Milbank City Council Proceedings • January 11, 2021
Milbank City Council Proceedings
January 11, 2021
PURSUANT TO DUE CALL AND NOTICE THEREOF, a regular meeting of the City Council was duly held at City Hall at 7:00 PM. The following members were present: Mayor Pat Raffety, Councilmen Joel Foster, Mike Hanson, Scott Hoeke, Josh Karels and Steve Wiener. Absent: James Johnson. Present from the staff: John Forman, Boyd VanVooren, Cynthia Schumacher, Don Settje, Dick Poppen, Scott Meyer, Ron Krause, Dan Keyes, and Kevin Schuelke. Present from the public: Holli Seehafer, Dan Behnke, Jason Sackreiter, Dennis Wittrock.
Mayor Raffety called the meeting to order and the roll call was taken.
Mayor Raffety read the Proclamation proclaiming January 19, 2021 as Mary Scott Day.
EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION CITY OF MILBANK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WHEREAS, the quality of life in any community is directly reflective of the time, commitment, and dedication shown by its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mary Scott was born on January 19, 1921 in Grant County, SD to Minda (Tillett) DeWilde and Peter DeWilde, and had three siblings Peter, Weona and Billy; and
WHEREAS, Mary is a graduate of Milbank High School and went on to get a degree in Education from Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD; and
WHEREAS, with that degree in Education, Mary went on to teach elementary school for 45 years, primarily in Milbank; and
WHEREAS, Mary was married to Ralph Scott from 1949 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, Mary’s hobbies include gardening, canning, reading, watching TV, church activities, sewing club, ladies auxiliary, study club and the historical society; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper as Mayor to recognize the contributions and tenure of this fine individual, who is celebrating her 100th birthday,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Pat Raffety, Mayor of the City of Milbank, South Dakota, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, January 19, 2021 as
MARY SCOTT DAY
In Milbank, and I join her family and friends in wishing her a fulfilling and happy 100th birthday.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand.
Pat Raffety, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cynthia Schumacher, Finance Officer
Public Comment –
Dan Behnke, District Manager of Waste Management addressed the Council. Behnke stated they have purchased the collection business from Wittrock & Sons, Inc. They will conduct business as usual, except for starting at 6:00 a.m. instead of midnight. In the future they will introduce more automation to the pickup process. An informational letter will be sent to the residents.
The Council addressed Jason Sackreiter regarding the recycling agreement approved in December. In December, a motion was made to approve a two-year recycling agreement with Valley Rental & Recycling LLC. A motion was made and seconded to amend that motion changing the term of the recycling contract to one-year instead of two years. The amended motion carried 4-1, Karels voting against.
Jason Sackreiter submitted an application for a garbage hauler’s license. Sackreiter explained his intention is not to do residential pickup rather to collect/haul garbage, rubbish, mainly construction debris via roll off containers. All necessary fees and insurance requirements were submitted with the application. A motion was made and seconded to approve the license. Motion carried 5-0.
Minutes – A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the December 14 and December 28, 2020 meetings. Motion carried 5-0.
Consent Agenda – A motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as posted. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Designate the Grant County Review as the official city newspaper for FY 2021.
2. Approve Unity Square employees effective 1/1/21: Laura Brochman, Allison Humburg, Nicole Berg, Angela Johnson, Isaac Schulte, Jessica Hanson, Jeanette Strei Abramowski, River Reid, Carol Veen, Jamie DeVaal, Sharon Pinkert, Karla DeVaal, Tracy Upton, Kathy Schuelke, Jodie Owen, Amaya Street.
3. Declare Surplus: 16 – 400 W High Pressure Sodium High Bay Lights.
4. Authorize Advertising for Unity Square Part-Time Staff.
5. Approve a 3% COLA increase to the 2021 salary grid.
6. Approve Resolution 1-11-21, 2021 Salary Resolution.
RESOLUTION 1-11-21
SALARIES 2021
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Milbank, South Dakota, the following salaries will be in effect for the second pay period of January 2021 through the first pay period of 2022, except where new employees are hired, and police certification raises are given.
