The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on December 11th, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Distance Learning room of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were: Jason White, Lisa Snedeker, Todd Olinger, and Neal Hiemstra. Jodi Doering was absent. Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Becca Grassel, Kylie Pauly, Shannon VanHeerden, Sarah Lieber and Chris Selland. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Neal Hiemstra, the Board approved the meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular board meeting held on November 13th, 2017, were approved as presented on a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Neal Hiemstra. Motion carried.
Sarah Lieber updated the Board on the daycare proposal and a discussion followed. The City has also been approached.
On a motion by Neal Hiemstra, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the claims presented and the November 2017 financial report as follows, motion carried:
GENERAL FUND, Beginning balance: $889,858.95; Add receipts: Taxes $201,505.25; Interest $456.58; Other local $2,818.01; State $107,402.68; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $1,202,041.47; less disbursements: $208,811.37; Cash balance: $993,230.10; Fund balance: $993,230.10.
CAPITAL OUTLAY, Beginning balance: $839,260.48; Add receipts: Taxes $145,596.38; Other local $1,013.55; Federal $0.00. Total to be accounted for: $985,870.41; less disbursements: $49,518.45; Cash balance: $936,351.96; Fund balance: $936,351.96.
SPECIAL EDUCATION, Beginning balance: $351,070.66; Add receipts: Taxes $68,767.71; Other Local $101.00; State $0.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $419,939.37; less disbursements: $23,063.26; Cash balance: $396,876.11; Fund balance: $396,876.11.
PENSION, Beginning balance: $200,484.24; Add receipts: Taxes $0.00; Other local $6.71; Total to be accounted for: $200,490.95; less disbursements: $0.00; Cash balance: $200,490.95; Fund balance: $200,490.95.
FOOD SERVICE, Beginning balance: $35,416.31; Add receipts: Pupil receipts $9,117.00; Adult receipts $361.40; Milk receipts $0.00; Interest $1.44; Other local $297.77; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $7,761.86; Total to be accounted for: $52,955.78; less disbursements: $11,896.89; Cash balance: $41,058.89; Fund balance: $41,058.89.
ENTERPRISE FUND #53, Beginning balance: $81,491.61; Add receipts: Other local $915.00; Total to be accounted for: $82,406.61; less disbursements: $5,681.31; Cash balance: $76,725.30; Fund balance: $76,725.30.
TRUST AND AGENCY, Beginning balance: $28,902.66; Add receipts: Interest $1.23; Pupil activities $3,133.08; Total to be accounted for: $32,036.97; less disbursements: $6,905.34; Fund balance: $25,131.63.
Salaries and benefits for the month of November 2017 were as follows:
General Fund: $144,214.84
Special Education: $20,468.93
Enterprise #53: $5,681.31
Food Service: $5,143.26
GENERAL FUND
A-Ox Welding, Cylinder Rent $55.95
AT&T, Cell Phone $78.83
Brooks Oil, Fuel Oil $1,949.45
Churchill, Manolis, Freemen, Kludt, Shelton & Burns LLP, Legal Fees $136.60
City of Woonsocket, Water Service $31.74
Creative Printing, Girls Basketball Banner Decals $32.80
Double D Body Shop, Windshield Repair – Van $85.00
Express 2, Gas – Mini-Buses/Vehicles $166.82
Express Stop, Gas – Vehicles/Mini-Buses $372.41
Grainger, Pneumatic Thermostat/Cover $348.39
Hauff Mid-America Sports Inc., Basketballs $743.16
Hillyard, Custodian Supplies $1,872.33
[Imprest Fund:
Region Five Band Festival, Entry Fee $25.00
US Post Office, Postage Expense $147.00
Total November Claims: $172.00]
K&D Busing Inc., Regular/Co-Curr Routes $18,320.54
KO’s Pro Service, Repairs/Batteries-Mini-Bus $457.62
Lehr, Dave, Tech. Support Fee $140.00
Lieber, Sarah, Library Books $251.59
Local Lumber, Shop/Custodian Supplies $200.74
Mobymax LLC, Testing Site License – Elementary $1,089.00
NorthWestern Public Service, Electric Service $3,881.33
Office of the Fire Marshall – Boiler Inspection, Boiler Inspection Fee $60.00
Oriental Trading Company, Christmas Craft Supplies $183.69
Petty Cash, Postage Expense $7.00
Santel Communications, Phone/Cable/Internet $289.18
School Specialty, Paper/Supplies $1,574.50
Shape America, PE Conference – A. Rodriguez $165.00
Sportboardz, Record Updates $27.00
Walmart, USB Drives $47.84
Waste Management of WI-MN, Garbage Service $684.86
Woony Foods, Custodian Supplies $8.72
Fund Total: $33,434.09
CAPITAL OUTLAY
A&B Business Equipment, Copier Lease $1,168.45
First National Bank, Qzab Bond Payment – Parking Lot $3,333.33
First National Bank, Interest Payment – Cap Certificates $9,970.00
Koch-Hazard Architects, Architect Design Services $3,834.06
Local Lumber, Garage Insulation Project $1,277.26
Radarsign, Radar Signs $2,655.00
Stockwell Engineers, Topographic Survey $1,650.00
