Members of the Carlyle town council met on Wednesday May, 21 for their regular meeting to address various issues concerning the town.
Security
With the recent break-in at the town's office this month, new measures of security were discussed at the meeting. Council is now seeking ways in which the town office can better monitor and secure the office to prevent future burglaries.
Infrastructure
A request was made by Gordon F Kells High School for a no parking sign to be installed close to the front of the school. The school bus is affected during pick up hours after school and it has become problematic for the bus to maneuver with traffic in that area during those periods. Council however will need more details from the school before the sign can be installed.
There was discussion about roads in the area that require attention as there has been an issue with water settling on Stockton Ave, 7th Street W and other streets in the area. They have found that the surface is too flat causing water to gather too easily on the road. They will look to make adjustments by making the road a bit more convex and by also adding swales to prevent future problems.
Correspondence
There are several upcoming meetings that members needed addressed, the first of which was the Southeast Transportation Planning Committee that will host an aviation workshop on June 18. Council is still deliberating which members will attend.
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) brought attention to the closure of four public liquor stores across Saskatchewan by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. Towns affected include Ituna, Langenburg, Kerrobert, and Ponteix.
Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency SAMA released their annual 2013 report which members will have available for review.
Alderman's Report
Martin Tourand brought to light an initiative by the Neil Squire Society that seeks to promote the employment of the disabled or anyone who has any physical issues that prevents them from working regularly. The society has partnered with the Carlyle Chamber of Commerce and hopes to get the program running in Carlyle as soon as possible. It is a government funded program and the society will be the organization that actually pays the workers for the businesses involved. Anyone wishing to get involved is urged to contact the Neil Squire Society as soon as possible.
Waste Management
Council was introduced to a new multi-material funding agreement by the Saskatchewan government. It is a recycling program where communities are given financial incentives if recycling is done correctly. Council will be receiving more details about the program and how it will be implemented.
Tax
Council has now been getting arrears down to a manageable amount as a result of tax notices that were sent out in recent weeks.
Complaints
Residents in the area have brought to light the issues of large dogs in the area that potentially may be harmful to pedestrians walking by specific homes. From aggressive barking to instances where animals are not on leashes. Council is aware of all the locations and will contact the owners of the dogs advising them to keep their animals properly chained and secured.
