City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings • October 3, 2022
City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings • October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022
6:30 p.m.
The Big Stone City council met in regular session on Monday, October 3, 2022. Meeting began at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Athey presiding. Roll Call: Roscoe, Stoddard, Redfield, Zahnow and Rabe. Absent: Brown. Others present: Kelsey Stock, Bryan Austin, Redgey Rademacher, Pat Kaiser, Nancy Lee, Bob Zahnow, Dewane Stoddard, Teresa Goergen, Julie Enstad, Kris Redfield John McFarland, Wade VanDover, Margaret Kuefler and Wayne Brenizer.
The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited.
Motion was made by Rabe to approve the September 7, 2022, minutes and seconded by Zahnow. All in favor: Stoddard, Roscoe, Zahnow, Rabe and Redfield. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Motion to pay the presented claims was made by Stoddard and seconded by Zahnow. All in favor: Rabe, Roscoe, Zahnow, Stoddard and Redfield. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Advanced Technologies $689.99; AFLAC $236.11; Big Stone Area Hardware $115.09; Border States Industries $1,178.24; Brad Stoddard $530.36; Brewster Building Center $9.07; Cintas $119.00; City of Big Stone City-Liquor Lic. $1,600.00; City of Big Stone City-Utilities $4,638.42; Coca-Cola $54.00; Daves Construction $96,802.73; Dept. of Labor $72.52; Ellwein Brothers $14,393.70; Farner Brocken $1,199.32; Frito Lay $249.60; Grant Co. Auditor-Law Enforcement $7,500.00; Grant Co. Pheasants Forever $35.00; Grant Co. Review $38.00; Grant Roberts Rural Water $11,651.50; H&H Car Care $417.65; Harry’s Frozen Foods $627.50; Health Pool of SD $8,026.05; Heritage Printing $107.19; Infotech Solutions $475.00; Irby Tool & Safety $76.73; IRS $8,106.29; Johnson Brothers $1,611.86; Linda Hoberg $928.80; Locators & Supplies $1,549.65; MacDaddy’s $613.87; Midco $205.73; Milbank Glass & More $1,040.08; Missouri River Energy $4,075.00; Nancy Lee $135.00; Payroll $26,886.65; Plunkett’s $87.05; Porter Distributing $706.65; Postmaster $214.06; Quill $204.97; Railroad Management $344.67; Republic Beverage $2,007.70; Resco $2,368.68; Dept. of Labor & Regulations $2,598.52; SD Municipal League $265.00; South Dakota 811 $31.36; SD Retirement Sys. $3,485.58; Southern Glazers $1,601.40; Sturdevant $374.86; Terex $676.06; Tidbits $432.00; Tracys Treasure $100.00; UP North Concrete & Paving $12,960.00; Verizon $153.64; VISA $685.54; Waste Management $5,394.16; Wesco $711.00; Xerox $24.36
Sheriff Deputy Ryan Bakeberg gave the following report for September. Hours worked within city: 99 Hours within City of Big Stone City. Responded to one welfare checks, one domestic violence call, one 911 call, one medical call, two suspicious person calls and one unattended death investigation.
Redgey Rademacher, Utilities Manager discussed that the water tower has not been inspected in 5 years and presented to the Council two different contract for services with Water Tower Experts. Stoddard made a motion to go with the 10-year contract at a cost of $10,875.00 and Rabe seconded the motion. Upon roll call Ayes: Redfield, Roscoe, Zahnow, Stoddard and Rabe. Nayes: None. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Public comments were heard from Wayne Brenizer regarding putting speed bumps on Cornell Ave because of the speeding vehicles. At this time no speed bumps will be placed on Cornell Ave. Dewane Stoddard discussed that the Planning & Zoning committee would like to table the address for MacDaddy’s until a later date. John McFarland explained that you would not be able to enter from the gas station as a complete wall floor to ceiling will be put in and the entrance will be where the drive-up window is along with other details of the building. Geven Rabe requested to see the floor plans of the remodel at MacDaddy’s.
