CAO Report, May 4, 2010
Date: (Tuesday, May 4, 2010)
Community Events Committee
The community events committee will meet regularly at the arena at 10:30am on the second Thursday of every month. Upcoming events in Caroline for 2010 include:
- Elks’ Mother’s Day Breakfast May 9
- Grad Tea May 16
- Big Horn Rodeo – Parade May 22
- Annual yard sale at Museum May 22
- Caroline Safe Kids Bicycle Rodeo June 5
- School’s Out, Summer Fun Weekend June 25-27
- Caroline Heritage Days September 10-12
For more information on these great community events, please contact the Village Administration office at (403)722-3781.
Council Meetings
The Village of Caroline’s regular Council Meetings are held the on the first and third Tuesday of each month, at 2:00 pm, in the Village Council chambers. Any interested members of the public who are welcome to come and view the proceedings.
Edna Topp Park
During the Spring, the park will see the addition of benches, picnic tables, garbage cans and landscaping. This park project was funded by the 2008 Municipal Sponsorship Program (MSP) grant, and staff recently applied for an extension to use remaining funds in 2010.
Grad Class 2009 Water Fountain
The Public Works department will be installing the Caroline School graduating class of 2009 water fountain in the Little Green Park in the coming weeks. The water fountain was a gift from the 2009 graduating class to the Village of Caroline and its residents.
Grants
The MSI Operating grant allocation for 2010 is $84,652. Based on Council’s approved budget and projects that fit this grant criteria, Staff have submitted projects equal to this amount to Municipal Affairs and are awaiting approvals. Staff will continue with the grant review process in an effort to have all grant applications current and funds associated with specific projects. We have recently received MSI approval for emergency services staff funding. Repairs to the Caroline fire station roof were also recently completed with funding through MSI, and the fire hall apron will be completed in June.
Garbage
Special Garbage Collection will be taking place on May 18th, 2010. Special Garbage pick-up of items such as: furniture, household appliances (no fridges), building refuse, dry rubble, brush/tree limbs (to be bundled or tied), metal barrels, etc. that cannot be picked up on regular collection day. This service is free of charge and arrangements must be made through the Village Office by contacting 722-3781.
RV Park
The Caroline Municipal RV Park will re-open for the summer, on May 1, 2010.
Village Office Hours
The Village of Caroline Administration Office is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am -12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Water Metering
In the coming weeks, Staff will be sending a letter to all Village residents, in order to book a date for their water meter installations. Residential water meters are scheduled for installation starting May 31, 2010.
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