Town of Vermilion public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider the 2022 operating and capital budget (second reading), a bylaw amending the Parks, Recreation and Culture Board, and a retail development incentive for Perfectly Mentionables. Council will also receive committee reports and minutes from various boards. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Bylaw 5-2021 amending Parks, Recreation and Culture Board
• 2022 Operating and Capital Budget recommendation (2nd reading)
• Retail Development Incentive Program for Perfectly Mentionables
• Airport 2022 rate increase summary
• Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy

Council gave second and third reading to the 2022-2024 Operating Budget and 2022-2026 Capital Budget, which include a 2.2% increase in property tax revenue and increased utility rates. A bylaw to amend the Parks, Recreation and Culture Board was defeated on first reading. Council also pre-approved up to $15,000 for PerfectlyMentionables under the Retail Development Incentive Program.

• Approved 2022-2024 Operating Budget and 2022-2026 Capital Budget (second and third reading)
• Defeated first reading of Bylaw 5-2021 (Parks, Recreation and Culture Board amendment)
• Pre-approved up to $15,000 for PerfectlyMentionables under Retail Development Incentive Program
• Appointed Councillor Paul Conlon as Deputy Mayor for January and February 2022
• Accepted accounts payable for December 8-21, 2021 totaling $827,164.65

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider staff recommendations on the 2022 operating and capital budget, funding for the Registered Exemption Program (REP) ice surcharge, and the appointment of an auditor for the 2021 fiscal year. The agenda also includes committee reports, correspondence, and a closed session for a legal contract discussion.

• 2022 Budget Recommendation - Operating & Capital Budget
• 2022 Funding for REP Program Ice Surcharge
• Auditor Appointment for 2021 Fiscal Year
• Netting for Outdoor Rink - committee recommendation
• Closed session re: legal contract (FOIP Section 16)

Council gave first reading to the 2022-2024 Operating Budget and the 2022-2026 Capital Budget, which includes a 2.2% property tax revenue increase and utility rate changes. They also approved hiring part-time vaccine checkers for the REP program, appointed auditors, and approved a one-year extension for a land purchase agreement with Ireland Farm Equipment. Several committee minutes and appointments were accepted as information.

• Approved hiring part-time vaccine checkers for REP program (Carried)
• Appointed Donald L. Isaman Professional Corporation as 2021 external auditors (Carried)
• Approved first reading of 2022-2024 Operating Budget (Carried)
• Approved first reading of 2022-2026 Capital Budget with 2.2% tax increase (Carried)
• Retained current Sewer Consumption rate model (Carried)
• Approved netting for Outdoor Rink (Carried)
• Reappointed Darcy Balaneski to Airport Advisory Committee for two-year term (Carried)
• Approved one-time 12-month extension for Ireland Farm Equipment land purchase agreement (Carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of the Town of Vermilion Council, held on November 10, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of call to order, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment. The only substantive item is a closed session under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act regarding personnel matters.

• Closed session under FOIP Act Section 17(2) for personnel matters

Council held a special meeting, went into closed session for personnel matters, and returned to open session. They voted to accept information from legal counsel Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP and decided not to pursue further action regarding a community concern. The motion carried with Deputy Mayor Pulyk voting against.

• Agenda accepted as presented (carried)
• Closed session entered for personnel matters (carried)
• Reconvened to open session (carried)
• Accepted legal advice and dropped community concern action (5-1, Pulyk against)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council will consider several administrative items, including a staff recommendation on Bylaw 4-2021 for an operating line of credit, amendments to committee and board appointments, and changes to the 2021/2022 regular meeting schedule. Council will also hear a presentation from the RCMP detachment and receive quarterly reports. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Bylaw 4-2021 - Operating Line of Credit (borrowing bylaw)
• Amendment to Committee and Board Appointments - staff recommendation
• Amendment to Regular Meetings of Council Schedule 2021/2022
• Appointment of FCSS Advisory Committee Members
• Delegation: Sgt Dunsmore, RCMP Detachment at 7:15 p.m.

Council approved the Operating Line of Credit Borrowing Bylaw 4-2021 through all three readings, establishing borrowing authority. They also approved revisions to committee appointments, the meeting schedule, signing authorities, FCSS Advisory Committee members, and library accessibility funding. The RCMP quarterly report and various committee minutes were accepted as information.

