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November 11, 2008 Regular Meeting

CITY OF ANDERSON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 11, 2008

ANDERSON CITY HALL

 

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.

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