Joint Sioux Falls City Council - Minnehaha County Commission Meeting

City of Sioux Falls Council/Minnehaha County Commission Joint Meeting Minutes Carnegie Town Hall MEETING OF MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011 AT 5:30 PM ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA Members Present: Members Absent: Council Member Sue Aguilar Council Member Greg Jamison Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. Council Member Vernon Brown Council Member James Entenman Council Member Michelle Erpenbach Council Member Dean Karsky Council Member Rex Rolfing Mayor Mike T. Huether PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach to approve the Regular Agenda. Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 1. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS BETWEEN MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution for Item 1.  Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS BETWEEN MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls City Council has appointed the City Clerk/Chief of Council Operations to serve as the elections official of the City of Sioux Falls (the “City”); and WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls City Council has determined this agreement will benefit the citizens by minimizing the duplication of work between the City and Minnehaha County (the “County”) and provide greater uniformity in municipal elections; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the document attached hereto and made a part of this resolution entitled “Joint Cooperative Agreement Establishing the Duties and Responsibilities for Municipal Elections between Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls” is hereby approved. That the Mayor is authorized to sign such agreement after it is ratified and executed by Minnehaha County. 2. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD. A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution for Item 2. Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA: Name Board Term Michelle Erpenbach Homeless Advisory Per Joint City/County Board Agreement for a term from September 2011 to  August 2014 (replacing Vernon Brown) Traci Jensen Homeless Advisory Per Joint City/County Board Agreement for a term from September 2011 to October 2013 (serving remainder of Wendy Giebink’s term) NEW BUSINESS 3. JOINT BUDGET HEARING FOR SIOUXLAND HERITAGE MUSEUMS. A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to approve the budget as presented at this meeting. Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. 4. JOINT BUDGET HEARING FOR SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES. A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member Dean Karsky to approve the budget as presented at this meeting. Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. 5. JOINT BUDGET HEARING FOR METRO COMMUNICATIONS. A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council Member Rex Rolfing to approve the budget as presented at this meeting. Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, 6. Noes, 0. Vernon Brown was excused from the meeting and the vote on this item. Motion Passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Personnel matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) No executive session was held. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member James Entenman to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. Jamie L. Palmer, CMC Assistant City Clerk MEETING ASSISTANCE: UPON REQUEST, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CARNEGIE TOWN HALL, AT (605) 367-8081 (VOICE) OR (605) 367- 7039 (TDD) 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL: PERSONS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL SHALL USE THE MICROPHONE AT THE PODIUM. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME. PRESENTATIONS ARE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES. 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