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Official ProceedingsCity of Herreid

February 10, 2020The Herreid City Council

was called to order by Mayor Gary Weismantel on the above date at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The following mem-bers were present: A. Dupper, T. Fuehrer, P. Weisbeck, B. Rossow, with A. McNeil and K. Rossow absent. Also present were: M. Neeley, Finance Officer; R. Goehring, Maintenance Supervisor; and Orland Geigle, Prairie Pioneer. Moved by Dupper, seconded by Fuehrer to approve the agenda; all members present voted aye, motion carried. Moved by Dupper, seconded by B. Rossow to approve the January 15, 2020 meet-ing minutes; all members voted aye, motion carried. The following claims were paid in January 2020: Streets, salary $1,816.55; Sewer, salary $1,692.99; Wa-ter, salary $1,692.99; Finance Office, salary $3,864.58; Baumann's Service, Fuel/Supplies $1,313.59; B & B Contracting, Sewer Project-Mobilization $17,163.12; Campbell Co. Bank, ACH Fees $48.80; Campbell Co. Insurance, Premium $1,056.00; Campbell Co. Sheriff, Services $2,001.51; CES Code Enforcement Spe-cialist, Retainer $1,500.00; Dakota Pump & Con-trol, Repair Pump Station $1,091.84; DENR, Recert $6.00; DENR, Stormwater Permit Fees $100.00; DENR, Discharge Permit $450.00; DVL Fire & Safety , inspec-tion $733.90; Jim Dupper, Services $240.00; Fergu-son Waterworks, Supplies $69.09; Financial Agent, Pay-roll Taxes, $2,108.04; Fresh Start Market, Office Supplies $12.49; Health Pool of SD, Insurance $10.50; Heartland Waste, Garbage Collec-tions $4,425.00; Helms and Associates, Sewer Project-Engineering fees $1,702.25; Herreid Lumber, Supplies $347.34; Herreid Super Stop, Fuel $287.67; MDU, Utili-ties $2,578.07; Municode, Fees $1,990.00; NECOG, Annual Dues $1,637.66; Melinda Neeley, Mileage $101.70; Carol Ottenbacher, Services $80.00; Post Master, Fees $64.00; Prairie Pioneer, Publishing $142.19; Quill Corporation, Office Sup-plies $235.17; Schroeder, Leonard, Deposit Refund $71.50; SD Dept of Health, Water Samples $267.00; SD Dept of Revenue, Sales Taxes $291.10; SD One Call, Locates $1.12; SD Reemployment Assistance, Unemployment Tax $78.81; SD Retirement, Retirement $1,104.54; Servall, Services $25.24; Slater Oil & LP Gas, Propane $1,861.50; St. Jo-seph Const, Repairs Shop Garage Door, $1,208.00; US Bank Trust, Loan – Wastewa-ter $9,079.38; USDA, Loan Sewer $440.00; USDA, Loan Water, $721.00; USDA, Loan Wastewater $1,032.00; Valley Telco, Services $296.50; Visa, Supplies $760.86.

No sheriff’s report was available for January 2020.

In public comments, Coun-cil members have continued to receive complaints related to dogs running loose and excessive barking. City Code prohibits “any dog, or other animal to run at large.” Neeley will send letters to some pet owners. Council members discussed a com-plaint involving Ordinance 2019-06-Pertaining to Re-moving of Snow. Neeley was directed to consult with the City Attorney and Sheriff’s Department.

Heard that B & B Construc-tion has been inquiring about housing for their workers,

while they wait for the ground to thaw so they can begin the new sewer project.

Reviewed Elevation Maps and discussed preparedness for potential flooding. Layne Perman and Kenny Wientjes from Campbell County Sher-iff’s Office and Chad Fuehrer from Herreid Volunteer Fire Department shared that the County is involved in a proj-ect to study Spring Creek, and that current elevation maps are unofficial, but that a project is underway to map the elevations of and identify flood plains within South Da-kota. It is anticipated that the project will be in the Campbell County area in approximately 2-3 years. Perman reported that the Corp of Engineers does not yet have a prediction for area river levels this spring. Council members discussed the need to have sandbags on hand prior to any potential flooding. Perman will forward information about bags avail-able for purchase, T. Fuehrer reported that the City has ample sand available to fill bags, if needed.

Reviewed a complaint report form used by other municipalities in South Da-kota to assist in gathering information about commu-nity concerns and issues. Council discussed the form would help them understand complaints/issues and assist in tracking the number of complaints received. Moved by Weisbeck, seconded by Fuehrer all members present voted aye, motion carried that the Finance Officer is directed to collect forms when com-plaints are communicated to City Hall.

Reviewed End of Year financial reports provided by Herreid Economic Develop-ment Corporation (HEDC).

Heard from Dick Werner, a request to approve two letters of support for Herreid Area Housing Development Inc. (HAHD). Moved by Dupper, seconded by Fuehrer, all members present voted aye, motion carried to approve a letter supporting HAHD ac-quisition of the 4-plex on Elm Street. Moved by Weisbeck, seconded by Fuehrer, all members present voted aye, motion carried to approve a letter supporting HAHD’s efforts to build a twin home within city limits.

Reviewed a proposal by ISG Inc. Engineering to begin planning a pool and pool facilities improvement project. Phase I will meet the current need to inspect the pool, identify the source of the leak and any other con-cerns. Phase II will provide a

conceptual design and cost estimation for an improve-ment project to include cor-rection of Phase I identified issues. Moved by Fuehrer, seconded by B. Rossow, all members present voted aye, motion carried to accept and begin Phase I and Phase II of proposal.

Heard that electrical work at the Water Tower, and re-placement of the streetlight bulbs is still pending, due to contractor availability.

Reviewed DENR Notice of General Air Quality Operating Permit for Grain Elevators Operating in South Dakota. Discussed heavy concentra-tion of particles at elevator in town.

Reviewed DOT Trans-portation Planning Program materials, no action taken as the City already utilizes public transportation through Campbell County.

Reviewed NECOG annual performance report. Noted that the Spring Creek study mentioned by Layne Perman is a project supported by NECOG.

Heard that the SDML An-nual District Meeting is March 25, with registration deadline of March 11.

Heard Board of Equaliza-tion meeting will be held on March 16, meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

MDU Representat ive Jayden Veil presented in-formation about the ongo-ing streetlight replacement project, which requires a new rental agreement with MDU. Replacement of MDU owned current lights with LED fixtures is anticipated to save the City $75 per month. Moved by Weisbeck, second-ed by Dupper, all members present voted aye, motion carried to approve the new rental agreement. Council asked Veil for a cost proposal to include City owned lights in the LED replacement project.

Heard that Alderman Mc-Neil has a scheduling conflict with regular meetings until June.

Heard the active voter counts for Ward 1 (96), Ward 2 (99), and Ward 3 (122). Following info from 2020 Census, City may wish to review Ward boundaries.

Held the first reading of Ordinance 2020-01, An Or-dinance Providing for a Sur-charge for Improvements to Sewer System, for Payment of Revenue Bonds and Yearly Review of the Surcharge. Moved by Dupper, seconded by Fuehrer, all members pres-ent voted aye, motion carried to approve as read.

Heard that South Dakota

Housing Development Au-thority will provide paint and primer for 25 homes to be painted as part of “Paint – South Dakota” for 2020. Di-rected Neeley to forward the materials and applications to local churches in hopes that they will be able to nominate a home, identify volunteers, and apply for the program.

Reviewed utility accounts that are 90 days delinquent.

Heard that $16,165.84 is in a savings account at Camp-bell County Bank. The ac-count represents funds that were deposited as a reserve for a USDA loan that was paid off in 2010. Moved by Dupper, second by B. Rossow; all members present voted aye, motion passed to close sav-ings account and transfer all money in the account to the Water Fund, Reserve Account 602-1075.

Goehring reported that a vendor is scheduled to bale and remove the white goods from the Rubble Site near the end of February. January ef-forts have focused on equip-ment and vehicle repairs and maintenance. Goehring is working to move forward on recommendations from the last Dyke Inspection, includ-ing burning brush pile and securing a camera inspection of culverts. Signatory docu-ments have been completed and approved, Goehring is now able to submit water and lagoon sampling for DENR.

Neeley reported, per Campbell County Insurance, the policy in place at the Sr. Center is adequate for renting the facility out.

School Board has also met and agreed to combine elections with the City, if an election is needed, and three Election workers have been secured. City Council would like to identify an additional worker to be trained as an available worker for future elections.

Neeley submitted an article highlighting Herreid to SDML, Municipalities, magazine that was published in the Feb. edition.

At 9:33 p.m. Fuehrer moved, Dupper seconded to go into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1) personnel. All members present voted aye; motion carried. At 8:50 p.m. Mayor Gary Weismantel declared the Council out of Execu-tive Session at 10:00 p.m. Weisbeck moved, seconded by Dupper, all members pres-ent voted aye, motion passed to approve the following pay scale for Summer Lifeguards: Lifeguard, FT and PT-$9.50/hr first 100 hours, $10.25/

Council ProceedingsTown of Mound City

February 6, 2020 The Town of Mound City,

Board of Trustees, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire-hall. Those present were: Lawrence Goehring, Lona Mickelson, and Finance Of-ficer Kimberly Orth. Absent: Steve Schuetzle Guest: Elaine Kanable, Jane Larson, Melvin Ackerman, Joanne Willey and Shane Benns.

