Ville régionale de Cap-Acadie public meetings in 2024

Special Meeting

The council will open the meeting, confirm quorum and adopt the agenda before moving to substantive items. Council members will review the 2025 municipal budget, the 2025 sewer system budget, proposed transfers to reserve funds, lines of credit, insurance matters, the Shoreline Trail Phase 1 project, and snow removal for the sewer access road. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda.

• 2025 municipal budget
• 2025 sewer system budget
• Shoreline Trail – Phase 1
• Transfers to reserve funds
• Snow removal from the sewer access road

Council adopted the 2025 operating budget of $12,544,782.03 with tax rate increases of $0.02 (except Haute-Aboujagane at $0.01) in a 5-3 vote. The sewer system budget of $752,497.74 with user fees at $337 was approved unanimously. Council also approved several reserve fund transfers, line of credit changes, the 2025 insurance contract, and construction contracts.

• Adopted $12,544,782.03 2025 budget with tax rate increases (5-3)
• Approved $752,497.74 sewer system budget, fees at $337/user (unanimous)
• Transferred $184,931 to capital reserve for Intergenerational Centre (unanimous)
• Transferred $7,215.08 in fire department donations to reserve (unanimous)
• Transferred $300,000 from reserve to capital fund for fire station land (unanimous)
• Cancelled one line of credit, increased two, maintained $13,013,264 for Intergenerational Centre (unanimous)
• Accepted Canoe Insurance bid of $114,737 for 2025 insurance (unanimous)
• Awarded Shoreline Trail Phase 1 to Landco Construction for $683,525.50 plus 15% contingency (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will hold a special meeting to discuss the adoption of the 2025 budget. The session is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Budget 2025 discussion
• Questions from the audience

Council held a special meeting to review the 2025 general budget, with a presentation by the Finance Director and discussion among members. No formal decisions were made; resolutions are scheduled for the next special meeting on November 18, 2024. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on substantive items.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No conflicts of interest declared
• Budget 2025 discussed, no action taken

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie council has one substantive agenda item: discussion of the 2025 budget. The meeting also covers procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and declarations of conflicts of interest. No other decisions, public hearings, or detailed budget figures are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2025 budget

The council held a special meeting to review the 2025 sewer and general budgets, presented by the Finance Director. Council members asked questions and discussed the budgets, but no formal decision was made. The meeting adjourned without any votes on the budget.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No decisions on the 2025 budgets; discussion only

Regular Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, receive reports from fire, building, and finance departments, and consider several by-laws including rezoning of three roads. Other business includes the Grand-Barachois 4-season park, support for community organizations, and disposition of municipal property.

• By-law 09-1OOO - Rezoning Ohio Road
• By-law 09-1PPP - Rezoning Aboujagane Road
• By-law 09-1QQQ - Rezoning Bruno Street
• Grand-Barachois 4-season Park
• Bridge L370 - Little Cape Brook

Council unanimously approved three rezoning by-laws: one for a 16-unit building on Ohio Road, one for camping domes and an eatery on Aboujagane Road, and one for a 3-unit dwelling on Bruno Street. It also authorized starting the funding process for the Grand-Barachois 4-season park (phase 1, estimated $1,965,750) and granted funds to four community organizations. A letter will be sent to the Minister of Transportation about the L370 bridge.

• Approved rezoning for 16-unit building on Ohio Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for camping domes and eatery on Aboujagane Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 3-unit dwelling on Bruno Street (unanimous)
• Authorized start of funding process for Grand-Barachois 4-season park phase 1 (unanimous)
• Granted $1,500 to Cap-Pelé Public Library Commission (unanimous)
• Granted $3,600 to Cap-Pelé ATV Club (unanimous)
• Granted $3,600 to Sacré-Cœur-de-Jésus Parish (unanimous)
• Granted $1,000 to Crime Stoppers (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The council will discuss the 2025 budget and a proposal for asphalting Saint-André Road via the Capital Loans Commission. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Asphalting of Saint-André Road – Capital Loans Commission
• 2025 Budget discussion

Council approved a request to borrow $752,000 over 15 years to fund the reconstruction of Saint-André Road. The project is part of the Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership Program for 2025. The 2025 budget was presented and discussed, but no vote was recorded.

