Milbank City Council Proceedings • January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022

PURSUANT TO DUE CALL AND NOTICE THEREOF, a regular meeting of the City Council was duly held at City Hall at 7:00 PM, January 10, 2022. The following members were present: Mayor Pat Raffety, Councilmen Roger Briggs, Steve Wiener, Mike Hanson, Josh Karels, Mindy Rogers and Scott Hoeke. Absent: None. Present from the staff: John Forman, Boyd VanVooren, Cynthia Schumacher,  Kevin Schuelke, Ron Krause, Dan Keyes, Dick Poppen, Don Settje and Scott Meyer. Public present: Holli Seehafer, Jason Sackreiter, Mike Mach, and Bill Tostenson.

Mayor Raffety called the meeting to order, and the roll call was taken.

Public Input-none.

Minutes – A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the December 13 and December 30, 2021, meetings. Motion carried 6-0.

Consent Agenda – A motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as follows. Motion carried 6-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Designate the Grant County Review as the official city newspaper for FY 2022.

2. Declare Surplus: HP Printer, Laser Jet Pro M102w, dispose.

3. Approve Wesley Bowsher, part-time officer, $18.79, effective 1/10/22.

4. Approve the annual contract with First District Association of Local Government for GIS services, $4,500.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Water – Councilman Wiener reported service was started at the Madison Street storage units and the new 4-H building. The chemical pump was repaired. The city is utilizing 86% spring water.

Property Standards – Councilman Wiener reported letters were sent for snow removal. The City removed the snow on two properties for non-compliance and billed the property owners. 

Rubble Site – Councilman Scott Hoeke reported work continues on the reclamation of the old pit. Sweeping from the street sweeper were used as cover material. The annual contaminated soil report was sent to DENR.

Mayor Raffety opened the floor for discussion pertaining to the renewal of the recycling agreement with Valley Rental & Recycling, LLC. The agreement expires 2-29-22. Councilman Wiener spoke against renewing the agreement. Wiener stated he was under the assumption that the allocation was to help Mr. Sackreiter purchase equipment and get on his feet in the recycling business. Mike Hanson spoke in favor of continued support of the recycling business he stated he had discussed recycling with Waste Management. They do not anticipate implementing recycling pickup within the next year. Recycling at this time would not be beneficial to them financially. County Commissioners Mach and Tostenson both spoke in favor of the agreement. The County supports the recycling with a monthly stipend. Jason Sackreiter was present to address questions and agreed to provide collection reports for the next meeting. 

Street – Councilman Hoeke stated barricades were installed and Eastman Street is closed to through traffic. Repairs were completed on two trucks and plow. Snow piles were hauled away from downtown areas. Snow removal continues as weather warrants. 

Housing & Redevelopment – No report.

Police – Councilman Karels stated schedules have been adjusted due to officers out with COVID. 

Personnel – Administrator Forman presented an updated Safety Manual. A motion was made and seconded to approve the manual and distribute to employees. Motion carried 6-0.

Attorney – No report. 

Finance – A motion was made and seconded to approve the December Treasurer’s report. Motion carried 6-0.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the bills list, $168,983.72. Motion carried 6-0.

