PRESS RELEASE

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Jean-Pierre Richard Resigns from Office

 

(Champdoré, NB, April 17, 2025)– The municipality of Champdoré informs the public that Mr. Jean-Pierre Richard has officially resigned from his position as Mayor of the Town of Champdoré, effective immediately as of Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Elected as a municipal councillor in May 2016 and then as mayor of the Village of Saint-Antoine in May 2021, he was appointed in November 2022 as the very first mayor of the Town of Champdoré following the amalgamation. Mr. Richard carried out his duties with dedication, working in service of the citizens and the development of the community. He held the position of mayor during a transitional period marked by local governance reform.

“After careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my position as Mayor of the Town of Champdoré. This decision is necessary due to a difference of opinion between the municipal council and myself regarding the operation of the municipality. My leadership style did not align with the council’s expectations. I would like to sincerely thank the citizens, community organizations, and the municipal employees with whom I have had the privilege of working and who have supported me throughout my term. Their commitment and hard work have been essential to the development of our town.” stated Mr. Jean-Pierre Richard.

The Town of Champdoré extends its sincere thanks to Mr. Jean-Pierre Richard for his dedication and service throughout his terms in office.

A special meeting of the municipal council is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm.

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For more information, please contact:
Tina Bitcon, Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk
Telephone: (506) 525-4020
More details here.

The Town of Champdoré invites tenders for asphalt patching on all streets, municipal driveways, and parking lots for the year 2025, in accordance with the provided specifications.

📅 Closing Date: March 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM (Atlantic Time)
📍 Issuing Agency Address:
Town of Champdoré
4556 Principale Street, Suite 300
Saint-Antoine, N.B. E4V 1R3

📞 Contact Person: Julien Cormier
📧 Phone: (506) 525-4030

Interested companies are encouraged to review the tender documents for further details.

Request for Proposals - Organizational Diagnostic (PDF)

Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Town of Champdoré for a diagnostic assessment of its organizational culture and the development of an action plan. Below is a summary of key details:

Purpose

The RFP aims to:

  • Assess the organizational culture to understand values, behaviors, and challenges.
  • Develop an action plan aligning the culture with strategic goals, addressing communication, leadership dynamics, and employee engagement.

Timeline

  • Issue Date: January 22, 2025.
  • Submission Deadline: February 12, 2025.
  • Project Completion Deadline: June 30, 2025.

Scope

The assessment should:

  • Evaluate employee alignment with organizational vision and mission.
  • Assess leadership styles and communication effectiveness.
  • Measure employee engagement, satisfaction, and recognition.
  • Examine conflict management, training opportunities, and collaboration.

Requirements

Proposals must:

  • Be submitted in both French and English.
  • Include company history, references, team qualifications, methodology, and pricing details.
  • Provide a timeline for the project.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be scored out of 100 points:

  • Understanding of scope, objectives, and timeline (20 points).
  • Comprehensive process description (40 points).
  • Team qualifications and experience (20 points).
  • Cost (20 points).

Payment Terms

  • A contract will be signed with the selected consultant.
  • 40% of the total payment will be withheld until the final report and executive summary are delivered.

The Town of Champdoré invites you to an information and discussion session about climate change issues affecting our community.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Location: Saint-Antoine Community Centre
  • Virtual Option: Accessible via Teams

Agenda:

  1. Short presentation
  2. Open discussion period

Registration required by Friday, January 10, 2025.

To register or for any questions, please contact Geneviève McIntyre:

Thank you for participating and sharing your thoughts to better understand and tackle these important challenges!

(Champdoré, December 12, 2024) – During a special meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024, the municipal council of Champdoré unanimously approved its 2025 general operating budget, totalling $5,605,872. This decision represents a significant milestone for the municipality, which remains committed to responsible financial management while prioritizing community needs.

For 2025, the property tax rate will remain unchanged for all the wards, a decision made possible by a 10.7% increase in the municipality's tax base, which now stands at $497,027,040.

