MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

The City Council of the City of Volga, SD, met for a regular meeting, Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 PM, in the conference room of City Hall; Mayor Mary Bjerke presiding.  Members present: Keith Benson, Ken Fideler, Craig Howell, Marty Strasburg, Marcia Thompson, and Kelly VanderWal.  Also present: City Attorney Steven Britzman, City Administrator Steve Meyer, Fire Chief Dave Jacobson, Finance Officer Nicole Rawden, Jane Utecht from the Volga Tribune, Blaine Hoff, Kelly Trenhaile with the PTO and Amy Nielsen with the PTO.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Fideler moved to approve the agenda.  Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.

Thompson moved to approve the minutes of the August 3rd, 2009, regular meeting. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.

Blaine Hoff presented to the council an estimated cost of $4,110 for improvements to the baseball field.  Fideler made a motion to move forward with project and not to exceed $4,000.  Benson seconded the motion.  During further discussion Strasburg requested pursuing other groups for donations as well.  Mayor Bjerke indicated this would be an appropriate time to use the memorial funds donated by Duane Santema Family towards this project.  Hoff indicated volunteer labor would be provided.  On roll call:  Benson, Yes; Howell, Yes; Strasburg, Yes; Fideler, Yes; Thompson, Yes; and VanderWal, Yes.  Motion carried.

Howell moved to approve the following claims and ordered them paid.  Fideler seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried. Claims that were received after the August 3 meeting were added to this month for approval, resulting in higher than usual amounts.

Claims

First Reading, Ordinance 2009-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF ORDINANCE 1997-01 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA AND PERTAINING TO THE MUNICIPAL SALES AND SERVICE AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA. Strasburg moved to approve the first reading of ordinance 2009-02. Howell seconded the motion. On roll call:  Benson, Yes; Howell, Yes; Strasburg, Yes; Fideler, Yes; Thompson, Yes; and VanderWal, Yes.  Motion carried. The second reading is scheduled during a Special Noon meeting on September 21st.

Strasburg made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2009-18 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on September 18, 2009 and September 19, 2009, in the Volga Community Center, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur during the private party Phelps. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 8:00 AM on September 18, 2009 and shall conclude at 11:59 PM on September 19, 2009.  Dated this 8th day of September, 2009.  CITY OF VOLGA BY: s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor. ATTEST: s/Nicole A. Rawden, Finance Officer.  Fideler seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

Thompson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2009-19 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on September 11, 2009 and September 12, 2009, in the Volga Community Center, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur during the private party Lerdal. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 8:00 AM on September 11, 2009 and shall conclude at 11:59 PM on September 12, 2009.  Dated this 8th day of September, 2009.  CITY OF VOLGA BY: s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor. ATTEST: s/Nicole A. Rawden, Finance Officer.  Benson seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

Howell motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2009-03 2010 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010, AND LEVYING THE PROPERTY TAX FOR 2009.  Strasburg seconded the motion.  On roll call:  Benson, Yes; Howell, Yes; Strasburg, Yes; Fideler, Yes; Thompson, Yes; and VanderWal, Yes.  Motion carried. The second reading is scheduled during a Special Noon meeting on September 21st.

Committee reports were given.  City Administrator Steve Meyer will proceed with the purchasing of a snow blade for loader; no motion needed since the purchase is under the bid limit.  Fideler made a motion to approve and proceed with Dewild Grant Reckert and Associates to conduct an electrical rate study for the City of Volga.  Strasburg seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

A motion was made by Strasburg to adjourn at 9:57 pm. Motion seconded by Fideler. All voted in favor; motion carried.

s/ Mary A. Bjerke
Mayor, City of Volga

s/ Nicole A. Rawden