Woodlands County public meetings in 2021
69 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council will consider adopting its 2022 operating and capital budgets, totaling $32,939,370, along with the Whitecourt Regional Landfill Authority 2022 budget. The agenda also includes a bylaw amendment, a support letter request, and routine administrative items. A delegation from Whitecourt Communications will discuss a Fiber to the Home program.
- 2022 Operating and Capital Budget: $2,422,935 (materials/supplies) and $30,516,435 (remainder)
- Whitecourt Regional Landfill Authority 2022 Budget approval
- Bylaw 578/21 - Amend Committees Bylaw 537/19 (second and third reading)
- Support letter for Community Futures Yellowhead East's Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant application
- 2021 FCSS grant funding: $60,637 to Town of Whitecourt
Joint Liaison Committee
The Joint Liaison Committee will consider directing administration to schedule joint presentations to both councils on the Regional Business Park Feasibility Study and the Geothermal Development Feasibility Study. The committee will also receive information about the Whitecourt & District Public Library's 2022 budget and concerns about future operations.
- Direct administration to schedule a joint closed session presentation on the Regional Business Park Feasibility Study findings and next steps
- Direct administration to schedule a joint presentation on the Geothermal Development Feasibility Study
- Accept Whitecourt & District Public Library item as information, including 2022 budget concerns
- Geothermal study funded by $125,000 ACP grant, completed at $101,400; SREP grant application for $200,000 site investigation
- Library 2022 budget includes $325,420 from Town of Whitecourt and $66,300 from Woodlands County
Economic Development Committee
The Woodlands County Economic Development Committee will meet via teleconference to consider a recommendation to Council to provide a support letter for Community Futures Yellowhead East's Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant request. The committee will also receive updates on broadband, strategic planning, and work plans, and discuss items for Council's January 2022 strategic planning session, including a potential recommendation on celebrating the Fort Assiniboine Bi-Centennial in 2023.
- Support letter request from Community Futures Yellowhead East for Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant
- Woodlands County Broadband Update
- Strategic Thinking: review of KPIs and goals, discussion of Fort Assiniboine Bi-Centennial 2023
- Work Plan Updates
- Blue Sky Discussion
Airport Advisory
The Woodlands County Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, review its terms of reference, and receive information on several airport-related items. These include the 2023 COPA National Fly-In, 2022 Formula 1 Air Races, airside infrastructure re-classification, and the 2020 Airport Master Plan. All items are presented as information for the committee's awareness, with no decisions or recommendations for action listed.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Airport Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- 2023 COPA National Fly In (information)
- 2022 Formula 1 Air Races (information)
- Airside Infrastructure re-Classification (information)
Special Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the draft 2022 capital and operating budget. The only action item is a motion to accept the budget presentation as information, meaning no formal approval is expected at this meeting. The budget document is attached for Council's review.
- 2022 Draft Capital & Operating Budget presentation
- Motion to accept the draft budget as information
Community Services Committee
The Woodlands County Community Services Committee will decide whether to recommend 2022 capital grants for three community groups, contingent on the groups providing user statistics. The committee will also adopt minutes from the November 4 meeting and hold a planning session.
- Capital grant recommendation: Blue Ridge Community League $7,620 (fire exit repairs & cenotaph relocation)
- Capital grant recommendation: Whitecourt & District Agricultural Society $12,072.50 (oven, dishwasher and toilet replacement)
- Capital grant recommendation: Fort Assiniboine Agricultural Society $11,500 (boiler replacement)
- Adoption of minutes from November 4, 2021 meeting
- Blue Sky Planning Session
Regular Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council will hold its regular meeting on December 8, 2021, to consider several bylaws, including road closures at the Whitecourt Airport, an operating expenditures borrowing bylaw, and a meeting procedure consolidation. Council will also hear delegations, decide on a subdivision time extension, and award a bridge maintenance tender.
- Bylaw 571/21: second and third reading to close three road allowances at Whitecourt Airport (S 1/2 Section 31, Township 59, Range 12 W5M)
- Bylaw 579/21: operating expenditures borrowing bylaw (all readings)
- Bridge Maintenance Tender 13672-22: award to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for $271,550 plus taxes, with $27,155 contingency and $62,618.90 engineering fees to MPA Engineering
- Subdivision 2009SUB18 (SE 28-58-13-W5M): deny time extension and fee refund requests
- Airport events: pursue 2022 Formula 1 Air Racing and 2023 COPA National Fly In
Special Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 preliminary budget, including a capital project list and departmental allocations. The budget presentation is for information only, and Council will schedule a future special meeting for further budget discussion. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal matters under FOIP.
- 2022 preliminary budget presentation for discussion
- Capital projects include Sand and Salt Shed ($305,000), Plow Truck with Pup Trailer ($475,000), CN Pit Crushing ($750,000), and Briar Patch Asbestos Removal ($300,000)
- Road rehabilitation on Rge Rd 64 Culvert (BF-73047) at $112,500
- Airport Taxiway Re-configuration at $501,000
- Legal matters discussed in closed session (FOIP s.27)
Regular Council Meeting - 24 Nov 2021 - CANCELLED
This regular Council meeting for Woodlands County, scheduled for Wednesday, November 24, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Economic Development Committee
The Woodlands County Economic Development Committee will discuss and provide feedback on the proposed 2022 Economic Development Budget before recommending it to Council for approval. They will also review strategic planning documents, provide input to the Government of Alberta's Rural Development Strategy, and consider proceeding with an Agricultural Profile project. The meeting includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes.
- Proposed 2022 Economic Development Budget
- Government of Alberta Rural Development Strategy - Public Engagement Survey
- Woodlands County Agricultural Profile - Recommendation from Sub-Committee
- Strategic Thinking documents (CFYE report, KPIs, calendar)
- Work Plan Updates
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2021 Asphalt Road Assessment Report and discuss the 2022 operating and capital budgets. Other items include the Horne Rd. reconstruction project and the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccination policy.
