City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes

Unapproved Minutes Council Special Session January 5, 2015 Monday 12:00 noon The special session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South Dakota was held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the City Hall large conference room. 1. Roll Call Present: Collier-Wise, Clarene Meins, Holly Meins, Price, Ward, Mayor Powell Absent: Erickson, Holland, Willson Mayor Powell introduced Matt Callahan as the new EMS Chief. Matt wanted to express his appreciation in serving as the EMS Chief for the City. 2. Informational Session – Presentation by USD on current and upcoming USD Athletic Facility projects – Sheila Gestring and David Herbster David Herbster, USD Athletic Director, reviewed the upcoming athletic facility projects that include the addition to the dome for the basketball and volleyball arena, athletic training facilities, classrooms and offices along with the outdoor track and soccer fields. David reviewed the timeline for the project. David noted that the project will benefit the University, community and region. Sheila Gestring, Vice President of Finance & CFO, reported that the improvements listed are budgeted at $66 million and that they are currently about $12.5 million short of the budgeted costs. Sheila stated the consultant’s estimate of material costs for the project at $45 million of which the City will receive the sales/use tax. David stated that, as with the Wellness Center where the City saw the benefit to the whole community of the project and contributed funds in support, this project will also benefit the city and requested $2 million of support from the City that could be spread over a number of years. It was noted that these new facilities will also help in attracting additional students to the University that also benefit the community. Discussion followed on the project and the funding. Mayor Powell requested City staff to review the request and provide a report on the options for funding this request at a future meeting. 3. Briefing on January 5, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Council reviewed items on the agenda with City staff. No action was taken. 1 4. Adjourn 1-15 Alderman Ward moved to adjourn the Council special session at 12:53 p.m. Alderman Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of January, 2015. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA BY____________________________ John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor ATTEST: BY___________________________________ Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer Unapproved Minutes City Council Regular Session January 5, 2015 Monday 7:00 p.m. The regular session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South Dakota was called to order on January 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Powell. 1. Roll Call Present: Collier-Wise, Erickson, Clarene Meins, Holly Meins, Price, Ward, Mayor Powell Absent: Willson, Holland 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Minutes A. Minutes of December 15, 2014 Special Session; December 15, 2014 Regular Session 2-15 Alderman Clarene Meins moved approval of the December 15, 2014 Special Session and December 15, 2014 Regular Session minutes. Alderman 2 Collier-Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. 4. Adoption of Agenda Mayor Powell stated that he would like to add to Visitors to be Heard A. Proclamation for First Responders Appreciation Day and B. Recognition for Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and remove Item 8 A. as representatives from MidAmerican Energy were unable to attend the meeting. 3-15 Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the agenda as amended. Alderman Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. 5. Visitors to be Heard A. Proclamation for First Responders Appreciation Day Alderman Clarene Meins read the proclamation designating January 9, 2015 as First Responders Appreciation Day to recognize law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMT’s who serve the community. B. Recognition for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Mayor Powell presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, for the 2013 annual report. 6. Public Hearings - None 7. Old Business A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1324 creating a bond fund and levying taxes for the payment of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015. Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, stated that the General Obligation Bond Resolution adopted at last meeting calls for an ordinance creating a bond fund and levying taxes for payment of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015. Mike stated that the ordinance provided for the certifying of the annual debt service to the County Auditor as to the annual tax levy. Mike noted that the ordinance also provided in Section 3 “except that, when and if appropriations shall hereafter be made into the Bond Fund of cash from any other fund of the City or moneys therefore actually paid into the Bond Fund, the City Council shall have the power to reduce the levy for the ensuing year or years specified in 3 the Certificates as to Tax Levy by an amount equal to the moneys so appropriated, and upon certification thereof the levies above specified shall be accordingly reduced or canceled.” Thus, if the City Council appropriates funds for the payment of the General Obligation bonds the tax levy for the payment can be reduced or canceled. Mike stated that the ordinance was prepared by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP, Bond Counsel, and has been reviewed by Jim McCulloch. Mike noted that the ordinance calls for Exhibit A to be filed with the County Auditor that will be completed after the bonds are sold to have the exact amounts. Discussion followed. 