MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR FRANKLIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, October 10, 2011

 

A Regular Meeting of the Franklin City Council was held on Monday, October 10, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Council members present were:  Degner, Lyon, Schacher, and Wiese.  Staff Department Heads present were:  Degner, Kokesch, and Pederson. Guests present were:  Scott Nissen and Andy Kehren.

At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Degner called the meeting to order with roll call showing Hoffman absent and Wiese late.

Mayor Degner called for approval of the agenda.  Schacher motioned to approve the agenda as presented, second by Lyon, RCV-3 Yes, 0 No.

Mayor Degner called for approval of the minutes of the September 12, 2011 Regular Meeting.  Lyon motioned to approve the minutes as presented, second by Schacher, RCV-3 Yes, 0 No. 

            No citizens were present.

            Nissen reported that the Development Corporation would like to make some improvements to the tennis court shelter.  This would most likely be a spring project and would involve replacing the siding and installing some type of wind block system, and perhaps enlarging the kitchen area.  The council consensus was that the structure needs to be sound and that the warming house area is no longer needed.

            The council discussed vacant properties and decided that a complete inspection process would be too much of a financial burden for the city at this time.

            The Well #5 project has been delayed due to the unavailability of the additional casing needed for the depth of the well.  It was first thought that the well would be around 200’, but ended up being 295’.  Kehren presented Change Order No. 1, which incorporates the new quantities, screen, and the later completion date.  Schacher motioned to approve Change Order No. 1 for Well No. 5 Improvements contingent upon concurrence by Rural Development, second by Wiese, RCV-4 Yes, 0 No.    Rural Development will be reviewing the rest of the project plans.  The city attorney reported that there has been no response from the bonding company for the Gaub warranty items.  Kehren noted that there is some concern with the lift station cement settling on conduit pipe and if it continues it will be more difficult to repair.  Kokesch is to get cost estimates for the repairs, but no repairs will be made immediately.  Mayor Degner noted concern about the settling on the east end of Second Ave., which is also a warranty item.

            The financial status of the city was reviewed and a budget to date was provided.  September receipts totaled $22,903.49; current bills were presented for payment in the amount of $66,673.66.  Schacher motioned for approval of the bills and financial report as presented, second by Wiese, RCV-4 Yes, 0 No.  

            Department Heads were addressed.  Kokesch reported he has been sweeping the streets, it will be requested that residents remove vehicles, trailers, etc. from the streets; the parks will be winterized this week and next year he would like to close the parks on October 1st; hydrant flushing has begun; the city received a water fluoridation award and Kokesch noted that the city will be chlorinating the water in the future as required by the new project.  Pederson and Mayor Degner reported on the LMC Regional meeting, noting the changes and tax implications; Pederson will contact Renewable Energy, SD regarding wind energy possibilities; the tax forfeiture auction will be 11/9/11 at 1:15 p.m. in Olivia; the city’s EECBG grant was audited and the audit went well. 

            No new Zoning permits were issued.  A conditional use/variance application was received, but without the zoning permit application, the applicant was notified that it was an incomplete application and would not be acted upon until the application is complete.

            Schacher motioned to approve Tammy Sather to the Ambulance Dept., second by Wiese, RCV-4 Yes, 0 No.

            Wiese motioned to approve Resolution 2011-10, Resolution for the Ambulance Association Special Assessments, second by Schacher, RCV-4 Yes, 0 No.

            Councilor requests included Mayor Degner questioning the purchase of pellets for the burners, Kokesch is pricing them.

            At 7:52 p.m., Mayor Degner called for adjournment, with Wiese motioning for adjournment, second by Lyon,  RCV-4 Yes, 0 No.  The next regular city council meeting will be held Monday, November 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

 

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted by

Wendy Pederson, City Clerk/Treasurer