City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings • July 6, 2020

City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings

 

July 6, 2020
7:00 p.m.
The Big Stone City council met in regular session on Monday, July 6, 2020. Meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Wiik presiding. Roll Call: Roscoe, Athey, Stecker, Redfield, Brown and Longhenry present. Others present: Emily Sigler, George Boos, Bryan Austin, Bob Goergen, Earl Lundin, Pat Kaiser, Sonny Kaiser, Bill Wiik, Teresa Goergen, Alex Goergen, Andria Rabe, TJ Rabe, Randy Stock, Mike Hughes, Julie Enstad, Joe Wiik, Jennifer Wiik, Doug Enstad, Steve Dockter, Steve Weber, Margaret Kuefler, Lori Seidell, Jeremy Wiese, Zach Wiese, Bryan Wiese, Jenny Wiese, Dewane Stoddard, Blayn Ronglien, Jim McFarlane, Karen McFarlane, Blake Schmieg, Brandon Schmidt, Peter Steinke, Greg Strobl, Don Reiffenberger, Kevin Owen, Orville Folk and Mark Leusink.  
The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited. Motion to accept the minutes from the June 1st meeting was made by Redfield and seconded by Longhenry. All in favor. Motion carried. 
Councilman Athey inquired about group text messaging for information in between council meetings and if it was legal and proper. Mayor Wiik stated she will be sending out information this way. 
A public  hearing was held for a petition for change in zoning classification filed by Joseph Wiik, William Wiik and The Shop Inc for Lots 1-10 Block 73 and Lots 1-2 Block 64 to become C2-Commercial from R-Residential. After a lengthy discussion with input from the public, neighbors, petitioners, council, and planning and zoning it was decided to let planning and zoning privately meet to then give the council their recommendation later on in the meeting. 
A public hearing was held on a petition to vacate Fourth Avenue between Olive Street and South Dakota Highway 109, and the alleys presently located in Block Sixty-Four and Block Seventy-Three filed by Joseph Wiik, William Wiik, Deborah Wiik and The Shop Inc. A motion to approve the petition was made by Athey and seconded by Redfield. All in favor. Motion carried. 
Councilman Athey asked about the voting for approval of bills as Councilman Stecker was not on any committee and did not get to see any bills. It was stated he would not be taking part in the voting for approval of bills. 
The following claims were presented for payment.
PRINCIPAL LIFE, $71.78, Life Insurance; DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, $19,167.42, Services for May 2020; MISSOURI BASIN MUNICIPAL /S-1, $88.99, Services for May 2020; MISSOURI BASIN MPA - TSA, $10,048.50, Services for May 2022; WASTE MANAGEMENT-RES. CONTRACT, $4,232.03; AFLAC, $224.50; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $2,862.00, Payroll Taxes; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, $567.00; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, $64.50; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $3,142.97, Payroll Taxes; WORLDPAY, $395.18, May 2020 CC Fee’s; MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE, $1,091.38, 2nd Qtr 2020 Witholding; INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, $3,424.70, Payroll Taxes; FARNER BOCKEN COMPANY, $858.41, Supplies; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, $766.65, On Sale; REPUBLIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, $1,684.44, Off Sale; SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT OF REVENUE, $5,808.52, Municipal Light and Power-May 2020; SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT OF REVENUE, $2,995.33, Municipal