Council Highlights

Mr. Stewart gave an overview of Vermilion Agricultural Society and an update on the grant application through the Community Facility Enhancement Program Grant (CFEP). Grant application has been completed which would enable projects such as new box stalls in barns, new roof for the big red barn, work to racetrack and in field ground. 

Community Futures requested $750 in sponsorship and to provide business licenses. Council representatives are asked to sign business licenses on June 6, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm and judging on Lemonade Day June 7, 2023 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Council appointed Councillor Joshua Rayment as Deputy Mayor for the months of May and June 2023.

Mr. Graham Groucett brought forward concerns of the airport survey and transparency in Council proceedings.

Mr. James MacDonald and Ms. Vicky Lefebvre provided an overview with a presentation about NLLS. Mr. MacDonald explained the grants the municipalities receive. Provincial Government announced on March 1, 2023 will be moving to the 2019 population list.

GARBAGE TRUCK EMERGENCY REPAIR. The garbage truck broke down today, and was repaired after a number of hours.

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Council for the Town of Vermilion held a Public Hearing regarding the Land Use Bylaw Amendment, which amends the minimum and maximum lot size requirements for R1 and R2 Residential Districts and to create new CR1 and CR2 Country Residential Districts within the Town of Vermilion. There were six residents present for the Public Hearing, with no objections to the proposed revisions.

Council appointed Councillor Paul Conlon as Deputy Mayor for the months of March and April 2023.

Sgt. Dunsmore – RCMP Detachment Vermilion Quarterly Community Policing Report
Sgt. Dunsmore provided an update on activities within the detachment.