To make it easier to follow the decisions of the North Hatley Municipal Council, here is a summary of the minutes of the October 1, 2025 meeting. The minutes of the November 10 meeting will also be summarized as soon as they are filed by the municipal administration, as will the audio recording.
You can view all municipal council minutes and available audio recordings here.
Summary of major decisions made by the city council
| Category | Subject | Decision | Amount / Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finances | Accounts Payable | Approval of monthly expenses | $285,006.30 |
| Finances | Net Salaries – September 2025 | Filing of payroll report | $48,315.51 |
| Public Works | Abrasive Sand | Contract awarded to Gravière Bouchard | $16.40/tonne (400–600 t) |
| Public Works | De-icing Salt | Contract awarded to Sel Frigon | $101.85/tonne (200–400 t) |
| Municipal Services | Waste Collection – Waterville Agreement | Intermunicipal service agreement for 2026 | $71,000/year + taxes |
| Urban Planning | PIIA – 4295 Magog Road | Garage extension approved | Local architectural impact |
| Urban Planning | PIIA – 45–51 Main Street | Transformation approved (architect’s plans required) | Major project in the village core |
| Urban Planning | Notice of Motion – By-law 2025-774 | Establish maximum land occupancy ratio (COS) | 50% urban / 10% outside urban perimeter |
| Environment | Donation of Municipal Lot | Transfer of lot 6,641,225 to the Massawippi Conservation Trust | Creation of green space and trails |
| Planning | Adoption of the Master Plan (Domus) | 10-year development vision adopted | Future launch of a Special Planning Program (PPU) |
| Public Services | Post Office | Request to maintain postal services in the village | Key service for residents |