• Approved request to borrow $752,000 for asphalting Saint-André Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie is holding a special meeting to address administrative tools and financial planning. The council will discuss the site for the new Station 2 fire station and the 2025 corporate and finance presentation regarding grants.

• Work on the site of the new fire station - Station 2
• Budget 2025 - Corporate and Finance Presentation: Grants
• Canada Community-Building Fund
• Branding

Council unanimously approved site work for the new fire station (Station 2) with Clearview Trucking at $2,250 + HST per acre (max 2 acres) and Hive Engineering at $3,000 + HST. They also unanimously approved hiring SG Studio for $1,100 + GST/HST to create the town's visual identity. Presentations on the Canada Community-Building Fund five-year plan and 2025 budget grants were made, but no decisions were taken on those items.

• Approved site work for new fire station (Station 2) with Clearview Trucking and Hive Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved SG Studio branding contract for $1,100 + GST/HST (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Cap‑Acadie council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the RCMP, fire department, building permits and finance, and hear several presentations. It will conduct public hearings on rezoning applications for Ohio Road, Aboujagane Road, and Bruno Street. Additional items include discussion of incentive policies, a mutual‑aid emergency agreement, and a review of the municipal organizational structure.

• Public Hearing - Rezoning Application Ohio Road
• Public Hearing - Rezoning Application Aboujagane Road
• Public Hearing - Rezoning Application Bruno Street
• Incentive policies
• Mutual Aid Agreement in Case of Emergency - Regional Collaboration

Council unanimously adopted three rezoning by-laws (09-1OOO, 09-1PPP, 09-1QQQ) modifying the rural plan for properties on Ohio Road, Aboujagane Road, and Bruno Street. It also approved a resolution allowing developers to benefit from Municipal Policy P-04 in addition to federal housing acceleration funds, and entered into a regional mutual aid agreement for emergencies. Additionally, council approved hiring O Stratégies for $39,675 to review the organizational structure.

• Adopted By-Law 09-1OOO (rezoning, Ohio Road) - 1st and 2nd reading (unanimous)
• Adopted By-Law 09-1PPP (rezoning, Aboujagane Road) - 1st and 2nd reading (unanimous)
• Adopted By-Law 09-1QQQ (rezoning, Bruno Street) - 1st and 2nd reading (unanimous)
• Approved resolution allowing developers to use Municipal Policy P-04 alongside federal housing acceleration funds (unanimous)
• Approved entering into a regional Mutual Aid Agreement for emergencies with 17 other municipalities (unanimous)
• Approved hiring O Stratégies for $39,675 (incl. HST) for organizational structure review (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie’s special council meeting will open with procedural steps, including a territory acknowledgment and conflict-of-interest declarations. Council will then adopt a new municipal logo and receive presentations on the 2025 budgets for Public Safety and Public Works & Environment. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Adoption of the new municipal logo
• 2025 Public Safety budget presentation
• 2025 Public Works and Environment budget presentation

Council unanimously adopted the new town logo selected by a public survey, with the public unveiling scheduled for October 15, 2024. The meeting also included presentations on the 2025 budget for Public Safety and Public Works/Environment, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Adopted new town logo (unanimous)
• Scheduled public unveiling of logo for Oct 15, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Special Meeting

The Council of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2025 budget. Presentations will focus on leisure, community living, economic development, tourism, and culture.

• Budget 2025 presentation for Leisure and Community Living
• Budget 2025 presentation for Economic Development, Tourism and Culture
• Determination of participants for the 2024 AFMNB Congress

Council approved the delegation for the 2024 AFMNB annual convention, naming five participants and two substitutes, and designated the mayor and deputy mayor as voting delegates. The meeting also included presentations on the 2025 budget for Leisure and Community Living, and Economic Development, Tourism and Culture, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved delegation for 2024 AFMNB convention (unanimous)
• Named Mayor Serge Léger, Deputy Mayor Marc-André Vienneau, Councillors Louis Léger, Rachel Boudreau, and Susan Cormier as participants
• Named Councillors Éric LeBlanc and Yvonne LeBlanc as substitute participants
• Designated Mayor Serge Léger and Deputy Mayor Marc-André Vienneau as voting delegates at AFMNB AGM

Plenary Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie’s plenary meeting on September 16, 2024, is a procedural session with no substantive decisions listed. The agenda includes standard opening items (quorum, conflicts, minutes) and non-binding presentations (surface water management, Junior B team, 2025 community activities, budget meetings, and council updates). No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

The plenary meeting was largely informational, with presentations on surface water management, a Junior B team partnership, 2025 community activities, and budget meeting scheduling. No substantive decisions were made; a resolution on organizational structure review is scheduled for the October 15 regular meeting.