- Horne Rd. reconstruction award to PME Ltd for $273,100 plus taxes
- Approval of $30,000 contingency for Horne Rd. project
- Approval of $44,311 in engineering fees to W.S.P. Engineering
- Allocation of $50,000 for the 2022 Strategic Planning session
- Bylaw 576/21 regarding meeting procedure amendments
Agriculture Services Board
The Woodlands County Agriculture Services Board will meet to decide on several items, including approving a draft Livestock Emergency Response Plan for incorporation into the Municipal Emergency Response Plan, accepting the 2022 budget as information, and selecting a vice-chairperson for 2022. The board will also consider updates on the Agricultural Profile project, conference attendance, and routine reports.
- Approve draft Livestock Emergency Response Plan for Municipal Emergency Response Plan
- Accept proposed 2022 budget as information
- Select Vice-Chairperson for 2022
- Host 2022 Annual ASB Supper on March 4, 2022 at Fort Assiniboine Legion
- Accept V.S.I. Third Quarter Report and AGM agendas/minutes as information
Community Services Committee - 04 Nov 2021 - Electronic
The Woodlands County Community Services Committee will hear presentations from three community groups requesting 2022 capital grants and will decide whether to forward recommendations to County Council for inclusion in the 2022 budget. The committee will also consider a recreation grant application, a donation request, and other routine business. Dollar amounts for the grants are left blank in the agenda and will be determined at the meeting.
- Blue Ridge Community League 2022 capital request: $7,620 total for cenotaph relocation and basement fire exit
- Fort Assiniboine & District Agricultural Society 2022 capital request: $23,000 project, 50% ($11,500) requested
- Whitecourt & District Agricultural Society 2022 capital request (amount not specified)
- Whitecourt & District Taekwondo recreation grant application (amount not specified)
- Donation request to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship for 2021-2022 (amount not specified)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider one subdivision application to create a 5-acre residential parcel from a 10-acre lot in a Country Residential District. The meeting also includes adopting previous minutes and receiving information items. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major decisions listed.
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB10: create one ~5.0-acre residential parcel from Pt. SW 35-58-12-W5M, Plan 0626383 Block 2 Lot 1
- Adoption of minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting
- Information items to be adopted as information
Special Council Meeting
The Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss 2021-2023 Member at Large applications. This session is subject to FOIP sections 17 and 19.
- 2021-2023 Member at Large Applications
Organizational Council Meeting
This is the organizational meeting where Woodlands County Council will appoint the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2021-2022 term, set regular meeting dates, and appoint councillors to various committees and boards. The agenda includes only procedural items, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.
- Appointment of Mayor for 2021-2022 term
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 1-year term
- Set regular meetings: first and third Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., held electronically at Whitecourt office
- Adopt 2021-2022 Committee List for councillor appointments
- Appoint Chair for Agriculture Services Board
Regular Council Meeting - 05 Oct 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council is meeting electronically to decide on several items, including a land use amendment, a borrowing bylaw for an operating line of credit, and transfers to reserve accounts. They will also hear presentations from the Whitecourt Trailblazers and recognize retiring councillors. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, as well as policy repeals and surplus declarations.
- Bylaw 574/21: Rezone 64.39 acres at Pt. NE 6-59-12-W5M from Country Residential to Rural Recreational (2nd and 3rd reading)
- Bylaw 575/21: Borrowing bylaw for operating line of credit (1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading)
- Transfer $1,500,000 to public works equipment reserve
- Transfer $950,000 to reserves: $312,000 admin operating, $432,221.76 infrastructure, $100,000 airport capital, $105,778.24 water operating
- Repeal policies 1004, 1005, 1006, and 1008
Airport Advisory
The Airport Advisory is reviewing several proposals, including a recommendation to tender logging on airport lands to fund land preparation. The committee is also discussing hosting the 2023 COPA National Convention and re-classifying airside infrastructure.
- Recommendation to tender logging of 90 hectares of airport lands for approximately $100,000 in revenue
- Proposal to endorse pursuing the 2023 COPA National Convention hosting rights
- Re-classification of closed roadways and Apron 3 into various taxiways (A, E, F, and G)
- Review of airport lease rate comparisons with regional airports
- $45,000 planned for airside infrastructure re-designation in the 2022 capital budget
Regular Council Meeting - 21 Sep 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council is meeting electronically to consider a land use bylaw amendment, staff cost-of-living adjustments, declaring two graders surplus for auction, and several other administrative items. The agenda includes a public hearing for Bylaw 574/21, which would rezone 64.39 acres from Country Residential to Rural Recreational. Council will also discuss a mandatory vaccination policy for Council Chambers and consider declaring a local agricultural disaster.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 574/21: rezone Pt. NE 6-59-12-W5M (64.39 acres) from Country Residential to Rural Recreational
- Staff cost-of-living adjustment: options include 2% retroactive to Jan 4, 2021, or 3% effective Sept 27, 2021
- Declare graders G155 & G157 surplus and auction them at Ritchie Brothers in Nisku on Oct 26, 2021
- Funding request: $1,000 to Gwen Dionne for Christmas light display
- Declare a state of Agricultural Disaster for the 2021 farming season
Agricultural Services Board - 17 Sep 2021 - Electronic
The Woodlands County Agricultural Services Board will meet on September 17, 2021, to consider several items, including approving a draft Livestock Emergency Response Plan for incorporation into the Municipal Emergency Response Plan, reviewing the 2021 Agricultural Disaster Declaration, and directing administration to proceed with the 2021 Agriculture Pioneer Awards. The board will also accept various reports and information items, including the Agriculture Services Manager's activity report and updates from the Provincial ASB Committee.
- Approve draft Livestock Emergency Response Plan for incorporation into Municipal Emergency Response Plan
- Review RMA Guide for Declaration of Municipal Agriculture Disasters
- Direct administration to proceed with 2021 Agriculture Pioneer Awards
- Establish joint sub-committee with Economic Development Committee to develop Woodlands County Agricultural Profile
- Grant request of Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will review a presentation from Webster Global Site Selectors regarding international site selection processes. The committee will also discuss establishing a joint sub-committee with the Agriculture Services Board to develop a Woodlands County Agricultural Profile.
- Presentation by Webster Global Site Selectors on site selection functions
- Proposal to establish a joint sub-committee for a Woodlands County Agricultural Profile
- Review of 2021 Strategic Planning documents
- Review of 2021 Work Plan Updates
Municipal Planning Commission
The Woodlands County Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications and two subdivision applications at its September 15, 2021 meeting. The commission will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting and receive an information item on subdivisions registered in 2021. Decisions will be made on a modular home in Fort Assiniboine, a garden suite in Blue Ridge, and subdivisions in Blue Ridge Rural and the Old Ferry Loop area.
