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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HOT SPRINGS
December 21, 2009
A regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Hot Springs, South Dakota, was convened on December 21, 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, David Burris, Charles Catlett, Raymond Ecoffey, Barry Field, Bobbie Hamaker, Georgia Pomrenke and Truman Savery.
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| Members Absent: |
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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
and City Attorney Carole Boos. |
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| Agenda: |
Mayor DeVries added Executive Session for legal matters before Old Business and approval of the revised Airport Contract under Old Business.
Moved by Atchley, seconded by Burris to approve the amended agenda.
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| Minutes: |
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Hamaker to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 7, 2009.
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| Claims: |
Moved by Burris, seconded by Catlett to approve the bills in between totaling $66,374.87.
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Atchley to approve current claims totaling $173,278.55.
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| Communications from the Public: |
| Police Chief Evans requested authorization to reserve a vehicle from Joe Watt Auto Sales Inc. in Vinita, OK. Moved by Atchley, seconded by Ecoffey to authorize Police Chief Evans to reserve a vehicle for 2010. |
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| Hearing: |
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| Ordinance: |
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| Old Business: |
Executive Session:
Moved by Atchley, seconded by Burris to go into executive session at 7:10 p.m. City Attorney Carole Boos attended. Executive Session ended at 7:25 p.m.
Tabled Motion was acted on. Moved by Catlett, seconded by Savery to approve the claim for the final payment of $26,300.81 for 2009 golf course revenues to Steve and Carla Simunek, Atchley voted no.
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Pomrenke to accept the low bid of $62,999.00 from Butler Machinery Company of Rapid City, SD for a Compact Wheel loader with the option of 1.2yd Cat Light Duty Bucket and Grapple for $4,161.00 for a total of $67,160.00, no vote taken. Moved by Atchley, seconded by Ecoffey to table the motion until a decision has been made on the Material Recovery Facility, Ecoffey and Atchley voted yes. Vote taken on original motion was Ecoffey and Atchley voted no, all others voted yes; motion carried.
Moved by Savery, seconded by Catlett to approve the revised Contract No. 2010-3 with Keith Miller, Airport Manager.
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| Resolution: |
Moved by Atchley, seconded by Hamaker to adopt Resolution 2009-33, a resolution to surplus Lot 18, Block 4, Grandview Place Addition and Lots 13 & 14, Block 8, Cold Springs Addition.
Moved by Ecoffey, seconded by Burris to adopt Resolution 2009-34, a resolution amending in the Personnel Manual, Policy 7, relating to vacation hours earned and when it can be used.
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Hamaker to adopt Resolution 2009-35, a resolution authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program Grant Application and Certifying Minimum Water and Wastewater Rates.
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| Personnel: |
Fern Santa, Pro Shop, season ended on October 1, 2009. Floyd Merkel, Pro Shop, season ended on November 17, 2009. Amanda Watts temporary hire at the Pro Shop at $7.25 effective December 4, 2009. Kim Landers temporary hire at the Pro Shop at $7.25 effective December 11, 2009. Jay Miles, Street Department, status changes from seasonal to full time Maintenance I at $9.99 effective January 4, 2010.
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| New Busines: |
Moved by Atchley, seconded by Burris to approve City Attorney Carole Boos to represent the City vs James Sowards in small claims court.
Moved by Atchley, seconded by Burris to approve the operating agreement with Fresh Start Convenience Stores, Inc. for an off-sale liquor license.
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Hamaker to approve the operating agreement with Sonny’s Super Foods for an off-sale liquor license.
Moved by Catlett, seconded by Burris to approve the operating agreement with Lynn’s Dakotamart for an off-sale liquor license.
Moved by Burris, seconded by Pomrenke to authorize the Mayor to sign a Memo of Understanding with the Hot Springs School for the Mueller Center and the City’s usage of the school facilities for 2010. |
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| Mayor Report: |
Mayor and City Council received information from Gary Baker on the City of Hot Springs Comprehensive Development Plan Updates and Revisions.
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| Committee Reports: |
Administrative-Promotion: Councilman Barry Field said they discussed wage schedules.
Public Works: Councilman Charles Catlett said they are still working out figures on the Material Recovery Facility. They will meet again on December 29th at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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| Executive Session: |
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| Adjournment: |
Being no further business to come before the Council, moved by Atchley, seconded by Pomrenke to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.
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| Approved: |
| Don DeVries, Mayor |
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| Attest: |
| Cheryl Wait, Finance Officer |
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