• Adopted agenda with added item 6.f (unanimous)
• No minutes to adopt; previous minutes adopted March 11, 2024
• No conflicts of interest declared
• Tabled organizational structure resolution to October 15 regular meeting

Regular Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will hold a regular meeting to discuss land purchases, road improvements, and the Grand-Barachois 4-season Park. The council is scheduled to vote on a new branding logo and launch.

• Vote and launch of branding logo
• Public consultations for the Municipal Plan
• Purchase of land
• Designated Provincial Roads Improvement Program
• Security Camera Rebate Program presentation by Cap-Acadie Chamber of Commerce

Council unanimously approved the purchase of a 4.05-hectare parcel on Ste Anne Road, Ohio-Du-Barachois for $13,500 plus associated costs. They also approved forwarding road improvement priorities to the provincial minister, appointed members to a committee for dangerous or unsightly premises, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved purchase of land on Ste Anne Road, PID 01053958, 4.05 ha, for $13,500 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 2027-2031 road improvement priorities to Minister of Transportation (unanimous)
• Appointed Renelle Richard, Gilles Cormier, and Ola Drisdelle to Dangerous or Unsightly Premises committee (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of August 26, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Cap‑Acadie council will discuss several policy proposals, including an infill density development incentive (Policy P‑14) and an affordable‑housing partnership incentive (Policy P‑15). Additional items include a pilot project for regular council meetings, a pedestrian crossing at schools, and a review of sewerage fees for a glamping site. The meeting also covers updates on municipal building inspections, street‑light cameras, mosquito management, beach‑access ramp reconstruction, and the road maintenance plan.

• Policy P‑14 – Infill Density Development Incentive
• Policy P‑15 – Affordable Housing through Non‑Profit Partnerships Incentive
• Cross Guarding – Pedestrian crossing for schools
• Sewerage fees – Glamping Aboiteau
• Reconstruction of the access ramps to Aboiteau Beach

Council unanimously adopted two housing incentive policies (P-14 and P-15) funded by CMHC's Housing Accelerator Fund, approved a $292,700 contract for Aboiteau Beach ramp reconstruction, and voted to close the municipal building at 33, chemin St-André by February 25, 2025, except for the fire department. They also approved a $52,000 contract for a 20-year road maintenance plan and requested NB Power install ten street light cameras. The meeting was procedural in part, with no public questions or conflicts of interest.

• Adopted Policy P-14 – Infill Density Development Incentive (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy P-15 – Affordable Housing through Non-Profit Partnerships Incentive (unanimous)
• Approved $292,700 + HST bid from Camille Léger Ltd. for Aboiteau Beach ramp reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $52,000 + HST contract with Roy Consultants for 20-year road maintenance plan (unanimous)
• Closed building at 33, chemin St-André to tenants and public by Feb 25, 2025, except fire department (unanimous)
• Requested NB Power install 10 cameras on street lights for civil protection (unanimous)
• Returned to one regular council meeting per month (unanimous)
• Designated Annik LeBlanc as acting clerk for the meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie council will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items such as adopting minutes and declarations of conflicts, followed by public questions and reports. The meeting will focus on several rezoning applications, administrative appointments, and operational decisions like land purchases and equipment upgrades.

• By-law 09-1MMM - Rezoning Kinnear Road
• By-law 09-1NNN - Rezoning Trois-Ruisseaux Road
• Rezoning Application Felix Mario Leblanc - Ohio Road
• Rezoning Application Céline Melanson - Basse Aboujagane Road
• Purchase of land for Fire Hall - Station 2

The council approved several rezoning requests and the purchase of 9.2 acres for a new fire station. Other decisions included hiring a consultant for organizational review and purchasing arena cleaning equipment.

• Approved $300,000 purchase of 9.2 acres for Fire Hall Station 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Kinnear Road property for resource extraction (Carried, 1 against)
• Approved rezoning of Trois-Ruisseaux Road property for food processing facility (Unanimous)
• Approved $28,500 contract with O Stratégies for organizational structure review (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,799.99 purchase of Kärcher B 60 W + R65 sweeper for arena (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year waste collection agreement with Southeast Regional Service Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved approximately $4,000 for Fire Department recognition dinner (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jocelyne Bourque as Deputy Clerk (Unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie council will meet for a special session to conduct public hearings on rezoning applications for Kinnear Road and Trois-Ruisseaux Road. The meeting will also discuss several policy incentives related to housing and infrastructure improvements, including prefabricated construction, infill density, and affordable housing partnerships.

• Public Hearing - Rezoning Application Kinnear Road
• Public Hearing - Rezoning Application Trois-Ruisseaux Road
• Policy P-13 - Prefabricated Construction Incentive
• Policy P-14 - Infill Density Development Incentive
• Policy P-15 - Affordable Housing through Non-Profit Partnerships Incentive

Council adopted Policy P-13, a prefabricated construction incentive funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund, and approved several contracts including a $88,250 infrastructure design for Dora Lane and a $70,590.70 access road for a drinking water study. Two rezoning by-laws (Kinnear Road and Trois-Ruisseaux Road) passed first and second readings, with one vote against on the Kinnear Road item. Council also approved a $1,000 grant for music at Café au Bord d’la Mer and directed staff to report on Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives.

• Adopted Policy P-13 Prefabricated Construction Incentive (unanimous)
• Approved 1st and 2nd readings of By-Law 09-1MMM (Kinnear Road rezoning) (one vote against)
• Approved 1st and 2nd readings of By-Law 09-1NNN (Trois-Ruisseaux Road rezoning) (unanimous)
• Approved $88,250 Dillon Consulting contract for Dora Lane infrastructure design (unanimous)
• Approved $70,590.70 Clearview Trucking contract for drinking water study access road (unanimous)
• Approved $3,350 + HST JOMA engineering contract for Aboiteau Park parking lot lights (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 + HST grant to Café au Bord d’la Mer for music (unanimous)
• Directed administration to provide overview of Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives (items 6.d, 6.e)

Regular Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie Council will meet on June 24, 2024, to review administrative records and consider several by-laws and resolutions affecting local services and infrastructure. Items on the agenda include a police protection service by-law, conditions for MacKinnon Street phase 3, a pedestrian crossing at PETL school, and access restrictions on Allée Petite Côte. Council will also review the May 2024 financial report and discuss a commitment to the Partners for Climate Protection program. This document is a meeting agenda; no votes or final decisions are recorded.

• By-law CA-15 regarding police protection services
• Conditions attached to phase 3 of MacKinnon Street
• Pedestrian crossing proposal at PETL school
• Access prohibition for Allée Petite Côte
• Ramps installation at Aboiteau Beach and Broussard Street updates

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie held a regular council meeting on June 24, 2024. Council adopted By-law CA-15 on police protection through its third reading, reappointed Marc-André Vienneau as deputy mayor until June 2026, and approved several items including a pedestrian crossing at Père-Edgar-T.-LeBlanc school, a residential subdivision extension on MacKinnon Street, and a commitment to the Partners for Climate Protection program. Council also directed administration to reverse work blocking access to Petite Côte Road and to create three new logos for a public vote. All recorded motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted By-law CA-15 on police protection after third reading (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marc-André Vienneau as deputy mayor from June 24, 2024 to June 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved MacKinnon Street Phase 3 subdivision extension with conditions including a $266,923.05 deposit (unanimous)
• Awarded $100,550 pedestrian crossing contract at Père-Edgar-T.-LeBlanc school to Camille Leger Ltd.; transferred $125,000 from reserve fund (unanimous)
• Committed to the Partners for Climate Protection program and designated Jocelyne Martin and Louis Léger as liaisons (unanimous)
• Directed administration to reverse work blocking access to Petite Côte Road (council directive)
• Directed administration to create three new logos for a public vote (council directive)
• Agreed to launch a call for tenders for two new beach access ramps at Parc de l'Aboiteau (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Council of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will meet to discuss several administrative and community items. Topics include a grant for the Cap-Acadie Dental Clinic, property at 33 Saint-André Road, and a surplus equipment sale.

