Town of Vermilion public meetings in 2022

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review the 2023 Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy. The meeting also includes an oath of office for Councillor Kevin Martin as Deputy Mayor for January/February 2023.

• Oath of Office for Councillor Kevin Martin (Deputy Mayor)
• Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy 2023
• Delegation from Vermilion and District Housing Foundation regarding 2023 Requisition

Council provided a letter of support for the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation to apply for grant funding. Two grants were awarded to local organizations, and Councillor Kevin Martin was appointed Deputy Mayor for January and February 2023.

• Appointed Councillor Kevin Martin as Deputy Mayor for January and February 2023 (Carried)
• Approved letter of support for Vermilion and District Housing Foundation grant application (Carried)
• Awarded $1,000 grant to Friends of the Vermilion Regional Centre (Carried)
• Awarded $1,700 grant to Vermilion KidSport Chapter (Carried)
• Tabled updated Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy for January 2023
• Accepted accounts payable for period December 7-20, 2022, totaling $655,076.03 (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on December 6, 2022, includes new business on updating the Employee Benefits Policy for 2023, appointing an auditor for the 2022 fiscal year, and adopting the Elected Officials Remuneration Policy 2023. Council will also discuss industrial versus residential lots, receive committee reports, and review the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget with supporting documents. The agenda includes correspondence about the broadband project and a closed session for personnel matters under FOIP.

• 2023 Operating and Capital Budget review
• Employee Benefits Policy 2023 update
• Auditor appointment for 2022 fiscal year
• Elected Officials Remuneration Policy 2023
• Discussion on industrial versus residential lots

Council approved the 2023-2025 Operating Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Budget, which includes a 4.2% increase in property tax revenue and higher utility rates. Other approved items included updated employee and elected official policies and the appointment of external auditors.

• Approved 2023-2025 Operating Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Budget, including 4.2% property tax increase
• Approved increase in Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Utility rates
• Approved updated Employee Benefits Policy for January 2023
• Approved Elected Officials Remuneration Policy 2023 with annual review revision
• Approved Isaman Chopek Corporation as external financial auditors for 2022 fiscal year
• Accepted accounts payable for November 16 to December 6, 2022, totaling $299,403.67

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, then take up new business including a letter of support for a biomass designation zone project, a recap of the public budget open house, and a 'Talk of the Town' item. Council will also receive management reports from the CAO and department directors, plus a housing foundation committee report. The agenda is largely routine, with the biomass letter being the only substantive decision item.

• Letter of support for Biomass Designation Zone Project
• Public Budget Open House recap
• CAO report for Oct-Nov 2022
• Director reports from Community Services, Infrastructure and Planning, Finance
• Vermilion and District Housing Foundation minutes of Aug 25, 2022

Council approved a letter of support for Alberta HUB regarding the Biomass Designated Zone project. The body also accepted accounts payable for early November and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved letter of support for Alberta HUB Biomass Designated Zone project (Carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for November 2–15, 2022, totaling $344,259.31 (Carried)
• Approved minutes of the November 1, 2022 meeting (Carried)
• Accepted amended agenda (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council will review previous meeting minutes and hear a presentation from the Operations Manager of Vermilion Play Development. The agenda includes discussions on strategic planning survey results and several committee reports.

• Bylaw 6-2022 Borrowing Bylaw (second and third readings)
• Presentation by Darla Snow, Operations Manager of Vermilion Play Development
• Economic Development Committee report regarding Yellowhead Business Park sale extension
• Parks, Recreation and Culture Board Committee report
• Health Care Providers Attraction Committee report

Council approved the extension of industrial lot sales in the Yellowhead and East Point Industrial Business Parks at a rate of $99,000 per acre. The body also passed a borrowing bylaw and accepted a list of accounts payable.

• Approved extending sale of industrial lots in Yellowhead and East Point Industrial Business Parks at $99,000 per acre until December 31, 2023
• Passed Bylaw 62022 Borrowing Bylaw (third and final reading)
• Accepted accounts payable for the period of October 19 to November 1, 2022, for $413,667.73
• Referred request for letter of support from Vermilion Play Development to Administration

Organizational Meeting of Council

This is the organizational meeting of the Town of Vermilion council, typically focused on procedural matters such as electing a deputy mayor and setting meeting schedules. The agenda contains no substantive policy items or public hearings.

