Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Carlyle Town Council held their final meeting of 2015 on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Equipment upgrade
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Council approved the purchase of a used grader which will replace current equipment that is increasingly in need of repairs. The cost of the replacement grader is $165,000.
Proposed school site
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Members of council held a first reading of zoning Bylaw 2015-14, regarding the proposed site of a new school building.
Building permits
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In 2015, the Town of Carlyle issued building permits totalling $3,136,750. This number is lower than in recent years, but still above 2009 totals.
Residential lot prices
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Council discussed the price of residential lots within the Town of Carlyle.
Code of conduct/New provincial legislation
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Council voted to amend council procedure Bylaw No. 2015-13, in accordance with new provincial legislation regarding council conflict of interest and other ethical concerns. In addition, all Town of Carlyle employees have read and signed an updated code of conduct, in keeping with the new legislation.
Civic election in 2016
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In anticipation of 2016's civic election, council agreed to place two polling stations in Carlyle-one at a site within the Town of Carlyle, and another at Moose Mountain Lodge.
Transfer station report
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The Town of Carlyle received correspondence from the Ministry of Environment citing a few items-in error-regarding the burning of treated and untreated wood. Town employees have previously dealt with these materials in the correct manner.
SUMA membership
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The Town of Carlyle has renewed its membership in SUMA (Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association) at a cost of $2,500 per year.
Sun Country meeting
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Alderman Brian Romaniuk will represent council at a Sun Country informational meeting that is also open to the public. The meeting-rescheduled from November-will be held Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Kenosee Inn.
Planning seminar
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Town Administrator Hugette Lutz and Councillor Martin Tourand attended a community planning seminar in Stoughton on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The cost of the seminar was $50 per participant.
Airport sign
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Council approved the final design for the new sign at the Ted Brady Municipal Airport. A dedication ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Roy Olmstead dedication
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Although the new sign at the Roy Olmstead Public Works Building is now in place, a dedication ceremony will take place (and be announced) at a later date.
Main Street
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The Town of Carlyle has sent letters to businesses on Main Street asking them to get rid of the ice from building down spouts.Ìý
Next meeting
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Town Council's first meeting of 2016 will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6 at the Carlyle Civic Centre.
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