Town of Vermilion public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider staff recommendations on the 2025 operating and capital budget, purchasing policy, and elected officials remuneration. They will also discuss the sale price of industrial lots and a district housing requisition. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a legal contract.

• 2025 Operating & Capital Budget – Staff Recommendation
• Purchase Policy Update 2025 – Staff Recommendation
• Elected Officials Remuneration Policy – Staff Recommendation
• Sale Price of Industrial Lots – Committee Recommendation
• District Housing Requisition – County of Vermilion River letter

Council approved the 2025-2029 Operating Budget and 2025-2034 Capital Budget, including a 3.9% property tax increase and utility rate changes. A motion to accept a 50/50 equalized assessment split for the District Housing Requisition was defeated. Council also approved several policy updates and fee changes, including a new industrial lot sale price.

• Approved 2025-2029 Operating Budget and 2025-2034 Capital Budget with 3.9% property tax increase (carried)
• Defeated motion to accept 50/50 District Housing Requisition split with County (defeated)
• Approved updated Purchasing Policy effective January 2025 (carried)
• Amended Elected Officials Remuneration Policy to transfer honorarium to Deputy Mayor under certain conditions (5-1)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Vermilion and District Multicultural and Historical Society for energy-efficient lighting (carried)
• Increased industrial lot sale price from $50,000 to $99,000 per acre effective January 1, 2025 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will meet to discuss a housing requisition from the County of Vermilion River. The meeting includes a delegation from the Vermilion RCMP Detachment and a review of a 2024 goat grazing report.

• District Housing Requisition regarding a November 29, 2024 letter from the County of Vermilion River
• Vermilion RCMP Detachment delegation with Sgt. Buckingham regarding 2024-25 Q2 TVN
• 2024 Goat Grazing Report
• Closed session regarding a legal contract

Council approved a motion to direct administration to set up a meeting with the Government of Alberta regarding the District Housing Requisition and concerns about the equalized assessment. The RCMP provided an update on crime statistics, body-worn cameras, and community priorities. Public commentary raised concerns about snow removal and Bylaw 102000. The meeting also included a closed session for legal contract matters.

• Approved motion to set up meeting with Alberta on District Housing Requisition and equalized assessment (carried)
• Accepted agenda as amended (carried)
• Accepted minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting as presented (carried)
• Went into closed session for legal contract (carried)
• Reconvened to regular meeting (carried)
• Went into second closed session for legal contract (carried)
• Reconvened to regular meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council is reviewing a proposed amendment to Bylaw 29-2010 and the re‑approval of a gas franchise agreement with ATCO Energy Systems. Council will also receive the Regional Emergency Management Collective Annual Report and hold a closed session for personnel matters.

• Bylaw 29-2010 Amendment (staff recommendation and revised bylaw attached)
• Gas Franchise Agreement Re‑Approval – ATCO Energy Systems (AUC process)
• Regional Emergency Management Collective Annual Report
• Library revised bylaws (2024) presented for adoption
• Closed session under FOIP for personnel

Council approved the final reading of the Bylaw 2920-10 amendment. Additionally, council paused fine penalties related to a dog roaming citation until the December 3, 2024, meeting for further review.

• Approved final reading of Bylaw 2920-10 (4-1)
• Paused dog roaming fine penalties until December 3, 2024
• Accepted November 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Accepted amended October 15, 2024, organizational meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss new business, including a bylaw amendment and a grant application. The meeting includes presentations from the library and other community delegations.

• Amendment to Bylaw 29-2010
• AMWWP Grant Application
• 2025 library budget presentation
• Correspondence from Kiddie Oasis Indoor Playground
• Closed session regarding two legal contracts

Council approved the purchase of 4803 – 48 Street for $125,000 following a closed session. Additionally, Council gave first and second readings to an amendment for Bylaw 29-2010 and approved an AMWWP grant application.