• Grant - Cap-Acadie Dental Clinic
• Building 33 Saint-André Road
• Surplus Equipment Sale
• Policy P03 - Use of information technology and operation of paperless meetings
• Council Chambers - Audio-visual system

The council approved several expenditures, including a grant for a new dental clinic and a full audio-visual system upgrade. They also authorized a building inspection for 33 Saint-André Road and a study regarding a dumping station for trailers.

• Approved $108,343.36 to hire Ivan’s AV for council chambers audio-visual system
• Approved $25,000 non-refundable grant to Clinique Dentaire Cap-Acadie
• Approved hiring a company to inspect the entire building at 33 Saint-André Road
• Approved $200 sale of a Coldtech walk-in fridge to Paul LeBlanc
• Approved sending a letter to the Minister of Social Development regarding mental trauma and addiction services
• Approved seeking a price for an in-depth study on a dumping station for trailers
• Adopted amended Policy P03 regarding information technology and paperless meetings

Municipal Council Tour

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will hold a municipal council tour at the Cormier-Village Cultural and Sports Centre. The meeting includes a presentation on municipal projects by Chief Administrative Officer Stéphane Dallaire and an open discussion for citizens with Council Members.

• Presentation on municipal projects by Stéphane Dallaire
• Open discussion for citizens with Council Members

Regular Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie Council will review several by-laws and administrative items. Discussions include road extensions, public safety services, and a rezoning notice for Kinnear Road.

• By-Law CA-13: Extension of MacKinnon Street Phase 3
• By-Law CA-14: Dog control
• By-Law CA-15: Police Protection Services
• Public Notice Rezoning: Doug Burke / Kinnear Road
• By-Law for pesticides

The Cap-Acadie Regional Town Council adopted third readings for By-law CA-13 for the MacKinnon Street Phase 3 extension and By-law CA-14 for dog control. The council also advanced readings for By-law CA-15 concerning police protection services, approved hiring Maître André Daigle for $2,000 plus HST to research pesticide legislation, renamed Crabiers Street to Bédèche Street to avoid confusion with emergency services, and appointed members to the emergency measures committee.

• Adopted the agenda and minutes of the May 13, 2024, regular meeting
• Passed third readings and adoption for By-law CA-13 (MacKinnon Street Phase 3 extension)
• Passed third readings and adoption for By-law CA-14 (dog control)
• Passed first and second readings and a summary resolution for By-law CA-15 (police protection services)
• Approved hiring Maître André Daigle for $2,000 + HST to research pesticide legislation ($24-09-16)
• Appointed members to the emergency measures committee under the Emergency Measures Act ($24-09-17)
• Renamed Crabiers Street to Bédèche Street due to emergency services confusion ($24-09-18)
• Authorized Café au Bord d'la Mer to place a 4x6-foot sign between the building and Acadie Road at their own expense ($24-09-19)

Regular Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie Council will review several rezoning applications and proposed by-laws. The agenda includes discussions on dog control, street asphalting, and waste collection management. Reports from the RCMP and Fire Department are also scheduled.

• Rezoning for MLC Properties Ltd., Kinnear Road, and Trois-Ruisseaux Road
• By-law CA-13 for the extension of MacKinnon Street Phase 3
• Asphalting work on Beach alley and Butte-à-Éloi Street
• Appointment of the Director of the Emergency Measures Organization
• Public consultations on branding

Cap-Acadie council gave final approval to By-Law 09-1LLL, rezoning part of PID 01068394 from Resource Development to Medium Density Residential for semi-detached dwellings, subject to environmental and sewerage conditions. Council also moved forward rezoning applications from Doug Burke (Kinnear Road, for a pit) and Shikha Sobti (Trois-Ruisseaux Road, for a food processing facility), setting objection hearings for July 22, 2024. Council awarded two paving contracts to Archille Leblanc Construction Ltd. and approved a regional waste collection opt-in with ECO360. A request for financial support was not approved.

