MINUTES OF CANTON CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2010

The Canton City Commission met at the Canton Depot, on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioners Alden, Bogue, Bowling, Brown, Iverson, Konietzko, Nolte and Mayor Toso.   Commissioner Glenn was absent at the time of roll call.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The agenda was approved.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Bowling moved and Commissioner Alden seconded to approve the consent calendar consisting of the following: 1) to approve the minutes from the January 4, 2010 City Commission Meeting, as amended and that they are signed and published.  2) to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on January 9, 2010 and that they are signed and published. 3) to approve the month end reports for December. 4)  to approve the warrants to be listed at the end of the minutes.   Unanimous approval.

ENERGY AUDIT APPLICATION
Commissioner Brown moved and Commissioner Bogue seconded to approve the following Resolution and that it be given a number and signed, and to authorize the Mayor to sign all application documents.  Commissioners Bogue, Bowling, Brown, Konietzko, Nolte and Mayor Toso voted aye.  Commissioners Alden and Iverson voted nay.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 1171

WHEREAS, the City of Canton has identified the need for the implementation of energy conservation measures, and

WHEREAS, the City of Canton proposes to undertake the following project:
• An Energy Audit of City Buildings, including the Library, City Hall, the City Public Works Shop, and the Depot Building

WHEREAS, the City of Canton is eligible to apply to the State of South Dakota for  Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant  (EECBG) assistance for the proposed projects as
1) The City of Canton is included in the latest Census of Governments (2007) as an incorporated municipality; and
2) The City of Canton has a governance structure with an elected official and governing body; and
3) The City of Canton was not eligible for a direct allocation of EECBG under the ARRA program; and

WHEREAS, with the submission of the EECBG application the City of Canton assures and certifies that all EECBG program requirements will be fulfilled,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the City of Canton duly authorizes the City Manager to sign and submit all necessary paperwork for the EECBG application on behalf of the City of Canton.
 
This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.

Adopted this 19th day of 2010.
 
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Jonathan Toso, Mayor
City of Canton

ATTEST: _________________________________
               Kyle Cwach, Finance Officer
                 

HUMAN RESOURCES AUDIT
Commissioner Bowling moved and Commissioner Nolte seconded to approve a contract with Alternative HRD to conduct a human resources audit, as presented and on file, with an amount not to exceed $23,800 and authorize the Mayor to sign.  Unanimous approval.

DEPOT GRANT PROJECT
Amy Nelson, City Manager, brought about discussion about the upcoming Depot project, looking for direction on the basement.
The Commission furthered the discussion with no agreement and no action taken.

ROTARY DAY PROCLAMATION
Mayor Toso read a proclamation, proclaiming February 23rd as National Rotary Day in the City of Canton.

JSA ENGINEERING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT-ARCHAEOLOGICAL
Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Bowling seconded to approve the amendment with JSA Engineering for Archaeological services for the Lagoon Project, as presented and on file and authorize the Mayor to sign.  Unanimous approval.

LOCAL SALES TAX OPTION SUPPORT
Commissioner Alden moved and Commissioner Bogue seconded to support the South Dakota Municipal League’s efforts to allow a local option sales tax.  Unanimous approval.

City Manager Amy Nelson commented on the following:
 Sons of Norway meeting.
 Chamber Banquet is on January 23rd.
Karen Leffler as the employee of the year.
 
Dialogue:
Commissioner Alden commented that the officials for Life Light will be at the Chamber Banquet.
Commissioner Bogue commented that the railroad crossings are rough.
Commissioner Konietzko commented that the meeting will be after the holiday on February 16th.
Karen Leffler thanked the Board for her award.
Mayor Toso returned his pay and commented that the next meeting is on February 1st.

Commissioner Glenn arrived at the meeting.

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

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

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

Commissioner Nolte moved and Commissioner Bogue seconded to adjourn.  Unanimous approval.

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Kyle Cwach
Finance Officer

WARRANTS:

