Minutes June 7, 2017
A regular meeting of the New Underwood City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center on June 7, 2017. Present were: Mayor Jack Trullinger, Councilmembers: Teresa Gossard, Larry Graham, and Kathy Trullinger. Councilmember, Karin Shoemaker being absent. Also present: Ione Wolf, Clerk, Dir. of Public Works Tim Hall, Captain Tony Harrison, Deputy Jeff Jones, Sgt. Randy Harkins, Marvin Rask, Melanie & Kevin Tish, Amanda Beer, and Dianne Trullinger. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Trullinger.
AGENDA
Motion by Graham second by Gossard to approve the agenda. Aye: all. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Moved by K. Trullinger second by Gossard to approve the May 17, 2017, minutes as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BILL LIST
The financial reports, bill-list and vouchers were presented. Moved by K. Trullinger second by Graham to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
May bills payable June 7, 2017
GENERAL FUND
Salaries – Mayor & Council – 361.75 Finance Office – 4794.46 Public Works – 4267.06; IRS (SS & FWT) – 2996.43; Mileage (Pierre DOT) – 167.40; Merchant Bank (visa charges) – 39.49; SDRS (May Retirement) – 1260.64; HPSD (health ins.) – 2167.60; Shawn Hess (lifeguard training) – 525.00; Judy McKay (CC) – 237.50; NU Postmaster (box rent) – 116.00; Dept. of Revenue (malt bev) – 425.00; NU School (library) – 1000.00; WREA (Service) 1663.39; Golden West (Service) – 290.37; SD State Treasurer (May Sales Tax) – 417.76; NU Post (publishing) – 133.95; BJ’s Store (office & pool supplies) – 22.06; A & H Truck (fuel tank) – 200.00; RC Landfill (dump fees) -1642.71; Melanie Tish (concessions) – 337.49; SD Govt. Human Resources (reg fee) – 100.00; SD Govt Finance Officers (reg fee) – 150.00; Ace (muriatic acid) – 83.77; Chris Supply (shop) – 8.50; Coca Cola (SP) – 338.00; Fastenal (lock nuts & screws for totes) -51.86; Warne Chemical (weed & feed) -113.00; RC Regional Hospital (physical) – 85.00; Danny Berg (reimburse) – 20.00; SDML (reg fee) – 25.00; Power House (ignition module) – 32.16; Arrowwood Resort (Tim and Mike’s rooms for Street Maintenance)- 183.90; Kieffer Sanitation (roll- off dumps)- 480.00; Ruth Eckern (flowers for park and city hall)- 63.87; JJ’s Engraving and Sales (name plate)- 22.50; Titan Machinery (gas strut)- 40.30; Menards (filter, rock, lumber) – 446.07; Pool & Spa (sand & filter) – 1707.14; Mastercard (CC, hotel, shop supplies) -407.67. TOTAL: $27424.80
METER FUND
Danny Berg (meter deposit refund) – 50.00 TOTAL $50.00
WATER FUND
Liquid Engineering (clean water storage tank) - 2795.00; WREA (Service) – 843.77; Danny Berg (water credit refund) – 42.80; WRT (radium removal charge) – 2142.00; Omni Site (alarms) – 25.00.
TOTAL: $5848.57
SEWER FUND
WREA (service) – 113.82; Danny Berg (sewer credit refund) – 14.60; Omni-Site, Inc. (alarm) – 25.00; Grimms’ Pump Service (adapter, camlock & adapter) – 191.17; Conrad’s Electric (wiring lift station) – 104.85. TOTAL: $449.44
PUBLIC WORKS
- New pump installed at lift station which will alternate with other pump to extend life of pump.
- Worked on Pool.
- Park sprinkler system is working. There were some breaks which have been repaired.
- Riley Shull began working last week as the seasonal worker.
- Plan on putting EZ Street down next week.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Deputy Jeff Jones presented the written monthly report and introduced Captain Tony Harrison who also spoke. Captain Harrison has communications called 2 Minutes With Tony on Face Book.
AQUATIC DIRECTOR
Melanie Tish reported as to the pool be tentatively being opened on 6-9-17 and will also be open on Sunday, 6-11-17 from noon to 6:00 P.M. Regular hours of the pool will be Monday through Saturday from noon to 6:00 P.M.
She also reported a program recommended by Pool and Spa regarding chemicals for the pool which would furnish free chemicals in the event the pool chemistry goes out of spec providing all of their instructions were followed. She also reported that Pool and Spa have start-up chemicals for the cost of $2ll.05 and the Council said would be a good idea.