- Development Permit 15-53-2021: modular home dwelling in Hamlet of Fort Assiniboine
- Development Permit 15-56-2021: garden suite (manufactured home with deck) in Blue Ridge area
- Subdivision 2021SUB08: NE 14-59-10-W5M, Blue Ridge Rural
- Subdivision 2021SUB09: Pt. SE 20-59-12-W5M, Old Ferry Loop area
- Information item: subdivisions registered in 2021
Special Council Meeting
The Council is considering moving all future meetings to an electronic format due to provincial mask mandates. Additionally, the Council will review a contract award for slope stabilization work on Township Road 593B.
- Proposal to hold all Council and committee meetings electronically until further notice
- Award of Twp. Rd. 593B Slope Repair tender to Whissel Enterprises Ltd for $471,183.00 plus taxes
- Approval of a 10.6% contingency ($50,000) for the 593B Slope Repair project
Community Services Committee
The Woodlands County Community Services Committee will meet via teleconference on September 9, 2021. They will decide whether to approve two members to attend the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association conference in Lake Louise, direct administration to advertise for fall Recreation and Arts & Culture grants with an October 15 deadline, and review the Block Party Policy with suggested changes to forward to Council. The agenda also includes adoption of the June 10, 2021 minutes.
- Approve two members to attend ARPA conference in Lake Louise (in-person Oct 28-30 or virtual Nov 2-4)
- Direct administration to advertise fall Recreation and Arts & Culture Grants with deadline October 15, 2021
- Review Block Party Policy and direct administration to make suggested changes for Council adoption
- Adopt minutes from June 10, 2021 meeting
Regular Council Meeting - 07 Sep 2021 - CANCELLED
This regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Whitecourt, Alberta, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural headings with no substantive items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Municipal Planning Commission
The Woodlands County Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permits and one subdivision application. The most significant is a discretionary use permit for Nature Alive Adventures, proposing outdoor courses, survival training, two rental cabins, limited camping, and nature trails on a 160-acre parcel. The commission will also review a garden suite, a retail store front at Backwoods Buffalo Ranch, and a subdivision application.
- Development Permit 15-046-2021: Intensive Recreational Use for Nature Alive Adventures (NW 2-62-8-W5M)
- Development Permit 15-50-2021: Garden Suite (Manufactured Home) at West Ridge Acres (Plan 752-0786 Blk1 Lot 2)
- Development Permit 15-52-2021: Farm Subsidiary Operation - Retail Store Front at Backwoods Buffalo Ranch (SE 24-56-10-W5M)
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB-07: SW 10-59-12-W5M
- Information items: permits approved by the Development Officer
Regular Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a public hearing for Bylaw 571/21 to close three road allowances at the Whitecourt Airport, first reading of a land use amendment to rezone 64.39 acres from Country Residential to Rural Recreational, and awarding a drainage contract. They will also consider a FireSmart grant application, a support letter for the Whitecourt Airshow Society, and other administrative matters.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 571/21 to close three road allowances at Whitecourt Airport (S1/2 Section 31, Township 59, Range 12 W5M)
- First reading of Bylaw 574/21 to rezone Pt. NE 6-59-12-W5M (64.39 acres) from Country Residential to Rural Recreational District
- Tender award for Horne Rd drainage to Westcore Contracting Ltd for $199,885 plus taxes, with $20,000 contingency and $54,311 engineering fees
- Direct administration to apply for FireSmart FRIAA grant of $60,000
- Approve support letter for Whitecourt Airshow Society's 2022 Home Town Heroes Air Show Community Initiatives Program application
Airport Advisory - 28 Jul 2021 - CANCELLED
The Woodlands County Airport Advisory meeting scheduled for July 28, 2021 was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. The agenda included items on airport lease rates, Standard 325 training, hosting the 2023 COPA National Convention, and a logging sale on airport lands, but no decisions were made.
- Airport lease rate comparison with other airports (e.g., Woodlands County at $2.75/m2)
- Standard 325 training cost estimate of $11,000 for 4 staff
- Endorsement of pursuing the 2023 COPA National Conference
- Recommendation to tender logging of ~90 hectares outside fenced airport lands, with estimated revenue of $100,000
Economic Development Committee
The Woodlands County Economic Development Committee will meet via teleconference on July 22, 2021, to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive the 2021 Strategic Planning documents as information, and consider several new business items. These include approving a "Welcome Back" tourism handout for public distribution, authorizing the Economic Development Officer to attend the Global Energy Show 2021 as a visitor, and accepting a guide on outdoor recreation on Crown land. The meeting also includes routine work plan updates, a blue sky discussion, and information items.
- Approve "Welcome Back" Tourism Handout for public distribution
- Authorize Economic Development Officer to attend Global Energy Show 2021 as visitor
- Accept Alberta's Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land as information
- Receive 2021 Strategic Planning documents (goals, KPIs, budget summary) as information
- Adopt minutes of May 21, 2021 meeting
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will discuss a development permit to change the use of an accessory building from disability support services to a secondary lodging establishment (Airbnb). The proposal concerns an 8.50 acre parcel located at Plan 992 4505, Lot 28, in the Baxter Heights area.
- Development Permit 15-040-2021: Change of use to secondary lodging establishment (Airbnb)
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB-04
Regular Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council will consider awarding the West Mountain Road Rehabilitation project to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for $1,053,814.16 plus taxes, with a 10% contingency of $100,000. They will also give readings to bylaws adding Klondyke Cemetery fees and updating meeting procedures, and decide on funding for Twp Rd 594 repairs and continuing snow & ice control subcontracting for Ledcor Highway Services.
