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Town of Vermilion, Alberta

Town of Vermilion public meetings in 2025

24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Vermilion council to adopt policies and authorize a line of credit

The Town of Vermilion council will consider adopting several new policies, including those for snow removal, communications, and debt management. The meeting agenda also includes a request to approve an operating line of credit bylaw and a report on the sale of the Midtown Medical Clinic building.

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Town of Vermilion Council Chambers/Livestreaming
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Vermilion to discuss policies and meeting schedules

The Committee of the Whole will review draft policies for snow removal, financial reserves, debt management, and communication, along with the 2026 council meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs five policies and schedule to be approved at Dec 16 council meeting

The Committee adopted the agenda as presented. It directed administration to bring the Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy, the Financial Reserves Policy, the Debt Management Policy, the Communication Policy, and the 2026 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule forward to the December 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting for approval.

Town of Vermilion Council Chambers/Livestreaming
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider sale of town’s medical clinic building

The Vermilion Town Council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, then discuss several new business items. Items include a contribution to the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, an Operating Line of Credit Bylaw No. 9‑2025, and the sale of the town’s medical clinic building. The meeting also includes a review of the 2026 budget for the Vermilion River Regional Waste Management Services Commission and a closed‑session segment.

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✓ Decided: Council gave first reading to Operating Line of Credit Bylaw No. 9‑2025

The council approved the meeting agenda and the November 18, 2025 minutes. It received an information request from the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and gave the first reading to Operating Line of Credit Bylaw No. 9‑2025. Council also directed staff to provide historical cost information for the Midtown Medical Clinic and held a closed‑session from 7:23 pm to 9:25 pm.

Town of Vermilion Council Chambers/Livestreaming
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget

The Vermilion Town Council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, review prior business, and then discuss several new items. Key new business includes the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, a 2025 grant funding project approval, a repeal of Bylaw No. 6‑2022 (Debenture), a new Joint Assessment Review Board Bylaw No. 8‑2025, and a per‑capita request for the Health Care Providers Attraction and Retention Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 budget and passes joint assessment board bylaw

The council approved the 2026 operating and capital budget, setting a municipal tax levy of $8,530,860 and matching capital revenues of $4,303,000. It also accepted the 2027‑2029 operating plans and five‑year capital plan in principle. Additional actions included approving $82,588 of grant‑funded consulting projects, a $185,500 equipment purchase, amending the council remuneration policy, repealing Debenture Bylaw No. 6‑2022, and passing the Joint Assessment Review Board Bylaw No. 8‑2025.

Town of Vermilion Council Chambers/Livestreaming
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Town of Vermilion to review 2026 draft budget

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation of the 2026 draft budget.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the meeting agenda as presented

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda after a motion moved by Councillor Bruce MacDuff was carried. The 2026 draft budget was presented for information only and no vote was taken on it. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:35 p.m.

Town of Vermilion Council Chambers/Livestreaming
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review remuneration policy and late tax penalty cancellation

The Town of Vermilion Council holds a regular meeting including organizational items such as oaths of office, appointment of deputy mayor, and setting the 2026 meeting schedule. New business includes reviews and adoptions of policies on council recognition, professional development attendance, remuneration, and late tax payment penalty cancellation. Management reports from the CAO and directors, accounts payable, and a closed session are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Kevin Martin appointed Deputy Mayor for one-year term

Council appointed Kevin Martin as Deputy Mayor for a one‑year rotating term. The council approved the 2026 meeting schedule, accepted the 2025‑2026 committee listing, and granted signing authority to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Several policies were approved, including the Members of Council recognition, professional‑development attendance, and the late tax‑payment penalty cancellation. The council entered a closed session at 7:44 pm and returned to the regular meeting at 8:50 pm.

