Minutes October 12, 2018
MINUTES OF THE
NEW UNDERWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the New Underwood City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center on October 12, 2018. Present were: Mayor Jack Trullinger, Councilmembers: Teresa Gossard, Larry Graham, Kathy Trullinger and Karin Shoemaker. Also present: Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Director, Kristi Pritzkau, Finance Officer, Deputy Jones, Tim Hall, Dir. of Public Works, Wes Flint, Kim Karp, Keith Karp, Marvin Rask, and Serena Rice. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Trullinger.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing for Special License #18-10; Corner Bar, Community Center, Dance, November 3, 2018. The Council approved the use of the 8 x 4 sections of the stage for this event. Nobody presented themselves to object to Special License #18-10 so it was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
AGENDA
Motion by Shoemaker second by Graham to approve the agenda. Aye: all. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by K. Trullinger second by Gossard to approve the September 19, 2018 minutes. Aye: all. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BILL LIST
The financial reports, bill-list, monthly revenue, savings sheets and vouchers were presented. Motion by Gossard second by K. Trullinger to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
September bills payable October 10, 2018
GENERAL FUND
First Data (bank fees) – 37.93 ; Salaries – Mayor – 361.75; Finance Office - 3006.64; Public Works – 3766.40; Cleaner – 136.07; Pool – 534.66; BJ’s (fuel/ps fluid) – 34.24; Sam’s Club (concessions) – 249.79; IRS- EFTPS (SS & FWT) – 2703.84; SDRS (retirement plan) – 955.80 ; HPSD – 2200.12; Aflac (ins.) – 156.52; Transource (garbage truck repairs) – 919.57; Pool and Spa Center (August chemicals) – 679.34; Kieffer Sanitation (August dump fees) –160.00; SDML (annual conference) – 400.00; WREA (service) – 1809.94; Golden West Telephone (August service) – 293.36 ; Pennington County Courant (publishing) – 193.77; City of Rapid City (dump fees) – 1505.68; SD State Treasurer (September Sales Tax) – 354.10; Midcontinent (pool testing) – 17.00; Mastercard (solar panels, supplies, etc.) – 3278.12; Meri Jo Anderson (prof. fees) – 1104.00; ProTech (computer repairs) – 349.00; Knecht Home Center (pool paint, barb) – 202.95 TOTAL: $25410.59
WATER FUND
Mastercard (room for SDWWA Conf.) – 63.99; WREA (Service) – 881.61; WRT (radium removal fee) –2199.38; Omni Site (alarm) – 25.00; Hawkins (chemical) – 1301.70 TOTAL: $4471.68
SEWER FUND
Mastercard (room for SDWWA Conf.) – 63.99; Continental Research Corp. (Bacto-dose, shipping) – 529.95; WREA (service) – 105.11; Omni-Site (alarms) – 25.00 TOTAL: $724.05
METER FUND
Terry Silbernagel (deposit) – 99.00 TOTAL: $99.00
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Hall had jury duty this week and is supposed to serve again next week. He has been excused from serving on Tuesdays as he is the only one who can operate the garbage truck.
There are approximately 50 meters left to read.
GARBAGE TRUCK REPAIRS
Motion by Shoemaker second by K. Trullinger to allow Mr. Hall to make an appointment at Sanitation Products in Sioux Falls for necessary repairs to the garbage truck. Also that he will drive it there to avoid having to pay for 14 hours of mileage, will stay overnight and drive back when repairs are finished. Aye: all. Motion carried.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Deputy Jones presented the written monthly report.
He issued 21 warnings, 2 citations and there were 2 arrests last month, both drug related.
He wants to remind the public to call 911 in an emergency, it is recorded and he can then gather pertinent information related to the issue when he is on duty if it is not resolved right away.
He received one animal complaint which resulted in a dog being taken to the pound. A court appearance is then required, residents need to be aware that allowing animals to run at large is against City Ordinance and Pennington County law.
