Council appointed Councillor Shaun Henry as Deputy Mayor for a term of two years, effective immediately, to fill the vacant position left by former councillor Ken Francis who announced his resignation at the January 29 meeting. 

Tessa Sautner represented the 2017 Youth Committee to accept the Saskatchewan Municipal Award from Mayor Rod Perkins, which was presented to the Town of Kindersley at the annual convention of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) in early February to recognize the Youth Committee initiative.

Kindersley Minor Ball rep Chad Miller was the second delegation of the evening, providing Council with an update on planned improvements for Kindersley ball fields in 2018, which include the proposed purchase of a new aerator and in-field groomer.

A by-election to fill the vacated seat of Councillor has been set for April 11, 2018, and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bernie Morton was appointed as Returning Officer.

In accordance with Bylaw 05-16, Council approved a motion that requires every candidate of municipal office to obtain a current Criminal Record Check at the candidate’s expense, and to include the results of this Criminal Record Check with the candidate’s completed Nomination Form.

Council also set the following remuneration rates for election officials:

	Regular Poll	Advance Poll
Returning Officer	$300	$0
Deputy Returning Officer	$175	$75
Poll/Election Clerk	$140	$60
Constable	$100	$50

        

In addition to the rates of remuneration, meal allowances were also approved for the amounts of $14 for lunch and $19 for supper, unless a meal is otherwise provided.

Council directed the Mayor and CAO to enter into a Management Agreement with Jody Deiana for management of the upper lounge in the West Central Events Centre.

At the request of the Friends of Kinsmen Park committee, Council discussed the potential to add additional lane lighting along the back alley of 4th Ave W adjacent to Kinsmen Park to enhance safety for users of the park.

The Mayor and CAO were also directed to approve a task order as provided by AECOM in relation to wastewater upgrades in the amount of no more than $162,750 plus taxes. Funds required for this project at to be a part of the annual 2018 operating budget.

The Animal Control Bylaw 03-18 was given second reading and third reading (with an amendment to include a definition and clause for “service dogs”) before being subsequently adopted and put into effect.