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The Common Council for the City of Faith, South Dakota met in regular session on September 15, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Community Center.  President Brown called the meeting to order, Brown called roll call, and Trainor led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council members present: Brown, Chapman, Hellekson, Shalla, Stern and Trainor.

Others in attendance were:  Jon Collins, Laurence Butler(by phone), Matt Schackow, Brad Engbarth, Loretta Passolt and Debbie Brown.

Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Stern to approve the agenda removing items #3. Executive Session – Personnel, #4. Hire Fill In Bartender and #9. Ordinance No. 344 - 1st Reading.  Motion carried.

Chapman made a motion, seconded by Shalla to approve the minutes of the September 1 & 8, 2020 meetings.  Motion carried.

CLAIMS APPROVED:

    The following claims were presented and read:

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|Cash |ATM Cash | $ 3,860.00 |

|Cash |ATM Cash | $ 2,200.00 |

|Wellmark |Health Insurance | $ 15,696.37 |

|First National Bank |Federal Excise Tax | $ 458.46 |

|First National Bank |Withholding & SS | $ 2,978.55 |

|First National Bank |Credit Card Fees | $ 454.90 |

|First National Bank |911 Surcharge | $ 300.00 |

|First National Bank |Aviation Fees | $ 93.75 |

|First National Bank |Sales Tax | $ 6,892.43 |

|Aflac |Supplemental Insurance | $ 570.14 |

|First National Bank |Ambulance Loan | $ 881.00 |

|Companion |Dental Insurance | $ 1,163.17 |

|Axon Enterprise, Inc. |Police Equipment | $ 2,376.00 |

|Butler Insurance Agency |Insurance | $ 56,460.00 |

|Faith Independent |Publishing | $ 546.21 |

|Faith Lumber Company |Supplies | $ 994.35 |

|Farmers Union Oil |Fuel | $ 1,114.92 |

|Golden West Internet Solutions |HD Subscriber Count/Charge & DSL Services | $ 728.38 |

|Jerome Beverage, Inc. |Beer | $ 744.80 |

|Johnson Brothers of SD |Liquor | $ 3,744.99 |

|KLJ Engineering LLC |Professional Services - Airport | $ 79,969.76 |

|KeepItSafe, Inc. |Back Ups | $ 84.00 |

|Lynn's DakotaMart |Supplies | $ 40.02 |

|Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. |Cylinder Rental | $ 125.55 |

|Meade County Auditor |Dispatch Expenses | $ 816.41 |

|Mid America Computer Corp. |Toll Messages | $ 657.77 |

|Mid-American Research Chemical |Supplies | $ 111.03 |

|Northwest Beverage Inc. |Beer | $ 946.00 |

|Oak Hill Consulting |Consulting | $ 528.00 |

|Ricks Auto, LLC |Repair & Maintenance | $ 54.00 |

|Servall Towel & Linen |Supplies | $ 605.39 |

|Vilas Pharmacy & Healthcare |Supplies | $ 20.92 |

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|Chapman's Electronic Shop |Fire Dept Radios | $ 285.00 |

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|Parts Barn, LLC |Supplies | $ 32.96 |

Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Stern to approve Page 1 of the claims as presented. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Chapman left the table. Trainor made a motion, seconded by Stern to approve Page 2 of the claims as presented. Five - yes votes. Motion carried. Chapman came back to the table.

Trainor left the table. Chapman made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to approve Page 3 of the claims as presented. Five - yes votes. Motion carried. Trainor came back to the table.

The August revenues were $394,421.96 and the August expenditures were $164,228.24.

Telephone Fiber Project Quotes:

The following three quotes for the Fiber Project Labor were submitted to Oak Hill Consulting(Telephone Engineer):

Alternate 1(Wiring) Alternate 2(Locate)

Push Inc. $800,196.00 $275 an hour $30,537.50

NCS $768,317.64 $265 an hour $21,182.50

Engbarth Drilling $667,192.00 $160 an hour No Quote

The following quotes for materials were submitted to Oak Hill Consulting(Telephone Engineer):

MST’s, Drops and CO Frame Modules $36,911.75

Hand Holes and Pedestals $48,184.54

Inner Duct, Splice Cases, Misc. Materials and fiber $29,278.68

Larry Butler, Oak Hill Consulting, was on the phone and explained the quotes. Brad Engbarth with Engbarth Drilling was present and spoke about his quote. There is not a quote for locating but Jon Collins is able to do the locating of the current utilities. Chapman made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to approve to take Engbarth Drilling’s labor quote of $667,192.00, the alternate 1 (wiring) quote of $160 an hour and the materials quotes as submitted. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Janitor Acceptance:

Kristy Spencer accepted the janitor position and is able to start on October 5th, 2020.

Approve Grant and Purchase of Bullet Proof Vests:

Chief Schackow stated that last fall the Council approved to apply for the grant and the grant was received. Schackow stated the vests will be ordered at $2,701.00 from Lakota Contracting. Stern made a motion, seconded by Chapman to approve the grant and the purchase of the vests. All yes votes.

Resolution No. 09-15-2020-01 (Transfers):

Hellekson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 09-15-2020-01

WHEREAS the City of Faith needs to transfer and that the Finance Officer be authorized to transfer funds as of August 31, 2020 in accordance with the adopted Budget Plan:

1,190.00 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

4,789.12 from Liquor to General

Seconded by Stern. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 09-15-2020-02(FUSC):

Trainor introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

Resolution 09-15-2020-02

A Resolution Passed Pursuant to the Revised Ordinances Title 8 – Utilities Establishing Regulations, Rates, and Charges for Utility Services for the City of Faith, South Dakota:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Revised Ordinances, Title 8 – Utilities, the Common Council is authorized to establish regulations, rates, and charges for all utility services by Resolution, it is hereby

RESOLVED that the following regulations, rates and changing those rates contained in

RESOLUTION NO. 09-20-16-02 which new rates will be effective on October 1, 2020:

FUSC-Federal Universal Service Charge:

27.1 % on Interstate Long Distance, ARC and Subscriber Line Charge

Seconded by Stern. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Approve Janitor Job Description Change:

Chapman made a motion, seconded by Trainor to table. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Sewer Camera:

Jon Collins brought the following three quotes for a sewer camera that he has researched:

Northern Tool & Pipe $6,918.00

Tool Up $6,380.45

Alliance Technology, LLC $6,145.00

Trainor made a motion, seconded by Chapman to purchase the sewer camera from Alliance Technology, LLC. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Executive Session – Possible Litigation:

Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Trainor to retire into executive session at 7:37 PM to discuss possible litigation per SDCL 1-25-2(3). Motion carried.

President Brown declared the Council out of executive session at 8:25 PM.

Shalla made a motion, seconded by Chapman to adjourn. Motion carried.

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Debbie Brown, Finance Officer Jeff Brown, President

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