Town of Summit Board Proceedings – January 7, 2024
Town of Summit Board Proceedings
January 7, 2024
The Town Board met in regular session on January 7, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the town fire hall. President Travis Benthin, members Kathleen Quale & Dale Bauer present. Others present were: Norma Arend-finance officer, Arlo Anderson, Calvin Pies, Ciera Schwinger, Jennica Pottebaum, Josh Neuhard, David Lewandowski, Nikki Mikkelson and Jim Thurman.
Benthin called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Public communications: run down buildings were discussed, issue of Cordell’s blocking the alley was discussed.
Motion by Quale, second by Benthin to approve the minutes, financial reports and claims as presented. Motion carried.
Old Business: Delinquent water bills were discussed.
New Business: Motion by Quale, second by Bauer to start foreclosure process with attorney, Gordon Nielson for the old grocery store property owned by Lisa Gonsalves. Motion carried. All aye. Process will likely take six months.
Motion by Quale, second by Benthin to approve the following for 2024: Salaries: Trustees-$150/mtg/spec.mtg., President-$200/mtg/spec mtg., Finance officer-$870/month, special meeting $60, Jim Thurman will be at $25 per hour. Nikki Mikkelson $22 per hour. All other new employees $11.20 (minimum wage) per hour unless otherwise approved by a board meeting. Daycare wages are as follows per hour: Jacy Anderson $11.20, Mary Edwards $14.00, Emily Lane $14.00, Tiffany Tschakert, director $17.60, Sheridan Renville $13.50, Channa Dominguez $14.00, Allison and Jillian Bauer $11.20, Madison Zirbel $11.20, Ciera Schwinger $500 per month. The official publication is the Sisseton Courier, Sisseton, SD. The official depository is Minnwest Bank, Summit, SD. Gordon Neilson, Sisseton, SD, is the official town attorney. Any contractor working for the town must provide proof of liability insurance prior to work and before payment will be made. Contractors must also provide a W-9 form to the finance Officer. Any business doing excavation in city limits must show proof of insurance to the Town Board prior to digging. All activities concerning the Town of Summit must be approved by the Town Board. All aye. Motion carried.
This is the current Summit Vol. Fire Dept Roster: Andy Amdahl, Lisa Amdahl, Arlo Anderson, Dale Bauer, Travis Benthin, Jonathon Boomgaarden, David Cardwell, Trish Cooper, Jonathan Ebsen, Frank Eccles, Tim Frankenhoff, Tim Gapp, Steve Griffie, Simon Pies, David Lau, Nikki Mikkelson, Josh Neuhard, Brittany Neuhard, Becky Pies, Cal Pies, Evan Pottebaum, Corrie Quale, Gavin Harper, Brian Thurman, Jim Thurman, Scott Ulm, David VanElsacker, Mike Weber, Billi Whempner and Lee Wright,
Daycare items discussed: Fundraisers, asking for donations, they are still hiring
Maintenance report was given by Jim. Topics: flushing hydrants, snow removal, cameras for dumpsters
Board communications: There is one Town Board vacancy at this time (Dale’s term). One Town Board Trustee for a three year term. Petitions can be circulated and turned in on or after January 26 but filed on or before February 23, 2023 at 5 p.m. Petitions can be obtained from the finance officer.
Motion by Eccles, second by Quale to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. The next special meeting is Monday, January 22 at 6 p.m. The next regular town board meeting will be Monday, February 5, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the town fire hall.
Norma Arend
Finance Officer
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