Liquor-May 2020; SD DEPARTMENT OF LABOR&REG., $1,204.66, 2nd Quarter; BIG STONE CITY BOOKENDS, $1,000.00, Garbage Pickup; MAC DADDY’S DRIVE IN, $339.99, Gas; MIDCO BUSINESS, $467.47; POSTMASTER, $123.55, Monthly Utility Mailing; 2ND STREET, $90.00, Sani Wipe Case; AM CONSERVATION GROUP, INC., $1,651.23, LED Light bulb giveaway; BANK OF AMERICA, $443.28; BERGERS WELDING INC., $177.42, alum trailer hitch; BERNATELLO’S PIZZA INC., $294.50, Pizza; BIG STONE COUNTY AUDITOR, $2,451.75, 2020 Public Safety Costs; BORDER STATES COOPERATIVE, $521.53; BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC., $2,959.47; CINTAS CORPORATION, $434.83, Mop, towels, rug; CITY OF BIG STONE CITY, $4,196.11, Utility bills; CITY OF MILBANK, $60.00, Sanitizer; COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., $103.75, Pop; CONROY ELECTRIC INC., $1,331.44; DAKOTA DATA SHRED, $28.43; DAVE’S CONSTRUCTION, INC., $83,918.51; DESIGN ELECTRONICS RADIO SHACK, $24.35; DILLON’S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, $1,020.00, Spring cleanup/husks baseball field; DURICK FIRE EXTING SALES & SER, $165.00, Fire Extinguisher Annual Check; ELLWEIN BROTHERS INC., $18,237.30; EUGENE SCHMIEG, $100.00, Water Heater Rebate; GRANT COUNTY AUDITOR, $17,500.00, Compensation for vehicle purchase/Sherriff contract; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, $292.04; GRANT ROBERTS RURAL WATER, $9,670.00, Services 5/27/20-6/25/20; HARRY’S FROZEN FOODS, $176.75, Pizzas; HARTMAN’S SUPERVALU FOODS, $49.98, pop, condiments, misc.; HEALTH POOL OF SD, $6,890.38, Health Insurance; HERITAGE PRINTING, $76.36, Misc Receipt books; INFOTECH SOLUTIONS, $385.00, May Computers 2020; IRBY TOOL & SAFETY, $304.83, Testing Electrical Equipment; JAMES JAROS, $100.00, Water Heater Rebate; JOHNSON BROTHERS FAMOUS BRANDS, $3,856.73; JUDITH ROBERTS, $69.00, BES/MR Rebate; KDIO, $270.00; MAC DADDY’S DRIVE IN, $363.30; MIDCO BUSINESS, $81.36, Sewer Telephone; MIDWEST IRRIGATION & ELECTRIC, $2,580.48; MILBANK WINWATER WORKS, $75.32; MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES, $2,111.00, Maint. Contracted Service; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $41.58, Gas Bill; ORTONVILLE INDEPENDENT, $244.00, Liquor Store Ads; PEPSI COLA CO. OF ORTONVILLE, $129.94, Pop; PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO., $1,406.80; RESCO, $9,774.00, Chautaqua Line Improvements; RONGLIEN EXCAVATING, INC., $8,236.39, Tile Ball Field; RUNNINGS, $37.98, Spray; SCHAFFER LAWN CARE, $47.93, Goose droppings; SD DEPT OF GAME, FISH & PARKS, $186.00, May Monthly Billing; SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, $113.64, Bridge Inspection; SOUTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, $34.72, Locates, SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, $3,172.34; SOUTHERN GLAZERS OF SD, $1,356.25; STEVE’S LANDSCAPING, $130.00, Grass Seed; STURDEVANT AUTO PARTS, $359.09, June 2020 invoices; TD&C INC., $196.00, Ice; TWIN VALLEY TIRE, $72.00, #6 mower tire service; VALLEY OFFICE PRODUCTS, $355.13, UPS rubber gloves; VALLEY SHOPPER, $453.40, Advertising; VAN DIEST SUPPLY COMPANY, $3,146.00, Mosquitos; VERIZON WIRELESS, $146.69; WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP., $2,282.24; XEROX CORPORATION, $25.16; GENERAL 101, $18,616.15, June Payroll; LIQUOR 601, $10,840.75, June Payroll; WATER 602, $3,691.85, June Payroll; ELECTRIC 603, $6,109.12, June Payroll; SEWER 604, $1,730.74, June Payroll 
Motion to pay the presented claims was made by Brown and seconded by Roscoe. In favor: Roscoe, Athey, Redfield, Brown and Longhenry. Motion carried.  
