Borough council highlights

Mr. Benchimol took the microphone to asked Mayor DeSousa explanations concerning increases on his tax bill. “This year it increased by 1.9% and since the mergers in 2002, there’s been a 22.2% increase”, he explained. Mr. DeSousa answered that it was probably due to an increase in his property value. This answer, like all the others he received to his further questions, didn’t satisfy the St. Louis Street resident and the dialogue between the two gained a notch in intensity. All in all, not much was said, but many things were shouted.

Laurentians not satisfied with snow clearance since the beginning of the winter will be happy to learn that the council approved notices of motion in order to adopt by-laws regarding snow removal and snow clearance contractors on private properties. “An analysis will be conducted, said Mayor DeSousa. Over the last few years, many new factors have emerged like law 430, residential development and the fact that more residents are now dealing with snow clearance contractors…”

Sécurité et Investigation Cartier ltée was awarded a five-year, $1,625,964.38 contract for its guarding services of public buildings like the Centre des loisirs, the library and the Raymond-Bourque arena.