NOTICES FOR RESIDENTS

NUISANCE GROUNDS HOURS OF OPERATION (Weather Permitting)

Effective immediately, and until further notice, the Milestone Nuisance Grounds will be opened and supervised on the following days and times:  (Except Statutory Holidays)

WEDNESDAY PICKUP

Domestic Household Garbage Only (Wednesday pick-up) - must be BAGGED in tied plastic garbage bags and set out in front on the street for pickup by 9:00 a.m.

If the garbage is unable to be collected on its regular day because of weather or any other reason, the public works crew will try to pick it up the next day.  If they are still unable to pick it up the following day, the garbage will then be picked up the next week on its regular day.

Please ensure your refuse is placed and secured in plastic bags and if put out prior to the morning of pickup, please deposit your bags in containers that will prevent it from being exposed and scattered by the elements or animals.  The total weight of the container should not exceed 50 lbs.

BACK LANES

There have been some problems when the lanes are used after a rain.  Not only do the lanes get rutted up badly but in some instances the adjacent private property has been damaged.  Council is respectively requesting your cooperation by not driving in the lanes after a rain until they have dried out.

RECREATIONAL BACKYARD FIRES

Are permitted in the town when a proper container or fire barrier is used.  You must utilize a metal screen or lid to contain and control ambers.  Also remember to use every precaution when having a backyard fire paying attention tot he weather conditions as your enjoyment may infringe on your neighbours.

YEARLY COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR DRINKING WATER

Saskatchewan Environment "Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Regulations" requires that at least once a year waterworks owners (Town of Milestone) provide notification to consumers of the quality of water produced and supplied, as well as information on the performance of the waterworks in submitting samples as required by the "Permit To Operate Waterworks".  This is to notify, pursuant to these regulations, that a summary of the Town of Milestone's water quality and sample submission compliance record is now available at the town office.  This information can also be seen online at www.saskh20.ca.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Each year volunteers make substantial contribution to your community.  The time and effort expended by all volunteers and their respective organization help in providing a great number of community programs, activities, and the operation of recreational facilities.  Without their participation, dedication and commitment to the community many of the services and programs provided in Milestone could not be funded or achieved.  All are important and play an integral part in the development and betterment of our community.  The numbers are varied and many, and each individual volunteer is as important as the organization itself.  There can never be too much emphasis made of the important contributions you make to the community.

PET LICENSES AND CONTROL

Please ensure your pet (dog or cat) is properly registered and licensed at the town office.  Pet licenses are $10.00 for each pet.  The registry ensures proper identification of your pet in the event it is impounded or otherwise required.

A pet control officer has been hired and any stray animal (running at large), whether licensed or not, can be taken to the Regina Humane Society where it will be impounded and euthanized if the attempt to find the owner fails.  Also, any person finding a stray animal can take the animal to the Humane Society.

ZONING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS - INTERIM DEVELOPMENT CONTROL BYLAW

Council is becoming increasingly more concerned with the administrative responsibilities in the enforcement of zoning and building regulations.  With these administrative responsibilities comes increased liability to local councils.  To address these concerns, Council passed an "Interim Development Control Bylaw".  The bylaw took effect May 11, 2004 and as of that date no person shall carry out any development within the town except with the written permission of the Council.  Every person must apply to Council for permission to carry out the development.  The "Development Permit" is separate and apart from the "Building Permit", "Moving Permit", and "Demolition Permit".  These permits were always, and continue to be necessary before any work commences.  Please contact the town for more information regarding the issuance of the permits.

NEW PAVEMENT, HEAVY TRAFFIC, EXTENDED PARKING OF VEHICLES ON STREETS, ETC.

The town will be making every effort to protect the new pavement by keeping heavy vehicles and traffic off the pavement.  Your cooperation is requested.  Stricter enforcement of the "Heavy Truck Route and Parking" provisions of the Town's Traffic Bylaw might be expected.  The town will be requesting RCMP assistance with this regard.  If you have occasion to bring heavy vehicles into Milestone please keep them on the truck route and park them on the CPR Right of Way at the south end of Main Street.

In accordance with the town's TRAFFIC CONTROL BYLAW, council is requesting your cooperation in ensuring that your vehicle(s) are not parked on the street for more than a 24 hour period.  This includes trailers, campers, buses, etc.  The extended parking of vehicles, etc. is not only in violation of the Bylaw but it creates undue and unnecessary hardship for street cleaning, street maintenance and snow removal operations.  It also creates an unsafe play area for small children as well as being unsafe for the general pedestrian traffic.  Also, if you are parking your trailer for extended periods of time on your property and/or on part of the boulevard, please be cognizant of your neighbour.  It may be blocking his view or may be causing them an inconvenience you may not be aware of.  Your consideration will be appreciated by all concerned.

Also, please ensure your vehicle is parked on the right-hand side of the street having regard to the direction in which the vehicle was proceeding.  If your vehicle is not parked in that manner and is hit or sustains damage, you may be liable for damages and your insurance may be void.  Also, it is in violation of the town's traffic bylaw and you may be fined if not parked in the proper manner.

RCMP POLICING MATTERS

The RCMP relies on public assistance with policing matters in the community.  The following are some ways your assistance can be given.

UNTIDY AND UNSIGHTLY PREMISES

(This includes abandoned, unregistered derelict and junked vehicles that meet the criteria pursuant to the Urban Municipality Act)

Our community has always been proud of being one of the cleanest and well kept places in the Province in which to live.  This is evident by the number of compliments received by the Town from visitors and ratepayers alike.  The Council feels it is extremely important to maintain this community driven standard and with everyone's cooperation, Council is sure this standard will be maintained and Milestone will continue to be a "Showcase Town" for all visitors.

RECYCLING

A multi-recycling container is located at the south end of Main Street.  Please ensure you separate according to the following categories:

When the recycling bin is full please notify the town office.  Arrangements will be made to have the bin replaced.  This is usually a 1 or a 2-day turnaround. Please flatten all cardboard (do not place full boxes of flattened cardboard in the bins - place them in individually, this creates less bulk.)  Please do not place recyclable material beside the bin - Be patient:  Wait until the bin is replaced.

Members of Town Council are as follows:

Mayor: Richard Galbraith

Councillors:  Bernie Churko, Judy Moorhead, Bev Siebert, Neil Garratt, Michelle Henry, Jeff Brown