MINUTES OF CANTON CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 2009

The Canton City Commission met at the Canton Depot, on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioners Alden, Bogue, Bowling, Brown, Glenn, Iverson, Konietzko, and Mayor Toso.  Commissioner Nolte were absent at the time of Roll Call.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The agenda was approved.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Iverson moved and Commissioner Bogue seconded to approve the consent calendar consisting of the following: 1) to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2009 City Commission Meeting and that they are signed and published.  2) to approve the month end reports for November. 3) to approve the warrants to be listed at the end of the minutes.   Unanimous approval.

Commissioner Nolte joined the meeting.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOME OCCUPATION-ELROD
This being the time and place for a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a home occupation at 928 E. 4th as requested by Kari Elrod.
Mayor Toso opened the hearing.
Kari Elrod was present to answer all questions.
Mayor Toso closed the hearing.
Commissioner Glenn moved and Commissioner Alden seconded to approve the conditional use permit for a home occupation as presented and on file and authorize the Mayor to sign.  Unanimous approval.

SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER AGREEMENT
Commissioner Brown moved and Commissioner Bowling seconded to approve the contract with Second Chance Animal Shelter for animal abuse cases as presented and on file and authorize the Mayor to sign.  Unanimous approval.

SURPLUS PROPERTY BIDS
Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Iverson seconded to award the following surplus property bids:
 51” TV to Ryan Vandemore at $20.00
 1964 Ford F-600 to Jim Gates at $50.00
And to reject the bids on the following items:
 1985 Dodge D-250
 1988 Ford F-250
Unanimous approval

CHAUTAUQUA PARK SHELTER-ROTARY SPONSORED
Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Bogue seconded to approve a request made by the Canton Rotary to apply for a grant to construct a park shelter in Chautauqua Park, contingent upon meeting current State bidding laws and contingent on approval by the Canton Planning and Zoning Commission.  Commissioners Alden, Bogue, Brown, Glenn, Iverson, Konietzko, and Nolte voted aye.  Commissioner Bowling and Mayor Toso abstained.  Motion carried.

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Commissioner Bowling moved and Commissioner Brown seconded to approve an agreement with the Senior Community Service Employment Program as presented and on file and authorize the Mayor to sign.  Unanimous approval.

SET WAGE PART-TIME SNOW PLOW OPERATOR-DITTBERNER
Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Bogue seconded to set the wage for the part-time hire of Craig Dittberner at $9.50 per hour as needed.  Unanimous approval.

SALARY HIRING RANGE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Bowling moved and Commissioner Bogue seconded to set the salary hiring range for the full time position in the Police Department at $13.00 to $15.50 with a $.25 raise after 6 months probation, but in no terms is the amount of the wage to exceed $15.50.  Commissioners Alden, Bogue, Bowling, Brown and Konietzko voted aye.  Commissioners Glenn, Iverson, Nolte and Mayor Toso voted nay.  Motion carried.

AMERICAN RED CROSS CONTRACT-SWIMMING LESSONS
Commissioner Glenn and Commissioner Brown seconded to approve a contract with the American Red Cross for a swimming lesson program for the pool as presented and on file and authorize the Mayor to sign.  Unanimous approval.

WATER RIGHTS PROTECTION-TURNER COUNTY
Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Nolte seconded to authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to write a letter protesting the agricultural use water permit that is being requested through the State and authorize the Mayor to sign.  Unanimous approval.

RAFFLE REQUEST-CANTON ROTARY
Commissioner Nolte moved and Commissioner Brown seconded to approve a raffle as requested by the Canton Rotary as presented and on file.   Commissioners Alden, Bogue, Brown, Glenn, Iverson, Konietzko, and Nolte voted aye.  Commissioner Bowling and Mayor Toso abstained.  Motion carried.
     
City Manager Amy Nelson commented on the following:
 Employee appreciation dinner.
 February 2nd is the meet your legislator day and rib feast luncheon.
 Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
 Congratulated Kathy Beer, the Canton Optimists and the Police Department for their help in making the Toy Drive a success.
 
Dialogue:
Mayor Toso stated the next Commission Meeting is on January 4th.

Commissioner Iverson moved and Commissioner Brown seconded to adjourn into executive session for legal and personnel matters.  Unanimous approval

Mayor Toso called for a recess.
Mayor Toso reconvened the meeting.

Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Brown seconded to reconvene into regular session.

Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Bowling seconded to adjourn.  Unanimous approval.

