 and 22, 2026
• Adoption of the Operations Committee report dated May 27, 2026
• Adoption of the Planning Committee report dated May 27, 2026
• Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Committee report dated May 28, 2026

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Hearst Parks and Recreation Committee will review a request from the Jogues Mud Fest organizing committee for complimentary use of municipal metal fences. Staff and the committee recommend approval for the August 14–16, 2026 event, citing its role in raising funds for local firefighting equipment and its economic impact on Hearst. Because the event occurs outside municipal boundaries, final approval requires Municipal Council.

• Request for free use of Town fences for Jogues Mud Fest (August 14–16, 2026)
• Staff recommendation to approve complimentary fence use for community safety and site structuring
• Event background: raises funds for Jogues firefighting equipment and local capital assets
• Previous approval referenced: Resolution No. 222-25 for the 2025 event
• Committee members attending: Roger Sigouin, Yan Drolet, Gaëtan Baillargeon, Éric Picard, Marc-Alain Bégin

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is recommending that Council adopt a new Local Improvement Policy that consolidates all previous policies and sets the property owner share of infrastructure costs at 58.2%. The policy covers eligible works (storm sewers, road widening, curbs, boulevards, landscaping) and special assessments for corner and rear lots. The by-law would rescind the existing 2006 policy and several resolutions.

• New Local Improvement Policy consolidating By-law 12-06 and several resolutions into one document
• Property owners would be charged 58.2% of total infrastructure costs for road reconstruction projects
• Eligible works include storm sewers, pavement widening, curbs and gutters, boulevards, and landscaping
• Special assessment rules for corner lots (average of two sides) and rear/flankage lots (based on 30% of rear frontage)
• By-law expected to be read and passed on June 2, 2026

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will receive two informational reports. The first confirms that the Town of Hearst satisfied all 13 program elements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act for 2025, as per a May 7, 2026 letter from the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response. The second report compares building permit activities for May 2025 and May 2026.

• Confirmation of 2025 compliance with Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act – all 13 program elements met
• Building permit activity comparison report for May 2025 vs May 2026 (for information only)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is recommending that Council terminate the month-to-month agreement with Canadian Injury Management Services Inc. (CIMS) for short-term disability administration, transitioning that function to internal management. The committee also recommends renewing the annual contribution to the Hearst Ecomuseum at $6,850 plus in-kind support for taxes, snow removal, lawn mowing, and alarm system costs for Maison Blais at 53 Ninth Street. A financial contribution request from Animal Rescue of Kapuskasing is recommended for denial. Several information items are presented, including gas tax funding, a 2025 report on municipal contributions to community organizations, and 2024 financial statements for various boards.

• Termination of month-to-month agreement with Canadian Injury Management Services Inc. (CIMS) for wellness and disability management; $14,300 budgeted, $5,500 spent, saving $8,800
• Renewal of annual contribution to Hearst Ecomuseum: $6,850 cash plus municipal/school taxes on Maison Blais at 53 Ninth Street, plus snow removal, lawn mowing, and alarm system costs
• Denial of financial contribution request from Animal Rescue of Kapuskasing
• Information report on Gas Tax Funding program
• 2025 report on municipal contributions to community organizations

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is recommending Council adopt a by-law establishing a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee with nine municipalities, delegate authority to the CAO for trapping on municipal land and nuisance beaver control, support Mayor Sigouin's candidacy for the AMO board, and authorize his travel to a police services board meeting.

• Adoption of By-law No. XX-2026 to create the 2026 Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee with members from Hearst, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Moonbeam, Fauquier-Strickland, Opasatika, Mattice-Val Côté and Val Rita-Harty
• Amendment to Delegation of Powers By-law No. 11-2025 to allow the CAO to authorize trapping on municipal land and sign annual agreements with the Hearst Trappers Council for nuisance beaver control
• Resolution to support Mayor Sigouin's nomination to the AMO Board of Directors as representative of the Northern caucus, Northeast region
• Authorization for Mayor Sigouin to attend the North East Region Police Services Board meeting in North Bay on June 8, 2026

Centre-ville Hearst Downtown

The Centre-ville Hearst Downtown board will receive correspondence from the Town on the adopted 2026 BIA levy (By-law 34-2026) and budget. Discussion will continue on expanding the Business Improvement Area boundary. New business includes setting dates for 2026 events requiring George Street closures, a painting project with the Rotary Club, and the opening of Hearst Dance & Art Studio.

