Town of Summit Board Proceedings – November 6, 2023
Town of Summit Board Proceedings
November 6, 2023
The Town Board met in regular session on November 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the town fire hall. President Travis Benthin present, members Kathleen Quale & Dale Bauer present. Others present were: Norma Arend-finance officer, Jim Thurman, Calvin Pies, Connie Brotzel, Tim Gapp, Josh Neuhard, Arlo Anderson, Frank Redlin, Savannah Moe, Joe & Jolene Johnston, Nikkie Mikkelson, David Cardwell, Karl Steege, Viva Jo Dubois, Ron Neilan, Nicole Ebsen, Jennica Pottebaum, Sarah Holt and Ciera Schwinger. Dane Ekdom and Danielle Propst from ISG attended the 5:00 p.m. meeting.
Benthin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Public communications: possible cat rescue home in town, dogs running loose and possibly still some chickens.
Motion by Quale, second by Benthin to approve the minutes, financial reports and claims as presented except for the Dakota Hills Excavating invoice tabled from last month. Still waiting on engineer to review. Motion carried.
Old Business: The board and SAEG members met with the ISG Engineers at 5:00 p.m. for the first Capital Improvement Planning Meeting. Topics discussed in no particular priority were: street paving in town, updating ordinances and enforcing them, water quality and Rural Water, funding issues, Northside Addition commercial and residential properties to sell, community center, storm shelter, sidewalks, street lighting, signage & park & rec.
The board met in executive session to discuss the two bar proposals. Motion by Bauer, second by Benthin to enter into an operating agreement with Viva Jo Dubois and Ron Neilan for the lease of the bar. One year lease for $650 per month with eight percent commission paid on beer and liquor purchases. All aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Benthin, second by Bauer to increase the rent Robin Moe is paying for the building under the water tower to $50 per month. All aye. Motion carried.
Delinquent water bills were discussed.
New Business: Motion by Quale second by Bauer to approve the wine license renewals for the Coffee Cup and Dollar General for 2023. All aye. Motion carried.
Daycare issues were discussed. The daycare needs help.
Maintenance report was given by Jim. Topics: snow removal and christmas lights
Board communications: A letter will be written to SD DOT as documentation for the calls made concerning the pavement markings between the Coffee Cup and Summit Road along Highway 12.
Motion by Benthin, second by Bauer to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. The next regular town board meeting will be Monday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the town fire hall.
Norma Arend
Finance Officer
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