Mickelson made a motion to approve the agenda and Goehring second the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

Mickelson made a mo-tion to approve the minutes from the January meeting. Goehring second the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

Goehring made a motion to approve the financial report of $21,740.77 and pay the bills. Mickelson second the mo-tion. All ayes, motion carried.

Heartland Waste, garbage pickup, $650.00; CamWal, east well, $84.00; Web Water, fire-hall/garden park, $62.71; Campbell County Auditor, law enforcement, $333.59; MDU, electricity, $424.16; Prairie Pioneer, official pro-ceedings & notices, $44.69; CCC District, snow removal, $500.00; Slater Oil & LP Gas, propane, $1,017.52; Bridge City Small Engine, mower repair, $175.03; Bernie Huber, maintenance, $13.50; CC Bank, box rent, $20.00; Orth, salary, $327.84; P. Mickelson, maintenance, $112.62.

Mayor Schuetzle, con-nected via cell phone, at 7:15 p.m. After discussion and with no one rejecting of any said licenses, Goehring made a motion to approve the liquor license transfer of Safehouse Bar & Grill to the

new operator, Joanne Willey. Schuetzle second the mo-tion. Mickelson abstained. All ayes, motion carried. At 7:25 p.m., Schuetzle discon-nected via cell phone.

Mickelson made a motion to accept a money donation to start a fund to buy new Christmas Lights for the Town of Mound City. Goehring second the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

The next regular meeting is set for Monday, March 2nd, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire-hall.

Goehring declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Lawrence Goehring, Vice-Chairman

ATTEST: Kimberly OrthFinance Officer

Published once at the totalapproximate cost of $18.17

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hr 101-200 hours, $11.25/hr 200 + hours - bonus at 101 hours worked and 201 hours worked of $75.00. Head Lifeguard-$11.75/hour. Advertising and recruitment will begin in February.

With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.

The next regularly sched-uled Council meeting will be Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Gary Weismantel, Mayor

ATTEST: Keith Hall,

Melinda Neeley, Finance Officer

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Published once at the totalapproximate cost of $88.78

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Notice of Public Hearing on Resolution

of Intent to Lease Public Real Estate

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held on March 2, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. at the finance office in Pollock, South Dakota. Said public hearing pertains to leasing the former first and second grade room in the Pollock Community Center.

Dated this 12th day of February, 2020

Town of PollockCarl Gjefle

Board PresidentATTEST:

Leanne JakobsenFinance Officer

Published once at the total approximate cost of $6.50

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Campbell County Emergency Numbers

Call 911 orSheriff Lacey Perman

Office 955-3355 • Cell/Text 605/848-2106 Home 762-3250

Deputy Sheriff Flo BorrCell/Text 605/848-2142

Deputy Sheriff/Emergency Manager Layne Perman

Cell 605/850-8883 Campbell County Coroner Bob Huber

Home 437-2998 • Work 437-2457Deputy Campbell Co. Coroner Dena Hanson

Home 437-2450 • Cell 605/848-3497

Campbell County Ambulance

911Herreid Fire Department

437-2980Mound City Fire Department

955-3330Pollock Fire Department

889-2330

Delores Kluckman and Darlene Binfet were to Bis-marck last Sunday and re-turned home on Monday.

Delores Kluckman was a visitor of Shirley Dockter on Tuesday. Delores attended the visitation of Albert Dockter on Thursday evening.

Delores Kluckman went to Mobridge Thursday and had coffee at Darlene and Virgil Binfet’s. Faye Jackman was also there.

Delores Kluckman went to Mobridge Saturday to the Legislative Cracker Barrel held at the Pizza Ranch. De-lores took dinner to Virgil and Darlene Binfet and then spent the afternoon with them.

Kim Sjomeling was a visi-tor of Howard and Katherine Sjomeling and Sue Vowell on Monday night.

Sara, Lane, Katherine and Elizabeth Vogel of Hoven came to the Sjomeling’s Tuesday and they spent two nights.

Sue Vowell and Katherine Sjomeling went to the Fam-ily Service of Albert Dockter Thursday night. They visited Edward Langeliers and Lori Nelson of Bismarck who were there.

Katherine Sjomeling at-tended the Albert Dockter funeral on Friday held in the Pollock Lutheran Church.

Gary and Betty Sjomeling took Sue Vowell and Howard and Katherine Sjomeling to Oahe Sunset for Valentine’s Day supper on Friday.

GaleBy Peggy Van Beek