The Common Council for the City of Faith, South Dakota met in regular session on January 6, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Community Center. Mayor Haines called the meeting to order, called roll call, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council members present: Inghram, Stocklin, Varland, Walker, and Harper. Murray arrived at 9:30 P.M.
Others in attendance were: Paul Enos, Arlen and Cindy Frankfurth, Terry Mayer, Jarvis and Marilyn Palmer, Angel Kennedy, Chris Haskell, and Shane Ayres.
Inghram made motion, seconded by Stocklin to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Stocklin made motion, seconded by Walker to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2003 meeting. Motion carried.
CLAIMS APPROVED:
The following claims were presented and read:
Utility Department / Salaries / $ 5,734.28Finance Office / Salaries / $ 5,008.27
Police Department / Salaries / $ 4,465.94
Bar & Liquor Store / Salaries / $ 3,147.16
Janitor / Salaries / $ 962.41
Ambulance Department / Salaries / $ 4,335.27
Christopher Murray / Councilman / $ 369.40
Larry Walker / Councilman / $ 369.40
Glen Haines / Mayor / $ 332.46
Karen Inghram / Councilman / $ 369.40
Mike Stocklin / Councilman / $ 323.22
Paul Harper / Councilman / $ 369.40
Ann Varland / Councilman / $ 369.40
Shane Ayres / Meter Reader / $ 164.57
Sandy Engel / Library Supervisor / $ 77.93
Linda Olson / Library Aide / $ 467.16
James Crockford / Part Time Labor / $ 177.32
A&B Business Equipment / Copier Service Agreement / $ 120.00
Amcon Distributing / Food for resale / $ 389.79
Auto Center II / Repair & Maintenance / $ 118.32
Black Hills Chemical Company / Janitor Supplies / $ 325.30
Cellular One / Ambulance Phone / $ 29.50
City of Faith / Apply Deposit to Bill / $ 75.00
Linda Collins / Darts for Dart Machine / $ 14.76
Department of Revenue / Laboratory Services / $ 12.00
Dupree Oil Company / Aviation Fuel / $ 2,928.75
Faith Community Health Clinic / Health Subsidy / $ 9,500.00
Faith Independent / Publishing / $ 274.29
Faith Lumber Company / Supplies / $ 339.82
Farmers State Bank / Safe Deposit Boxes / $ 80.00
Farmers Union Oil Company / Gasoline / $ 912.42
Four Seasons Coffee Service / Coffee / $ 62.64
Frito-Lay / Food for resale / $ 29.84
Glen Haines / Mileage, Meals, Reimb. Supplies / $ 181.56
Ace Inghram/Mabel Inghram / Deposit Refund / $ 35.00
Jerome Beverage / Beer / $ 2,737.40
Johnson Western Wholesale, Inc. / Liquor / $ 2,750.35
Lynn's Dakotamart / Supplies / $ 292.81
M&D Oil Company / Fuel Oil / $ 1,199.22
M&D Food Shop / Gas / $ 1,360.28
Midwest Coca Cola / Food for Resale / $ 77.50
Northwest Distributing Co. / Beer / $ 8,221.95
Olson's Carpet & Furniture / Carpet for Library / $ 6,330.00
Ricks Auto / Repairs & Maintenance / $ 67.00
Roy's Pronto Auto Parts / Parts / $ 85.00
SD Airport Management Assoc. / Membership Dues / $ 25.00
SD Government Finance Officers / Membership Dues / $ 20.00
SD Municipal Electric Association / Membership Dues / $ 395.00
SD Municipal Liquor Association / Membership Dues / $ 25.00
SD Police Chiefs' Association / Membership Dues / $ 95.68
SD Association of Code Enforcement / Membership Dues / $ 40.00
SD Municipal League / Membership Dues / $ 363.68
SDML Workers Compensation Fund / Workers Comp Insurance / $ 8,521.00
Servall Towel & Linen Supply / Janitor / $ 93.92
Servall Towel & Linen Supply / Janitor / $ 126.89
Sodak Distributing Company / Liquor / $ 903.38
South Dakota Network, Inc. / Caller Name Delivery / $ 41.16
Visa / Gasoline / $ 222.47
Donn Varland / Deposit Refund / $ 75.00
Verizon Wireless / Police Phone / $ 46.26
American Medical Security / Dental Insurance / $ 644.83
DakotaCare / Health Insurance / $ 6,104.53
Heartland Waste Management, Inc. / Hauling Garbage / $ 2,215.00
AFLAC / Cancer & Accident Insurance / $ 665.54
Tri County Water Association / Water / $ 4,266.90
City of Faith / Utilities / $ 6,740.26
SD Retirement System / Retirement Plan / $ 2,973.70
Meade County Treasurer / 911 Surcharge / $ 816.02
W. Hodgman & Sons, Inc. / Pay Est. #11 (Main Street Project) / $16,285.39
Fiber Ring Revenue / Special Access / $ 3,074.00
Fabcon, Inc. / Precast Concrete / $16,503.00
Qwest Communications / Net Settlement / $ 36.04
AT & T Communications / Purchase of Accts Recvble / $ 1,865.07
Missouri River Energy Services / Wapa Service, Member Dues & Supp. / $11,127.67
AT & T Communications / Purchase of Accts Recvble / $ 1,239.72
Department of Revenue / Drivers Licensing / $ 10.00
South Dakota State Treasurer / Sales Tax / $ 3,259.33
LECA / Interim Settlement / $ 103.00
Farmers State Bank / SS & Withholding / $ 414.64
Farmers State Bank / SS & Withholding / $ 976.07
Farmers State Bank / SS & Withholding / $ 2,827.14
Walker made motion, seconded by Inghram to approve all claims as presented. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 01-06-04-01
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 charges are established as of February 1, 2004 billing cycle:
aDSL High Speed Internet:
Initial Charges:
Modem:$100.00
Installation:$100.00
Service:Monthly Charge:
128 kbps: includes 1 E-mail account$44.95
256 kbps: includes 3 E-mail accounts $54.95
512 kbps: includes 5 E-mail accounts$64.95
Additional Email Accounts:$ 1.50
OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED:
Pole Vault Pit:
Mayor Haines presented to the Council a list of names of individuals who are against putting a pole vault pit in the new gym. Terry Mayer presented a letter from the Yankton School District on in regards to the installation of their pole vault pit. They were pleased that they had installed a pit. Mayor Haines reiterated that if there was ever a time that the vaulters were not supervised that pole vaulting would no longer be allowed in the Community Center. He also pointed out that as per the contract signed by the Faith School District that the floor would have to be restored back to its original state at the cost of the school district. Varland explained that she has visited with Scott Norberg and the cost to put in the pit would about $1500 to $2000. She would like to see what happens in regards to the school board’s decision to explore building a new school. Discussion was held on public opinion and safety concerns of the pit at the school gym. Varland made motion to delay putting the pole vault pit in the community center until there is more information available on the progress of building a new school. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Walker made motion, seconded by Inghram to delay installation of the pit for two weeks and then make a decision. Motion carried.
Sound System in Community Center:
Council discussed some ideas for a sound system in the Community Center and concluded that there is a need for one. Stocklin made motion, seconded by Walker to allow for no more than $1500.00 to purchase a sound system. Inghram will look into some options and get back to the Finance Officer. Motion carried.
Janitorial Services in Community Center:
Mayor Haines explained that he has visited with the Junior Class about cleaning up during and after ball games. They have expressed interest and are willing to do it. Mayor Haines explained that this will be done on a trial basis and is an excellent opportunity for the junior class to raise some more money. He suggested a price of $150.00 per time. Ms. Haskell would ask that a checklist be drawn up so they know what all needs to be done. Walker made motion, seconded by Stocklin to have the junior class clean up during and after games at $150.00 per time. Motion carried.
Community Building Rental Rates:
Council would like to check the insurance coverage on public events before a decision is made. Council will address the issue at the next meeting.
