March BREAK camp. Tamaracouta Scout Reserve. Activities. Registration deadline: February 26 th, Space is limited, so call now!!!

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1 March BREAK camp Where? Camp Tamaracouta, Mille-Isles When? February 29 March 4, 2016 Who? Boys and girls, ages What? We offer a full scheduled program for all youth to enjoy. Hands on activities, a chance to learn new skills!! Fully-heated facilities, catered meals and amazing staff will make this an experience of a lifetime! Cost? Residential Camp $305 for members-lunch included $390 non- members-lunch included Day Camp $150 for members-lunch included $175 non- members- lunch included Space is limited, so call now!!! Registration deadline: February 26 th, 2016 Activities Crafts Friendship FUN Hiking Movies Outdoor cooking Outdoor games Snow shelters Snowshoeing Survival skills And much more Tamaracouta Scout Reserve Register Early for SUMMER DAY CAMP book 6 weeks, pay before June 1 st, 2016 and get the 7 th for FREE! How do I register my child? By Phone: By Fax: By reservations@tamaracouta.com

2 2016 Budget WORD from the MAYOR The 2016 budget forecasting process focused on balancing the Municipal Budget without exceeding the annual inflation rate used as a reference during the RCM s budget adoption procedure and established at 1.2% for the region. This objective was set for the general tax rate as well as for your tax bill as a whole. The goal was partially achieved. The general tax rate has decreased to %, and is therefore below the inflation rate. The environmental tax remains at $20 per tax payer. The tax for the collection and transport of garbage and recycling increases under the terms of our contract with RCI. It has gone up from $206 per lodging unit to $218 per lodging unit. These factors contribute to an increase of the average tax bill by 2.3%. To achieve this result, an amount of $100,000 taken from the accumulated surplus from prior years, and injected into the 2016 budget. We expect to end 2015 with a small surplus. Would it have been possible to achieve all of our goals without neglecting our obligations? Asking the question, is answering it! In 2014, the transitory fiscal pact imposed monetary restrictions within the municipal sector of 300 million dollars thus affecting the financial situation of the RCMs and of all Quebec municipalities. The impact of this transitory fiscal pact on our RCM, considering the responsibilities conferred to it as a proximity Government, is reflected in a budget increase of approximately 4.4%. When the cost of the additional resources needed to respond, in part, to our needs is added, the overall increase rises to 4.78%. The increase in the RCM s budget is divided between the nine (9) municipalities which form the RCM of Argenteuil. The Quebec government s austerity budget, or as they like to call it, their budgetary rigor, has an impact on each and every one of us. The government aims to achieve a zero deficit while reducing our provincial taxes by the end of its mandate. If they manage to achieve their promise, it will still be financed through our collective assets. Each person pays and will pay, in an indirect manner, the income tax reductions through an increases in municipal and school taxes as well as in rate increases: electricity, consumption taxes, etc., and this without receiving an increase in existing services. In some cases, responsibilities financed by those income taxes have been transferred elsewhere, including to municipalities. For example, in April 2015, by a legislative amendment, the responsibility for water quality and catchment became the exclusive jurisdiction of municipalities. This means that all surface wells, artesian wells, water drawn from lakes or streams and the means by which to do so responsibly must now be evaluated by municipal inspectors. These inspectors are obligated to ensure that government-imposed norms are respected. At the same time, we learn that in 2015 the Ministry of sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight against Climate Change no longer has enough competent personnel to respond to municipalities requiring that inspections performed by this ministry be executed. Public Security professionals from the ministry no longer have budgets that allow them to travel in order to support the RCM s Council of Mayors. This council has the responsibility to adopt the Fire Safety Coverage Plan applied within the RCM s territory. The Plan, in addition to imposing standards for each municipality, has an impact on the civil liability of each. It is therefore necessary to find and consult resources in order to develop and adopt a plan which pursues the security of people and goods all while respecting the different levels of risk which exist within each of the nine (9) municipalities and which also considers the existence of different fire departments. These are some reasons that explain the increase in your taxes despite the increase in revenues. Translation and revision by madam Sarah Channell and madam Dawn Charles Page 2