The Town of Vermilion Council approved the 2022-2023 regular meeting schedule and adopted committee and board appointments for the term. Council also accepted a rotating deputy mayor schedule for the year. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the Council Meeting Dates 2022-2023 (Motion #22/10/95).
• Approved the Committee and Board appointments as presented (Motion #22/10/96).
• Accepted the Deputy Mayor Schedule for 2022/2023 (Motion #22/10/97).

Organizational Meeting of Council

This is the Town of Vermilion's organizational meeting of council, held to set regular meeting dates for 2022-2023, make committee and board appointments, and adopt a deputy mayor schedule for 2022/2023. The agenda also includes the call to order, adoption of the agenda, the mayor's address, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions beyond these organizational items are listed.

• Council Meeting Dates 2022-2023
• Committee and Board Appointments
• Deputy Mayor 2022/2023 Schedule
• Mayor's Address

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council will consider a borrowing bylaw, hear presentations on broadband construction and airport operations, and review a per capita funding request from the Vermilion River Regional Alliance. Several management and committee reports are also on the agenda for discussion.

• Bylaw 6-2022 - Borrowing Bylaw
• Alberta Broadband Networks construction update presentation
• Airport Advisory Committee presentation with movement summary
• Vermilion River Regional Alliance per capita request
• Oath of office for Councillor Robert Pulyk as Deputy Mayor

Council approved a motion to support a 'Call for Action — Highway 28' letter urging the Alberta Government to invest significantly in the highway's rehabilitation. A $2,000 membership fee request from the Vermilion River Regional Alliance was defeated. Council also gave first reading to a borrowing bylaw and appointed Councillor Robert Pulyk as Deputy Mayor for November and December 2022.

• Approved supporting a 'Call for Action — Highway 28' letter to the Alberta Government for rehabilitation of Highway 28 (Motion #22/10/100).
• Defeated a $2,000 VRRA membership fee request based on a $1 per capita funding model (Motion #22/10/99).
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 6-2022 (Borrowing Bylaw).
• Appointed Councillor Robert Pulyk as Deputy Mayor for November and December 2022 (Motion #22/10/98).
• Approved the appointment of Carolyn Green to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee for a 2-year term (Motion #22/10/101).
• Accepted accounts payable for October 5-18, 2022 totaling $459,587.37 as information (Motion #22/10/102).
• Went into closed session at 8:35 p.m. for advice from officials under FOIP, reverting at 9:29 p.m. (Motions #22/10/103 and #22/10/104).
• Accepted minutes from various committees and correspondence from the County of Vermilion River as information.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider a 5-year extension of ATCO Electric's municipal electric distribution system franchise agreement, hear a quarterly RCMP community policing report, and receive a library budget presentation. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, committee reports, and a closed session for advice from officials.

• ATCO Electric franchise agreement 5-year extension (Bylaw 10.12)
• RCMP 4th Quarter Community Policing Report by Sgt. Dunsmore
• Vermilion Public Library budget presentation by Stuart Pauls
• Articulating boom lift purchase discussion
• Closed session under FOIP Section 24(1) for advice from officials

Council approved a 5-year extension of the electric distribution system franchise agreement with ATCO Electric Ltd., effective May 7, 2023. They also approved the purchase of a 2014 JLG 4-SOAJ lift from United Rentals for $55,000. Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15, 2022) was proclaimed. Accounts payable of $322,637.81 were accepted as information. Council went into closed session for advice from officials, then adjourned.