Name 2021 Grade 2021 Salary
Abramowski, Jeanette $11.33/hr
Angerhofer, Zachary 18.54/hr
Berg, Nicole 14.42/hr
Blauert, Brandy, 4-4 19.51/hr
Bostrom, Carl, 5-4 21.22/hr
Bowsher, Wesley, 5-2 19.95/hr
Bray, Ted, 5-7 23.12/h
Brochman, Laura, 1-1 14.76/hr
DeVaal, Jamie 12.66/hr
DeVaal, Karla 12.93/hr
Evenson, Selena 10.00/hr
Fenner, Marlin 10.00/hr
Folk, Jacob, 5-7 23.12/hr
Folk, Randy 10.00/hr
Forman, John, 10-8 6,823.42/mo
Hanson, Jessica 13.39/hr
Hilbrands, Ryan, 4-2 18.34/hr
Hooth, Corey, 7-8 26.12/hr
Humburg, Allison, 2-5 17.96/hr
Jankord, Trey, 4-1 17.76/hr
Johnson, Angie 13.39/hr
Keyes, Dan, 8-10 5,455.29/mo
Krause Sr, Ron, 7-4 23.29/hr
Loutsch, Jeff, 4-4 19.51/hr
Meyer, Scott, 7-4 23.29/hr
Morton, Jesse, 4-4 19.51/hr
Owen, Jodie 11.33/hr
Pinkert, Sharon 14.01/hr
Pohlen, Cody, 7-3 22.59/hr
Poppen, Richard, 8-10 5,455.29/mo
Reid, River 11.33/hr
Schamber, Charles, 3-1 16.63/hr
Schuelke, Cathy 12.05/hr
Schuelke, Kevin, 6-2 1,469.71/mo
Schuelke, Kevin, fire chief 200.00/mo
Schulte, Isaac 11.64/hr
Schumacher, Cynthia, 7-9 26.82/hr
Settje, Don, 7-5 23.98/hr
Street, Amaya 11.64/hr
Thiele, Darin, 6-8 25.26/hr
Upton, Tracy 13.60/hr
VanHoorn Jr. Ron, 4-8 21.84/hr
VanVooren, Boyd, 9-7 5,780.23/mo
Veen, Carol 13.60/hr
Wherry, Richard .60/meter
Zinter, Kiel, 5-2 19.95/hr
Aye: 5 Nay: Absent: James Johnson
Dated this 11 day of January 2021.
This resolution is effective upon passage.
Pat Raffety, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cynthia Schumacher, Finance Officer
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Water – Councilman Wiener reported the Golden Anderson pressure sustaining valve has been repaired. Inoperable and manual meters are being updated to radio read meters. One new service was installed on Morningside Drive. The City is utilizing 30% spring water.
The Council discussed the installation of a 12-inch water main on 12th Avenue from Madison Street and Dakota Street. Don Settje, Water Manager, explained this would loop two dead-end mains which would aid with fire protection and future construction. A motion was made and seconded to move forward with the project, contacting Banner Associates to begin the design. Motion carried 5-0.
Rubble Site – Councilman Hoeke reported the annual contaminated soil report was completed and sent to the state. The report from the DENR inspection which was conducted on December 17, 2020 has not been received yet.
Street – Hoeke reported the alleys damaged during utility work are being repaired.
Most of the shop lights have been replaced with LED lights. Plowing and sanding continue, as necessary.
Park – Councilman Karels reported Krause has been busy grooming the ice rink. The warmer weather has not been conducive to keeping the ice in good condition.
Wastewater – Councilman Karels reported the department is doing equipment repairs as needed. Hilbrands and Jankord took an online class in preparation for certification testing.
Personnel – No report.
Attorney – No report.
Finance – A motion was made and seconded to approve the bills list, $175,898.53. Motion carried 5-0.
CLAIMS 1/11/2021
Advanced Technologies Inc., shipping/equipment/supplies, $222.97; American Engineering Testing, testing, $755.25; AT&T Mobility, cell phone, $416.51; Auto Value Parts Store, parts/supplies, $24.10; Ban-Koe Systems, Inc., alarm system support/testing, $1,220.00; Banner Associates, Inc., engineering services, $6,100.00; Berkner Excavating & Gravel, snow removal, $239.62; CHS, gas, $1,704.08; Climate Systems, preventative maintenance contract, $1,095.50; Colonial Life & Accident, admin fee, $10.00; Corporate Technology, service agreement, $834.00; Eastside Car Wash, truck wash usage/rentals, $145.28; Engelstad Electric Co. Inc., system repairs, $522.14; Feld Fire, filters/enclosure cover, $261.25; Ferguson Waterworks, meters/flange kits, $1,809.05; First Bank & Trust, supplies, $524.66; First District Association of Local Governments, dues, $9,351.49; First Line Apparatus Training, pump testing, $1,093.00; Flower Shoppe, memorial, $75.00; Food-N-Fuel, gas, $581.15; Grant County Auditor, services, $1,575.00; Grant County Review, publications, $177.33; Helms & Associates, engineering services, $687.50; Insurance Benefits, Inc., liability insurance, $1,554.00; ITC, telephone/internet service, $1,267.07; J & J Earthworks, snow removal, $3,060.00; John Deere Financial, parts, $89.63; K1 Mechanical, system repairs, $2,600.83; Kibble Equipment, blower, $2,930.24; Krause Sr, Ron, registration fee, $58.00; Lewis Drug Stores, supplies, $11.94; Milbank Communications, supplies, $23.00; Milbank Winwater, parts, $777.91; Morton, Jesse, clothing allowance, $92.58; NAPA Auto Parts, supplies, $52.26; Nelson Electric, Inc., parts, $117.90; Nelson, Zachary, deposit refund, $100.00; NW Energy, natural gas, $735.24; Otter Tail Power, electric/repairs, $18,142.56; PEAK Software Systems Inc., software support, $3,074.90; Petty Cash, postage, $7.60; Praxair Distribution Inc., service air system, $45.39; Pro Image Partners, sign, $250.00; Real Manufacturing, oxygen cylinder, $41.48; Reedstrom, Mark retainer fee, $1,000.00; Roger’s Electric Motor, parts/repairs, $516.24; Running’s Supply, Inc., supplies/parts, $505.57; SD Airport Management Assn, dues, $25.00; SD Association of Code Enforcement, dues, $40.00; SD Building Officials Association, dues, $50.00; SD City Management Association, dues, $150.00; SD DENR, wastewater fee, $3,500.00; SD DENR-Board of Operators, certification fee, $78.00; SD Dept of Revenue & Regulation, sales tax, $56.52; SD Government Finance, dues, $40.00; SD Human Resource Association, dues, $50.00; SD Municipal Attorneys Association, dues, $20.00; SD Municipal Street Maintenance Association, dues, $35.00; SD Police Chiefs’ Association, dues, $99.69; SDML, dues, $2,962.47; SDML Workers Compensation Fund, insurance, $24,480.00; Share Corp, supplies, $796.06; Sioux Equipment, fuelmaster system, $12,351.27; Star Laundry & Cleaners, laundry service, $185.15; Street Graphex, nameplate, $17.30; Sturdevants Auto Parts, supplies, $255.67; The Original Marketing Group, marketing agreement/domain, $804.21; Twin Valley Tire, tires/tire service, $382.80; UPI Petroleum, gas, $902.25; US Bank-SRF, bond payment, $52,951.51; US Postal Service, postage/permit fee, $350.00; USA Bluebook, supplies/parts, $1,907.05; Valley Office Products, supplies, $401.85; Valley Rental & Recycling, recycling agreement, $650.00; Wherry Snow Removal, snow removal, $145.00; Whetstone Home Center Inc., lumber/supplies, $182.50; Whetstone Valley Electric, electric/repairs, $791.82; Wilbur Ellis, FBO Contract, $1,200.00; Wittrock & Sons, garbage service, $210.00; Zubke Tiling LLC, clear drainage ditch, $3,348.19; $175,898.53
A motion was made and seconded to approve the December/Year End Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 5-0.
December Salaries: Mayor/Council $1,600; Finance $20,876; Police $45,136; Fire $1,627; Street $17,748; Rubble Site $1,050; Park $13,257; Water $9,133; Wastewater $21,453.
Airport – No report.
Unity Square – Dan Keyes, Park & Rec Manager, stated he has been actively engaged in learning as much as possible about all operations of Unity Square. Upon the direction of the Parks & Recreation Board the COVID-19 policies have been revised and posted on Unity’s website. As revisions to the policy are made, updates will be posted.
A safety consultant from SDSU will assist in identifying and analyzing existing health and safety concerns at Unity. A comprehensive janitorial plan is being developed. Customer management practices are being streamlined by utilizing the capabilities of the PEAK software system. Work schedules have been modified to accommodate the expanded hours of operation. An online class calendar is posted on the Unity website. New classes have been added and have been well attended.
Fire – Councilman Hanson reported a Homeland Security grant was received for the purchase of pagers. Grant County purchased a drone to be used by all entities of law enforcement and fire.
A motion was made and seconded to add Shawn Zook and Brady Lacher to the department roster. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the second reading of Ordinance 832-Key Boxes. Motion carried by roll call vote, 5-0.
Planning & Zoning – No report.
December Permits: No permits were issued.
Police – Councilman Hanson reminded residents that it is illegal to use an electronic device to text or be on the internet while operating a motor vehicle. Officers will be enforcing this law.
Adjourn –The next regular meeting will be February 8, 2021, at 7:00 PM. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
/s/ Pat Raffety,
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Cynthia Schumacher,
Finance Officer