• Receipt of By-law 34-2026 adopting the 2026 BIA levy of $33,275 and budget of $58,510
• Update on BIA expansion project, including boundary mapping and community consultation
• Determination of dates for 2026 events needing closure of George Street and municipal parking
• Collaborative painting project with Club Rotary
• Opening of Hearst Dance & Art Studio by Viktoriia

Special Meeting of Council

The Town of Hearst Council will consider a by‑law to appoint Éric Picard as Acting Treasurer, effective May 29, 2026, when the current Treasurer position becomes vacant. The appointment is required by section 286(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to maintain financial continuity. The by‑law also repeals By‑law No. 37‑2022 that appointed the former Treasurer. No immediate financial impact is noted.

• Adoption of confirmatory by‑law appointing Éric Picard as Acting Treasurer
• Repeal of By‑law No. 37‑2022 appointing Mireille Lemieux as Treasurer
• Schedule A job description attached to the by‑law
• Discussion of pecuniary interests (procedural item)
• Adjournment of the special council meeting

Conseil de la Bibliothèque publique de Hearst

The board will receive a presentation of the draft 2025 financial statements from auditor BakerTilly. They will also review library policies. The meeting includes routine monthly reports on finances, statistics, and expenditures.

• Presentation of draft 2025 financial statements by Maika Labbée of BakerTilly
• Review of library policies
• Monthly verification balances for April 2026
• Monthly statistics for April 2026
• List of disbursements for April 2026

Comité sur les soins de longue durée de Hearst et de la région

The Hearst and Area Long-Term Care Committee will review its mandate (Schedule A1 to By-law No. 16-26) and receive updates from Foyer des Pionniers, Hôpital Notre-Dame, and other regional partners. No correspondence or presentations are scheduled. The committee also sets its next meeting for September 10, 2026.

• Review of committee mandate (Schedule A1 to By-law No. 16-26)
• Report from Foyer des Pionniers long-term care home
• Update from Hôpital Notre-Dame on long-term care beds
• Update from Équipe de santé familiale Nord-Aski on services
• Report from Municipalité de Mattice-Val Côté on first responders and clinic

Special Meeting of Council

Council will hear a presentation on four programming options for Canada Day 2026 celebrations, after the former organizers withdrew due to volunteer burnout. Staff recommends Option 2, which keeps inflatables ($12,900), fireworks ($13,100), and local musicians ($2,500), and commits to cover any sponsorship shortfall from unallocated reserves. The options range from $24,300 to $37,400 in total expenses, with a projected municipal shortfall of $2,300 to $15,400.

• Staff recommends Option 2: inflatables, fireworks, and local music with a projected deficit of $9,300
• Fireworks cost estimated at $13,100, supported by Hearst Firefighters Association
• Inflatables cost $12,900, partly due to $6,450 in delivery fees from geographic remoteness
• Options 1 and 4 include touring Franco-Ontarian band Les Billinguish Boys
• Council must confirm it will absorb any shortfall from available, unallocated reserves

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider adopting the 2026 budget for Centre-ville Hearst Downtown and setting the Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy. It will also decide on installing LiveBarn streaming services at the Claude Larose Recreation Centre and receive an update on the Funders Forum. Correspondence includes letters on stormwater fees, federal gas tax elimination, highway improvements, and other municipal issues.

• 2026 Budget of Centre-ville Hearst Downtown and BIA levy (item 11Dii)
• Installation of LiveBarn streaming services at the Claude Larose Recreation Centre (item 11C)
• Adoption of reports from Operations, Planning, Finance, and Policy committees
• Correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs on stormwater fees and from FONOM/NOMA on highways 11 and 17 and federal gas tax
• Approval of a minor variance request for 41 Eighth Street from the Committee of Adjustment

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider adopting the 2025 annual operating reports for the Hearst sewage treatment lagoon and the Cécile Trailer Park lagoon. The reports document multiple exceedances of phosphorus limits and operational problems due to low river levels during seasonal discharge. The committee will also receive for information the fall 2025 discharge report and monthly water/wastewater reports for early 2026.