• Approved By-Law 09-1LLL rezoning PID 01068394 to Medium Density Residential for semi-detached dwellings, with conditions (motions carried)
• Advanced Doug Burke rezoning request for Kinnear Road pit; objection hearing set for July 22, 2024 (carried)
• Advanced Shikha Sobti rezoning request for Trois-Ruisseaux Road food facility; objection hearing set for July 22, 2024 (carried)
• Awarded Allée de la Plage paving to Archille Leblanc Construction Ltd. at up to $56,500 + HST (carried)
• Awarded Butte-à-Éloi Street paving to Archille Leblanc Construction Ltd. at up to $11,300 + HST (carried)
• Approved opt-in to regional solid waste collection managed by ECO360 starting February 1, 2025 or earlier (carried)
• Approved additional $1,800 for branding co-creative activities, raising public dialogue bill from $12,200 to $14,000 + HST (carried)
• Appointed Nicole Melanson as director of the Emergency Measures Organization (carried)

Municipal Council Tour

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will hold a council tour at the Shemogue Golden Age Club. Chief Administrative Officer Stéphane Dallaire will present on municipal projects, followed by an open discussion for citizens with Council Members.

• Presentation on municipal projects by CAO Stéphane Dallaire
• Open discussion for citizens with Council Members

Regular Meeting

The Council will review several municipal items including road safety on Route 133 and local infrastructure projects. The meeting includes presentations from the Fire Department and Vision H2O, as well as a financial report for March 2024.

• Excessive Speed - Route 133
• Dora Alley - Municipal Capital Borrowing Board
• Installation of charging stations - Level 3
• Soccer Field - Père-Edgar-T.-LeBlanc School
• Appointment of the by-law enforcement agent

Council approved several infrastructure projects, including the Sainte-Croix Lane upgrade and the installation of two level 3 charging stations. The board also authorized a borrowing request for drainage work and approved various grants for community organizations.

• Appointed Dany LeBlanc as by-law enforcement agent
• Approved letter to Minister of Transportation regarding excessive speed on Route 133
• Requested authorization to borrow $503,293.07 for Dora Alley drainage (15 years)
• Hired Landco Construction for Sainte-Croix Lane upgrade for $286,307.28 + HST
• Accepted TruSun Corp's $243,054.74 bid for two level 3 charging stations
• Approved multiple community grants including $7,000 for Greater Shediac Community Garden
• Granted $10,000 to Barachois Historic Church Preservation Committee for 2026 anniversary
• Approved $14,500 contribution to revitalize Père-Edgar-T.-LeBlanc school soccer field

Municipal Council Tour

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie is holding a municipal council tour at the Haute-Aboujagane Community Centre. The meeting includes a presentation on municipal projects by Chief Administrative Officer Stéphane Dallaire and an open discussion for citizens with Council Members.

• Presentation on municipal projects by Stéphane Dallaire
• Open discussion for citizens with Council Members

Regular Meeting

The Cap-Acadie Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the rezoning of MLC Properties Ltd. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2023 financial statements and discussions on municipal building upgrades.

• Public Hearing - Rezoning MLC Properties Ltd.
• Presentation of the 2023 Cap-Acadie Financial Statements
• Municipal Building Heat Pump
• Sign at the Visitor Information Center
• Branding

Council approved a contract for a new heat pump at the municipal building and funded a branding study. The 2023 consolidated financial statements were accepted, and a rural plan by-law modification underwent two readings.

• Approved $17,305 + HST for Mistral and O Strategies for branding surveys and consultations
• Approved ECR Technical Services to install a municipal building heat pump for up to $30,980 + HST
• Accepted consolidated financial statements dated December 31, 2023
• Adopted 1st and 2nd readings of By-Law 09-1LLL modifying the Beaubassin-est Rural Community plan
• Tabled discussion on the Visitor Information Center sign

Regular Meeting

The Council will hear a presentation regarding the Business Park and Municipal Plan. Items for consideration include the Aboiteau Beach Management Manual and Level 3 charging stations. The meeting also includes reviews of February 2024 financial statements and building permits.

