By Melanie Williamson The five city council committees met on Monday, October 15, to discuss several ongoing issues, ideas, and ordinances. The committee meetings provide city council members and residents an opportunity to openly discuss the items they have concerns about and ask questions, as well as receive updates from the fire and police departments.Continue reading “Committees continue discussion on food trucks, lateral inspections”
Category Archives: City Updates
Port authority reviews finances and discusses upgraded security options
The Vermilion Port Authority met for a regular meeting on Thursday, September 13. Financial Review Port Operations Manager Bill Yancar provided two statements of cash from revenue and expense for July and August to the port members. They have an ending balance as of July in the amount of $34,302.68 and the net revenue yearContinue reading “Port authority reviews finances and discusses upgraded security options”
Vermilion city council hears department updates and residents’ concerns
By Melanie Williamson Vermilion City Council met for a regular meeting on Monday, October 1. All council members were in attendance for the meeting, as well as members of the city administration to provide department reports. The meeting started with Gwen Fisher reading a letter council received from resident Neal Norris. In his letter, NorrisContinue reading “Vermilion city council hears department updates and residents’ concerns”
City council committees discuss permits, grants, and the Fulper Lot
By Melanie Williamson The five committees of the Vermilion City Council are Health and Safety, Legislative, Finance, Utilities, and Streets, Buildings, and Grounds. All five committees meet for a regular meeting on Monday, September 24, and all councilmen and women were in attendance. Health and Safety Committee The meeting started with the Health andContinue reading “City council committees discuss permits, grants, and the Fulper Lot”
Council members, police chief, discuss age restrictions for golf carts
By Melanie Williamson The second item on the legislative agenda was a review of Ordinance 2018-48 concerning golf cart usage in Vermilion. The original discussion concerning the golf cart law was to expand it to include other roadworthy vehicles. After several meetings, the council decided to make the change. However, on the night ofContinue reading “Council members, police chief, discuss age restrictions for golf carts”
Legislative committee presents rough draft of food truck legislation
By Melanie Williamson The first item on the agenda for the Legislative Committee was the proposed food truck ordinance. Under the leadership of Council-at-Large Monica Stark, Stark and councilman John Gabriel prepared a draft of possible legislation based on the items that have already been discussed. Gabriel introduced the draft stating that to start, theyContinue reading “Legislative committee presents rough draft of food truck legislation”
City council hears multiple concerns and complaints, receives updates
By Melanie Williamson The Vermilion City council met for a regular meeting on Monday, September 10. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Jim Forthofer shared several updates during his report. One being that Defense Soap has made its way through the Planning commission with a lot split and should be up for a site plan reviewContinue reading “City council hears multiple concerns and complaints, receives updates”
City wants sidewalks along Liberty Ave
By Melanie Williamson The Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 28. The meeting was attended by board members Kevin Sorrell, Jerry Schrenk, Bob Voltz, Guy LeBlanc, as well as Vermilion Building Inspector Bill DiFucci and council representative Barb Brady. One of the topics addressed at the meeting wasContinue reading “City wants sidewalks along Liberty Ave”
Commercial buildings make improvement
By Karen Cornelius The Historic Vermilion Design and Review Board met on Wednesday, August 1, and approved several upgrades for local commercial buildings. They also welcomed Susan Cairns as the board’s newest member filling the unexpired term of vice chair Chris Riddle. Member Erica Cann was appointed the new vice chair. According toContinue reading “Commercial buildings make improvement”
Food trucks show increased interest in Vermilion, but city needs regulations
By Karen Cornelius The Legislative Committee of Vermilion City Council met on Monday night, June 11, and discussed having food trucks in Vermilion. The topic was brought up by mayor Jim Forthofer reporting for the service director, Tony Valerius, who looked at Vermilion’s current legislation on food trucks and trailers and wanted to make recommendationsContinue reading “Food trucks show increased interest in Vermilion, but city needs regulations”
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