• Approved Operating Line of Credit Bylaw 4-2021 (all readings, unanimous)
• Approved revision to Committee and Board Appointments (Town/County Intermunicipal Liaison to Kevin Martin, Kirby Whitlock alternate)
• Approved removal of November 16, 2021 Regular Council Meeting from schedule
• Established signing authorities as two of three: Mayor, CAO, or Director of Finance
• Approved appointment of FCSS Advisory Committee members effective Nov 2, 2021
• Approved $8,100 from future building reserve for library accessibility concrete work and engineering fees
• Accepted RCMP quarterly policing report as information
• Accepted accounts payable for Oct 27-Nov 2, 2021 totaling $195,079.11

Organizational Meeting of Council

This is the Town of Vermilion's organizational meeting of Council, focused on administrative setup rather than policy decisions. Council will administer the oath of office, adopt the agenda, hear the mayor's address, make committee and board appointments, and set the deputy mayor schedule. The agenda also includes council orientation items such as the code of conduct, procedural bylaw, and training sessions.

• Oath of office for council members
• Committee and board appointments
• Deputy mayor schedule for 2021-2022
• Code of Conduct Bylaw 4-2018 review
• Procedural Bylaw 29-2010 review

Organizational Meeting of Council

This is the agenda for the Town of Vermilion's organizational meeting of council. The provided text is mostly boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system and contains no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The organizational meeting of Town of Vermilion Council was held on October 26, 2021. Council members were sworn in, and the agenda was adopted. Council approved committee and board appointments, a deputy mayor schedule, and the 2022 regular meeting schedule. Accounts payable of $621,157.55 were accepted as information.

• Oath of Office administered to Mayor Gregory Throndson and six councillors
• Approved committee and board appointments as presented (carried)
• Accepted deputy mayor assignments as presented (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Robert Pulyk as Deputy Mayor for November and December 2021 (carried)
• Established regular meeting schedule for November 2021 through October 2022 (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable of $621,157.55 as information (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including first reading of Bylaw #3-2021 for an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) with the County of Vermilion River, a software licensing fee, and the sale of a lot in the East Point Business Park. The agenda also includes public commentary, committee reports, and correspondence from the county.

• Bylaw #3-2021 - Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) - staff recommendation and supporting documents
• Bellamy/Serenic Software Licensing Fee - staff recommendation
• East Point Business Lot Sale - staff recommendation
• Public Commentary
• Committee reports: Economic Development, Parks Recreation and Culture, Northern Lights Library System, Vermilion River Regional Alliance, Vermilion River Regional Waste Management

Council gave second and final reading to Bylaw 3-2021, the Intermunicipal Development Plan. They also approved a three-year software licensing agreement with Serenic Software for $57,573 per year, and placed East Point Business Park industrial lots on sale at $99,000 per acre until December 31, 2022. A $1,000 community grant to the Vermilion Vipers Swim Club was approved.

• Gave second reading to Bylaw 3-2021 (IDP) (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 3-2021 (IDP) (carried)
• Approved three-year Serenic Software licensing agreement at $57,573/year for 2022-2024 (carried)
• Placed East Point Business Park industrial lots on sale at $99,000/acre until Dec 31, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $1,000 community grant to Vermilion Vipers Swim Club (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable listing for $403,144.04 as information (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on September 21, 2021, includes a staff recommendation regarding the municipal and Senate/referendum vote for Election 2021. Council will also receive management reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, and Director of Finance and Administration, as well as committee reports from several local boards. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and public commentary.

• Municipal and Senate/Referendum Vote - Election 2021 - Staff Recommendation
• CAO Directors Report September 2021
• Directors Report - Sept 21, 2021 Infrastructure
• Directors Report Sept. 21, 2021 (Finance)
• Committee reports: Health Care Providers Attraction, Community Futures Lloydminster, Vermilion and District Housing Foundation

Council approved the agenda and previous minutes, then authorized the 2021 Municipal Election and Senate/Referendum Vote procedures, setting the institutional vote for October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Vermilion Valley Lodge and the advance vote from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Vermilion Town Hall. No public commentary was received, and no emergent items were added. Council also accepted as information the accounts payable listing for September 8–21, 2021, totaling $523,439.45, along with various committee minutes and correspondence.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 as presented (carried)
• Authorized institutional vote Oct 12, 10am-12pm at Vermilion Valley Lodge (carried)
• Authorized advance vote Oct 12, 2pm-8pm at Vermilion Town Hall (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable Sept 8-21, 2021 for $523,439.45 as information (carried)
• Accepted committee minutes as information (Health Care Providers, Community Futures, Housing Foundation)
• Accepted correspondence from County of Vermilion River as information

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hold a public hearing on Bylaw 3-2021 (Intermunicipal Development Plan), and discuss new business including the Local Democracy Pledge, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and a Chief Administrative Officer appointment. Committee reports cover economic development, broadband, airport, library, and waste management, with several items for discussion.

