Minutes August 3, 2011
MINUTES OF THE
NEW UNDERWOOD CITY COUNCIL
A regular meeting of the New Underwood City Council was held at 6:05 p.m. in the Community Center on August 3, 2011. Present were:, Council member’s: Rikka Buchtel, Russ Tiensvold, John Torrey, and Joe Whitney. Absent: Mayor Trullinger. Also present: Finance Officer Meri Jo Anderson, Public Works Supervisor John Bale, Deputy McPherson, Cris, Keira, Sydney, Summer Allen, Travis & Joseph Lasseter John Jensen, Wes Flint, Monte & Matrix Sandal, Mike & Laurie Holloway, Ron Racicky, Mark Lyons, Jim & Kathy Harbert, John Jensen, Dena Whitney, and Kelly Bessette. Due to the absence of the Mayor the meeting was called to order by Council President Buchtel.
BUDGET HEARING
5:00 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. The 2012 budget was discussed line item by line item, with input from the Council on special projects.
AGENDA
Moved by Tiensvold second by Whitney to approve the amended agenda. Aye: all. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE
A hearing on a special events license for Moe’s at the Rodeo Grounds on August 20, 2011 was called to order at 6:06 p.m. No one presented themselves to object to this special events license. The hearing adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE
SEL#11-01; Moe’s Bar & Grill; August 20, 2011; Rodeo Grounds
Since no objections were heard it was moved by Torrey second by Tiensvold to approve this license as long as wrist bands are used. Roll call vote. Aye: Buchtel, Tiensvold, Torrey, and Whitney. Nay: none. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Whitney second by Tiensvold to approve the July 20, 2011 minutes as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
AUDIT REPORT
Mark Lyons, CPA with Casey Peterson & Associates, presented the written audit report. He went over the three recommendations with the Council. He also reported that the city is strong in the finance office.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BILL LIST
The financial reports, bill-list and vouchers were presented. Motion by Whitney second by Torrey to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
July bills payable August 3, 2011
GENERAL FUND
Salaries - Council – 293.12; Swim Pool – 4308.13; Merchant Bank (visa charges) – 23.83; SDML (elected officials workshop) – 40.00; Elan ( gas, mower parts, tubes, jumber flags, supplies, parts) – 945.42; Sam’s Club (concession) – 801.25; IRS – EFTPS (July) – 929.26; WREA (Service) – 1495.17; Golden West (Service) – 328.80; RC Landfill (dump fees) – 2154.09; SD State Treasurer ( Sales Tax) – 247.59; Steve’s (fuel) – 112.99; NU Post (publishing) – 227.77; Penn. Co. Highway (fuel) – 721.04; Pool & Spa Center (chemicals SP) – 347.20; Kristi Lemke (clean CC) – 80.00; AT & T (service) – 125.89; Mid Continent Testing (water test SP) – 85.00; Browns Engine Repair (mower parts) – 56.84; Armstrong Extinguisher ( testing & maintenance) – 55.00; Dakota Business Center (office) – 25.43; Great Western Tire (PU) – 304.24; DSG (tester) – 102.23; Penn. Co. Sheriff (3rd qtr) – 9372.25; Jenner Equip (filters & hydr. Fluid) – 114.55; Industrial Electric (shop) – 50.00; Dakota Batter (chipper) 125.90; McWrench (GT repair) – 720.00; SD Unemployment (2nd qr) – 166.97;1st National Trust (1st payment on SRF loan) – 1693.16 . TOTAL: $26053.12.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Steve’s (fuel) – 302.01; Pete Lien & Sons (chips) – 2092.37; Hills Material (oil) – 5980.55. TOTAL: $8374.93
HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
RC Regional Hospital (ins. Deductible for Bale) - $4000.00
WATER FUND
Salaries – Finance – 1361.69, Public Works – 2373.76; IRS – EFTPS (SS & FWT) – 907.96; SD Retirement (July) – 438.12; Wellmark (health ins) – 1362.48; WREA (Service) – 572.26; WRT (monthly radium removal charge) – 1912.50; Omni Site (alarm) – 23.00; MidContinent Testing (tests) – 1535.30; Energy Labs (tests) – 115.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings (water parts) – 143.12; Hawkins (chemicals) – 607.10. TOTAL: $11352.29
SEWER FUND
Salaries – Finance -1371.31, Public Works – 2229.03; Elan (parts) – 120.78; IRS – EFTPS (SS & FWT) – 879.78; SD Retirement (July) – 429.79; WREA (service) – 106.36; One Call (locates) – 22.05; Omni-Site, Inc. (alarm) – 23.00. TOTAL: $5384.53
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Bale reported on chip sealing, rebuilding chipper, chlorinator, garbage truck fixed, alley maintenance, watersalesman price raised.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Councilman Tiensvold stated the events of the last two days are a good reminder that law enforcement is a dangerous job and expressed appreciation for all of Deputy McPherson’s hard work.
APPRAISAL OF TOWER & TANK
Motion by Whitney second by Tiensvold to table these appraisals. Aye: all. Motion carried.
WARD ONE VACANCY
Motion by Tiensvold second by Whitney to hang notices of the impending vacancy and have interviews with the candidates at the next meeting. Aye: all. Motion carried.
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
Ron Racicky requested the use of the Community Center for September 3 for the Labor Day steam burger feed; back yard of City Hall for horseshoes; permission for fireworks 5 at the football field; and to close “A” Ave from Pine to Elm from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Labor Day to allow open container from Oak to Elm and the horse pits in the back yard at City Hall. Motion by Tiensvold second by Torrey to grant these requests. Aye: all. Motion carried.
Next year consider moving the open container requests to the bars.
SPIKING PERMITS
SP#11-07; Meri Jo Anderson (Pam Tines); August 26, 2011.
Motion by Tiensvold second by Torrey to approve this permit. Aye: all. Motion carried.
Other items discussed:
- Municipal League conference in Sioux Falls October 4-7. Consider changing meeting date.
Being no further business Council President Buchtel adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.