2022 Review – 2023 Forecast or Projects

Environment

Since the 1970s, the term environment has been used to characterize the global ecological context, i.e., all the physical, chemical, biological, climatic, geographic, and cultural conditions within which living organisms, and human beings, develop. The environment constitutes the combination of natural and socio-economic elements that include the framework and conditions of life of an individual, a population, a community at different scales. However, we can distinguish two types of environments: the natural environment and the built environment. The difference is that the first occurs naturally, while the second is the environment that man has modified.

It is of course our collective responsibility to take actions to protect our environment. Everyone is responsible for taking actions in their daily life, including sometimes a change in our habits. The municipality also acts by adopting new regulations.

Through this newsletter, we will try to inform and accompany our citizens, and as such, we will plan for the next year a monthly column on the subject. We have already received proposals from our citizens. We appreciate your interest and involvement. Watch for our next publications!

Landing and Washing Station

To preserve the quality of the aquatic environment and the shoreline, the municipality is working on the application of its by-laws. The washing station is an important element in the preservation of our lakes. The success of this facility is possible with the cooperation of citizens, dealers, and our visitors. Thanks to all of you!

The municipal landing is at the end of its life and the municipal administration is analyzing the different options. A request for authorization to carry out the work will be submitted to the ministries involved at the beginning of next year. We will keep you informed through the newsletter.

Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, MELCC

On March 1st, the transitional regularity framework for the management of shorelines, littoral zones and flood-prone areas came into effect. This framework was put in place to ensure the safety of the population in the face of flooding and the protection of waterways. This transitional regime governs work permitted along shorelines, littoral zones, and flood risk areas. It supersedes municipal by-laws that set standards for such work.

 As our municipal by-law is more permissive, some permit or certificate applications may require additional authorization(s) from the MELCC, and possibly the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, before the municipality is able to issue your permit. If you are planning projects on the shoreline or littoral (concerning your boathouse, dock, or other) we strongly suggest that you start the process now to obtain all the necessary authorizations that will allow you to obtain your municipal permit or certificate before the work begins.

 https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/ministere/environnement/contact-us

Road Work

Various rehabilitation projects have been completed or started during the year 2022. Constantineau Road has been completely repaired, we have corrected deficiencies on Manitou Valley Road, as well as drainage corrections on Lake Manitou South Road.

Storm water management, sediment collection and stabilization work on Lacasse Road and Montée Daoust began on Tuesday, November 15 and will continue until mid-December or until the weather permits.  Phase II of the work will recommence in the spring and continue until the end of July 2023.

Drainage correction work on Lac-de-la-Grise and Lac Manitou South roads will be done subject to the granting of subsidies.

Urban Planning

The main role of the Urban Planning Department is to plan and manage the territory according to municipal by-laws. It is responsible for the urban plan, which establishes the main orientations of the territory’s development and planning, for the application of the by-laws adopted by the municipal council and for the issuance of permits and certificates. The team therefore assists citizens in the realization of their projects where the urban plan and the regulatory provisions are respected.

Novelty – Voilà

Voilà is a new platform that will facilitate communication between the administrative team and the citizens. The platform allows a better centralization of all municipal services, citizens will have access to a multitude of services, such as calendar, permit requests, tax accounts, surveys, alerts, requests, and many others.

Become a Volunteer!

Become a volunteer and provide support to those who need it. During a disaster and disaster recovery, volunteer support is essential. There are all kinds of ways you can help. If you wish to help, please contact us at admin@ivry-sur-le-lac.qc.ca or call 819 321-2332 so we can add your name to the list. Shortly, we will contact you to obtain all the ways to quickly contact you when needed.

Environment

RECYCLE-QUÉBEC has teamed up with Protégez-vous and Équiterre for the Make your appliances last campaign. Short and funny videos are available and will help you learn some strategies to maintain your everyday objects to keep them longer.

https://www.protegez-vous.ca/partenaires/recyc-quebec/durer-appareils

Managing your bins!

When should I put my bins out on the road?

