During its meeting on Thursday, October 1st in Saint-André, the council of the Communauté de communes du Savès made several important decisions. The council's internal regulations were approved for the 2026-2033 term. Karine Mallemont was appointed as a substitute member of the territorial social committee and the PETR Portes de Gascogne, following the resignation of Caty Auguste. Marie-Thérèse Caille becomes the elected representative for culture and heritage, an area where Savès intervenes notably through early childhood, childhood, and youth services.
The Intercommunal Local Urban Plan (PLUi) was a central topic. The use of the firm CITADIA was approved for flexible development via a framework agreement, with an aim for approval by end of 2030. The president will finalize the specifications for the order form's validation before the end of 2026. The question of a housing component (PLUi-h) was raised, but due to a lack of resources, it is not currently included, although a meeting is planned with Gascogne Toulousaine. The local commission for the Remarkable Heritage Site (SPR) of Lombez was formed, chaired by the mayor of Lombez, Jean-Pierre Cot. A right of pre-emption was established in Cazaux-Savès, delegated to the commune for a project to acquire the building and land from La Cazalaise.
In economic development, the council authorized the submission of an application to the Banque des Territoires to co-finance a commercial manager position (0.5 FTE) as part of the Savès Territory Revitalization Operation (ORT), requesting €10,000 per year for two years.
Environmentally, a negative opinion was issued regarding RWE's photovoltaic project in Polastron. Deemed excessive (14 ha) and potentially harmful to landscape quality, the project raises concerns about its insufficient agricultural component and the risk of fire during heatwaves, as highlighted by Bernard Zanitoni. An agreement with the Water Agency and the association Verdissons le Savès was signed for the reimbursement of aid.
Financially, an envelope of €2,000 was allocated for festivities and ceremonies. The sale of equipment from the former kitchen in Samatan was authorized. A supplementary contribution of €448.33 to the SCoT of Gascogne was voted, leading to 2 votes against and 27 abstentions.
In human resources, the internal regulations for services were updated, including provisions on alcohol and drug consumption, and smoking near schools. End-of-year social actions are renewed: a €40 hamper and €70 in gift vouchers per agent, valid until January 31, 2027. The sustainable mobility package will be implemented on January 1, 2027, reimbursing €100 to €300 annually for cycling or carpooling commutes. The staffing table was modified for an agent's promotion.
Various information was shared, including the retention of police powers by communes, an invitation to submit communal safeguard plans, a call for applications for PETR commissions, and the presentation of three territorial films.