• 24 exceedances of phosphorus limits at Hearst sewage lagoon in 2025
• Five bypass events at 5th Street and 10th Street pumping stations due to snowmelt and heavy rain
• Low river levels required special Ministry authorization for fall discharge
• Replacement of pumps at 5th Street and Diesel pumping stations and isolation valves at Wyborn station
• Increased ALUM dosage to reduce phosphorus in effluent

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is receiving two information-only reports. One details a $30,000 provincial grant to purchase a high-capacity portable backup generator for emergency warming shelters during winter power outages. The other compares building permit activity for March and April 2026 with the same months in 2025. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• $30,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for a portable backup generator
• Proposed generator to power a municipal warming shelter during prolonged winter outages
• Building permit activity comparisons for March and April 2026 are presented for information

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is recommending adoption of 2026 tax rates with a 3.0% increase, along with tax ratios unchanged from 2025. The committee also considers a $35,100 contract for Phase 3 of the municipal asset management plan, an annual $1,200 contribution for West Street outdoor rink, a financial incentive agreement with Dr. Vafi for optometry services, and denial of a request from Constance Lake Education Authority. Additionally, budgets for the library, Hearst Connect, and power corporations are up for ratification.

• Adoption of 2026 tax rates with 3.0% increase and tax ratios
• Contract with PSD Citywide Inc. for asset management plan Phase 3 at $35,100 plus HST
• Annual $1,200 contribution to Club des enfants du quartier for West Street outdoor rink through 2031
• Financial incentive agreement with Dr. Vafi for optometry services (5-year commitment from Oct 2023)
• Denial of financial contribution request from Constance Lake Education Authority for student bursaries

Policy Committee

The committee will recommend denying the Hearst Golf Club's request for two stop signs, adopt a by-law delegating powers to the CAO during the lame duck period, authorize staff support for the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association, and endorse FONOM's resolution for equitable housing infrastructure funding for northern municipalities.

• Denial of donation request for two stop signs from Hearst Golf Club (value ~$128)
• Adoption of by-law delegating certain powers to CAO during 2026 lame duck period, limited to actions under s. 275(3) of Municipal Act
• Authorization of municipal staff administrative support for Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association during Mayor Sigouin's presidency
• Support for FONOM resolution urging equitable housing-enabling infrastructure funding for northern Ontario municipalities that do not levy development charges

Centre-ville Hearst Downtown

The Centre-ville Hearst Downtown (BIA) will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026. Key items include the adoption of the 2026 budget (document to follow), adoption of the 2025 cheque list, and discussion of the Easter event and the expansion of the BIA. New business includes a painting project with the Rotary Club, the opening of Hearst Dance & Art Studio by Viktoriia, and vacant buildings on the market. The meeting will also set dates for future events requiring street and parking closures on rue George.

• Adoption of 2026 budget
• Adoption of 2025 cheque list
• Easter event planning and street closure
• BIA expansion discussion
• Painting project with Club Rotary

Conseil de la Bibliothèque publique de Hearst

The Hearst Public Library Board will consider two new items: establishing how many meetings the board will hold each year and setting fees for using the library’s rooms. It will also vote on replacing the library’s parking signs and adopt revised collection policies that were approved by the sub‑committee on March 31, 2026. Additional reports on finances, statistics and inspections will be presented.

• 9.1 – Determine the number of annual board meetings
• 9.2 – Establish fees for use of the library’s facilities
• Resolution #15 – Approve replacement of library parking signs
• Adopt revised collection policies (COL‑01, COL‑03, COL‑04, COL‑05) approved March 31 2026
• Monthly reports: verification balances, statistics, expenditures, and inspection

Special Meeting of Council

The Town of Hearst Council will vote on a confirmatory by‑law to adopt the 2026 operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes discussion of a 3 % property‑tax rate (down from a proposed 3.75 %) funded by a $245,000 dividend and a $890,000 surplus transferred to capital projects. Specific capital allocations cover the Croissant Mongeon & McManus streets project, airport fuel‑service upgrades, and a reserve for unforeseen expenses.