MAYOR
2 abatement letters were sent concerning animals at large.
The fence for the pool is scheduled to be delivered October 19, 2018 and should be installed by the second week of November.
WREA DAY OF CARING
Thank you to WREA for their help of the Day of Caring in New Underwood on September 26, 2018. It has made a significant difference in our town and is much appreciated. Motion by Graham second by K. Trullinger for a thank you letter to be published in the Pennington County Courant and to send a thank you card to WREA. Aye: all. Motion carried.
BUILDING PERMIT
BP# 18-25; Arlen Carmichael; 115 N. B Ave. 8x16 and 12x13 addition to the front of the house. Mayor Trullinger recommended approval as it meets all setbacks. Motion by Graham second by Trullinger to approve BP #18-25. Aye: all. Motion carried.
SPECIAL LICENSE
Motion by K. Trullinger second by Shoemaker to approve SL #18-10; Corner Bar; Community Center; Dance; November 3, 2018. It was specified that it will be the renter’s responsibility to set up and tear down the stage and that it will be stated on the rental agreement. Aye: all. Motion carried.
FUNDRAISER
After some discussion it was moved by Gossard second by K. Trullinger to deny donating the use of the Community Center for the Spanish class fundraiser as doing so would set an unwanted precedent. Aye: Gossard, Graham, K. Trullinger. Abstain: Shoemaker. Motion carried.
CARETAKERSHIP
The caretakership located at 522 S. A Ave. was discussed with input from residents and Council. Mayor Trullinger, Zoning Administrator, taking into account this discussion and having reviewed the Zoning Ordinance at length stated that it had been interpreted correctly by the Council and that their decision to approve the move-on permit met all requirements of the Ordinance.
OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSED:
A citizen had concerns about bushes blocking part of their alley.
The pool manager will be contacted concerning winterization of the pool.
Being no further business Mayor Trullinger adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
(Seal) Kristi Pritzkau, Finance Officer
NEW UNDERWOOD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the New Underwood City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center on October 12, 2018. Present were: Mayor Jack Trullinger, Councilmembers: Teresa Gossard, Larry Graham, Kathy Trullinger and Karin Shoemaker. Also present: Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Director, Kristi Pritzkau, Finance Officer, Deputy Jones, Tim Hall, Dir. of Public Works, Wes Flint, Kim Karp, Keith Karp, Marvin Rask, and Serena Rice. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Trullinger.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing for Special License #18-10; Corner Bar, Community Center, Dance, November 3, 2018. The Council approved the use of the 8 x 4 sections of the stage for this event. Nobody presented themselves to object to Special License #18-10 so it was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
AGENDA
Motion by Shoemaker second by Graham to approve the agenda. Aye: all. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by K. Trullinger second by Gossard to approve the September 19, 2018 minutes. Aye: all. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT & BILL LIST
The financial reports, bill-list, monthly revenue, savings sheets and vouchers were presented. Motion by Gossard second by K. Trullinger to approve the financial reports and the following warrants as presented. Aye: all. Motion carried.
