HECLA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Regular session of the Hecla City Council met August 3, 2009‑‑ 7:00 p.m. at the Hecla City Office. Present were member Arlin Elsen, Cathy Jones, Jay Osterloh, Harry Sukut, Hal Treeby and Caryl Wilmsen. Mayor Trautmann presided.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read
The Financial Statement was approved on motion by Jones, seconded by Wilmsen and carried.
CLAIMS APPROVED: The following claims were approved for payment on motion by Elsen, seconded by Sukut and carried:
TAXES: 1st Svg. Bank (w/hldg.) 1026.00 & (MC & SS) 2934.11; SD State Treas. 996.31
INS: Health Pool of SD 1677.02
PROF. FEES: Br. Co. Auditor 537.50; ; Dept. of Revenue 107.00; Clark Eng. 4000.00; Nardini 679.75; One Call 12.10; PCC 70.36
PUBL: Groton Independent 44.19
SUPPLIES: Bernard Mahrer 2140.98; CWD 81.55; Farmland Co-op 66.82; Hecla Implement 304.17; Kimball Midwest 122.47; Menard’s 242.22; Michael Todd 369.75; Petty Cash 51.11; Postmaster 192.00; Rheem Water Heating 6150.00; Share Corp 500.00; Wal-Mart 136.14; Zastrow’s Service 903.61
TRAVEL & CONF: Amb. Petty Cash 17.18
UTILITIES: BDM 2454.00; Dependable Sanitation 1987.83; Economy Propane 781.25; James Valley Tel. 272.36; City of Hecla 1347.25
CAPITAL OUTLAY: Literary Guild 91.16; Petty Cash – books 34.29
Rev. BOND: RDA: Water 788.00; Lagoon 914.00
POWER: East River Electric(pd. inJuly). 1614.48 ; WAPA 7918.39; Heartland _______
METER REFUND: Elec. 45.00; Water 40.00
SALARIES: (AUG) Mayor & Council 725.00; (July) Finance Dept. 3132.76; Janitor 435.00 –C. Ctr. & 90.00 - Gym; Cemetery 1232.00; West Nile 442.20; Water Dept. 2552.50; Elec. Dept. 2622.50; SDRS 1085.66
Hecla City Cemetery
Darlene West, Craig & Sherry West, Betty and Mary Freudenthal and Dennis Slaight attended the meeting to discuss some concerns with the Lynn West lot in the Hecla City Cemetery. The issue was discussed with the Council. The parties agreed for Dennis Slaight and the West family to jointly visit the site and come to a joint decision on how to remedy the matter.
City Crew: Terry Lilla appeared before the Council and discussed the utility operations. The City Crew has been repairing the City streets.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
First Reading – Supplemental Ordinance
Motion by Jones, seconded by Sukut that Supplemental Ordinance for 2009 for the following funds passes first reading: General Fund – Rubble Site Dept. for $400.00 and Sewer Fund $20,000.00.
All present voted aye. Motion carried. Second reading will be Sept. 8, 2009 at the regular meeting.
Surplus Property
Treeby introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption.
WHEREAS, the City of Hecla is the owner of certain items of personal property, to wit:
1 – 2005 Antec Computer
WHEREAS, these items are no longer necessary for the operation of the Municipality; and
Whereas the Council deems this item has no value and has directed the Finance Officer to have it disposed of; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Hecla City Council to surplus these items of personal property.
Osterloh seconded the motion. Unanimous approval. Resolution declared adopted
Heartland Customer Meeting
Motion by Osterloh, seconded by Wilmsen to approve expenses for City Council and employees to attend the Heartland Consumer Power District Customer Information Meeting at Aberdeen on August 13, 2009 at the Ramkota Inn. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Marathon Heaters
Council reviewed, discussed and agreed upon the guidelines for the Marathon Water Heater Program.
The guidelines are available at the Hecla City Office.
Ambulance Cylinder Lease
Motion by Elsen, seconded by Wilmsen to enter into a 10 year oxygen cylinder lease agreement for the ambulance service with Evergreen Supply. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Rubble Site Renewal
Osterloh made the motion, seconded by Jones to authorize Mayor Lloyd Trautmann to sign the necessary paperwork for “Restricted Use Rubble Site Permit” renewal. Unanimous approval. Motion carried.
Cemetery Donation from Kenneth Kenny Estate
Dana Frohling, City Attorney, has been contacted by Jeff Knebel, Attorney at Law in regards to a bequest to the Hecla City Cemetery from the Kenneth Kenny Estate. They have requested that in lieu of a distribution of Philip Morris stock, the City take cash distribution of $7500.00 for the Cemetery. Jones moved, seconded by Elsen to accept the cash distribution for the Hecla City Cemetery. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Permission for Grazing Horses
Motion by Treeby, seconded by Elsen to allow Kenny Tisher to graze his horses on the property he owns in Outlot P within the City limits. This action taken to limit mosquito growth and to minimize varmints on the property. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Funds Request for 125th Celebration
Owen Elsen has submitted a written request to the City Office requesting the City to budget $6000.00 in the 2010 City Budget for start up costs for the 125th Hecla Celebration in 2011. Sukut made a motion, seconded by Treeby to place this request in the 2010 Budget with the stipulation that any payments must be approved by the City Council. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Request from Suzy Harmsen dba Hideout Bar
Suzy Harmsen had placed a request on the agenda asking the Council if they would buy back a Credit Card Machine she was considering purchasing after she no longer operates the Bar. This matter was tabled until she does further study on a less expensive machine.
Executive Session
Treeby asked the Council to go into executive session. Motion by Treeby, seconded by Jones to go into executive session on personnel matters at 8:32 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried. Gayle Lloyd then left the meeting.
Gayle Lloyd, Finance Officer
Mayor Trautmann now recording.
Motion to exit executive session by Wilmsen, seconded by Elsen. All members voted in favor of the motion. 8:58 p.m.
Motion by Jones, seconded by Sukut to schedule a special council meeting for contractual matters at 7:00 p.m. on August 12. All voted in favor of motion.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Lloyd Trautmann, Mayor
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