1-11-10:  Alco, 46.52, supplies; Allied Oil & Supply, Inc., 755.80, tires; Aramark Uniform Services, 213.72, uniforms; Baker & Taylor, 223.05, books; Bubba’s Quality Auto Parts, 1668.24, supplies/repairs; Butler Cat Inc., 45.46, supplies; Canton Fire Department, 6428.00, support; Companion Animal Clinic, Inc., 112.50, services; Crawford’s Implement, 179.30, supplies; Dakota Riggers & Tool Supply, 53.00, supplies; Danko Emergency Equip., 2258.87, hose; Decatur Electronics, 1443.00, equipment; Ed M. Feld Equipment Co., Inc., 2085.00, parts; First Bank & Trust-CC, 6706.62, postage & supplies; Grainger, 91.85, parts; Hawkins, Inc., 1800.93, chemical supplies; HD Supply Waterworks, 224.17, hydrant markers; ICOM America Inc., 2328.03, radios; Justice Fire & Safety, LLC., 45.00, service; KB’s True Value, 50.68, supplies; Knology, 832.88, telephone; Libra Air, 2174.17, fees; Lincoln County Highway Dept, 4918.47, sand/salt supplies; Linweld, Inc., 128.55, parts; Midwest Oil Company, 283.20, oil supplies; Office Elements, 47.00, supplies; Plunketts Pest Control, 108.00, service; Prairie Communications, 1400.00, equipment; Pump & Pak, 570.02, gas supplies; Pumpkin Books, 179.36, books; Rutten Structures, Inc., 2379.00, snow removal; SD Airport Mgmt Association, 25.00, dues; SD Assn of Code Enforcement, 40.00, dues; SD Building Officials Association, 50.00, dues; SD City Management Assoc., 150.00, dues; SD DENR, 84.00, certificate renewal; SD Dept Env & Nat Resources, 2500.00, wastewater fees; SD Government Finance Officer Association, 70.00, dues; SD Human Resources Association, 50.00 dues; SD Municipal League, 1584.35, dues; SD Municipal Liquor Control Association, 25.00, dues; SD Municipal Street Maintenance Association, 35.00, dues; SD Police Chiefs Association, 99.35, dues; SEAFOG, 45.00, membership; SECOG, 3909.00, dues; Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 23.63, paper; Sioux Falls Networks, 80.00, services; Sioux Falls Two Way Radio, 54.74, repairs; Sioux Valley News, 441.82, publishing; Splash & Dash Car Wash, 11.00 car washes; Stern Oil Co., 5063.59, gas & diesel supplies; Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, 1423.13, repairs; Sure Test, 80.04, testing; Van De Walle Associates, LLC., 8.40, engineering; Van’s Rubbish Removal, 145.00, services; Verizon Wireless, 51.90, cell phone; Xcel Energy, 4655.02, electricity; Zee Medical Service Co., 198.20, supplies.

1-13-10:  AAA Collections, Inc., 204.16, employee deductions; Farmers State Bank, 28766.67, payroll; First Bank & Trust, 5882.38, social security; First Bank & Trust, 3805.78, federal withholding; FSA Section 125 Plan, 108.00, employee deductions; Home Federal Bank, 850.00, HSA Account Payments;  Office of Child Support, 138.46, employee deductions; SDRS Supplemental Retirement, 15.00, employee deductions; Union Security Insurance, 117.00, life insurance.

1-13-10:  Beal Distributing, Inc., 34037.19, beer purchases;  Dakota Beverages, 19435.35, beer purchases; Johnson Bros. Famous Brands, 6502.50, liquor purchases; Republic Distributing Co., 4997.07, liquor purchases,

1-19-10:  Aramark Uniform Services, 96.99, maintenance; Baker & Taylor, 2182.02, book lease program; Boyer Ford Trucks, 175.00, parts; Brown & Saenger, 44.50, supplies; Canton Chamber of Commerce, 20.00, banquet; Canton Public Library, 43.35, postage; Canton Sunshine Foods, 149.74, supplies; Center Point Large Print, 77.28, books; City of Canton, 139.68, water/sewer; Kyle Cwach, 112.48, travel; Dakota Supply Group, 383.91, tool supplies; DEMCO, Inc., 113.70, supplies; EBSCO, 27.50, subscription; Farmers State Bank, 740.00, Canton Cash; Four Seasons Florist, 31.00, get well; Grainger, 63.30, supplies; Hiawatha Golf Course, 851.60, meals; Hobby Lobby, 259.50, supplies; Hoffman Oil Co., 59.54, parts; ICOM America Inc., 45.18, supplies; International Assoc of Chiefs of Police; 120.00, membership; Lamar Outdoor Advertising; 335.00, billboard; Marco, 31.00, maintenance; Mobile Electronic Service, 6857.00, video system; Office Elements, 274.40, supplies; One Call Systems, Inc., 7.07, locates; Pro Cellular, 39.98, supplies; Qwest, 244.00, circuit; Raymon’s Lawn Service, 50.00, service; Rural Route 1 Services, 101.95, services; Sanford Health 95.00, shots; Sanford Occupational Medicine, 54.00, services; SD State Treasurer, 115.08, sales taxes; Sioux Falls Networks, 59.00, service; John Temple, 50.00, repairs; Xcel Energy, 4777.52, electricity.