RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MISCOUCHE
Monthly Council Meeting
August 11th, 2026

1. OPENING MEETING
Mayor Albert Gallant called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present:
Albert Gallant  – Mayor
Allan Parks – Deputy Mayor
Ivan Blanchard- Councillor
Charles MacAusland  Councillor
Corey Gillis  Councillor
Patrick MacLellan Councillor
Jonathan Gallant Councillor
Michelle Perry- CAO

2. Patrick McSweeney from MNP presented the council with the Year End Statement for March 31, 2026.

Mayor Gallant thanked Mr McSweeney for coming out,

3. Declaration of Conflict of Interest: No One Declared a Conflict of Interest.

4. MAINTENANCE REPORT: Monty MacAusland gave the following report: Some tree trimming was done around the community, and the fence along the East Lagoon will be done before fall. The manhole covers painting has started and will be completed this week.

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Monthly Meeting July 14th, 2026

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the minutes for the  Monthly Meeting July 14th,  2026 be approved as presented.

6. BUSINESS ARISING:
a) Crosswalk: No update
b) Proposed Development: No update
c)  100 Lady Slipper Dr S: The property was sold on August 7th, 2026
d) Cutting Grass at the lagoons & Mulching Trees around the East Lagoon: Trees were mulched around the East Lagoon and they did a really good job. Also the grass is becoming long around both lagoons and it was only cut once this summer. CAO Perry will get in touch with the contractor to see when it will be cut again as we may have to find someone else to do it.
e) Replacement of the Maintenance Truck: Council discussed this again and they have now decided not to get a brand new truck with a plow to do all the snow removal, as they will still need to hire a contractor to do the driveways to the lagoons. They did decide to get a newer truck 4 x4 with a small blade to clean up when the snow is not enough for the contractor to come out.

MOTION moved by Corey Gillis seconded by Pat MacLellan and carried
THAT the community purchase a newer truck with a small blade for up to $50,000

f) Fire Hall Roof: The roof seems to be leaking again in the fire hall, and the last contractor that come out thought the issue was with the dormer at the front.  He suggested that the dormer be removed and the roof get redone from the old part to the new. Council will get quotes for the roof repair.

g) Roof Cap at the Rec Center: Mallet’s were out and had a look at the roof at the Rec Center and they did some minor repairs at no charge.  They did look at the roof cap and they stated that it was rotten and should be replaced. We are waiting for a quote on that.
h) Maintenance Shed Completion/ Parking Space Lines: council was asked if instead of hiring someone to finish the maintenance shed finished and painting the parking lines fr the fire hall and the rec center if maintenance and the community hire someone to help him to get these projects done.

MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland seconded by Jonathan Gallant and carried
THAT the community hire someone with the maintenance person to insulate, plywood and electrical in the new extension of the maintenance shed, as well as paint the parking lines at the Fire hall and the Rec Center.

i) Enforcement Bylaw: Council received a copy of the new enforcement Bylaw to review and the 1st Reading will be Wednesday August 12 @ 6 pm.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

a) Fire Dept: Councillor MacAusland gave the following report: There were 5 calls last month. The meeting was held for the mitigation for Kinsmen Rd townhouses, and 3 residents showed up. There will be a training exercise on August 17th. The heavy rescue fund will be changed to the light rescue fund as the department thinks that the money saved will reach that goal faster. The department will be providing first aid services at the Legion on Aug 23 for the PCH Auxiliary Fundraiser. September 13 will be touch the truck at Kool Breeze farms. December 5 will be the annual Christmas Party at the Miscouche Legion.
And the SOG have neen reviewed and updated and the copy was sent to the Municipal Office.

MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland seconded by Allan Parks and carried
THAT the Fire Department Report be approved as presented.

b) Recreation, Parks, Playgrounds and Green Space: Councillor J Gallant gave the following report: We are waiting to get a load of soil for the park once we can coordinate with maintenance so he will be able to spread it when it here. He has also been trying to coordinate with the contractor to get a load of wood chips for the park.

c)  Water & Sewer:  Councilor Gillis gave the following report: Nothing to report.
d) Repairs, Maintenance and Village Properties: Councilor Blanchard gave the following report: The roof for properties were already discussed, he also wanted to know about having the heat pumps cleaned and council decided to put it out to tender. And it was also suggested to have the oil tanks looked at especially at the rec center to make sure nothing was leaking.

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the community tender out to have 12 heat pump deep cleaned.

e) PEI Federation of Municipalities: Councillor MacLellan gave the following report: The last meeting was held by Zoom and he was unable to attend so there is no report to give.

f) Bylaw Committee: Councillor Gillis gave the following report: Draft for the Official Plan and Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw is at our lawyers for review.

g) Finances:  Councillor Parks gave the following report: Finances are good and as the accountant stated the community is in very good standings.  He went over the bills paid for the month and the financial statement with the budget.

8. APPROVAL OF BILLS PAID FOR THE MONTH TOTALING: $73,239.56

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the payment of the bills totaling $73,239.56 be approved as well as the Finance Report.

9. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Fire Dues in Outlying Areas: Council was asking about putting the dues up in the outlying areas, and has been informed that the committee was change from category billing to assessments of properties.  This has just taken place so it may take some time to have everything switched over.  The community will notice it in March 2027.
b) Donation for the Fundrasier: council received a request from the fire department asking for a donation to help buy treats for the kids for the Fundraiser for the PCH Auxilary at the Miscouche Legion August 23.  They will be providing first aid coverage for the event.
c) Repairs for the #111: council received 1 quote for the corrosion repairs on the fire truck and they though it was too high so they will get another couple of quotes.
d) Fire Department extra expenses: Council discussed the extra expense for shirts that are being bought for uniforms, and since they are no longer buying uniforms if there is a need to purchase shirts.

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Allan Parks and carried
THAT the community no longer purchase dress shirts for the fire department but they will still have the crest sewn on.

e) Property ID #1022045 Potential Subdivision: Council received a request from the property owner for PID #1022045. They are looking to put a subdivision in.  However they need to land to annexed into the community so that they can hook up to municipal sewer. The council reviewed the preliminary plans, and they were made aware that the property owner is aware that they have to pay for all the sewer lines in the subdivision and 90% of the hook up fees to the lagoon and the community will pay 10%.  They are also aware that they need to be in touch with environment for some wetlands that are on the property.

MOTION moved by Corey Gillis seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the community is in support of annexing the property # 1022045 for the potential development which will hook up to the West Lagoon.  Once the developer has the road changed to a year round road and the environment is contacted about the wetlands on the property.

10. NEXT MEETING: Monthly Meeting Tuesday September 8th, 2026

11. MEETING ADJOURNED

MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland that the meeting of August 11th , 2026 be adjourned.