• Approved purchase of 4803 – 48 Street for $125,000
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 29-2010 Amendment (5-1)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 29-2010 Amendment (5-1)
• Approved AMWWP grant application

Organizational Meeting of Council

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The Town of Vermilion Council held an organizational meeting to set committee and board appointments for the term. Council approved the committee and board structure as amended, adopted a one-year deputy mayor rotation schedule, and accepted the 2024/2025 council meeting dates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved committee and board structure as amended (Motion #24/10/133)
• Adopted one-year deputy mayor rotation from October 2024 to October 2024 (Motion #24/10/134)
• Accepted 2024/2025 council meeting dates as amended (Motion #24/10/135)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to review management reports and receive a delegation from the Vermilion RCMP Detachment. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and a public commentary period.

• Delegation from Vermilion RCMP Detachment - Sgt. Buckingham
• Chief Administrative Officer Report
• Director of Community Services Report
• Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services Report
• Director of Corporate Services Report

The Town of Vermilion council held a regular meeting on October 15, 2024, and accepted the previous minutes, heard a delegation from the RCMP, and received management reports. No substantive decisions were made; all items were accepted as information or carried as procedural motions.

• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Accepted minutes of October 1, 2024, as presented (carried)
• Accepted minutes of September 17, 2024, as amended (carried)
• Received RCMP delegation as information
• Received accounts payable for October 2-15, 2024, as information
• Received correspondence from County of Vermilion River as information

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will meet to discuss an operating budget amendment related to a solid waste truck fire. The session also includes a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and reports from local committees.

• Operating Budget Amendment regarding Solid Waste Truck Fire
• Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week (October 6th-12th, 2024)
• Clandonald Seniors Nutrition Presentation Poster
• Letter of support for Robert Snow

Council approved a $161,015.00 operating budget amendment to fund temporary rental of a waste collection truck and contractor services while the town's truck was being repaired. They also designated Fire Prevention Week and accepted several committee reports and correspondence. The meeting included a delegation from the Vermilion Skating Club and a closed session.

• Approved $161,015.00 transfer from Garbage Equipment Reserve for waste truck rental (carried)
• Designated October 6-12, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week (carried)
• Accepted minutes of September 17, 2024 as presented
• Accepted Chamber of Commerce minutes (July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11) as information
• Accepted Vermilion Wellness Coalition minutes (Sept 16) as information
• Accepted accounts payable for Sept 18-26, 2024 as information
• Went into closed session at 6:45 p.m. and returned at 8:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will discuss a final report on the town's housing gap analysis. The meeting also includes a staff recommendation for an amendment to Bylaw 3.2010.

• Vermilion's Housing Gap Analysis final report
• Staff recommendation for Bylaw 3.2010 Amendment
• 2025 Fire Services Training Program Minister signed letter

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 3.2010 (amendment), and approved moving forward with contract negotiations with Vogel Group for the permanent Chief Administrative Officer position, up to $30,000 plus incidentals. Council also supported Councillor Robert Snow's application to the Alberta Health Advisory Committee with a letter of support. The meeting included public commentary on the airport, housing, and ball diamonds, and a housing needs assessment presentation.

• Approved second reading of Bylaw 3.2010 (carried)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 3.2010 (carried)
• Approved contract negotiations with Vogel Group for permanent CAO position up to $30,000 plus incidentals (Motion #24/09/125)
• Approved support for Councillor Snow's application to Alberta Health Advisory Committee with letter of support (Motion #24/09/126)
• Accepted 2025 Fire Services Training Program Minister Signed Letter as information
• Accepted committee reports as information (Library, FCSS, GoodLife, Wellness Coalition)
• Accepted accounts payable for September 4-17, 2024 as information
• Accepted County of Vermilion River agenda as information

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council will meet to discuss a staff recommendation for an amendment to Bylaw 3.2010 regarding the cemetery. The meeting also includes reports from The Good Life Institute and several closed session items.

• Amendment to Bylaw 3.2010 (Cemetery Bylaw Revision 2017)
• Proclamation for Registered Veterinary Technologist Month in October
• Taste of Vermilion Report from The Good Life Institute
• Closed session regarding a legal contract
• Closed session regarding personnel

Council approved the first reading of Bylaw 8.2024 and designated October as Registered Veterinary Technologist Month. The remainder of the meeting consisted of information reports and three closed sessions.

