Members of Carlyle Town Council met on Wednesday, Oct. 16, for their bimonthly meeting to discuss town issues and concerns.
Golf cart crossing
The golf cart crossing across Hwy 13 to the Carlyle Golf and Country Club, which had been passed last meeting, came with Sask. Highways advisory of it not being a good idea. Council will research further before placing the sign.
Fire hydrant cover
The cage to be placed over the fire hydrant at the school was found to be inadequate, so during the next Fire Board meeting the jacket idea will be brought up and feedback from the Fire Department will be taken into consideration.
Variance application
A variance application regarding a business' construction plans were contemplated. Council regarded the proposed plans and decided to allow the amendment of the side yard to be one and a half metres from the property line as opposed to three metres.
LED sign
In relation to a proposed LED sign at last council meeting, which was declined, a new proposal was submitted with the sign being placed between Dairy Queen and North American Lumber if the landowner approves. This was confirmed by council as a better location than above the Carlyle town sign on Main Street, which had been the previous proposal. Though agreed upon that it was a good idea a sign permit may be needed in relation to the town's bylaws.
Juvenile Curling Provincials
Carlyle will be hosting the Juvenile Curling Provincials in March and have begun planning for the event. There will be a total of 24 teams attending: eight girls' teams, eight boys' teams, and eight mixed teams. It is estimated Carlyle will see an influx of 400 people for the weekend.
Tax enforcement
Four individuals who have not paid taxes or have paid very little on their taxes since one in 2008, two in 2010, and one in 2011 were discussed. Permission was given by council to apply to the Provincial Mediation Board to begin title acquisition. Though worried about what this meant, it was explained that this step was simply a form of tax collection as the Mediation Board will set up a satisfactory schedule of payments for the homeowners. If collection still does not improve then further steps can be taken.
Water analysis report
The Saskatchewan Disease Control Lab conducted water tests in Carlyle and the results were very impressive. All items on the Health and Toxicity Panel were well below the maximum in the Saskatchewan guideline. While the general chemistry and quality of water was very well founded. The pH balance being 7.3 pH units when Sask. Disease Control requires between 6.5 and 9.0 pH units, which is good. Total hardness of water was calculated to be 7 mg/L of CaCO3 (Calcium carbonate), which is very soft water as the Saskatchewan guideline stipulates it be under 800 mg/L.