In order to avoid any damage to your bins, it is important that they be placed as soon as possible the day before collection and removed as soon as possible after collection. Heavy machinery plowing the roads can damage or bury the bins. The Municipality is not responsible for damage caused by snow removal trucks.

 How should I place my bins for collection?

The bins must be located at the curb, with the handles facing the house so that nothing interferes with the collection, as close as possible to the outside line of the road, at a maximum distance of one metre. A minimum space of sixty (60) centimetres is required between each bin to ensure access.

 Leaving for the cold season?

Be sure to store your bins in a place where they do not indicate that the residence is uninhabited, due to potential thieves.

Cultural Diversity

Messages du CISSS

Nature and Wildlife

November usually represents the shoulder season before the arrival of snow and the winter activities that come with it. Only a remnant of resilient leaves hangs on to the branches of bare trees while the rest already lie on the cold earth. Animals stash food to prepare for their survival through the coming winter months, and most migratory birds have already long-gone towards the warmer climate of the South. There is however one bird that still lingers in the frigid lake and is the last to leave before the waters start to freeze. I am of course referring to the strong and agile loon – whose eerie calls you can still hear in the dark and silent evenings of the fall. They are excellent swimmers thanks to their streamlined body and solid bones which allow them to dive up to 70m to catch fish. They can slow their heartbeats to conserve oxygen underwater and they can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes. Their strong legs are found far back on their body may allow for efficient swimming but an awkward stride on land. You may have never seen a loon on land as they only leave the water to mate and incubate their eggs. Because of their awkward leg positioning and heavy weight, it is impossible for them to take off from land and even in water they need a “runway” of a few hundred meters to get airborne. It is the adult loons that leave first to migrate south, and the juveniles fly down together a few weeks later. Loons usually return to the same lakes every year and they are a great indicator of lake quality as they need clear water to see their prey underwater with the help of their bright red eyes. We are happy to see an abundance of loons each year on Lake Manitou – a clearly positive indication of our lake’s health.

Réno-Région Program

We have received an update from the MRC des Laurentides responsible for the program.

The program is a victim of its own success. The MRC des Laurentides has received many applications, and the budget allocated is significantly lower than the requests. If some citizens have not received a call from the MRC des Laurentides inspector, it is because the budget is probably already allocated for this year.

However, if the program is renewed next year, citizens who have not been contacted at this time will not have to submit a new application to the municipality since your name remains on the waiting list. They will be given priority for next year when the inspector verifies the eligibility for the new program.

For new registrations, it is likely that your registration will be postponed to next year since the budget is already almost 100% distributed for the current program. By registering now, you ensure a place for next year, and this in priority.

Finally, you should know that the MRC des Laurentides is “lobbying” the government for an additional budget.

https://mrclaurentides.qc.ca/aide-a-la-renovation/

Roadword on the territory – Follow-up

Chemin Constantineau Road Project

The work is finished, only a few small finishing elements remain to be completed.

Chemin Lacasse / Daoust Road Project

The municipality has received the final authorization from the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change. A site meeting was held on November 1st with the various stakeholders.

Start of work: November 15, 2022.                                                                                                                                                                        Contractual deadline: 12 calendar weeks

Part of the work will be done in 2022 and completed in 2023.

 Chemin de la Vallée du Manitou Road Projet

The work is finished, only a few small finishing elements remain to be completed.

Autres sujets d’intérêt

Si vous avez des sujets que vous voulez que l’on traite dans un futur bulletin, laissez-nous le savoir et il nous fera plaisir de préparer un article.

Je tiens à souligner les contributions de la conseillère Gabi Opas, ainsi que les efforts de Mylène Thibault pour la préparation du bulletin.

Pour tout commentaire, n’hésitez pas, l’équipe municipale est là pour vous!

Encore merci pour votre confiance et sachez que c’est un réel plaisir de vous représenter!

Le maire,

André Ibghy

Municipalité d’Ivry-sur-le-Lac

Tél. (819) 321-2332

maire@ivry-sur-le-lac.qc.ca