• Designated October as Registered Veterinary Technologist Month (Carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 8.2024 (Carried)
• Accepted Good Life Institute minutes from June, July, and August 2024 as information
• Accepted Taste of Vermilion Report as information
• Accepted accounts payable for August 9 to September 14 as information

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review staff recommendations for two new bylaws regarding animal control and urban laying hens. The meeting also includes a proposed capital budget amendment for the RCMP building roof.

• Bylaw 6.2024 - Animal Control Bylaw
• Bylaw 7.2024 - Urban Laying Hen Bylaw
• Capital Budget Amendment for RCMP Building Roof
• Proclamation of Rail Safety Week (September 23-29, 2024)

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 6-2024 (Animal Control) and Bylaw 7-2024 (Urban Laying Hen), both carried. They also approved a $70,000 capital budget amendment for the RCMP building roof, funded from reserve, and proclaimed Rail Safety Week. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and legal contract matters.

• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 6-2024 Animal Control (carried)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 7-2024 Urban Laying Hen (carried)
• Approved $70,000 capital budget amendment for RCMP building roof (carried)
• Proclaimed September 23-29, 2024 as Rail Safety Week (carried)
• Went into closed session for personnel and legal contract matters

Special Meeting of Council

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The special meeting of Council was called to order and immediately moved into closed session, then reconvened and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made; the only actions were procedural motions to enter and exit closed session.

• Moved into closed session (Motion #24/07/113, carried)
• Reconvened from closed session (Motion #24/07/114, carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will discuss staff recommendations for two new bylaws regarding animal control and urban laying hens. The meeting also includes a review of ice rates and a report from the Airport Advisory Committee.

• Bylaw 6.2024 - Animal Control Bylaw
• Bylaw 7.2024 - Urban Laying Hen Bylaw
• Ice Rates committee recommendation
• Airport Advisory Committee Report
• Closed session regarding a legal contract

Council approved the first reading of two new bylaws regarding animal control and urban laying hens. The council also authorized an increase in ice rates for the 2024/2025 season and issued a letter of endorsement for a medical specialist.

• Approved first reading of 6.2024 Animal Control Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Approved first reading of 7.2024 Urban Laying Hen Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Approved ice rate increase for 2024/2025 season effective September 1, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Approved letter of endorsement for Evan Whitfield (CARRIED)

Special Meeting of Council

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The Town of Vermilion Council held a special meeting on June 19, 2024. The meeting included a closed session, a motion to revert to the Regular Meeting of Council, and a motion to send a letter to the Minister regarding the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m. No substantive policy decisions or votes on specific projects were recorded in the provided text.

• Closed session approved (Motion #24/02)
• Motion to revert to Regular Meeting of Council approved (Motion #24/03)
• Motion to send letter to Minister requesting exemption from section 163 of MGA approved (Motion #24/04)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council will conduct an oath of office for Deputy Mayor Joshua Rayment. The agenda includes discussions on auditor appointments, committee appointments, and various management reports.

• Oath of Office for Councillor Joshua Rayment as Deputy Mayor (July - October 2024)
• Auditor Appointment for 2024 Fiscal Year
• Council Committee Appointments

Vermilion Town Council met June 18, 2024 with Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin chairing; Mayor Gregory Throndson was absent. Council approved a $1,000 Parks, Recreation, Culture and Environment Board grant to the Vermilion Vipers Swim Club for logo modernization, appointed Councillor Joshua Rayment as Deputy Mayor for July to October 2024, and gave him signing authority for the same period. Council moved forward with the sale of Plan 1621615, accepted a Recreation Agreement as presented, and accepted the terms of a contract with Michael vander Torre. A motion to accept the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation Motion 2024-05006 was defeated. Several items were handled in closed session under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Approved $1,000 grant to Vermilion Vipers Swim Club for logo modernization (Motion #24/06/88)
• Appointed Councillor Joshua Rayment as Deputy Mayor for July to October 2024
• Gave Councillor Joshua Rayment signing authority for July to October 2024 (Motion #24/06/89)
• Moved forward with the sale of Plan 1621615 (Motion #24/06/92)
• Accepted the Recreation Agreement as presented (Motion #24/06/95)
• Accepted the terms of the contract with Michael vander Torre (Motion #24/06/101)
• Defeated motion to accept Vermilion & District Housing Foundation Motion 2024-05006 (Motion #24/06/98)
• Accepted previous minutes, accounts payable, and correspondence as information

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review reserve transfers for the 2024 Sewer Trunk Main Capital Project. The meeting also includes a letter of support regarding Vermilion Provincial Park.