• Public hearing at 7:15 P.M. on Bylaw 3-2021, Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)
• Discussion of the Local Democracy Pledge
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation item
• Chief Administrative Officer appointment
• Retail Development Incentive Program for The Old School Cheesery

Council approved moving forward with a high-speed broadband fiber network agreement, pre-approved a $15,000 retail incentive for The Old School Cheesery, and approved an underwing campsite at the airport. Council also recognized September 30 as a statutory holiday for Truth and Reconciliation and appointed a new CAO. No public comments or objections were received during the public hearing for Bylaw 3-2021.

• Approved motion to finalize broadband fiber network agreement (carried)
• Pre-approved $15,000 Retail Development Incentive for The Old School Cheesery (carried)
• Approved underwing campsite development at Vermilion Airport (carried)
• Recognized September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday (carried)
• Appointed successful candidate as Chief Administrative Officer effective September 7, 2021 (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable listing for $1,267,496.59 (carried)
• Adopted agenda and previous minutes as amended (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting previous minutes, an oath of office for the deputy mayor, and receiving an RCMP quarterly report. The main substantive items are a resolution on outstanding Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework issues and first reading of Bylaw #3-2021, the Intermunicipal Development Plan. Council will also consider updates to human resources and building security policies, and proclaim Rail Safety Week and FASD Awareness Day.

• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework - resolution of outstanding items
• Bylaw #3-2021 - Intermunicipal Development Plan, first reading
• Human Resources Policy update
• Building Security Policy update
• Proclamations: Rail Safety Week 2021 and FASD Awareness Day (Sept 9, 2021)

Council accepted several intermunicipal agreements with the County of Vermilion River, including a $28,800 landfill monitoring cost share, a $5,000 annual contribution to the Midtown Medical Clinic for three years, and a $750 per year cemetery grant. Council also gave first reading to the Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw 3-2021 and approved new Human Resources and Building Security policies.

• Accepted $28,800 from County for landfill monitoring over 8 years (carried)
• Accepted $5,000/year County contribution to Midtown Medical Clinic for 3 years (carried)
• Accepted $750/year County grant for cemeteries (carried)
• Approved 3-year transportation and roads agreement with County (carried)
• Gave first reading to IDP Bylaw 3-2021, public hearing set for Sept 7 (carried)
• Approved Human Resources Policy effective Aug 18, 2021 (carried)
• Approved Building Security Policy effective Aug 18, 2021 (carried)
• Proclaimed Sept 20-26 Rail Safety Week and Sept 9 FASD Awareness Day (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of the Town of Vermilion Council held on July 27, 2021. The only substantive item is a contract award for the Sewer Trunk Main Replacement project, which is listed under new business. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, emergent items, and adjournment.

• Sewer Trunk Main Replacement – Contract Award

Council directed administration to finalize the scope of work for the Sanitary Trunk Replacement project with 1998372 Alberta Limited o/a Elite Site Services, based on a revised schedule of quantities and unit rate, not exceeding available funding from offsite levies and the MSP grant. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed administration to finalize sewer trunk replacement scope with Elite Site Services (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to handle several administrative items, including a proposed tax cancellation for a property, the appointment of an interim Chief Administrative Officer, and the resignation of Councillor Clint McCullough. They will also receive reports from the CAO and department directors, and review minutes from various committees.

• Roll #1078000 - Cancellation of Taxes - Staff Recommendation
• Appointment of Interim CAO
• Resignation - Councillor Clint McCullough
• 2022 Street Improvement Program Engineering RFP
• Letter to Alberta Municipalities re Coal Restriction Policy

Council appointed Kevin Lucas as Interim Chief Administrative Officer effective July 13, 2021, until a permanent CAO is hired, and set his pay at Step 4 on the Town Manager grid. Council accepted Councillor Clint McCullough's resignation effective June 22, 2021, and determined no by-election is required. Council also supported a letter on the Proposed Alberta Coal Restriction Policy, approved a property tax cancellation of $1,862.85, and awarded a $64,800 engineering contract for the 2022 Street Improvement Program.