4-15 Second reading of title to Ordinance No. 1324 entitled An Ordinance Creating a bond fund and levying taxes for the payment of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 for the City of Vermillion, South Dakota. Mayor Powell read the title to the above named Ordinance, and Alderman Collier-Wise moved adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1324 entitled An Ordinance Creating a bond fund and levying taxes for the payment of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 for the City of Vermillion, South Dakota was first read and the Ordinance considered substantially in its present form and content at a regularly called meeting of the Governing Body on the 15th day of December, 2014 and that the title was again read at this meeting, being a regularly called meeting of the Governing Body on this 5th day of January, 2015 at the City Hall Council Chambers in the manner prescribed by SDCL 9-19-7 as amended. BE IT RESOLVED and ordained that said Ordinance be adopted to read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1324 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A BOND FUND AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA (the City): SECTION 1. There is hereby created a Bond Fund for the payment of principal of and interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015 of the City (the Bonds), to be issued pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on December 15, 2014 (the Bond Resolution), into which Bond Fund shall be paid all proceeds of the taxes herein levied. SECTION 2. For the prompt and full payment of 105% of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as such payments respectively become due, the full faith, credit and unlimited taxing powers of the City shall be and 4 are hereby irrevocably pledged. In order to produce aggregate amounts needed to meet when due 105% of the principal and interest payments on the Bonds, ad valorem taxes are hereby levied on all taxable property in the City for the years and in the amounts set forth on the Certificate as to Tax Levy, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Finance Officer, upon execution of the Bond Purchase Agreement, which is to be entered into between the Purchaser, as defined in the Bond Resolution, and the City, and as more fully described in Section 1.02 of the Bond Resolution, shall compute the required tax levy and shall complete and file the Certificate as to Tax Levy with the Clay County Auditor prior to delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser. SECTION 3. The levies shall be irrepealable so long as any of the Bonds or interest thereon shall remain unpaid, except that, when and if appropriations shall hereafter be made into the Bond Fund of cash from any other fund of the City or moneys therefore actually paid into the Bond Fund, the City Council shall have the power to reduce the levy for the ensuing year or years specified in the Certificates as to Tax Levy by an amount equal to the moneys so appropriated, and upon certification thereof the levies above specified shall be accordingly reduced or canceled. The moneys in the Bond Fund shall be used solely for the payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds; provided that, if any payment of principal or interest shall fall due on the Bonds when moneys in the Bond Fund are insufficient therefore, such payments shall be made from the General Fund of the City, and said General Fund shall be reimbursed for the amounts so advanced out of the proceeds of the foregoing taxes when collected. EXHIBIT A CLAY COUNTY AUDITOR’S CERTIFICATE AS TO TAX LEVY Note: To be completed and filed with Clay County Auditor prior to delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser. In order to pay when due, the principal of and interest on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015, dated as of __________, 2015, there is hereby levied a direct, annual ad valorem tax in amounts equal to 105% of such principal and interest to be spread upon the tax rolls for the years and in the amounts set forth below: Levy Years Collection Years Amount Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of January, 2015. 5  THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA BY____________________________ John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor ATTEST: BY__________________________________ Michael D Carlson, Finance Officer Adoption of the Ordinance was seconded by Alderman Ward. Thereafter, the question of the adoption of the Ordinance was put to a roll call vote of the Governing Body, and the members voted as follows: Collier- Wise-Y, Erickson-Y, Clarene Meins-Y, Holly Meins-Y, Price-Y, Ward-Y, Mayor Powell-Y. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared that the Ordinance has been adopted and directed publication thereof as required by law. 8. New Business A. Mid American Energy Annual Report – Will be rescheduled for a future meeting B. Request from USD Athletics to close Rose Street from Coyote Village north to the Dakota Dome for men’s and women’s home basketball games from 2.5 hours before the start of a game through 30 minutes after the start of a game during 14 days in January and February 2015. John Prescott, City Manager, reported that a request was received from James Bandy, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, requesting to close Rose Street from Coyote Village north to the Dakota Dome parking lot during home basketball games in January and February. James Bandy, Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, stated that the closure of Rose Street is requested to begin 2½ hours before game time and end 30 minutes after the start of each game and as there are doubleheader games on January 31st and February 28th there will need to be a longer closure due to having two games. James Bandy stated that USD employees will place the barricades and will have someone monitor during the events. 5-15 Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the temporary closing of Rose Street from Coyote Village north to the Dakota Dome parking lot on January 14, 15, 17, 28, 29, and 31 and February 5, 6, 12, 17, 21, 25, 26 and 28 from 2½ hours before game time to 30 minutes after the game begins and on January 31 and February 28, the closure will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. respectively. 