Emergency plan
Carlyle Town Council is currently reviewing and updating the town's emergency preparedness plan. Council requests that any residents who are willing to provide billets in case of an emergency contact the Town Office at 453-2363. Other preparations will include council holding a meeting with representatives from all emergency services in attendance.
Credit card payments
Residents of Carlyle will soon be able to make payments to the town with a credit card (online only), as the town has entered an agreement with USTI Canada. For more information regarding when the system is in place and how to use it, check the town's website, www.townofcarlyle.com for more information.
Changes to Municipalities Act
Town Administrator Hugette Lutz attended a Town Sector meeting in Regina on May 13, where changes to the Municipalities Act-especially regarding conflicts of interest brought about by events in the R.M. of Sherwood-were discussed.
Street repairs
Council agreed to accept the tender from Carlyle Contracting for street repairs-including streets that are in need of repair due to frost boils-with the condition that work will begin within two weeks of a tender's acceptance.
Fire hall
The Town of Carlyle is currently considering changes to the existing fire hall, the options being adding an addition to the existing fire hall, or building a new hall.
Transportation
Alderman John Brownlee, council's representative on the Southeast Transportation and Planning Committee, reported that representatives were asked to prioritize six secondary highways in need of repair.
Costs of upgrades to Carlyle Airport's WAAS landing system, painting lines, and repairing ceilings will be paid for by: a CAP grant from the provincial Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure totalling $18,250, as well as a $10,000 contribution from the Carlyle Flying Club, and $8,250 from the Town of Carlyle.
Recreation
The Town of Carlyle is still attempting to reach an agreement with the R.M. of Moose Mountain regarding recreation funding. Councillors Darcy Moore and Brian Romaniuk will attend the next Cornerstone Community Planning meeting in an effort to reach an agreement.
The Town of Carlyle will fund 20 hours at the Carlyle Library and the R.M. will fund five hours.
Alderman Martin Tourand attended the annual general meeting of the Crescent Point Leisure Complex. Tourand reported that the pool's boiler has been repaired at a cost of $26,000. The pool will open for the season on June 2.
In response to an inquiry regarding the Town of Carlyle's public works department mowing the ball diamonds in Lions Park, members of council stated that the town does not own the proper equipment to mow the diamonds.
Upcoming events
The Town of Carlyle will apply to host SUMA's 2015 Southeast meeting on September 30, 2015. The event would bring 30-40 people to Carlyle.
Representatives from the Town of Carlyle will be in attendance at Crescent Point's Grand Opening on June 23 in Carlyle.