- Award West Mountain Road Rehabilitation to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for $1,053,814.16 plus taxes, with $100,000 contingency
- Bylaw 572/21: Add Klondyke Cemetery fees (e.g., $300 for 1 human remains lot + $75 perpetual care, Field of Honor free)
- Bylaw 573/21: Update Meeting Procedures Bylaw to align with broadcasting policy and election prep
- Direct re-allocation of culvert repair funds to fix Twp Rd 594 west of Blue Ridge
- Continue snow & ice control subcontracting for provincial secondary highways for Ledcor Highway Services
Airport Advisory
The Airport Advisory Committee is considering a proposal to tender logging on 90 hectares of airport land located outside the fenced area. The estimated $100,000 in revenue would be used to fund the breaking and seeding of lands within the airport property. The committee will also review airport lease rate comparisons and training requirements.
- Proposal to tender logging of 90 hectares of airport lands outside the fenced area
- Estimated $100,000 in revenue from logging to be used for breaking and seeding airport lands
- Review of airport lease rate comparisons with regional airports
- Discussion of Standard 325 training costing approximately $11,000 for 4 staff
Regular Council Meeting - 06 Jul 2021 - electronic
The Council is reviewing several bylaws, including the Klondyke Cemetery Bylaw and road closures in the Hamlet of Goose Lake and Whitecourt Airport. They are also discussing a $1,032,748.66 contract for Flats Road resurfacing and a new meeting broadcasting policy.
- Bylaw 566/21: Klondyke Cemetery Bylaw including proposed fees for human remains and cremated remains
- Bylaw 563/20: Road closure on the west boundary of Lot 7, Block 3 in the Hamlet of Goose Lake
- Bylaw 571/21: Three road closures at the Whitecourt Airport
- Flats Road Resurfacing: $1,032,748.66 contract awarded to E Construction
- Dust Control Program: Decision to prepare a full cost recovery program for 2022
Municipal Planning Commission
The Woodlands County Municipal Planning Commission will meet electronically on June 16, 2021, to consider one development permit application (15-032-2021) and three subdivision applications (2021SUB-04, 2021SUB-05, 2021SUB-06). The agenda also includes adoption of the May 5, 2021 minutes and information items on permits approved by the Development Officer. No other substantive business is listed.
- Development Permit Application 15-032-2021
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB-04
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB-05
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB-06
- Information items: permits approved by the Development Officer
Regular Council Meeting - 15 Jun 2021 - Electronic
The Council will consider reducing the speed limit on Stratton Avenue and awarding a repaving contract for Flats Road. Other items include a request for extended operating hours at the Schulte Pit and a declaration of surplus items from the Fort Assiniboine yard.
- Reduce Stratton Avenue speed limit to 60 km/hr
- Award $1,379,169.44 Flats Road repaving tender to E Construction
- Request to extend hours and crushing duration for Schulte Pit (DP 15-012-2018)
- Declare Fort Assiniboine yard items as surplus for silent auction
- Endorse the Alberta Coal Restriction Policy
Community Services Committee - 10 Jun 2021 - Electronic
The Community Services Committee will decide on a recreation grant application and amendment request from the River Valley Pony Club, and will receive information on the updated Committee of Council Bylaw 537. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting.
- Approve River Valley Pony Club Recreation Grant 2021 for $3,500.00
- Allow River Valley Pony Club to use 2020 grant funds for an enclosed trailer instead of a sea can
- Accept Bylaw 537 (Committees Bylaw) as information
- Adopt minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting
Regular Council Meeting - 01 Jun 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council will vote on several administrative and community items, including adopting minutes from previous meetings, approving special ballot procedures for the 2021 municipal election, appointing municipal inspectors, recognizing volunteers with awards, and authorizing a land exchange with Airborne Energy Solutions. The agenda also includes closed-session updates on intermunicipal collaboration and legal matters.
- Direct administration to provide special ballots for 2021 Municipal Election, with applications by mail to PO Box 60 Whitecourt or in person at Fort Assiniboine or Whitecourt offices; completed ballots due by 5:30 pm election day
- Appoint James Aitken, Shari Calahesin, and Karla Dahlgren as municipal inspectors under Alberta Agricultural Pests Act and Weed Control Act
- Award Golden Heart Awards to Trish Gilmore, Niki Underwood, Merv Hilland, Gwen Dionne, Guye Lappin, Elmari DeJongh, Kenny Burgoyne; Civic Awards to Whitecourt & District Taekwondo Association and Whitecourt & District Agricultural Society
- Authorize land exchange with Airborne Energy Solutions: 0.66 acres of PUL for 0.07 acres from Woodlands County, with 50/50 split of legal and land title fees
- Adopt minutes from May 18, 20, and 27, 2021 meetings
Special Council Meeting - 27 May 2021 - Electronic
Council will hear presentations from the Canadian Accreditation Council, Alberta Health Services, and The Ripple Connection Support Centre. This meeting follows a previous discussion regarding the operational use of the Old Trident Building in Fort Assiniboine. The presentations aim to provide information on accreditation processes and public health requirements for such facilities.
- Presentation by Canadian Accreditation Council regarding health and human service program accreditation
- Presentation by Alberta Health Services regarding requirements under the Alberta Public Health Act/Regulations
- Presentation by The Ripple Connection Support Centre regarding frontline programming and supports
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will review 2021 strategic planning documents, including key performance indicators and budget summaries. The committee is also considering repurposing a former Goose Lake Fire Truck as a special events vehicle for community parades.
- Repurposing the former Goose Lake Fire Truck as a special events vehicle
- Review of 2021 Strategic Planning, June Calendar, and Year to Date Budget Summary
- Establishment of WILD Alberta as a Non-Profit Destination Marketing Organization
- Feedback on Key Performance Indicators for economic development activities
Special Council Meeting - 20 May 2021 - Electronic
The Council is meeting to consider the 2021 Property Tax Rate Bylaw and the 2021 Tax Penalty Bylaw. These items determine the taxation rates for various property classes and the penalties applied to unpaid taxes.
- 2021 Property Tax Rate Bylaw 569/21 (2nd and 3rd reading)
- 2021 Tax Penalty Bylaw 570/21 (3rd reading)
- Proposed general municipal property taxation of $20,080,096
- Proposed 6% penalty on taxes unpaid after August 31, 2021
- Proposed residential improvement tax rate of 3.1164
Airport Advisory
The Airport Advisory Committee is reviewing an addendum to the Airport Master Plan and discussing several operational items. Key topics include recommendations for road closures, land acquisitions involving Airborne Energy Solutions, and a winter maintenance plan for CYZU.
