Highlights from Council - June 21, 2022
Oath of Office
Deputy Mayor
Council appointed Councillor Robert Snow as Deputy Mayor for the months of July and August 2022.
Delegations
Sgt. Dunsmore – RCMP Detachment Vermilion Quarterly Community Policing Report
Sgt. Dunsmore provided an update on activities within the detachment.
Sgt. Dunsmore presented two new RCMP initiatives. The Body Worn Camera program and the Alberta RCMP App which is the mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The three community priorities were reviewed as well as detachment support with 8 working officers.
Ms. Shari-Anne Doolaege, SAGE Analytics Inc. – 2022 Strategic Plan
Ms. Doolaege presented the 2022 Strategic Plan for the Town of Vermilion. Council discussed the Vision, Mission, Values, Slogan, and Strategic Priorities (top 5 key priorities) that were developed from Council and community input. Prior leadership were recognized by highlighting accomplishments.
Bylaws
Bylaw 5-2022 – Off-Site Levy
Council gave first reading to the proposed Bylaw 5-2022 and public hearing was scheduled for July 19, 2022.
New Business
Infrastructure Levy
Council approved an addition of $2.50 on each flat Water & Sewer rate commencing October 1, 2022, as well as the addition of a reserve transfer in the form of a dividend from each of the utilities to tax-funded operations to the 2022 Operating Budget of $50,000 each and a corresponding increase to Water & Sewer 2022 Operating Budget Revenue.
Annual Recognition and Service Awards Policy
Council approved the 2022 Staff Recognition Policy to be effective June 16, 2022.
MPE Settlement – Wastewater Treatment Facility
Council approved the settlement offer of $300,000 from MPE Engineering and their sub-consultant TetraTech.
Committee Reports
A number of Committee Reports were received for information.
Planning and Development
Proposed Removal of Brennan Municipal School Reserve (MSR) Designated Lots
Council authorized administration to begin the process to remove the Municipal School Reserve (MSR) designation from the three lots to change them to Municipal Reserve (MR) lots.
Proposed Removal of Municipal Reserve (MR) Designation - Lot 8MSR, Block 6, Plan 802 2872
Council authorized administration to begin the process of removing the Municipal Reserve (MR) designation on Lot 8MSR, Block 6, Plan 802 2872 once the MSR designation is removed.
Proposed Subdivision - Lots 26-28, Block 29, Plan 635V
Council approved the proposed subdivision of Lots 26-28, Block 29, Plan 635V.
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.