MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
            The City Council of the City of Volga, SD, met in Regular Session, Monday, January 7, 2008, at 7:00 PM, in the conference room of City Hall, with Mayor Tom Pierce presiding.  Members present: Anderson, Benson, Bjerke, Howell, Fideler, and Strasburg.  Also present: City Attorney, Steve Britzman, City Administrator, Steve Meyer, Finance Officer, Jennifer Petersen, and Jane Utecht from the Volga Tribune.
            Following the Pledge of Allegiance Anderson moved to approve the agenda with the following additions. Resolution 2008-03, support for First District Association of Local Governments, and South Dakota Municipal League-Liquor Tax Form. Bjerke seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
            Howell moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2007, regular meeting. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
            Anderson moved to approve the following claims and ordered them paid. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor.  Motion carried.

            At 7:30 pm, Public Hearing for Zoning Change. Praeses Plat 1 in Eastland Addition from Ag to Commercial was held. ORDINANCE 2008-01. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2008-01 AMENDING SECTION 22-0307 (C) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA. Bjerke moved to approve the zoning change. Anderson seconded the motion.  All in favor. Motion carried.
            Resolution 2008-01 Fire Department Blending & Consumption. Bjerke moved to approve resolution 2008-01.Anderson seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
            Resolution 2008-02 City of Volga Christmas Party Blending & Consumption. Bjerke moved to approve resolution 2008-02. Anderson seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
            Hiring a contract cleaner for the City Hall building was discussed. Cleaners that are currently contracted by the City of Volga, to clean other buildings, will be contacted for prices and availability.
            At 8pm, Deputy Mark Anawaski from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Department, discussed benefits and reasons for setting up a Neighborhood Watch Program in Volga. Some reasons included growing population, and increasing number of rental properties. An informational community meeting for the community of Volga will be scheduled in February.
            Motion by Bjerke to approve RESOLUTION 2008-03. THE CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA, AGREES TO PROVIDE $1,172.59 OF SUPPORT TO THE FIRST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR A 12 MONTH PERIOD, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, PAYABLE IN FEBRUARY 2008. Seconded by Anderson. All in favor. Motion carried.
            South Dakota Municipal League sent a letter requesting the City of Volga’s opinion on whether or not the SDML should support a nickel a drink tax. No action was taken by council at this time.
            Committee Reports were given. Sewer Relining and Bid were discussed.
            Motion by Fideler to advertise for bids to be opened February 4th, 2008. Seconded by Anderson. All in favor. Motion carried.
            Purchasing a Trencher-Backhoe was also discussed. Motion by Howell to advertise for bids for a Trencher-Backhoe to be opened February 4th, 2008. Seconded by Anderson. All in Favor. Motion Carried.      
            Motion by Benson to accept Daniels Construction change order to move completion date from February 1st to February 8th due to weather delays. Seconded by Anderson. All in favor. Motion carried.
            Bjerke moved to adjourn regular session and reconvene in executive session at 10:00pm, to discuss Billing Delinquencies and Employee Salaries and Evaluations. Seconded by Benson. All in favor. Motion carried. Executive session adjourned at 10:40pm and council reconvened in regular session.
            Howell moved to approve salaries for 2008. Strasburg seconded the motion. On roll call all voted aye. Motion carried. City Administrator, Steve Meyer, $24.89/hr. Finance Officer, Jennifer Petersen, $17.00/hr. Revenue/Billing Specialist, Becky Holter, $14.49/hr. Streets, Steve Nissen, $15.50/hr. Electrical Superintendent, Brent Brown, $26.91/hr. Lineman, Jason Niemann, $18.61/hr. Water & Sewer, Paul Santema, $11.74/hr. Parks Maintenance, Don Doescher, $10.35/hr. Community Center Custodian, $8.80/hr. Auditorium Custodian, Don Doescher, $425/month.
There being no further business a motion was made by Anderson to adjourn. Motion seconded by Benson. All in favor. Motion carried.
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                                                                        Tom Pierce, Mayor, City of Volga
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