November 11, 2008 Regular Meeting
CITY OF ANDERSON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 11, 2008
Present: Staff:
Keith Fetzer, Mayor Darla Coghill, City Clerk
Eric Warner
Dave Miller Guests:
Samantha Thompson Karen Southwood
Tom Howard Carl Southwood
Scott Thompson
Un-Excused Michael McKenzie
Andy Archer Paul Dempster
Clint Berry Nancy Hollis
ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Keith Fetzer at 6:31 PM.
AGENDA APPROVAL M/S E. Warner/T. Howard moved to approve the agenda.
No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes M/S E. Warner/D. Miller moved to approve the minutes from the following meeting: Regular Meeting, October 14, 2008
No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Canvass of the Elections M/S D. Miller/E. Warner moved to certify the election as follows:
SEAT B | TOTAL VOTES |
Karen Southwood | 62 |
Nancy Hollis | 38 |
Eileen Holmes | 1 |
SEAT D | TOTAL VOTES |
Michael McKenzie | 81 |
Carl Southwood | 1 |
Donna Robinson | 4 |
Randy Whitte | 1 |
Dina Archer | 1 |
B. Corbin | 1 |
SEAT E | TOTAL VOTES |
Samantha Rathbone | 79 |
Willie Nelso | 1 |
Colleen Taylor | 1 |
Andy Archer | 3 |
Frank Hollis | 4 |
Carl Southwood | 1 |
Karen Southwood | 1 |
B. Corbin | 1 |
| |
SEAT F | TOTAL VOTES |
David Miller | 85 |
Carl Soutwood | 1 |
Sid Michaels | 1 |
Richard Napolone | 1 |
Eileen Holmes | 4 |
Sue Witte | 1 |
| |
SEAT G | TOTAL VOTES |
Paul Dempster | 89 |
Donna McDavid | 3 |
Eric Vantrease | 4 |
The following winners were declared as:
Seat Karen Southwood
Seat D Michael McKenzie
Seat E Samantha Thompson
Seat F David Miller
Seat G Paul Dempster
Clerk Coghill stated that there were eight absentee and two question ballot. The question ballot voters were ineligible voters. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Oath of Officers Clerk Coghill swore in the following council members:
Karen Southwood 1 Year Seat
Michael McKenzie 2 Year Seat
Samantha Thompson 2 Year Seat
David Miller 2 Year Seat
Paul Dempster 2 Year Seat
Correspondence Mayor Fetzer reported that the city has not received the Audit yet. He has been in contact with Wilson & Wilson and has spoken to the management. It was suggested that a complaint be filed.
Mayor Fetzer also stated that the PERS Audit was complete and that another letter had been drafted for Mr. Irving the survey. The letter would go in the mail tomorrow.
Financial Reports M/S K. Southwood/D. Miller moved to receive the financial reports for October 2008. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Bills to be Paid M/S K. Southwood/T. Howard moved to approve the Bills to be paid for October 2008. There was discussion on payment for Wilson & Wilson. That check will be held until the audit is complete. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Access Eric Warner asked about the electric bill for the park. Scott Thompson explained that there was power on to run the bare minimum at the park. Mr. Warner also asked about the office supply total on the bills to be paid. It was a sub total for 3 different departments.
Nancy Hollis asked about the Northern Lights Subdivision extension status. It was explained that nothing has been done yet and that it will be on the agenda for next month.
Carl Southwood wanted to welcome all new council members.
Council Comments No council member’s comments.
Reports
Department Reports Department of Public Safety director Dave Miller reported that there will be a special price to purchase the Ambulance Family Plan for the 1st 10 people. When a plan is purchased, a second plan can be purchased for half price as a gift to someone else. This offer is good for the First 10 plans sold.
Mayor Fetzer stated that Asta Reh was on vacation for a month. He also wanted to thank the city clerk for all her hard work.
Election of Mayor M/S T. Howard/S. Thompson nominated Keith Fetzer as Mayor
M/S S. Thompson/T. Howard moved to appoint Keith Fetzer as Mayor by acclamation. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Roll Call
Paul Dempster yes
Tom Howard yes
Michael McKenzie yes
Karen Southwood yes
Dave Miller yes
Samantha Thompson yes
Election of Vice-Mayor M/S K. Fetzer/K. Southwood nominated Samantha Thompson as Vice-Mayor.
M/S K. Fetzer/T. Howard moved to appoint Samantha Thompson as Vice-Mayor by acclamation. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
Roll Call
Paul Dempster yes
Tom Howard yes
Michael McKenzie yes
Karen Southwood yes
Dave Miller yes
Keith Fetzer yes
Department Appointments Mayor Fetzer appointed the following:
Karen Southwood Health & Social Service
Michael McKenzie Environmental
Paul Dempster Parks & Rec
Dave Miller Public Safety
Tom Howard Public Works
Samantha Thompson Land
ADJOURMENT M/S K. Southwood/S. Thompson moved to adjourn the meeting @ 7:08 PM.