OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Council room, City Hall, Webster, South Dakota, January 4, 2010, Mayor Mike Grosek presiding. Present: Councilmen Wayne Klungseth, Dave Jesme, Wally Pribyl, Roger Monson, Jim Grimes, Morgan Dorsett, Attorney Leon Vander Linden and Linda Hoberg.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to approve the minutes from the December 7th regular meeting and December 28th special meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Grimes to approve the payroll and bills: Payroll (net) Mayor and Council Special Meeting M. Dorsett $18.47, J. Grimes $18.47, M. Grosek $18.47, D. Jesme $18.47, W. Klungseth $18.47, R. Monson $18.47, W. Pribyl $18.47, Admin. $3327.94, Liquor $3427.64, PT A. Aslesen $182.85, M. Ninke $48.48, OT Dawn Nash $80.73, Library $2151.96, Street $4873.19, OT M. Eisenbraun $557.52, D. Kirchmeier $536.87, B. Sichmeller $766.17, Police $9104.04, ST R. Kiefer $259.79, T. Kiefer $334.86, W. Koens $293.53, G. Premus $259.79, D. Roth $259.12, Animal Control S. Hargis $124.15, Sewer $2871.32, OT J. Carlson $111.39, D. Valsvig $107.29, Water $1805.42, OT A. Larson $166.14, City Hall $1849.94.
Claims: SD State Treasurer $3610.14-sales tax, Postmaster $188.42-postage, A and S Hardware $1367.16-supplies, Alco Discount Store $14.43-supplies, Alltel $93.64-cell service, American Bottling Company $91.20-resale, AFLAC $532.77-insurance, A-OX Welding $10.85-rental, Auditor Petty Cash $155.97-postage and supplies, Bellboy Corp. $43.36-resale, Buhl’s of Britton $100.30-services, Butler Machinery $1048.88-cutting edges, City of Webster $909.88-prepayments and utility bills, Clark Engineering $7025.00-WWTF planning, Coca Cola $55.21-merchandise, Colonial Research Chemical $110.07-supplies, Community Oil $827.67-oil, Custom Cage $335.00-supplies, Dakota Supply Group $271.46-supplies, Day County Sales & Service $165.39-parts, Dependable Sanitation $317.78-service, EBSCO $49.85-subscriptions, Ellwein Brothers $31762.20-merchandise, Emery-Pratt Co. $136.77-books, First National Bank of Sioux Falls $19634.71-SRF Loans, Jill Fuglsby $30.00-fee, Gall’s $1046.24-equipment and clothing allowance, Gene’s Service $48.00-oil changes, Grand Slam Computers $182.00-software and installation, Hanten’s Repair $331.80-parts, Hayes Excavating $200.00-burials, Health Pool of SD $20866.82-insurance, Hoverstadt’s Electric $1155.00-wiring, Holland Family Distributing $48.96-resale, ITC $409.60-phone service, Johnson Brothers $25660.76-merchandise, Johnson Lumber $246.88-supplies, Michael Todd & Company $417.41-supplies, Midcontinent $126.04-internet & cable service, Mike’s Jack & Jill $39.03-supplies, Northwestern Energy $7352.56-utilities, Office Equipment $86.29-supplies, Pioneer Research Corp. $536.64-supplies, Porter Distributing $8963.62-merchandise, Prairie Auto Parts $154.23-parts and supplies, Pro Hydro Testing $580.00-testing cylinders, Reporter and Farmer $535.02-legals and ads, Republic Beverage $15077.73-merchandise, Ryan’s Candy $250.38-merchandise, Sanford Health $184.00-physicals, SD Airport Management Assoc. $25.00-annual dues, SD Assoc. of Rural Water $460.00-annual dues, SD Department of Revenue $119.00-lab fees, SD Department of Environment $2500.00-annual dues, SD Governmental Finance $40.00-annual dues, SD Municipal League $1133.62-annual dues, SD Municipal Liquor Assoc. $25.00-annual dues, SD Municipal Street Maintenance $35.00-annual dues, SD Police Chief’s Assoc. $97.73-annual dues, SD Public Assurance Alliance $1328.27-boiler coverage, SD Retirement System $6878.94-contributions, SD Supplemental Retirement $175.00-contributions, SDML Workcomp Fund $11451.00-yearly billing, Sheehan Mack Sales & Equipment $760.50-parts, Sioux Valley Coop $6845.78-gas and fuel, Skeide Graveling $204.00-water repair, Megan Somsen $50.00-fee, Southside Repair $564.35-parts, Stein Sign Display $299.68-repairs, WEB Water $12871.68-water, Webster Chamber of Commerce $5000.00-membership,Western Books $157.00-books, Wide Sky Wines $168.00-merchandise, Dakota Bank $20.00-service charge. Payroll Taxes $9019.01. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Klungseth to approve the Finance, Police and Liquor reports. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Dorsett to publish the notice of vacancies and time and place for filing petitions. Petition circulation can start January 29th. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Jesme, seconded by Klungseth to approve the mayor signing the agreement with Glacial Lakes Humane Society contingent on Glacial Lakes signing the agreement with no changes from last year. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Pribyl to approve the mayor sign the armory agreement between the City of Webster and the Webster School District contingent on the school’s approval and provided there are no changes to the agreement. This lease agreement is for a period of three years. The council authorized the first payment for the year of $12,500.00 to the Webster School for Armory expenses with this same motion. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Grimes to approve the mayor signing the right of way easement and payment of $100.00 for Rusk Township. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Monson to approve the mayor sign the right of way easement and payment of $9,372.51 for Willie Wika. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Klungseth to approve the mayor signing the notice of award for the wastewater project. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