Major repairs are needed at the pool including a crack in the bottom, skimmers, and the roof. Melanie will get estimates and Tim will check with Bill Tines regarding the crack in the pool.
Mayor Trullinger requested estimates prior to next year’s budget. Also a fund raiser for the pool repairs was discussed.
MAYOR
Mayor Trullinger reported letters have been sent to Daene Boomsa and Rosalinda Anderson regarding mowing within their trailer courts. The mortgage company regarding the property at 100 S. C Ave. has been contacted regarding mowing and stated they planned to mow every two weeks.
Attorney Westergaard will be sworn in as City Attorney on 7-19-17. Attorney Beesley was sent a letter thanking him for his services.
Budget Training will be in Pierre on 7-13-17 and Sioux Falls on 7-27-17 with applications due to Meri Jo by 6-29-17.
Mayor Trullinger reported on a hearing held in Pierre, regarding the overpass at Exit 78. The Mayor is recommending the speed limit of 35 mph rather than the posted speed limit of 25 mph on 161st. The County Commissioners will meet on 6-20-17 and it will be discussed.
PARK MONIES:
Matter tabled to next meeting.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 17-03
Traffic Control ordinance number 17-03 received its second reading.
A. TRAFFIC CONTROL – GENERAL
The injury of any person or the property of any person while violating any provisions of the City Ordinance regulating vehicular traffic shall be presumptive evidence of careless/reckless driving, and be sufficient proof to sustain conviction.
No person shall operate a vehicle within the corporate limits of New Underwood unless such vehicle is equipped with good and positive brakes at all times, such as will enable the driver thereof to come to a full stop within a reasonable distance when necessary.
The driver of any vehicle shall give right-of-way at an intersection to any vehicle coming from his right within such a distance and at such a speed that the two vehicles would reasonably meet on such intersection.
It shall be the duty of the driver of every vehicle to keep to the right of the center of any street, alley, avenue or roadway within the corporation limits of New Underwood, when such is possible, and any driver of a vehicle causing accident by reason of non-compliance with the section shall be subject to arrest for careless/reckless driving.
At any time when deemed advisable, or for emergency purposes, a fire or police officer may stop, block, direct or re-route traffic and it shall be the duty of every driver of a vehicle to obey such officer. Emergency vehicles shall be given the right-of-way at all time.
B. EXHIBITION DRIVING
Any person who drives a vehicle within the limits of the City of New Underwood in such a manner that creates or causes unnecessary engine noise or tire squeal, skid, or slide upon acceleration of stopping; or that simulates a temporary race; or that causes the vehicle to unnecessarily turn abruptly or sway shall be guilty of Exhibition Driving.
C. SPEED LIMITS
Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on 14/16
Twenty-five (25) miles per hour on Main Street
Twenty (20) miles per hour upon any other street within the City limits, unless otherwise posted
Fifteen (15) miles per hour in all school zones: Monroe Avenue from three hundred (300) feet North of the Monroe/Ash intersection to the Monroe/Oak intersection; Madison Avenue from 14/16 to intersection of Madison/Oak; Oak Street from the Madison/Oak intersection to the Monroe/Oak intersection; Ash Street from Janklow Avenue to three hundred (300) feet West of the Ash/Bailey intersection; Linn Street from Madison Avenue to Baily Avenue; Bailey Avenue from Linn Street to the intersection of Bailey/Oak.
D. STOP SIGNS
Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall come to a full stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered or is approaching the intersection from another roadway and shall not proceed into the intersection until certain that such intersecting roadway is free from oncoming traffic which may affect safe passage.
The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway within a business or residential district shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across such alley building entrance, road or driveway, or in the event there is no sidewalk area, shall stop at the point nearest the street to be entered where the driver has a view of approaching traffic thereon.
E. SNOWMOBILES
As per SDCL 32-20A-7 Conditions permitting operation on roadways unauthorized operation as misdemeanor. A snowmobile may be operated upon or across a roadway:
To cross at right angles to the roadway only after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to all approaching traffic and crossing as closely as possible to an intersection or approach.
When there is no ditch along either side of a roadway, then on the shoulder or berm until there is a ditch on the right-hand side of the roadway which can be traversed.
