New Underwood, South Dakota

MINUTES OF THE

NEW UNDERWOOD CITY COUNCIL

A regular meeting of the New Underwood City Council was held on September 15, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Present were: Mayor Benita White, Councilmembers: Jackie Dahlquist, Michael Green, Tyler Richter, and LeeAnn Schumacher. Also present: The Fin. Officer Meri Jo Anderson, Dir. of Public Works Greg Hall, Asst. Finance Officer Teresa Gossard, Officer Wardle, Rod Arguello, Brian Johnson, and Wes Orban.

AGENDA

Moved by Schumacher second by Green to approve the amended agenda. Aye: all. Motion carried.

MINUTES

Motion by Schumacher second by Dahlquist to approve the August 18, 2004 minutes. Aye: all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORT

The Finance Officer presented the governmental funds statements.

WATER

The Water Storage tank will be inspected on September 29, 2004. The residents will need to conserve water during this time; we will be switched over to the old well at 7:00 a.m.

They will read meters the last week of September, at this time radiological letters will be handed out.

Rod Arguello spoke for the homeowners at Engelhart estates requesting the City consider extending water service to them. They questioned what they would need to do or pursue to get City water. The Mayor explained that a booster station would need to be installed and what the price was three years ago. Impact fees, availability fees, and user fees will need to be evaluated. The Council agreed they would be open to providing rural water to this area, if the homeowners could come up with the necessary funding to put in booster pumps, mains, and necessary apparatuses.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Officer Wardle reintroduced himself and gave the Council a brief biography. The Council welcomed him and stated they look forward to working with him.

Councilman Richter spoke to Officer Wardle about the flags on main street being ripped down.

SPIKING PERMIT

SP#04-12; Wes Orban; September 25, 2004

Moved by Schumacher second by Richter to approve this spiking permit. Aye: all. Motion carried.

2005 BUDGET ORDINANCE

THE 2005 Budget Ordinance Number 04-07 received its second reading.

Motion by Dahlquist second by Schumacher to accept the second reading of Ordinance Number 04-07. Roll call vote. Aye: Dahlquist, Green, Richter, and Schumacher. Nay: none. Motion carried.

SWIMMING POOL

The revenues and expenditures broken down will be presented to the Council. Attendance was down, as all over the State, due to the cooler temperatures.

Councilman Dahlquist volunteered to be the City representative for the swimming pool committee.

The pool has been winterized.

Cris Allen is attending a certification course for Pool Operators.

LIONS CLUB WELCOME SIGN

There appears to be some confusion on the electrical. The City agreed to pay the monthly bill, not install the electrical. The Dir. of Public Works will speak with Paul, of Paul’s electric, who volunteered to donate the electrical labor for this project. Since the power will come off a City pole – the City will have to authorize things.

EASEMENT AGREEMENT

An easement agreement for the water service line of Travis Madsen at the elevator property was presented whereupon resolution number 04-09 was introduced.

WHEREAS an easement agreement for Travis & Nena Madsen for a water service line located on the 20 most northerly feet of the following described real property:

Warehouse lots two (2) and three (3) Section 31 T2N, R11E, BHM, New Underwood, Pennington County, South Dakota

was submitted for the purpose of examination and approval by the governing body, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the utility easement agreement for Travis & Nena Madsen for a water service line located on the 20 most northerly feet of Warehouse lots two (2) and three (3) Section 31 T2N, R11E, BHM, New Underwood, Pennington County, South Dakota be approved and the Mayor of New Underwood is hereby authorized to endorse on such easement agreement dated September 15, 2004.

Dated this 15th day of September, 2004

(seal)

Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer Benita R White, Mayor

Motion by Richter second by Schumacher to accept Resolution Number 04-09. Roll call vote. Aye: Dahlquist, Green, Richter, and Schumacher. Nay: none. Motion carried.

OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSED THROUGHOUT MEETING

1. Municipal League Convention in Rapid City Oct. 7-8.
2. Gimpel’s plat will be removed from the agenda until he contacts the City.
3. The chip seal project is moving forward and the chips are being picked up as time allows.
4. The Korean War Memorial will be held Sept. 18, 2004 in Pierre and the decorations are ready for the City float.

Being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

(Seal) Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer