Highlights from Council - March 7, 2023

Public Hearings

By-Law 2-2023 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment

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.

By-Law 3-2023 – Road Closure

Council for the Town of Vermilion held a Public Hearing regarding the Road Closure Bylaw, for the purpose of closing a portion of a public highway and selling that portion that has been closed. There were six residents present for the Public Hearing, with no objections to the proposed revisions.

Bylaws

Bylaw 2-2023 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment

Mr. Ben McPhee, Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services presented the final copy of 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.

Council proceeded with second and third reading to the Land Use Bylaw Amendment 2-2023.

New Business

Public Commentary

A Town resident was present for the public commentary and made a presentation to Council.

2023 Street Improvement Project

Council approved the contract with Border Paving for the total cost of $475,772.00 excluding GST.

Northern Lights Library System Board (NLLS) 2023

Council defeated the presented Northern Lights Library System 2023 Budget at a cost of $24,133.95.

Tax Recovery Process

Council approved the conditions for the tax recovery of Plan 3001TR, Block 4, Lot 14A, Address 5114 - 45th Ave, Assessment $57,100.

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.