• Approved 5-year extension of ATCO Electric franchise agreement (carried, Motion #22/10/89)
• Approved purchase of 2014 JLG 4-SOAJ lift for $55,000 (carried, Motion #22/10/90)
• Proclaimed October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week (carried, Motion #22/10/91)
• Accepted accounts payable of $322,637.81 as information (carried, Motion #22/10/92)
• Went into closed session for advice from officials (carried, Motion #22/10/93)
• Reverted to regular meeting from closed session (carried, Motion #22/10/94)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review a five-year extension for the ATCO Electric Ltd. municipal distribution system franchise agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on a proposed subdivision plan and updates from various department directors.

• ATCO Electric Ltd. Municipal Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement 5-Year Extension
• Proposed Subdivision – Plan 3999R in 50-6-W4
• World Polio Day September 24, 2022 Proclamation
• Procedural Bylaw 29-2010

Council tabled a 5-year extension of the ATCO Electric franchise agreement and proclaimed October 24, 2022 as World Polio Day. They also approved a subdivision with conditions and accepted accounts payable of $614,598.73. A closed session on personnel led to a motion supporting administration on code of conduct concerns.

• Tabled 5-year ATCO Electric franchise extension (motion 22/09/81 tabled by motion 22/09/82)
• Proclaimed October 24, 2022 as World Polio Day (carried)
• Approved subdivision on Plan 3999R in 50-6-W4, conditional on a development agreement (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable of $614,598.73 for September 7-19, 2022 (carried)
• Went into closed session for personnel matters (carried)
• Supported administration to move forward with code of conduct concerns (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, then take up new business including capital budget amendments and a Rail Safety Week 2022 proclamation. Committee reports from economic development, parks, airport, and housing will be received, along with correspondence from the County of Vermilion River. The meeting also includes a closed session.

• Capital Budget Amendments
• Rail Safety Week 2022 Proclamation
• Economic Development Committee minutes (Aug 17, 2022)
• Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee minutes (May 30, 2022)
• Airport Advisory Committee minutes (Aug 15, 2022)

Council approved an amendment to the 2021 Capital Budget, increasing ice making equipment funding from $8,000 to $13,000. A proclamation for Rail Safety Week (September 19-25, 2022) was also approved. Accounts payable totaling $369,767.48 were accepted as information. The next regular meeting was rescheduled from September 20 to September 19, 2022.

• Approved amendment to 2021 Capital Budget increasing Ice Making Equipment from $8,000 to $13,000 (carried)
• Proclaimed September 19-25, 2022 as Rail Safety Week (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for August 17-September 6, 2022 totaling $369,767.48 as information (carried)
• Rescheduled Regular Meeting of Council from September 20 to September 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, administer an oath of office, and hear a delegation from the RCMP. New business includes discussions on ICF negotiations for the airport and the provincial police versus RCMP. Management and committee reports will be presented, along with financial and correspondence items.

• Oath of Office for Councillor Kirby Whitlock as Deputy Mayor for September/October 2022
• Delegation from Cpl Pegg, RCMP Detachment, including community letter and provincial crime stats
• Discussion on ICF negotiations for the airport
• Discussion on provincial police versus RCMP
• Reports from CAO, Community Services, Infrastructure and Planning, and Finance

Council appointed Councillor Kirby Whitlock as Deputy Mayor for September and October 2022. They also approved the appointment of Reverend Trust to the FCSS Advisory Committee and accepted accounts payable of $800,592.76. The meeting included reports and correspondence, with no other substantive decisions.

• Appointed Councillor Kirby Whitlock as Deputy Mayor for Sept-Oct 2022 (carried)
• Approved appointment of Reverend Trust to FCSS Advisory Committee (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for July 20-Aug 16, 2022, totaling $800,592.76 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on July 19, 2022, includes a public hearing and first reading of Bylaw 5-2022 to set off-site levy rates. Council will also consider a fire department drone purchase, a general engineering services contract, the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, and an addendum to the fire service agreement with the County of Vermilion River. Several committee reports and management reports are on the agenda for information.

