OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Council room, City Hall, Webster, South Dakota, February 1, 2010, Mayor Mike Grosek presiding. Council members present: Wally Pribyl, Wayne Klungseth, Jim Grimes, and Morgan Dorsett. Attorney: Leon VanderLinden. Staff: Linda Hoberg. Others present: George Thompson and Jerod Heinz.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Grimes to approve the minutes from the January 4, 2010, meeting. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grimes, seconded by Klungseth to approve the following payroll and bills: Payroll (net) Admin. $3407.10, Longevity L. Hoberg $86.35, Library $2144.32, Longevity A. Fossum $170.30, J. Rumpca $86.35, Street $4993.00, OT & Longevity M. Eisenbraun $347.96, D. Kirchmeier $127.72, B. Sichmeller $212.87, Police $9353.68, ST & Longevity T. Kiefer $351.89, W. Koens $89.41, G. Premus $97.10, D. Roth $310.20, Animal Control S. Hargis $26.43, Sewer $2786.46, OT J. Carlson $77.71, D. Valsvig $45.03, Water $1839.58, Longevity $127.72, Liquor $3422.30, OT & Longevity D. Nash $87.52, City Hall $1884.84, Longevity S. Sjurson $86.35.
Bills: SD Unemployment Ins. Div. $555.16-4th qtr 2009 taxes, Register of Deeds $100.00-recording fees, Webster Area Chamber $950.00-bonus bucks, SD State Treasurer $3297.47-sales tax, A and S Hardware $223.53-supplies, A & W Restaurant $95.01-resale, Alco Discount Store $39.93-supplies, Alex Air Apparatus $569.00-service, Alltel $94.14-cell phone service, American Bottling Co. $31.50-resale, AFLAC $532.77-insurance, Auditor-Petty Cash $197.75-postage and supplies, Avera Queen of Peace Health $68.50-testing, Bellboy Corp. $34.04-resale, Bierschbach Electric $305.97-labor and supplies, Buhl’s of Britton $100.30-services, Marvin Bury $100.00-overpayment, Business Forms and Accounting $133.90-forms, City of Webster $415.00-employee prepayments, Clark Engineering $7365.25-WWTF planning, Dakota Supply Group $977.94-service call, Dave Hahler Automotive $43.77-parts, Day County Sales $17.66-parts, Dependable Sanitation $591.38-garbage service, East, VanderWoude, Grant $11300.00-services, Ellwein Brothers $25964.95-merchandise, Emery-Pratt $268.27-books, Flower Cart $50.00-memorials, Frito-Lay $36.08-resale, Gall’s $728.02-clothing and supplies, Gene’s Service $48.00-service, Glacial Lakes Humane Society $20.00-boarding fees, Golf Course Superintendents $120.00-registration, Hayes Excavating $600.00-grave openings, Health Pool of SD $23613.90-health insurance, Hoverstadt’s Electric $1345.00-materials, ITC $389.13-phone service, Inventory Trading Co. $34.00-police clothing, Johnson Brothers $16242.11-merchandise, Johnson Lumber $260.00-supplies, Wayne Klungseth $35.00-reimbursement, Lake Region Electric $505.13-service, Larson Engraving $178.00-clocks and engraving, Light and Siren $2160.79-light bar, M&T Fire and Safety $1726.40-labor and repairs, Midcontinent $126.04-internet & cable service, Midwest Medical $25.00-supplies, Mike’s Jack & Jill $16.11-supplies, NE Council of Governments $1390.43-agreement, Northland Auto Center $218.94-parts and labor, Northside Implement $31.00-parts, Northwestern Energy $10508.10-service, Office Equipment $413.86-supplies, One Call Systems $5.50-locates, Porter Distributing $8769.30-merchandise, Prairie Auto Parts $704.45-parts and supplies, Pro Hydro-Testing $240.00-test cylinders, Reporter and Farmer $635.21-notices and ads, Republic Beverages $13422.29-merchandise, Ryan’s Candy $196.36-supplies and resale, SD Dept. of Revenue $24.00-lab fees, SD Retirement System $5980.76-contributions, SD Supplemental Retirement $175.00-contributions, Sheehan Mack Sales $137.47-repairs, Sioux Valley Coop $4234.05-fuel, Sportsmans Cove $14.97-supplies, Thomas Bouregy $112.10-books, Wayne’s Heating $236.65-parts and labor, WEB Water $13166.70-water, Webster Lumber $19.99-supplies, Webster Public School $2400.00-maintenance agreement, Webster Scale $36.69-parts, Webster Tire Service $179.90-labor and supplies, City of Webster $34.25-apply bond, Virginia Engstrom $65.75-refund bond, Dacotah Bank $33.15-service charges, Payroll taxes $8245.48. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Grimes to approve the Finance, Police & Liquor reports. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Grimes to approve the invoice from Helms & Associates in the amount of $5,635.38 for the environmental assessment at the airport. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
7:00 p.m. Jerod Heinz asked the council about getting insurance through the city for the Tour DeKota bike event on June 10th. Heinz stated the ride averages about 800 riders and the Chamber is making plans for activities while the riders are here that night. Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Grimes acknowledging and supporting the efforts of the Chamber and covering this special event under the City’s insurance. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The City has been informed that the annual payment from the National Guard for the armory maintenance and use agreement will be $4,800.00 effective January 1, 2010.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to approve the mayor signing the grant agreement with SD Dept. of Ag. The $1,000.00 grant will be used to purchase trees and cost share with homeowners to replace trees on boulevards. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried. An ad will be put in the paper about tree varieties available.
Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Dorsett approving Justin Carlson to take the Water Distribution I exam in Sioux Falls on February 11th. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Pribyl to approve Danny Valsvig attend the Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution class in Deadwood, April 6th-8th. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Klungseth to designate City Hall as an assistance site for the Census Bureau. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The council gave first reading of Ordinance #455 with a motion by Pribyl, seconded by Grimes, amending 2009 Appropriation Ordinance to include a budget for the Industrial Fund. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Grimes to advertise for summer help in the following departments: street, cemetery, golf, pool, parks and rec. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Klungseth, seconded by Pribyl to approve Scott Sjurson to attend the Golf Course Superintendent’s Conference in Sioux Falls on March 8th-11th. 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 $2.495, #2 Diesel $2.385, #1 Diesel $2.705. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Other business: The council acknowledged the Outstanding Business award presented to the City maintenance crews by the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce. The assistance provided by Scott Bierschbach and Butch Hoverstadt in wiring the nativity scene on the golf course was recognized by the council. Discussion was held about meeting with departments to review proposed job descriptions. The auditors have sent the 2008 audit to Pierre for review. Property owners not shoveling sidewalks, especially in the downtown areas were noted. The council approved a purchase of Class A foam for the fire department.
Motion by Dorsett, seconded by Klungseth to adjourn. Motion carried. Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
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Mike Grosek, Mayor
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Linda Hoberg, Finance Officer
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