OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER
Council room, City Hall, Webster, South Dakota, July 5, 2011, 6:30 p.m., Mayor Mike Grosek presiding. Councilmen present: Dave Jesme, Roger Monson, Wayne Klungseth, Wally Pribyl, Morgan Dorsett and Jim Grimes. Staff: Linda Hoberg. Reporter and Farmer: George Thompson. Others: Joe Medanich and Gary Hamen.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Pribyl to approve the minutes from the June 6th regular meeting and June 20th special meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Klungseth approving the following payroll and bills: Payroll (net) Admin. $3601.68, Liquor $3463.00, PT C. Metz $113.34, Library $2285.79, Street $5221.34, PT R. Aadland $748.04, Police $9881.48, ST A. Rohlf $151.09, Dog Catcher S. Hargis $135.38, Sewer $2932.56, ST J. Carlson $154.37, Water $1946.66, Cemetery L. Gaikowski $660.27, S. Majeske $1127.45, Parks R. Millim $1093.85, Ballfield M. Kiefer $1076.71, J. McClurg $578.10, J. Zenk $956.63, Golf Course $1985.68, OT S. Sjurson $231.65, J. Aadland $1072.51, L. Bjerke $741.33, L. Carlson $689.81, D. Davidson $632.59, A. Garry $296.15, N. Guffin $1625.25, C. Sjurson $674.91, J. Valsvig $990.10, Pool M. Bartos 287.24, D. Finnesand $610.66, S. Hairgrove $1685.83, L. Jorgenson $542.81, S. Larson $594.99, K. Meland $618.50, Bryce Sichmeller $687.28, T. Sinner $335.07, Kelsie Somsen $130.42, C. Somsen $512.99, B. Steiner $512.99, T. Voss $812.52, Mayor and Council M. Dorsett $18.87, M. Grosek $18.87, D. Jesme $18.87, W. Klungseth $18.87, R. Monson $18.87, W. Pribyl $18.87.
Bills: SD State Treasurer $3749.69-liquor sales tax, USDA Rural Development $8042.00-loan payment, Dacotah Bank $39.28-service charge, Postmaster $253.24-bulk mailing, A & B Business, Inc. $272.21-supplies, A & S Hardware $592.75-supplies, Aberdeen Family YMCA $180.00-CPR renewals & training, Adolph Kiefer & Associates $1066.49-guard suits and pool supplies, Alco Stores $108.18-supplies, Alltel $41.88-cell service, AFLAC $643.51-insurance, A-Ox Welding Supply $10.85-supplies, Area Four Senior Citizens $500.00-funding, AT & T Mobility $58.11-cell service, Auditor’s Office-Petty Cash $112.75-postage and supplies, Buhl’s of Britton $213.80-rugs, City of Webster $2298.00-employee prepayments and water billings, Clark Engineering $19273.91-WWTF planning fees, Coca Cola $398.00-resale, Colonial Research Chemical $1314.72-supplies, Cortrust Bank $2740.82-motor grader loan payment, Dakota Supply Group $481.01-bulbs for highway lights, Dave’s Marine $600.00-banners, Leonard Deibert $435.92-fire school, Dependable Sanitation $379.29-garbage, Detco $827.39-supplies, Doug’s Service & Marine $303.82-parts, Ellwein Brothers $42517.50-merchandise, Emery-Pratt Co. $137.13-books, First National Bank of Sioux Falls $19634.71-SRF Loans Clean Water & Drinking Water, Flower Cart $68.34-flowers at ball park, Frito-Lay $46.69-merchandise, Geffdog Design $782.86-merchandise, Glass Products, Inc. $133.75-parts and labor, Grand Slam Computers $368.00-backups and install, Hawkins, Inc. $2065.80-pool chemicals, Hayes Excavating $675.00-grave openings, Health Pool of SD $18098.58-insurance, Hedahl’s $528.56-parts, Chad Hesla $143.42-reimbursement, Holland Distributing $260.50-golf resale, ITC $507.02-phone service, Johnson Brothers $14507.79-merchandise, Johnson Lumber $105.36-supplies, Bruce Kleinsasser $245.00-lifeguard training, Eric Kwasniewski $37.00-reimbursement, Ryan Kwasniewski $335.92-fire school, L.G. Everist, Inc. $108.90-sand, Lake Region Electric $99.77-airport lights and ballasts, Darcy Mammenga $121.50-election worker, MDSP Production $1615.00-picnic tables, Midcontinent Communications $183.20-internet service and cable, Mike’s Jack & Jill $1297.80-supplies and catering, NB Golf $3270.00-cart rental, Newman Traffic Signs $251.55-signs, North Country Business Products $469.34-software agreement and supplies, Northland Auto $156.79-parts and labor, Northwestern Energy $7553.72-utilities, Kenneth Opitz $2500.00-royalty on gravel, Lois Opitz $2500.00-royalty on gravel, Pepsi Americas $371.25-resale, Paul Peterson $232.78-fire school, Pollard Water.com $102.27-pool supplies, Porter Distributing $11340.30-merchandise, Prairie Auto $252.84-parts, RDO Equipment $598.80-parts, Recreation Supply $248.10-supplies, Regent Book Co. $23.98-books, Reporter and Farmer $1662.26-legals and ads, Republic Beverage $11850.98-merchandise, Ryan’s Candy $609.91-resale and supplies, SD Department of Revenue-Lab $418.00-lab fees, SD Department of Environment $1050.00-annual drinking water fees, SD Golf Association $702.00-members, SD Retirement $6376.68-contributions, SD Supplemental Retirement $225.00-contributions, SD Unemployment Ins $2281.37-2nd qtr unemployment taxes, Sioux Valley Co-op $10487.16-fuel, Snaza Implement, Inc. $46.00-parts, Sportsmans Cove $439.80-ammunition, Thomas Bouregy & Co. $112.10-books, Barbara Tompkins $121.50-election worker, Gail Torrence $121.50-election worker, Turfwerks $1436.46-supplies, Verizon Wireless $223.08-activation and cell service, Wayne’s Heating and AC $70.00-supplies and labor, WEB Water $14147.16-water, Webster Area Development Corp. $10000.00-support, Webster Area School District $12500.00-armory agreement, Webster Golf Club $400.00-golf tournament, Webster City Liquor $911.90-golf resale, Webster Lumber & Home Center $198.67-parts and supplies, Westcoast Sales and Marketing $509.12-parts, City of Webster $400.38-apply bonds, Brenda Lagro $17.34-refund bond, Maria Evans Estate $78.27-refund bond, Jeremy Merchant $4.01-refund bond, Auditor’s Office-Petty Cash $100.00-apply bond, Ryan’s Candy $736.56-pool concessions, Alco Stores $3.98-pool concessions, Mike’s Jack & Jill $70.88-pool concessions, Payroll Taxes $14207.70. All councilmen voting aye, motion carried.