• Presentation on Business Park / Municipal Plan
• Review of Municipal Policy No. P-12 - Aboiteau Beach Management Manual
• Discussion regarding Level 3 charging stations
• Aboiteau Beach Triathlon Request
• February 2024 Financial Statement review

Council approved the installation of two level 3 charging stations and adopted a management manual for Aboiteau Beach. The municipality also committed to a project to become a Welcoming Francophone Community.

• Approved installation of two level 3 charging stations at a cost of $375,000 (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Municipal Policy No. P-12 - Aboiteau Beach Management Manual (Motion Carried)
• Approved commitment to a regional project to become a Welcoming Francophone Community (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Motion Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the March 11, 2024, regular meeting (Motion Carried)

Municipal Council Tour

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Regular Meeting

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Council adopted by-laws regarding fire protection and dangerous premises, appointed a new Fire Chief, and approved several professional service contracts for housing, trails, and urban planning.

• Adopted By-Law CA-11 concerning Dangerous or Unsightly Premises
• Adopted By-Law CA-12 and Policy P-11 regarding Fire Protection Service
• Appointed Gaetan LeBlanc as Chief of the Cap-Acadie Fire Department
• Approved $51,000 contract with Viridis Design Studio Ltd. for Shoreline Trail Phase 1
• Approved $28,000 contract with Viridis Design Studio Ltd. for Grand-Barachois four-season master plan
• Approved $40,800 (+ HST) contract with Champoux Inc. for a housing needs study
• Approved $15,648 annual agreement with Café au bord d’la mer for Visitor Information Center management
• Approved $5,650 (+ HST) contract with South East Welding (2011) Ltd. for a memorial arch

Plenary Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will hold a plenary meeting on February 26, 2024. The session includes presentations and discussions regarding several local items.

• Presentation Courage Centre
• Commemoration in the Grand-Barachois Trail
• Vieux-Pierre Road

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 5, 2024, meeting. Several items were presented for discussion, but no resolutions were voted on during this session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adopted February 5, 2024, meeting minutes with proposed modification

Municipal Council Tour

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will hold a municipal council tour. The Chief Administrative Officer will present municipal projects, followed by an open discussion between citizens and council members.

• Presentation on municipal projects by Stéphane Dallaire
• Open discussion for citizens with Municipal Council Members

Special Meeting

The Council will address the reconstruction of the Aboiteau Park boardwalks. They will also discuss how often municipal council meetings should occur.

• Reconstruction of the Aboiteau Park Boardwalks
• Frequency of municipal council meetings

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie council approved a contract for the reconstruction of two boardwalks at Parc de l’Aboiteau. They also agreed to a six-month pilot project to hold two regular council meetings per month instead of one. Both motions were carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved bid from Camille Léger Ltd. for $1,017,300.00 + HST for Aboiteau Park boardwalks
• Rejected lowest bid from Gaudet Landscaping Ltd. for failing tender criteria
• Approved pilot project for two monthly council meetings starting in March
• Set pilot duration at six months with re-evaluation afterward

Regular Meeting

The Council will review several administrative tools, including new by-laws regarding fire protection and unsightly premises. Discussion items also include the reconstruction of the Aboiteau Park Boardwalks and various municipal infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning for MLC Properties Ltd.
• By-Law CA-10: Extension of MacKinnon Street Phase 3
• By-Law CA-11: Dangerous or Unsightly premises
• By-Law CA-12: Fire Protection Service
• Reconstruction and payout for the Aboiteau Park Boardwalks

Council approved several infrastructure projects, including the Shore-Line Trail and MacKinnon Street extension. The board also accepted a $555,458 insurance settlement for Aboiteau Park boardwalks and adopted a new policy to support community organizations.

• Approved $617,805.40 contract to Landco Construction Ltd. for Shore-Line Trail (Motion Carried)
• Accepted $555,458.14 insurance settlement from Intact Public Entities for Aboiteau Park boardwalks (Motion Carried)
• Approved By-Law CA-10 for MacKinnon Street Phase 3 extension (Motion Carried)
• Approved $140,000 for a roller and two vehicles using capital funds (Motion Carried)
• Hired Les Serres LeBlanc Ltd. for trail clearing up to $16,000 + HST (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Policy P-10 to provide grants and administrative reimbursements to community organizations (Motion Carried)
• Approved $5,000 grant for the creation of the Énergie Cap-Acadie Center (Motion Carried)
• Approved $18,275 contract with Ridgeback Security for a civil security report (Motion Carried)

Plenary Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will meet to discuss several municipal items including fire department regulations and public infrastructure. The agenda includes discussions on the Trans Canada Trail, civil protection proposals, and unmaintained public streets.

