Sharon Springs City Council - December 2023

January 9, 2024

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session Monday evening, December 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Patrick Gibbs, Council Members: Amber Fischer, Verlan Wagoner, Jay Sharp, Tim Elder, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Wendy Keadle, Deputy Clerk Allison Mitchell, City Superintendent Dennis Sharp.  
Mayor Patrick Gibbs called the regular meeting for December 4, 2023 to order at 5:30 p.m. The Building Permit on the agenda was cancelled.
A Bed Tax request was submitted for an ad in the Western times for Mistletoe and Moonlight for $350. Advertisement for the Parade of lights for $50.00. Mr. Jay sharp motioned to approve the Bed Tax request, Mr. Wagoner seconded the motion, motion approved.
Cereal Malt Beverage 2024 Licenses for T-Mart, The Farmhouse Restaurant, Towns End Tavern, The Country Store were discussed. Mr. Tim Elder made a motion to approve the CMB Licenses for T-Mart, The Farmhouse Restaurant, Towns End Tavern and the Country Store, Mr. Jay Sharp seconded the motion, motion passed. 
Mr. Jay Sharp moved to approve the Council Meeting minutes of the November 6, 2023 meeting at 5:30 pm, motion was seconded by Mr. Wagoner, motion approved.
Mrs. Fischer moved to accept payroll and vouchers as presented, Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.
City Superintendent Report: City Superintendent Dennis Sharp gave his monthly report. Mr. Dennis Sharp reported Mr. Sharp advised there was a Truck with an auger attachment on Park Street that knocked down power poles and lines Monday November, 27th in the afternoon. The city was able to get power back on that evening
City Attorney Report: Mr. Hurlburt requested the meeting to go into Executive Session. Mr. Jay Sharp moved to go into Executive session, motion was seconded by Mr. Wagoner. City Clerk Wendy Keadle and Deputy City Clerk Allison Mitchell were invited to stay. Executive Session ended; no action taken
Council Member Reports:  Grants were discussed for future water projects. Mr. Jay Sharp Discussed having a Contract with Midwest Energy for emergency situations. Mr. Sharp will get back to council once he has more information.
City Clerk Report:  City Clerk Wendy Keadle submitted to Council for a software update to Utility Hub and Payroll. The payroll software will be tabled until next year.  Mr. Jay Sharp Motioned to approve the Utilities software update, Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.
Mr. Wagoner requested an Executive Session for personnel, Mr. Jay Sharp seconded the motion, City Clerk Wendy Keadle and Deputy City Clerk Allison Mitchell left the meeting. City Clerk Wendy Keadle and Deputy City Clerk returned to the meeting. 90 day probationary raises were discussed for City Clerk Wendy Keadle and Deputy City Clerk Allison Mitchell.  Motion was made by Mr. Jay Sharp to approve 90 day probationary raises for City Clerk Wendy Keadle and Deputy City Clerk Allison Mitchell, motion seconded by Mr. Elder, Motion approved.  
* * * UPCOMING REMINDERS: * * *  
Next Regular Meeting ~ January 2, 2024 ~ 5:30 p.m.
Special Meeting~December 21st, 2023 at 5:00p.m.Year End Tranfers/Personnel    
Water usage report for the water wells was included in the council packets.   
Mrs. Fischer moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Mr. Wagoner, seconded the motion, motion approved.
Patrick Gibbs, Mayor
Wendy Keadle, City Clerk