Highlights from Council - January 17, 2023

Delegations

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

New Business

Public Commentary

Ms. Alex Pashulka was present for the public commentary and made a presentation to Council.

Fire Department Wage Increase

Council approved the change in wage for a paid on-call Firefighter increase from $26.17 per hour to $29.80 per hour retroactive to January 1, 2023.

Committee Reports

Airport Advisory

Council accepted the reappointment of Geoff Hancock and Larry Bingham to the Airport Advisory Committee for a two-year term.

Family and Community Support Services

Council approved the recommendation to distribute FCSS funds for the 2023 program budget as follows:
$25,351.00 Catholic Social Services/Premura Counselling Contract
$6,000.00 VIBE Mental Health Project
$2,500.00 Rural Mental Health Project (Canadian Mental Health Association)
$1,500.00 Mental Health & Wellness Conference, Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce
$5,075.00 Walking Through Grief Society
$24,793.00 Senior Support
$10,000.00 Vermilion & Area Brighter Beginnings
$10,000.00 Vermilion Play Development Program
$1,500.00 Lloydminster Interval Home
$1,500.00 Lloydminster Sexual Assault Centre
$8,100.00 Community Projects
$96,319.00 Total Program Budget.

Library

Council accepted the reappointment of Joan Mudryk, Alva Andersen, and Brad Gallamore to the Vermilion Library Board for the terms indicated as per recommendation by the Vermilion Library Board.

These Highlights of Council are an informative summary only, as official minutes of the meeting
will be approved at the next regular meeting of council.