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The first council meeting for 2014 was held on Jan. 8 at the town office where council members discussed several issues for the upcoming year.

Alderman Report

The meeting began with the usual discussion of minutes from the previous meeting and the alderman reports. With it being a new year there wasn't much to be reported from the councilors. However Jenn Sedor informed council of the next beautification committee meeting that's to be held on Jan. 13 where there will be discussions regarding the next Green and Clean competition. She also called for improved efforts in fostering a better relationship with the towns Chamber of Commerce.

Committee Reports

There was also a motion for Roy Olmstead to be the town representative at the upcoming highway safety committee meeting in February. There were also discussions of the ongoing deliberation of the sale of particular lots in the town. The details of which will be further explained in the next town council report. Concerns

One major standout at the meeting was what has now become an issue at the Carlyle Elementary School. There has been growing concerns regarding individuals parking their vehicles too close to the stop sign at the school. There was suggestion of placing some indication on the stop signs that there is no parking allowed within 15 feet of the sign. Discussion will be held with the RCMP staff sergeant to further solve the issue. There was also a request from the school for the crosswalks to be painted.

Another issue to be brought up in the meeting was discussions regarding the possible registration of ATVs/quads becoming a requirement. There is currently no way of tracing an ATV driver if an offense is committed.

The mayor was contacted by Sask Housing and a request was made for someone from council to attend a meeting that will be held in Saskatoon. The meeting is to discuss new regulations and other concerns regarding housing in Carlyle. Roy Olmstead highlighted concerns regarding the West View Apartments located on 5th Street W. According to Olmstead the apartments are only 50 per cent occupied due to newly enforced regulations that state all occupants have to be age 60 and over to occupy a unit. This has resulted in a decrease of occupants and as such a decrease in revenue which would cause the town to supplement that cost. A plan is being formulated to possibly have those regulations changed.

Town administrator Hugette Lutz brought to light that in February the first modules within the Municipal Leadership Development program will be offered and due to be held in Regina. She suggested that all councillors wishing to attend should inform her. According to the MLDP website "the modules target specific issues of importance to urban, ruraland northern municipalities. Mayors, reeves, councillors and municipal staff are able to benefit from this program that is designed to strengthen local government leadership.

Other Discussions

Other highlighted topics for the evening were the weekly water report, the list of lands in arrears, bylaws and a notice for upcoming elections. Other topics included the discussion of financial statements and details of the 2014 annual general meeting agenda.