• Public hearing at 6:15 P.M. for Bylaw 5-2022 - Off-Site Levy Rates
• Bylaw 5-2022 - Off-Site Levy (first reading)
• Fire Department Drone Purchase 2022
• General Engineering Services Contract
• Addendum to Town of Vermilion/County of Vermilion River Fire Service Agreement

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 5-2022 setting off-site levy rates, approved a $10,000 drone purchase for the fire department funded by a donation, awarded a three-year general engineering contract to McElhanney Ltd., and increased firefighter compensation for County of Vermilion River calls from $26.52 to $29.09 per hour effective August 1, 2022. The 2022-2026 Strategic Plan was accepted, and several committee appointments were made.

• Final reading of Off-Site Levy Bylaw 5-2022 carried
• Approved $10,000 drone for fire department funded by third-party donation
• Awarded General Engineering Contract to McElhanney Ltd. for 3-year term with 2 one-year extension options
• Accepted 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
• Increased firefighter compensation for County calls from $26.52 to $29.09/hr effective Aug 1, 2022
• Appointed Bruce MacDuff to Airport Advisory Committee for 2-year term
• Appointed Shaelyn Fahselt to Environment Committee for 3-year term
• Appointed Jackie Good to Environment Committee for 3-year term

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider a new off-site levy bylaw, discuss an infrastructure levy, and receive reports from departments and committees. The agenda also includes an RCMP community policing report and a strategic plan presentation.

• Bylaw 5-2022 - Off-Site Levy
• Infrastructure Levy discussion
• RCMP 4th Quarter Community Policing Report
• 2022 Strategic Plan presentation by SAGE Analytics Inc.
• Proposed removal of Municipal Reserve designations in Brennan subdivision

Council approved a $300,000 settlement offer from MPE Engineering and TetraTech regarding the wastewater treatment facility. They also gave first reading to Bylaw 5-2022 (Off-Site Levy) and scheduled a public hearing for July 19, 2022. Several administrative motions were carried, including a $2.50 flat water and sewer rate increase effective October 1, 2022, and authorization to begin removing Municipal School Reserve designations on specific lots.

• Approved $300,000 settlement from MPE Engineering and TetraTech (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 5-2022 (Off-Site Levy) and scheduled public hearing for July 19, 2022 (carried)
• Approved $2.50 flat water & sewer rate increase effective October 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Staff Recognition Policy effective June 16, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized removal of Municipal School Reserve designation on three lots (carried)
• Authorized removal of Municipal Reserve designation on Lot 8 MSR, Block 6, Plan 8022872 (carried)
• Approved no objection to subdivision of Lots 26-28, Block 29, Plan 635V (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for June 8-21, 2022 totaling $621,341.10 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on June 7, 2022, includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, a delegation from Inclusion Alberta, and several new business items. Council will discuss a proclamation for Recreation and Parks Month, an amendment to the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation annual requisition, and a retail development incentive program application from Prairie Bake Shop & Bistro. Committee reports and a closed session on proposed plans are also scheduled.

• Delegation from Inclusion Alberta at 6:15 pm
• Recreation and Parks Month June 2022 proclamation
• Vermilion & District Housing Foundation 2022 Annual Requisition Amendment
• Retail Development Incentive Program - Prairie Bake Shop & Bistro
• Closed session under FOIP for proposed plans

Council pre-approved Prairie Bake Shop & Bistro for up to $10,000 under the 2022 Retail Development Incentive Program, with payment contingent on completed renovations and submitted receipts. Council also approved an additional $649.20 to the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation, bringing the total to $42,750.00, and proclaimed June 2022 as Recreation and Parks Month. The meeting included a presentation from Inclusion Alberta and public commentary on Pride Month, both accepted as information.

• Pre-approved Prairie Bake Shop & Bistro for up to $10,000 under Retail Development Incentive Program (carried)
• Approved additional $649.20 to Vermilion & District Housing Foundation, total $42,750.00 (carried)
• Proclaimed June 2022 as Recreation and Parks Month (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for May 18 – June 7, 2022, totaling $881,213.45 (carried)
• Adopted agenda and previous minutes as presented (carried)
• Went into closed session at 7:00 p.m. and reverted at 9:15 p.m. (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on May 17, 2022, includes new business on assessor proposals for fiscal years 2022-2025 with a possible extension to 2027, and a proclamation for Alberta Rural Health Week. Council will also receive management and committee reports, and hold a closed session under FOIP for proposed plans.