• Reserve Transfers for 2024 Sewer Trunk Main Capital Project
• Vermilion Provincial Park - Letter of Support

Council confirmed Michael vander Torre as the signing officer for the Town of Vermilion. A proposed $1.4 million reserve transfer for a sewer project was tabled. Mayor Gregory Throndson stated he will not be resigning as Mayor.

• Confirmed Michael vander Torre as signing officer (CARRIED)
• Tabled $1.4 million reserve transfer for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main project
• Accepted May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Accepted agenda as presented (CARRIED)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review Bylaw 4.24 regarding urban laying hens. The agenda includes a presentation from the RCMP detachment and a proclamation for Seniors Week in June. Council will also receive information on a pylon sign RFP and Highway 16 access correspondence.

• Bylaw 4.24 - Urban Hens Bylaw
• Proclamation for Seniors Week (June 3-9, 2024)
• RCMP Detachment 2023-24 Q4 report presentation
• 2024 RFP Pylon Sign for Junction Sixteen 41
• Letter of support for Vermilion Provincial Park

Council defeated the second and third reading of the Urban Hens Bylaw but directed administration to provide alternative pricing and occupancy options. The council also proclaimed June 30, 2024, as Seniors' Week and approved a letter of support for the Vermilion Provincial Park stakeholders group.

• Defeated second and third reading of Bylaw 4.2024 Urban Hens Bylaw
• Approved direction to administration for alternative pricing and occupancy options for Urban Hens Bylaw (Motion #24/05/69)
• Approved proclamation of June 30, 2024, as Seniors' Week (Motion #24/05/70)
• Approved letter of support for the Vermilion Provincial Park stakeholders group (Motion #24/05/71)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review a borrowing bylaw related to the 2024 Capital Budget. The meeting also includes discussions on National Police Week and reports from the Health Care Providers Attraction Committee.

• Bylaw 2.2024 - Trunk Line Borrowing Bylaw
• National Police Week Proclamation (May 12-18, 2024)
• Health Care Providers Attraction & Retention Committee report

Council amended the Sanitary Trunkline 2024 Capital budget to change its funding source from debt to tax-funded reserves. They also appointed Michael vanderTorre as interim Chief Administrative Officer at a temporary rate of $133,921.08. Additionally, Council proclaimed May 6-10 as Economic Development Week and May 11-18 as National Police Week.

• Amended Sanitary Trunkline 2024 Capital budget funding from debt to tax-funded reserves (Carried)
• Appointed Michael vanderTorre as interim CAO at $133,921.08 (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 6-10, 2024 as Economic Development Week (Carried)
• Proclaimed May 11-18, 2024 as National Police Week (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (Carried)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (Carried)
• Entered closed session (Carried)
• Returned to regular meeting (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council is reviewing several new bylaws, including changes to the tax rate and remote attendance rules. The agenda also includes discussions on capital budget amendments and a proposal for commercial lot price reductions.

• Bylaw 5.2024: Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 2.2024: Trunk Line Borrowing Bylaw
• Bylaw 3.2024: Remote Attendance Bylaw
• Capital Budget Amendment
• Price reduction of commercial lots

Vermilion Town Council held a regular meeting on April 16, 2024, passing the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw (Bylaw 5.2024) through three readings, giving second reading to the Trunk Line Borrowing Bylaw (Bylaw 2.2024), and giving third reading to the Remote Attendance Bylaw (Bylaw 3.2024). Council approved a 2024 Capital Budget amendment to change the funding source for the Sewer Treatment Plant Demolition budget to an LGFF Grant, set commercial land at $130,000 per acre excluding GST with no additional incentives until May 1, 2025, and supported Councillor Robert Pulyk's nomination to the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance board. A motion to provide remuneration for Pulyk's attendance at NSWA meetings was defeated. Council also directed administration to send correspondence to the Office of Red Tape Reduction regarding removal of municipal school reserve designation.

