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Votes at a glance: council approves consent agenda, certifies election winner, accepts audit and HR proposal; housing study tabled
Summary
During the meeting the council approved the consent agenda (including a slurry seal agreement and pool painting), certified the 2025 election winner, accepted the 2023 audit report and approved an HR on‑demand proposal; the housing study decision was tabled.
The Lennox City Council recorded several formal actions at the meeting: approval of the consent agenda (including a slurry seal agreement, pool painting and recreational Wi‑Fi work), certification of the municipal election winner, acceptance of the 2023 audit report and approval of an on‑demand HR consultant proposal. The council also voted to table a proposed housing study to the next meeting.
Consent agenda: A motion and second passed to approve a consent agenda amended to include a slurry seal agreement with the city of Sioux Falls subcontractor and other routine items. The roll call in the transcript recorded the following votes as "Aye": Sweare; Mauer; Welch; Doherty; Bowers; Pendrell. The consent agenda included: a slurry seal agreement (added to consent item J), a pool painting and sandblasting contract, Wi‑Fi wiring for both concession stands (proposal from Rastak), seasonal hires for recreation and groundskeeping, and two amended salary/wage schedule resolutions to reflect recent staffing changes and a billing surcharge memorialization.
Canvass of the 2025 municipal election: The council reviewed and certified the canvass form after staff reported a final result of 37–32; the motion to declare Laura Teesen the winner passed by voice vote and the council "carried" the motion.
2023 audit report: The council voted to accept the completed 2023 audit. The city manager/finance staff told the council the audit included a published finding about segregation of duties and other deficiencies the city will address; the council approved the audit by motion and voice vote.
Alternative HR proposal: The council approved a contract proposal with Alternative HR for an on‑demand HR service model (monthly retainer and hourly add‑ons) and directed staff to proceed; motion and second passed by voice vote.
Housing study: The council heard a presentation on options for a housing needs study and tabled the consultant decision after questions about scope, cost and past uses of the 2019 study.
Ending: Several votes were by voice and the transcript records the motions, seconding and voice approvals; the council did not take separate roll-call tallies for every item.