Town of Vermilion Council Chambers/Livestreaming
Tue Sep 30, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider policy on utility penalty cancellations

The council will decide on multiple policies including a new policy to cancel utility penalties, waiving fees for an electoral candidate forum, appointing an auditor, and a resolution regarding Canada Post's mandate. They will also consider council orientation plans and terms of reference for a health care provider attraction committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approved changes to the Utility Penalties Policy, setting waiver limits

The council adopted the agenda and the September 16 minutes. It scheduled a Committee of the Whole meeting for November 4. It approved the Auditor Appointment Policy No. 25‑20 and adopted the revised Utility Penalties Policy No. 25‑21, which establishes specific waiver amounts for the Director of Corporate Services, the Finance Manager, and the Chief Administrative Officer. The Canada Post Mandate Resolution was received as information.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to set land sale prices and consider CAO bylaw

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council will meet on September 16, 2025, starting with a closed session. Council will hear delegations from the Vermilion Library, Catalyst Communications, and a community member. New business includes decisions on land sale prices, a Chief Administrative Officer bylaw, and a pylon sign for Junction Sixteen 41, as well as a sponsorship request and letters of support for grants.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the Chicf Administrative Officer Bylaw, establishing the position

The council gave first, second, third and final readings to the Chicf Administrative Officer Bylaw No. 7‑2025, establishing the position, and carried each motion. It also cancelled the October 14 committee meeting and moved the regular council meeting to September 30, and proclaimed September 15‑18 as Rail Safety Week. Additional actions included reducing panel pricing, approving a $500 sponsorship, and issuing letters of support to regional programs.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider enhanced policing and healthcare provider attraction

The Town of Vermilion Council will review requests for decisions regarding an enhanced RCMP position and a VRRWMSC indemnity agreement. The meeting also includes a request for decision on healthcare provider attraction and retention.

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✓ Decided: Council approved amendment to CAO employment agreement

The council adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. It entered into an indemnity agreement with the Vermilion River Regional Services Commission and sent a response letter to the County of Vermilion River about cost‑sharing for enhanced RCMP policing positions. The council received information on the fire‑hall garage project and a $26,000 per‑capita request for the Health Care Providers Attraction and Retention Committee. Finally, it approved an amendment to the Chief Administrative Officer’s employment agreement dated April 1 2025.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to deliberate three new bylaws and policy amendments

This regular council meeting includes consideration of several new policies and bylaws, including an economic development bylaw, a procedural bylaw, and an assessment review bylaw. Council will also discuss amendments to recognized leave, public participation, and privacy policies, a fire department garage installation, auditor selection, and a Co-op Week proclamation. A closed session is scheduled concerning disclosure harmful to economic interests.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Economic Development Bylaw 4‑2025 to create advisory committee

The council adopted the agenda and approved several policies, including the Recognized Leave Policy, Public Participation Policy, and Privacy Policy. It gave first, second, and third readings of Economic Development Bylaw No. 4‑2025 and Procedural Bylaw No. 5‑2025, passing each at final reading. The council also appointed Metrix Group LLP as auditor, waived 2021 tax penalties for 1791352 Alberta Ltd., and authorized a letter to 2396698 Alberta Ltd. regarding a tax deferral.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews new public participation and privacy policies

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review several policies and bylaws to provide recommendations to the Council. Discussion items include administrative procedures, street naming, and a sponsorship opportunity.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider water pump project award and substance use policy

The Town of Vermilion Council will meet to decide on a tender award for the 2025 WTP Pump & Header Replacement Project. The body will also consider a request for decision regarding Substance Use Policy No. 25-14.

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✓ Decided: Council approved sale of Yellowhead Business Park land for $82,500

The council removed the municipal reserve designation on Lot 8 MR, Block 6, Plan 802 2872. It approved a $103,141.00 water‑treatment plant header replacement contract, the Substance Use Policy No. 25‑14, and two agreements with Upper Edge Oilfield Services for land sale and site grading. The council also moved to closed session at 7:15 p.m. and authorized a response letter to the County of Vermilion River.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to review policies, reports, and correspondence

The Town of Vermilion Council will review a request for decision regarding a cell phone policy and other administrative matters, alongside management reports and correspondence.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed returning officer for Oct 20, 2025 municipal election

The council approved several policy updates, including a cell phone policy, recognized leave policy, signing authority policy, and employee benefits policy. It proclaimed October 9, 2025 as National Depression Screening Day and granted $1,000 to the Vermilion Minor Ball for a concession‑booth refrigerator. Shannon Kennedy was appointed as the returning officer for the October 20, 2025 municipal election.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on investment policy, fee waiver, and screening day