6 Alderman Ward seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. C. Permit for Consumption but not sale of alcoholic beverages on public property – Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library, 18 Church Street Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, reported on receipt of a request from the Vermillion Public Library Board for a permit to consume alcoholic beverages on public property for an Adult Book Club Discussion at the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library small conference room on Tuesday, January 20, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A copy of the request is included in the packet. Mike stated that SDCL 35-1-5.5 provides that the Governing Body of a municipality may permit the consumption, but not sale, of any alcoholic beverage on property owned by the public. The Governing Body may attach conditions and shall state the hours that consumption will be allowed. Mike stated that administration would recommend approval of the special permit to allow the consumption, but not sale, of alcoholic beverages in the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library small conference room from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Discussion followed on the request. 6-15 Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the permit to allow the consumption, but not sale, of alcoholic beverages in the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library small conference room from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 for the Vermillion Public Library Board. Alderman Price seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. D. First Reading of Ordinance 1325 – creating a malt beverage markup John Prescott, City Manager, reported that State Statute provides that a community can implement and collect a 5% markup on the wholesale cost of malt beverages. John stated that the City Council discussed a malt beverage markup at several different times during 2014 as a funding option for the Prentis Park improvements. John noted that a presentation on a malt beverage markup and how the receipts might be used was made to license holders on June 5, 2014. John noted that there were also public meetings held on June 25 and July 22, 2014 where the pool project and the funding options including the malt beverage markup were explained. John reported that a summary of the written comments from those meetings has previously been provided to Council. John stated at the December 15, 2014 Noon meeting, the consensus of the City Council was to bring a malt beverage ordinance forward for consideration and possible action. John noted that 23 communities in 7 the state have the malt beverage markup in place. John stated that the largest community is Brookings that has a 10% markup as it was adopted prior to the law changing in 1988. John reported that Brookings generated $465,360 in 2013 from the 10% malt beverage markup. John reported that the ordinance provides that the funds are to be used to retire the general obligation bond and/or parks maintenance. John stated that the ordinance also provides for an annual review by the City Council. Discussion followed on the proposed ordinance noting the need to provide for the annual review to be a regular meeting agenda item. 7-15 Mayor Powell read the title to the above mentioned Ordinance and Alderman Ward moved adoption of the following Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to proposed Ordinance No. 1325 entitled An Ordinance Amending Chapter 112 Alcoholic Beverages Of The Revised Ordinances Of The City Of Vermillion, South Dakota By Adding Sections 112.24 Through 112.31 Imposing A Charge Upon Malt Beverage Purchases Pursuant To SDCL 35-4- 60.2 has been read and the Ordinance has been considered for the first time in its present form and content with the amendment to section 112.30 for the annual review to be an agenda item at a regular meeting, at this meeting being a regularly called meeting of the Governing Body of the City on this 5th day of January, 2015 at the Council Chambers in City Hall in the manner prescribed by SDCL 9-19-7 as amended. The motion was seconded by Alderman Erickson. After discussion, the question of adoption of the Resolution was put to a vote of the Governing Body and 7 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition to the motion. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. E. Resolution Fixing the Time and Place for a Hearing and Notice of Hearing on the Special Assessment Roll for Construction of Concrete Surfacing and Other Improvements Along North Norbeck Street from Roosevelt Street to East Clark Street Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported that on January 6, 2014, the City Council approved a Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Necessity for Construction of Concrete Surfacing and Other Improvements along North Norbeck Street from Roosevelt Street to East Clark Street. Jose noted that work was completed on the improvements during 2014 and the final payment has been authorized. Jose stated that the special assessments were calculated and filed with the Finance Officer on December 30, 2014. Jose reported that State statute requires the City to hold a public hearing to allow the affected property owners to review and discuss any concerns regarding the assessments. Jose stated 8 that the resolution provides for notification to the property owners of the hearing by mail and the notice to be published. Jose recommended adoption of the resolution to set a hearing date of February 2, 2015 for the special assessment roll for the construction of a portion of North Norbeck Street. Discussion followed. 8-15 After reading the same once, Alderman Collier-Wise moved adoption of the following: RESOLUTION FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE SURFACING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ALONG NORTH NORBECK STREET FROM ROOSEVELT STREET TO EAST CLARK STREET IN THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SD WHEREAS, a special assessment roll was filed in the office of the City Finance Officer of the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, on the 30th day of December, 2014, for the construction of a concrete street and other improvements in front or abutting lots in the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, said special assessment being against the property abutting upon said improvement; and WHEREAS, said assessment roll, now on file in the office of the City Finance Officer of the City of Vermillion, South Dakota, is open for public inspection and is referred to for further particulars; and WHEREAS, said assessment roll shows as follows: 1. The name of the owner(s) of each lot to be assessed, as shown by the assessment rolls, of the Director of Equalization. 