- Recommendation to close 3 identified roads
- Land transaction: County to sell 0.66 acres to Airborne Energy Solutions and purchase 0.07 acres from them
- Review of the CYZU Winter Maintenance Plan
- Review of the Wildlife Management Plan
- Acceptance of the Airport Master Plan Addendum as information
Regular Council Meeting - 18 May 2021 - Electronic
The Council is reviewing several bylaws related to 2021 property taxes, tax penalties, and tax incentives. Additionally, they are considering a culvert replacement for Range Road 123 and awarding contracts for airport roofing and top soil sales.
- Bylaw 568/21: $100 application fee for Rural Tourism and Business Directional Signs
- Bylaw 567/21: 2021 Tax Incentive Bylaw (1st reading)
- Bylaw 570/21: 2021 Tax Penalty Bylaw (1st reading)
- Bylaw 569/21: 2021 Property Tax Bylaw (1st reading)
- Rge. Rd. 123 Upgrade: Replacement of existing culvert with a 1829mm x 68m culvert
Community Services Committee - 13 May 2021 - Electronic
The Community Services Committee meets by teleconference on May 13, 2021 to consider a $3,500 Recreation Grant for the River Valley Pony Club and a request to let the club use its 2020 grant for an enclosed trailer instead of a sea can. The committee will also decide whether to recommend 2021 Volunteer Recognition awards to Council, and will review minutes from its March 11, 2021 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Whitecourt, Alberta.
- River Valley Pony Club Recreation Grant 2021 application for $3,500.00
- Request to amend the club's 2020 grant from a sea can to an enclosed trailer
- Volunteer Recognition nominations for 2021, including Golden Heart and Civic awards, to be recommended to Council
- Adoption of minutes from the March 11, 2021 Community Services Committee meeting
- Recreation Grant budget listed at $10,000.00
Agricultural Services Board - 11 May 2021 - Electronic
The Woodlands County Agriculture Services Board reviewed routine activity reports and correspondence from provincial agricultural committees. The primary decision was to direct administration to finalize the Livestock Emergency Response Plan and incorporate it into the Municipal Emergency Response Plan. The board also accepted various information packages, including updates on invasive species and wild boar trapping efforts.
- Direct administration to complete Livestock Emergency Response Plan for Municipal Emergency Response Plan
- Forward 2021 resolution grading sheet to ASB Provincial Committee
- Accept AF/ASB Key Contact Program presentation as information
- Deliver 2020 Rural Beautification and Pioneer Awards in person with social media photos
- Accept May 7, 2021 information package as circulated
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission meets May 5, 2021 to vote on five development permit applications and one subdivision application, and to receive a report on permits already approved by the Development Officer. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the April 7, 2021 minutes. One permit (15-013-2021) would allow a commercial greenhouse as a major home occupation on a 7.24-acre Country Residential parcel.
- Development Permit 15-013-2021: commercial greenhouse plus greenhouse, two high tunnels, hay shelter and sign on a 2.92-hectare (7.24-acre) parcel at Plan 082-8689, Block 1, Lot 3, part of NW 24-58-12 W5M
- Development Permit 15-017-2021 (pages 20-31 of the agenda package)
- Development Permit 15-016-2021 (pages 32-71 of the agenda package)
- Development Permit 15-018-2021 (pages 72-80 of the agenda package)
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB-03 (pages 89-100 of the agenda package)
Regular Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council meets May 4, 2021 by teleconference to receive three assessment presentations and handle routine business. Council will hear from the Provincial Assessor's Office on designated industrial property, from Accurate Assessment Group on residential and non-residential assets, and from Community Futures Yellowhead East on its annual report. Council is also set to vote on rescinding the dust control policy and on a culvert replacement option for Rge. Rd. 123.
- Provincial Assessor's Office presentation: 2020 designated industrial assessment totalled $1,404.64 million, down 6.31% from $1,499.29 million in 2019
- Accurate Assessment Group presentation on residential and non-residential assets in the municipality
- Community Futures Yellowhead East annual stakeholder report and Northern Alberta Lemonade Day participation request
- Motion to rescind dust control policy 3203
- Rge. Rd. 123 culvert: option B, a 1829mm x 68m culvert using trenchless construction, to be budgeted in the 2022 capital budget
Regular Council Meeting - 20 Apr 2021 - electronic
Woodlands County Council meets April 20, 2021 by teleconference to give second and third reading to Bylaw 537/19 establishing council committees, accept the 2020 audited financial statements, and decide several contracts and budgets. Council will also hear a delegation from Alberta Transportation and consider a rural tourism directional signage policy with a $100 application fee.
- Bylaw 537/19 - Committees Bylaw: second and third reading to establish council committees and terms of reference
- 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Audit Findings Report presented by Metrix Group for acceptance
- Hay License Award: option to award to 1775203 Alberta Ltd. at $41.69/acre plus GST for three years, or cancel the 2021 Airport lands hay license bid
- Geotechnical Engineering Services: award Twp. Rd. 593B slope stabilization to LWL Engineering Ltd. at $59,200 plus GST, with $6,000 contingency, and 3-year monitoring at $32,900 plus taxes
- Fire Department SCBA replacement tender to Brogan Safety at $345,270.97 plus GST; Mountain Pine Beetle contract to Forevergreen Forestry at $62,400 plus taxes
Special Council Meeting - 15 Apr 2021 - Electronically
Woodlands County Council is holding a special electronic meeting whose only substantive item is a 7:00 p.m. delegation from Bridge to Care, a non-profit healthcare organization, presenting on its use of 19 State Avenue (the Old Trident Building) in the Hamlet of Fort Assiniboine. The recommendation before Council is to accept the presentation as information only — no decision on the development permit is on the agenda. Background documents note public concern about Development Permit DP 15-060-2020 for Permanent Supportive Housing and a legal opinion concluding Council cannot amend or cancel the permit and cannot regulate users. The meeting then moves to adjournment.