• Adoption of the 2026 operating and capital budgets (confirmatory by‑law)
• Tax‑rate adjustment to 3 % using a $245,000 dividend, reducing the increase by 0.75 %
• Transfer of $890,000 surplus to capital projects, including $247,400 for Croissant Mongeon & McManus
• End of the $126,826 Ontario transition payment, with no revenue in 2026
• Funding for airport projects: $84,200 for regulators/lighting and fuel‑service infrastructure

Special Meeting of Council

Council will discuss the draft 2026 operating and capital budgets, which include a proposed 3.75% tax increase. The body will also consider a request to provide municipal snow removal equipment and staff to the Hearst Golf Club.

• Proposed 3.75% increase in taxation rates for 2026 budgets
• Proposed $200,000 allocation from Hearst Connect dividend to pay down recreational center debt
• Proposed $45,000 reserve from Hearst Connect dividend for contingencies
• Request for municipal snow blower and staff for Hearst Golf Club (estimated cost up to $500)
• Estimated $41,100 expenditure for 2026 elections

Hearst Planning Board

The Hearst Planning Board will hold public meetings and decide on two consent applications: a lot addition merging 707 George Street into 705 George Street, and creation of a new recreational lot. The board will also discuss proposed telecommunication towers in Mattice and Hallébourg, and review member remuneration, the 2025 financial statement, and the 2026 budget. No decisions are expected on the towers as they are federally regulated; the municipality can only provide comments.

• Lot addition consent (C02-26) at 705 & 707 George Street – staff recommends approval
• Recreational lot creation consent (C01-26) – Yvon Jean
• Proposed 45.7 m telecommunication tower at 226 Balmoral Avenue, Mattice
• Proposed telecommunication tower at 28 Jacques Road, Hallébourg
• Revision to planning board member remuneration and review of 2026 budget

Regular Meeting of Council

The Hearst Town Council will review an application to merge the adjacent lots at 705 and 707 George Street. It will also adopt reports from the Finance, Policy, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and other committees dated March 2026. A closed session will address recognition of outstanding volunteers, potential litigation, and human‑resources matters.

• Application to consolidate parcels at 705 and 707 George Street (Planning Committee File No. C02-26)
• Adoption of Finance Committee report dated March 23, 2026
• Adoption of Policy Committee report dated March 23, 2026
• Adoption of Economic Development Committee report dated March 26, 2026 (including Canada Day celebrations)
• Closed meeting: recognition of volunteers, potential litigation, and human‑resources matters

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will receive three reports: a closed‑session recommendation to select outstanding volunteers, a senior citizen of the year, and an ambassador for the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Evening; an informational update on the use and rental of municipal ice surfaces and the swimming pool; and a cost summary of the Claude Larose Recreation Centre and Stéphane Lecours Swimming Pool rehabilitation, including final project costs and remaining reserve debt. The committee will discuss the volunteer selections in closed session and consider the information reports on facility usage and project finances.

• Selection of outstanding volunteers, senior citizen of the year, and ambassador (closed session)
• Report on usage and rental of municipal ice surfaces and the swimming pool (information only)
• Final project cost of Claude Larose Centre and Stéphane Lecours Pool upgrades: $8,638,656 (6.2% over original budget)
• $300,000 allocated each year (2023‑2025) for the recreation centre and pool upgrades
• $4,045,111 remaining to be repaid to reserves, estimated 13.5 years for full repayment

Economic Development Committee

The Hearst Economic Development Committee will receive a staff report on the #ShopHearst campaign, which highlights local businesses on municipal social‑media channels. The committee’s recommendation is for information purposes only, with no direct financial cost identified for 2026. Staff note that 24 businesses submitted entries and that future campaigns may consider optional printing or signage expenses.

• Presentation of the Shop Hearst social‑media campaign (information only)
• No direct financial cost anticipated for the 2026 campaign
• 24 local businesses submitted completed entries for participation
• Future campaigns may consider optional printing, signage, or promotional material costs
• Committee plans to continue the campaign annually with evolving themes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a proposed policy to establish a standby duty compensation structure for non-union employees. The staff report recommends adopting the policy, which would set a daily rate of $38.57 and an estimated annual cost of $24,000.

• Adoption of Standby Duty Policy for non-union employees
• Daily standby compensation rate of $38.57
• Estimated annual financial implication of $24,000
• Staff Report from Director of Human Resources dated March 19, 2026
• Reference to By-law No. 97-2022 – Disconnecting from Work Policy

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is reviewing a proposal to allow the keeping of hens in urban residential areas. The committee is also considering motions to support highway safety and capacity improvements for Trans Canada Highway 11.

