Geddes City Council Meeting s2

Geddes City Council Meeting Monday, August 11, 2014

The monthly meeting of the Geddes City Council was held in the Community Building meeting room. The meeting was called to order by Mayor, Dan Schulte, at 7:30 p.m. with the following council members present: Duane Hubers, Lawrence Jaeger, Mike Krietlow, Ray Mushitz, Carol Oberbroekling and Sharon Ackley. Also present were Dale Larson, Jerry Ackley, Karen Janousek, Eric Prunty, Gary Konechne, Sandy Gant and Donna Paulson, Finance Officer. Established changes in the agenda were dogs, old library building and insurance on playground equipment. Ray Mushitz made a motion to approve the July, 2014 minutes. Lawrence Jaeger seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. July, 2014 financial reports were presented. A motion was made by Carol Oberbroekling and seconded by Sharon Ackley to approve these reports. Motion carried unanimously. August, 2014 disbursements were presented. Duane Hubers made a motion to approve the August, 2014 disbursements and Mike Krietlow seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Bills as followed were paid: To Whom CK # Total All Description NorthWestern Energy 4391 $999.98 Electricity Randall Comm Water 4392 $2,931.70 Water Dist. Randall Comm Water 4393 $59.41 Bacteria Dist. sample Midstate DWD $145.68 Phone/Interne Communications t Geddes Farmers Coop 4394 $398.70 Gas/HTB/Dies el Rural Development DWD $2,030.00 Sewer payment Dallas Kok 4395 $58.00 Garbage serv. Charles Mix County 4396 $93.74 Publishing News Dan Schulte 4397 $138.52 Salary Sharon Ackley 4398 $55.41 Salary Duane Hubers 4399 $78.50 Salary Lawrence Jaeger 4400 $78.50 Salary Mike Krietlow 4401 $78.50 Salary Raymond Mushitz 4402 $78.50 Salary Carol Oberbroekling 4403 $78.50 Salary Donna Paulson 4404 $1,043.78 Wages Dale Larson 4405 $846.39 Wages Richard Strehlow 4406 $369.40 Wages IRS DWD $471.51 Payroll tax Whalen Law Office 4407 $125.00 Retainer fee Department of 4408 $13.00 Total Coliform Revenue First State Insurance 4409 $1,930.75 Qtrly. Ins. Prem. Main Street Designs, 4410 $2,637.91 Xmas décor. Inc. Titan Machinery 4411 $48.75 Filter United Systems 4412 $115.00 Billing cards Technology Presto-X 4413 $82.40 Sentricon Serv. Kinsey Schuman 4414 $75.00 Water deposit Total $ 15,062.53 Maintenance report: Dale Larson reported that they have sprayed around the fences and under the bleachers at the Athletic Complex, mowed, sprayed around the lagoons, bladed the gravel on third street, picked up chips on main street and picked up garbage at the Athletic Complex. Old Business: Eric Prunty, Brosz Engineering, reported to the council that shipments of the new water meters should be arriving in the next couple of weeks. The bid from Konechne Heating & Cooling was presented to the council for installing the new water meters. Duane Hubers made a motion to accept the bid from Konechne Heating & Cooling. Carol Oberbroekling seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Gary Konechne asked for a listing of all the resident’s addresses. Gary informed the council that he and his son will start installing the new water meters in September and October. Donna will hang up flyers informing residents that Konechne Heating & Cooling will be installing the new meters and residents will be contacted by the company to arrange a date and/or time to have theirs installed. New Business: Karen Janousek, Dakota Senior Meals Program, handed out flyers to the council on the Dakota Senior Meals Program. Karen answered questions regarding the program. No action taken at this time. Sandy Gant informed the council that the Geddes Civic Club will be celebrating their 100th year in 2015. In celebration of the Civic Club, they have purchased 3 trash cans that will be placed by the First State Bank, Lone Tree Steakhouse and Museum. Carol Oberbroekling made a motion for the Civic Club to place the new trash cans at the above locations. Duane Hubers seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Jerry Ackley informed the council that the new fiber optic cable box has been placed close to his water shut off. Jerry is afraid that the fiber optic box could get caught in clearing snow from the alley and does not want the water shut off to get broken. Jerry was informed that Midstate Communications should be contacted on the placement of the fiber optic box. Jerry Ackley also informed the council that there is no road access from 8th & Main Avenue to the alley. Jerry stated that a couple of trees might have to be removed and it needs to be mowed. Several council members will look into this matter after the meeting. Donna Paulson informed the council that she was recently informed that there is a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for a water application. This fee is in addition to the $75.00 deposit for services to the property. Donna will make up a water application for this nonrefundable fee. Donna informed the council that a complaint was received regarding dogs defecating on the grounds at the Multi-Purpose Room. Letter will be sent. Donna informed the council that she was contacted by a person interested in the old library building. Donna was informed to contact Tim Whalen regarding the building. Donna asked the council about insurance on the new playground equipment at the city park. The council advised Donna to get quotes for liability only and also with coverage on the equipment. Building permit applications from Mark Meis and Jeff Struck were presented to the council. Duane Hubers made a motion to approve these applications. Lawrence Jaeger seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Water testing is safe at this time. Sharon Ackley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Mike Krietlow seconded this motion. Motion carried unanimously.

______Dan Schulte, Mayor Donna Paulson, Finance Officer

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