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Kyle Cwach
Finance Officer

WARRANTS:

12-14: Alco Discount Store #210, 49.32, supplies; Aramark Uniform Services, 176.44, uniforms; Baker and Taylor, 317.19, books; Barnes and Nobles, 533.96, books; Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc., 607.75, parts; Bruggeman Signs, 100.00, services; Canton Public Library, 99.44, postage; Center Point Large Print, 74.88, books; Dakota Alignment & Frame, 142.04, maintenance; Dakota Riggers & Tool Supply, 66.84, supplies; Dakota Website, 221.50, fees; Evident Crime Scene Products, 256.00, supplies; Grainger, 665.06, supplies; Hobby Lobby, 44.72, supplies; J & W Diesel, Inc., 156.00, parts; Joe Schnell Welding & Mac., 441.23, equipment; JSA Consulting Engineers, 12860.43, engineering fees; Justice Fire & Safety, LLC., 716.50, services; KB’s True Value, 235.35, supplies; Knology, 234.01, phone; Lamar, Inc., 335.00, advertising; Menard’s – Sioux Falls, 83.77, supplies; Midwest Alarm Co., Inc., 420.00, monitoring; Edith Nelson, 16.28, mileage; Nyberg’s Ace Hardware, 397.00, heater; Office Elements, 34.59, supplies; Office Max, 489.84, supplies; One Call Systems, Inc., 22.00, locates; Petty Cash, 20.29, postage; Qwest, 244.00, circuit; Railhaus Bakery, 52.80, supplies; Rural Route 1 Services, 135.70, mats; Sanford Health, 30.00, services; Schoeneman Bros. Co., 1747.15, ball park shed; Iris Schultz, 19.02, mileage; SEBCO Books, 70.95, books; Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 24.01, paper; Sioux Falls Networks, 59.00, service; Splash & Dash, 28.50, car washes; Tractor Salvage and Welding, 1893.00, cutting edges; Viewu, 4144.73, equipment; Xcel Energy, 4871.54, electricity; Zee Medical Service Co., 106.20, supplies.

12-14:  Aflac, 1136.86, employee deductions; Colonial Insurance, 20.40, employee deductions; Farmers State Bank, 23380.28, payroll; First Bank & Trust, 4679.26, social security taxes; First Bank & Trust, 2529.58, federal withholding taxes; FSA Section 125 Plan, 108.00, employee deductions; Home Federal Bank, 850.00, HSA Acct Payments; Landmark Dental, 145.58, employee deductions; New York Life, 40.00, employee deductions; Office of Child Support, 138.47, employee deductions; Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., 116.55, employee deductions; SDRS Supplemental Retirement, 15.00, employee deductions.

12-21:  Beal Distributing, Inc., 24851.48, beer purchases; Canton Sunshine Foods, 30.53, supplies; City of Canton, 147.11, water/sewer; City of Canton, Lottery Acct, 50.00, supplies; Dakota Beverage, 13617.74, beer purchases; Johnson Bros Famous Brands, 4126.11, liquor purchases; Republic Distributing Co., 3873.91, liquor purchases; SD State Treasurer, 34.30, sales taxes.

12-21:  Amazon, 273.29, books; Aramark, 105.30, uniforms; Dave Baldwin, 110.00, testing reimbursement; Christensen Distributing, 68.41, supplies; Construction Products, 2400.00, generator; Jennifer DeJong, 14.80, mileage; Empire Business Systems, 2409.72, supplies; Evident Crime Scene Products, 39.00. supplies; Frieberg, Nelson & Ask, 1406.75, attorney fees; Haugen Htg and Air Conditioning, 347.43, furnace repairs; KB’s True Value, 41.76, supplies; Kenny’s Towing Inc., 225.00, towing; Linweld Inc., 74.50, rental; Marco NW 7128, 175.77, maintenance; MidAmerican Energy Co., 1159.36, gas; Mid-American Research Chemicals; 6005.18, mosquito spray, Monitor Systems-Irvine Spec, 275.00, equipment; Amy Nelson, 52.54, mileage; Office Elements, 256.47, repairs; Sanitation Products, Inc., 6253.39, sweeper supplies; SD Dept of Health, 1006.00, testing; Simplot Grower Solutions, 2105.26, fertilizer; Sioux Falls Two Way Radio, 77.50, repairs; Staples, 256.90, supplies; Zabel Steel Company, 67.00, steel.