3 2016 Budget WORD from the MAYOR The Quebec Federation of Municipalities (FMQ), the Quebec Union of Municipalities (UMQ), the City of Montreal and the City of Quebec have renegotiated with the government a new fiscal pact for a term of four (4) years. The restrictions imposed in 2014 for the municipal sector will remain for the next two (2) years. The municipal administration and the Council have focused their efforts in trying to respect your ability to pay, while meeting our obligations. The reorganization of our public works department will ensure that we maintain a high quality of repair and maintenance work on our roads while allowing us to reduce the payroll allocated to this department. Research and grant applications for infrastructure projects will also increase the collective value of our municipality by a little over 23%. Furthermore, it will also generate personal savings, since travelling on roads that are in a better condition has a significant advantage. The persistent actions taken by the municipality to obtain grants from the government has allowed us to obtain subsidies equivalent to 65% of the costs for the construction and upgrading of our fire hall and municipal garage for an estimated amount of $527,865. This persistence has also contributed to the withdrawal of the court proceedings against the municipality by the Commission of Standards, Equity, Health and Occupational Safety, which represents a savings of tens of thousands of dollars for the Municipality. In total, for infrastructure, roads and buildings, the Municipality will invest $1,160,685 in 2016, with at least $820,000 coming from a variety of grants. The council has never changed its objectives, which is to offer equitable services to all its citizens. In early 2016, property owners in the eastern sector (Lakes Robert, Massie and Paul) of the Municipality will be able to inform their insurance companies that they are within 8 km of a fire station. The Municipality will be leasing a part of the St-Jérôme fire hall located in the Bellefeuille sector allowing these residents to benefit from a nearby fire protection service. The Council will analyze every opportunity that presents itself in order to improve our collective well-being. I would like to thank all the municipal employees that work and contribute to our collective well-being on a daily basis, and specifically Mrs. Sarah Channell for her involvement and effort towards meeting the goal of this Council all while ensuring that our needs and obligations are met. Michel Boyer, mayor Translation and revision by madam Sarah Channell and madam Dawn Charles Page 3

4 BUDGET INFORMATION BUDGET 2016 REVENUE General tax rate $ $ Taxation on another basis $ $ Other incomes $ $ TOTAL $ $ EXPENSES BY FUNCTION Administration $ $ Public Safety $ $ Transport $ $ Environmental Health $ $ Urbanism & Development $ $ Leisure & Culture $ $ Financing $ $ Amortization ( ) $ ( ) $ Allocations (74 486) $ (44 215) $ TOTAL $ $ INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Investment $ $ Financing of investments ( ) $ ( ) $ Investment Revenue (grant) ( ) $ ( ) $ Allocation of operating activities (30 212) $ (55 785) $ Suplus (Deficit) of investment activities - $ - $ TRIENNAL BUDGET TOTAL FIXED ASSETS Expenses Grant - Surplus Financing GENERAL TAX ADMINISTRATION Computer equipment $ - $ - $ $ City Hall - $ - $ - $ - $ TOTAL $ - $ - $ $ PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Station construction ( Fire Station1) ( Fire Station 2) $ $ $ - $ Dry hydrants $ - $ - $ $ Machinery - Vehicle $ - $ - $ $ Breathing apparatus $ - $ - $ $ Fire Station construction - $ - $ - $ - $ TOTAL $ $ $ $ TRANSPORT Major repair of various roads $ $ - $ $ Machinery - Vehicle - $ - $ - $ - $ TOTAL $ $ - $ $ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - $ TOTAL - $ - $ - $ - $ LEISURE & CULTURE Maple Grove - Library $ $ $ $ Recreation and forest trails Hammond-Rodgers Park - $ - $ - $ - $ TOTAL $ $ $ $ GRAND TOTAL $ $ $ $ Rate Rate TAXATION 2016 General tax rate Public Safety MRC & Evaluation 0,5363 $ 0,5318 $ 0,0918 $ 0,0828 $ 0,0818 $ 0,1098 $ Increase in $ Total percentage increase Increase in property tax only TOTAL RATE 0,7099 $ Environment Garbage & Recycling Total 0,7244 $ Environment Garbage & Recycling Total Municipal Assessment $ 20 $ 206 $ 794 $ 580 $ 20 $ 218 $ 817 $ 23 $ 2,9% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ 936 $ 724 $ 20 $ 218 $ 962 $ 26 $ 2,8% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ 903 $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 29 $ 2,6% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 33 $ 2,6% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 40 $ 2,5% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 48 $ 2,4% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 55 $ 2,3% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 62 $ 2,3% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 65 $ 2,3% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 69 $ 2,3% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 77 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 84 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 91 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 98 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 106 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 113 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 120 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 127 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 135 $ 2,2% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 142 $ 2,1% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 149 $ 2,1% 2,0% $ 20 $ 206 $ $ $ 20 $ 218 $ $ 156 $ 2,1% 2,0% Page 4