• Assessor proposals for fiscal years 2022-2025, possible extension to 2027
• Proclamation of Alberta Rural Health Week May 30 - June 3, 2022
• CAO Report April 2022
• Community Services Council Report May 2022
• Closed session under FOIP Section 24(1) for proposed plans

Council approved the assessor proposal from Tanmar Services, declared Alberta Rural Health Week and Seniors' Week, and accepted the accounts payable listing for $526,472.90. All motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest were informational reports.

• Approved assessor proposal from Tanmar Services (carried)
• Declared May 30 - June 3, 2022 as Alberta Rural Health Week (carried)
• Proclaimed June 6-12, 2022 as Seniors' Week (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for May 4-17, 2022 totaling $526,472.90 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to consider the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, hear a delegation from the Vermilion Armoury, and discuss reserves prioritization. The agenda also includes proclamations for Economic Development Week and National Public Works Week, plus committee reports and correspondence.

• 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw 4-2022
• Delegation from Vermilion Armoury at 6:15pm
• Reserves prioritization discussion
• Proclamation for Economic Development Week May 9-13, 2022
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 15-21, 2022

Council unanimously passed the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw after three readings. They also approved reserve fund adjustments, proclaimed Economic Development Week and National Public Works Week, and accepted a request from the Legion to consider tax-free status for the Armoury building, with administration to research and respond.

• Approved Tax Rate Bylaw 4-2022 (final reading, unanimous)
• Approved reserve funds adjustments (motion #22/05/36)
• Proclaimed May 9-13, 2022 as Economic Development Week
• Proclaimed May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week
• Accepted accounts payable for April 20-May 3, 2022, totaling $280,160.87
• Accepted committee minutes as information (Economic Development, Airport Advisory, etc.)
• Received Legion request for tax-free status on Armoury building; administration to research

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to hear presentations on the 2021 audit, the Northern Lights Library System, and the Tenwell Site orphan well, plus consider capital budget amendments and library reserve transfers. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes, an oath of office for the deputy mayor, and management reports.

• Presentation of 2021 Audit by Donald L. Isaman Professional Corporation
• Presentation by Northern Lights Library System
• Presentation on Tenwell Site Vermilion by Orphan Well Association
• Capital Budget Amendments from Transportation and Utilities Committee
• Vermilion Public Library Reserve Transfers

Council accepted the 2021 audited financial statements and appointed Councillor Joshua Rayment as Deputy Mayor for May and June 2022. They also accepted presentations from the Northern Lights Library System and the Orphan Well Association, and proclaimed National Volunteer Week. Several administrative reports and committee minutes were received, and capital budget amendments were approved.

• Appointed Councillor Joshua Rayment as Deputy Mayor for May/June 2022 (carried)
• Accepted 2021 audited financial statements (carried)
• Accepted Northern Lights Library System Value Statement 2021 (carried)
• Accepted Tenwell #1 Orphan Well Association presentation (carried)
• Proclaimed April 24-30, 2022 as National Volunteer Week (carried)
• Approved capital budget amendment increasing Vehicle Replacement from $297,000 to $316,000 (carried)
• Approved disposal of surplus utilities van and street sweeper via auction or trade-in (carried)
• Approved library reserve transfers: $10,590 from equipment reserves for equipment, $8,625 to contingency reserve (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council gave final reading to the 2022 Operating Line of Credit Borrowing Bylaw, allowing the town to borrow for operating expenses. A motion to approve a 0% increase in 2023 rental rates at the Vermilion Regional Centre was defeated. Council also appointed Mayor Throndson and Councillor Martin to the Joint Oversite Fire Agreement Committee and gave first reading to two other bylaws.

• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1 2022 Joint Assessment Review Boards (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2 2022 Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 3 2022 Operating Line of Credit Borrowing Bylaw (carried unanimously)
• Appointed Mayor Throndson and Councillor Martin to the Joint Oversite Fire Agreement Committee (carried)
• Defeated motion to approve 0% increase in 2023 VRC rental rates (defeated)
• Accepted accounts payable for March 2-15, 2022, totaling $573,447.93 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council accepted the agenda and previous minutes, and received several reports as information. The only substantive decision was a motion to consider including the cost of a geotechnical study of the airport runway, taxiway, and apron in the 2023 budget, which was carried. Accounts payable for the period were accepted as information.

• Agenda accepted as amended (carried)
• Minutes of Feb 15, 2022 accepted as presented (carried)
• Motion to consider including airport runway geotechnical study cost in 2023 budget (carried)
• Accounts payable for Feb 16 - Mar 1, 2022 accepted as information (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on February 15, 2022, includes new business on utility account write-offs and the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation's 2022 annual requisition. Council will also receive management and committee reports, and correspondence including a 2022 Municipal Sustainability Initiative agreement amendment.

• Utility Account Write-Offs
• Vermilion & District Housing Foundation 2022 Annual Requisition
• 2022 Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) Agreement Amendment
• Oath of Office for Councillor Kevin Martin as Deputy Mayor for March/April 2022
• Partnerships in Injury Reduction Certificate of Recognition (COR)

Council approved the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation 2022 annual requisition of $42,100.80 and a list of utility, tax, and general account write-offs totaling $7,801.27. Councillor Kevin Martin was appointed Deputy Mayor for March and April 2022. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $42,100.80 Vermilion & District Housing Foundation 2022 annual requisition
• Approved $7,801.27 in write-offs (utilities $2,101.07, property tax penalties $497.26, general accounts receivable $5,202.94)
• Appointed Councillor Kevin Martin as Deputy Mayor for March and April 2022
• Accepted accounts payable listing for $356,518.02 as information

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion council is meeting to hear delegations on the Vermilion Wellness Coalition WalkABle Project and an RCMP detachment update, and to consider the Northern Lights Library System 2022 levy and amendments to committee and board appointments. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, committee reports, and correspondence from the County of Vermilion River. No votes are listed on the agenda itself.

• Delegation: Brandon Tupper on Vermilion Wellness Coalition WalkABle Project at 7:15 p.m.
• Delegation: Sgt Dunsmore on RCMP Detachment at 7:30 p.m.
• Northern Lights Library System (NLLS) 2022 Levy
• Amendment to Committee and Board Appointments
• County of Vermilion River 2021 Recreation Allocation funding

Council accepted the Northern Lights Library System 2022 budget at a cost of $23,770.35 and approved several committee and board appointments, including adding Councillor Conlon to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Board and Councillor Rayment to the Library Board. The meeting also included presentations from the Vermilion Wellness Coalition and RCMP, and accepted accounts payable of $349,516.35 as information.

• Approved Northern Lights Library System 2022 budget at $23,770.35 (carried)
• Approved committee and board appointments, including Councillor Conlon to Parks, Recreation and Culture Board and Councillor Rayment to Library Board (carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for Jan 19-Feb 1, 2022 totaling $349,516.35 as information (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of January 18, 2022 as presented (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council meeting on January 18, 2022, includes the appointment of a Fire Chief, along with management and committee reports. Council will also receive updates from the CAO, Finance, Economic Development, Planning, Airport, and FCSS committees, and may enter a closed session for personnel matters.

• Appointment of Fire Chief
• CAO Report January 2022
• Director of Finance and Administration Report January 2022
• FCSS Program Budget 2022
• Closed session under FOIP for personnel

Council appointed Anton Krys as Fire Chief, transitioning from Interim Fire Chief. They approved the FCSS 2022 program budget of $93,506, distributing funds to various community organizations. A motion to decide on support for green space development was tabled. Accounts payable of $847,533.86 were accepted as information.

• Appointed Anton Krys as Fire Chief (carried)
• Approved FCSS 2022 program budget of $93,506 (carried)
• Tabled motion on green space development support (Motion #22/01/02)
• Accepted accounts payable of $847,533.86 as information (carried)