Colman
City of Colman Council Meeting January 9, 2017
The City of Colman Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Gloria Van Duyn at 6:00 pm on January 9, 2017 at Colman City Hall. Council present: Mike Uhing, Brad Schroeder, David Voelker, Ben Elhoff, Roger Broghammer, and Russ May. Also present: Finance Officer, Michael Hauglid, and Public Works Supervisor Grant Groos. Present for all or some of the meeting: Luke Moeller from First District and Bernadette Lex.
The minutes from the December 12th regular meeting and the December 28th end of the year meeting were presented. Motion was made by Uhing and seconded by Schroeder to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Luke Moeller from First District was present to discuss updating the comprehensive land use plan and zoning regulations. The last time the plan was done back in 1998. Moeller went over the process with the council. A subcommittee will meet once every 3 to 4 weeks to go over the plan and zoning ordinances. The first meeting with a couple council members will be on January 30th to begin the process.
The Electrical Line Burial Project was discussed. Supplies are currently being delivered. Loan process with Heartland is discussed.
HWY 34 Watermain Project was discussed. Bids will be opened on January 18th at 11:00 am at City Hall.
December’s financials were presented. Motion was made by Schroeder and seconded by Broghammer to approve the financials as presented. Motion carried.
Bills were presented. Motion was made by Broghammer and seconded by Schroeder to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.
34 Stop-581.19, AmeriPride-75.95, Avenet, inc.-90.00, Big Sioux Community Water-2406.00, Booster -140.00, Busser Electric -130.64, CenturyLink-38.79, City of Colman/utilities-5346.29, Colman Building Center -181.00, Crossroads-160.43, Dept of Revenue (Sales Tax)-6907.45, East River Electric-6065.85, Eng Services -3229.40, First District -626.93, Garbage N More -340.00, Gloria Van Duyn -100.00, Govenor's Inn -184.00, Greg's Place-755.31, HD Supply -204.00, Heartland -64997.38, Johnson Brothers Excavation-754.83, Kim Brendsel -265.00, Lake Co. International -20.80, Lewis Drug -50.89, Michelle Fritz -10.00, Midwest Alarm Company -452.39, Moody County Enterprise -243.47, Moody County Sheriff -2443.43, OASI-887.94, One Office Supplies -576.21, Payroll-12141.43, SD Housing-2034.83, SDRS-1123.68, SDRS Supplemental-650.00, Sheffield Financal -1664.46, Sioux Valley Energy-890.90, T&R Service -5558.28, Tim's Repair -16.99, U.S. Postal Service -99.67, Vanco Payment Solutions -17.75, Vast Broadband -444.98, Western Area Power Admin -13074.51
The Colman Development Corporation wants to give a $10,000 donation to the city, but want to know what the money would be used for. Motion was made by May and seconded by Voelker to put the $10,000 into an account to go towards the swimming pool project. Motion carried.
The Colman Development Corporation also have another $10,000 they would like to put towards an LED sign to go along HWY 34. Motion was made by May and seconded by Broghammer to accept the donation if the CDC accepts having the sign bought and built in 2018 because the sign was not budgeted for 2017. Aye- May, Broghammer, Schroeder, Elhoff, and Voelker voted Aye. Uhing votes Nay. Motion carried.
The 2017 election was discussed. The following terms will expire: Mike Uhing (Ward I- 2-year term), David Voelker (Ward II- 2-year term), and Roger Broghammer (Ward III- 2-year term). Petitions can be circulated beginning January 27th. Petitions need to be filed at the city office by 5:00 pm on February 24th.
Employee Reports
• Grant Groos going to the rural water ATC conference in Pierre
• Updating the Christmas lights
• The gun range
Committee/Project Reports
• Broghammer, May, and Schroeder volunteer to be on the Land Use Plan Committee
• The new locks at the bar
• Flyers for the golf membership drive
• Sprinkler heads being taken out at Jim Thompson’s house at 610 S Allen Ave from county plows
• The gun range
• Terry and Jennifer Thompson want to do a Dave Ramsey’s financial peace Sundays at 5:00 pm at the community center and asked if the city would waive the rental fee
The following salaries/rates have been approved for 2017: Grant Groos- $1,875.00 semi-monthly, Mike Solum- $1,667.00 semi-monthly, Michael Hauglid- $1,479.00 semi-monthly, Les Hildebrandt- $10.00/hr, Kyle Broghammer- $10.25, Kari Wittrock- $11.00/hr, Cathy Schultz- $9.50, Mayor- $200 a month, plus $50 per regular meeting and $50 per special meeting attended, Councilpersons- $100 per regular meeting, plus $50 per special meeting attended. A full-time employee can receive insurance through another insurance carrier; the City will pay the premium for only the city employee’s portion of the insurance coverage up to the maximum of $275. Employees must show proof of insurance to receive the reimbursement.
Motion was made by Broghammer and seconded by Uhing to adjourn at 8:05 pm.
Attest
Mayor Gloria Van Duyn
Finance Officer Michael Hauglid
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