Carlyle's town council met on Wednesday, July 16, to discuss matters pertaining to the town and committees town councillors sit on.
Duplex development
Attending the meeting was a delegation from HD Development Corp. As a representative Daryn Woods was present to discuss HD Development's intentions in building rental duplexes. They currently own a portion of land north of Carlyle Ave. next to the duplex and fourplex already built by Blue Oak Homes. Plans for HD Development Corp will go forward and council is interested to see plans in the future.
Fire hall discussion
The Carlyle and R.M. Fire Protection Board had met on July 8 and its subjects of discussion were brought forth to council. Much discussion surrounded Carlyle Fire Department's wish for a new fire hall and training centre with an estimated value of $800,000.
The town discussed how they can help fund a portion of the cost finally deciding upon a need to discuss with the R.M. cost sharing, as the fire department is shared.
Council has yet to see architectural plans, where it might go, or how large it might be, so a definitive decision by council could not be achieved.
Gas tax fund agreement
A percentage of the gas tax as decided by the federal government and the provincial government is given back to communities. Carlyle recently received authorization for between $81,000 and $89,000 per year for five years for capital projects. The numbers vary by $8,000 as inflation has been factored into the amount.
Green and Clean winners
The Green and Clean committee announced their winners which included a variety of categories. The Commercial on Main Street winner was Flower Focus with runner ups Cut 'N Curl and Pharmasave.
For Commercial off of Main Street, Supreme Ambulance earned first while Home Hardware, Orsted Funeral Home, and Carson's were named as runners up.
In the Community Property category the Rusty Relics Museum took first, while the Carlyle Golf Club and the Jehovah's Kingdom Hall were named as being in the top three.
With many residential lots looking lovely a tough decision was made with runners up including 200 2nd St. E, 511 Carlyle Ave., #2 Heritage Court, and 16 Arcola Place, while the winner of the Residential category went to 206 6 St. W.
Unfinished business
The drainage ditch on the south side of town has been started with work having begun at the southwest end of the ditch with intentions to work backwards through Lions Park to Carlyle Ave.
The Carlyle and District Lions provided information to the town about new signs they will be installing at the Lions Park.
Quotes are currently being waited for regarding two projects. One quote is for the ramp at the Transfer Station, while the other quote is for cost to paint the wooden portions of the medical clinic in town.
Other
A new hangar will be going up at the airport.
Crescent Point has told the town that they would like to ensure their old building is safe before turning it over to the town to proceed with the Crescent Point Family Centre being planned.
