Vermillion public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 1493 to allow fences in Neighborhood Commercial and Light Industrial districts. The body also elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair and provided direction on Joint Jurisdiction Zoning Area policies.
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 1493 regarding fence heights in NC and LI districts (8-0)
- Elected Commissioner Fairholm as Chair (via coin flip after 4-4 tie)
- Elected Commissioner O’Kelley as Vice-Chair (8-0)
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Directed delegates to propose amendments to the City's comprehensive plan regarding annexation agreements and residential growth
Human Relations Commission
The Commission approved the agenda and the August 3, 2023 minutes. Members discussed scheduling future listening sessions with the Native American Cultural Center and the Rural Office of Community Services. Staff provided an update on the city's preliminary Municipal Equality Index score.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 3, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes
The City Council approved rezoning Tract 1 of the Jack Powell Addition to the General Business District to allow for a Law Enforcement Center. Council also adopted an ordinance defining dockless vehicles and updating sidewalk usage rules to accommodate electric scooters.
- Approved Ordinance 1487 rezoning Tract 1, Jack Powell Addition from NRC to GB-General Business District (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1490 amending Traffic Code definitions and sidewalk usage for dockless vehicles (8-0)
- Set September 22nd deadline for Finance Officer and City Manager appointee evaluations
- Approved August 21, 2023 special and regular session minutes (8-0)