Carlyle Town Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Carlyle Civic Centre.
Policing
           Staff Sgt. Darren Simons of the Carlyle RCMP detachment addressed council, stating that the detachment's priorities include a proactive approach to addressing potential concerns in local communities. This includes a crime reduction plan and traffic initiatives within these categories.
           Simons told council: “We urge members of the community to get in touch with us. We're taking a proactive approach and we'd rather know about any concerns or problems right away.â€
Water line repairs
           Town of Carlyle Public Works employees repaired two sewer lines in the 100 block of Carlyle's Main Street-one which had collapsed and one which had deteriorated entirely.
Budget 2016
           Council is currently in the process of preparing a budget for 2016.
2016 Assessment and Development Appeals
           The Town of Carlyle has retained Gord Krismer and Associates to act as the town's appeal board regarding assessment and development appeals for 2016.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ East Transportation Planning Committee
           Alderman John Brownlee is the Division One urban representative for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ East Transportation Planning Committee. The SETPC aims to gather “reliable, timely information that will assist in effective budgeting for future transportation needs.â€
Sun Country Health Region
           Alderman Brian Romaniuk represented the Town of Carlyle at the Sun Country Heath Region's Jan. 6 meeting at the Kenosee Inn. Romaniuk stated that the meeting was well-attended and one of the concerns that arose was the proposed parking fee for staff at Sun Country's facilities-including at Carlyle's Moose Mountain Lodge.
Next meeting
           Carlyle Town Council meets regularly on a bi-weekly basis. Council's next regular meeting will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the Carlyle Civic Centre.