Council Highlights

Mr. Rajan Ahluwalia, Director from NWST (New World Sustainable Technologies) Charitable Foundation gave a presentation on sustainable tree planting projects.

Council approved the updated Employee Benefits Policy for January 2023.

Council approved the letter of support in favor of Alberta HUB moving forward with the Biomass Designated Zone project.

Ms. Darla Snow provided an overview of Vermilion Play Development early learning and childcare services. Currently there are programs in the Vermilion Elementary School and the Lakeland College Vermilion campus with two more locations to open in the future. Ms. Snow is requesting a letter of support from Council or the Town of Vermilion for application of provincial grant with a federal agreement.

Council appointed Councillor Robert Pulyk as Deputy Mayor for the months of November and December 2022.

Sgt. Dunsmore, RCMP Detachment gave an update on the Quarterly Community Policing Report.

Ms. Dawn Riley, Focus Program Director for Special Projects gave an update regarding the Focus Transportation Service.

Mr. Bradley Gallamore presented to Council the upcoming Vermilion Culture Fest event on September 24 and 25, 2022 at the Vermilion Curling Rink. He highlighted the intent of the event is to raise awareness and showcase multicultural talents, food, artisans and artifacts in the Lakeland Region. Mr. Gallamore extended an invitation to all Council members and public to this free event.

Council appointed Councillor Kirby Whitlock as Deputy Mayor for the months of September and October 2022. 

Council for the Town of Vermilion held a Public Hearing regarding the Off-Site Levy Rates Bylaw, which establishes an off-site levy for land that is to be subdivided or developed within the Town of Vermilion. There were two residents present for the Public Hearing, neither had any objections to the proposed revisions.