CAO Report - May 18, 2010
Date: (Tuesday, May 18, 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:
- 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
The park landscaping project is taking shape. Coming weeks will see the addition of lighting and a picnic area. This park project was funded by the 2008 Municipal Sponsorship Program (MSP) grant and will be completed this season.
Grad Class 2009 Water Fountain
The Public Works department has installed a drinking fountain in the Little Green Park. The fountain was a gift from the Caroline School 2009 graduating class to the Village of Caroline and its residents.
Municipal Affairs Safety Code Review
Alberta Municipal Affairs staff will be on site in July to conduct a review of the Village’s permits for the past year. Municipal Affairs conducts these external audits in all municipalities on a three year rotation, staff conduct internal reviews during the other two years. The Municipal Affairs auditor has been a great help, in past years, training staff to complete internal reviews.
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
Staff have sent a letter to all Village residents, in order to book appointments for their water meter installations. Residential water meters are scheduled for installation starting May 31, 2010. Crews will be working in the Village daily from May 31 to June 9, and June 14 to completion. Please call Cindy at the Village office (403-722-3781) to schedule your water meter installation.
Main Street Asphalt Repair
Public Works have applied and packed cold mix asphalt over the patch on Main Street that resulted from a water line leak. The Street will be in good condition for the Bighorn Parade.
Crime Prevention Meeting
The Citizens & Police Action Committee are sponsoring a meeting at the Caroline Complex on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 7:30 PM.
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