New Underwood, South Dakota

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Minutes July 6, 2011

                                                                       

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 July 6, 2011.  Present were: Mayor Trullinger, Council member’s: Rikka Buchtel, Russ Tiensvold, John Torrey, and Joe Whitney.  Also present: Finance Officer Meri Jo Anderson, Public Works Supervisor John Bale, Deputy McPherson, Cris Allen, John Jensen, Berniece, Gene, & Ralph Matz, Judy McKay, Wes Flint, Rhonda Torrey, Monte Sandal, and Danny Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Trullinger.

 

AGENDA

Moved by Buchtel second by Torrey to approve the amended agenda.  Aye: all. Motion

carried.

 

MINUTES                                                               

Discussion on what information should go in the minutes followed. Moved by Torrey second by Whitney to approve the June 15, 2011 minutes after removing (since no actual dollars are spent above the normal salary of city staff) and In taxes alone, no user fees included, the city recouped double the amount invested the first year. Aye: all.  Motion carried.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT & BILL LIST                                                                                  

The financial reports, bill-list and vouchers were presented.  Motion by Buchtel second by Torrey to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented.  Aye:  all.  Motion carried.  

May bills payable June 1, 2011

GENERAL FUND                                                                                        

Salaries - Council – 812.05; Finance – 1354.86; Public Works – 2523.44; Swim Pool – 5244.31;  Chris Beesley (reimburse parts) – 18.80; Merchant Bank (visa charges) – 24.09; Dept. of Revenue ( malt bev lic) – 325.00; Elan (fan, postage, paint,spray, supplies, parts) – 1104.33;  Sam’s Club (concession & membership fee) – 699.69; SD Retirement (June) – 447.84; IRS – EFTPS (June) – 2120.09; WREA (Service) – 1403.52; Golden West  (Service) – 337.31; RC Landfill (dump fees) – 2208.02; SD State Treasurer  ( Sales Tax) – 325.29; Steve’s (fuel) – 645.04; NU Post (publishing) – 190.39; SD Govt.  Finance Officers (reg. fee) – 289.00; Penn. Co. Highway (fuel) – 574.98; Johnson Machine (belts) – 32.08; Knechts (paint & brushes SP) – 26.77; Pool & Spa Center (filter sand, & chemicals SP) – 1370.26; Marc (mosquito brickettes) – 208.48; Kristi Lemke (clean CC) – 120.45; Dianne Trullinger (clean CH & PW) – 152.00; Casey Peterson & Associates (audit) 8000.00; AT & T (service) – 87.88.  TOTAL: $30645.97.

SPECIAL REVENUE FUND

Pete Lien & Sons (chips) – 708.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATER FUND                                                                                             

Salaries – Finance -1354.86, Public Works – 2308.76; Elan (parts) – 43.43; IRS – EFTPS (SS & FWT) – 996.47; SD Retirement (June) – 424.45; Wellmark (health ins) – 1362.48; WREA (Service) – 547.92;  WRT (monthly radium removal charge) – 1912.50; Omni Site (alarm) – 23.00; MidContinent Testing (tests) – 17.00; Paul’s Electric (repair north pump saver) – 79.59; DSG ( mounting kit) – 1081.51; HD Waterworks (freight) – 9.99; Northwest Pipe Fittings (water parts) – 34.31; Grimm’s Pump Service (hose & fittings) – 27.37.  TOTAL: $10223.64

SEWER FUND

Salaries – Finance -1363.69, Public Works – 2407.10; Elan (parts) – 61.86; IRS – EFTPS (SS & FWT) – 902.92; SD Retirement (June) – 433.37;   WREA (service) – 143.59; DENR (tests) – 20.00; Omni-Site, Inc. (alarm) – 23.00; Alltel (service) – 29.00.  TOTAL: $5384.53

 

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Bale reported the hydrant at the corner of Ash & “C” Ave is fixed, they sprayed for mosquitoes a second time, cleaning of the water storage tank still being scheduled, and the bobcat needs repaired.

Motion by Tiensvold second by Torrey that after evaluating the problem with the help of Councilman Whitney, if necessary the bobcat be sent to Jenner’s to be repaired. Aye: all.  Motion carried.

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Deputy McPherson presented his written monthly report.  He told the Council about a canine issue, new cruiser and a varying schedule.

 

SAMI JO POOL

Cris Allen reported the first round of lessons are done and went well. The City will continue to test the water, even though State law no longer requires it, they just suggest it.  A surveillance system has been ordered.

