   Carlyle Town Council met on Jan. 21, and addressed the following concerns:
Maintenance
   Council addressed a request by a resident regarding the effect of salt on roads and streets in Carlyle and its subsequent effects on the environment. Councillors concluded that only pushing snow would result in icy streets, which would be hazardous for both pedestrians and drivers. In addition to clearing snow, the town uses a sand/salt mixture on certain areas, in an effort to address safety considerations of both drivers and pedestrians within the Town of Carlyle.
    Council received an inspection report for the bridge near OneChurch from the R.M. of Moose Mountain. The town will now obtain quotes for the recommended repairs.
    Rodent damage at the town's well house is not covered by insurance, so the town will see whether alternative coverage that will cover this type of damage is available.
Emergency Services
     In response to a request from Carlyle Fire and Rescue asking the Town of Carlyle to outline the fire department's responsibilities, council sought advice from SUMA. On the recommendation of SUMA's lawyers, the Town of Carlyle was advised not to prepare this document.
Committee Business
    Council agreed to send a letter requested by the Carlyle Public Library regarding approval for WiFi in the library.
    In response to a request by the Green and Clean committee, council agreed to meet for a project planning meeting.
    Carlyle Town Council will be meeting with Carlyle's Airport Commission in February to discuss the plan to erect a sign at the airport, to read: 'Ted Brady Municipal Airport.'
    Council received a risk report for Carlyle's curling rink, which will be forwarded to the Carlyle Curling Club.
SUMA
    Town Administrator Hugette Lutz and Councillors Dean Hoffman and Martin Tourand will attend the SUMA Assessment Workshop, just prior to the SUMA Convention, Feb. 1-4, in Saskatoon. Council also agreed to SUMA's request to send a letter to Premier Brad Wall supporting SUMA's position on the province's municipal revenue-sharing program.
Presentations to Council
    Billy Slykhuis demonstrated LED lighting for both indoor and outdoor use. This is under consideration by council.
Finances
    Mayor Wayne Orsted, members of council, and Town Administrator, Hugette Lutz completed a Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) questionnaire, which is an inquiry for those responsible for governance and a document issued by the town's auditor.
   Council received a list of residential and commercial properties currently in arrears of taxes for the year ending Dec. 31, 2014, in preparation for publication.
    Town Council's next meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11, in the Carlyle Civic Centre.