- 7:00 p.m. delegation from Bridge to Care on Plan 1806ET Blk1 Lots 8-11 in the Hamlet of Fort Assiniboine; recommendation is to accept as information
- Presentation covers use of 19 State Avenue (the Old Trident Building) for therapeutic and supportive services
- Legal opinion (dated April 9, 2021) concludes Council cannot amend the development permit, cannot regulate users, and cannot cancel the permit
- Public letters raised concerns about Development Permit DP 15-060-2020 (Multi-Unit Institutional Public Use: Permanent Supportive Housing) and asked Council to reverse approval
- Bridge to Care hosting a virtual public open house April 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is deciding Development Permit 15-009-2021, a discretionary Home Occupation (Major) request to add heavy-duty mechanical repair and inspection to an existing Transport Contractor (Minor) business on a 16.98-acre parcel at Plan 162-1681, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. of SE 26-59-10 W5M). The land is zoned Reserve District, where the use is neither permitted nor discretionary, but administration accepted the application based on the approved North West Blue Ridge Outline Plan's future Country Residential designation. The commission will also consider Subdivision Application 2021SUB02 and receive a list of permits approved by the development officer.
- Development Permit 15-009-2021: discretionary Home Occupation (Major) for heavy-duty mechanical repair and inspection; applicant needs county approval letter for AMVIC
- Existing DP 15-001-2020 (Feb 5, 2020) limits the site to two trucks and two associated trailers
- Alberta Transportation warns Hwy 658/2nd Ave intersection may reach capacity sooner than expected and requires a new Roadside Development Permit
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB02 on the agenda for consideration
- Information items: permits approved by the development officer to be adopted as information
Regular Council Meeting - 06 Apr 2021- Electronic
Woodlands County Council meets electronically on April 6, 2021 to consider a committees bylaw, a road consulting contract, directional signage, and several information items. Council will also review minutes from three prior meetings and discuss the 1976 Coal Development Policy and an RCMP support letter. Some items, including an intermunicipal collaboration update, are listed for closed session under FOIP.
- Bylaw 537/19 - Committees Bylaw: first, second, and third readings
- West Mountain Road Overlay & Repairs consulting contract recommended for award to McElhanney at $118,812 (includes 10% contingency)
- Request for three directional signs: two on East Mountain Rd and one on Rge. Rd. 120, costs paid by Twin Acres Greenhouse
- 1976 Coal Development Policy and RCMP Support letter under business arising
- Intermunicipal Collaboration Update (FOIP 21, 23, & 24) in Committee of the Whole
Economic Development Committee - 01 Apr 2021 - Electronic
The Woodlands County Economic Development Committee met on April 1, 2021, and accepted several items as information, including a presentation from CQNS marketing agency, an update on a movie project and proposed World Premiere event, and natural gas and hydrogen strategy documents. The committee accepted the final 2021 strategic planning report from Community Futures Yellowhead East and gave permission to share it with other organizations and forward it to Council. No funding decisions, contracts, or bylaws were voted on at this meeting.
- Accepted final 2021 strategic planning report from Community Futures Yellowhead East; approved sharing it with other organizations and sending it to Council
- Directed the Economic Development Officer to coordinate with the Agricultural Services Board to promote local agriculture and explore expansion
- Accepted update on a movie project and proposed World Premiere event as information
- Accepted natural gas and hydrogen strategy documents for information and discussion
- Next meeting moved to May 21, 2021 due to the EDA Convention on May 19-20
Special Council Meeting - 31 Mar 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council is holding a special electronic meeting via teleconference on March 31, 2021. The only substantive agenda item is the Chief Administrative Officer's employment contract, to be discussed in Committee of the Whole. No other business items are listed.
- Special Council meeting held electronically via teleconference at 7:00 PM
- Committee of the Whole to address the Chief Administrative Employment Contract
- No other substantive items on the agenda
Special Council Meeting
Woodlands County Council is holding a special meeting by teleconference on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers in Whitecourt, Alberta. The only substantive item is a Committee of the Whole discussion of the Chief Administrative Employment Contract, held in closed session under Alberta's FOIP Act sections 17 and 24. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Special Council meeting held via teleconference from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Whitecourt, Alberta
- Committee of the Whole to discuss the Chief Administrative Employment Contract
- Item closed to the public under FOIP Act s. 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and s. 24 (advice from officials)
- No public hearings, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes listed on the agenda
Regular Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2021 - Electronically
Woodlands County Council meets electronically on March 23, 2021 to decide several land and administrative matters, including awarding a 16-acre agricultural lease and an airport hay license, setting advance voting dates for the 2021 municipal election, and reinstating a 2% late payment charge on utility accounts. Council will also hear a Barrhead RCMP update and an Alberta Environment & Parks presentation on renewing a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding. Several items, including the 1976 Coal Development Policy and Agenda 21/2030, are listed for discussion or information only.
- Award 16-acre agricultural land lease to Merrifield Farms Ltd. at $25.25/acre/year plus GST
- Award Airport Standing Hay License to 1775203 AB Ltd. at $41.69/acre plus GST for 3 years, no renewal option
- Set 2021 advance voting: Wed Oct 13, 3-7pm and Sat Oct 16, noon-4pm
- Reinstate 2% late penalty on unpaid utility accounts under Water and Sewer Bylaw No. 529/19
- Consider $20,000 budget allocation for Klondyke Cemetery provisional application to Service Alberta
Community Services Committee - 11 Mar 2021 - Electronic
The Community Services Committee meets by teleconference March 11, 2021 to decide 2021 FCSS funding for four organizations and to approve minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting. It will also hear delegations from the applicant groups and consider a bursary recipient request handled under FOIP privacy sections. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Proposed FCSS grants: Community Lunch Box $9,951.00; Eagle Tower Victim Services $10,000.00; Fort Assiniboine Moms and Tots $15,000.00; Soaring Eagle Support Society $4,000.00
- Delegations presenting: Community Lunch Box, Eagle Tower Victim Services, Fort Assiniboine Moms and Tots, Soaring Eagle Support Society
- Bursary recipient request listed under FOIP s. 17 & 19 (personal privacy)
- Adoption of minutes from the February 11, 2021 Community Services Committee meeting
- Note: the recommendation text says '2020 FCSS Grants' while the applications are for 2021; Fort Assiniboine Moms & Tots also receives a $30,000.00/year county-paid lease and $503.67 subsidized liability insurance
Agricultural Services Board - 09 Mar 2021 - Electronic
The Woodlands County Agricultural Services Board meets March 9, 2021 by teleconference to adopt its January 12 minutes, receive the Agriculture Services Manager's report, and hear a 10:30am delegation from the Gateway Research Organization on the Agriprofit$ program. In new business, the board will consider directing administration to send a $1,500 donation to the Alberta Farm Safety Centre and a $1,000 Bronze sponsorship to the Alberta Invasive Species Council for 2021. It will also review a draft Livestock Emergency Response Plan and the V.S.I. Fourth Quarter Report and 2021 Requisition.
