Minutes September 1, 2009
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 September 1, 2009. Present were: Mayor Benita R. White, Councilmember’s: Jackie Dahlquist, Michael Green, and John Torrey. Absent: Jack Trullinger. Also present: Finance Officer Meri Jo Anderson, Dir. Public Works Greg Hall, Rob, Cris, Keira, Sydnie, & Summer Allen, Dep. McPherson, and Diane Trullinger.
AGENDA
Moved by Green second by Dahlquist to approve the agenda. Aye: all. Motion
carried.
MINUTES
Moved by Dahlquist second by Trullinger to approve the August 27, 2009 minutes as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BILL LIST
The financial reports, bill-list and vouchers were presented. Motion by Dahlquist second by Trullinger to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
August bills payable September 1, 2009
GENERAL FUND
Salaries – 6317.03; Wellmark (ins.) 2033.32; Merchant Bank (visa charges) – 5.86; McGas (propane contract) – 1580.00; Sam’s Club (SP & CC) – 801.44; First Western Bank ( SS, FWT) – 1548.36; SD Retirement (Aug) – 491.49; WREA (Service) – 1398.26; Golden West Service) – 332.06; SD State Treasurer ( Sales Tax) – 262.75; RC Landfill (Dump Fees) – 2211.15; ELAN (SP; CC shop, & supplies) – 1117.27; NU Post (publishing) – 83.53; Steve’s (fuel) – 334.56; Penn. Co. Hwy. (fuel) 200.24; Kristi Lemke (clean CC) – 130.00; Coca Cola (SP) – 411.50; Pool & Spa (chemicals) – 864.38; Mid Continent (testing SP) – 85.00; HD Supply Waterworks (culvert) – 387.00; McGas (SP) – 587.03; Hagen Glass (excise tax) – 3.48; Paula Brown (refund CC rental) – 80.00; Dakota Business Center (toner) – 25.99; Plumdone Co. (SP backflow) – 136.13; Ace Steel (culvert band) – 219.48. TOTAL: $21703.01.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
WATER FUND
WREA (Service) – 613.55; Cetec Engineering (radium project) – 10514.23; Energy Laboratories (tests) – 250.00. TOTAL: $11377.78.
SEWER FUND
Salaries – 3429.24; FWB (SS & FWT) – 1010.42; SD Retirement (Aug) – 510.63; WREA (service)– 70.75; McGas (propane) – 1200.00; Alltel (service) – 119.30. TOTAL: $6340.34.
HAIL DAMAGE
All of the roofs on City Buildings were totaled during the hail storm in June. The checks were received and reported on the monthly revenue sheets.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Deputy McPherson presented his written monthly report.
2010 BUDGET
Motion by Trullinger second by Dahlquist to approve the second reading of Ordinance Number 09-04. Expenditures: General Govt. 99,200.00; Public Safety 40037.00; Flood Control 1000.00; Public Works 59,300.00; Solid Waste 59,500.00; Cultural & Recreation 24,350.00; Library 1000.00; Community Center 11,350.00; Special Revenue 55,000.00; Sewer 67,500.00; Water 149,163.00. Total Expense: $567,400.00. Revenues: Taxes 190,638.00; License & Permits 5,700.00; State & County Shared 20,250.00; Solid Waste 56,900.00; Miscellaneous 40,849.00; Trust & Agency 2,200.00; Special Revenue 55,000.00; Water 140,863.00; Sewer 55,000.00. Total Revenue: $567,400.00. Real Tax Levy Request: $142,638.00. Roll call vote. Aye: Dahlquist, Green, and Trullinger. Nay: Torrey. Motion carried. Torrey still would like law enforcement taken out of the budget.
BUILDING PERMIT
BP#09-26; Randy Lehmann; 306 S. “A” Ave; shed
BP#09-27 Joe Whitney; 117 S. “B” Ave; extension on BP09-05; deck
BP#09-28; Travis Madsen; 702 S. “A” Ave; raise roof on elevator and variance on height.
Discussion on BP#09-26 followed. The City had measured and this shed sits back 8 feet from the property line. Councilman Green had spoken to Tristan and this permit is for a wood burning heating system. The Council tabled this permit until more information is obtained.
Motion by Green second by Torrey to approve BP#09-27 & 28 and the variance with 28. Aye: all. Motion carried.
Being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
(Seal) Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer