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Hugo City Council Meeting May 4, 2009 Page 4 of 9 Approve Sale of Hugo Fire Department's Portable Radios to St. Joseph, WI At it's April 20, 2009 meeting, the Hugo City Council authorized the Hugo Fire Department to advertise for the sale of the 14 portable radios from the Hugo Fire Department which have been replaced by the 800 MHz communication system. Deputy Fire Chief Jadon 011ila is pleased to report that the City of Hugo has found a municipality in the state of Wisconsin which will purchase the radios. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the sale of the Hugo Fire Department's 14 portable radios to the St. Joseph, WI Fire Department in the amount of $1,500. Approve Temporary On -Sale Liquor License for Hugo Lions Club for the Wilson Tool Picnic on August 8, 2009 City staff has received an application from the Hugo Lions Club for a temporary On -Sale Liquor License to dispense beer at the Wilson Tool Annual Employee Picnic on Saturday, August 8, 2009. City staff has reviewed the application and found it to be satisfactory complete with the City of Hugo named as an additional insured on the liquor liability insurance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the issuance of a temporary On -Sale Liquor License for the Hugo Lions Club for the Wilson Tool Annual Employee Picnic on August 8, 2009. Approve Hiring of Marc Smith and Ryan Thompson as Public Works Seasonal Workers At its April 20, 2009 meeting, the Hugo City Council authorized Public Works Director Scott Anderson to advertise for the hiring of five Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Workers. As Council is aware, Public Works Director Scott Anderson announced that three summer seasonal employees would be returning from 2008 and that two new employees would be hired. The interviews were conducted of applicants for the two positions. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the hiring of Marc Smith and Ryan Thompson as new Public Works Seasonal Maintenance Workers at an hourly rate of $11.00 an hour. Approve Annual Performance Review for Building Official John Benson John Benson was hired by the City of Hugo on May 9, 1988 as the City's Building Inspector. For the past 21 years, John has worked as the City Building Inspector, Building Official, and Code Enforcement Official. John's loyalty and dedication to the City of Hugo is recognized and respected. John demonstrates an excellent work ethic and leadership skills in managing the City's Building Department which saw some significant challenges in 2008 due to the May 25 , 2008 tornado disaster. John leads by example whether or not its completing inspections in the field, code enforcement activities in the field, or front counter receptionist duties as needed. He has excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor in dealing with both contractors and residents. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Building Official John Benson.