Stoddard made a motion to approve the address for MacDaddy’s and Redfield seconded the motion. Upon roll call Ayes: Roscoe, Zahnow, Redfield and Stoddard. Nayes: Rabe. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Discussion was held on the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2022-01 Annual Budget 2023.
A motion was made by Roscoe to pass the ordinance and Rabe seconded the motion. All in favor: Redfield, Zahnow, Stoddard, Roscoe and Rabe. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Wade Van Dover was requesting to have a gun raffle at St. Charles Church for the benefit of Vince Meyer’s house fire. Pending Legal Approval Stoddard made a motion for the gun raffle and Zahnow seconded the motion. All in favor: Rabe, Redfield, Stoddard, Zahnow and Roscoe. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
A motion by Redfield and second by Rabe to table until next month the Robert Athey Independent Contract. All in favor: Zahnow, Roscoe, Stoddard, Rabe and Redfield. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Rabe discussed the draft regarding the keys for the Community Center when it is being rented. Consensus was No keys will be given out. The Council members or a City employee will open/unlock Community Room when it is rented out.
Bryan Austin, Electrical Engineer discussed the quote he received regarding replacing his 2011 pickup truck. The electrical budget does have enough money in this years budget to order the Utility box. With the estimated delivery date early next Spring, Bryan is requesting the Council’s approval to order the new pickup, using the 2023 Electrical budget.
Motion made by Redfield approving the purchase of a 2023 F350 Crew Cab 1 ton pickup per the quote not to exceed $55,000 from the 2023 Electrical Budget and seconded by Stoddard. All in favor: Rabe, Zahnow, Stoddard, Roscoe, and Redfield. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Stoddard made a motion approving Resolution No 2022-03 Consolidation of Board of Equalization and Redfield seconded the motion. All in favor: Roscoe, Rabe, Zahnow, Redfield and Stoddard. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION No. 2022-03
Consolidation of
Board of Equalization
WHEREAS, SDCL 10-11-68 provides for the option of the consolidation of the local and county boards of equalization, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Big Stone City believes the consolidation of the two boards would promote efficiency and equity of the equalization procedures, and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of Commissioners has approved a consolidated board of equalization within the county of Grant for those entities wishing to be a member of a consolidated board.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there be formed a consolidated board of equalization in accordance with SDCL 10-11-68 for real property within the City of Big Stone City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the consolidated board consists of five members of the Grant County Board of Commissioners the Big Stone City Mayor will sit on this board as designated by SDCL 10-11-68.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any per diem or compensation for a member of the consolidated board shall be paid by each member’s own entity.
Adopted and approved this the 3rd day of October 2022.
/s/ Randy Athey, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
Discussion was held regarding the Railroad Contract. Rabe made a motion to table until Legal Counsel has more information and Roscoe seconded the motion. All in favor: Zahnow, Redfield, Rabe, Stoddard and Roscoe. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Redfield for the renewal of Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Retail (on-sale) Liquor for the Municipal Liquor Store and Stoddard seconded the motion. All in favor: Zahnow, Rabe, Roscoe, Redfield and Stoddard. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Rabe for the renewal of Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Package (off-sale) Liquor for the Municipal Liquor Store and Zahnow seconded the motion. All in favor: Redfield, Roscoe, Stoddard, Zahnow and Rabe. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Stoddard for the renewal of Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Retail (on-sale) Liquor – Restaurant for Sly’s Bar Grill & Casino and Roscoe seconded the motion. All in favor: Zahnow, Rabe, Stoddard, Redfield, and Roscoe. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
Being no further business Stoddard made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Redfield seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. All in favor: Roscoe, Rabe, Zahnow, Redfield and Stoddard. Absent: Brown. Motion Carried.
/s/ Randy Athey, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
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