5 BUDGET INFORMATION TAX PAYMENT 2016 Mille-Isles taxpayers can now pay their taxes via ATM, telephone banking or electronically, or with a postdated cheques, Interac or Visa at the municipal office. Take note that a credit card usage authorization form must be filled out. For more information on this subject or to obtain the form, go to our Website under the Service/Administration tab. Services offered may differ depending on the financial institution. Use the roll number ROLL NO. found near the top centre of your tax statement, and be sure to include all the zeroes. Follow your institution s instructions as whether to include any dashes. First payment: March 22, 2016 Second payment: June 22, 2016 Third payment: September 22, 2016 Please note that a charge of $5 will be required for each reminder notice. Payment by Internet Once you have entered data, we recommend that you again verify if your roll number is identical to the one registered on your municipal taxes account because it is your responsibility to ensure that your payment reaches us correctly. PUBLIC WORKS To notify the municipality of a situation regarding the Public Works Department, you may leave a message anytime, at FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUITING CAMPAIGN If you have ever thought of becoming a firefighter, we invite you to an information evening on March 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the fire station located at 12, Black Road. It is not necessary to confirm your presence. You can also submit an application via Internet in the public safety section of the municipal web site: Return to Daylight Saving Time Sunday March 13 Page 5

6 The Municipal Council Michel Boyer, Mayor Ext INFORMATION Municipal Services Sarah Channell General Director Josée Hébert Secretary Treasurer/Clerk Ext Sonia Legault Accounting Clerk Ext Chrystine Slight Administrative assistant Ext Andrée-Ann LaRocque Director in Urban planning and environment Ext David Roy Inspector in Urban Planning and Environment Ext Nathalie Bouchard Head of Environment and Municipal Leisure Activities Ext schedule for council s regular meetings January 13 February 3 rd March 2 nd April 6 May 4 June 1 st November 2 nd July 6 December 7 August 3 rd September 7 October 5 André Durocher, Seat # 1 Public Works and Infrastructures adurocher@mille-isles.ca Ext Howard Sauvé, Seat # 2 Urbanism and Environment, Urban Planning Advisory Committee hsauve@mille-isles.ca Ext Fred Beaudoin, Seat # 3 Deputy Mayor Civil and Public Security fbeaudoin@mille-isles.ca Ext Marc Auclair Municipal Public Work mauclair@mille-isles.ca Town Hall New Year s Day January 2 Easter Friday Easter Monday Victoria Day Quebec Day Canada Day (Monday) MILLE-ISLES MUNICIPALITY S PUBLIC INTEREST MESSAGE MAILING LIST HOW TO ENROLL? EMERGENCY: 911 Dawn Charles, Seat # 4 Communications with citizens dcharles@mille-isles.ca Ext David Hudson, Seat # 5 Municipal Buildings dhudson@mille-isles.ca Ext Alain Charbonneau Fire Departement Director acharbonneau@mille-isles.ca 7:45 am to 4:30 pm 5 days a week Without interruption On the following holidays, municipal services aren t available: You wish to be part of the public interest message mailing list coming from the Mille-Isles municipality? Brenda Dawson, Seat # 6 Leisure and Culture, Tricentris bdawson@mille-isles.ca Ext PATROUILLE CANINE A. ROY patrouillecanine@hotmail.com Labour Day Thanksgiving December 24 Christmas December 26 December 31 st Simple; enroll online by clicking on the icon at the right of the screen. You will receive a greeting message confirming that you have been added to the mailing list. Page 6