Sharon Springs City Council - November 2023

December 14, 2023

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session Monday evening, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Patrick Gibbs, Council Members: Amber Fischer, Verlan Wagoner, Dennis Mote, Jay Sharp, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Wendy Keadle, Deputy Clerk Allison Mitchell, City Superintendent Dennis Sharp.  
Mayor Patrick Gibbs called the regular meeting for November 6, 2023 to order at 5:30 p.m. Treasure Bev Elder discussed moving some of the City’s money into a high yield money market. Mr. Wagoner moved to move $1,000,000.00 to a high yield money market, Mr. Mote Seconded the motion, motion approved.
Sunday liquor sales were discussed. Mr. Hurlburt advised we need to repeal Ordinance #555 for Sunday Cereal Malt Beverage Sales and adopt Ordinance #557 for Sunday Liquor Sales. Jay motioned to approve to repeal Ordinance #555 for Sunday Cereal Malt Beverage sales and adopt Ordinance #557 Sunday liquor sales, Mr. Wagoner seconded the motion, Mr. Mote voted yes, Mrs. Fischer abstained, motion approved.
Cowles Motor Company applied for a Salvage License. Motion was made by Mr. Mote to pass the application for Salvage License for Cowles Motor Company.  Mrs. Fischer seconded the motion, motion approved.
WCC, Inc. Preparation and Consulting Agreement was discussed. Mr. Jay Sharp motioned to pass WCC, Inc. Preparation and Consulting Agreement, seconded by Mr. Mote.
Mr. Mote moved to approve the Council Meeting minutes of the October 2, 2023 meeting at 5:30 pm, motion was seconded by Mr. Jay Sharp, motion approved.
Mr. Jay Sharp moved to accept payroll and vouchers as presented, Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.
Requisition submitted for ¼ of a Drone purchased by the Fire Department. Mrs. Fischer moved to pass the Requisition of ¼ of a Drone for the Fire Department. Mr. Wagoner seconded the motion, motion approved.
 Requisition submitted for a copier and scanner. Mr. Mote moved to approve the requisition for a new copier and scanner, motion seconded by Mr. Sharp, motion approved.
Requisition submitted for new computers. Motion was made by Mr. Jay sharp to approve the requisition for new computers, Mr. Wagoner seconded, motion approved.
 A Bed Tax request was submitted for Lexi Heyl for the Autumn Wind Festival. Mr. Jay sharp motioned to approve the Bed Tax request, Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.

City Superintendent Report: City Superintendent Dennis Sharp gave his monthly report. Mr. Dennis Sharp reported Alicia Collett is a new member on the Housing Board. Mr. Jay Sharp moved to approve Alicia Collett as a new member of the Housing Board, Mrs. Fischer seconded, motion approved. Mr. Sharp also advised we need to place an ad in the Western times and on our City of Sharon Springs Facebook page to advertise for help wanted for a General City Worker.

City Attorney Report: Mr. Hurlburt notified Council that Mark E. Helstrom had failed to appeal the Condemnation order on 404 Elm St. The City can move forward on the condemnation.
Council Member Reports:  Bed Tax committee was discussed by Mr. Jay Sharp.

City Clerk Report:  City Clerk Wendy Keadle submitted to Council for a software update.  Software update will be tabled until further information is available from other software companies.

** UPCOMING REMINDERS:  
 Next Regular Meeting ~ December 4th,  2023 ~ 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.   

Mr. Jay Sharp moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m.; Mr. Mote, seconded the motion, motion approved.

Patrick Gibbs, Mayor

Wendy Keadle, City Clerk