Motion was made by seconded by Henrie to approve the following additional lifeguard and contract for water safety instructor (WSI) per the Health/Rec. Committee’s recommendation. Motion carried with all members voting aye. Peterson, Contract WSI $7.25/hr. plus reimburse one-half of the WSI – – training fees if instruction is provided during all swimming lesson sessions. Pinney, Austin Lifeguard - $7.25/hr. – It was reported that the pool sidewalk railing has been installed. A huge thank you was expressed to the Haakon School District Industrial Arts instructor and class for building the railing; Les’ Body Shop for donating the paint; and, Assistant Street/Sewer Supt. Jason Peterson for painting and installing the railing. A preschool level of swimming lessons has been added to the first session of lessons, June 24-28, 2013. Level 3 swimming lessons have also been changed from a half-hour daily session to a one-hour daily session this year. The 40 & 8 Group has once again made a donation to the pool this year. Their donation of $75 will help host a Swim Day” on Saturday, June 15th during Scottie Philip Days. “Free Mayor, Council and those in attendance expressed their appreciation to the 40&8 Group for their continued contributions to the pool and community. The lifeguard certification and WSI certification was highly attended this year and appreciation was expressed to the Philip Ambulance for the use of meeting room during the classes. The monthly Water Dept. report was reviewed. Public Comments: See discussions above regarding building permits and the trails project. In Other Business: The Gravel Roads Academy Training will be held June 3-4, 2013, in Pierre. FO Van Lint & DFO Smith will be attending the SD Human Resource & Gov’t Finance Officers’ School, June 11-14, 2013, in Pierre. SD Building Officials Assoc. meeting will be held July 11-12, 2013, in Pierre. The next regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, July 1, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Rm.
Motion was made by seconded by Henrie to approve the following additional lifeguard and contract for water safety instructor (WSI) per the Health/Rec. Committee’s recommendation. Motion carried with all members voting aye. Peterson, – Contract WSI – $7.25/hr. plus reimburse one-half of the WSI training fees if instruction is provided during all swimming lesson sessions. Pinney, Austin – Lifeguard - $7.25/hr. It was reported that the pool sidewalk railing has been installed. A huge thank you was expressed to the Haakon School District Industrial Arts instructor and class for building the railing; Les’ Body Shop for donating the paint; and, Assistant Street/Sewer Supt. Jason Peterson for painting and installing the railing. A preschool level of swimming lessons has been added to the first session of lessons, June 24-28, 2013. Level 3 swimming lessons have also been changed from a half-hour daily session to a one-hour daily session this year. The 40 & 8 Group has once again made a donation to the pool this year. Their donation of $75 will help host a “Free Swim Day” on Saturday, June 15th during Scottie Philip Days. Mayor, Council and those in attendance expressed their appreciation to the 40&8 Group for their continued contributions to the pool and community. The lifeguard certification and WSI certification was highly attended this year and appreciation was expressed to the Philip Ambulance for the use of meeting room during the classes. The monthly Water Dept. report was reviewed. Public Comments: See discussions above regarding building permits and the trails project. In Other Business: The Gravel Roads Academy Training will be held June 3-4, 2013, in Pierre. FO Van Lint & DFO Smith will be attending the SD Human Resource & Gov’t Finance Officers’ School, June 11-14, 2013, in Pierre. SD Building Officials Assoc. meeting will be held July 11-12, 2013, in Pierre. The next regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, July 1, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Rm.
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