City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings

December 2, 2019
7:00 p.m.
The Big Stone City council met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2019. Meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Wiik presiding. Roll Call:  Stecker, Redfield, Brown, Hughes and Henderson present. Others present: Bryan Austin, Robert Goergen, Emily Sigler, Bill Coester, Teresa Goergen, Margaret Kuefler, Randy Athey, Jayne Stecker, Rodney Torgerson and Wayne Brenizer. 
The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited.  Motion to accept the minutes from the November meeting was made by Stecker and seconded by Brown. All in favor, motion carried.
The following claims were presented for payment.
ANITA LOWARY, $1,240.92, Finance Office Consulting; BANK OF AMERICA, $143.02; BANYON DATA SYSTEMS INC., $129.00, Vault Backup; BERNATELLO’S PIZZA INC, $180.00, Pizza; BLUE360 MEDIA, $82.75, Criminal/Traffic Law Book; CINTAS CORPORATION, $276.77, Rugs; CITY OF BIG STONE CITY, $4,295.98, Utilities; CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, $40.97, Water Testing; COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., $107.00, Pop; COESTER LAW OFFICE, $1,100.00, Legal Fees; ELLWEIN BROTHERS INC., $9,826.85; GRANT COUNTY AUDITOR, $7,500.00, October Law Enforcement Contract; GRANT ROBERTS RURAL WATER, $11,227.00; HARRYS FROZEN FOODS, $227.50, Pizzas; HARTMANS SUPERVALU FOODS, $97.26; HEALTH POOL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $6,537.35; HERITAGE PRINTING, $447.79, Utility Cards; J.P. COOKE COMPANY, $13.50, Pet Lic. Receipt Book; JOHNSON BROTHERS FAMOUS BRANDS, $2,155.00, Off Sale Liquor; LINCOLN MARKETING INC, $449.00, Guide Advertising; MAC DADDY’S DRIVE IN, $518.53; MIDCO BUSINESS, $575.87; MIDWEST IRRIGATION & ELECTRIC, $1,846.37; MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES, $2,700.00, Misc. Services; NICKS TREE SERVICE, $1,750.00; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $82.61; ORTONVILLE INDEPENDENT, $492.00, Advertising; PEPSI COLA CO. OF ORTONVILLE, $388.44, Pop; PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO., $1,082.35; POSTMASTER, $25.50, Water Sample; POSTMASTER, $25.50, Water Sample; POSTMASTER, $126.00, Monthly Utility Mailing; QUILL CORPORATION, $171.24; RESCO ELECTRIC UTILITY SUPPLY, $9,774.00, Repairs/ Maint; RONGLIEN EXCAVATING, INC., $958.29, Services; SD DEPT OF GAME, FISH & PARKS, $212.00, Agent Fee; SD GOV. HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOC., $25.00, Annual Dues; SD GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS, $70.00, Annual Fees; SD MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOC., $897.00, 2020 Dues; SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, $595.22, Annual Dues; SOUTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, $8.96, Locates; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, $1,852.08; SOUTH DAKOTA WATER &WASTEWATER, $10.00, Membership dues; SOUTHERN GLAZERS OF SD, $662.60; STURDEVANT AUTO PARTS, $577.67; TD&C INC, $59.30, Ice; VALLEY GRAIN CO. TRUCKING INC., $3,816.40; VERIZON WIRELESS, $147.71, Cell Phone; WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP., $6,940.00, Supplies; BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC., $136.90; IRS, $2,478.39, Payroll Taxes; SDCS, $353.08; Republic National, $1,299.40; SDCS, $353.08; SD Dept. Of Revenue, $2,112.43; SD Dept. Of Revenue, $5,696.78; IRS, $2,577.90, Payroll Taxes; Missouri River, $17,433.89; Dept. of Energy, $15,492.57; Missouri River, $10,744.50; Aflac, $224.50; Rural Development, $4,108.00, Sewer Bond Loan; SDCS, $353.08; Farner Bocken, $824.77; Republic National, $748.43; IRS, $2,598.62, Payroll Taxes; General Fund 101, $10,406.38, November Payroll; Liquor Fund 601, $7,124.32, November Payroll; Water Fund 602, $1,682.35, November Payroll; Electric Fund 603, $4,289.47, November Payroll; Sewer Fund 604, $1,319.04, November Payroll
Motion to pay the presented claims was made by Henderson and seconded by Stecker. All in favor. Motion carried.  
Sherriff Owen submitted the following report, November Sherriff’s Office Report: Hours: 101 hrs and 42 minutes, subject to call 24 hours per day. Written Citations: 3, Written Warnings: 52, and Investigations/event and incidents responded to: 6. Speed and traffic law enforcement on US Hwy 12 through the city is still a priority. With the winter weather among us we have responded to and investigated several motor vehicle accidents within the city. The hours and service provided are within the range I would like them to be, at this time. We have received positive feedback about our presence within Big Stone City. 
A motion was made by Stecker to appoint Randy Athey for the remaining time of McMahon’s term and seconded by Hughes. All in favor, motion carried.
   Oath of Office was administrated by city attorney William Coester to Randy Athey for council.
Rod Torgerson was here about his driveway and the city informed him it will be fixed in the spring. 
Mayor Wiik gave an update on the railroad and that she will submitting papers to Governor Noem.  
Mayor Wiik informed the council she is still waiting to hear from another town about purchasing the old cop car.  
An update on the Chautauqua project was given. The city will be looking at more information about the grant and possibly doing two phases of the project.
A motion was made by Henderson to approve the increase in employee health insurance for the 2020 year and seconded by Stecker. All in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Henderson to approve the first reading of Ordinance No 2019-12, Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance and seconded by Redfield. In favor: Henderson, Stecker, Redfield, Brown, Hughes, with Athey abstaining from the vote. Motion carried.
The end of year council meeting will be December 30th at 5 p.m. 
A motion was made by Stecker to make an account within Banyon for the Community Center and seconded by Hughes. All in favor, motion carried. 
A motion was made by Stecker to remove the stop sign from Bill Voeltz’s driveway and seconded by Brown. All in favor, motion carried.  
Being no further business a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Redfield and seconded by Hughes. Motion carried.
/s/ Deb Wiik, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Emily Sigler
Finance Officer
 

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