2. A description by lot, block and addition, or by metes and bounds of each parcel of land to be assessed, recognizing divisions by deed of platted lots, and obtaining the legal description of land as of the date of the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity for such improvement; 3. The amount assessed against each lot; 4. The number of installments, the rate of interest deferred installments shall bear, and the whole of such assessment, or any installment thereof, may be paid at any time, and that all installments paid prior to the respective due dates shall be deemed paid in inverse order of their due date; 5. Whenever the word “lot” appears therein, it shall be construed to include tracts and other parcels of land. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Monday, the 2th day of February, 2015, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall located at 25 Center Street, in the City of Vermillion, Clay 9 County, South Dakota, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for hearing upon said assessment roll. Any interested person may appear and show cause why the Governing Body of said City of Vermillion, South Dakota, should not approve and levy said assessments against the respective premises as set forth in said assessment roll, to defray the costs of the construction of said improvement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Officer of the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, shall be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and Notice to be published in the official newspaper in the City of Vermillion, South Dakota, one week prior to the date set for such hearing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Officer of the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, shall mail a copy of this Resolution and Notice, by first-class mail, addressed to the owner(s) of any property to be assessed for such improvement at their address as shown by the records of the Director of Equalization. The mailing may not be less than ten nor more than twenty days before the date set for the hearing. Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota, this 5th day of January, 2015. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, CLAY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA: By: _____________________________________ John E. (Jack) Powell ATTEST: _______________________________ Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer The motion was seconded by Alderman Clarene Meins. Discussion followed and the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote of the Governing Body. 7 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Powell declared that the Resolution was adopted. F. One Year Guarantee Agreement between French Investment, Dakota Construction and the City for infrastructure improvements Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported that French Investment, L.L.C. is the owner of 18-acres south of East Main Street and north of Lewis Street and for the last couple of years the owners have been developing part of the land in anticipation of single family residences being constructed. Jose stated the construction took place with minimal City involvement and only required that the City pay for oversized items and some testing. Jose reported that the owner was responsible to hire a 10 consultant to complete the construction plans per City requirements and also hired the contractor (Dakota Construction) to complete the project. Jose reported that the project is substantially completed and ready for City acceptance. Jose stated that city construction projects require a one year warranty after completion and as such has proposed this agreement whereby the owner and contractor will provide a one year warranty. Jose stated that the guarantee period would start when the agreement is approved by the City Council. Jose reported that the agreement provides that all of the repairs required during this period would be at the owner’s expense. Jose noted that with this document the City accepts the road construction and opens it for public use but the acceptance would not remove the owner’s responsibility to address any guarantee issues. Discussion followed. 9-15 Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the one year warranty agreement between French Investments, Dakota Construction and the City for the street and utility improvements and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. Alderman Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. G. Resolution amending Landfill rates for clay and black dirt Bob Iverson, Solid Waste Director, reported that the City of Vermillion is part of a Joint Powers agreement with the City of Yankton, Clay County and Yankton County to provide for solid waste services. Bob stated that the Joint Powers Board at their September 18, 2014 meeting, after hearing the report of an operating loss for the first eight months of 2014, recommended that a rate increase for solid waste, contaminated soil, asbestos, TV’s and monitors be adopted by the City of Yankton and Vermillion to be effective December 1, 2014. Bob noted that the Vermillion City Council and Yankton City Commission both approved the rate increases in October. Bob stated that the September recommendation from the Joint Powers Board also requested a review and report on the fees charged for rubble and sale of clay at the next meeting. Bob stated that at the December 18, 2014 Joint Powers meeting he reported the need to adjust the rate for clay and black dirt. Bob stated that, as there was not a quorum at the meeting, there is no formal recommendation from the Joint Powers Advisory Board. Bob noted that those present discussed the need to adjust the prices as there is not a lot of activity at this time of the year with respect to the sale of clay and black dirt and that the Board will not meet for another three months. Bob noted the larger increase for the landfill staff loading material as it consumes times and usually they want service right away taking away from landfill activities. Bob stated that the resolution continues to allow the rates to be negotiated for large quantities that assist with landfill cell construction. Bob reviewed 11 the revenue generated from the sale of clay and black dirt. Bob recommended adoption of the resolution. 