• Gave second reading to Bylaw 2.2024 Trunk Line Borrowing Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Requested administration to research costs of delaying funds and confirm grant ineligibility for the Trunk Line project (CARRIED, Motion #24/04/33)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 3.2024 Remote Attendance Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Gave first, second, and third/final readings to Bylaw 5.2024 Tax Rate Bylaw (all CARRIED; third/final CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Approved 2024 Capital Budget amendment to change funding source of Sewer Treatment Plant Demolition budget to LGFF Grant (CARRIED, Motion #24/04/34)
• Proclaimed May 26–June 1, 2024 as Alberta Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week (CARRIED)
• Updated commercial land price to $130,000/acre excluding GST with no additional incentives until May 1, 2025 (CARRIED, Motion #24/04/36)
• Supported Councillor Robert Pulyk's nomination to the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance board (CARRIED, Motion #24/04/37)

Regular Council Meeting

This meeting consists of routine administrative and procedural items. Council will review committee reports and correspondence regarding provincial education credits and updates from the County of Vermilion River. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Adoption of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Library Committee report from January 31, 2024
• Provincial Education Requisition Credit Program Extension correspondence
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

The April 2, 2024 regular meeting of Vermilion council adopted its agenda with an added item on hanging flower baskets, accepted the March 19 minutes, and received committee reports as information. No public commentary was offered. Council moved into a closed session under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to discuss personnel, then returned to the regular meeting and adjourned. The minutes record no substantive decisions on the hanging flower baskets or other new business.

• Adopted agenda as amended, adding 'Hanging Flower Baskets' under New Business (carried)
• Accepted March 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes as presented (carried)
• Accepted Library minutes of January 31, 2024 as information
• Accepted Accounts Payable for March 20–April 2, 2024 as information
• Moved into closed session at 6:29 p.m. for personnel under FOIP (carried)
• Returned to regular meeting at 6:55 p.m. (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:56 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council is reviewing several new bylaws and service agreements. Discussion items include downtown sidewalk repairs, lodge expansion or renovation, and a review of the snow removal policy.

• Bylaw 3.24 - Remote Attendance Bylaw
• Bylaw 4.24 - Urban Hens Bylaw
• Fire Services Agreement - 2024 Firefighter Rates
• Downtown Sidewalk Repairs and Cost discussion
• Lodge Expansion/Renovation discussion

Vermilion Town Council approved an increase in the paid on-call firefighter wage from $29.82 to $30.79 per hour, retroactive to January 21, 2024. Council also directed administration to move forward with the sale of a specific lot to Quarter Cuts Ltd. First reading was given to the Urban Hens Bylaw and second reading to the Remote Attendance Bylaw. Several items, including downtown sidewalk repairs and a snow removal policy review, were listed for discussion with no recorded decisions.

• Approved on-call firefighter wage increase to $30.79/hour, retroactive to January 21, 2024 (carried)
• Directed administration to proceed with sale of Plan 142 0066, Block 4, Lot 2 to Quarter Cuts Ltd. (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 4.2024 Urban Hens Bylaw (carried)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 3.2024 Remote Attendance Bylaw (carried)
• Accepted agenda as amended (carried)
• Accepted minutes of March 5, 2024 regular meeting as presented (carried)
• Proceeded on confidential personnel matters as discussed in camera (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will review two proposed bylaws regarding the 2024 Capital Budget and remote attendance. The meeting also includes committee reports and correspondence regarding fire service training and the Royal Canadian Legion.

• 2.2024 Borrowing Bylaw - 2024 Capital Budget
• 3.2024 Remote Attendance Bylaw
• 2024 Fire Service Training Program - Grant
• Letter of Support - Royal Canadian Legion - Soldiers Plot

Council granted first readings to two new bylaws regarding the 2024 Capital Budget borrowing and remote attendance. The remote attendance bylaw was amended to exclude the cost of external microphones and headsets. Other items were accepted as information.

• First reading of 2.2024 Borrowing Bylaw — 2024 Capital Budget approved (CARRIED)
• First reading of 3.2024 Remote Attendance Bylaw approved with amendment regarding microphone/headset costs (CARRIED)
• Agenda accepted as presented (CARRIED)
• Minutes of Regular Meeting (Feb 20, 2024) accepted (CARRIED)
• Minutes of Special Meeting (Feb 23, 2024) accepted (CARRIED)

Special Meeting of Council

The Town of Vermilion Council will hold a special meeting on February 23, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session regarding personnel.