CLAIMS

1/10/2022

Advanced Technologies Inc., shipping/supplies, $245.52; Al’s Body Shop, supplies, $54.00; Amazon, pb equipment, $47.89; AT&T, cell phone, $466.57; Auto Value Parts Store, parts/supplies, $609.64; AutoMaxx, vehicle repairs, $95.00; Berkner Excavating & Gravel, snow removal, $5,492.50; BIB, background checks, $14.00; Card Pointe, card fees, $300.38; Carquest of Ortonville, parts, $111.43; CHS, gas, $2,944.10; Cole Papers Inc., supplies, $428.69; Companion Life Ins., admin fee, $10.00; Corporate Technology, service agreement, $1,619.50; DANR-Fical Office, discharge fee, $3,500.00; Eastside Car Wash, truck wash usage, $24.78; EideBailly LLP, audit, $4,000.00; FACe-Propay, transaction fees, $8.87; First District Assn of Local Governments, GIS services, $4,500.00; Grant County Auditor, county services, $1,575.00; Grant County Historical Society, building supplies, $2,000.00; Grant County Review, publications, $1,401.45; Great Northern Environmental, equipment repairs, $433.25; Hach Company, testing supplies, $151.00; Hartman’s Family Foods, supplies, $45.23; Hawkins, chemicals, $602.34; Helms & Associates, engineering services, $4,859.22; Independent/Northern Star, signs, $3,199.00; ITC, telephone/internet service, $1,419.14; John Deere Financial, parts, $224.08; Linde Gas & Equipment, service air system, $48.36; Money Movers, NIHCA membership fee, $8.25; My Pool Signs, supplies, $424.51; NAPA Auto Parts, parts/supplies, $466.83; NW Energy, natural gas, $6,244.61; Otter Tail Power, electric, $22,275.08; Reedstrom, Mark, retainer fee, $1,000.00; Reimche Airspray LLC, FBO Contract, $1,200.00; Ricarie Software, applicant stack subscription, $95.00; Roger’s Electric, parts, $14.80; Running’s Supply, Inc., supplies/parts, $1,924.02; SD Airport Management Assn, membership dues, $25.00; SD Assoc of Code Enforcement, membership dues, $80.00; SD Attorney’s Assn, membership dues, $20.00; SD Building Officials Assn, membership dues, $50.00; SD City Management Assoc, membership dues, $150.00; SD Dept of Revenue & Regulation, sales tax, $1,672.48; SD Government Finance, membership dues, $40.00; SD Human Resource Assn, membership dues, $50.00; SD Municipal Street Maintenance, membership dues, $35.00; SD Police Chiefs’ Assn, membership dues, $99.96; SDML, membership dues, $3,059.40; SDML Work Comp Fund, wc insurance, $30,147.00; Sinner, Katie, training reimbursement, $310.98; Spotify, subscription, $10.64; Star Laundry & Cleaners, laundry service, $206.31; The Original Marketing Group, marketing, $650.00; The Valley Shopper, job ads, $191.34; Twin Valley Tire, tires/tire service, $122.39; US Bank - SRF, bond payment, $52,951.51; US Postal Service, postage/license fee, $420.00; Valley Office Products, supplies, $470.28; Valley Rental & Recycling, recycling agreement, $650.00; Wherry Snow Removal, snow removal, $415.00; Whetstone Home Center Inc., supplies/misc. lumber, $2,731.19; Whetstone Sanitation, service port pots, $85.00; Wild West Supplies, pool parts, $144.39; Zoom video Communications Inc, subscription, $111.81 

$168,983.72 

A motion was made and seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance 840-Redistricting. Motion carried by roll call vote 6-0.

December salaries: Mayor/Council $1,600; Finance $21,563; Police $45,563 Fire $1,671; Street $18,320; Rubble Site $1010; Recreation $30,601; Park $17,009; Water $11,040; Wastewater $22,497.

Airport – No report.

Wastewater – Councilman Briggs reported several plant repairs were completed and routine equipment maintenance continues. The lab centrifuge was replaced, and the scale was cleaned and calibrated. 

Park – Councilwoman Rogers reported the ice rink was flooded and ready for use. The Zamboni was utilized daily. Snow fence was installed along the rink. 

Planning & Zoning – No report.

December Permits: First Bank & Trust-215 W 4th Ave-sign.

Unity Health & Fitness – Park & Recreation Director Dan Keyes reported the Lifeguard Certification Program conducted as an elective course with the school district has concluded. Three students passed; one has shown interest in working at Unity. Youth volleyball has concluded, and adult coed volleyball league will begin in January. Pickleball will continue. New group fitness classes will begin soon. Private swimming lessons are available. The boilers and sand filter for the kiddy pool need to be replaced.

Keyes stated last September Valley Queen Charitable Foundation donated $25,000 for the purchase of new fitness equipment. Nearly all the equipment has arrived.  Keyes stated “On behalf of Unity staff, I would like to express our deep sense of appreciation of Valley Queen for their continued support and overwhelming generosity. What Valley Queen does for us here at Unity, makes a world of difference for so many people, and we thank you!”

Three bids were received for the Chiller replacement at Unity. A motion was made and seconded to approve the bid submitted by St. Cloud Refrigeration – $98,130.00. Other bids received: Howe Inc., Sioux Falls SD - $123,171.00. Redlinger Bros., Watertown SD-$145,700.00. Motion carried 6-0.

One bid was received for the Unity power panel and motor control center.  A motion was made and seconded to approve the bid submitted by Nelson Electric, Ortonville MN, $101,661.41.  Motion carried 6-0. 

Fire – Walk through pre-fire planning inspections continue. Members attended a Level A HazMat suit training. Emergency fire calls will be dispatched exclusively through the Watertown dispatch center.

Lake Farley Projects – A motion was made and seconded to move forward with the bid submitted by Wiese Electric for the soccer field lighting as designed and bid, $166,468.32. No other bids were received for the project. Motion carried 6-0.

Administrator Forman reviewed different designs submitted for the baseball field. The mayor called a special meeting to review the baseball field planned and call for bids.

Executive Session – A motion was made and seconded to go into Executive Session pursuant to 1-25-2(1). The Mayor called the Council out of Executive Session. 

A motion was made and seconded to approve Resolution 1-10-22, 2022 Salaries. Motion carried 6-0.

RESOLUTION 1-10-22

SALARIES 2022

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 2022 through the first pay period of 2023, except where new employees are hired and police certification raises are given.

Name 2022 Grade 2022 Salary     

Angerhofer, Zach 12-4 $18.79/hr

Berg, Nicole 8-7 $15.41/hr

Blauert, Brandy 13-4 $20.14/hr

Bostrom, Carl 15-2 $21.93/hr

Bowsher, Carter 6-1 $11.94/hr

Bowsher, Wesley 12-4 $18.79/hr

Bray, Ted 15-5 $23.68/hr

Brochman, Laura 11-2 $16.71/hr 

DeVaal, Jamie 9-2 $14.59/hr

DeVaal, Jodi 9-1 $14.23/hr

DeVaal, Karla 6-6 $13.34/hr

DeVere, Patricia 4-1 $10.73/hr

Dilts, Jody 4-12 $13.33/hr

Evenson, Selena 3-2 $10.44/hr

Fenner, Marlin 3-2 $10.44/hr

Folk, Jacob 15-6 $24.27/hr

Folk, Randy 3-2 $10.44/hr

Forman, John 20-8 $85,828.75/yr

Frink, Judy 8-1 $13.42/hr

Hanson, Jessica 8-3 $14.08/hr

Henrich, Ashley 4-1 $10.73/hr

Hermans, Brianna 8-4 $14.41/hr

Hilbrands, Ryan 13-3 $19.64/hr 

Hooth, Corey 17-4 $27.24/hr

Humburg, Allison 11-7 $18.83/hr

Jankord, Trey 13-2 $19.14/hr

Johnson, Angela 8-3 $14.08/hr

Johnson, Laura 9-1 $14.23/hr

Karels, William 9-2 $14.59/hr

Keyes, Dan 18-8

$68,770.24/yr

Krause Sr, Ron 16-3 $24.32/hr

Lambrechts, 

Bryan 13-1 $18.65/hr

Larson, Abby 

Hulburt 6-1 $11.94/hr

Lesnar, Dennis 10-1 $15.22/hr

Loutsch, Jeffrey 13-4 $20.14/hr

McDonagh, 

Richard 6-1 $11.94/hr

Meyer, Scott 16-3 $24.32/hr

Morton, Jesse 13-5 $20.64/hr

Motschenbacher, 

Beth 4-2 $10.97/hr

Osowski, Savanna 9-1 $14.23/hr

Owen, Jodie 4-5 $11.68/hr

Pohlen, Cody 16-2 $49,267.61/yr

Poppen, Richard 16-16

$67,619.08/yr

Ringsaker, 

Zachariah 9-1 $14.23/hr

Schamber, 

Charles 10-6 $17.15/hr

Schuelke, Kevin 15-2 $18,192.48/yr

Schuelke, Kevin fire chief 200.00/mo

Schulte, Isaac 9-2 $14.59/hr

Schumacher, 

Cynthia 16-9 $28.10/hr

Settje, Don 16-4 $24.95/hr

Sinner, Katie 8-1 $13.42/hr

Stengel, Jerald 9-2 $14.59/hr

Street, Amaya 9-1 $14.23/hr

Thiele, Darin 15-11 $27.18/hr

Thomas, Adam 6-1 $11.94/hr

Upton, Tracy 3-16 $14.01/hr

VanHoorn Jr. Ron 13-9 $22.62/hr

VanVooren, Boyd18-10

$71,990.25/yr

Veen, Carol 6-9 $14.17/hr

Weinkauf, Deven 15-1 $21.35/hr

Wherry, Richard $.60/meter

Zinter, Kiel 15-2 $21.93/hr

Aye: _____ Nay: _____ Absent: _______________ 

Dated this 10th day of January, 2022.

This resolution is effective upon passage.

Pat Raffety, Mayor

ATTEST      

Cynthia Schumacher, Finance Officer

Adjourn – A special Council meeting will be held on January 24, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The next regular meeting will be February 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. 

/s/ Pat Raffety,

Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Cynthia Schumacher,

Finance Officer