• Appointed Kevin Lucas as Interim CAO effective July 13, 2021 (Motion #21/07/79).
• Accepted Councillor Clint McCullough's resignation effective June 22, 2021; no by-election required (Motion #21/07/80).
• Supported signing the letter titled 'Proposed Alberta Coal Restriction Policy' (Motion #21/07/77).
• Approved cancellation of property taxes for roll #1078000 in the amount of $1,862.85 (Motion #21/07/78).
• Awarded 2022 Street Improvement Program Engineering Contract to BAR Engineering for $64,800 plus GST and 10% contingency (Motion #21/07/82).
• Approved writing a letter to AUMA on reliable and sustainable hazardous waste disposal (Motion #21/07/81).
• Accepted accounts payable for June 15 to July 13, 2021, totaling $1,205,595.74 (Motion #21/07/83).
• Placed Kevin Lucas at Step 4 on the Town Manager grid while in Interim CAO position (Motion #21/07/86).

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review staff recommendations regarding Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) arbitration. The meeting also includes a proposal to update the employee benefits policy for expense reimbursement.

• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) Arbitration staff recommendation
• Updating Employee Benefits Policy for Expense Reimbursement
• Oath of Office for Councillor Richard Yaceyko as Deputy Mayor for July/August 2021
• Proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week (July 18-24, 2021)

Council voted to enter arbitration with the County of Vermilion River to conclude an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework agreement, with costs shared equally. They also approved an updated Employee Benefits Policy and proclaimed National Drowning Prevention Week. The meeting included reports on various town services and projects, but no other major decisions were made.

• Agreed to enter arbitration with County of Vermilion River for ICF, costs shared equally (carried)
• Approved updated Employee Benefits Policy for June 2021 (carried)
• Proclaimed July 18-24, 2021 as National Drowning Prevention Week (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable listing for $462,224.35 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Richard Yaceyko as Deputy Mayor for July-August 2021 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on June 1, 2021, includes new business items: a proclamation for Recreation and Parks Month and a discussion of the V-Net Broadband Project. The agenda also covers adoption of previous minutes, committee reports, financial matters, and council round table.

• Proclamation - Recreation and Parks Month (June 2021)
• V-Net Broadband Project discussion
• Adoption of May 18, 2021 minutes
• Committee reports: Library, Housing Foundation, Community Futures, Waste Management, Watershed Alliance
• Correspondence: County of Vermilion River agenda of May 25, 2021

Council committed $2,400,000 in total funding from MSI grants or alternative sources toward construction and operation of a high-speed broadband fibre network, subject to a final agreement with Digital Infrastructure Group. Council also proclaimed June 2021 as Recreation and Parks Month and accepted several committee minutes and an accounts payable listing as information.

• Committed $2,400,000 to broadband fibre network (Motion 21/06/67, carried)
• Proclaimed June 2021 as Recreation and Parks Month (carried)
• Accepted library minutes of April 7, 2021 as information
• Accepted housing foundation minutes of April 29, 2021 as information
• Accepted Community Futures minutes of April 21, 2021 as information
• Accepted waste management minutes of March 23 and April 27, 2021 as information
• Accepted watershed alliance minutes of April 23, 2021 as information
• Accepted accounts payable listing of $1,549,091.30 for May 19 to June 1, 2021 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and previous minutes, hearing public commentary, and receiving management and committee reports. They will also consider setting July and August meeting dates, issuing proclamations for Alberta Rural Health Week and Senior's Week, and reviewing two proposed subdivisions.

• Proposed subdivision – Plan 6647 S, Block 10, Lot 7
• Proposed subdivision – Plan 3999R in 50-6-W4
• Proclamation – Alberta Rural Health Week (May 24-28, 2021)
• Proclamation – Senior's Week (June 7-13, 2021)
• Council July and August 2021 meeting dates

The Town of Vermilion Council approved two proposed subdivisions (Plan 6647 S, Block 10, Lot 7 and Plan 3999R in 50-6-W4) on the condition that applicants enter into standard development agreements. Council also set meeting dates for July 13 and August 17, 2021, proclaimed Alberta Rural Health Week (May 24-28) and Seniors' Week (June 7-13), and appointed Erwin Warkentin to the Airport Advisory Committee and Maren Abuzukar to the FCSS Advisory Committee. All other items were accepted as information or were procedural.