The budget emphasizes investments in key areas, including municipal asset management, which will receive over $280,000 for road and infrastructure maintenance. This funding will be supplemented by applications for financial support from provincial and federal governments. Fire services will also see a significant funding boost to meet the growing needs of both brigades. This includes acquiring additional radios for the Trunked Mobile Radio (TMR) communication system implemented in 2024 for the Saint-Antoine Fire Department and additional equipment needed for proper operation.

 

An amount of $25,000 will be allocated to improving and securing municipal trails, while an additional $116,000 is designated for summer and winter road maintenance in the Saint-Antoine ward. The Public Safety Committee will continue to receive $15,000 to support initiatives aimed at enhancing community safety.

The budget also addresses the needs of community organizations by increasing the donation fund to $20,000, allowing the town to support more local initiatives and requests. Communication efforts will also receive a boost, with an additional $5,000 bringing the total communication budget to $20,000 to maintain clear and transparent communication with residents.


The Town of Champdoré is also working in collaboration with NB Power to complete the installation of streetlights in several neighbourhoods to enhance safety and comfort for residents.

The general operating budget for 2025 is distributed across several sectors. General government services account for $836,395, protective services receive $1,690,629, transportation services are allocated $1,418,591, and environmental hygiene services are assigned $415,795. Environmental development services receive $174,882, recreational and cultural services are budgeted at $616,640, and financial services total $452,940.
Water and sewer operations will require $676,438, with annual fees for single-family residences remaining at $630, unchanged from the previous year.

Mayor Jean-Pierre Richard expressed pride in the budget’s outcomes, stating, "Thanks to a growing tax base, we have been able to stabilize tax rates and service costs while investing in key priorities such as public safety, road maintenance, and essential infrastructure. Our commitment remains to provide high-quality services while respecting residents' ability to pay."

Residents can find more details by visiting the town’s website. A detailed copy of the 2025 budget will be available on the website at the beginning of 2025.

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                                                              For more information, please contact:
                                       Communications and Community Liaison Officer, Jason Mansour
                                                                jason.mansour@champdorenb.ca
                                            Telephone: (506) 525-4025/Cell Phone: (506) 269-9520

 PUBLIC NOTICE

(Under the authority vested in Section 111 of the Community Planning Act)

The Municipality of Champdoré intends to adopt a By-Law to amend By-Law no. 2020-04 entitled « Plan rural du village de Saint-Antoine » in order to:

Change the current zoning from “Residential One & Two Family (R2)” to “Residential multifamily (R3)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow the construction of one (1) one-storey residential building with twenty-four (24) housing units. Property PID 25180795 is located on Clément Avenue in Saint-Antoine.

Anyone interested can review the proposed project at the Chief Administrative Officer’s office at the Champdoré municipal office, weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Written objections to the by-law project will be considered during a public hearing that will be held at the Champdoré municipal office on November 25th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Anyone wishing to speak for or against these written objections may do so at these times & location.

Written objections must be sent to; Tina Bitcon, Chief Administrative Officer, 4556 Principale Street, Suite 300, Saint-Antoine, NB, E4V 1R3.

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHAMPDORÉ
Tina Bitcon
Chief Administrative Officer

 Town of Champdoré

 PUBLIC NOTICE

(Under the authority vested in Section 111 of the Community Planning Act)

The Municipality of Champdoré intends to adopt a By-Law to amend By-Law no. 2020-04 entitled « Plan rural du village de Saint-Antoine » in order to:

Change the current zoning from “Residential One & Two Family (R2)” to “Residential multifamily (R3)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow the construction of one (1) one-storey residential building with twenty-four (24) housing units. Property PID 25180795 is located on Clément Avenue in Saint-Antoine.

Anyone interested can review the proposed project at the Chief Administrative Officer’s office at the Champdoré municipal office, weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Written objections to the by-law project will be considered during a public hearing that will be held at the Champdoré municipal office on November 25th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Anyone wishing to speak for or against these written objections may do so at these times & location.

Written objections must be sent to; Tina Bitcon, Chief Administrative Officer, 4556 Principale Street, Suite 300, Saint-Antoine, NB, E4V 1R3.

