Woodlands Highlights from November 7, 2017 Council Meeting

Whitecourt Woodlands Hawk Foundation

Marc Chayer was in attendance and provided Council with an overview of the Whitecourt Woodlands Hawks Foundation and their endeavour to host a Whitecourt Woodlands Military Tattoo in celebration of the squadron’s 20^th year of operation on June 9 & 10, 2018, including a request for a $10,000 grant to develop the event.

Development Permit 15-085-2017 for Rural Industrial Class II Landfill S ½ 17-60-15 W5M

Council approved Development Permit Application 15-085-2017 for a Class II Landfill on S ½ 17-60-15-W5M.

Agricultural Issues of Concern

Council requested administration to invite the Minister of Agriculture including inviting the ASB members at large to meet with Council to discuss agriculture issues of concern

Meeting with Minister of Transportation at AAMDC Conference

Council made a request to meet with Hon. Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation at the AAMDC convention to discuss:

• Intersection on Highway 43 and West Mountain Road
• Intersection on Highway 43 and Greencourt
• Mowing along highways
• Culverts

Highlights from November 21, 2017 Council Meeting

Eastlink Park

Merv Hilland was in attendance and provided Council with an overview of Eastlink Park operations for the 2017/18 Season as well as the Budget and made a request for funding for $22,500.00.

Traffic Counts

Council reviewed the traffic counts for Bison Road(RR113A), Old Blue Ridge Highway (TWP 594@ Trestle Rd), Westridge Road (RR 114), Thompson Road (RR 120) and Pine Meadows (Twp. 592).

2017 Capital Bridge Repairs

Council reviewed what the cost of bridge repairs is costing the county.

Schedule Meeting with Alberta Justice

Council is looking at scheduling a meeting with Alberta Justice Minister to discuss the Sheriff and Department of Transportation enforcement departments.