• Closed session regarding personnel pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Council met for a special session that primarily consisted of a closed session regarding personnel. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Entered closed session at 5:01 pm for personnel matters
• Reverted to regular meeting at 6:09 pm

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council is reviewing updates to the 2024 Fire Services Agreement regarding firefighter rates. The meeting also includes a review of Bylaw 4.18 Code of Conduct and recommendations for Library Board appointments.

• Update to 2024 Firefighter Rates
• Review of Bylaw 4.18 Code of Conduct
• Library Board Appointment recommendations
• Oath of Office for Councillor Martin as Deputy Mayor

Vermilion Town Council held a regular meeting on February 20, 2024. Council approved a land sale of Block 3, Lots 14 & 15 for $400,000, including the Town's acquisition of Lots 20 & 21, Block 12, Plan 66475 from 614658AB LTD, subject to developer meeting requirements within the purchase agreement. Council also increased firefighter honorarium rates, supported a letter of support for the FOCUS Society's Rural Transit Solution Fund application, and appointed two members to the Vermilion Library Board. Several items were accepted as information, including reports from the RCMP and Airport Advisory Committee.

• Approved sale of Block 3, Lots 14 & 15 for $400,000, including acquisition of Lots 20 & 21, Block 12, Plan 66475 from 614658AB LTD (CARRIED)
• Increased firefighter honorarium: practice hours by $0.56/hr, standby duty by $1.45/day, show up rate by $0.73/hr (CARRIED)
• Supported development of a letter of support for Rural Transit Solution Fund for FOCUS Society, pending supporting documentation (CARRIED)
• Appointed Richard Yaceyko to Vermilion Library Board for a 3-year term expiring February 20, 2027 (CARRIED)
• Appointed Brad Gallamore to Vermilion Library Board for a 2-year term expiring February 20, 2026 (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillor Kevin Martin as Deputy Mayor for March to June 2024 (CARRIED)
• Accepted minutes of Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024 as presented (CARRIED)
• Accepted agenda as amended (CARRIED)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will meet to discuss several items including a request for decision on implementing photo radar. The agenda also includes a borrowing bylaw for operating expenses and information regarding a backhoe purchase.

• Bylaw 1-2024 Borrowing Bylaw - Operating Expenses
• Request for Decision: Implementing Photo Radar
• Backhoe Purchase (For Information)
• 2024 Airport Sustainability Presentation (For Information)
• Bylaw 2.24 Urban Hens (For Information)

Council passed Borrowing Bylaw 1-2024 for operating expenses through three readings. The council also decided not to explore photo radar options at this time and accepted accounts payable totaling $569,764.98.

• Approved Borrowing Bylaw 1-2024 - Operating Expenses (Carried)
• Directed administration not to proceed with exploring photo radar options (Carried)
• Accepted accounts payable for Jan 6 to Feb 6 totaling $569,764.98 (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Vermilion Council will discuss correspondence regarding drought management and airport regionalization. The meeting also includes a presentation from Alberta Broadband and consideration of a library system levy invoice.

• Delegation: Alberta Broadband
• Northern Lights Library System 2024 Levy Invoice
• Vermilion Airport Regionalization correspondence
• Letter from Minister Rebecca Schulz on drought and water management
• Closed session regarding personnel

The Town of Vermilion Council approved a $22,368.50 invoice for the Northern Lights Library System and authorized $11,271.46 in utility account write-offs. They also accepted accounts payable totaling $779,357.88 as information. The meeting included a closed session regarding personnel matters, which lasted from 7:21 p.m. to 9:04 p.m.

• Agenda amended to add Emergency Preparedness and Utility Write-Offs (Carried)
• Minutes from Dec 19, 2023 meeting accepted (Carried)
• Northern Lights Library System invoice of $22,368.50 accepted (Carried)
• Utility account write-off of $11,271.46 approved (Carried)
• Accounts payable for Dec 20-Jan 16 totaling $779,357.88 accepted as information (Carried)
• Council went into closed session for personnel matters (Carried)
• Council returned to open session (Carried)