September 3, 2008
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 3, 2008. Present were: Mayor Benita R. White, Councilmembers: Michael Green, Tyler Richter, John Torrey, and Jack Trullinger. Also present: Dir. Public Works Greg Hall, Tralice Ellis, Cris Allen, Lt. Weber, George Langendorfer, and Tony Ascrizzi.
AGENDA
Moved by Green second by Richter to approve the amended agenda. Aye: all. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Moved by Richter second by Trullinger to approve the August 20, 2008 minutes as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Anthony Carbajal, Pennington County Emergency Management, addressed the Council. Items discussed were: importance of initial assessment of damage due to storms; Homeland Security Grants; Communication grants; reminded about NIMS/ICS training and the importance of it.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BILLIST
The financial reports, bill-list and vouchers were presented. Motion by Trullinger second by Richter to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
August bills payable September 3, 2008
GENERAL FUND
Salaries – 6687.26; Cristina Allen (mileage) – 90.00; Tralice Ellis (mileage) – 100.00; Steves General Store (fuel) – 432.54; I-90 Remodel (CC doors) – 2600.00; Sam’s Club (concessions) – 637.17; United Rental (tent, tables, chairs rent) – 3198.63; Ken Cook (cent. poet) – 200.00; Robert Dennis (cent. Poet) – 200.00; Bonnie Krogman (cent. Poet) – 200.00; Slim McNaught (cent. Poet) – 200.00; Diane Tribitt (cent. Poet) – 200.00; Goodman Construction (concrete work) – 300.00; First Western Bank ( SS, FWT) –1558.16; SD Retirement (Aug) – 496.22; WREA (Service) – 1369.28; Golden West Service) – 281.76; SD State Treasurer ( Sales Tax) – 214.62; RC Landfill (Dump Fees) – 2057.57; Dakota Care ( Insurance) – 605.54; ELAN (shop supplies, estimates, flags, office supplies) – 1381.20; New Underwood Post (Publishing) – 459.96; Unique Signs (PW Sign) – 197.00; SD Fed. Property (compactor plate) – 70.00; Pro Tech Computers (repair) – 275.00; BH Ins. (bond) – 688.00; Clark Printing (envelopes) – 309.80; Armstrong Extinguishers (service) – 61.00; DSG (culvert) – 182.56; Midcontinent (pool tests) – 64.00; Holiday Inn Vermillion (Tralice School) – 232.50; Alpine Impressions (centennial souvenirs) – 5660.18; FWB (change for centennial) – 2500.00; Central States Fairgrounds (knology stage) – 180.00; Uncle Monkeys Melodrama (2nd ½ pay) – 1500.00; Rushmore Chapter of Abate (centennial beer trailer) – 900.00; Central States Sanitation (port-a- potties) 525.00; Duane Reichert (rodeo clown cent.) – 300.00; Jr. Class (selling peanuts & clean up @ melodrama) – 150.00; Black Velvet (dance cent) – 800.00. TOTAL: $38064.95.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Lee Phillips (chip hauling) – 286.05; Larry Phillips (chip hauling) – 139.90; Mark Phillips (chip hauling) – 273.55;
METER FUND
Amber Einren (dep. Refund) – 11.02
WATER FUND
Salaries – 3400.31; Tralice Ellis (mileage) – 140.00; FWB (SS & FWT) – 928.23; SD Retirement (Aug) – 466.67; WREA (Service)– 857.90; Dakotacare (ins.) – 1512.06; Hawkins (chemicals) – 555.00; Alltell (service) – 115.67. TOTAL: $7975.84.
SEWER FUND
WREA (Service) – 55.65; Omni Site (alarms) – 40.00; One Call – 15.00. TOTAL: $110.65.
AQUATIC DIRECTOR
Cris Allen reported the season is done and it was a good year at the pool. They could not open Friday because the chlorinator was not working correctly. She and Mr. G. Hall will get prices on chlorinators.
BUDGET ORDINANCE NUMBER 08-03
Ordinance Number 08-03 received its second reading.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 08-03 2009 BUDGET Be it ordained by the City of New Underwood that the following sums are appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipality for the year 2008: EXPENDITURES 101 General Fund 410 General Government $105,333.00 420 Public Safety $39,000.00 429 Flood Control $1,000.00 430 Public Works $58,100.00 432.3 Solid Waste $61,800.00 450 Cultural & Recreation $25,000.00 455 Library $1,000.00 456 Community Center $44,350.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $335,583.00 200 Special Revenue 419.2 Gen. Govt. Bldg. $22,000.00 430 Public Works $19,000.00 433 Water TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE $41,000.00 432 TOTAL SEWER $67,300.00 433 TOTAL WATER $473,300.00 TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSE $917,183.00 REVENUES 101 General Fund 310 Taxes $174,500.00 320 License & Permits $5,700.00 330 State & County Shared $20,250.00 340 Solid Waste $60,400.00 360 Miscellaneous $69,033.00 370 Trust & Agency $3,000.00 212 Special Revenue Fund $41,000.00 TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE $373,883.00 381 WATER $471,300.00 382 SEWER $72,000.00 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCE $917,183.00 The County Auditor is hereby authorized and instructed to spread the following taxes upon the property in said City of New Underwood, South Dakota: Tax Dollars required to finance budget: General Fund $137,000.00 REAL TAX LEVY REQUEST $137,000.00 (seal) Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer Benita R White, Mayor First Reading August 20, 2008 Second Reading September 3, 2008 Publish Date: September 11, 2008 Effective Date: September 26, 2008
Motion by Richter second by Green to approve the second reading of Ordinance Number 08-03. Aye: Green, Richter, and Trullinger. Nay: Torrey. Motion carried. Councilman Torrey again stated we should not pay full coverage insurance for part time employees and he does not agree we should continue with law enforcement contract.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 08-04
Ordinance Number 08-04 received its second reading.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 08-04
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE II GENERAL; SECTION VII MAYOR & COUNCIL SALARY.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council for the City of
2. The Alderman’s salary will be $50.00 for each meeting attended, to be paid semiannually every two months.
(Seal)
Benita R. White, Mayor
Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer
First reading: August 20, 2008
Second reading: September 3, 2008
Publish Date: September 11, 2008
Effective Date: September 26, 2008
Motion by Trullinger second by Torrey to approve the second reading of Ordinance Number 08-04. Aye: Green, Richter, Torrey, and Trullinger. Nay: none. Motion carried.
SPIKING PERMIT
SP#08-10; Sheila White; September 6, 2008
Moved by Richter second Green by to approve this permit. Aye: all. Motion carried.
BUILDING PERMITS
BP#08-22; Deanna Bray; 110 S. “C”; Addition
It was moved by Richter second by Green to approve this building permit. Aye: all. Motion carried.
WATER LINE AT ATHLETIC COMPLEX
A waterline at the athletic complex was broken during fireworks. Motion by Green second by Richter that the school will not have to pay for water lost. Aye: all. Motion carried.
CENTENNIAL
Councilman Green thanked everyone who worked on the Centennial. The Council then thanked Tralice Ellis for the excellent job she did for the City.
HOMECOMING
Moved by Green second Richter to approve burning of the NU on coronation night. Aye: all. Motion carried.
OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSED:
- The Audit.
- Chip Seal won’t be finished this year.
- Will start working on bid packages – material only.
- Councilman Torrey would like to raise the water rate at the water salesman.
- Good report from law enforcement during the centennial.
- Nuisance Ordinance tabled.
Being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
(Seal) Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer
(Minutes taken by Councilman Trullinger.)