10-15 After reading the same once, Alderman Collier-Wise moved adoption of the following: RESOLUTION REVISING RATES FOR SALE OF CLAY AND BLACK DIRT AT THE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL WHEREAS, at the September 18, 2014, Joint Powers Advisory Board meeting in Yankton, the Board voted to recommend that each city increase the tipping fees at each municipalities’ respective facility; and WHEREAS, at that same meeting the Joint Powers Advisory Board requested a report at their next meeting on any other rates at the landfill or transfer station that should be adjusted to keep pace with the cost of providing the service; and WHEREAS, a report was made at the December 18, 2014 meeting on the need to adjust the price for landfill clay and black dirt to better reflect the costs associated with selling and loading the materials; and, WHEREAS, the Joint Powers member cities desires to provide solid waste services on a self-sustaining user fee basis; and, WHEREAS, Section 52.07 of the 2008 Revised Ordinance of the City of Vermillion allows the City Council to establish and charge fees and service charges for the commercial and non-commercial deposits of receivable solid waste at the landfill as well as other services or materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of City of Vermillion, South Dakota, at a regular meeting thereof, in the Council Chambers of said City, at 7:00 p.m., on the 5th day of January, 2015, to amend the following Landfill and Recycling fees to be effective for February 6, 2015 Landfill excess Clay and Black Dirt: The fee charged for selling excess clay and black dirt from the Vermillion landfill is set at: Clay: $.85 per ton if buyer loads, $1.35 per ton if Landfill Personnel loads; Black dirt $9.00 per ton loaded by Landfill Personnel. This fee may be negotiated with the Solid Waste Director, with the approval of the City Manager, for large quantity sales that would benefit the landfill 12  construction costs. The effective date of this resolution shall be February 6, 2015. Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of January, 2015. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA BY____________________________ John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor ATTEST: BY__________________________________ Michael D Carlson, Finance Officer The motion was seconded by Alderman Clarene Meins. Discussion followed and the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote of the Governing Body. 7 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Powell declared that the Resolution was adopted. H. 2015 Payroll Resolution John Prescott, City Manager, reported that State statute requires the publication of the complete list of all salaries of officers and employees of the City. John stated that the City of Vermillion has traditionally passed a resolution at the start of each budget year adopting the salaries, which is then included in the meeting minutes. John noted that other changes in salary or new employees during the course of the budget year are included with City Council minutes as the personnel actions take place. John noted that both the Teamsters and AFSME Union agreements were effective January 1, 2013 and provided a 2.5% cost of living pay adjustment for calendar year 2015. John stated that the attached resolution also provides for a 2.5% increase for non- union, professional, and management employees. 11-15 After reading the same once, Alderman Ward moved adoption of the following: CITY OF VERMILLION 2015 PAYROLL RESOLUTION WHEREAS, effective and responsive delivery of City services is dependent upon the employment of a highly competent and motivated workforce; and 13 WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion, as an employer, makes periodic adjustments to wages and compensation for inflation and in comparison to other municipal employers; and WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion has previously approved a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1052 covering the calendar year 2015 that includes a 2.5% increase to the wages of employees covered by AFSCME; and WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion has previously approved a collective bargaining agreement with General Drivers & Helpers Local 120 (Teamsters) covering the calendar year 2015 that includes a 2.5% increase to the wages of Police and Emergency Communications employees; and WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion desires to increase wages and salaries for management, professional, and non-union employees by 2.5% on January 1, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the City of Vermillion hereby approves and adopts the following wage rates for the calendar year 2015. BI-WEEKLY SALARIES: Mayor/City Council: John Powell/$409.39; Kelsey Collier-Wise/$237.01; Parker Erickson/$237.01; Rich Holland/$237.01; Clarene Meins/$237.01; Holly Meins/$237.01; Katherine Price/$237.01; Steve Ward/$237.01; Howard Willson/$237.01 General Government: John Prescott/$4,596.80; Andrew Colvin/$2,208.00 Ambulance: Matthew Callahan/$2,277.60 Code Enforcement: Farrel Christensen/$2,133.60 Communications: Ryan Anderson/$1,981.60 Engineering: Jose Dominguez/$2,916.80; Jason Anderson/$1,907.20 Finance: Mike Carlson/$3,728.80 Fire/Rescue: Richard Draper/$2,449.60 Library: Jane Larson/$2,436.80 Light and Power: Mark Koller/$3,145.60 Parks and Recreation: James Goblirsch/$2,523.20; Aaron Baedke/$1,611.20; Ryan Baedke/$1,564.00; Kirk Hogen; $2,332.80 Police: Matthew Betzen/$3,154.40; Chad Passick/$2,827.20; Crystal Brady/$2,254.40; Luke Trowbridge/$2,080.00 Solid Waste: Robert Iverson/$ 2,376.80 Street: Pete Jahn/$2,286.40 Wastewater: Paul Brunick/$2,552.00 Water: Randy Isaacson/$2,412.80 HOURLY WAGES: Ambulance: Lisa Wood/$8.00/hr, $30.60/1st, $17.34/2nd, $9.00/hr