Minutes - March 9, 2015 Newell Commissioners Meeting
TOWN OF NEWELL
MARCH 9, 2015 Newell Commissioners Meeting
The Town of Newell Commissioners met in a regular session at 1800 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wolff followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Finance Officer Parrow called the roll call; Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Howie, Commissioner Srstka, Commissioner Youngberg and Mayor Wolff. All present except Commissioner Howie and Commissioner Srstka.
Adopt the Agenda: Motion by Commissioner Adams, 2nd by Commissioner Youngberg; to adopt the 9 March, 2015 agenda after moving number 11 up to after number 6. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Youngberg, 2nd by Commissioner Adams; to approve the minutes of the 9 February 2015 Commissioners Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approving Bills: Motion by Commissioner Youngberg, 2nd by Commissioner Adams; to approve February bills, after a decision was heard on paying a bill for a door fixed at the bar. All in favor. Motion carried.
FEBRUARY PAYROLL: FINANCE OFFICE $1640.03; GOV’T BLDGS $769.30; STREET DEPT $1170.36; SNOW REMOVAL $577.60; PEST/WEED CONTROL $124.94; LANDFILL $532.84; CEMETERY $81.62; PARKS DEPT $609.40; LIBRARY $864.19; MUSEUM $167.87; BAR/LQ STORE $10101.68 WATER DEPT $2322.78; SEWER DEPT $1656.99- TOTAL PAYROLL $20619.60
CLAIMS: AVERA HEALTH $2093.54 SERVICES;BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS $498.39;CLINT BAKER $37.01 GOODS;BANYON DATA SYSTEMS $295.00 SERVICES;BHP $5374.23 SERVICES;BH WEEKLY $86.55 SERVICES;BLACK HILLS AUTO CARE $10.90 SERVICES;BUTTE CO SHERIFF $4093.74 SERVICES;BUTTE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS $30.00 DEED;CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING $1108.90 GOODS;CITY OF NEWELL $703.81 SERVICES;COCA COLA $96.00 GOODS;COMPANION CORPORATION $299.00 GOODS;CONWAY RON $75.00 SERVICES;DAKOTA BUSINESS CENTER $284.18 COPIER CONTRACT; DAKOTA LUMBER $43.28 GOODS;DENR $10.00 SERVICES;EAGLE SALES $3810.35; SERVICES;ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV $75.00 SERVICES;FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA $2129.85 GOODS;FISHER BEVERAGE $1355.20 GOODS;FREDERICSKON LAW OFFICE $698.50 SERVICES;HAWKINS $380.50 GOODS;HD SUPPLY WATER WORKS $270.00 SUPPLIES;HOMESTEAD MAINTENANCE $306.00 GOODS;HOWDYS $180.02 GOODS;J & D PRECAST INC $510.00 GOODS;JOHNSON BROS WESTERN $1613.01 GOODS;KARI HEATHER $42.38 MILAGE;KEOLKER MIKE $28.25 SERVICES; LANDPHERE GLORIA $915.00 SERVICES;MICHAEL TODD & COMPANY $806.75 GOODS;NEWELL RANCH SUPPLY $182.21 GOODS; NEWELL SERVICE CENTER $148.96 SERVICES;PARKER LARRY $10.49 GOODS;NEWELL STOP N SHOP $308.77 GOODS;NORTHERN HILLS COLLECTIONS $33.66 GOODS; NORTHERN TRUCK EQUIPMENT $9678.50 GOODS;PETTY CASH $7.29 GOODS;POSTMASTER $136.00 GOODS;POWERPLAN $48.07 GOODS; QUILL $287.64 GOODS;REFUSE SOLUTIONS $4173.05 SERVICES;REPUBLIC $3027.28 GOODS;REGIONAL MEDICAL CLINICS $51.00 SERVICES;S & S R ROADRUNNER $518.80 SAND CREEK PRINTING $244.01 GOODS; SERVALL UNIFORM $317.93 GOODS;DARLENE STAPP $20.00 RETURN OF PAYMENT; SCOTT MARTY $220.00 GOODS;SD RETIREMENT $1492.34 SERVICES;SWAN RON $1146.74 SERVICES; VERIZON WIRELESS $77.16 SERVICES; WRCTC $693.58 SERVICES; GRAND TOTAL: $51072.51
Millie Hanson & Tyus Olson- Hometown Heroes program through WIT Coalition: Millie Hanson &Tyus Olson from the WIT Coalition did a presentation on Hometown Heroes a program that was made possible through the South Dakota 4-H Foundation.
Committee Reports: Finance Office: Finance Officer Parrow- Sheriff Office: Sheriff Lamphere- Liquor Store Bar Manager Barnes – Museum: Museum Curator Velder - Library: Written report by Librarian Kari – Fire Department: Fire Chief Piehl -Building Inspector/Ordinance Officer: Perry -Public Works: Foremen Parker - Ambulance: Mike Keolker Motion by Commissioner Adams, 2nd by Commissioner Youngberg; to approve the committee reports. All in favor. Motion carried.
Citizen’s Comments and Concerns: None were heard
Commissioners Comments and Concerns: Were heard and appreciated
Dorchie Duncan- Complaint on dogs: Discussion was heard on a complaint that was filed on dogs that were not following the City Ordinance. Mayor said it would be best to call the sheriff’s office who we have a contract with at the time of occurance so it can be dealt with right away and a complaint can be made. Building Inspector/Ordinance Officer Perry read the licensing part of the ordinance and had said that all dogs and animals including cats need to be licensed and cannot be running at large.
2014 Annual Drinking Water Report: The 2014 annual drinking water report was presenting and discussed. With being in compliance a report can be obtained on the cityofnewell.com and at the Board of Equalization Meeting on March 16, 2015 and April 9,th 2015 Commissioners Meeting and in the Finance Office.
Quote for City Hall Floor: Motion by Commissioner Adams, 2nd by Commissioner Youngberg; to table the quote for the city hall floor from Marc for $2218.33 until April’s meeting so Finance Officer Parrow can check the schedule of city hall for a good clear opening and the budget. All in favor. Motion carried.
Cancellation of Municipal Election: The Municipal Election that was to be held on the 14th of April 2015 has been cancelled due to Michael Keolker who ran for a 3 year term for the office of Mayor ran unopposed. Michael Keolker will take office in May’s meeting. However, there will be a school board election at city hall on April 14th . Please remember to come cast your votes.
2014 Annual Report: Finance Officer Parrow presented the 2014 annual report to the Mayor and Commissioners. Motion by Commissioner Youngberg, 2nd by Commissioner Adams; to approve the 2014 annual report and then send the report into the state. All in favor. Motion carried.
Adjourn Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Youngberg, 2nd by Commissioner Adams; to adjourn the 9 March, 2015 regular Commissioners meeting at 1915 All in favor. Motion carried.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE ON MONDAY APRIL 13 AT 1800
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING ON MONDAY MARCH 16 AT 1800
Published March18, 2015
Jennifer Parrow, Finance Officer
Mike Wolff, Mayor