7:00 p.m. Volunteer fire department member, Robert Kwasniewski, Eric Kwasniewski, Dan Kirchmeier, and Rob Grewe presented the 2009 annual report. The department currently has 25 members. The complete list of volunteers is as follows: Mandy Bartelt, Chad Coon, Scott Grajczyk, Rob Grewe, Ross Grupe, Jerod Heinz, Wes Hoven, Allen Jaspers, Brad Johnson, Mark Kampa, Dan Kirchmeier, Eric Kwasniewski, Fritz Kwasniewski, LaRome Kwasniewski, Robert Kwasniewski, Ryan Kwasniewski, Nick Lauen, Paul Peterson, Garret Premus, Tyler Rumpca, Chris Schuster, Jeff Smidt, Lydel Snaza, Ricky Swenn and Blake Torrence. The department responded to 22 calls in 2009. A grant in the amount of $187,555.00 has been applied for a tender truck. The fire department received a $128,925.00 grant for equipment, clothes washer, generator, and exhaust system. The new pumper truck was put into service in January, 2009. The floors have been painted and a new door was installed on the east side of the fire hall. Mayor and council appreciate the service provided to the City by the fire department.
Discussion was held regarding wage increases for 2010. Councilmen reviewed a wage scale presented by councilman Grimes. Department heads will be asked to review the wage scales and job descriptions for possible adoption by the City. Motion by Monson, seconded by Jesme to approve the following resolution for 2010 wages:
RESOLUTION #130
SALARIES OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF
THE CITY OF WEBSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of Webster, South Dakota this 4th day of January 2010, that the following salaries be adopted for the period commencing January 1, 2010 and through December 31, 2010. All City employees salaries are based on 2080 hours per year except the Police Department which will work 2184 hours per year.
ANNUAL HOURLY
OFFICER OR POSITION SALARY WAGE
Finance Officer- Linda Hoberg $33571.20 16.14
Assistant-Jennifer Wickre $24960.00 12.00
Street Superintendent-Brian Sichmeller $35193.60 16.92
First Assistant- Michael Eisenbraun $28932.80 13.91
Street Full Time- Daniel Kirchmeier $27892.80 13.41
Water Superintendent-Arlie Larson $34673.60 16.67
Water Full Time-Justin Carlson $24960.00 12.00
Water Full Time-Dan Valsvig $24440.00 11.75
Police Chief –Timothy Kiefer $37499.28 17.17
Assistant –David Roth $34398.00 15.75
Certified- Ryan Kiefer $31427.76 14.39
Certified –Wyatt Koens $28938.00 13.25
Certified –Garret Premus $31427.76 14.39
Dog Catcher – Steve Hargis $25.00 per dog 7.25
Librarian- Anne Fossum $24689.60 11.87
Assistant- Joan Rumpca $8.30 per hour
Liquor Store Manager- Dawn Nash $23732.80 11.41
Assistant –Judy Holt $9.50 per hour
Clerk-Ginger Glover $7.75 per hour
Part-Time Clerk-Megan Ninke $7.50 per hour
Cemetery, Golf Manager, City Hall- Scott Sjurson $32052.80 15.41
City Attorney Leon Vander Linden $5000.00
Councilmen ($1500. Per Councilman) $9000.00
Mayor $3000.00
SPECIAL MEETINGS ($20. Per Meeting, Councilmen, Mayor, Finance Officer)
(Seasonal workers not covered under this resolution)
Motion by Monson
Seconded by Jesme
Voting All aye
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Mike Grosek, Mayor
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Linda Hoberg, Finance Officer
Publish January 11, 2010
Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Dorsett accepting the fuel bid from Sioux Valley Co-op for the month of January as follows: Unleaded gas $2.595, #2 Diesel $2.535, #1 Diesel $2.855. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Jesme, seconded by Grimes approving the building permit for Roland Larson, East 5th Street, to build a 4-plex valued at $300,000.00. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Grimes supporting the efforts of the Municipal League to allow another local option penny of sales tax. All aye. Motion carried. The council would be required to specify use of the tax for capital expenditures only. If approved by the legislature, a vote of the people would be required.
Other business: All liquor licenses have been approved for 2010. The audit firm of East, VanderWoude & Grant will be here January 6th to start the 2009 audit. Motion by Monson, seconded by Pribyl to approve amending the compensation section in the personnel policy for holiday pay effective January 1, 2010. Holidays will be paid in the regular check and paid straight time for hours worked-not to exceed 8 hours for all departments. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Jesme, seconded by Klungseth.
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Mike Grosek, Mayor
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Linda Hoberg, Finance Officer
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