Geddes City Council Meeting s3

Geddes City Council Meeting Monday, November 9, 2015

The monthly meeting of the Geddes City Council was held in the Finance Office at the Fire Department building. The meeting was called to order by Mayor, Dan Schulte, at 7:30 p.m. with the following council members present: Sharon Ackley, Carol Oberbroekling, Duane Hubers, Mike Krietlow, Raymond Mushitz and Monica Vander Pol. Also present were Dale Larson and Donna Paulson, Finance Officer. Established changes in the agenda were the Planning Commission, building permits and stop sign. Carol Oberbroekling made a motion to approve the October, 2015 minutes. Monica Vander Pol seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. October, 2015 financial reports were presented. A motion was made by Sharon Ackley and seconded by Duane Hubers to approve these reports. Motion carried unanimously. November, 2015 disbursements were presented. Ray Mushitz made a motion to approve the November, 2015 disbursements and Mike Krietlow seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Bills as followed were paid: To Whom CK # Total All Description NorthWestern Energy 4792 $1,141.28 Electricity VOID 4793 VOID VOID Randall Comm Water 4794 $2,516.80 Water Dist. Randall Comm Water 4795 $42.84 Bacteria Dist. Sample Midstate DWD $366.97 Phone/Internet Communications Geddes Farmers Coop 4796 $34.97 Ethanol Charles Mix County 4797 $118.38 Publishing News Rural Development DWD $2,030.00 Sewer payment Dan Schulte 4798 $92.35 Salary Sharon Ackley 4799 $78.50 Salary Duane Hubers 4800 $78.50 Salary Mike Krietlow 4801 $101.59 Salary Raymond Mushitz 4802 $78.50 Salary Carol Oberbroekling 4803 $78.50 Salary Monica Vander Pol 4804 $78.50 Salary Donna Paulson 4805 $1,260.44 Wages Dale Larson 4806 $599.59 Wages Richard Strehlow 4807 $97.72 Wages/Cable IRS DWD $416.23 Payroll Tax Whalen Law Office 4808 $125.00 Retainer fee Department of Revenue 4809 $30.00 Total Coliform Geddes Coop Elevator 4810 $71.50 Tordon Heiman Fire Equipment 4811 $76.88 Ext. Service Jones Supply 4812 $37.00 Paper towels Berens Excavating 4813 $3,010.21 Cub Stop & Pit Nancy Britton 4814 $38.00 Water dep.ref. Bill Harron 4815 $16.00 Water dep.ref. SDML Workmen's Comp 4816 $498.00 2016 Renewal Fd. SD Asso. Of Code 4817 $40.00 2016 Dues Enforcem. SD Finance Officer's 4818 $40.00 2016 Dues Asso. SD Municipal League 4819 $373.56 16 Mbrsp. Dues Total $ 13,567.81 Maintenance report: Dale Larson reported that he picked up piles of branches/leaves, sprayed at the athletic complex, ditches and First Street, filled potholes, assisted in fixing a curb stop, mowed at the pump house and at 2 residences, contacted Berens on a leak in the farmer’s pit, emptied garbages, pushed in the burned the dump, shut off 6 waters, winterized the restrooms at the athletic complex, lowered the lagoon levels and fixed a wheel bearing in the mower. Old Business: Clean up efforts were discussed and Donna was informed to send an individual a letter. New Business: A new water meter has not been installed at the Athletic Complex. After discussion, the council agreed to buy a pit from Randall Community Water District and have it installed. 2016 Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License Applications were received from the Lone Tree Steakhouse for package (off-sale) liquor and retail (on-sale) liquor. Duane Hubers made a motion to approve these applications. Monica Vander Pol seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2016 Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License Applications were received from the Blue Room. Carol Oberbroekling made a motion to approve these applications. Ray Mushitz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. There was a 2003 mosquito control sprayer for sale in the SD Municipalities magazine. Donna called and inquired about the sprayer and informed the council that the Town of Wolsey was asking $1900.00. After discussion, Sharon Ackley made a motion to purchase the sprayer. Mike Krietlow seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Donna asked the council if they wanted to continue to pay $75.00 to the American Legion for electricity. Ray Mushitz made a motion to pay the American Legion $75.00. Mike Krietlow seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Donna asked the council if a vacuum cleaner could be purchased for the Finance Office. The council informed Donna to look for a vacuum. Sharon Ackley reported that Brian Oberbroekling and Stephanie Hubers’ positions on the Planning Commission expires in November, 2015. Carol Oberbroekling made a motion to appoint Brian Oberbroekling and Stephanie Hubers to the Planning Commission. Monica Vander Pol seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Duane Hubers inquired if a building permit application would be needed in order for an antique vehicle to be moved into town and if fire pits were built. After discussion, it was agreed that a building permit would be needed for the fire pits. The stop sign on the corner of the old Café lot was removed from its holder by someone. Dale Larson was informed to put up another sign Water testing is safe at this time. Duane Hubers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Carol Oberbroekling seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

______Dan Schulte, Mayor Donna Paulson, Finance Office “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.”