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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HOT SPRINGS
May 18, 2009
A regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Hot Springs, South Dakota, was convened on May 18, 2009 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at the Mueller Center with Mayor Don DeVries presiding.
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| Members Present: |
Mayor Don DeVries, Carl Atchley, Charles Catlett, Raymond Ecoffey, Barry Field, Donald Patitz, Georgia Pomrenke and Jose Trinidad
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| Members Absent: |
| Charles Easterby |
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| ALL ACTIONS RECORDED IN THESE MINUTES
WERE BY UNANIMOUS VOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED |
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| Staff Present: |
Finance Officer Cheryl Wait, Assistant Finance Officer Debbie Romey
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| Agenda: |
Moved by Atchley, seconded by Pomrenke to approve the agenda.
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| Minutes: |
| Moved by Catlett, seconded by Atchley to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 4, 2009. |
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| Claims: |
Moved by Pomrenke, seconded by Field to approve the bills in between totaling $62,854.51. Moved by Ecoffey, seconded by Catlett to approve current claims totaling $81,727.16.
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| Communications from the Public: |
Jeff LaRive followed up after his meeting with Public Works and asked if something was going to be done about the drainage problem. Mayor DeVries said they are going to work on it.
Don Olstad asked the council to rethink the main extension policies for new developments, city should do districts on them and remove the time frame of 5 years.
Don Olstad asked the Mayor and City Council to eliminate the phone usage by councilmen to attend the council meetings. Mayor DeVries and City Attorney Ginsbach will look into the matter. |
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| Hearing: |
Mayor DeVries opened the hearing at 7:05 p.m. to the public for comments regarding the Public Progress Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant for Fall River Health Services, Blaise Emerson with Black Hills Local Government was present to take questions, no comments heard. Mayor DeVries closed the hearing.
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| Ordinance: |
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| Old Business: |
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| Resolution: |
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Trinidad to adopt Resolution 2009-14, a resolution setting wage scales for the Recreation Department for 2009.
Moved by Ecoffey, seconded by Atchley to adopt Resolution 2009-15, a resolution listing former utility customers having a water deposit on file which is refundable to them.
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| Personnel: |
The following hires are seasonal positions: Jay Miles was rehired in the Street department at $7.25/hr effective May 11, 2009. Drew Hill was rehired in the Parks department at $7.25/hr effective May 15, 2009. Jerred Tarrell and Jake Johnson were hired in the Parks department at $6.75/hr effective May 15, 2009. Tom McNulty and Robert ODea were rehired at the Golf Course at $8.36/hr effective May 4, 2009. Nate Burgess was hired at the Golf Course at $7.25/hr effective May 13, 2009.
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Field to approve the transfer of Laird Heidebrink from the Golf Course to the Cemetery at $8.50/hr effective May 18, 2009.
Patricia Schuh and Linda Stoll from $10.10/hr to $10.35/hr on May 9.
Recreation Instructors for the 2009 recreation season: Jim Hayes, $10.35/hr; Jami Klippenstein, $10.35/hr; Scott Harkless, $10.35/hr; Connie Phelps, $10.35/hr; Dana Nachtigall, $10.35/hr; Ben Kramer, $10.35/hr; Jon Uhl, $10.35/hr; Tana White, $9.95/hr; Denise Haden, $10.35/hr; Barry Hanson, $9:15/hr;, $10.35/hr; Michelle Stevens and Alan Stevens at $8.55/hr.
Recreation Aides for the 2009 recreation season: Madison Prehiem, $7.40/hr; Mary Ginsbach, $7.25/hr; Kelsey Krueger, $7.25/hr; Lindsey Livesay, $7.25/hr; Kylie Van Wagner, $7.25/hr; Chris Housley, $7.55/hr; David Housley $7.55/hr; Brianna Williamson, 7.25/hr; Sarah Geiser, $7.40/hr; Sandra McPherson, $7.40/hr; and Thomas Mossman, $7.40/hr; Cassidy Schoenfelder, $7.25/hr; Anna Schumacher, $7.25/hr and Brooke Thompson, $7.25/hr.
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| New Busines: |
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Trinidad to set a public hearing for the Highway 18 Sewer Line Temporary Bypass and Permanent Replacement Project on June 1, 2009 at 7:30.
Fall River County accepted the low bid from M. G. Oil for 8,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline for $1.9636 per gallon.
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Field to put a maximum of 1,000 pounds per punch on the Material Recovery Facility punch cards effective July 1, 2009.
Moved by Trinidad, seconded by Catlett to approve the amended Exhibit A mentioned in the Right of Way for Black Hills Power for the land located at the Hot Springs Airport.
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| Mayor Report: |
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Pomrenke to appoint the following individuals to the Planning Commission: Adam Heath 2008-2013, Don Olstad 2009-2014, Paul Schuchardt 2006-2011, Jean Meadows 2007-2012, Jim Stevens 2006-2011, Bruce Van Vleet 2006-2011 and Gary Baker 2008-2013.
Mayor DeVries talked about SRF loans and Rural Development loans.
Mayor DeVries said the street department will be washing the streets on May 27th and 28th.
Mayor DeVries said he has been approached about the City selling water to Buffalo Gap.
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| Committee Reports: |
Public Safety:
Councilman Field said they discussed the handicapped parking spots and Foreman Weisser has scheduled the work to be done. The next meeting is May 20th at 1:30 at City Hall.
Public Works:
Councilman Catlett said they discussed a paving district at Boulder Falls. The next meeting is May 19th at 1:30 at City Hall.
Public Works Engineer Tracy Bastian gave an update on the following projects: the sewer departments outfall line on Fall River Road, Happy Hollow sewer line project and possibly some water lines, Cold Brook Project is near completion, ramps are installed on the skateboard park, grants for the Butler Park trails, grants for expanding the Freedom Trails, different options for the fountain in Centennial Park. Mayor DeVries asked the Council if they agreed to allow Gerald Collogan to arrange for the volunteers and contractors and get donations for the renovation of the existing fountain per the plans given to Public Works Engineer Tracy Bastian, who will over see the project. No one disagreed.
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| Adjournment: |
Being no further business to come before the Council, moved by Trinidad, seconded by Atchley to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
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| Approved: |
| Don DeVries, Mayor |
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| Attest: |
| Cheryl Wait, Finance Officer |
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