Sheriff Owen gave the following report for June: Hours worked within city: 101 hours 29 minutes. Three motor vehicle accidents investigated. Responded to one noise complaint and one motor vehicle complaints. Six citations and five warnings issued. Two civil papers were served. We continue to receive positive feedback from members of the community in regard to our law enforcement presence. 
Officer Goergen gave the following report for June: Total hours: 53. Activity Incidents: One administration incident, background investigation, two complaints on yards not being kept up, one animal complaint, assist other agency on an attempt to locate, one open door, two traffic incidents, one residence check request, one suspicious activity incident and one fireworks complaint. 
After receiving final input from the community members present at the meeting and planning and zoning giving their recommendation the council was ready to make a vote on the change in zoning classification petition. A motion was made by Longhenry and seconded by Redfield to approve the petition. In favor: Roscoe, Redfield, Brown and Longhenry. Opposed: Athey. Motion carried. Stecker being absent for the remainder of the meeting. 
Mayor Wiik gave an update on the bridge and announced the city has received a grant and is waiting to hear from the railroad if they will pay the cities portion of the grant. The bridge will be designed by the South Dakota DOT.
Mayor Wiik informed the council that the Chautauqua Grant will be submitted by the end of July and the city will know in September if they have received that grant. 
Lori Seidell attended the meeting to update the council on summer rec and the baseball field. Summer Rec will be starting July 13th. The baseball field has been tiled and they are getting the mound set up. Lori and Councilman Brown informed the council they are having trouble getting the turf they would like in and looking at other possible turf options and possible grass options for the ballfield. Mayor Wiik asked they get prices for both options and present at the next meeting. 
A motion was made by Athey and seconded by Redfield to transfer $75,000 from the Liquor Fund, $150,000 from the Water Fund, and $311,092.70 from the Electric Fund to the Sewer Fund to pay off the Rural Development Sewer Loan. All in favor. Motion carried. 
Electrical Superintendent Bryan Austin informed the council about the need for an updated electric engineering contract with Ulteig. The council asked city attorney Boos to look through the contract and discuss at the August meeting. 
Mayor Wiik informed the council that First District has inquired about updating the cities planning and zoning book and along with the personnel policy. Mayor Wiik stated that both have not been updated in years and would be a good thing to get them up to date. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Redfield and seconded by Longhenry to have First District update the planning and zoning book and the personnel policy. In favor: Redfield, Brown, Longhenry, and Roscoe. Motion carried. Athey being absent for the remainder of the meeting. 
Bryan Austin informed the council of an MRES conference in September and inquired if anyone on the electric committee was able to attend. They will be checking schedules and letting him or the finance officer aware.
Updated budgets were handed out so council members could start work on the 2021 budget with their committees. 
The current 15-year Midco agreement is set to expire in November and Midco has proposed a new 10-year agreement. The council passed it along to city attorney Boos for review and discuss at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Roscoe and seconded by Brown to approve Resolution #2020-05. All in favor. Motion carried. 
RESOLUTION # 2020-05
City of Big Stone City Council
Resolution Adopting the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020 – 2025
WHEREAS, Grant County received assistance in the preparation of the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025 from representatives of the City of Big Stone City and received funding from the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management / FEMA; and  
WHEREAS, several public planning meetings were held between December of 2019 and May of 2020 regarding the development and review of the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025; and  
WHEREAS, the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025 contains several potential future projects to mitigate hazard damage in the City of Big Stone City; and  
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rendered its approval of the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan on June 25th, 2020 and  
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Team on May 11th, 2020 to solicit public comment on the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025; and  
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public meeting was held by the Big Stone City Council on July 6, 2020 to formally approve and adopt the final Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Big Stone City Council adopts the Grant County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan 2020-2025.  
ADOPTED AND SIGNED this 6 day of July 2020.   
/s/ Mayor
ATTEST:     
/s/ Finance Officer  
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
 

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