Council reviewed the Police, Finance and Liquor reports. Motion by Jesme, seconded by Dorsett to approve the reports as presented. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Joe Medanich and Gary Hamen, representing Fury Fights, a mixed martial arts event, approached the council about use of the Armory for an event here on August 13, 2011. Medanich explained they will notify the police department, furnish their own security, and have insurance for the event. Following discussion, a motion was made by Pribyl, seconded by Jesme to approve the event pending approval by the school board. Mayor Grosek informed those present that the school schedules all armory events.
7:00 p.m. Nick Fosheim, Executive Director, WADC, was present to give the council an update on the workings of the Development Corp. Fosheim emphasized priorities including the industrial park, outreach with area communities, young professional group, job growth and retention, and grant writing workshops. Fosheim explained that WADC is updating their website and will soon have an email newsletter available.
7:10 p.m. Robert Kwasniewski, Fire Chief, asked the council’s permission to apply for a grant for an air compressor to fill tanks. This would be mounted on a trailer and hauled to fires. Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Jesme to approve the grant application. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried. Kwasniewski also informed the council the following new members have joined the department: Curtis Reiprich, Rory Reiner, Troy Kriech and Jamin Johnson. The fire department currently has 25 members. Also discussed were the FCC requirements regarding radios. Kwasniewski explained that all radios meet narrow banding requirements, but he will contact Milbank Communications regarding the FCC license. Kwasniewski will have a quote to present next month regarding an insurance policy specially designed to protect fire departments.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Pribyl to approve the mayor sign the airport Agreement for Professional Services with Helms & Associates and federal grant application. Total estimated funding is $85,000.00 for engineering services. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Klungseth to supplement the airport budget in the amount of $2,676.81 for grant reimbursement. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Pribyl to approve the mayor sign the following agreements: Agreement for Transfer of Entitlements for an airport maintenance and marking project this summer; FAA grant agreement approving $100,000.00 in federal funds to update the airport master plan study. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Discussion was held about the condition of the bi-fold door on the large hangar building at the airport. Quotes are being obtained for a new door and installation.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Grimes to approve the change order and pay request from Foothills Contracting in the amount of $45,694.97. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Council discussed several nuisance properties they have received complaints about and instructed the finance officer to send letters to the property owners.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Jesme to declare the Samsung cash register from the Liquor Store as surplus property and have it appraised for sale. With the same motion the credit card machine was declared as surplus property to be junked out and deleted from inventory. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The garbage hauling license for Dependable Sanitation was renewed with a motion by Monson, seconded by Klungseth. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Pribyl to accept the fuel bid from Sioux Valley Co-op as follows: Unleaded Gas $3.395, Super NL 10% Ethanol $3.295, Diesel #2 $3.535. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The following building permits were approved with a motion by Jesme, seconded by Monson:
Lee Brudvig, 121 East 11th Avenue, Garage, $4,500.00
Jim Kurkowski, 1110 East 5th Street, Deck, $500.00
Wayne Nelson, 423 East 13th Avenue, Storage Shed, $3,000.00
Jeanne Keller, 20 East 10th Avenue, Deck, $702.00
All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Other business: council approved advertising in the 2011 Glacial Lakes Guide, at a cost of $475.00. Redistricting wards based upon the 2010 census figures was discussed and will need to be completed by December 31, 2011. The district forester will be marking trees for Dutch Elm disease on July 13th. This is likely to be the last year as Elm tree numbers are declining. Council gave approval to the finance officer to pay the library credit card statement for purchases made by the city for a new Dell computer for the golf course and Verizon cell phones for city employees.
No further business, motion by Jesme, seconded by Pribyl to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. Next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 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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