• Approved subdivision Plan 6647 S, Block 10, Lot 7 with standard development agreement (carried)
• Approved subdivision Plan 3999R in 50-6-W4 with standard development agreement (carried)
• Set July 13 and August 17, 2021 as council meeting dates (carried)
• Proclaimed May 24-28, 2021 as Alberta Rural Health Week (carried)
• Proclaimed June 7-13, 2021 as Seniors' Week (carried)
• Appointed Erwin Warkentin to Airport Advisory Committee for two-year term (carried)
• Appointed Maren Abuzukar to FCSS Advisory Committee (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable listing for $331,572.97 as information (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider the 2021 final budget, including capital and operating summaries, and a tax rate bylaw. The agenda also includes a proclamation for International Economic Development Week, committee reports, and correspondence from the County of Vermilion River. Most items are routine administrative matters, with the budget and tax rate being the main substantive decisions.

• 2021 Final Budget approval with capital and operating summaries
• 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw (Bylaw 2.21) with mill rate calculations
• Proclamation for International Economic Development Week (May 9-15, 2021)
• FCSS committee recommendation for Pitch-in May community clean-up
• Physician Retention and Recruitment Committee minutes from January 12, 2021

Council approved the 2021 final operating budget of $14,665,572, including $1,369,698 in transfers to reserves, and a final capital budget of $2,840,000. The 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2-2021 received all three readings and was adopted. Council also proclaimed May 9-15, 2021 as International Economic Development Week and approved $1,000 for Pitch-in community clean-up supplies. No public comments were made due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved 2021 operating budget of $14,665,572 and capital budget of $2,840,000 (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2-2021 (three readings, carried)
• Proclaimed May 9-15, 2021 as International Economic Development Week (carried)
• Approved $1,000 from FCSS Special Projects budget for Pitch-in clean-up supplies (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable listing for April 21-May 4, 2021 totaling $839,793.81 (carried)
• Accepted minutes from FCSS, Physician Retention, and Community Futures as information

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will meet to discuss borrowing funds for the Alberta Central East (ACE) Regional Water Line. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2020 audit and the administration of an oath of office for the Deputy Mayor.

• Bylaw 2-2021: Borrowing Funds for ACE Regional Water Line
• Presentation of 2020 Audit by Donald L. Isaman Professional Corporation
• Oath of Office for Councillor Greg Barr as Deputy Mayor
• Recommendation for Library Board Appointment
• Airport Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Council accepted the 2020 audited financial statements presented by Donald L. Isaman Professional Corporation, which reported a clean audit. Councillor Greg Barr was appointed Deputy Mayor for May and June 2021. Council also approved proclamations for National Volunteer Week and National Public Works Week, and approved the Airport Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

• Accepted 2020 audited financial statements (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Greg Barr as Deputy Mayor for May-June 2021 (carried)
• Declared April 18-24, 2021 as National Volunteer Week (carried)
• Proclaimed May 16-22, 2021 as National Public Works Week (carried)
• Approved Airport Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Justin Thompson as Council representative for Airport Committee (carried)
• Appointed Djesihre Rippel to two-year term on Library Board (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable listing of $410,907.71 for April 7-20, 2021 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review a Broadband Request for Proposal (RFP) and discuss the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF). The meeting includes a quarterly community policing report from the RCMP and various committee updates.

• Broadband Request for Proposal (RFP) committee recommendation
• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) update and letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs
• RCMP Detachment Vermilion Quarterly Community Policing Report (Jan 1 to March 31, 2021)
• 2021/2022 Ice User Rental Rates
• Grant application for Vermilion/Clandonald 4-H Beef Interclub

Council authorized administration to enter into negotiations with Digital Infrastructure Group for a broadband contract, approved a $500 grant to the Vermilion/Clandonald 4-H Beef Interclub, and kept ice user rental rates unchanged for the 2021/2022 season. The RCMP quarterly report was received, and several committee reports and correspondence were accepted as information.

• Authorized administration to negotiate with Digital Infrastructure Group for broadband contract (carried)
• Approved $500 grant to Vermilion/Clandonald 4-H Beef Interclub (carried)
• Approved unchanged ice user rental rates for 2021/2022 season effective Sept 1, 2021 (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable listing for $532,311.57 (carried)
• Accepted ICF letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs as information (carried)
• Accepted minutes from various committees as information

Regular Council Meeting

The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and the review of reports. Council will receive updates from the CAO and directors of Community Services, Infrastructure and Planning Services, and Finance and Administration.

