Big Stone City Proceedings

City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings

August 5, 2019
7:00 p.m.
    The Big Stone City council met in regular session Monday, August 5, 2019.  Meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Wiik presiding. Roll Call: Henderson, Redfield, Stecker, Hughes and Brown present and Mc Mahon was absent. Others present: William E. Coester, Robert Athey, Glenda Loeschke, Robert Goergen, Rodney Torgerson, Teresa Goergen, Tyler Ruhd, Randy Athey and Jayne Stecker.
    The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited.  Motion to accept the minutes from the July meeting was made by Henderson and seconded by Stecker. All in favor, motion carried.
    The following claims were presented for payment:
    RURAL DEVELOPMENT, $4,108.00, Sewer Bond; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, $3,001.24, Liquor; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, $1,819.00, Liquor; PRINCIPAL LIFE, $65.64, Life Insurance; BERNATELLO’S PIZZA INC., $257.00, Pizza/Snacks; BIG STONE LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF, $60.00, Corn Fest Buttons; BORDER STATES COOPERATIVE, $78.60, DIESEL; BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, $384.33; CINTAS CORPORATION, $158.06, supplies; CITY OF BIG STONE CITY, $4,596.01, Electric-Shop; COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., $229.75, Pop; CONROY ELECTRIC INC, $248.88, Supplies; DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP, $331.76, supplies; ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC, $195.00, Alarm Lease; ELLWEIN BROTHERS INC., $18,474.30, On/off Sale beer 1/2; ERIC MUELLER, $52.11, Summer Rec; FERGUSON WATER WORKS, $4,699.62, Supplies; GRANT COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER, $100.00, Advertising; HARRY’S FROZEN FOODS, $525.00, Pizza; HENRY GIMMESTAD, $40.00, repairs; HPSD, $6,128.70, Health Insurance; INTERSTATE POWER, $1,405.79, Annual Inspection; JAIDEN CONROY, $40.00, Summer Rec; JOHNSON BROTHERS FAMOUS BRANDS, $0.00, Off Sale Liquor; JOSH MUELLER, $60.00, Summer Rec; LACY THYMIAN, $80.00, Summer Rec; LIONS PRIDE, $453.00, Summer Rec; LORI SEIDELL, $65.34, Summer Rec supplies; MCKENZIE SEIDELL, $104.00, Summer Rec; MILBANK WINWATER WORKS, $3,108.20, supplies; MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES, $4,815.00, Misc. Services; NELSON ELECTRIC, INC., $139.85, Liquor Store; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $38.52, Gas Bill- Sewer Lift Station; PEPSI COLA CO. OF ORTONVILLE, $584.22, Pop; PLUNKETT S PEST CONTROL., $81.78, Community Center; PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO., $2,416.60, On Sale Beer; POSTMASTER, $25.50, Postage; PROGRESSIVE COLLISION & GLASS, $445.47, repair window; RESCO ELECTRIC UTILITY SUPPLY, $19,365.00, Electric supplies; RONGLIEN EXCAVATING, INC, $4,647.14, water break; SD DEPT OF GAME, FISH & PARKS, $389.00, fishing/hunting fee; SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, $80.00, 2019 Supplement to the handbook; SOUTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, $44.80, Locates; SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF SD, $888.80, Liquor; STURDEVANT AUTO PARTS, $575.24, Supplies; TECH ONE, INC, $20.04, Water sample; TIDBITS OF THE LAKE AREA, $100.00, Advertising; TWIN VALLEY TIRE, $26.22, Repair #11; VALLEY OFFICE PRODUCTS, $63.39, adding machine tape; WASTE MANAGEMEN- CITY ACCTS, $4,178.92, Garbage charges; XEROX CORPORATION, $41.97, Monthly Maintenance/supply; ZOE BARSE, $36.00, Summer Rec; AMANDA EBNERT, $80.00, Summer Rec; BIG STONE AREA HARDWARE, $223.97, supplies; BORDER STATES COOPERATIVE, $521.53, Chem Tank; CITY OF BIG STONE CITY, $225.00, Customer Deposit; COESTER LAW OFFICE, $1,359.00, Monthly Retainer; CONROY ELECTRIC INC., $161.88, supplies; DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP, $138.64, Repair Kit; GRANITE ICE, $87.00, Liquor Store; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, $162.56, Advertising; GRANT ROBERTS RURAL WATER, $13,009.00, Services; JOHNSON BROTHERS FAMOUS BRANDS, $5,900.36, Off Sale Liquor; KDIO AM 1350, $490.00, Monthly Advertising; MAC