FTO; Lisa Wood (Office Administrator/$10.56/hr; Merritt Groh/$8.00/hr, $6.00/1st, $6.00/2nd, $9.00/hr FTO; Michael Wildermuth/$8.00/hr, $37.89/1 , $23.81/2nd, $9.00/FTO; Valerie Hower/$8.00/hr, $37.14/1st, st 14 $23.35/2nd, $9.00/FTO, Anthoney Klunder/$8.00/hr, $36.41/1st, $22.89/2nd, $9.00/FTO; Brandon Hansen/$8.00/hr, $36.41/1st, $22.89/2nd, $9.00/FTO; Mandy Reed/$8.00/hr, $36.41/1st, $22.89/2nd, $9.00/FTO; Joe Kyte/$8.00/hr, $32.47/1 , $18.40/2nd; Robin Hower/$8.00/hr, $31.84/1st, st $18.04/2nd; Neil Melby/$8.00/hr, $30.60/1st, $17.34/2nd, $9.00/hr FTO; Layne Stewart/$8.00/hr, $6.00/1st, $6.00/2nd; Dominick Santa st nd Maria/$8.00/hr, $35.70/1 , $22.40/2 , Alexander Sherlock/$8.00/hr, $6.00/1st, $6.00/2nd; Cody Jansen/$8.00/hr, $30.60/1st, $17.34/2nd; Nicole Gulley/$8.00/hr, $35.00/1st, $22.00/2nd; Ryun Fischbach/$8.00/hr, $6.00/1 , $6.00/2 ; Laura Wiemers/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd, st nd $9.00/hr FTO; Ashley Brunick/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd; Tenelle Choal/$8.00/hr, $35.00/1st, $22.00/2nd; Luke Crance/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd; Jordyn Larson/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd; Jordana Neeman/$8.00/hr, $6.00/1st, $6.00/2nd; Tara Rohan/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd; Kellen Cusick/$8.00/hr, $6.00/1st, $6.00/2nd; Dawn Abbott- Thompson/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd; Alyssa Hunt/$8.00/hr, $6.00/1 , $6.00/2 ; David Kyte/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd; John st nd Wetherington/$8.00/hr, $30.00/1st, $17.00/2nd Code Enforcement: Jim Balleweg/$19.57; Eric Birkeland/$16.67 Custodial: Karl Bottessini/$14.53; Ron Maher/$11.62; Zibeon Samudzi/$10.75. Electric: Rodney Tieman/$30.72; Monty Munkvold/$30.72; Mike Wensel/$30.72; Chad Christopherson/$30.22; Todd Halverson/$30.22; Travis Tarr/$30.22; Austin Anderson/$30.22; Phil Wiebelhaus/$21.72; Mike Wensel/$30.72; Karen Harris/$19.18; Mark Podany /$0.25/Meter; Doug Brunick/$0.25/Meter Engineering: Todd Nordyke/$18.54; Travis VanBeek/$20.05; Chris Lubbers/$9.25 Finance: Michelle Eidem/$25.26; Sherry Howe/$24.06; Vicki Fader/$17.18; Lisa Terwilliger/$13.10; Janis Johnson/$15.34 General Government: Jennifer Olson/$14.00 Library: Wendy Nilson/$19.39; Michelle Koller/$18.16; Misi Kayl/$15.69; Linda Calleja/$14.58; Michael Stark/$11.62; Susan Heggestad/$11.26; Beth Knedler/$17.96; Atla Allen/$8.50; Epiphany Knedler/$8.50 Parks & Recreation/Golf: Mark Clark/$27.90; Russell Jensen/$18.63; Brian Nelson/$15.29; Tyler Tregaser/$15.29; Jessica Kennedy/$16.35; Dennis Chandler/$12.67; Nick Heitkamp/$8.50; Katie Herrera/$8.50; Alexa Mockler/$8.50; Abby Ouellette/$8.50; Ryan Sevening/$9.00; Megan Olson/$8.50; Tyler Husby/$8.50; Michael Butler/$8.50; Nick Jensen/$8.50; Madilyn Myers/$8.50; Ryan Hillier/$8.50; Paul Schwaisinger/$8.50; Kyle Ringhofer/$8.50; Mary Berens/$8.50; Emily Bauer/$8.50; Tim Christopherson/$8.75; Hannah Downing/$8.50; Sam Craig/$8.50; Tyler Larsen/$8.50; Abby Leach/$8.50; Matthew Mickley/$8.50; Michael Mettler/$8.50; Tate Pesicka/$8.50; Emily Schiernbeck/$8.50; Shawn Clark/$20.00/Game; Shannon Fitzsimmons/$8.50; Morgan Hower/$8.50; Hope Knedler/$8.50; Shayla Kiertzner/$8.50; Kendall Kritenbrink/$8.50; Cheyenne Mallory/$8.50; Brandon Mockler/$8.50; Hailey Norman/$8.50; Heather Petrino/$8.50; Ellysa Reinke/$8.50; Sierra Whitman/$8.50 Police: Janna Mollet/$20.25; Ryan Hough/$28.97; Robin Hower/$26.01; Randy Crum/$23.95; Ben Nelsen/$25.99; Jonathan Warner/$23.95; Jacy 15 Nelsen/$24.62; Bryan Beringer/$22.20; Anthoney Klunder/$21.65; Chet Moser/$19.43; Isaac Voss/$20.61; Andrew Delgado/$19.43; Jessica Wade/$19.43; Jonathan Cole/$21.13; Mark Foley/$20.11; Joe Ostrem/$19.43; Cindy Carrington/$13.50 Solid Waste: Jennifer Holthe/$12.33; Daniel Goeden/$19.19; Mark Milbrodt/$18.31; Timothy Taggart/$20.02; Barry Braaten/$17.14; Jim Zimmerman/$17.95; Todd Moe/$16.57; Dan Hanson/$16.20; Calle Sorensen/$15.48; Eric McPherson/$14.80; Terry Johnson/$10.25; Mitchell Lang/$9.50 Street: Ernie Halverson/$22.19; Bradley Swee/$21.67; Jeffrey Mart/$19.82; Chris Nissen/$17.26; Duane Fulk/$16.51; Rich Walker/$10.00; Tyler Williamson/$16.13; Brian Steffen/$15.80 Telecommunications: David Stammer/$20.87; Liv West/$20.87; Marsha McKinney/$20.87; Wendy Carroll/$19.29; Jessica Standley/$17.85; Derek Ronning/$15.87; Tenelle Choal/$15.26 Wastewater: Fred Balleweg/$25.28; John Walker/$21.75; Michael Heine/$19.99; Cory Moore/$18.29; Rob Pickens/$16.90 Water: Tom Kruse/$25.91; Allen Clark/$21.26; Wade Mount/$21.26; Curtis Haakinson/$20.48; Dale Husby/$18.70; Shane Griese/$19.12; Tyler Zimmerman/$17.27 Volunteer Firefighters: Nick Ashley; Ryan Bland; Karl Brewer; Emily Brigham; Henry Bruguier; Kellen Cusick; Ray Decker; Ryun Fischbach; Nicole Gulley; Brandon Hanson; Andrew Horan; Ryan Husby; Pete Jahn; Cody Jansen; Anthoney Klunder; Brady London; Austin Martensen; Scott Martinsen; Cody Merrigan; Curtis Mincks; Mathew Moore; Ben Murra; Dylan Nelsen; Daryl Newman; Minh Pham; Chris Puckett; Scott Roberts; Tony Rydstom; Justin Sadler; Dominick Santa Maria; Kevin Sarehkhani; Calle Sorensen; Bill Sperry; Layne Stewart; Rhett Struve; Chuck Taggart; Cory Taggart; Matt Taggart; Mark Taggart; Keith Thompson; Brad Waage; Brian Waage; John Walker; Rich Walker; Matthew Wanamaker; Lisa Wood; Tyler Zimmerman Associate Firefighters: Doug Brunick; Dick Brown; Mike Chaney; Gary Eidem; Bob Frank; Don Forseth; Dean Hansen; Joe Reedy; Wade Mount; Todd Halverson; Travis Schroeder; Tom Sorensen; Rick Steenholdt; Clarence Voudry; Brandon Weimers; Clyde Watts Planning Commission: Matthew Fairholm/$15.00/Meeting; Don Forseth/$15.00/Meeting; Robert Iverson/$15.00/Meeting; Mike Manning/$15.00/Meeting; Ted Muenster/$15.00/Meeting; Laura Jones/$15.00/Meeting; Robert Oehler/$15.00/Meeting; Debra Gruhn/$15.00/Meeting; Douglas Tuve/$15.00/Meeting Library Board: Dan Burniston/$15.00/Meeting; Jon Flanagin/$15.00/Meeting; Carl Gutzman/$15.00/Meeting; Diane Leja/$15.00/Meeting; Fern Kaufman/$15.00/Meeting. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, the City Manager may make wage increases for the completion of education requirements, for passing certification tests, for fulfillment of job requirements set at the date of employment, and the City Manager may make meritorious wage increases for Department Heads within the budgetary appropriation of the respective departments. Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of January 2015. 16  FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA By___________________________________ John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor ATTEST: By___________________________________ Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer The motion was seconded by Alderman Erickson. Discussion followed and the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote of the Governing Body. 7 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Powell declared that the Resolution was adopted. 9. Bid Openings A. Fuel quotes Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, read the monthly fuel quotes and recommended the low quote of Stern Oil on all items. Item 1 - 4,350 gal unleaded 10% ethanol: Stern Oil $1.6577, Brunick’s Service $1.80; Item 2 – 3,000 gal No. 1 & 2 Diesel fuel dyed: Stern Oil $2.1204, Brunick’s Service $2.35; Item 3 - 1,000 gal No. 1 & 2 diesel fuel-clear: Stern Oil $2.3919, Brunick’s Service $3.46 12-15 Alderman Ward moved approval of the low quote of Stern Oil on all three items. Alderman Price seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. 10. City Manager's Report A. John reported that the City Council will next meet on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the regular time. John noted that the City Council does meet on Martin Luther King, Jr Day. B. John reported that the Christmas tree collection site is open and accepts real trees. John noted that the site is on the south side of Broadway Street just west of Dakota Street. John stated that the site would be open until January 18th. C. John reminded citizens that sidewalks are to be cleared 24 hours after the end of a snow event. He stated that snow should be stored on your property not across the street on neighbor’s property without 17 permission or piled on the street. He noted that if the snow is moved across the street no windrows of snow should be left in the street. D. John stated that changes to the Main/Center/Court Street intersection are scheduled to take place next Tuesday, January 13th. He stated that information will be in the newspaper this week and signs will be erected on Main Street this week letting the public know of the upcoming change. E. John reported that the liquor store will be opening at the new location, which is just west of the existing site, on Tuesday, January 6th. PAYROLL ADDITIONS AND CHANGES Planning Commission: Robert Ohler $15.00/meeting; Police: Crystal Brady $28.97/hr, Luke Trowbridge $26.69/hr, Isaac Voss $20.11/hr; Ambulance: Dawn Abbott-Thompson $8.00/call-$30.00/1st-$17.00/2nd, Matt Callahan $27.78/hr, John Wetherington $8.00/call-$30.00/1st-$17.00/2nd; Library: Wendy Nilson $18.92/hr; Wastewater: Mike Heine $19.50/hr, Fred Ballaweg $24.66/hr, John Walker $21.22/hr 11. Invoices Payable 13-15 Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the following invoices: 3D Specialties Inc Supplies 504.69 A & A Refrigeration Repairs 226.60 ABRA SD Of Sioux Falls Repairs 9,315.82 American Legal Publishing Ordinance book update 3,852.80 Apco International Membership dues 575.00 Applied Concepts, Inc Supplies 26.10 Aramark Uniform Services Uniform cleaning 220.00 Avera Queen Of Peace Health Testing 75.00 Baker & Taylor Books Books 264.19 Banner Associates, Inc Professional services 4,388.28 Benchmark Foam Inc Pitching mound 1,880.00 Beth Knedler Mileage reimbursement 19.54 Bierschbach Eqpt & Supply Supplies 203.00 Bomgaars Tool chest/cabinet 1,104.97 Bound Tree Medical, LLC Supplies 393.10 Brian Steffen Meals reimbursement 25.00 Broadcaster Press Advertising 145.00 Brown Traffic Products Supplies 190.00 18 Brunicks Service Inc Fuel 5,313.00 Butler Machinery Co. Repairs/parts 12,102.62 Cam Commerce Supplies 200.65 Campbell Supply Supplies 964.29 Canfield Business Interior Office dividers 4,189.47 Cannon Technologies, Inc Software & support 10,666.98 Cask & Cork Merchandise 1,287.01 Center Point Large Print Books 126.55 Century Business Leasing Copier lease 138.25 Century Business Products Copies 435.85 Centurylink Telephone 743.23 Chemco, Inc Supplies 79.06 City Of Vermillion Copies/postage 1,569.90 City Of Vermillion Utility bills 36,529.78 Claritus Supplies 36.14 Class C Solutions Group Supplies 284.13 Climate Systems, Inc Repairs 635.07 Clubhouse Hotel & Suites Lodging 240.00 Colonial Life Acc Ins. Insurance 3,326.49 Concrete Materials Rock 238.75 Construction Products & Co Supplies 59.40 Continental Research Corp Supplies 326.56 Coyote Rentals Water heater/wiring rebate 170.00 Crop Production Services Supplies 56.80 Cummins Central Power, LLC Repairs 1,010.47 Dakota Beverage Merchandise 11,147.61 Dakota Pc Warehouse Supplies 169.96 Dakota Riggers & Tool Supply Supplies 214.60 Daniels Residential Inc Baler building 52,568.98 Davis Pharmacy Battery 3.99 Delta Dental Plan Insurance 6,383.22 Demco Supplies 101.20 Dennis Martens Maintenance 833.34 Dept Of Revenue Testing 273.00 DGR Engineering Professional services 1,651.50 Dust Tex Mat service 80.00 Echo Electric Supply Supplies 1,176.34 Electronic Engineering Equipment installation 8,661.45 Empire Building Const Building repairs 4,527.00 Farmer Brothers Co. Supplies 59.83 Fireguard Inc Parts 69.40 First National Bank Electric bond trustee fee 2,000.00 Foreman Media Council mtg 100.00 19 Fred Haar Co, Inc Repairs 385.03 Gale Books 249.51 Graham Tire Co. Tires 4,647.16 Grainger Parts 185.75 Graymont Capital Inc Chemicals 7,751.52 Gregg Peters Freight 2,096.25 Gregg Peters Rent 937.50 Guarantee Oil Co Inc Supplies 108.78 Harold K Scholz Co Substation improvements 100,038.23 Hartington Tree LLC Tree trimming 1,500.00 Hauff Mid-America Sports Supplies 350.50 Hawkins Inc Chemicals 873.88 HD Supply Waterworks Supplies 7,887.63 HDR Engineering, Inc Professional services 10,801.53 Heiman, Inc. Supplies 1,882.82 Helms & Associates Professional services 949.72 Hendersons Ultimate Car Wash Car wash card 100.00 Herren-Schempp Building Supplies 124.20 HOA Solutions, Inc Repairs 887.50 Holiday Inn Express Lodging 85.00 Hospitality Marketing Service