• Proposed Urban Chickens By-law limiting residential lots to four hens and prohibiting roosters
• Proposed amendments to Set Fines By-law No. 39-16 to establish fines for chicken by-law infractions
• Proposed amendment to Animal Care and Control By-law No. 91-06 to update livestock definitions
• Proposed amendment to Delegation of Powers By-law No. 11-2025 to allow the Director of By-law Department to issue permits
• Support for Motion M-26 and a FONOM resolution regarding Trans Canada Highway 11 safety and reliability

Conseil de la Bibliothèque publique de Hearst

The Hearst Public Library Board accepted the minutes from its February 26, 2026 meeting and approved expenses for December 2025 and January 2026 totaling $3,586.52. The board also discussed a request for additional space in the municipal building at 801 George Street for a multimedia room.

• Adoption of February 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of expenses totaling $3,586.52
• Request for additional space at 801 George Street
• Workplace safety inspection report
• Monthly circulation statistics

James Bay OPP Detachment Board 1

The board is meeting to review the draft 2026 budget and discuss police operations. Key topics include Highway 11 road closures, emergency road closures, and the use of body-worn cameras.

• Draft Budget 2026 with total expenses of $5,950
• Overview of OPP body-worn cameras
• Hwy 11 helicopter blitz and traffic light monitoring
• Emergency road closures and Hydro-related closures
• Implementation of RIDE program on snowmobile trails

Regular Meeting of Council

The Hearst Town Council voted to stop the Hallé Street housing development after two of three funding applications were denied. It adopted the Operations Committee report dated February 4 2026 and the Planning Committee report dated February 4 2026. The council deferred a decision on free municipal space requests from the Hearst Ecomuseum and the Hearst Public Library Board at 801 George Street pending the end of a one‑year veterinary services use. Several delegations presented, including an Asset Management Plan for 2024.

• Decision not to proceed with Hallé Street Housing Development (Resolution 31‑26)
• Adoption of Operations Committee report (Resolution 32‑26) dated Feb 4 2026
• Adoption of Planning Committee report (Resolution 33‑26) dated Feb 4 2026
• Deferral of free space requests for Hearst Ecomuseum and Public Library at 801 George Street (Resolution 34‑26)
• Presentation of the Town of Hearst 2024 Asset Management Plan by PSD Citywide Inc.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider a resolution to designate the Forum with funding partners as a priority commitment in the 2026 budget, allocating $1,500. The committee will also discuss the short‑ and long‑term priorities of the Economic Development Department. Two financing options for the forum are presented: municipal funding of $1,500 or waiting for external sponsorships before committing funds.

• Resolution to allocate $1,500 for the Forum with funding partners in the 2026 budget
• Discussion of short‑ and long‑term priorities for the Economic Development Department
• Option 1: Proceed with the forum using the $1,500 municipal allocation
• Option 2: Delay the forum until external sponsorships are confirmed, with no municipal cost

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will defer any changes to ground‑floor residential use in the downtown C1 Zone until the Official Plan review scheduled for 2027. It will also retain the remaining subdivision lands west of Hallé Street as municipal property to enable future affordable‑housing projects after the parcel donated to the Université de Hearst is finalized. Additionally, the Committee will approve a $12,000 contract with Solution Incendie Inc. to provide fire‑department pump‑operator and level‑1 officer training as a priority 2026 budget commitment.

• Resolution to defer ground‑floor residential amendments in the Downtown C1 Zone until the 2027 Official Plan review (Resolution No. 71‑25).
• Resolution to retain surplus lands west of Hallé Street as municipal property for potential affordable‑housing initiatives after the Université de Hearst donation is finalized.
• Approval of a $12,000 contract with Solution Incendie Inc. for fire‑department pump‑operator and level‑1 officer training, designated as a priority 2026 budget commitment.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will consider a resolution to adopt a new by-law that updates the constitution of Council committees and to dissolve the Hearst Heritage Committee and the Heritage Sawmill Exhibit Committee. It will also review proposals to lower the eligibility age for community bus services to 60, to require French on election notices and forms, to support the Making Northern Ontario Highways Safer Act, 2026, and to back Wawa’s request to keep the LifeLabs laboratory operating in Greater Sudbury.

