Woodlands County Council recap

Woodlands County Council discussed the following items at their recent meeting of Council:

Council adopted Bylaw 557/20 Public Hearing Procedures which includes procedures on holding a public hearing that ensures consistency and fairness. Once a Woodlands County policy, the new bylaw includes updates which reflect current MGA requirements and the inclusion of electronic meetings. Also adopted to include the use of electronic meetings was Bylaw 558/20 Meeting Procedures.

Joining Woodlands County Council virtually, the Whitecourt & District Public Library presented information and details about its programs and service in preparation of their 2021 budget. Woodlands County is working directly with the library board on an agreement to provide future funding.

Woodlands County has agreed to enter into a revised agreement with the Town of Mayerthorpe and Lac Ste. Anne County for the West End Bus program. The program provides senior transportation trips for Anselmo, Blue Ridge, and Goose Lake residents, in addition to the neighbouring municipalities.

Pursuant to Section 418(2) of the Municipal Government Act, a public auction date has been set for March 4, 2021, 10 am at the Woodlands County Whitecourt Municipal Office for properties remaining unpaid on the tax arrears list.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is Tuesday, December 15, 9:30 am, held electronically and streamed on the Woodlands County YouTube channel. Agenda packages are available on the Woodlands County CivicWeb Portal. Council has cancelled their January 5, 2021, meeting and will resume regular meetings in the new year on Tuesday, January 19.