City of Brandon - Minutes
City of Brandon
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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The Brandon City Council met in a special meeting session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Council Chambers at 308 S. Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota. Present were Dana Clark, Vickie David, Barb Fish, Tim Jorgenson, David Kull and Chuck Parsons. Others present were: City Administrator, Bryan H. Read; Finance Officer, Christina Smith; Police Chief, Joe Weir and Park Superintendent, Devin Coughlin. Present via Zoom were Mayor Paul J. Lundberg. Absent: None.
Alderwoman Clark moved and Alderman Jorgenson seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #14-20
Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Jorgenson seconded to approve Resolution #14-20 repealing Ordinance #606 and Resolution #13-20. A roll call vote showed Clark, David, Fish, Jorgenson, Kull and Parsons aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 14-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 606 AND RESOLUTION 13-20
WHEREAS, the City Council of Brandon, South Dakota adopted Ordinance No. 606 An Ordinance of the City of Brandon, South Dakota Declaring a Health Emergency and Limiting Public Gatherings Within the City on March 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 606 allows the City Council to amend, suspend, reinstate or repeal Ordinance No. 606 by Resolution; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 606 was amended by Resolution 13-20 on May 4, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Brandon, South Dakota that Ordinance No. 606 and Resolution 13-20 are hereby repealed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all individuals within Brandon are urged and encouraged to:
1) Review and practice the CDC recommendations designed to stop the spread of the virus causing COVID-19;
2) Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, call a healthcare provider for instructions if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and stay at home if sick;
3) Understand that those who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, including those over the age of 60 and those suffering from respiratory or cardiac conditions, should take extra precautions and remain home if possible;
4) Implement social distancing measures and support businesses that are adjusting their business model to reduce the spread of the virus causing COVID-19; and
5) Assist those who work in essential jobs such as emergency personnel, medical professionals and law enforcement.
Adopted this 21st day of May, 2020.
Paul Lundberg
ATTEST:
Christina Smith
Finance Officer
(SEAL)
GOLF COURSE SEASON STAFF
Alderman Parsons moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to approve the following seasonal staff and terminating Mason Stark, Braden Dybdahl and Savannah Swansen for the Golf Course. A roll call vote showed Clark, David, Fish, Jorgenson, Kull and Parsons aye. Motion carried.
Proshop Assistant: Riley Duncanson, $11.00 per hour
Cart Tech: Halayna Hendrick, $9.30 per hour
Sam Olthoff, $9.30 per hour
Konner Peschel, $9.30 per hour
Maintenance: Anthony Ackerman, $11.10 per hour
Chase Grode, $10.80 per hour
Camden Smith, $10.80 per hour
Izzy Stone, $10.80 per hour
BENEFITS WORK SESSION
Casey Sonju, City’s Insurance Agent, was present to discuss insurance quotes. No formal action was taken. The following items were discussed:
1.Look at other insurance carrier’s quotes
2.Look at basing the future budget increase off Medical CPI
3.Have Casey try to get the Wellmark quote to the budget of 567,000
4.Reviewed employee survey
At 6:00 p.m. on a motion by Alderwoman Clark seconded by Alderman Parsons the meeting was adjourned.
Paul J. Lundberg
Mayor
Christina Smith
Municipal Finance Officer
June 3, 2020
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