OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Council room, City Hall, Webster, South Dakota, February 7, 2011, Mayor Mike Grosek presiding. Council members present: Wally Pribyl, Wayne Klungseth, Jim Grimes, and Morgan Dorsett. Attorney: Leon VanderLinden; staff: Linda Hoberg; Reporter and Farmer: George Thompson. Others: Perry and Julie Althoff, Anne Fossum, Tom Sannes.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to approve the minutes from the January 3rd regular meeting and January 26th special meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Pribyl to approve the following payroll and bills: Payroll (net) Admin. $3574.20, Longevity L. Hoberg $88.35, Library $2212.17, Longevity A. Fossum $173.70, J. Rumpca $88.35, Street $5095.60, OT & Longevity M. Eisenbraun $836.08, D. Kirchmeier $817.89, B. Sichmeller $1016.14, Police $9834.58, ST & Longevity J. Coyle $24.55, T. Kiefer $169.70, D. Roth $128.34, Animal Control S. Hargis $78.29, Sewer $2890.66, OT J. Carlson $297.70, D. Valsvig $232.17, Water $1887.22, OT & Longevity A. Larson $309.70, Liquor $3239.93, PT C. Metz $113.34, OT & Longevity D. Nash $91.45, City Hall $1946.26, Longevity S. Sjurson $88.35.
Bills: SD State Treasurer $2971.51-sales tax, USDA Rural Development $8042.00-loan pymt, Heiman Inc. $48680.00-downpayment on fire truck, Postmaster $250.60-mailing costs, A & B Business $248.20-parts, A & S Hardware Hank $193.33-supplies, All Spray Foam, Inc. $17306.15-insulate fire hall, Alltel $229.95-cell phone service, AFLAC $704.35-insurance, A-Ox Welding Supply $21.70-supplies, Auditor-Petty Cash $162.83-postage and supplies, Banyon Data Systems $1590.00-software, Bellboy Corp. $71.99-resale, Bierschbach Electric $145.00-labor and supplies, Buhl’s of Britton $119.75-services, Business Forms and Accounting $181.16-forms, Cardmember Service $90.00-renew licenses, City of Webster $636.00-employee prepayments and city water bills, Clark Engineering $9039.06-WWTF planning and water meter upgrade, Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc. $176.20-resale, Conney Safety $76.74-equipment, Cortrust Bank $2740.82-loan pymt motor grader, Dakota Pump & Control $8131.34-pump and meters, Delaney & VanderLinden $3437.50-legal services, Dependable Sanitation $379.29-garbage service, Ellwein Brothers $36960.00-merchandise, Emery-Pratt $299.93-books, Evident $74.50-supplies, Flower Cart $25.00-memorials, Foothills Contracting $49323.26-pay request lagoon, Gene’s Service $46.00-service, Hayes Excavating $200.00-grave openings, Health Pool of SD $21058.86-health insurance, Hedahls Auto Parts $78.21-parts, Holland Family Distributing $27.00-resale, Holmquist Construction $4708.84-labor and materials, ITC $470.91-phone service, Johnson Brothers $12553.25-merchandise, Johnson Lumber $4567.40-supplies, Tim Kiefer $815.00-labor and materials, Lake Region Electric $736.19-service, Midcontinent $182.13-internet & cable service, Mike’s Jack & Jill $30.79-supplies, Milbank Communications $103.00-parts and labor, Milbank Winwater Works $29.62-supplies, NE Council of Governments $1413.37-agreement, Northland Auto Center $188.80-parts and labor, Northside Implement $41.00-parts and labor, Northwestern Energy $10069.46-service, Office Equipment $225.97-supplies, Porter Distributing $10283.65-merchandise, Prairie Auto Parts $88.26-supplies, RDO Trust $676.75-parts and labor, Reporter and Farmer $793.40-notices and ads, Republic Beverages $13036.83-merchandise, Ryan’s Candy $133.00-supplies and resale, Scott Supply Co. $454.09-cutting edges, SD Dept. of Revenue $24.00-lab fees, SD Municipal League $76.36-dues, SD One Call $3.15-locates, SD Retirement System $6217.50-contributions, SD Supplemental Retirement $225.00-contributions, Sinner Auto Body $190.51-parts and labor, Sioux Valley Coop $9250.57-fuel, Skeide Graveling $255.00-services, Thomas Bouregy $112.10-books, Watertown Co-op Elevator $21.24-supplies, WEB Water $12962.08-water, Webster Area Chamber $100.00-dues, Webster Tire Service $1563.30-labor and supplies, Webster Youth Center $2500.00-support, Webster Volunteer Fire Dept. $15553.25-reimbursement, City of Webster $100.00-apply bond, Dacotah Bank $150.15-supplies and service charges, Payroll taxes $9229.60. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Perry and Julie Althoff were in attendance for the dog ordinance review. Mayor and council reviewed the current ordinance that defines and prohibits vicious dog breeds. Discussion was held regarding having homeowners carry insurance for certain breeds of dogs and registering them with the vet and the City. Grimes referenced the ordinance pertaining to the number of dogs as it is unlawful to have more than three licensed dogs over the age of three months and city tags are required for all animals. Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to pass the first reading of Ordinance #464, amending Ordinance #444 known as the ordinance for vicious animals. This amended ordinance would leave in Pit Bull and Wolf as prohibited breeds in the City and take out Doberman Pincer, Rottweiler and Blue Heeler. Council will have second reading of the amended ordinance at the March meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Grimes to approve the Finance, Police & Liquor reports. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Anne Fossum presented the annual report for the library and reviewed the income and expenses for the year 2010. Fossum explained that the library has seen an increase in patrons and circulation of materials is up. The library board has approved the purchase of a new computer. Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Pribyl to approve the library report. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Tom Sannes, W.A.V.E. committee member, updated the council on conversations he has had with Toby Morris, finance specialist, regarding financing options for a new swimming pool. Toby is planning to be in Webster in a couple weeks and address the council at a special meeting. Sannes updated the council on the meeting with engineering companies regarding plans and costs of the proposed pool and stated they are trying to make this as cost effective as possible. Sannes requested authority from the council so W.A.V.E. can negotiate naming certain items and buildings at the new pool for major contributions and a donor board would be put up. Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Grimes to give W.A.V.E. this authority. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Dorsett to approve the mayor sign change order #4 from Clark Engineering for the lagoon project showing additional project costs of $3,100.00. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Grimes to approve the appointment of Susan Meier to the Webster Housing & Redevelopment Tenant Board as Kathy Stanley has resigned. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Council reviewed correspondence from the DOT regarding requirements covering non-aeronautical activities at the airport. The aeronautics commission will not allow any temporary closure of an airport, for any non-aeronautical activities.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to advertise for bids for the water meter project contingent on SD Dept. of Environmental & Natural Resources approval of the facility plan. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Klungseth approving the request from the police department for radar cables for in-car cameras. These will be purchased from Tactical Solutions for $250.00. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to approve a donation of $2,500.00 to the Webster Youth Center for the Kat’s Place. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Council reviewed the 2010 performance report from Northeast Council of Governments and noted project assistance provided to the City of Webster.
City fines and fees for services were reviewed including license fees, cemetery fees, and recreation fees. Attorney VanderLinden reviewed the city ordinance pertaining to open container of an alcoholic beverage and a request from the police department wanting to know the penalty when they arrest people for having an open container. Motion by Grimes, seconded by Pribyl to establish a fine of $25.00 for an open container. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried. Further review of the city’s fines and fees will be held at the March council meeting.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to pass the first reading of Ordinance #465, amending Ordinance #439, Chapter 7-4 Intoxicating Liquors, Sections 2 & 3, in order to follow state law regarding the hours license holders may sell alcoholic beverages. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
7:15 p.m. Doug Hansen, Hilltop Aerial, was present to ask permission to put up a hangar building at the airport. He would like to place the building just south of his current site. Hansen is looking at expanding his business and would like a place to put planes inside due to the way storms come up. Hansen will check into requirements with Helms Engineering and the state aeronautics commission.
Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Grimes approving Scott Sjurson attend the Golf Course Superintendents Conference in Sioux Falls on March 1st through 3rd and pay dues and registration of $160.00. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to advertise for summer help in the following departments: street, cemetery, golf, pool, parks, and ballfields. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The following fuel bids were accepted with a motion by Grimes, seconded by Dorsett: Sioux Valley Co-op Unleaded Gas $3.065, #2 Diesel $3.315, #1 Diesel $3.545. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
In other business, the new door and windows are installed in the upper level of the golf clubhouse. The council decided to wait until a later date to complete the other remodel projects at the clubhouse.
Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Dorsett to adjourn. Motion carried. Next regular scheduled meeting is March 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
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Mike Grosek, Mayor
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Linda Hoberg, Finance Officer
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