- Delegation at 10:30am: Gateway Research Organization presenting the Agriprofit$ program
- Proposed $1,500 donation to the Alberta Farm Safety Centre (Safety Smarts)
- Proposed $1,000 Bronze sponsorship to the Alberta Invasive Species Council for 2021
- Draft Livestock Emergency Response Plan under unfinished business
- V.S.I. Fourth Quarter Report & 2021 Requisition for acceptance
Joint Liaison Committee - 09 Mar 2021 - Electronically
The Joint Liaison Committee, a body linking Woodlands County and the Town of Whitecourt, meets electronically on March 9, 2021 to work through shared-service issues. Items include the Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority's 2021 budget, which Woodlands County did not approve, plus funding requests from STARS Air Ambulance, the Whitecourt Curling Club, the library, and a request to improve road access at the Mountain Bike Park. The committee is also asked to direct a cost-share recommendation to Woodlands County for the Scott Safety Centre ice plant replacement and to issue a joint media release on the water and wastewater agreement.
- Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority 2021 budget: Woodlands County did not approve it; disputed scale and scale house items totaled approximately $400,000
- STARS Air Ambulance request for a long-term contribution of $3 per capita for 2022-2024
- Whitecourt Curling Club funding request referred to the committee for direction
- Scott Safety Centre ice plant replacement: committee asked to forward a cost-share recommendation to Woodlands County
- Mountain Bike Association request to improve the approach and road at the Mountain Bike Park
Municipal Planning Commission
The Woodlands County Municipal Planning Commission meets March 3, 2021 to adopt its February 3 minutes and decide Subdivision Application 2021SUB01, which would create one residential parcel of about 9.88 acres plus an agricultural holding parcel. The agenda also includes an information item on permits approved by the development officer. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM as an electronic meeting.
- Subdivision Application 2021SUB01: proposed 9.88-acre residential parcel plus an agricultural holding parcel
- Adoption of the February 3, 2021 meeting minutes
- Information item: permits approved by the development officer
- Next meetings listed: March 17, 2021 and April 7, 2021, both to be determined
Regular Council Meeting - 02 Mar 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council meets electronically on March 2, 2021 to consider a 5-year sponsorship agreement with Eastlink Park, a draft library agreement, and several administrative items. Council will also vote on rescheduling the March 16 meeting to March 23 for the RMA 2021 Virtual Convention, setting reserve bids for 2020 tax sale properties, and supporting a Community Futures Yellowhead East funding application. No public hearings or bylaws are scheduled.
- Eastlink Park delegation at 9:45 a.m.; Council to consider Option B for a 5-year Sponsorship Agreement subject to legal counsel review
- Whitecourt & District Public Library draft agreement: Council to direct Administration to forward it to the library board for a possible 5-year agreement
- RMA 2021 Virtual Convention: proposal to reschedule the March 16 council meeting to March 23 at 9:30 a.m. electronically
- Set Reserve Bids for 2020 Tax Sale auction properties based on Opinion of Value from Accurate Assessment Group Ltd.
- Community Futures Yellowhead East Sectoral Initiatives Program application: Woodlands County would participate as a core partner providing in-kind resources
Economic Development Committee
The Woodlands County Economic Development Committee meets by teleconference to hear a delegation from Community Futures Yellowhead East, review the January 29, 2021 strategic planning report, and discuss a federal Sectoral Initiatives Program grant worth up to $2,500,000 per project per year for up to three years. The committee will also receive workplan updates and hold a Blue Sky discussion. Most agenda items are framed as accepting information and directing the Economic Development Officer on next steps.
- Delegation from Community Futures Yellowhead East (Executive Director Michelle Jones) presenting the January 29, 2021 strategic planning summary and a COVID recovery study with Ballad Consulting
- Government of Canada Sectoral Initiatives Program: up to $2,500,000 per project per year for up to three years, intake open until March 4, 2021, requiring at least 10% applicant cash or in-kind contributions
- Adoption of minutes from the January 21, 2021 Economic Development Committee meeting
- Workplan updates on GROWTH REDA/WILD Alberta, Energy Future Labs, Trade and Resource Corridor Initiative, Birch Wood Supply Project, EDA Xperience Box, and a Woodlands Express article request
- In Committee Session scheduled, with the time left blank in the agenda
Regular Council Meeting - 16 Feb 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council meets electronically on February 16, 2021 to give second and third reading to Bylaw 559/20, which would close a portion of road on the east boundary of SE 18-62-5 W5M and sell the closed road allowance to Mr. McDowell for $1.00, with him paying 50% of survey fees ($2,073.75). Council will also give third reading to Bylaw 564/21 on Assessment Review Boards, hear delegations from local MLAs, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, and the Alberta Electric System Operator, and receive a 2020 financial update. Several items are procedural, including adopting the agenda and the February 2, 2021 minutes.
- Bylaw 559/20: second and third reading to close a road on the east boundary of SE 18-62-5 W5M; sale of the closed road allowance for $1.00, with Mr. McDowell paying 50% of survey fees ($2,073.75)
- Bylaw 564/21: third reading of the Assessment Review Boards Bylaw
- Delegations: MLAs Martin Long and Glenn van Dijken (9:45 a.m.), Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (10:00 a.m.), Alberta Electric System Operator (10:15 a.m.)
- 2020 Financial Update: year-to-date financial report accepted for information
- Intermunicipal Collaboration Update discussed under FOIP sections 21, 23 and 24 (closed session)
Community Services Committee
Woodlands County's Community Services Committee meets by teleconference to consider a proposed 5-year sponsorship agreement with Eastlink Park, under which the County would pay $125,000 for naming rights and have no operating liability. The committee will also adopt minutes from its November 12, 2020 meeting. Any sponsorship decision would be forwarded to Council for approval, not finalized here.
