Vernon goes virtual for public input
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Members of the public wanting to have input on some major developments on Turtle Mountain and the amalgamation of three lots on Alexis Park Drive for a potential apartment complex, can do so virtually in keeping with public health orders (PHO) on gatherings.
Under the order members of the public are prohibited from attending city council meetings and public hearings in person. In response to the health order, the City of Vernon has temporarily extended and amended the public hearing process, so residents can make submissions by Zoom or in writing.
During the December 14, 2020 public hearing, city staff made presentations on three applications before council. Written submissions received by the corporate officer by 3 p.m. that day were read into the record and posted on the city’s website. Council then recessed the meeting until January 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
The city video records all open council meetings and public hearings and posts them for public viewing on its website here. The December 14 meeting recess was intended to provide opportunity for members of the public to view the meeting online, review written submissions, and provide additional written comments for council’s consideration.
