Sharon Springs City Council - June 2023

July 11, 2023

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session Monday evening June 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Patrick Gibbs, Council Members: Tim Elder, Amber Fischer, Dennis Mote, Jay Sharp, Verlan Wagoner, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Theresa Hill, Sharon Van Allen and Aften Gardner.
Mayor Patrick Gibbs called the regular meeting for June 5, 2023 to order at 5:30 p.m. 
Aften Gardner and Sharon Van Allen presented the 2024 Library Budget to the City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Wagoner to approve the 2024 Library Budget, Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.
The Bed Tax committee had one request for $2000.00 from the Greeley Wallace County Healthcare Foundation for the Power of Positive Speakers Fund.  Mr. Sharp moved to approve this request of $2000.00, Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.  City Council discussed the terms of existing committee members and felt new members needed to be put on the board to replace those members with expired terms.
Mr. Sharp moved to approve the minutes of the May 3rd regular meeting, Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.
Mrs. Fischer made the motion to approve the minutes of May 16th special meeting, Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.
Mr. Sharp moved to accept the payroll and vouchers as presented:  voucher checks – 30399-30415, manual checks – 30416-30441, ACH #534-535;  payroll checks – 30442-30461, ACH #1,  Mr. Wagoner seconded the motion, motion approved.
Mrs. Fischer moved to approve the requisition as presented, Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.
City Superintendent Report: Superintendent Sharp was not in attendance.  Mr. Wagoner reported that a kit was installed in the main water valve.  The Council discussed moving the water valve to a new location closer to the power plant and possibly being able to isolate areas when shutting off water.
City Attorney Report:  Attorney Allan Hurlburt reported that the annexation of the “The Motor Inn” motel property is completed.
Council Member Reports: Mr. Elder had questions about Sunday alcohol sales. Mr. Sharp had a business owner request closing off a portion of a street to stop traffic and theft. The streets on the south side have been crack sealed.  Mr. Wagoner reported on water line grants for Ericson/Stowe, Gardner Street and streets west of school. Mrs. Fischer had received calls about motorcycles/4 wheelers in the south park.
City Clerk Report:  Mrs. Hill reported on a bill from Brown Wood Preserving Company that was $800.00 higher due to increase in fuel charges than approved. Mrs. Fischer moved to pay the additional $800.00 to Brown Wood Preserving, motion was seconded by Mr. Mote, motion approved.  A bill was received from Hickman Environmental Services for the installation of a second lift station in the amount of $12,188.00.  Mr. Sharp moved to pay Hickman Environmental Services $12,188.00 for installing 2nd lift station, Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.
**UPCOMING REMINDERS: 
Regular Meeting ~ Monday, July 3, 2023 ~ 5:30 p.m.  
 Water usage report for the water wells was included in the council packets.
Mr. Elder moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m.; Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.

Patrick Gibbs, Mayor
Theresa K. Hill, City Clerk