• Adopt new by-law regulating Council committees and dissolve the Hearst Heritage Committee and the Heritage Sawmill Exhibit Committee
• Amend By-law No. 12-2024 to change community bus eligibility age to 60 years
• Adopt by-law authorizing French language on election notices, forms and other information
• Support MPP Bourgouin's Making Northern Ontario Highways Safer Act, 2026, including reclassifying Highways 11 & 17 as Class 1 with eight‑hour snow‑removal standards
• Support the Municipality of Wawa’s resolution urging the province to keep the LifeLabs laboratory in Greater Sudbury

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering the adoption of the Town of Hearst Municipal Asset Management Plan. The body will also discuss council member remuneration for 2025 and a three-year software renewal with Amilia. Additionally, the committee is reviewing requests for free use of the community pavilion.

• Proposed adoption of Municipal Asset Management Plan noting a $7.6 million annual infrastructure deficit
• Approval of the 2025 remuneration report for members of Council
• Three-year software agreement renewal with Amilia for municipal rentals and recreation
• Free use of community pavilion for Nord-Aski Family Health Team on May 9, 2026
• Free use of community pavilion for Hearst Community Living on June 25, 2026

Conseil de la Bibliothèque publique de Hearst

The Hearst Public Library Board discussed a joint request with the Hearst Ecomuseum for free municipal space at 801 George Street to create a multimedia room. The council voted to defer any decision on that request until the Hearst Veterinary Services Committee completes its one‑year free‑use period. The board also approved the renewal of the "Infinity Support PI Services" contract and adopted the agenda, minutes, and financial statements for December 2025. A policy‑review committee meeting is scheduled for 11 March 2026.

• Deferral of decision on library and ecomuseum request for space at 801 George St for a multimedia room
• Authorization to renew the "Infinity Support PI Services" contract
• Adoption of agenda, minutes, and financial report showing December 2025 expenses totaling $4,666.03
• Scheduled policy‑review committee meeting on 11 March 2026
• Presentation of the 2025 annual report and library usage statistics

Centre-ville Hearst Downtown

The Centre‑ville Hearst Downtown board adopted the previous meeting’s minutes and approved the use of the city hall foyer for the municipal winter‑roads status event scheduled for 24 January 2026. It also approved a $100 departure gift for outgoing board president Gabrielle Lecours. The board reviewed a draft 2026 budget, confirmed an Easter egg‑hunt on 4 April, and noted the upcoming Prix Panache ceremony on 28 March 2026. Adoption of the 2025 cheque list was postponed pending completion.

• Approval to use city hall foyer for the 24 Jan 2026 winter‑roads event (unanimous)
• Approval of a $100 departure gift for Gabrielle Lecours (unanimous)
• Presentation of the draft 2026 budget (decision deferred to next meeting)
• Confirmation of Easter egg‑hunt on 4 April 2026 at the downtown centre
• Scheduling of the Prix Panache ceremony for 28 March 2026

Comité sur les soins de longue durée de Hearst et de la région

The Committee on Long‑Term Care for Hearst and the region met on 12 Feb 2026 to adopt its agenda and prior minutes, review financial interests (none), and receive updates from partner agencies. Updates included the Foyer des Pionniers’ 78‑bed capacity being fully occupied with 53 people on the waitlist and 14 in crisis, the Vieillir chez soi program’s Christmas gift‑tag initiative valued at $40 and a June walking challenge with about 325 participants, and Hôpital Notre‑Dame’s patient placement issues on the 2nd and 3rd floors. No new motions or policy changes were adopted; the committee kept its meeting schedule unchanged.

• Foyer des Pionniers: 78 beds occupied, 53 on waitlist, 14 in crisis (11 in hospital, 3 in community)
• Vieillir chez soi: Christmas gift tags valued at $40, 50 clients participating, 325 participants in June walking challenge
• Hôpital Notre‑Dame: 13 patients on 2nd‑floor long‑term care, placement issues on 3rd floor with additional patients awaiting evaluation
• No financial interests reported
• Committee decided to maintain existing meeting frequency

Hearst Planning Board

The Hearst Planning Board will meet to elect officers and discuss the comprehensive review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law (2027). The board will also address ongoing consent applications and a program from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

• Election of Officers
• Comprehensive Review of Official Plan and Zoning By-Law (2027)
• Review of consent applications
• Correspondence regarding Constance Lake First Nation Community Based Land Use Plan
• Assistance to Planning Boards Program from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council of Hearst is meeting to adopt reports and by-laws from its standing committees, including the authorization of a funding agreement for fire protection and a construction contract for washroom renovations at the Claude Larose Recreation Centre.

