City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings – April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

6:30 p.m.

The Big Stone City council met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 2023, meeting began at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Athey presiding.  Roll Call: Roscoe, Brown, Rabe, Redfield, Hughes and Stoddard. Others present: Attorney Stock, Nancy Lee, Pat Kaiser, Bryan Austin, Redgey Rademacher, Dewane Stoddard, Kathy Rabe, Wayne Brenzier, Kris Redfield, Mike Mach, Wesley Bowsher, Susan Hoage, Alan Adelman, Teresa Goergen, Julie Enstad, Deb Wiik, Arvin Mueller, Ryan Danielson, Tom Scoblic, Joel Stattelman, Paul Vagtevean. 

Motion made by Redfield to approved the amended agenda as presented and Hughes second the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried.

The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited.

 Motion to accept the minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting was made by Redfield and seconded by Rabe. All in favor. Motion Carried.  

Motion to pay the presented claims was made by Rabe and seconded by Roscoe. Upon roll call Ayes: Brown, Stoddard, Roscoe, Hughes, Rabe, and Redfield. Nayes: None. Motion Carried. 

AFLAC, $302.92; Argus Dental, $236.11; 

Avera Occupational Med., $85.99; Border Lake Insurance, $515.00; Border States Industries, $551.81; Cintas Corp., $296.66; Cintas Corp., $357.00; City of Big Stone City, $4,119.32; Coca-Cola Bottling Co., $139.50; Dept. of Energy, $30,616.29; Ellwein Brothers Inc., $9,999.13; Farner Bocken Co., $877.18; 

Grant Co. Auditor, $7,500.00; Grant County Review, $158.17; Grant Roberts Rural Water, $9,399.80; Harry's Frozen Foods, $1,064.00; Health Poos of SD, $8,511.99; IRS, $3,320.69; Johnson Brothers, $4,947.97; Linda Hoberg, $988.80; Mac Daddy's Drive In, $387.86; Midco Business; $85.08, Payroll, $3,756.34; Missouri Basic MPS-TSA, $9,405.00; Missouri Basin Mun./S1, $6,529.02; Missouri River Energy, $6,120.00; NW Energy, $262.31; Pepsi Cola of Ortonville, $296.32; Porter Distributing Co., $971.55; Postmaster, $175.38; Quill, $1,038.81; Republic Beverage, $1,475.00; SD Assoc. of Towns, $253.00; SD Retirement, $2,792.82; SD Retirement, $3,127.40; SD Retirement, $3,219.45; SDML Workers Comp., $774.00; SDRA Membership, $150.00; Southern Glazers, $1,755.77; Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, $1,155.32; Valley Shopper, $1,196.54; Verizon Wireless, $233.32; Visa, $540.54; Waste Management, $5,266.67; Wesco Receivables Corp., $1,446.50; Payroll, $4,734.49; Payroll, $6,347.34

Sheriff report for March: Hours worked within city: 91 hours. Responded to one medical assist, one motor vehicle accident, investigated a child abuse report, received one traffic complaint, and conducted one welfare check.

No public comments.

Attorney Stock gave an update on the city owned land and the right of way on sidewalks are the City’s responsibility after the clarification with SDDOT.

AMI meters were discussed with the other quote that came in and Stoddard made a motion to table until May with Hughes seconding the motion, All in favor.  Motion Carried.

Tom Scoblic, Joey Stattelman and Paul Vugtevean discussed with the council the baseball field lighting. Regionals will be held this summer in Big Stone City and going forward it will be held again every five years in Big Stone City. Without having lights, the evening games would more than likely be played in Ortonville. Discussion was held on the pricing and different options for funding. Brown made a motion to table this until the May meeting and Roscoe seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.   

Mike Mach talked to council regarding the resolution for an Ambulance District. After answering questions from the public and council. Redfield made a motion to move forward with the Ambulance District Resolution and Hughes seconded. Upon roll call the Ayes: Stoddard, Roscoe, Brown, Redfield, and Hughes. Nayes: Rabe. Motion Carried.

CITY OF BIG STONE CITY

A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

RESOLUTION 2023-04

WHEREAS Grant County, A Political Subdivision of the State of South Dakota, has expressed intent to create an Ambulance District within the boundaries of Grant County, South Dakota.

WHEREAS City of Big Stone City wishes to be included into this Ambulance District for the benefit of its residents.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that City of Big Stone City, Grant County, South Dakota authorizes inclusion of all the area within its corporate limits, as recorded in the Grant County Register of Deeds Office, in the Ambulance District being created within the boundaries of Grant County, South Dakota Laws 34-11A.

It is further resolved this resolution is effective twenty (20) days after its publication as Authorized under SDCL 9-19-13.

Dated this 3rd day of April 2023.

City of Big Stone City, South Dakota

a political subdivision of

the State of South Dakota

(SEAL)

Randy Athey, Mayor

ATTEST:

Nancy Lee, Finance Officer

Redgey Rademacher, Utilities Manager discussed the quote he received regarding placing speed bumps on Cornell and Lake Drive. It was brought up that it is a large/over height road. Hughes made a motion to table until next month when Attorney Stock can clarify with SDDOT. Stoddard seconded the motion. All in favor.  Motion Carried.

Brown made a motion approving the 2023 Fireworks License for Ken’s Fireworks, LLC. Rabe seconded the motion. Upon roll call. Ayes: Roscoe, Stoddard, Redfield, Hughes, Brown, and Rabe. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Stoddard made a motion to approve the building permit for Sly’s Bar & Grill. Hughes seconded the motion. Upon roll call. Ayes: Redfield, Brown, Roscoe, Rabe, Hughes, and Stoddard. Nayes; None. Motion Carried.

Planning and Zoning approved the building permit for Melt’s Ice Cream, Councilmember Rabe requested that it not be passed until Planning & Zoning has more information. After a lengthy discussion Stoddard made a motion to approve the building permit for Melt’s Ice Cream Shoppe. Redfield seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Ayes: Brown, Roscoe, Stoddard, Hughes, Redfield. Nayes: Rabe. Motion Carried.

Hughes made a motion to approve the 2023 Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License for Sly’s Bar & Grill and Stoddard seconded the motion. Upon roll call the Ayes: Redfield, Hughes, Roscoe, Brown, Rabe, and Stoddard. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Redfield made a motion to approve the 2023 Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License for Grocery Basket with Hughes seconding the motion. Upon roll call the Ayes: Roscoe, Rabe, Brown, Stoddard, Hughes, and Redfield. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.

Pat Kaiser addressed the council regarding hiring Dakota Data Shred to shred the old City records that already surpassed the retention period that the city is required to keep. This has not been done since 2012 and the storage rooms are extremely full. Stoddard made a motion to hire Dakota Data Shred and Roscoe seconded the motion.  Upon roll call Ayes: Rabe, Brown, Hughes, Stoddard, Redfield, and Roscoe. Nayes: None. Motion Carried. 

A brief update was given to council regarding the Audit.

Discussion was held regarding the State Statues Building Codes. Attorney Stock discussed the City’ building ordinances and the States Building Codes. At 7:40 p.m. Stoddard left the council meeting.

Redfield made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. and Hughes seconded the motion. All in favor: Roscoe, Brown, Hughes, Redfield, and Rabe. Absent: Stoddard.  Motion Carried. 

Redfield called to go into executive session at 7:45 p.m. with Hughes seconding the motion. All in favor: Brown, Rabe, Roscoe, Hughes, and Redfield. Absent: Stoddard. Motion Carried. 

Hughes made a motion to end executive session at 7:55 p.m. and Brown seconded the motion. All in favor: Redfield, Rabe, Roscoe, Brown, and Hughes. Absent: Stoddard. Motion Carried.

Next council meeting will be May 1, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

Redfield made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. and Roscoe seconded the motion. All in favor: Hughes, Roscoe, Rabe, Brown, and Redfield. Absent: Stoddard. Motion Carried. 

/s/ Randy Athey, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer

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