• Review of Environment Committee membership
• Review of Broadband Committee minutes from February 23, 2021
• Review of Planning and Development minutes from March 10, 2021
• Review of Transportation and Utilities minutes from March 9, 2021
• Review of Airport Advisory Committee minutes from March 12, 2021

The meeting consisted of a council round table on recent activities and upcoming events, plus acceptance of correspondence from the County of Vermilion River as information. Council entered a closed session under FOIP for ICF deliberations, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Accepted County of Vermilion River agenda as information
• Moved into closed session for ICF deliberations (carried)
• Reverted to regular meeting from closed session (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to handle routine business including adopting the agenda and previous minutes, then moving to new business. Items for discussion or decision include staff recommendations on account receivable write-offs, COVID-19 pandemic costs for the library and housing foundation, and a committee recommendation on a Midtown Medical Clinic agreement with the County. Committee reports and correspondence are also on the agenda.

• Account receivable write-offs - staff recommendation
• COVID-19 pandemic costs for Vermilion Public Library and Vermilion & District Housing Foundation
• County of Vermilion River and Town of Vermilion Midtown Medical Clinic Agreement
• Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) 2020 Marketing Canada Awards winner
• Committee reports: Economic Development, Broadband, Parks Recreation & Culture, Public Safety, Waste Management

The minutes record only procedural actions: Council moved into a closed session at 7:50 pm and reverted to the regular meeting at 8:37 pm. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:38 pm. No decisions, approvals, or other substantive business are recorded in the provided text.

• Moved into closed session at 7:50 pm (Motion #21/03/35, carried)
• Reverted to regular meeting at 8:37 pm (Motion #21/03/36, carried)
• Adjourned at approximately 8:38 pm

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider staff recommendations on the 2019 computer/printer capital budget and the Ice Plant Project 21-007, and to receive management and committee reports. The agenda also includes an oath of office for a new councillor, public commentary, and a closed session for ICF deliberations. Most items are routine reports and minutes.

• 2019 Computer/Printer Capital Budget - staff recommendation
• Ice Plant Project 21-007 - staff recommendation
• Oath of Office for Councillor Justin Thompson
• 2021 Street Improvement Program report
• Street Light Assessment Study report

The meeting was largely procedural, with council entering a closed session under FOIP for ICF deliberations and later reverting to the regular meeting before adjourning. No substantive public decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Entered closed session for ICF deliberations (motion #21/02/26, carried)
• Reverted to regular meeting at 10:00 p.m. (motion #21/02/27, carried)
• Adjourned at approximately 10:01 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on February 2, 2021, includes staff recommendations on utility account write-offs, a capital budget for the 2019 Broadband Pilot Project, and an Emergency Management Plan update. Council will also consider committee recommendations for fire services, recreation services, and ice plant funding agreements with the County of Vermilion River. Delegations include Fire Chief Bill Roth at 7:15 PM, and committee reports from Economic Development, Community Futures, Housing Foundation, and Waste Management.

• Utility Account Write-Offs - Staff Recommendation
• Capital Budget for 2019 Broadband Pilot Project - Staff Recommendation
• Emergency Management Plan Update - Staff Recommendation
• County of Vermilion River and Town of Vermilion Fire Services Agreement - Committee Recommendation
• County of Vermilion River and Town of Vermilion Recreation Services Agreement - Committee Recommendation

The regular council meeting on February 2, 2021, was largely procedural, with announcements of upcoming meetings and events. Council entered a closed session at 7:50 p.m. for ICF deliberations and reverted to the regular meeting at 8:17 p.m., then adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Moved to go into closed session for ICF deliberations (carried)
• Moved to revert to regular meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a bylaw revision, and several new business items. Key decisions include a proposed update to the Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw, appointing election officials for the 2021 municipal election, and a potential sale of land in the Yellowhead Business Park. Council will also discuss the 2021 census, a reserve transfer for ice plant funding, and receive reports from staff and committees.

• Bylaw 1-2021 - Municipal Emergency Management revisions
• Appointment of Returning Officer and Substitute Returning Officer for 2021 Municipal General Election
• Yellowhead Business Park - Sale
• 2021 Census of Population proclamation
• Reserve Transfer for Ice Plant Funding