Police Policy Updates:
Stocklin informed that Chief Frankfurth has received a grant of $9760.00 for equipment. He will be purchasing two desktop computers, two laptops, night vision scopes, digital cameras, and a networking hub. This grant could only be used for technology. He also is looking at purchasing new radars for the vehicles at a cost of $289.00 per unit. Walker made motion, seconded by Stocklin to approve the purchase of the new radars. Discussion was held on the savage value of the old ones. Chief Frankfurth explained that the old ones are actually listed on the State’s inventory list and cannot be surplused until they take them off their list. Motion carried.
Mayor Haines would like the Council to read the police policy updates on Missing and Exploited Children and Radar/ Lidar Use and consider approving them at the next meeting.
Approval of Ambulance Drivers:
As the Director was not present, Council did not address the issue.
Fire Bar Updates:
Mayor Haines explained that there are some changes to be made on the volunteer fire fighter’s list.
Inghram made motion, seconded by Harper to remove Gary Palmer, Alan Hildebrandt, Rick Trainor, Tom Maxwell, and Larry Grueb from the list. Motion carried.
Walker made motion, seconded by Stocklin to add Gordie Collins and John Collins to the list. Motion carried.
Executive Session – Personnel:
Walker made motion, seconded by Stocklin to retire to executive session at 8:32 P.M. to discuss personnel. Motion carried.
Inghram made motion, seconded by Varland to come out of executive session at 9:28 P.M. Motion carried.
Murray made motion, seconded by Inghram to change the managerial job description to package store attendant/ bartender working part time for at least 30 hours per week with a pay scale of $8.00 to $11.00 per hour depending on experience. Stocklin abstained. Motion carried.
Walker made motion, seconded by Varland to change the bar hours to 2:00 P.M until 12:00 A.M. and be able to stay open later at the discretion of the personnel on-duty and an effective date of February 2nd. Stocklin abstained. Motion carried.
Walker made motion, seconded by Inghram to approve the revised job description of package store attendant/ bartender. Stocklin abstained. Motion carried.
2004 Wages:
Mayor Haines explained that he is in favor of a 2.85% increase to most employees. Walker made motion, seconded by Inghram to approve the following wages for 2004:
NAME / ANNUALDonn Dupper / $37,798.00
Shane Ayres / $36,511.00
Linda Collins / $25,978.30
Arlen Frankfurth / $27,313.00
Terry Bottjen / $28,404.34
Debbie Brown / $25,671.00
Josh Mackaben / $23,361.00
Mickey McGinnis / $14,462.00
Darwin Helleckson / $21,393.00
HOURLY/DAILY
Dawn Stocklin / $9.48 per hour
Gloria Dupper / $9.57 per hour
Cindy Frankfurth / $54.50 per day
Glenda McGinnis / $44.45 per day
Chuck Jones / $9.25 per hour
Janitor - Lou Ann Steen / $8.60 per hour
Library Aide - Linda Olson / $7.20 per hour
Ambulance / $1.00 on call
Ambulance Driver / $7.15 per hour on duty
Ambulance EMT / $8.50 per hour on duty
Ambulance EMT I / $10.50 per hour on duty
Ambulance EMT-SS/PARA / $17.00 per hour on duty
Package Store Attendant/ Bartender / $6.50-$11.00 per hour
Bartenders / $5.15-$8.00 per hour
Part-time
Lou Ann Steen / $8.00 per hour
Heather Kirkley / $8.00 per hour
Carrie Collins / $8.00 per hour
Laborer or Utility Part-time / $5.15-$8.00 per hour
Library Aide / $5.50 per hour
Police, Part-time / $6.50 per hour or $50 per day
Pool Manager / $6.00-7.00 per hour
Lifeguards / $5.50-6.00 per hour
Pool Help, Ticket taker / $5.15 per hour
Jailer/Matron / $5.25 per hour
Landfill, Part-time / $8.00 per hour
MEETINGS
Mayor / $60.00 per meeting
Council / $50.00 per meeting
Motion carried.
Walker made motion, seconded by Stocklin to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Shane Ayres, Finance OfficerGlen Haines, Mayor