Folding tables-armory 2,002.00 Hy Vee Food Store Supplies 122.65 Independence Waste Waste hauling 1,032.75 Ingram Books 1,906.17 International Code Council Registration 800.00 Interstate Power Systems Maintenance 1,884.50 Intoximeters Supplies 404.75 Istate Truck Center Parts 234.65 Jacks Uniform & Eqpt Uniform 790.60 Jerry's Chevrolet Buick Gm Part s 86.86 John A Conkling Dist. Merchandise 3,230.95 Johnson Brothers Famous Brands Merchandise 38,419.93 Johnson Controls Repairs/svc agreements 6,337.82 Johnson Feed, Inc Repairs 247.49 Jones Food Center Supplies 1,198.16 Kairoi, Inc Website hosting 1,275.00 Kalins Indoor Comfort Parts 97.09 Karsten Mfg Corp Merchandise 170.69 Lawson Products Inc Supplies 68.26 Laynes World Award plaques 203.04 Lincoln Republic Insurance Insurance 498.29 Linda Calleja Mileage reimbursement 66.23 Locators And Supplies, Inc Supplies 132.02 20 Login/Iacp Net Annual fee 500.00 Longs Propane Inc Propane 60.00 M.W Bevins Co Repairs 202.40 Malloy Electric Parts 173.58 Marks Machinery Parts 167.76 Mart Auto Body Towing 825.00 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc Supplies 153.19 Mcculloch Law Office Professional services 1,944.00 Mcleods Printing Journal book 466.06 Mead Lumber Supplies 81.08 Medical Waste Transport, Inc Haul medical waste 93.50 Menards Storage building 499.99 Michelle Koller Mileage reimbursement 97.50 Micro Marketing LLC Supplies 35.00 MidAmerican Gas usage 8,966.67 Midcontinent Communication Internet service 65.00 Midwest Alarm Co Alarm monitoring 141.75 Midwest Building Maintenance Mat service 551.35 Midwest Tire & Muffler Repairs 1,461.16 Midwest Turf & Irrigation Parts 338.65 Mills & Miller, Inc Deicing salt 1,601.70 Missouri River Energy Service Resource action program 1,786.92 Missouri Valley Maintenance Repairs 1,981.55 Monty Munkvold Boots reimbursement 100.00 Moore Welding & Mfg Repairs 95.00 Morses Farm Market Wreath 230.00 National Arbor Day Foundation Membership dues 15.00 National Fire Protection Assoc Handbook 417.28 NCL Of Wisconsin, Inc Supplies 2,310.50 Netsys+ Software subscription 3,324.66 New York Life Insurance 84.02 Newman Traffic Signs Supplies 5,110.70 North Central Distribution Supplies 149.94 Northern Balance & Scale Professional services 441.00 Novelty Machine & Supply Parts 304.67 Office Supply.Com Supplies 138.46 Office Systems Co Copier contract 145.23 Okoboji Wines-SD Merchandise 5,438.28 Overhead Door Of Sioux City Repairs 1,071.25 PCC, Inc Commission 1,103.50 Pella Products By Wilsey Repairs 1,208.24 Pitney Bowes Postage for meter 58.35 Pitney Bowes Postage machine rental 242.49 21 Pollman Excavation Crushed gravel/rock 26,412.02 Potomac Aviation Technology Parts 312.58 Powerphone, Inc Training 809.00 Praetorian Digital Professional services 875.00 Prairie Berry Winery Merchandise 802.00 Pressing Matters Supplies 410.00 Presto-X-Company Inspection/treatment 100.10 Pump N Pak Fuel 167.00 Quill Supplies 2,718.40 Racom Corporation Maintenance contract 395.50 Radiant Heat, Inc Parts 146.03 Random House, Inc Books 63.75 Rasmussen Mechanical Service Repairs 14,370.00 Recorded Books, Inc Books 896.70 Reporting Systems Inc Renewal 1,188.00 Republic National Dist. Merchandise 12,706.47 Resco Supplies 252.00 Ryan Hough Boot reimbursement 50.00 Salina Vortex Corporation Repairs 264.39 Sanford Patient Financial Testing 70.00 Sanford Vermillion Hospital Flu shots 242.00 Schindler Elevator Corp Repairs 1,332.34 SD Arborists Association Registration 210.00 SD Board Of Operator Cert Operator certification 144.00 SD Retirement System Contributions 81,705.59 SD State Historical Society Book 36.96 SD State University Professional services 63.00 Security Shredding Service Shredding containers 35.00 Servall Towel & Linen Shop towels 16.80 Shortys Hvac Supplies LLC Parts 626.00 Sign Pro Vehicle wrap 840.00 Sioux City Truck Sales, Inc Repairs 649.11 Sioux Equipment Supplies 331.57 Siouxland Humane Society Fees 37.00 Sooland Bobcat Repairs 410.00 Special T's And More Uniform 71.80 Stern Oil Co. Supplies 12,169.49 Steve's Heating & A/C Inc Repairs 296.54 Stewart Oil-Tire Co Repairs 264.90 Stuart C. Irby Co. Transformers 12,001.83 Sturdevants Auto Parts Parts 1,189.06 Tapco Uniforms 61.79 Thatcher Company Soda ash 13,574.88 22 The Equalizer Subscription 122.25 The New Sioux City Iron Co Supplies 342.23 Titan Machine-Productivity Parts 1,911.72 Todd Halverson Meals reimbursement 18.00 Tri County Propane Inc Propane 7,145.24 True Fabrications Merchandise 993.46 True Value Supplies 551.01 Turner Plumbing Repairs 185.42 Tyler Williamson Meals reimbursement 25.00 Ultramax Supplies 253.49 United Way Contributions 677.69 USA Bluebook Supplies 337.86 USD Creative Services Laminate map 24.00 Valiant Vineyards Merchandise 504.00 Verizon Wireless Cell phones 1,793.83 Vermillion Ace Hardware Supplies 656.79 Vermillion Ford Parts 83.17 Vermillion Rural Fire Dept Midamerican donation 250.00 Visa/First Bank & Trust Fuel/lodging/supplies 7,726.94 Wal-Mart Community Supplies 907.06 Wesco Distribution, Inc Supplies 2,711.93 Wow! Business 911 circuit 1,415.45 Yankton Janitorial Supply Supplies 427.61 Zee Medical Service Supplies 91.85 East River Property LLC Bright Energy rebate 650.00 Robert Berntson Bright Energy rebate 275.00 Andy Hill Bright Energy rebate 275.00 Mark Jerred Bright Energy rebate 275.00 Kober Funeral Home Bright Energy rebate 200.00 Alderman Ward seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. 12. Consensus Agenda A. Set a bid opening date of January 28, 2015 for the purchase of one sedan and three pickup trucks 14-15 Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the consensus agenda. Alderman Ward seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. 13. Adjourn 23 15-15 Alderman Ward moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 7:39 p.m. Alderman Erickson seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted. Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of January, 2015. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA BY____________________________ John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor ATTEST: BY___________________________________ Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer Published once at the approximate cost of ___________. 24