City Council Minutes, August 5, 2019
The Waubay City Council met August 5, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Mayor Jens
presided with Council members Grebel, Johanning, Herold, Niles and
Breske in attendance. Others attending: Beverly Zubke, Phyllis and Curt
Koepp, Cathy Herold, Erin Steever and Gregg Jorgenson representing
Banner Associates, James Snyder, Curtis Neilan, Rosanne Bisgard, Mary
Hoines, Amanda Fanger from Reporter & Farmer, Clara Miller, Bob
Wagers, Candace and Mike Zirbel.
Motion to approve minutes from July 3, 2019 was made by Niles, second Johanning, motion carried.
Library reported total visitation of 335. The Library will be
sponsoring a Blood Drive August 16, 2019 at the American Legion from 8
– 11 am. The Summer Reading Program celebrating the “50th Anniversary
of the Moon Landing” has been completed. Chair Yoga will begin August
28, 2019 from
1 -2 pm. If interested in attending Chair Yoga contact the Library @
947-4748. Motion to approve report was made by Breske, second Grebel,
motion carried.
Maintenance Department reported with the high water issues, most of
their time has been spent on keeping the sewer system working.
The pay loader is currently in Aberdeen to find out what needs to be
repaired. The maintenance department has received a complaint of City
water smelling like sewer. The person issuing the complaint would not
identify themselves making it difficult to pinpoint what the problem
may be. Water samples were taken and sent to the State lab for testing
on the day of the complaint, and have passed the State testing. Motion
to approve the report was made by Niles, second Johanning, motion
carried.
Notices & Communications:
SDML – Pilot Code Enforcement Program
Thank You – D. Walker
DENR – Drinking water samples, nitrate samples passed, only annual testing required.
SDML – election notice
Glacial Lakes & Prairies- Guide Motion to
approve membership at a cost of $200.00 was made by Grebel, second
Johanning, motion carried.
SDML – Annual Conference
SWO – Meth Support letter
Legislative Audit Acceptance letter
Motion to approve payment of the following bills totaling $26140.55 was
made by Breske, second by Niles, all voting aye, motion carried.
Motion to table payment of $8690.00 for Maguire Iron and DMI for
$948.66 until further information is obtained was made by Niles, second
Herold, all voting aye, motion carried.
USDA-RD
library loan
362.00
USDA-RD
phase 1 loan
2765.00
USDA-RD
phase 2 loan
2281.00
U S Bank
SRF Qtr. Loan
1753.06
IRS
tax deposit
2368.66
SDRS
retirement
971.66
Waubay Fire Department monthly budget 1100.00
Brenda Jens
cleaning service
50.00
SD One Call
locate notices
6.72
American Business Software monthly
fee 36.20
Waubay Clipper
publishing
766.70
Verizon Wireless
cell phones
129.09
H R One Stop
fuel/supplies
815.14
Otter Tail Power Co.
electricity
2711.46
ITC
phone service
221.26
Jack & Jill
council dinner
396.21
Health Pool of SD
insurance
2215.80
A & B Business Solutions
printer lease
32.99
Justin Gaikowski
weed eating
350.00
SD Department of Revenue
samples 15.00
Rob's Septic Tank Pumping Port-a-Potties/Fun Fest 250.00
Otter Tail Power Co.
streetlight repair
1788.20
Dakota Pump & Control Lift station repair 1448.99
Delaney, Neilsen, Sannes
legal
117.50
Milbank Winwater
test balls
383.54
RDO Equipment
mower repair
1207.24
TLC
mower repair
82.99
Webster Tire
tire repair
68.00
L. G. Everest
buckshot gravel
250.01
USA Blue Book
02 sensor parts 433.44
James Snyder
mileage/classes
284.24
Popham Construction
street sweeping
350.00
Office Peeps, Inc.
receipt books
128.45
Net payroll for July totaled $9709.53; Library $1452.50; Utilities
Dept. $4593.47; Financial Administration $1934.40; Seasonal $1729.16.
Motion to approve payment, pending funding agency approval,
Banner Associates $16877.25 was made by Niles, second Johanning, motion
carried. Motion to approve payment, pending funding agency approval,
Bob Wagers $2625.00 was made by Grebel, second Johanning, motion
carried. Motion to approve payment, pending funding agency approval,
Lidel Construction was made by Johanning, second Grebel, motion carried.
