CITY COMMISSION ROOM
PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA
July 13, 2010
The City of Pierre regular session on July 13, 2010 at 5:30 PM with Commissioners Goodman, Harding, Huizenga, Mehlhaff, and Mayor Gill present for roll call. Gordon Koch and Bob Voeltz signed the guest register.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The agenda was approved as amended. Special Commemoration was added to Special Business.
Mayor Gill announced that it was the 100th Anniversary of the Pierre City Commission. Gill provided some history about the Commission form of government. Mayor Gill also announced that July 13th was Bob Voeltz’s 80th Birthday. Voeltz attends the Commission meeting almost every Tuesday night. He has often been referred to as the honorary 6th Commissioner.
Commissioner Harding moved and Commissioner Huizenga seconded to approve the consent calendar which consisted of 1) Minutes of the Regular July 6, 2010 meeting; 2) New Hire Seasonal Recreation – Linsey Peterson $166, Amber Olson $158, Paige Burkett $166, Katie Ludemann $188, Taylor Hyde $144, Kristi Livermont $144, Molly Tschetter $144; 3) Raffle Request – St. Mary’s Foundation; 4) Monthly Financial Summary; 5) Claims. Unanimous approval.
Morris Inc Taxiways $578,985.30
Mike Isaacs, Pierre Airport Manager, presented a request to award bids for the Airport Pavement Markings to Hi-Lite Markings of Adams Center, NY for $62,406 for Bid Schedule A. One other bid was received from Bestway Traffic Inc of Mobridge, SD for $81,108. An alternate Bid #1 was also requested, but not requested to be awarded at this time. Commissioner Huizenga moved and Commissioner Harding seconded to award the Airport Pavement Markings Bid to Hi-Lite Markings of Adams Center, NY for $62,406 for Bid Schedule A. Unanimous approval.
John Childs, City Engineer, presented a request for the Commission to approve a 4th Street Bike Path Phase I Grant Agreement with the State Department of Transportation. John explained that this agreement is for $225,000 of Transportation Enhancement Funds with 18.05% City match. The funds would be used to move and install the bridge for Mikkelsen Pond. The City will hire a contractor to move and install the bride. The request also includes a transfer from the Contingency Fund to the Captial Improvement Fund Park Development to cover the City’s match of $41,000. Commissioner Huizenga moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded to approve the 4th Street Bike Path Phase I Grant Agreement with the State Department of Transportation and transfer of $41,000 from the Contingency Fund to Capital Improvement Fund Park Development. Unanimous approval.
Twila Hight, Finance Officer, presented Resolution #2438 Appointing the City Attorney. Twila explained that there are no changes to the Resolution that is done annual to appoint the City Attorney. The Resolution identifies Lindsey Riter-Rapp as the City Attorney, with Robert Riter and Jerry Wattier as assistant City Attorneys. Commissioner Harding moved and Commissioner Mehlhaff seconded to approve Resolution #2438 Appointing the City Attorney. Unanimous approval.
Twila Hight, Finance Officer, presented the quarterly financial Update.
Commissioner Mehlhaff moved and Commissioner Harding seconded to adjourn for Executive Session related to SDCL 1-25-2(3). 6:03pm. Unanimous approval.
Commissioner Harding moved and Commissioner Mehlhaff seconded to reconvene. Unanimous approval.
Commissioner Mehlhaff moved and Commissioner Huizenga seconded to adjourn. 7:08pm. Unanimous approval.
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Twila Hight
Business Manager
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