New Underwood, South Dakota

MINUTES OF THE

NEW UNDERWOOD CITY COUNCIL

A regular meeting of the New Underwood City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Center on July 20, 2011.  Present were: Mayor Trullinger, Council member’s: Rikka Buchtel, Russ Tiensvold, John Torrey, and Joe Whitney.  Also present: Finance Officer Meri Jo Anderson, Public Works Supervisor John Bale, Deputy McPherson, Cris Allen, Mike Green, Dianne Trullinger, Bob Hall, Jim & Kathy Harbert, Wes Flint, Linda Cudmore, Irene Madsen, Travis & Naomi Lasseter  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Trullinger.

AGENDA

Moved by Whitney second by Torrey to approve the amended agenda.  Aye: all. Motion

carried.

MINUTES                                                               

Motion by Tiensvold second by Buchtel to approve The July 6 and 13, 2011 minutes as presented. Aye: all.  Motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Bale reported the old street signs have been pulled, Chip sealing Monroe & Janklow complete, and the flood ditch mowed. 

SAMI JO POOL

Cris Allen reported the second round of lessons are done, had 52 students. Next session will start next week.

VACANCY IN WARD ONE

Councilman Tiensvold reported that he will have to resign his position as Councilman after September, since he is moving to Rapid City.  This will be placed on the next agenda and the Council will decide how they wish to fill this vacancy.

APPRAISAL OF TOWER & TANK

Councilman Torrey again suggested appraising the tank & tower at $1.00.  Mayor Trullinger requested the Council reconsider the value and not give the tower and tank away. Discussion followed.  Motion by Buchtel second by Torrey to table these appraisals.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

BUILDING PERMITS

BP#11-18; Tyler Hilmer; 413 S. Janklow; move off permit.

BP#11-19; Janice Jensen; 802 S. “A” Ave; move off permit.

Motion by Torrey second by Buchtel to approve permits 18 & 19.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 11-06

Ordinance Number 11-06 received its 2nd reading.

ORDINANCE NUMBER 11-06

ARTICLE II SECTION VII

MAYOR AND COUNCIL SALARIES

BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of New Underwood. Pennington County, South Dakota that:

1.         The Mayor’s salary will be $6000.00 a year to be paid monthly.

2.         The Alderman’s salary will be $50.00 for each meeting attended, to be paid every   two months to every twelve months, at the preference of each Council person.

3.         The Mayor and Alderman will be paid $50.00 per day and mileage at the current    Federal rate for pre-approved training sessions and meetings.

First reading: July 6, 2011

Second reading: July 20, 2011

Publish date:  July 28, 2011

Effective date:  August 17, 2011

                                                                                           Jack W. Trullinger, Mayor

(seal)

Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer   

Moved by Buchtel second by Tiensvold to accept the second reading of Ordinance Number 11-06.  Roll call vote.  Aye: Buchtel, Tiensvold, Torrey, and Whitney.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

CITY ATTORNEY

Mayor Trullinger, after several considerations, recommended Attorney at Law Chris Beesley for City Attorney.  Motion by Tiensvold second by Torrey to approve the Mayors recommendation of Chris Beesley for City Attorney.  Roll call vote.  Aye:  Buchtel, Tiensvold, Torrey, and Whitney.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

Moved by Buchtel second by Torrey to authorize the Mayors signature on the contract with Attorney Beesley.  Roll call vote.  Aye:  Buchtel, Tiensvold, Torrey, and Whitney.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

The oath of office was administered by Mayor Trullinger to Attorney Beesley over the speaker phone during the meeting.

Other items discussed:

1. Budget hearings will be August 3 & 17.
2. Lagoon smell.
3. The waterline on the Matz property.
4. The signage on 1416 & 161^st street.
5. Disagreement on statements made at the last meeting.
6. Clarification that the Mayor received insurance in 2005 because the contract with Dakotacare required 100% participation.
7. Alley work will begin when chip sealing complete.
8. Motion by Tiensvold second by Buchtel to table the August 20^th dance at rodeo grounds until Dan Hall or Monty Sandal attend.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

Being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.

(Seal)  Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer