CAO Report - June 1, 2010
Date: (Tuesday, June 1, 2010)
Community Events Committee
The community events committee will meet regularly at the arena at 10:30am on the second Thursday of every month. Recent events in the Village include the Big Horn Parade and the annual yard sale at the Museum, both of which took place on May 22.
Upcoming events in Caroline for 2010 include:
- 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.
Municipal Election
The 2010 Municipal election will be held in the Village in October, nomination day is scheduled for September 20. The Government of Alberta is hosting a free education session for prospective Councillors on August 31, 2010 in Red Deer. For more information, go to: http://www.elections2010.info/seminars/prospective-candidates
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.
Caroline Promotional Video
The Village, as a member of the Central Alberta Economic Partnership, recently received our promotional video that was contracted this past year. For the time being, this video can be viewed on-line at http://www.centralalberta.ab.ca/caep_tv.html
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
Water meter installation began on May 31. Crews will be working in the Village daily from May 31 to June 9, and June 14 to completion. In addition to sending letters to residents, with information around the installation and booking process, staff have been contacting residents to arrange appointments. If you have not yet set up an appointment to get your water meter, please call the Village office (403-722-3781) to schedule your water meter installation.
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.
Mountain Sunset Manor
Staff have been advised that Mountain Sunset Manor currently has two one bedroom units for rent. This is subsidized housing available for seniors (65 years of age or older) so rent is geared to income, calculated at 30% of line 150 of the Notice of Assessment (total income). There is more information at www.rockyseniors.com
Provincial Election
Elections Alberta is seeking interested candidates to serve as Returning Officers and Election Clerks for the next Provincial Election. Any interested parties can get more information at www.elections.ab.ca between May 25 and June 14, 2010.
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