Sharon Springs City Council - February 2024

March 12, 2024

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor: Verlan Wagoner, Council Members: Jay Sharp, Tim Elder, Dennis Mote, Steve Paul, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Wendy Keadle, Deputy Clerk Allison Mitchell, City Superintendent Dennis Sharp, Sheriff Unruh, Amie Sharp, Lissa Sexson.
Mayor Wagoner called the regular meeting for February 5, 2024 to order at 5:30 p.m. 
There was a bed tax request from Fort Wallace Memorial Association that was discussed.  Mr. Jay Sharp made a motion to pass the Bed Tax Request for the Fort Wallace Memorial Association for $1500.00, motion seconded by Mr. Paul, motion approved.
Lissa Sexson came in to discuss a blanket bed tax request for the year for the Wallace County Visitor Bureau for $10,125.00 There was discussion on this and once the Bed Tax Committee receives a request city council will approve it at that time. Treasurer Bev Elder came in to discuss moving some of the money in checking over to short term CD’s. There were two proposals from B&H Paving for crack seals and chip seal. Mr. Mote made a motion to approve the proposal from B&H Paving for crack and chip seal, seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved. Appointments for Library Board, and new member for the Housing Authority were discussed. Mr. Jay Sharp moved to approve the Library Board members and the new member for the Housing Board, Kriss Wahlmeier, motion seconded by Mr. Paul, motion approved.
Mayor Wagoner recommended that Ab Smith be appointed to the vacant City Council Seat.  A motion was made by Mr. Elder to approve Ab Smith to fill the vacant City Council Seat, seconded by Mr. Mote, motion approved.
Mr. Jay Sharp moved to approve the Council Meeting minutes of January 2, 2024, motion as seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved. Mr. Paul made a motion to approve payroll and vouchers as presented, seconded by Mr. Mote, motion approved.
City Superintendent Report: City Superintendent Dennis Sharp gave his monthly report. Superintendent Sharp is requesting approval to buy the last two lift stations together.  If purchased together the city will receive a discount. Mr. Mote made a motion to purchase the final two lift stations at a discounted rate, motion was seconded by Mr. Paul, motion approved.  Superintendent Sharp asked to have the new Sewer Machine moved up on the 5-year plan as it is needed now.  Mr. Elder made a motion to buy a sewer machine now and moving it up on the 5-year plan, Mr. Paul seconded the motion, motion approved. The city will be having Purple Wave sell two vehicles, 2006 Chevy Pickup and a 1994 Ford Explorer. 
City Attorney Report: Mr. Hurlburt had no report. Mr. Hurlbert requested an Executive session for 30 minutes for attorney client privileges at 7:10pm. Motion made to go into executive session by Mr. Elder for client/attorney privilege, seconded by Mr. Paul, motion approved. Clerk Keadle and Deputy Mitchell left the meeting. Meeting resumed at 7:40pm. No Action Taken.
Council Member Reports No Report. Mr. Jay Sharp requested a 5-minute Executive session for personnel at 8:40pm, Mr. Mote Seconded motion approved. Clerk Keadle and Deputy Mitchell left the meeting. Meeting resumed at 8:45pm. No Action taken
City Clerk Report:  Clerk Keadle addressed that the City of Sharon Springs would be sending Adam Allaman to Water Certification School for the City of Wallace and the City of Wallace would reimburse the city for all expenses that he would incur. Council approved this.
**Upcoming Reminders
Next Regular Meeting ~ March 4, 2024 ~ 5:30 p.m.
Water usage report for the water wells was included in the council packets.   
Mr. Jay Sharp moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55pm.; Mr. Elder, seconded the motion, motion approved.

Verlan Wagoner, Mayor
Wendy Keadle, City Clerk