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHAMPDORÉ
Tina Bitcon
Chief Administrative Officer

 Town of Champdoré

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Under the authority vested in Section 111 of the Community Planning Act)

The Municipality of Champdoré intends to adopt a By-Law to amend By-Law no. 2020-04 entitled « Plan rural du village de Saint-Antoine » in order to:

                   

Change the current zoning from “Residential Single-Family (R1)” to “Residential Multifamily (R3)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow the construction of two (2) residentials buildings with four (4) housing units each for a total of eight (8) units. Property PID 25249780 is located on Bouleaux Avenue in Saint-Antoine.

Anyone interested can review the proposed project at the Chief Administrative Officer’s office at the Champdoré municipal office, weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Written objections to the by-law project will be considered during a public hearing that will be held at the Champdoré municipal office on October 1st, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Anyone wishing to speak for or against these written objections may do so at these times & location.

Written objections must be sent to; Tina Bitcon, Chief Administrative Officer, 4556 Principale Street, Suite 300, Saint-Antoine, NB, E4V 1R3.

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHAMPDORÉ

Tina Bitcon

Chief Administrative Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Under the authority vested in Section with 111 of the Community Planning Act)

The Municipality of Champdoré intends to adopt a By-Law to amend By-Law no. 2020-04 entitled « Plan rural du village de Saint-Antoine » in order to:

                   

Change the current zoning from “Residential Single-Family (R1)” to “Residential One & Two Family (R2)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to allow the construction of one (1) residential building with two (2) housing units. Property PID 25180936 is located on Bel Air Street in Saint-Antoine.

Anyone interested can review the proposed project at the Chief Administrative Officer’s office at the Champdoré’s Municipal Office, weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Written objections to the By-Law project will be considered during a public hearing that will be held at the Champdoré’s Municipal Office on August 20st, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Anyone wishing to speak for or against these written objections may do so at these times & location.

Written objections must be sent to; Tina Bitcon, Chief Administrative Officer, 4556 Principale Street, Suite 300, Saint-Antoine, NB, E4V 1R3.

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHAMPDORÉ

Tina Bitcon

Chief Administrative Officer

The Town of Champdoré is now accepting bids for snow removal, salting, and sanding of all streets, sidewalks, municipal driveways, and parking lots for a period of three (3) years, with the possibility of a two (2) year extension. Bids must be submitted online at https://nbon-rpanb.gnb.ca/welcome?language=En. The deadline for submissions is July 29, 2024.

Edit: Due to a technical error, the submission deadline has been extend to July 30, 2024.

The Town of Champdoré wishes to dispose of the equipment used for the Community Park.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADOPTION OF A MUNICIPAL BY-LAW

Public notice is hereby given that pursuant t section 15 (3) of the Local Governance Act, the municipal council of Champdoré intends to proceed with the adoption of the following by-law with the reading of a summary, as well as the third reading and its adoption at the regular meeting of council which will take place on Tuesday June 18, 2024: By-Law no. 2024-01, By-Law of the Town of Champdoré relating to Mobile Food Trucks Anyone interested in viewing the by-law in question can do so from the Town of Champdoré’s website at www.champdorenb.ca or at the clerk’s office during normal business hours.

You can read the proposed by law here: https://champdorenb.ca/images/Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9_2024-01-_By-Law_2024-01.pdf 

Tina Bitcon

Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADOPTION OF A MUNICIPAL BY-LAW

Public notice is hereby given that pursuant t section 15 (3) of the Local Governance Act, the municipal council of Champdoré intends to proceed with the adoption of the following by-law with the reading of a summary, as well as the third reading and its adoption at the regular meeting of council which will take place on Tuesday June 18, 2024: By-Law no. 2024-01, By-Law of the Town of Champdoré relating to Mobile Food Trucks Anyone interested in viewing the by-law in question can do so from the Town of Champdoré’s website at www.champdorenb.ca or at the clerk’s office during normal business hours.

You can read the proposed by law here: https://champdorenb.ca/images/Arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9_2024-01-_By-Law_2024-01.pdf 

Tina Bitcon

Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk

There will be a press conference regarding important information about Champdoré on Monday, June 10th at 09:30 AM.

You can join us at 4556 Main Street, Suite 200, Saint-Antoine.