- Proposed Option B sponsorship: $125,000 for a 5-year exclusive naming license, term beginning March 1, 2021
- Eastlink Park (formerly Whitecourt Woodlands Winter Recreation Park) received a $280,000 interest-free County loan in 2015; $180,000 remains owing
- Past County funding for Eastlink operating deficits varied: $12,500 (2016), $42,500 (2017), $11,160 (2018), $26,052 (2019), $26,500 (2020)
- Committee to approve minutes from the November 12, 2020 meeting
- Sponsorship decision would be forwarded to Council for approval
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission meets by teleconference on February 3, 2021 to consider three development permit applications and one subdivision application, and to adopt minutes from its November 18, 2020 meeting. One permit (15-002-2021) is a proposed band sawmill on Pt. SE 23-59-10 W5M, which drew one adjacent-landowner concern over noise and traffic and one expression of support. The remaining applications are listed only by number in the agenda, with no details in the supplied text.
- Development Permit 15-002-2021: band sawmill (rural industry/natural resource processing) on Pt. SE 23-59-10 W5M, about 5-6 employees, recommended hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Development Permit 15-003-2021 listed for decision; no details in the supplied agenda text
- Development Permit 15-005-2021 listed for decision; no details in the supplied agenda text
- Subdivision Application 2020SUB04 listed for decision; no details in the supplied agenda text
- Information item: development applications approved by the Development Officer
Regular Council Meeting - 02 Feb 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council meets February 2, 2021 to consider two bylaws, a property tax auction date, and several spending and advocacy items. Council will also hear a STARS Air Ambulance delegation requesting $3 per capita funding for 2022-2024, to be forwarded to 2022 budget talks. Several items involve letters to other governments and agencies rather than binding decisions.
- Bylaw 564/21 would update the Assessment Review Boards bylaw to comply with the Municipal Government Act
- Bylaw 565/21 would amend the Schedule of Fees Bylaw 562/20
- Property tax auction for unpaid taxes re-set to March 30, 2021 at 10:00 am in Whitecourt
- Council to authorize $51,100 total for Mayerthorpe FCSS and Recreation ($44,000 recreation, $7,100 FCSS)
- Road closure sale of 4.03 acres at SW 29-59-10-W5M for $7,800.80 total including $4,634.50 plus GST and costs
Economic Development Committee - 21 Jan 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County's Economic Development Committee meets by teleconference on Jan. 21, 2021 to review a delegation on the Klondike Ultra running event, discuss a 2021 strategic planning session, and decide on several items including a $200 sponsorship for a movie premiere. The committee will also receive work plan and information updates. Most agenda items are recommendations to accept information or direct the Economic Development Officer on how to proceed.
- Delegation from Wildland Sports on the inaugural Klondike Ultra Run, scheduled June 11-13, 2021, near the Vega Sand Hills
- Proposed $200 plus $10 GST Red Carpet Premiere sponsorship for the film "Spearphishing" at the Vista Theatre in Whitecourt
- 2021 Strategic Planning Session to be facilitated by Community Futures Yellowhead East via Zoom
- 2021 EDA Conference to be held virtually; XPerience Box product suggestions due March 1, 2021
- Blue Sky discussion on rural re-population and urban de-population
Regular Council Meeting - 19 Jan 2021 - Electronic
Woodlands County Council meets by teleconference on January 19, 2021. The main items are a 9:45 AM public hearing on Bylaw 560/20 to close and sell an undeveloped road allowance on the west boundary of Lot 7, Block 3, Plan 1131MC in the NW 27-61-8-W5M, and third reading of Bylaw 562/20, the Schedule of Fees. Council will also review a 2020 financial update, grant and letter-of-support requests, and set the 2021 property tax auction date for March 30, 2021.
- 9:45 AM public hearing on Bylaw 560/20 to close and purchase an undeveloped road allowance (approx. .007 acres) abutting Lot 6/Lot 7, Block 3, Plan 1131MC, NW 27-61-8-W5M
- Third reading of Bylaw 562/20 - Schedule of Fees
- 2020 Year-to-Date financial report accepted for information
- Resolution to apply for the Alberta Community Partnership grant for a 'Regional Rural Road Study' with MD of Greenview and Thorhild County, Woodlands County as managing partner
- Letter of support for Xplornet Communications Inc.'s Universal Broadband Fund grant application; 2021 property tax auction re-set to March 30, 2021 at 10:00 am
Community Services Committee - 14 Jan 2021-CANCELLED
The Woodlands County Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural headings — call to order, adoption of agenda and minutes, business arising, information, new business, and adjournment — with no substantive items listed. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Meeting scheduled for January 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM was cancelled
- Agenda listed only procedural items with no substantive business
- No contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings were listed
Agricultural Services Board - 12 Jan 2021 - Electronic
The Woodlands County Agricultural Services Board meets January 12, 2021 in Fort Assiniboine to adopt its November 10, 2020 minutes, receive the Agriculture Services Manager's January 8, 2021 report, and decide whether to direct administration to draft a Livestock Emergency Response Plan. It will also vote on virtual attendance at the January 21, 2021 Provincial ASB Conference and discuss provincial conference resolutions and correspondence. No dollar amounts or rezonings appear in the agenda.
- Direct administration to prepare a draft Livestock Response Plan based on prior discussion
- Approve virtual attendance at the 2021 Provincial ASB Conference on January 21, 2021
- Discuss 2021 Agricultural Service Board Provincial Conference resolutions before the voting session
- Accept correspondence on sustainable funding for the ASB Provincial Committee as information
- Accept the January 8, 2021 information package as circulated
Regular Council Meeting - 05 Jan 2021 - CANCELLED
The regular Council meeting for Woodlands County scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Municipal Office in Whitecourt, Alberta was cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items (call to order, adoption of agenda and minutes, public hearings, bylaws, delegations, reports, and adjournment), none of which were taken up because the meeting did not proceed. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings are recorded in this document.
- Meeting scheduled for Jan 5, 2021 at 9:30 AM in Council Chambers, Whitecourt, AB was cancelled
- Agenda contained only routine procedural headings with no substantive items listed
- No bylaws, public hearings, delegations, or new business items were detailed