Lagoon Project updates: Owners manual was discussed. Lift station # 8
was discussed. Design problem was discussed and will be paid by Banner
Associates. Banner Associates proposed installing a permanent generator
on lift station # 8 was discussed. Motion to approve Banner
investigating cost and approval of generator was made by Grebel, second
Niles, motion carried. DENR has been contacted about need to discharge
due to lift station issues.
Motion to submit SRF loan request of $264273.00 was made by Grebel,
second Johanning, motion carried. Motion to submit CDBG request
of $87153.98 was made by Niles, second Johanning, motion carried.
Water Tower updates: No contact with Maguire Iron.
Storm Shelter: no updates
Fun Fest: City Council dinner went well. The City would like to thank
Kim and Adam Jorgenson for donating and preparing the meat.
Motion to authorize purchasing caller I D and new phones for City Hall,
Library and City Shop was made by Breske, second Niles, motion carried.
Motion was made with no objections from public to approve
variance for Terry Town to build garage within 7' of right of way.
Motion to approve the Zubke/Flemming addition replat was made by
Grebel, second Herold, all voting aye, motion carried. Resolution is as
follows: “BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WAUBAY, DAY COUNTY, SOUTH
DAKOTA IN REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED THAT THE PLAT OF TRACT A IN ZUBKE
FLEMMING ADDITION LOCATED IN GOVE'T LOT 2, SECTION 34, T122N, R54W OF
THE 5TH P.M. DAY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA BE APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 2019 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OS SDCL 11-3 AND ALL
ACTS AMENDATORY THERETO”
A report from the DENR about a complaint on pollution was read and discussed.
Discussion was held on pumps on W. Lakeshore Drive. Motion to contact
Racine Township Board about culvert was made by Johanning, second
Breske, Niles abstaining, motion carried.
Motion to approve Roger Johanning to attend SD Planner Conference was
made by Breske, second Grebel, Johanning abstaining, motion carried.
Discussion was held on propane summer fill, item was tabled until September meeting.
First reading of Ordinance # 376 2020 Appropriation Ordinance was read
. Motion to approve 1st reading was made by Grebel, second Herold, all
voting aye, motion carried.
Cemetery: no plans yet
Surplus property was discussed. Motion to declare the skid steer
surplus was made by Herold, second Breske, Niles abstained, motion
carried. Value of item will be obtained and when where and how the sale
will take place will be on the September agenda.
Discussion was held on brush mowers. Motion to approve purchase of
72” Brush Buster, quick attach mower from Quick Attach Inc. at a
cost of $5330.00 was made by Herold, second Niles, all voting aye,
motion carried.
Discussion was held on a installing a culvert on E. Lakeshore Dr.. FEMA will be contacted.
School Road was discussed. Paving crew will be available in September.
No Wake Resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Waubay owns and maintains property along Blue Dog
Lake and the property owners within the Waubay City Limits with a
declaration of a “No Wake Zone” be implemented on the said body, Blue
Dog Lake.
Dated this 19th day of July, 2019
Kevin Jens, Mayor
Attest: Julie Jorgenson, Finance Officer
Four building permits were reviewed. Motion to approve permit for Tony
Czmowski was made by Niles, second Breske, motion carried. Motion
to approve permit for Mike Gerriets was made by Herold, second Niles,
motion carried. Motion to approve permit for Aldrich/Johnson, with the
stipulation that all FEMA guidelines are followed and Elevation
Certificate given to City, was made by Grebel, second Niles, motion
carried. Motion to approve permit for Collin & Danae Gregerson,
pending publication, was made by Grebel, second Herold, Niles
abstaining, motion carried. Motion to approve permit for Todd &
Jodie Vande Voort was made by Niles, second Grebel, motion carried.
Motion to approve the financial reports for July was made by Niles,
second Johanning, all voting aye, motion carried. Cash receipts totaled
$133,117.59; General checking $24596.61; General savings $.70; Library
savings $1.01; 2nd Penny savings $2066.76; Liquor % $1896.97; Water
$9012.77; Water savings $3.81; Sewer $11533.51; Sewer savings $92.87;
Sewer Trust $21.58; Council Dinner $702.00; Construction Acct.
$83189.00.
The next meeting will be September 4, 2019 at 6:30pm at City Hall.
Motion to adjourn at 8:45 pm was made by Niles, second Herold, motion carried.
Julie Jorgenson
Finance Officer
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