Francine Bastien, LJI

The session was chaired by Mayor Richard Burcombe in the presence of five councilors, the general manager and the clerk. About fifteen citizens are in the audience. The mayor sends his happy new year wishes.
Administration – Award of a $34,492 contract to the firm Appcom for the production of a tourist guide for the town with a mobile application and a digital version.
Human resources – Creation of the position of assistant clerk. Christine Marchand will leave her duties as archivist to take up this new position.
Approval of the indexation of salaries of management and non-union employees. Elected officials will see their emoluments indexed at a rate of 2 percent in 2024.
Regulations – Adoption of a bylaw aimed at regulating the establishment of quarries and sand pits on the territory.
Urban planning and environment – Approval of a project to build eight housing units at 12-30 Elm Street. A bicycle shop will occupy the former premises of Aluminum Knowlton.
Leisure, culture, tourism and community life – Grants awarded: Knowlton Film Festival: $20,000; Pettes Memorial Library: $176,000; Théâtre Lac-Brome: $95,000; Brome County Historical Society (Museum): $50,000; Optimist Club: $1,500.
Next session: Monday February 5, 2024, 7 p.m. at the CLB.