September bills payable October 10, 2018
GENERAL FUND
First Data (bank fees) – 37.93 ; Salaries – Mayor – 361.75; Finance Office - 3006.64; Public Works – 3766.40; Cleaner – 136.07; Pool – 534.66; BJ’s (fuel/ps fluid) – 34.24; Sam’s Club (concessions) – 249.79; IRS- EFTPS (SS & FWT) – 2703.84; SDRS (retirement plan) – 955.80 ; HPSD – 2200.12; Aflac (ins.) – 156.52; Transource (garbage truck repairs) – 919.57; Pool and Spa Center (August chemicals) – 679.34; Kieffer Sanitation (August dump fees) –160.00; SDML (annual conference) – 400.00; WREA (service) – 1809.94; Golden West Telephone (August service) – 293.36 ; Pennington County Courant (publishing) – 193.77; City of Rapid City (dump fees) – 1505.68; SD State Treasurer (September Sales Tax) – 354.10; Midcontinent (pool testing) – 17.00; Mastercard (solar panels, supplies, etc.) – 3278.12; Meri Jo Anderson (prof. fees) – 1104.00; ProTech (computer repairs) – 349.00; Knecht Home Center (pool paint, barb) – 202.95 TOTAL: $25410.59
WATER FUND
Mastercard (room for SDWWA Conf.) – 63.99; WREA (Service) – 881.61; WRT (radium removal fee) –2199.38; Omni Site (alarm) – 25.00; Hawkins (chemical) – 1301.70 TOTAL: $4471.68
SEWER FUND
Mastercard (room for SDWWA Conf.) – 63.99; Continental Research Corp. (Bacto-dose, shipping) – 529.95; WREA (service) – 105.11; Omni-Site (alarms) – 25.00 TOTAL: $724.05
METER FUND
Terry Silbernagel (deposit) – 99.00 TOTAL: $99.00
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Hall had jury duty this week and is supposed to serve again next week. He has been excused from serving on Tuesdays as he is the only one who can operate the garbage truck.
There are approximately 50 meters left to read.
GARBAGE TRUCK REPAIRS
Motion by Shoemaker second by K. Trullinger to allow Mr. Hall to make an appointment at Sanitation Products in Sioux Falls for necessary repairs to the garbage truck. Also that he will drive it there to avoid having to pay for 14 hours of mileage, will stay overnight and drive back when repairs are finished. Aye: all. Motion carried.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Deputy Jones presented the written monthly report.
He issued 21 warnings, 2 citations and there were 2 arrests last month, both drug related.
He wants to remind the public to call 911 in an emergency, it is recorded and he can then gather pertinent information related to the issue when he is on duty if it is not resolved right away.
He received one animal complaint which resulted in a dog being taken to the pound. A court appearance is then required, residents need to be aware that allowing animals to run at large is against City Ordinance and Pennington County law.
MAYOR
2 abatement letters were sent concerning animals at large.
The fence for the pool is scheduled to be delivered October 19, 2018 and should be installed by the second week of November.
WREA DAY OF CARING
Thank you to WREA for their help of the Day of Caring in New Underwood on September 26, 2018. It has made a significant difference in our town and is much appreciated. Motion by Graham second by K. Trullinger for a thank you letter to be published in the Pennington County Courant and to send a thank you card to WREA. Aye: all. Motion carried.
BUILDING PERMIT
BP# 18-25; Arlen Carmichael; 115 N. B Ave. 8x16 and 12x13 addition to the front of the house. Mayor Trullinger recommended approval as it meets all setbacks. Motion by Graham second by Trullinger to approve BP #18-25. Aye: all. Motion carried.
SPECIAL LICENSE
Motion by K. Trullinger second by Shoemaker to approve SL #18-10; Corner Bar; Community Center; Dance; November 3, 2018. It was specified that it will be the renter’s responsibility to set up and tear down the stage and that it will be stated on the rental agreement. Aye: all. Motion carried.
FUNDRAISER
After some discussion it was moved by Gossard second by K. Trullinger to deny donating the use of the Community Center for the Spanish class fundraiser as doing so would set an unwanted precedent. Aye: Gossard, Graham, K. Trullinger. Abstain: Shoemaker. Motion carried.
CARETAKERSHIP
The caretakership located at 522 S. A Ave. was discussed with input from residents and Council. Mayor Trullinger, Zoning Administrator, taking into account this discussion and having reviewed the Zoning Ordinance at length stated that it had been interpreted correctly by the Council and that their decision to approve the move-on permit met all requirements of the Ordinance.
OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSED:
A citizen had concerns about bushes blocking part of their alley.
The pool manager will be contacted concerning winterization of the pool.
Being no further business Mayor Trullinger adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
(Seal) Kristi Pritzkau, Finance Officer