• Adoption of By-law 01-2026 for Fire Protection Grant funding
• Authorization of agreement with F. Girard General Construction for $529,500
• Approval of additional $24,660 for recreation centre improvements
• Submission of comments to ISED Canada regarding telecommunications tower at 613 Front Street
• Consideration of correspondence from various provincial ministries and organizations

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is reviewing a proposal to lease four municipal facilities to the Canadian Armed Forces for winter training from February 21 to March 13, 2026. The body is also discussing newcomer integration and reviewing 2025 air traffic statistics.

• Proposed $34,200 (+ HST) rental agreement with Canadian Armed Forces for use of Fire Hall, Claude Larose Recreation Centre, René Fontaine Municipal Airport, and Heritage Sawmill Marketplace
• 2025 Air Traffic Summary reporting 1,479 movements and 1,664 passengers
• Proposed recognition of the Welcoming Francophone Communities (CFA) committee to support newcomer recruitment and retention
• Proposed workshop for business managers on newcomer integration
• Information item regarding a rally for road safety in Northern Ontario

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing an updated Municipal Emergency Response Plan and building permit activity reports. Both items are presented for information purposes only.

• Updated Municipal Emergency Response Plan (revised December 9, 2025)
• Building permit activity comparison reports for December 2024 vs 2025 and January 2025 vs 2026

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider a staff recommendation to discontinue the Halle Street Housing Development Project due to unsuccessful funding applications and a significant increase in the municipal financial commitment.

• Halle Street Housing Development Project: Resolution to discontinue due to funding issues
• Water and wastewater operations report for November and December
• Housing-Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) funding approved for roadway project
• Unsuccessful applications for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWS)
• Unsuccessful application for Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider five agenda items. It will defer a decision on the free use of municipal space at 801 George Street until the Hearst Veterinary Services Committee completes its one‑year use. It will also vote on resolutions to authorize free rent for Dépôt Gamelin at the Claude Larose Recreation Centre, adopt a by‑law amendment setting locker rental rates at the Stéphane Lecours Swimming Pool, and approve reduced ice rental rates for Passeport Jeunesse school, while reviewing an informational cost‑reduction assessment from Schooley Mitchell.

• Defer decision on free use of municipal space at 801 George Street until the Hearst Veterinary Services Committee completes its one‑year use
• Authorize free rent of space at Claude Larose Recreation Centre for Dépôt Gamelin from Sept 1 2025 to Aug 31 2026
• Adopt by‑law amendment to By‑law No. 13‑2023 adding rates for aquatic locker rentals at Stéphane Lecours Swimming Pool
• Approve recognition of elementary and secondary schools as minor sports organizations to qualify for reduced ice rental rates
• Review Schooley Mitchell’s cost‑reduction assessment (informational)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will consider a resolution to adopt a by‑law authorizing the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the municipal and school board elections scheduled for October 26, 2026. It will also review resolutions supporting driver‑licence reinstatement improvements, a new residential property tax class for small northern municipalities, opposition to Bill 68 changes to OMERS governance, and a permanent Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program. The vote‑tabulator by‑law includes a budget of $18,150 for equipment and software.

• Resolution to adopt by‑law authorizing optical scanning vote tabulators (budget $7,350 for VoterView, $11,470 for two tabulators, total $18,150)
• Resolution to improve the driver’s licence reinstatement process for Northern Ontario residents
• Support for Hornepayne’s resolution requesting a Small Northern New Residential Property Tax Class and Subclass
• Support for Southgate’s resolution opposing Bill 68 changes to the OMERS Act and backing the AMO stance
• Support for Brantford’s resolution calling for a permanent Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program

Special Meeting of Council

Council will review 2026 water and sewer rates and consider a $38,000 provincial grant for pothole repairs. The meeting also includes discussions on road rehabilitation projects for Front Street, Mongeon Crescent, and McManus Street.

• 2026 Water and sewer rates
• Proposed $38,000 Transfer Payment Agreement for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program
• Front Street rehabilitation project
• Mongeon Crescent and McManus Street local improvement project
• By-law No. 68-2025

Centre-ville Hearst Downtown

The council adopted the agenda, approved the prior meeting minutes, and approved the cheque list for Jan 1‑Sep 22 2025. It voted to renew the Centre‑ville Hearst Downtown’s membership in the Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce for 2026. Members discussed the draft 2026 budget, focusing on funding for Christmas decorations, and continued work on the commercial‑area expansion project, including a marketing publication and a request for a heritage‑fund student position.

• Renewal of membership in the Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce for 2026 (decision)
• Discussion of the 2026 budget draft, with a decision to limit spending to replacing a portion of Christmas decorations
• Ongoing commercial‑area expansion (BIA) – marketing publication, open‑house event, and request for Northern Ontario Heritage Fund student support
• Approval of the cheque list covering 1 Jan to 22 Sep 2025
• Correspondence noting a request for free downtown parking Dec 22‑31 2025 (not decided at this meeting)

Conseil de la Bibliothèque publique de Hearst

The Hearst Public Library council will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It will review December 2025 financial balances and discuss ongoing policy revisions and an official request for a multimedia room. The council will also consider a new IT services contract – the Rock Solid Infinity Support Plan – quoted as $489.06 per month plus $63.58 tax, for a total of $552.64.

• Adoption of the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution #61-2025)
• Review of December 2025 financial balances and expenditures
• Discussion of policy revisions (Agenda item 8.1)
• Official request for a multimedia room (Agenda item 8.2)
• Consideration of Rock Solid Infinity Support Plan quote #003111 ($552.64 total monthly cost)

Regular Meeting of Council

The Hearst Town Council will adopt a by‑law authorizing a $35,750 + HST agreement with Greenstone Environmental Engineering to conduct an excess soils investigation for improvements on Mongeon Crescent and McManus Street. It will also amend the zoning by‑law to reduce rear‑yard setbacks, allowing a new residential lot to be created on the property at 76 Labelle Street. Additional items include appointing volunteer firefighters, providing in‑kind support for the Smash‑Up Demolition Derby, and adopting several committee reports and minutes.

• Authorize $35,750 + HST contract with Greenstone Environmental Engineering for excess soils investigation (By‑law No. 70‑2025).
• Amend Zoning By‑law No. 76‑19 to reduce rear‑yard setbacks for a new residential lot at 76 Labelle Street (By‑law No. 71‑2025).
• Approve in‑kind contribution of Public Works equipment and staff for the Smash‑Up Demolition Derby on February 7, 2026.
• Appoint Sophie Joanis and Cloé Roussel as volunteer firefighters and Noah Dubé as junior volunteer firefighter.
• Adopt reports and minutes from the Operations, Planning, Finance, and Policy committees.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will recommend that Council adopt a by‑law establishing the 2026 interim tax levy, equal to 50 % of the 2025 levy and payable in two installments on March 2 and May 1, 2026. It will also present an analysis of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cost recovery for the 2026 budget, showing a capped increase to $1,156,377. A policy on reserves and discretionary reserve funds is noted as a work‑in‑progress item.

• Adopt by‑law (By‑Law No. XX‑2026) for 2026 interim tax levy – 50 % of 2025 levy, payable March 2 and May 1, 2026
• OPP cost recovery analysis: projected 2026 policing cost $1,156,377 (11 % increase over 2025 adjusted amount)
• OPP budget impact before cap: $1,229,719 (18 % increase) and $1,311,611 after year‑end adjustments (26 % increase)
• Development of policy on reserves and discretionary reserve funds (work in progress)
• Finance Committee recommendations to be tabled to the Municipal Council

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will discuss tourism committee nominations in a closed session and then appoint two members in an open meeting. It will also consider a resolution supporting the Municipality of St. Charles' request to extend fire‑certification deadlines. Information will be provided on renewing agreements with André Communication for tower space and with Lacroix Bus Service for community transportation.

• Appointment of two members to the Hearst Tourism Committee (vacant seats)
• Resolution to support St. Charles' request to extend fire‑certification compliance deadlines
• Renewal of agreement with André Communication for rental space on the communication tower (information only)
• Renewal of agreement with Lacroix Bus Service for community transportation services (information only)