When by reason of a bridge or culvert or other obstruction, it is impossible to proceed, then only in the right lane of the roadway and for only such distance as necessary to clear the obstruction;
When permitted in writing by a law enforcement officer or a county civil defense director as authorized under SDCL 32-20A-8;
When snow has not been removed from a roadway which has been obstructed and is not used by other types of motor vehicle.
Snowmobiles must follow all the laws that apply to the operation of a motor vehicle.
F. Golf Carts
The term golf cart means a four wheeled vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course.
The City of New Underwood hereby permits the use of golf carts on the municipal streets of the City of New Underwood, subject to the following:
- The golf cart is to be insured;
- The person operating the golf cart shall hold a valid driver’s license;
- The person operating the golf cart shall obtain a permit from the City of New Underwood to operate the golf cart on municipal streets; the fee for said permit shall be $25.00.
- The golf cart shall be required to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem in accordance with SDCL 32-15-20 or a white or amber warning light in accordance with SDCL32-17-46
No person may operate a golf cart on a state or county highway except for crossing from one side of the highway to the other. A golf cart may cross the highway at a right angle, but only after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to all approaching traffic and crossing as closely as possible to an intersection or approach.
G. SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY
It is the policy of the City of New Underwood to initiate snow removal operations to maintain traffic as long as visibility is above minimum and weather conditions are such that plowing can be done safely and effectively.
The Director of Public Works, or his assignee, has the responsibility for initiating all snow removal actions using his best judgment and considering all prevailing weather conditions, amount of snow fall, and type of snow fall. He will also commence operations in emergency or extreme conditions.
The general practice will be as follows: When snow fall is at least two (2) inches all roads and sidewalks in priority route schedule will be followed. At this time plowing or sanding may commence before, during, and after normal working hours as well as weekends and holidays. Deviations will occur. For example, storm severity may preclude all snow removal operations or seriously impede response or an emergency may require a different allocation of resources.
1. Sidewalks in Central Business District
2. “A” Ave and parking areas in Central Business District and Fire Hall concrete
3. Ash Street from “A” Avenue east to the school then north on Madison to Hwy 1416 (the L)
4. Parking lots at the school: east, west and south side
5. Oak Street east from “A” Avenue to Monroe Street
6. All other streets by efficiency routes as determined (someone has to be last)
NOTE: Sanding and plowing of any streets may be stopped at any time to go back to higher priority streets to re-sand or plow, if conditions warrant.
If immediate need for Police, Fire and Rescue assistance, City personnel will leave the public right-of-way to respond. Snow removal crews will provide necessary assistance such as opening a driveway or parking lot to give access to the emergency crews. Isolated problem areas where traction is urgently needed before all other areas are handled.
Conditions may warrant the application of sand or salt or a mixture thereof. Materials will be applied on “A” Avenue, Ash Street past the school and that portion of Madison Avenue compromising the L, and hills on “B” Avenue and south “C” Avenue.
City snow plows will not clear private driveways or private property, such as parking lot, except in an emergency as previously discussed. Snow placed in a driveway or on sidewalks where the driveway or sidewalk meets the street by City plows is the responsibility of the property owner to remove.
To the extent that any previous rule, regulation, policy or past practice, written or unwritten, is in conflict with the provision of this policy, such is hereby withdrawn, voided, and all personnel should conduct themselves in conformity with this policy.
This policy is not intended to create any duty to any individual member of the public or to protect any particular or circumscribed class of persons. All or parts of this policy may be affected by at least one or more of the following which will delay all or some of the services provided.
Equipment breakdown
Vehicle disabled in deep snow
Weather so severe as to cause crews to be called in from the streets
Equipment rendered inadequate by the depth of the snow or drifts
Crew breaks, and breaks requiring for refueling, refilling of material spreaders and installing chains and new blades
Unforeseen conditions and emergencies
(seal)
Jack W. Trullinger, Mayor
Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer
First reading: May 17, 2017
Second reading: June 7, 2017
Publish date: June 15, 2017
Effective date: July 5, 2017
Moved by Gossard second by Graham to approve. Roll call vote. Aye: Gossard, Graham and K. Trullinger. Nay: None. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 17-04
Penalty Clause ordinance number 17-04 received its first reading. Moved by K. Trullinger second by Graham to accept the first reading of ordinance number 17-04. Aye: all. Motion carried.
BUILDING PERMIT
BP#17-10; William Paradis; 108 S. C Ave.; fence. Moved by Graham, second K. Trullinger to approve this building permit. Aye: all. Motion carried.
Being no further business Mayor Trullinger adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Ione Wolf, Clerk