Moving on, the council reviewed the minutes of the January 13, 2021, regular meeting before Councillor Rowland made a motion to accept the minutes; the motion carried. With no delegations present, the council reviewed the financials for the town. The list of accounts was also reviewed. Councilor Petracek made a motion to approve which was carried. Esterhazy Town Foreman Gord Meyer gave a report to the council of what the town maintenance staff have been doing for the last two weeks. After, Community Development and Recreation Director Brenda Redman gave her report to the council. The Dana Antal Arena was discussed. Even though minor hockey will be shutting down in March, the figure skating club would still like to use the ice; therefore, the arena will remain open. The Esterhazy Curling Club has closed down, the S.N. Boreen Center is open and going strong with walking the Hall, the Community Affordability Grant has been applied to the curling rink and arena, and the town will be
A planning and development report was given by Acting Administrator Thorley. Regarding Bylaw 769-20, Councillor Nickel made a motion for the first reading of Bylaw 769-20 which was carried. A request to remove some Elm trees was made by a property owner. Councillor Petracek made a motion to remove the Elm trees at the property owner s expense; motion carried. A recreation report was then given by Brenda Redman. She informed the council that skating ice around the campground has been put in by the town at the campground with positive feedback from the public. The Dana Antal Arena is booked up until Christmas. Esterhazy Flour Mill tenders are coming in and will close soon. A $49,000 grant was received from the Provincial Government Heritage. The ‘Light the Night’ contest is going well.