CITY OF WORTHING
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The commissioners of the City of Worthing met in regular session on Monday, July 6,
2015 at 6:30 P.M. in the Civic Center.
Mayor Eric Saugstad presided. The following commissioners were present: Eric
Bunkers, Ryan Schlieman and Sheri Lund. Also in attendance were City
Administrator Amanda Mack, Matt Gage, Jason Schroeder and Tim Reiners.
(Note: Herein after all attendees will be referred to by last name and the first initial if
necessary for distinction.)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Bunkers motioned to approve the July 6 2015 agenda. Schlieman seconded. All votes
“aye”, motion carried.
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OPEN PUBLIC SPEAKING
No Open Public Speaking
JUNE VOUCHERS AND SALARIES
Bunkers motioned to approve the June vouchers and salaries. Lund seconded. All
votes “aye”, motion carried.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Schlieman motioned to convene the Board of Adjustment. Lund seconded. All votes
“aye” motion carried.
REINERS VARIANCE REQUEST
Reiners discussed his request for a variance to the side yard setbacks and to all a
driveway across the sidewalk. Schroeder presented that the Planning and Zoning
Board recommended approval. Roll Call vote. All votes “aye” motion carried
Bunkers motioned to adjourn Board of Adjustment. Lund seconded. All votes “aye”
motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 2015 REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Schlieman motioned to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2015 Regular Session
Meeting. Lund seconded. All votes “aye”, motion carried.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2015-275-1 (PROHIBITED
PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS)
Schlieman motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2015-275-1. Bunkers seconded. Roll
call vote. All votes “aye”, motion carried.
LIMESTONE, INC. AGREEMENT
Bunkers motioned to approve the Limestone, Inc. agreement, for accounting services
at the rate of $75/hour, not to exceed 15 hours per month. Schlieman seconded. Roll
call vote. All votes “aye”, motion carried.
BACKFLOW VALVES ON PARK ST
Commissioners asked Mack to provide more information at the next meeting and to
ask Lakota Septic to attend the July 20, 2015 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
GAGE TEAM WEBSITE UPDATE
Gage updated the Commission on the new website progress. Mack will send out the
test link to Commissioner and P&Z members.
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES DISCUSION
Commissioners discussed adopting IPMC and had several questions that need to be
answered first before entertaining adoption. Mack will work on gathering more
information.
J. JOHNSON UPDATE
Bunkers motioned to table J. Johnson update. Schlieman seconded. All votes “aye”,
motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mack reported on the Water Meter Audit occurring July 13-17 and provided
Commission members with their lists. If anyone will not be home during that time,
please call City Hall and schedule a time to have your meter read.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
FINANCE AND REVENUE
Lund reported that she will be attending the Elected Officials Workshop conducted
by the Municipal League in Pierre.
PUBLIC WORKS
Bunkers reminded community members of the Water Meter Audit July 13-17
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Schlieman reminds community members that the window for lighting off fireworks is
now closed.
PUBLIC SAFETY
No Report.
MAYOR
Saugstad reported that he will be attending the Rural Fireboard meeting and had
attended the Quarterly Lincoln County Mayors meeting. He reminded the
Commission that budget discussions will begin in August and he will be out of town
on July 20.
RECESS
Saugstad called for recess at 8:38 P.M.
Saugstad called the meeting back to order at 8:44 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Lund motioned to enter Executive Session at 8:45 P.M. Schlieman seconded. All
votes “aye”, motion carried.
Saugstad declared Executive Session over at 8:57 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Lund motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 P.M. Schlieman seconded. All votes
“aye”, motion carried.
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Eric S. Saugstad, Mayor
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Amanda Mack, City Administrator
The next regular session Commission meeting is July twentieth (20th), 2015.