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Geddes City Council Meeting Monday, May 13, 2019 The monthly meeting of the Geddes City Council was held at the City Finance Office in Geddes, SD. The meeting was called to order by Mayor, Dan Schulte, at 7:30 p.m. with the following council members present: Raymond Mushitz, Mike Krietlow, Andy Kok, Monica Vander Pol and Sharon Ackley. Also present were Dale Larson, Rich Strehlow, Ron Gillen, Duane and Stephanie Hubers, Patrice Mushitz, Jennifer DeJong and Donna Paulson, Finance Officer. Established change to the agenda was clean up. Ray Mushitz made a motion to approve the April, 2019 minutes. Monica Vander Pol seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. April, 2019 financial reports were presented. A motion was made by Andy Kok and seconded by Mike Krietlow to approve these reports. Motion carried unanimously. May, 2019 disbursements were presented. Ray Mushitz made a motion to approve the May, 2019 disbursements and Sharon Ackley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Bills as followed were paid:To WhomCK # Total All DescriptionNorthWestern Energy5888 $ 1,242.56 ElectricityRandall Comm Water Dist.5889 $ 1,402.70 314,000 gals.Randall Comm Water Dist.5890 $ 44.83 Bacteria sampleGeddes Farmers Coop5891 $ 89.24 Gas/ClearCharles Mix Co. News5892 $ 211.19 PublishingMidstate CommunicationsDWD $ 165.12 Phone/InternetRural DevelopmentDWD$2,030.00 Sewer paymentDan Schulte5893$138.52 SalarySharon Ackley5894$78.50 SalaryAndy Kok5895$78.50 SalaryMike Krietlow5896$78.50 SalaryRaymond Mushitz5897$78.50 SalaryCarol Oberbroekling5898$78.50 SalaryMonica Vander Pol5899$78.50 SalaryDonna Paulson5900$1,188.32 WagesDale Larson5901$477.91 WagesRichard Strehlow5902$345.16 WagesRobert Hotchkiss5903$110.82 WagesIRSDWD$568.96 Payroll taxWhalen Law Office5904$125.00 Retainer feeDepartment of Revenue5905$30.00 Total ColiformBank West Insurance5906$2,247.00 Qtr. Ins. Prem.Geddes General Store5907$39.38 Bolts/Battery/etc.Brosz Engineering, Inc.5908$3,500.00 Plans/DevelopmSD Asso. Of Rural Water5909$345.00 Annual duesCountry Florist5910$40.00 PlantAmazonCC$62.78 Battery back-upTOTAL $ 14,875.49 Maintenance report: Dale Larson reported that they picked up branch piles, cleared snow on main street, put water meters on and turned on the water, got mowers ready and Rich has mowed 3 times, emptied garbage cans, fixed the door on the north shed, fixed a couple water meters, lowered the lagoons, sharpened the chain on the chain saw, ordered weights for the skid loader, fixed the drinking fountain at the city park and pushed up the dump. Dale was informed to take the old skid steer to Dave Kranig to see how much it would take to fix it.Old Business: The council was informed that the city purchased 324,020 gallons of water and billed for 272,392, for a loss of 51,628 gallons of water. Ron Gillen, Brosz Engineering, reported that there were 6 items needed in order to finish our funding application and those items have been submitted. Our application with DENR should now be complete. Ron reported on the drainage issues in town. Some of the pipes are too small and should be a minimum size of 30” – 36”. Ron stated that a proposal would have a $1500.00 limit. Mike Krietlow made a motion to allow Ron Gillen to do a proposal. Andy Kok seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Monica Vander Pol made a motion to adjourn as old council at 8:00 p.m. Sharon Ackley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor, Dan Schulte, called the meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m. with the new council. New Business: Dan Schulte appointed Ray Mushitz and Andy Kok back to the council. Oath of Office was read and signed by Ray Mushitz and Andy Kok. Mayor, Dan Schulte, made the following committee recommendations:Water/Sewer: Ray Mushitz and Andy KokStreet/Alley: Mike Krietlow and Andy KokPark/Recreation: Carol Oberbroekling and Monica Vander PolLiquor: Sharon Ackley, Ray Mushitz and Monica Vander PolEmployee and Law Enforcement: Sharon Ackley and Ray MushitzBudget/Insurance: Carol Oberbroekling and Mike KrietlowCity Attorney: Tim WhalenBank: Bank WestNewspaper: Charles Mix County NewsPresident of the Council: Mike KrietlowVice President: Carol OberbroeklingA motion was made by Sharon Ackley to approve these recommendations. Ray Mushitz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The council was informed by Jennifer DeJong that a new concession stand will be built at the arena by the Saddle Club, 4-H Club and volunteers. Discussion was held on who is responsible to carry the insurance on the building. Jennifer DeJong and Patrice Mushitz will do some checking on this. The council was informed that the investments that were under First State Bank has now been changed to Bank West. The savings account has been closed and that money was put into a money market fund. The 2018 Annual Report was reviewed by the council. Ray Mushitz made a motion to approve the 2018 Annual Report. Mike Krietlow seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the Brumbaugh property. Donna will send him a letter reminding him of the deadline. Donna informed the council that she received an email on the 2019 WNV Prevention Grant. Deadline for this grant is June 1, 2019. Andy Kok made a motion to apply for this grant in the amount of $3500.00. Monica Vander Pol seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award was awarded to the City of Geddes for supplying safe drinking water to the public. Certificate of Achievement will be displayed at the city finance office. The 2019 – 2020 Alcoholic Beverage application for the Blue Room was presented to the council. Sharon Ackley made a motion to approve the application. Andy Kok seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The 2019 – 2020 Alcoholic Beverage application for the Lone Tree was presented to the council. Mike Krietlow made a motion to approve the application. Ray Mushitz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the open container requirements. The council decided that an open container permit would need to be approved at the meeting prior to the event. Donna was informed to publish an ad on this. Sharon Ackley brought before the council an issue regarding old mattresses, couches, chairs, etc. After discussion, Dan stated that he will talk to Dave DuFrain. Donna informed the council about the conversation that the Code Enforcement Officer, Rob Hotchkiss, has been having with individuals regarding their property. The old Hotel was also a part of the conversation. Rob and a council member will get on the agenda for a county commissioner meeting to discuss the old Hotel. The council was also informed that cats could be trapped and relocated out of town, but the traps would have to be checked every day. Water testing is safe at this time. Monica Vander Pol made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Sharon Ackley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously._________________________________________________________________________________Dan Schulte, MayorDonna Paulson, Finance Officer“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.” ................
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