New Underwood, South Dakota

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 December 1, 2010.  Present were: Councilmember’s: Rikka Buchtel, Jackie Dahlquist, Michael Green, and Joe Whitney.   Also present: Dir. Public Works Greg Hall, Public Works Supervisor John Bale, Finance Officer Meri Jo Anderson, Deputy McPherson, Lt. Brubakken, Dena Whitney, John Torrey and Cris, Keira, Sydnie, and Summer Allen.  The meeting was called to order by Council President Green.

PUBLIC HEARING – LIQUOR LICENSES

A public hearing was opened at 6:00 p.m. on liquor licenses for Montgomery Sandal, Moe’s Bar & Grill; 415 S. “A” Ave.; Lots 5-7 Block 2 Orig. Twn;  Package & Retail Liquor (on & off sale) Twizted Tavern; Kim Karp; 524 S.  “A” Ave; Package & Retail Liquor (on & off sale), and for Steve Brandsted; Steve’s Superstore, Inc. – 22797 161^st Ave.; Retail (on sale).  No one presented themselves to voice any objections to these licenses.  The public hearing adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

AGENDA

Moved by Whitney second by Dahlquist to approve the agenda.  Aye: all. Motion

carried.

MINUTES                                                               

Moved by Dahlquist second by Buchtel to approve the November 17, 2010 minutes. Aye: all.  Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORT & BILL LIST                                                                                  

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

November bills payable December 1, 2010

GENERAL FUND                                                                                        

Salaries – 1586.92; Wellmark (ins.) 2440.90; Merchant Bank (visa charges) – 40.53; SDML (bal. of dues) – 17.98; IRS – EFTPS (Nov) – 379.48; WREA (Service) – 1224.02; Golden West Service) – 323.64; RC Landfill (dump fees) – 2335.86; SD State Treasurer  ( Sales Tax) – 257.91; Steve’s (fuel) – 428.89; ELAN (spring, filters, fans, posts, oil, bulbs) – 605.11; NU Post (publishing) – 506.57; Penn. Co. Highway (fuel) – 285.10; Godfrey Brake (auto car repair) – 2011.67; Jim Harbart (reimburse speakers for Community Center;  - 57.98; Kristi Lemke (clean CC & supplies) – 141.71; Displaly Sales (bulbs) – 108.00.  TOTAL: $12752.27.

INSURANCE FUND

Dakota Radiology (BRW 2010 deductible) – 460.00; BH Hospitalists (BRW 2010 deductible) – 20.00; Instant Diagnostic Systems (BRW 2010 deductible) – 38.00; Lincare (BRW 2010 deductible) – 187.84; West River Anesthesiology Consultants (BRW 2010 deductible) – 840.00; The Endoscopy Center, Inc (GHA 2010 deductible) – 1429.00.  TOTAL: $2974.84

WATER FUND                                                                                             

Salaries - 3921.96; IRS – EFTPS (SS & FWT) – 1094.37; SD Retirement (Nov) – 587.82; WREA (Service) – 433.57; Elan (bags) – 160.28; Northwest Pipe Fittings (lid, screw, & adapter) – 193.11; Omni Site (alarm) – 23.00; Alltell (service) – 110.95; John L. Bale -(mileage to Sioux Falls – test) – 436.16; HD Waterworks (parts for hydrant) – 719.99.  TOTAL: $7681.21

METER FUND

Teri Farland (refund) – 31.13; Mike Olic Estate (refund) – 47.50. TOTAL: $78.63

SEWER FUND

Salaries – 3947.60; FIB (SS & FWT) – 1112.96; SD Retirement (Nov) – 592.52; WREA (service) – 62.57; Elan (stamps) – 44.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings (sewer caps & plugs) – 66.03; Omni-Site, Inc. (alarm) – 23.00; SD One Call (locate tickets) – 10.92; SD Rural Water (smoke testing sewer mains) – 525.00.  TOTAL: $6384.60

MEETING DATE CHANGE

The next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the Community Center, instead of on Wednesday.

DUMP

The Dir. of Public Works reported the dump will be closed on Saturdays until spring. A key still can be obtained during office hours at City Hall.

RAISING THE WATERSALESMAN RATE

The Dir of Public Work explained that he would try to get the radium removal fee on the watersalesman.  The Council deferred to the public works department to do this when scheduling allows.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Deputy McPherson presented his written monthly report.  He reported on his DARE classes and DARE classes here will begin January 17^th.

Lt. Brubakken briefed the Council on the arrest that had taken place today on a first degree murder charge of a citizen from New Underwood.  The military police, Rapid City police department, and the Sheriff’s Department are involved in an ongoing investigation.  The needs of the children involved are being met.  He will keep the Council updated.

MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE

Discussion on what standards the Council would like placed in this ordinance followed.

The Council will submit written suggestions and an ordinance will be drafted for Council consideration.

LIQUOR LICENSES

Montgomery Sandal, Moe’s Bar & Grill; 415 S. “A” Ave.; Lots 5-7 Block 2 Orig. Twn;  Package & Retail Liquor (on & off sale) Twizted Tavern; Kim Karp; 524 S. “A” Ave.; Lots 10, 11, 12 Blk 6 Org.; Package & Retail Liquor (on & off sale)

Steve’s Superstore, Inc. – 22797 161^st Ave.; Lot 1 of SE ¼ and Lot 2 AR Vieths Subdivision; Retail (on sale)

Since no one presented themselves to voice any objections it was moved by Dahlquist  second by Whitney to approve these liquor licenses for the year 2011.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

2011 INSURANCE

Motion by Buchtel second by Whitney to table the 2011 insurance package until more information is received from the agent.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

SPIKING PERMIT

SP#10-13; Meri Jo Anderson; December 18, 2010

Moved by Whitney second by Dahlquist to approve this permit.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Whitney second by Buchtel to table the executive session, since it was not needed.  Aye: all.  Motion carried.

Being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

(Seal)  Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Officer