City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings • September 2, 2020

City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings

 

September 2, 2020
6:30 p.m.
The Big Stone City council met in regular session on Wednesday September 2, 2020. Meeting began at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Wiik presiding. Roll Call: Roscoe, Athey, Redfield, Brown and Longhenry present. Stecker absent. Others present: George Boos, Bob Athey, Bryan Austin, Bob Goergen, Emily Sigler, Paul Foust, Brian McFadden, Deputy Bakeburg, Pat Kaiser, Sonny Kaiser, Teresa Goergen, Julie Enstad, Margaret Kuefler, Lori Seidell, Earl Lundin and Bill Voeltz. 
The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited. Motion to accept the minutes from the August 3rd meeting was made by Redfield and seconded by Athey. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion to accept the minutes from the August 6th special meeting was made by Athey and seconded by Redfield. All in favor. Motion carried. 
One bid was received and opened for the 2017 John Deere Backhoe listed as surplus property from RDO Equipment in Sioux Falls South Dakota totaling $70,000. A motion was made by Athey and seconded by Brown to accept the bid as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 
The following claims were presented for payment.
MISSOURI BASIN MUNICIPAL /S-1 $25,838.33; MISSOURI BASIN MPA - TSA $10,341.00; DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY $18,900.00; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $3,501.33, Payroll Taxes; PRINCIPAL LIFE $71.78, Life Insurance; AFLAC $224.50; WORLDPAY $370.27, July 2020 CC Fees; SOUTHERN GLAZERSS OF SD $900.68; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $2,808.48, Payroll Taxes; FRITO - LAY, INC. $331.92, Chips; SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT OF REVENUE $2,806.36, Liquor Store Sales Tax; SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT OF REVENUE $6,242.53, Municipal Light & Power; SOUTHERN GLAZERSS OF SD $1,201.98; FARNER BOCKEN COMPANY $892.58; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY $116.40; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY $220.50; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY $123.30; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY $1,022.10; WASTE MANAGEMENT-RES.CONTRACT $4,232.03; MIDCO BUSINESS $473.90; RUNNINGS $218.97; POSTMASTER $123.90, Monthly Utility Mailing; ANGELA LOPEZ BARRON $75.00, Refund Utility Deposit; BANK OF AMERICA $1,090.97; BERNATELLO’S PIZZA INC $359.00, Pizza; BIG STONE AREA HARDWARE $5.29, CC; BOOS JENNEN LAW FIRM, LLC $1,200.00, June/ July/August Retainer; BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC $621.65; CHS $354.05, ruby fieldmaster; CINTAS CORPORATION $434.83; CITY OF BIG STONE CITY $4,661.20; COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. $164.00, Pop; COESTER LAW OFFICE $50.00; DEB WIIK $199.00, Vacuum; DESIGN ELECTRONICS RADIO SHACK $10.00, Phone earpiece cleaning; ELLWEIN BROTHERS INC. $12,626.15, Beer; GRANITE ICE $157.20, Ice; GRANT COUNTY AUDITOR $7,500.00, September Sheriff’s Office Contract; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW $156.29, Monthly publishing; GRANT ROBERTS RURAL WATER $9,313.00; HARRYS FROZEN FOODS $304.00, Pizzas; HARTMANS SUPERVALU FOODS $77.43; HEALTH POOL OF SD $6,890.38, Health Insurance; HERITAGE PRINTING $378.00, Utility Bill Cards; INFOTECH SOLUTIONS $385.00, July 2020 Computers; J.P. COOKE COMPANY $62.45   2021 Dog Tags; JOHNSON BROTHERS FAMOUS BRANDS $3,035.79, Liquor; KDIO $270.00, Monthly Advertising; LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC. $295.10; MIDCO BUSINESS $41.43, Sewer Telephone; MIDCO BUSINESS $41.43, Sewer Telephone; MILBANK WINWATER WORKS $1,243.96; MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES $1,598.00, July 2020 Hours; M-R SIGN CO., INC. $118.53, Speed Bump  Signs; NELSON ELECTRIC, INC. $82.86, AC Service; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY $39.61, Gas Bill; ORTONVILLE AMBULANCE SERVICE $500.00, 2020 Donation; ORTONVILLE INDEPENDENT $224.00, Liquor Store Ads; PEPSI COLA CO. OF ORTONVILLE $302.32, Pop; PLUNKETT’S PEST CONTROL $81.78, Pest Control; PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO. $1,690.10, Beer; PRO IMAGE PARTNERS INC. $273.00, Shop-Shirts; QUILL CORPORATION $192.98, Supplies; RAFFETY BROTHERS, L.L.C. $4,525.00, Picnic Shelter; RONGLIEN EXCAVATING, INC $1,227.29, Catch Basin; SD DEPT OF GAME, FISH & PARKS $141.00, July Billing; SOUTH DAKOTA LOTTERY $100.00, 2021 License Renewal; SOUTH DAKOTA ONE CALL $10.08, Locates; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM $2,047.96; STURDEVANT AUTO PARTS, $403.60; VALLEY OFFICE PRODUCTS $39.31, UPS shipping; VALLEY SHOPPER $651.00, Advertising; VERIZON WIRELESS $140.44; WASTE MANAGEMENT-RES.CONTRACT $338.82, Garbage Overage; WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP. $494.00, Electric Supplies; WITH THE WIND VINEYARD&WINERY $289.50, Liquor; XEROX CORPORATION $29.24, Monthly Maintenance/supply; GENERAL 101 $14,144.08, August Payroll; LIQUOR 601 $7,100.89, August Payroll; WATER 602 $1,188.90, August Payroll; ELECTRIC 603 $3,182.94, August Payroll; SEWER 604 $1,312.27, August Payroll 
Motion to pay the presented claims was made by Longhenry and seconded by Brown. All in favor. Motion carried.
Deputy Ryan Bakeburg gave the following report for August: Hours worked within city: 108.11 hours. Citations:2. Warnings: 20. There were eight traffic stops on Cornell Ave., and there were fourteen traffic stops on US Hwy 12 within city limits. The Sheriff’s office responded to two traffic complaints, one civil dispute, assist of another agency, one private burglar alarm, one commercial burglar alarm. We responded to help with storm damage and removal of downed trees. One traffic stop resulted in felony drug arrests. Sheriff Owen would like to remind everyone that all criminal complaints need to be directed to the sheriff’s office. Please call 605-432-5853 and ask for a deputy or the sheriff for assistance with your concern or complaint. 
Officer Goergen gave the following report for August: Total hours: 34.5. Activity/Incidents: One motorist assist, two open doors, one agency assist, two traffic incidents, one illegal parking complaint, and two stalking complaints. 
Julie Enstad inquired about the railroad bridge and when the boards will be fixed. Utilities Manager Bob Athey stated they will be getting those fixed soon.
Earl Lundin informed the council of a property owner wanting to put a new basketball hoop up in the park and put a small plaque in honor of his father. The council informed Earl to have the property owner get into contact with Bob Athey to work out the details.
Bill Voeltz attended the meeting to inquire about trees near his property and if they city can remove them. 
Paul Foust and Brian McFadden with Midco attended the meeting to discuss the proposed contract with the city. City Attorney George Boos presented them with a list of items to look at within the proposed contract. They will be taking those items back with them and having their attorney reach out to Boos to discuss further. 
A motion was made by Redfield and seconded by Roscoe to approve the second reading of Ordinance #2020-08(2021 Appropriations). In favor: Redfield, Brown, Longhenry, and Roscoe. Athey left during public comments section. Motion carried. 
Councilman Brown and Lori Seidell updated the council on the ball field. GCC donated the sand and the volunteers have been working on laying the turf down. Lori will be applying for a grant to help cover the costs of the lighting. A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Redfield to go ahead with the work needed for moving the fence. All in favor, motion carried. 
Mayor Wiik updated the council on the railroad bridge. She is waiting for a final number from DOT to give the railroad, but a new bridge will be built within two years. 
Mayor Wiik informed the council the Sheriff’s Office Contract renews next month. A motion was made by Redfield and seconded by Longhenry to table any discussion on the matter until the next meeting. All in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roscoe and seconded by Brown to approve Resolution #2020-08. All in favor, motion carried. 
City of Big Stone City
Resolution Number 2020-08
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF
CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOR THE RECEIPT OF CARES ACT FUNDS TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136, div. A, Title V (Mar. 27, 2020) (the “CARES Act”), the State of South Dakota has received federal funds that may only be used to cover costs that:  (a) are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); (b) were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020, for the State of South Dakota; and (c) were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City of Big Stone City acknowledges that the State of South Dakota, in its sole discretion, may retain full use of these funds for the purposes delineated in the CARES Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Big Stone City acknowledges that in order to provide financial assistance to counties and municipalities in South Dakota, the State of South Dakota, in its sole discretion, may allocate CARES Act funds Act on a statewide basis to reimburse counties and municipalities as delineated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City of Big Stone City seeks funding to reimburse eligible expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the City of Big Stone City acknowledges that any request for reimbursement of expenditures will only be for expenditures that were not accounted for in the budget for the City of Big Stone City most recently approved as of March 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City of Big Stone City acknowledges that it will only seek reimbursement for costs incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020; 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Big Stone City that the mayor of Big Stone City  may execute any and all documents as required by the State in order to receive CARES Act funds.
It is further
RESOLVED that any request for reimbursement will be only for those costs authorized by the State that:  (1) Are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; (2) Were not accounted for in the City budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020; and (3) Were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020.
It is further
RESOLVED that the City will not request reimbursement from the State under the CARES Act for costs for which the City previously received reimbursement, or for which the City has a reimbursement request pending before another source.
Approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2020.
Deb Wiik, Mayor
City of Big Stone City, South Dakota
ATTEST:
Emily Sigler, Finance Officer
City of Big Stone City, South Dakota
Councilperson Roscoe addressed the council about dog barking issues that were brought to her attention. Officer Goergen will be looking into the matters.
A motion was made by Brown and seconded by Longhenry to approve the first reading of Ordinance #2020-07(Council Meetings). All in favor, motion carried. 
Being no further business a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Brown and seconded by Longhenry. All in favor, motion carried. 
/s/ Deb Wiik, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Emily Sigler
Finance Officer
 

Category:

Grant County Review

Grant County Review
P.O. Box 390
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-4516

Email Us

Facebook Twitter

Latest articles

Please Login for Premium Content