• Cap-Acadie Fire Department By-Law and Policy
• Canada Community-Building Fund
• Trans Canada Trail
• Proposal for civil protection
• Unmaintained public streets

The Plenary Committee meeting was called to order and quorum was confirmed by the Assistant Clerk. The minutes list attendees and note that no conflicts of interest were declared. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions are recorded in the provided text.

• Call to order completed
• Quorum confirmed by Assistant Clerk
• No conflicts of interest declared

Plenary Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie will discuss several operational topics at its plenary meeting. Agenda items include the strategic plan, capital fund, and snow removal services.

• Strategic Plan discussion
• Capital Fund review
• Snow Removal Service discussion
• Procedures for Public Requests to Council
• Memo for Council Meetings

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie held a plenary committee meeting on January 15, 2024. Council adopted the agenda as modified and adopted the minutes of the December 11, 2023 plenary meeting. The meeting was largely informational: staff presented updates on the Strategic Plan, the 2024 Capital Fund projects, snow removal on non-compliant lanes and streets, procedures for public requests to council, and a memo format for council meetings. No substantive decisions beyond the agenda and minutes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 8:36 pm.

• Adopted the agenda as modified (moved by Louis Léger, seconded by Yvonne LeBlanc) — carried
• Adopted the December 11, 2023 plenary committee minutes as presented (moved by Marc-André Vienneau, seconded by Wendy Bourque) — carried
• Received a Strategic Plan update from CAO Stéphane Dallaire — no decision recorded
• Received a presentation of 2024 Capital Fund projects from Finance Director/Treasurer Renelle Dupuis — no decision recorded
• Received an update on snow removal service on non-compliant lanes and streets from Municipal Operations Director Gaetan Bourgeois — no decision recorded
• Received an explanation of procedures for public requests to council from CAO Stéphane Dallaire — no decision recorded
• Received a presentation of the memo to be used for council meeting topics from CAO Stéphane Dallaire — no decision recorded
• Meeting adjourned at 8:36 pm (moved by Louis Léger)

Regular Meeting

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie Council will meet to review several administrative items. Discussion topics include a municipal plan presentation, a street extension by-law, and coastal barriers.

• Municipal Plan Presentation
• By-Law CA-10 - Extension of McKinnon Street Phase 3
• Nomination of an auditor
• Aboiteau Beach Barriers
• Committee for the 200th anniversary of the Barachois Historic Church

The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie council awarded a contract for two rising barriers at the Aboiteau Beach admission kiosk to Atlantic Alarm & Sound, the lowest of three bids, at $34,493.74 including HST. Council also advanced By-Law CA-10 (Extension of MacKinnon Street Phase 3) through first and second readings by title, appointed BOURQUE RICHARD BOUTOT P.C. INC. as auditor for the 2024 financial year, named two councillors to a committee for the Barachois Historic Church's 200th anniversary, and agreed the municipality would handle snow removal on Chemin du Quai for winter 2024. All recorded motions carried; no conflicts of interest were declared.

• Awarded Aboiteau Beach rising-barrier contract to Atlantic Alarm & Sound for $34,493.74 incl. HST (lowest of three bids) — carried
• Advanced By-Law CA-10, Extension of MacKinnon Street Phase 3, through 1st and 2nd readings by title — carried
• Appointed BOURQUE RICHARD BOUTOT P.C. INC. as auditor for the 2024 financial year — carried
• Named Councillors Susan Cormier and Josée Vautour to the Barachois Historic Church 200th anniversary committee — carried
• Agreed the municipality will do snow removal on Chemin du Quai for winter 2024 — carried
• Adopted the agenda with the addition of item 11.f (snow removal of Chemin du Quai) — carried
• Adopted minutes of the Nov 14, 2023 regular meeting and Dec 11 and Dec 18, 2023 special meetings — carried
• Received a Municipal Plan presentation from Phil Robichaud, Planner at Plan360 (no decision recorded)