Mayor and Council sworn in
Carlyle's Mayor and Councillors took their Oath of Office for a four year term at Town Council's regular meeting, held Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Carlyle Civic Centre. Mayor Wayne Orsted was re-elected by acclamation and welcomed council, saying: “Welcome back to the table, everyone. Congratulations on your election and re-election.”
Returning councillors are: John Brownlee, Dean Hoffman, Darcy Moore, Brian Romaniuk and Jenn Sedor; while Devin Faber is Carlyle's newest alderman.
Deputy Mayor(s)
All members of council will act on a rotating basis as Deputy Mayor, if needed.
The schedule is as follows:
November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017- John Brownlee
July 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018- Devin Faber
March 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018- Dean Hoffman
November 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019- Darcy Moore
July 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020- Brian Romaniuk
March 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020- Jenn Sedor
Committees of Council
In addition to their regular duties, each member of council represents the Town of Carlyle on standing committees, as well as other committees concerning town business.
Representatives are as follows:
Standing Committees of Council:
Sanitation: Transfer station operations, waste collection, untidy and unsightly property-John Brownlee, Dean Hoffman, Jenn Sedor
Protection and Public Safety: Deals with policing, fire protection, emergency measures and animal control-Devin Faber, Darcy Moore, Brian Romaniuk
Public Works and Utilities: Deals with transportation equipment, streets, sidewalks, street lighting, trees, water and sewer and snow removal-Devin Faber, Dean Hoffman, Darcy Moore
Property: Deals with sale of town property, public spaces, parks and zoning-Dean Hoffman, Brian Romaniuk, Jenn Sedor
Finance and Human Resources: Deals with matters of assesment, budget, mill rates, investments, loans and employee relations- All members of Council; Chairperson: Wayne Orsted
Council Appointments
The Town of Carlyle's representatives on the following committees are:
Airport Commission: John Brownlee, Devin Faber, Brian Romaniuk
Bear Claw Development Corporation: Jenn Sedor
Carlyle & RM Fire protection Board: Devin Faber, Darcy Moore and Brian Romaniuk
Cemetary Board: Dean Hoffman, Darcy Moore, Wayne Orsted
Community Foundation: Jenn Sedor
Donor's Choice Board of Directors: John Brownlee, Wayne Orsted, Jenn Sedor
Library: Jenn Sedor
Moose Mountain Watershed Advisory Committee: Dean Hoffman
Occupational Health & Safety: Darcy Moore
Red Coat Mutual Aid Area: Darcy Moore (Alternate: John Brownlee)
South East Transportation Planning Committee: John Brownlee
Sun Country Health Advisory Network: Brian Romaniuk
Green & Clean Committee: John Brownlee, Jenn Sedor
Recreation Committee: Devin Faber, Jenn Sedor
Cornerstone Community Planning Group: Devin Faber, Darcy Moore
Orientation
Mayor Orsted and members of council attended an orientation session, Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
Administrator resignation
Mayor Orsted and members of Carlyle Town Council accepted the resignation of Town Administrator, Hugette Lutz with regret. Lutz's resignation is effective April 28, 2017. The Town of Carlyle thanks her for her considerable contribution to the community and wishes her the best during her retirement.
Remembrance Day
Councillor Jenn Sedor will represent the Town of Carlyle at the community's Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Town Office Christmas Hours
Carlyle's Town Office will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Sun Country Health Region
Councillors Brian Romaniuk and Jenn Sedor will attend an upcoming Sun Country Health Region meeting in Weyburn. Among the topics to be discussed will be physician retention in the region.
SUMA meeting
Town administrator Hugette Lutz and representative(s) from Carlyle Town Council will attend the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) meeting in Carnduff on Nov. 15.
CES basketball court
Council received a request from Carlyle Elementary (CES) School for funding for the repair of the school's basketball court. Council decided this request will be considered at budget time.
Asbestos removal
Council approved an expenditure for $2,034 to remove asbestos from the old water plant.
