MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR FRANKLIN
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