 

SPECIAL MEETING

A special meeting will be held July 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.  The only agenda item will be receiving the recognition award from the EPA for our radium removal project. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

 

BLOCK PARTY

Monte Sandal and Danny Hall addressed the Council about holding a street dance on  July 23, blocking off “A” Ave between Pine and Oak with open container allowed in this area. Moved by Tiensvold second by Buchtel to allow this block party from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., barricading between Pine and Oak on “A” Ave, making sure there is access for emergency vehicles and residents who live in this area, allowing for open container, and wrist bands are used.  Aye:  all.  Motion carried.

The August 20th dance at the rodeo grounds will be placed on the next agenda.

 

APPRAISAL OF TOWER & TANK

A citizen asked the Mayor to request the Council leave the tower at its current location for nostalgia. Discussion followed.  Motion by Tiensvold second by Buchtel to table these appraisals.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

ORDINANCE NUMBER 11-04

Ordinance Number 11-04 received its 2nd reading. This amends the water ordinance to add:

ORDINANCE NUMBER 11-04

 

 

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE III; UTILITY ORDINANCE #1 – WATER; ADDING SECTION 8.

 

BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council for the City of New Underwood that Article III; Utility Ord. #1 – Water; Section 8 read as follows:

 

 

SECTION 8.  The municipality reserves the right to discontinue service to any or all customers of the water system, without notice, when necessary for repairs or for payment of bills or for disregard of rules and regulations affecting the service.  When service has been discontinued for nonpayment of bills or for disregard of regulations, it shall not be resumed except upon payment of the bills, together with penalty thereon, full compliance with the regulations, and the payment to the City of a fee of $10.00 for re-establishing service.  If after regular business hours the charge will be $25.00 unless waived by a City Employee.

If account is two months past due, a late notice will be sent on the 15th.  If account is not brought current by the 25th of the month the water will be shut off on the last day of the month, unless it is the week-end, then it will be shut off the following Monday.  Accounts that are past due currently will have to sign an agreement to pay a set dollar amount on the old balances plus keep their monthly bill current.  

 

 

(seal)                                                                             

                                                                                                    Jack W. Trullinger, Mayor

 

Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer

 

First reading: June 15, 2011

Second reading: July 6, 2011

Publish Date: July 14, 2011

Effective Date: August 3, 2011

 

Moved by Tiensvold second by Buchtel to accept the second reading of ordinance number 11-04.  Roll call vote.  Aye: Buchtel, Tiensvold, Torrey, and Whitney.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCE NUMER 11-05

 

 

ORDINANCE NUMBER 11-05

 

 

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE IV; ZONING -  SECTION VIII GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C-15.

 

BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council for the City of New Underwood that Article IV; Section VIII C - 15 read as follows:

 

 

15.  Caretaker residence

Must be set back to the rear of the property owned or operated by said business and must be removed within ninety (90) days from last operation date of that business unless new business is established.  The person residing at caretaker residence must be an owner, operator, or employee of the business.  (Caretakerships already in existence are covered under  Section XVII subsection D and E.)

Section XII Transported Homes on single lots A. 3,4,5,6, 8, & 9 will also apply.

 

(seal)                                                                            

                                                                                                    Jack W. Trullinger, Mayor

 

Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer

 

First reading: June 15, 2011

Second reading: July 6, 2011

Publish Date: July 14, 2011

Effective Date: August 3, 2011

 

Moved by Tiensvold second by Buchtel to accept the second reading of ordinance number 11-05.  Roll call vote.  Aye: Buchtel, Tiensvold, Torrey, and Whitney.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

 

ORDINANCE 11-06

An ordinance to amend Article II Section VII Mayor and Council’s Salaries received its first reading.  This amendment to the ordinance changes the Mayor’s wages from $5,000.00 annually with health insurance included to $6,000.00 annually and no health insurance. Motion by Tiensvold second by Torrey to accept the first reading of Ordinance Number 11-06.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

 

WATERSALESMAN

After discussion it was moved by Buchtel second by Torrey to raise the watersalesman rate from $5.00 per 1,000 gallons to $7.50 per 1,000 gallons.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

BUILDING PERMITS

BP#11-06; Dave Fisk; 309 S. “A” Ave.; move on modular home.

A survey was presented by the adjoining property owner showing property lines.  The Council stated as long as set backs are met this permit has been approved.

 

Other items discussed:

  1. Correspondence – dog barking warning, abatement of storage unit in right of way.
  2. The mayor will help a citizen with the removal of a shed that is falling down on their property.
  3. The waterline on the Matz property.
  4. Development in general.

 

Being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

(Seal)  Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer