City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings – March 4, 2024
City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings
March 4, 2024
5:30 p.m.
The Big Stone City council met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 2024, meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Roll Call: Redfield, Stoddard, Hughes, TJ Rabe, Goergen and Roscoe. Others present: Attorney Stock, Nancy Lee, Redgey Rademacher, Jessica Amberg, Amanda Lee, Bryan Austin, Geven Rabe, Kathy Rabe, Dewane Stoddard, Brian Harms, Dan Schroeder, Dan Behnke and Richard Mower.
The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited.
Motion to accept the minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting was made by Hughes seconded by TJ Rabe. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion to pay the presented claims was made by Redfield and seconded by Roscoe. Upon roll call Ayes: Goergen, Stoddard, Roscoe, Hughes, TJ Rabe, Redfield. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Aflac $459.84,Advanced Technologies $319.99, Banyon Data Systems $2,690.00, Bryan Austin $400.00, Border States Cooperative $1,681.44, City of Big Stone City $6,662.69, Cintas Corporation $635.64, Coca-Cola Bottling High Count $411.50, Dakota Supply Group $277.98, Darcy Roscoe $478.70, Department of Energy Western Area Power Admin $30,335.71, Ellwein Brothers $8,274.00, Farner Bocken $1,025.41, Fluegel Anderson Mclaughlin $711.00, First District $2,000.00, Grant Roberts Rural Water $9,061.60, Grant County Review $81.40, Grant County Auditor $22,500.00, Health Pool of South Dakota $8,228.14, Heritage Printing $47.17, H&H Car Care $4,640.45, Harry's Frozen Foods $946.50, Internal Revenue Service $4,083.20, Johnson Brothers Famous Brands $1,302.35, K & M Painting $2,085.28 Midwest Fire & Safety $359.85, Mac Daddy's Drive In $463.13, Mac Daddy's Drive In $66.00, Missouri Basin MPA / S-1 $9,040.08, Missouri Basin MPA – TSA $9,904.50, Missouri River Energy Service $3,186.00, Northwestern Energy $183.52, Plunkett's $48.89, Pepsi $680.31, Porter Distributing $621.30, Postmaster $196.10, Quill $261.90, Roger’s Electric $358.00, Ronglien Excavating $767.55, Republic Beverage Company $2,228.02, South Dakota Retirement $3,069.52, South Dakota Department of Revenue $1,987.73, South Dakota Department of Revenue $5,478.60, South Dakota Assoc. of Towns & Townships $253.00, Southern Glazer's $3,337.11, South Dakota 811 $10.08, Sturdevant Auto Parts $330.67, Titan Machinery $666.23, Visa $234.34, Verizon Wireless $153.81, Valley Office Products $62.41, Wesco $7,879.85, Winwater $15,314.28, Waste Management $5,336.02
Hughes discussed with council the interview process for the part-time cleaning has been completed and Hughes made a motion to offer the position to Shelley Redfield with TJ Rabe second. Ayes: Roscoe, Stoddard, Hughes, Goergen and TJ Rabe. Nayes: None. Abstain: Redfield. Motion carried.
Roscoe discussed the letters that were sent out for some residents regarding unlawful burning and unleashed pets. Hughes gave an update regarding the unlicensed vehicles and the WebSite.
Sheriff Report for February was as follows: 82.5 Hours worked. Activity report: Driving complaint, motor vehicle accident investigation, welfare check, theft report, and drug investigation.
Public Comments: Dewane Stoddard shared with the council the 2023 General/Financial reports for Big Stone City Volunteer Fire Department. Geven Rabe commented that the Personnel Policy has no record of it being adopted.
Waste Management representatives discussed the new contract with council. With the increase proposed for the City of Big Stone City Stoddard made a motion to approve the contract and have council review at next month’s meeting, as an increase in these services will need to be decided TJ Rabe second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Brian Harms discussed the POS System that was approved at last month’s meeting. After some clarification and discussion regarding the contract and pricing the council agreed to move forward with the purchase. Jessica Amberg, Liquor Store Manager went over the bids for new bar stools. After discussion with council Hughes made a motion to table purchasing bar stools at this time and reevaluate at a later date Redfield second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Attorney Stock updated the Land with council and Big Stone City School right of refusal.
Hughes made a motion to accept the first right of refusal with the Big Stone City School with Roscoe second. Ayes: Redfield, Goergen, TJ Rabe, Hughes and Roscoe. Nayes: Stoddard. Motion carried.
Roscoe discussed several times regarding the Community Center. No action taken.
A motion for Resolution No 2024-02 made by Roscoe and seconded by Hughes. All in favor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02
Resolution acknowledging the assignment of Ordinance No. 2011-03 from NorthWestern Corporation to NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation
WHEREAS, the City of Big Stone City adopted Ordinance No. 2011-03 dated 5/2/2011 (the “Franchise Ordinance”) authorizing Northwestern Corporation to operate a gas distribution system within the City of Big Stone City; and
WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2024, NorthWestern Corporation’s South Dakota and Nebraska assets and related contractual obligations transferred to a new entity named NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy consistent with a corporate reorganization authorized by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (Docket No. GE22-002) and the Nebraska Public Service Commission (Docket No. NG-114); and
WHEREAS, other than the above-referenced transfer there is no change to the terms or conditions of the Franchise Ordinance or performance thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Big Stone City hereby acknowledges and accepts the assignment of Ordinance 2011-03 from NorthWestern Corporation to NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy.
Passed and approved this Fourth day of March, 2024.
City of Big Stone City
/s/ Steve Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
A motion for Resolution No 2024-03 made by Stoddard and TJ Rabe seconded. Ayes: Redfield, Goergen, Stoddard, Roscoe, Hughes and TJ Rabe. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2024-03
BRIDGE REINSPECTION
PROGRAM RESOLUTION
FOR USE WITH SDDOT
RETAINER CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, 23 CFR 650, Subpart C, requires initial inspection of all bridges and reinspection at intervals not to exceed two years with the exception of reinforced concrete box culverts that meet specific criteria. These culverts are reinspected at intervals not to exceed four years.
THEREFORE, the City of Big Stone City is desirous of participating in the Bridge Inspection Program using Bridge Replacement funds.
The City requests SDDOT to hire Civil Design, Inc. for the inspection work. SDDOT will secure Federal approvals, make payments to the Consulting Engineer for inspection services rendered, and bill the City for 20% of the cost. The City will be responsible for the required 20% matching funds.
Dated this Fourth day of March, 2024, at Big Stone City, South Dakota.
/s/ Steve Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES):
The City desires to appoint a new person to represent the City in matters relating to its membership in MRES, and the business with MRES. Council Member Hughes introduced the following Resolution, moved its adoption, and Council Member TJ Rabe seconded the motion to adopt:
Resolution to Designate Authorized Representative for the City of Big Stone City as a Member of Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency d/b/a Missouri River Energy Services
WHEREAS, the City of Big Stone City, South Dakota, has entered in the Agreement Establishing the Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency, d/b/a Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), and as a member thereof is entitled to a representative who shall represent the Municipal Utility in the business of MRES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Bruce Redfield be and is hereby designated and appointed as the representative of the City of Big Stone City, and is authorized to represent City of Big Stone City’s Municipal Utility in the business of MRES, with the powers, duties and responsibilities as provided in said agreement. The alternate representative, Brad Stoddard, is hereby designated and appointed, and authorized to represent the City with equal powers.
Upon roll call, the votes were as follows: Ayes: Goergen, Roscoe, TJ Rabe, Stoddard, Hughes and Redfield. Nayes: None.
Whereupon, Mayor Brown declared the resolution duly adopted on the Fourth day of March, 2024.
/s/ Steve Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
RESOLUTION 2024-04
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Big Stone City, South Dakota has entered into an agreement to establish the South Dakota Municipal Power Agency (SDMPA) and as a member thereof is entitled to a representative who shall represent the Municipal Utility in the business of SDMPA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Bruce Redfield be and is authorized and appointed as the representative of the City of Big Stone City, South Dakota, to represent the Municipal Utility in the business of SDMPA, with the powers, duties and responsibilities as provided in said agreement. The alternate representative, Brad Stoddard, is hereby authorized and appointed with equal powers.
/s/ Steve Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
Stoddard made a motion to approve the Cannabis Dispensary License for MAC’S FTH, LLC Redfield second. Ayes: TJ Rabe, Goergen, Hughes, Redfield, Stoddard and Roscoe. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the sidewalks around the City building and Municipal Liquor Store. Mayor Brown will be contacting some contractors to see what the options are and report back to council.
Redfield made a motion to approve Bryan Austin to attend the SDMEA conference Hughes seconded. Ayes: Roscoe, Stoddard, TJ Rabe, Hughes, Goergen and Redfield. Nayes: None. All in favor. Motion carried.
TJ Rabe made a motion to approve Nancy Lee to attend the SDML FO School with Goergen seconded. Ayes: Hughes, Roscoe, Stoddard, Redfield, TJ Rabe and Goergen. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Redfield made a motion for Nancy Lee is apply for the SDGFO and SDGHRA Scholarship Hughes seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Council reviewed the City insurance. Nancy Lee will do some research for different deductibles/ price quotes and report back to council.
Next Council meeting April 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Stoddard made a motion at 6:52 p.m. to adjourn the meeting and Redfield seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Steve Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
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