DADDY S DRIVE IN, $674.20, Streets 50% #1; MIDWEST IRRIGATION & ELECTRIC , $1,018.22, Electric; ORTONVILLE INDEPENDENT, $590.00, Liquor Store Ad's; POSTMASTER, $25.50, Water Sample; SOUTH DAKOTA LOTTERY, $100.00, Renewal Fee; TD&C INC, $351.00, Ice; VALLEY SHOPPER, $651.00, Advertising; WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC., $735.94, Supplies; WILDUNG IMPLEMENT, $62.85, Mower Blades; WASTE MANAGEMENT-RES.CONTRACT, $4,178.92, Charges for Services; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $1,300.42, vacation payout; SD CHILD SUPPORT, $353.08, Payroll Withholding; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $3,272.33, Payroll Taxes; PRINCIPAL LIFE, $121.68, Life Insurance; MISSOURI BASIN MPA - TSA, $10,744.50, Charges for Services; DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, $19,073.07, Charges for Services; MISSOURI BASIN MUNICIPAL /S-1, $15,959.65, Charges for Services; SD CHILD SUPPORT, $353.08, Payroll Withholding; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $2,071.36, Payroll Taxes; SD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, $1,155.01, Police; MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE, $653.99, Payroll Withholding; SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT OF REVENUE, $5,280.46, Sales Tax; SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT OF REVENUE, $2,397.28, Allowance; WORLDPAY, $320.05, Credit Card Fees; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, $174.60, Off Sale Liquor; SD CHILD SUPPORT, $353.08, Payroll Withholding; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $2,892.84, Payroll Taxes; POSTMASTER, $118.65, Utility Billing; ROBERT G. GOERGEN, $171.29, Refund on Retirement; SD SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT, $600.00, Supplemental Retirement; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, $2,566.14, Water; GENERAL FUND 101, $22,995.90, July Payroll; LIQUOR FUND 601, $10,005.60, July Payroll; WATER FUND 602, $2,211.42, July Payroll; ELECTRIC FUND 603, $5,596.95, July Payroll; SEWER FUND 604, $1,817.72, July Payroll
     Motion to pay the presented claims was made by Henderson and seconded by Redfield.  Voting in favor:  Henderson, Redfield, Brown, Hughes and Stecker. Motion carried.    
    Rodney Torgerson came to discuss the problem with water drainage in his driveway. Bob Athey, Rod Torgerson and BPI will look at the driveway and come up with a solution.
    Mr. Coester discussed city meetings and the need for all councilmen to follow the city rules.
    Mr. Tyler Ruhd was here to discuss computer security. A motion was made by Stecker and seconded by Hughes to go ahead with the computer security system and not to be bill until January 2020. All in favor.
    A discussion was held about having only one camper per variance applicant. Papers will be served to the Mueller family because of 2 campers. Motion made by Stecker, seconded by Hughes. All in favor. Motion carried.
    The contract between the city and the county for police protection will be written by Sheriff Owens and given to the county attorney and the city attorney to work out details. Next the contract will come to the council for approval.
    Officer Goergen has not yet received a resignation from Officer Snell. Brown made a motion to accept his resignation and Hughes seconded the motion and said if we do not receive a resignation to terminate Officer Snell.
    Parallel parking on Main Street was discussed. This was turned over to the street committee and they will bring it to the next meeting.
    The ads are out for the Finance Officer and we have received some applications at this time.
    The Legal Seminar for the MRES was brought to a vote. Henderson made the motion to send Mr. Coester and seconded by Redfield. In favor, Henderson and Redfield. Opposed Stecker, Hughes and Brown. Motion declined.
    Being no further business a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Brown and seconded by Stecker.  Motion carried.
/s/ Deb Wiik, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Donna Van Hout
Finance Officer
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