The Town of Vermilion Regular Council will consider three requests for decision: an investment policy, a fee waiver, and a national depression screening day proclamation. Council will also receive a quarterly police report from the Vermilion Detachment and a letter regarding infrastructure funding. Minutes from the Healthcare Providers Attraction and Retention Committee are presented for adoption.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Investment Policy No. 25-06

The council approved the Investment Policy No. 25-06 as presented. It also approved a letter of support for an indoor shooting range at 301 50 Avenue and for a Community Facility Enhancement lottery grant. A motion to receive a request for a three‑month waiver of rental fees for relocating physicians was carried. The council entered a closed session at 6:43 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 7:41 p.m.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Town of Vermilion Council to consider 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw

The Town Council will review several requests for decision, including the 2025 tax rate and funding for the public library. The meeting also includes a delegation from STARS and the establishment of various municipal policies.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2025 property tax bylaw and $270,375 library funding

The council adopted the 2025 Property Tax Bylaw No. 32025, amending the Recreation and Culture tax rate to 3.7386. It also approved a $270,375 funding request for the Vermilion Public Library. Additional policies on land sales, sponsorship and advertising, health and wellness, and several community initiatives were approved.

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Tue May 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider affordable housing and lot sale price

The Town of Vermilion Council will meet to discuss several requests for decision, including affordable housing development and the sale price of a lot. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Alberta First Responder Communication System Orientation.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider capital budget amendment for parks mower

The Town of Vermilion council will consider a capital budget amendment for a parks mower and proclaim April 15 as Vermilion Neighbour Day. The agenda also includes committee and management reports, plus a closed session on personnel matters. No other new business or financial items are listed for decision.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to appoint Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Vermilion's regular council meeting will consider several items including a National Volunteer Week proclamation, a 2025 Fire Services Training Program grant, appointment of an alternate to the Healthcare Providers Attraction and Retention Committee, and the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer. Council will also receive committee reports and correspondence, then enter closed session for personnel matters under FOIP.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed Shannon Harrower as Chief Administrative Officer

The council appointed Shannon Harrower as the Chief Administrative Officer effective April 7, 2025. The council also approved the employment agreement for the new CAO. Councillor Robert Pulyk was appointed as an alternate to the Healthcare Providers Attraction and Retention Committee, and the council proclaimed April 27 – May 3, 2025 as National Volunteer Week.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider housing foundation funding and municipal reserve removal

The Town of Vermilion Council will review requests for a funding advance for the Vermilion District Housing Foundation and a staff recommendation to remove a municipal reserve. The meeting also includes a quarterly report from the RCMP and a budget discussion for Vermilion Provincial Park.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider sewer trunk main upgrade and budget amendment

The Town of Vermilion Council will discuss and potentially decide on a sewer trunk main upgrade project, including a motion for a CHIF funding application. A budget amendment for a ride-on scrubber is also up for consideration. Delegations from the Airport Advisory Committee and Public Library will present, and a request from the Vermilion District Housing Foundation for early advancement of requisition funds will be reviewed.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider staff recommendation for debenture borrowing for sewer trunk main

The Vermilion Town Council will discuss a staff recommendation to borrow funds through a debenture for a sewer trunk main project. They will also review a municipal partnership proposal with the Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce, a staff recommendation on the sale price of industrial lots, and several membership renewals and library board appointments.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers membership renewals and a proposed rezoning

The Town of Vermilion Council will discuss renewing memberships for several regional and national organizations. The meeting also includes a correspondence item regarding a proposed rezoning for Pt. SE 5-51-6-W4 and Plan 2756EU, Block OT.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Fire Services Agreement with County of Vermilion River

The Town of Vermilion Council will consider a Fire Services Agreement with the County of Vermilion River and discuss an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement. Council will also appoint a Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer for the 2025 General Municipal Election. Several department reports and correspondence are scheduled for review.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider capital budget amendments for RCMP roof and sewer trunk main

The Vermilion Town Council will hold a regular meeting on January 7, 2025. Items include capital budget amendments for RCMP building roof funding, a debenture borrowing bylaw for sewer trunk main funding, and a line of credit bylaw. Also up for discussion is a fire services agreement with the County of Vermilion River. Public commentary will be heard.

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