Beresford City Council

August 1, 2011

The Beresford City Council met in regular session in the City Library Community Room on Monday August 1, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Members present: Mayor Jim Fedderson presiding, Gerald Dahlin, Troy Doeden, Tom Erickson, Gary Lambert, and Art Schott.

Also present: Kathy Moller, Finance Officer, Jerry Zeimetz, City Administrator, and Bob Frieberg, City Attorney.

Absent: Teresa Kaltenbach.

Adopt Agenda: A motion to adopt the agenda was made by Erickson, second by Doeden, motion carried.

Minutes: Lambert made the motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on July 18, 2011 seconded by Dahlin, motion carried.

Public Forum and Visitors

Tarz Mullinix – Beresford Volunteer Fire Dept.: Fire Chief Mullinix addressed the Council about replacing the 1988 Luverne Pumper Fire Truck with a 1989 Grumman 102’ Aerial Fire Truck. Mullinix dispersed a handout with pictures and specs of the truck. Mullinix discussed with Council the benefits of this truck, and the value of the existing truck. Erickson made the motion to authorize Chief Mullinix to request a viewing of the truck and for Council to pursue financial options. Lambert seconded the motion; all present Council Members voted aye, motion carried.

Dept. Head Reports

Jay Nordquist – Electric Supt.:

§  Received a quote of approximately $1,749.00 to fix the Welcome to Beresford sign. The cost of repair will be brought to the Chamber and Development Corporation meetings. Tabled to the August 15, 2011 Council Meeting.

§  Will be attending a Meeting with the State on August 2, 2011 in Mitchell to discuss electric needs for the snow gates along the interstate.

§  Notified the Council that part time employee Andrew Eidem is close to his 1000 hours.

§  Working with Don Hubert on a bid to clean out the area located behind the homes on East Willow to the Catholic Church. Drainage is becoming a problem. The project will take place in the fall.

Bill Sebern – Street/Water/Sewer Supt.:

§  The Street Dept. had been using the States paver & skid however, they need it back, and are now using Union Counties. Sebern found a 90’s model that is refurbished; he gave a description of the equipment and explained the benefits of owning the machine. Erickson made the motion to authorize purchase contingent of Bill Sebern’s inspection. Dahlin seconded the motion, all present Council Members voted aye, motion carried.

§  Notified Council that the Street Department is in need of replacing a dump truck.

§  Gave a progress report on the soccer fields out at Legends of Gold.

Kathy Moller – Electric Dept. P/T position: Moller informed the Council that JUTS program employee Andrew Eidem has surpassed his 1000 hours. The hours worked over 40 in a week are subject to overtime pay at time and one-half. The consensus of the Council was to pay him accordingly.

Committee / Mayor Reports:

Gary Lambert and Art Schott – Beresford Municipal Telephone Company: Lambert and Schott met with Telephone Superintendent Todd Hansen. Lambert informed the Council to be prepared for a possible reduction to income received from access settlements. Hansen is currently working on a high definition package and looking at adding two new channels to the expanded basic lineup. The Committee was asked to consider joining the National Telephone Coop Association.

Old Business

2nd Reading Ordinance #03-2011 to amend ward boundaries for City of Beresford: Ordinance 03-2011, an ordinance amending sections 7-2 through section 7-5 of the Beresford City ordinances and defining the ward boundaries for the City of Beresford was given its second reading and adopted on a motion by Dahlin, Doeden seconded the motion. All present Council Members voted aye, motion carried.

Unlicensed vehicles in zoning districts other than residential: Zeimetz dispersed a draft adding additional information to public nuisances ordinance within the City of Beresford. Council was asked to review. Tabled to the August 15, 2011 Council Meeting.

New Business

Lincoln County Transfer Station’s Future: Zeimetz discussed the Lincoln County Transfer Station’s future. If they are to lose any more funding, it is possible that the station would shut down. Beresford City currently uses both the Vermillion and Lincoln County Transfer Stations. The City would have to submit a 90-day notice to opt out for 2012. No action taken.

P/T Lifeguard: Park Superintendent Kelly Knutson is requesting to hire Taylor Jensen part time at the Swimming Pool to help fill hours for the month of August. Lambert made the motion to approve hiring Taylor Jensen at $7.25/hr. Schott seconded the motion; all present Council Members voted aye, motion carried.

Discussion & Information Items

Special Meeting August 8 at 7:00 pm – financial discussion: Council was reminded of the financial planning meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm Monday August 8, 2011. Contact Kathy Moller if a Council Members would like to add anything to the agenda.

Beresford Community Bus Funding: The education & transportation committee met with Winnie Jo of Rural Office of Community Service. The program is looking at a possible 30% funding cut. Winnie Jo is looking for ideas to keep the service going. Current fees have already changed for trips to Sioux Falls. A letter to the editor will be in the Beresford Republic. Council was asked to write letters to our Politicians expressing the need for the community bus.

Payment of Bills:

A motion was made by Lambert, second by Schott, to approve payment of the bills listed below, motion carried.

AAA Collections, employee garnishment, $77.84; Aarons Pro Window Cleaning, service, $30.00; AFLAC, group insurance, $1,847.71;

Badger Communications, resale, $335.08; Baker & Taylor, books, $1,678.14; Barbara Hansdahle, refund, $33.10; Beal Distributing, beer, $10,723.45; Beresford Cablevision, monthly billing, $181.00; Beresford Fire Dept., advertising, $100.00;Beresford Municipal Telephone, monthly billing, $4,633.98; Beresford Municipal Utilities, monthly billing, $13,687.85; Border States Electric, resale, $245.36; Brookings/Swiftel, toll, $2.01; Brown & Saenger, supplies, $46.40; Carlson’s Body Shop, tire installation, $72.00;

Carlson’s Heating & Cooling, equipment repair, $175.44; CC Golf Company, resale, $90.00; Cedar Shore Hotel, registration fee, $79.00;

Chesterman Co, resale, $851.19; CHR, internet repair, $200.00; Concrete Materials, asphalt mix, $1,328.80; Conklin, Deb, reimburse operating supplies, $485.66; Conklin, Mike, reimburse operating supplies, $23.32; Consortia Consulting by Telec, consulting fee, $4,030.00; Dakota Beverage, beer, $7,661.10; DeRaad Heating & Cooling, service, $337.48; Dynamic Business Solutions, lab service, $275.00; Ende, Dale, used golf balls, $30.00; Engbarth Directional Drilling, new construction, $58,226.12;

Farwest Line Specialties, safety clothing, $916.51; Fastenal Company, equipment repair, $88.36; Fillingsness, Geoff, building permits, $573.65; First Savings Bank, fed excise tax, $1,473.43; Gall’s Inc., clothing allowance, $155.93; Goltz, Renee, clothing allowance, $98.50; Graham Tire Co, tires, $397.50; Hawkins Water Treatment, chemicals, $2,642.99; Homestead Bldg. Supplies, materials, $183.74;

IBEW Local #426, Union dues, $692.00; Jacobson, Dean, safety equipment, $30.00; Jay’s Construction, street improvement, $22,113.18;

John Deere Landscapes, ball field maintenance, $12.80; Johnson Brothers, on/off sale liquor, $4,572.08;

Kansas City Life Insurance, group insurance, $161.42; Knife River Midwest, asphalt mix, $756.40; Knology, central office repair, $47.50;

Landmark Audiobooks, audiobooks, $15.24; Larson, David A, internet repair, $1,200.00; Lincoln Co Economic Development, LCEDA dues, $750.00; Loren Fischer Disposal, garbage hauling contract, $5,029.70; McLeod’s Printing, office supplies, $146.03; MidAmerican Energy, natural gas, $126.54; Midwest Tape, DVD’s, $485.79; Midwest Turf & Irrigation, equipment repair, $247.56; Moller, Kathy, mileage, $37.75; Mr Golf Car, lease cars, $2,400.00; Muller Auto Parts, repairs & maintenance, $346.63; Nielsen, Karen, refund, $15.29;

Northern Tool & Equipment, tools, $54.87; Office Elements, copier lease, $109.39; Olson’s Hardware, operating supplies, $1,685.86;

Papa Murphy’s Pizza, resale, $334.20; PepsiAmericas, resale, $403.07; Prinsco, Bright Energy Solutions Rebate, $2,500.00;

Printing Plus, office supplies, $6.00; Qwest Communications, toll settlement, $107.86; Queen City Wholesale, resale, $1,807.11;

Quill Corporation, office supplies, $46.74; Rasmussen, Beth, mileage, $75.48; Republic National Distribution, on/off sale liquor, $5,306.94; SD Dept. of Health, lab fees, $274.00; SD Library Association, registration fee, $180.00;

SD Library Network, membership, $650.00; SD Network, call name, $99.32; SD Solid Waste Management Assoc, registration fees, $100.00; SD State Radio Communications, teletype service, $2,250.00; SD Supplemental Retirement Plan, SDSRP, $620.00;

Simplot Soilbuilders, chemical, $964.35; Sioux Falls Business Journal, renewal, $19.28; Steeneck Enterprises, safety equipment, $101.52; Stuart C Irby Co, safety glasses, $133.66; Tiedeman Refrigeration, equipment repair, $778.64; Toshiba Business Solutions, copier lease, $236.99; United Parcel Service, shipping fees, $86.61; Universal Publications, advertising, $250.00;

USAC, schools & libraries, $3,132.38; VanBallegooyen, Rob, safety equipment, $30.00; VanBallegooyen, Rob, reimburse internet supplies, $52.38; Variety Foods, food, $867.00; Verizon Wireless, cell phone service, $698.78; Walt’s Homestyle Food, resale, $54.00;

Wastell, Brittany, refund, $54.31; Wellmark, group health insurance, $30,331.05; Wells Fargo Remittance Center, credit card charges, $3,761.03; Zeimetz, Jerry, car allowance, $300.00.

July 2011 Payroll Total:

Finance $4,772.81; Gov’t Bldg. $160.90; Police $15,673.84; Dispatch $12,007.94; Street $8,473.34; Parks $2,732.68; Liquor $6,494.56; Water $6,622.34; Electric $23,669.46; Sewer $4,232.54; Telephone $24,953.93; Rubble/Recycling $1,366.50; City Council $5,625.00; Library $6,144.51; Bldg. Inspector $240.00; Swimming Pool $10,034.28; City Administrator $5,915.20; Golf Course $8,538.04; Clubhouse $10,719.02; Event Center $914.17.

Executive Session: A motion was made by Erickson seconded by Dahlin to go into executive session to discuss a contract negotiation at 9:12 p.m. Motion carried.

Regular session reconvened at 9:25p.m. No action taken.

Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. on a motion by Doeden, second by Schott, motion carried.

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Kathy Moller, Finance Officer

Recorded by Elaine Johnson