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The Common Council for the City of Faith, South Dakota met in regular session on November 17, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Community Center. Mayor Haines called the meeting to order, Brown called roll call, and Mayor Haines led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council members present: Chapman(by Phone), Hellekson, Shalla(by Phone), Stern(by Phone) and Trainor.
Council members absent: Brown
Others in attendance were: Sandy Rasmussen, Matt Schackow, Loretta Passolt and Debbie Brown.
Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Trainor to approve the agenda removing item #9. Golden West updated Contract. Motion carried.
Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Trainor to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2020 meeting. Motion carried.
CLAIMS APPROVED:
The following claims were presented and read:
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|Tracie Henderson |Ambulance Conference | $ 70.00 |
|Cash |ATM Cash | $ 2,600.00 |
|First National Bank |Federal Excise Tax | $ 475.24 |
|First National Bank |Withholding & SS | $ 3,537.67 |
|First National Bank |Credit Card Fees | $ 442.49 |
|First National Bank |911 Surcharge | $ 297.50 |
|First National Bank |Sales Tax | $ 4,007.49 |
|First National Bank |Ambulance Loan | $ 881.00 |
|Aflac |Supplemental Insurance (Oct) | $ 454.68 |
|Aflac |Supplemental Insurance (Nov) | $ 454.68 |
|Wellmark |Health Insurance | $ 13,567.35 |
|ANCO Underground |Electrical Work | $ 357.14 |
|Border States Electric Supply |Telephone/Fiber Project | $ 426.16 |
|Church Of Christ |Deposit Refunds | $ 175.00 |
|Faith Independent |Publishing | $ 269.87 |
|Faith Public/School Library |Reimburse for Grant | $ 2,000.00 |
|Farmers Union Oil |Fuel | $ 1,628.09 |
|Golden West Technologies |DSL Services | $ 736.64 |
|J&J Truck & Autobody |Ambulance | $ 500.00 |
|Jerome Beverage, Inc. |Beer | $ 546.10 |
|Johnson Brothers Of SD |Liquor | $ 905.79 |
|Keepitsafe, Inc. |Back Ups | $ 84.00 |
|Lynn's Dakotamart |Supplies | $ 186.84 |
|M & D Food Shop |Fuel | $ 184.41 |
|Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. |Ambulance Cylinder Rental | $ 125.55 |
|Meade County Auditor |Dispatch Expenses | $ 670.45 |
|Meade County Weed & Pest |Weed Control | $ 2,224.47 |
|Mid America Computer Corp. |Toll Messages & Cabs Processing Charge | $ 621.40 |
|Mid-American Research Chemical |Janitorial Supplies | $ 604.93 |
|Niederwerder, Jaclyn |Deposit Refund - Phone | $ 75.00 |
|Northwest Beverage Inc. |Beer | $ 1,489.65 |
|Oak Hill Consulting |Consulting | $ 1,452.00 |
|Physician's Claims Company |Ambulance Billing | $ 761.28 |
|Power Plan OIB |MV Parts | $ 354.10 |
|Pressure Services, Inc. |Supplies | $ 173.32 |
|Republic National Distributing |Liquor | $ 2,606.73 |
|Ricks Auto, LLC |Repairs & Maintenance | $ 199.00 |
|Rockmount Research & Alloys, Inc |Supplies | $ 693.38 |
|S & S Road Runner Company |Food | $ 210.80 |
|Southern Glazer's Of SD |Liquor | $ 625.00 |
|Tri State Water, Inc. |Water | $ 25.30 |
|Weierke's Septic Service |Pump Septic Tanks | $ 150.00 |
|Municipal Pipe Tool |Sewer Project | $ 65,049.28 |
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|Iron Horse Ag Service |MV Parts | $ 44.64 |
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|Parts Barn, LLC |Repair & Maintenance | $ 980.18 |
| |FCC&D | |
|Patty Hauser |Christmas Promotion Supplies | $ 248.59 |
Chapman made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to approve Page 1, 2 and FCC&D of the claims as presented.
Trainor made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to retire into executive session at 7:06 PM to discuss possible litigation per SDCL 1-25-2(3). Motion carried.
Mayor Haines declared the Council out of executive session at 7:16 PM.
Shalla made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to table Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC – Sewer Project - $65,049.28 and approve the rest. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Trainor left the table. Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Chapman to approve Page 3 of the claims as presented. Four - yes votes. Motion carried. Trainor came back to the table.
The October revenues were $250,730.33 and the October expenditures were $260,245.52.
Approve Fill In Police Officer:
Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Trainor to approve to hire John Rhoden as fill in police officer at the certified hourly wage of $17.00 an hour. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 11-17-2020-01 (Transfers):
Trainor introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 11-17-2020-01
WHEREAS the City of Faith needs to transfer and that the Finance Officer be authorized to transfer funds as of October 31, 2020 in accordance with the adopted Budget Plan:
830.00 from General to Ambulance Restricted Cash
3,500.00 from Electric to Capital Outlay
500.00 from Water to Capital Outlay
1,650.00 from Sewer to Capital Outlay
6,000.00 from Telephone to Capital Outlay
3,144.68 from Liquor to General
10,000.00 from Telephone to General
10,000.00 from Electric to General
Seconded by Hellekson. All yes votes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Reading of Ordinance No 344 (2020 Supplemental Budget):
Trainor made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 344 (2020 Supplemental Budget). All yes votes. Motion carried.
Approve Liquor License Renewals:
Shalla made a motion, seconded by Trainor to approve the following Liquor License Renewal:
Municipal Liquor Store: Retail (On-Sale) Liquor and Package (Off-Sale) Liquor
VFW: Retail (On-Sale) Liquor
Two R Bar: Retail (On-Sale) Liquor
Vilas Pharmacy: Retail (On- Off Sale) Wine and Cider
Lynns Dakotamart: Retail (On- Off Sale) Wine and Cider
All yes votes. Motion carried.
Hail Damage Claim and Repairs Needed:
There were several areas of City property that were affected by the hail storm on July 20,2020 and the adjuster has sent out their estimate for a total of $73,376.69 plus depreciation if repaired $6,570.52 for a grand total of $79,947.21. Some of the repairs will have to be done next spring/ summer.
Sensus Meter Reading Equipment:
The meter reader has not been working correctly and when talking to the distributor, they stated that piece of equipment is no longer supported and would have to be replaced at $9,650. Jon was able to purchase a battery and it is working for now. In the future there might be a grant to help with purchasing a radio read option for water and electric.
2021 Salaries:
Mayor Haines stated Council needs to look over the salaries before the next meeting.
Christmas Party or Faith Bucks:
Shalla made a motion, seconded by Chapman to approve $30 Faith Bucks in lieu of a Christmas Party. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Approve to Advertise for Fill In Landfill:
Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Shalla to approve to advertise for fill in landfill operator. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Trainor to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Debbie Brown, Finance Officer Glen Haines, Mayor
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