Minutes August 4, 2004
MINUTES OF THE
NEW UNDERWOOD CITY COUNCIL
A regular meeting of the New Underwood City Council was held on August 4, 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, Asst. Dir. of Public Works Jack Trullinger, Officer Adrian, Al Ackerman and John Torrey. Arriving later: Pete Peterson, and Doug & Zack Gimpel.
AGENDA
Moved by Dahlquist second by Schumacher to approve the amended agenda. Aye: all. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Dahlquist second by Schumacher to approve the July 21, 2004 minutes. Aye: all. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BILLIST
The Finance Officer presented the financial reports, bill-list and vouchers. Motion by Schumacher second by Dahlquist to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
July Bills payable August 4, 2004
GENERAL FUND
Salaries – 5677.34; Menards (caulk) – 52.99; Joe Simmons (roofing, cooler, park bathrooms) – 8793.17; Sams Club (concessions) – 499.77; First Western Bank (SS & FWT) – 1304.36; SD Retirement – 408.59; State Treasurer (Sales Tax) – 121.20; WREA (service) – 1062.15; Golden West (service) – 207.30; Rapid City Landfill (dump fees) – 1536.66; Rapid City Journal (publishing) – 136.31; DakotaCare (ins) – 364.45; Steve's (fuel) – 344.80; Elan (supplies) – 2203.89; Case Credit (payment) - 958.66; Penn. Co. Hwy. (fuel) – 56.55; Jenner Equipment (battery) – 70.91; Ace Steel (Culverts) – 833.36; Great Western Tire (repair) – 20.00; Coca Cola (SP) – 258.00; Gillette Diary (SP) – 55.16; Pennington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. (contract) – 7325.00; Racicky Plumbing (supplies) – 65.98; Dakota Business Center (office) –159.81; NU Post (ad) – 24.00; Armstrong Extinguishers (service) – 245.00; SD Community Foundation (Korean War donation) – 100.00; S & L Seamless Gutters (CC) – 850.00. TOTAL: $33735.41.
WATER FUND
Salaries – 2058.73; First Western Bank (SS & FWT) – 622.54; SD Retirement – 283.58; WREA (service) – 710.40; Golden West (Water Alarm) – 23.50; DakotaCare (ins) – 984.65; Cetec (rural water study) – 1346.10; Dakota Pump (omnisite) – 56.00; DSG (waterline) – 322.73; Northwest Pipe (saddles) – 184.23; Hawkins (chemicals) – 941.10; Midcontinent Testing (tests) – 120.00. TOTAL – $7653.56.
SEWER FUND
Salaries – 594.42; First Western Bank (SS & FWT) – 165.79; SD Retirement – 99.90; WREA (service) – 75.16; Cellular One (service) – 46.22. TOTAL – $981.49.
METER FUND
Michael Schmitz (refund) – 50.00.
BUDGET HEARING
A budget hearing for the 2005 budget will be held at 5:00 p.m. on August 18, 2004.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Officer Adrian gave his written monthly report. Officer Adrian took a position in investigations and will be done here in New Underwood Sept. 10th. Hopefully by the next meeting his replacement will have been named.
AMBULANCE
A letter of resignation was received from Laurel Venhuizen from the crew rooster.
Mayor White recommended Linda Cudmore be appointed as Ambulance Chief to replace Mary Stetson. Motion by Schumacher second by Richter to approve this appointment. Aye: all. Motion carried.
SPIKING PERMIT
Spiking Permit #09-10; Misti Sires; August 21
Motion by Richter second by Green to approve this spiking permit. Aye: all. Motion carried.
RENT GOSSARD STATION
A letter from the insurance company advising the City not to rent this building was presented. The Council concurred that this building should not be rented.
TIRES
The City is currently stock piling the tires for Pennington County at the New Underwood City dump. When the limit for the dollar amount set aside for disposal of these tires is reached the collection will be stopped. (The money to pay for this disposal is from the County and Rapid City.) Mary Masten was down and measured the tires and there are roughly 10,000 tires already.
MOSQUITOES
A mosquito complaint was reported by Councilman Richter. Mr. Hall reported that during his trapping if the people water their lawns quite regularly they have mosquitoes. The Council decided that at this time, since the mosquito problem is centralized in very select places, it would not be feasible to spray the whole town. Those few citizens that are experiencing problems should spray and use granulars on their own lawns. The tire pile will be sprayed due to the recent rains.
WEST WATER MAIN
The Dodson’s paid the remaining balance of $4,388.18 for the materials for this main. So all the materials were paid for at no cost to the City. Impact fees and user fees will be established so that the original investors of the materials and the City for the labor will be reimbursed as more hook ups are requested. The Council expressed appreciation to everyone involved for their cooperative spirit.
COMMUNITY CENTER
The roof on the community center will be complete after the ventilation is installed.
The box in front of the center will be torn out and benches placed.
Prices and drawings for the marquee will be prepared for the next meeting.
RADIOLOGICAL TESTS
The radiological test on the old well was well below what is required. A blending of the two wells is a distinct possibility to get our readings lowered according to DENR. A test of the new well will be taken and send to Energy laboratories to get the right blending percentage.
GIMPEL PLAT
Doug Gimpel left a copy of a proposed plat for lot 7 at the July 7 meeting for the Council to look over. After much discussion on the street plan and future planning Mr. Gimpel stated he would put in a 70-foot dedicated right of way if required. The Council will physically look the area over and decide at the next meeting how they would like the plat drawn up.
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN CITY LIMITS
Pete Peterson wanted to make the Council and citizens aware that someone had shot two signs within the City limits with a shot gun one night last month. If anyone hears a gunshot they need to look outside and if possible get the license number of car and call 911. Do not wait to call City Hall the next morning or in a few days.
BUILDING PERMITS
BP#04-28; Bev Olafson; 105 N. "B" Ave; fence
BP#04-29; Ford Dodds; 104 S. Janklow; house & garage
BP#04-30; Ron Brown; 307 E. Pine; fill
Motion by Richter second by Green to approve 04-28 through 04-30. Aye: all. Motion carried.
SWIMMING POOL
After school starts on the 23rd the pool will not be open during the week.
The door the pool committee will be installing in the waiting area was discussed. It was reported that whoever they hire might install two doors instead of one large one.
WATER AVAILABILITY
Steve & Michaela Dodson requested a pasture tap on the west water main. Motion by Schumacher second by Green to approve this request. Aye: all. Motion carried.
WELCOME SIGN
The Lions Club would like a couple of loads of base gravel for the welcome sign. The Council agreed to this request.
OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSED THROUGHOUT MEETING
- Waterline about done and start patching Monday.
- Check on putting Mag water down to keep the dust down on the east end of Ash.
- Loud music.
- Rural water customer agreement.
- Master Street Plan tabled.
- Street lights out, a complete list will be obtained.
Being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
(Seal) Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer