Gatineau and Aydelu seek solutions

 

After losing its property tax exemption, Aydelu’s board of directors is seeking solutions and reassuring the population.

“Aydelu will continue its operations,” announced board member Guy Rochon, who admits Aydelu has received calls from customers who have rented the hall. According to Rochon, the board is talking to the city to review its partnership agreement, following the unfavourable ruling from the Quebec Municipal Commission (QMC).

“The city wants us to stay active. We don’t want to close. If someone has said that we would close, they are mistaken. We have different scenarios to stay open,” said Rochon.

The removal of the tax exemption represents an unexpected $125,000 tax bill for Aydelu, which owns prime real estate in the heart of Aylmer. The service club had benefited from this exemption, until the QMC denied its renewal in 2014.

Aydelu is considering a general assembly in coming weeks where the public will be able to ask questions and get an update on the situation.

The Bulletin was unable to reach Councillor Lacasse for comment.

(Bulletin)