Highlights from Council - October 18, 2022

Oath of Office

Deputy Mayor – November/December 2022

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

Delegations

Mr. Lloyd Linkiewich and Mr. Ken Spangler from Alberta Broadband Networks gave an update regarding the Vermilion Broadband Build with an overview of progress and fiber drop installations.

Mr. Larry Bingham and Mr. Geoff Hancock from the Airport Advisory Committee provided an overview of the current conditions, Medevac traffic, general aircraft movement, local aviation businesses, testimonials and current operations regarding the Vermilion Airport.

Bylaws

Bylaw 6-2022 – Borrowing Bylaw

Council gave first reading to the proposed Bylaw 6-2022 Borrowing Bylaw.

New Business

Vermilion River Regional Alliance Per Capita Request

Council defeated the motion to approve the 2022 Town of Vermilion VRRA membership fee of $2,000.

Call to Action – Highway 28

Council approved the supporting of the “Call for Action – Highway 28 significant investment required immediately by the Alberta Government” letter for the rehabilitation of Highway 28.

Committee Reports

A number of Committee Reports were received for information.

Parks, Recreation and Culture

Appointment of Parks, Recreation and Culture Board Member

Council approved the appointment of Carolyn Green for a 2-year term.

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.