Todd Brueske Constuction, Concrete/Sidewalk Work – Playground $4,383.91
Fund Total: $28,272.01
SPECIAL EDUCATION
First National Bank – Visa, Audible Book Membership – SPED $15.92
Avera St. Lukes, Client Services $896.00
Career Connections, Client Services $147.28
James Valley Education Coop, Special Education Co-Op Payment $14,962.50
Klaas, Lynn, Audible Book Download – Reimbursement $19.83
Palace Transit, Transportation Services – SPED $80.00
SD Department of Human Services, Client Services – Non-Fed Match $44.77
Spurs, Client Services $100.00
Teachers Helper, Special Ed Supplies $405.65
Fund Total: $16,671.95
FOOD SERVICE
Buhls Dry Cleaning, Laundry Service $12.50
Child and Adult Nutritional Services, Food $331.00
Earthgrains Company, Food $208.76
Ramkota, Lodging – Conference $95.00
Variety Food, Food, Supplies, Dishwasher Rent $5,193.96
Woony Foods, Food $13.35
Fund Total: $5,854.57
Chris Selland gave the financial report. Superintendent Weber updated the Board on the addition project. The speed radar signs have been installed with the school district share at approximately $1,200.00. Once again, the Board thanks the local government entities and business contributors for making the radar speed signs possible. The boiler has been inspected and certified by the State Fire Marshall’s office. Congratulations go out to the Food Service Staff for achieving a score of 100 percent on their state inspection completed on November 17th, 2017.
Motion was made by Lisa Snedeker with a second by Neal Hiemstra to approve an executive session at 8:11 p.m. for personnel reasons (SDCL #1-25-2.1) and also for student reasons (SDCL #1-25-2.2). Motion carried. The Board reconvened into regular session at 8:39 p.m.
Motion was made by Todd Olinger with a second by Neal Hiemstra to approve an extra-instruction stipend of $500.00 for Sarah Lieber for first semester 2017 for World of Work and Distance Learning Students. Motion carried. Sarah was paid the $500.00 stipend for the second (spring) of 2016-2017 semester twice in error so to correct this duplicate payment, the actual stipend earned for first semester 2017-2018 will not actually be paid.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the December 11th, 2017, regular board meeting of the Woonsocket Board of Education was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. on a motion by Neal Hiemstra with a second by Lisa Snedeker. Motion carried.
JASON WHITE
Chair
CRYSTAL A. SELLAND
Business Manager

The regular meeting of the Woonsocket City Council was called to order by Mayor Lindy Peterson, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2017, with the following members present: Derek Foos, Jim Steichen, Darin Kilcoin, Joel Rassel, Richard Reider and Brandon Goergen. Others present were Kenny Anderson, Jim VanDenHemel, Lynn Klaas, Sara Lieber, Kylie Pauly, Dayna Rodriguez and Rebecca Grassel.
Motion by Rassel, seconded by Goergen, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Goergen, seconded by Rassel, to approve the November 6, 2017, minutes. Motion carried.
Motion by Reider, seconded by Foos, to approve the financial statement. Motion carried.
Motion by Foos, seconded by Reider, to approve the following bills:
AmeriPride $72.12 Shop
Woonsocket School $6,598.24 Library
Woony Foods $16.72 Shop
Van Diest Supply $710.60 West Nile Grant
TC Enterprises $428.62 Well House
SDML $837.24 Membership
SD Federal Property $16.00 Shop
Riteway $137.00 Tax Forms
Radarsign $1,000.00 Flashing Lights
NorthWestern Energy $2,765.82 Utilities
NAPA $43.82 Shop
Mitchell Concrete Products $434.24 Streets
Menards $369.44 General
MCR Pools $1,848.00 Pool Closing
Larson & Nipe $20.00 Membership
KO’s Pro Service $12.00 Shop
John Ames $186.17 Mileage
Hoffman Well Repair $3,570.49 Sewer
Heil Electric $198.64 Shop
Fastenal Company $1,172.78 Shop
Express 2 $272.65 Shop
Express Stop $53.90 Shop
Carquest of Mitchell $338.40 Shop
Department of Revenue $56.00 Water
Best Western $125.00 John – Classes
SD Retirement Plan $893.76 November
First National Bank $1,906.07 Payroll Tax
Department of Revenue $234.94 Sales Tax
Kenny Anderson met with the council regarding the siren. It had been approved that once the new siren was installed the alarms would be run off of it. It was later decided to continue to use the existing siren. He asked the council to consider removing a couple of times that it rings. Currently the old siren rings at 7:00 a.m., 12 noon, 1:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. The new siren rings at 6:00 p.m. There will be another discussion at the next council meeting after seeing how this month goes with the current setup.
Sara Lieber gave a presentation on the need for daycare in our community. There has been a committee set up to look into options and they wanted to inform the City Council of the need. Also in attendance to answer any questions were Rebecca Grassel, Kylie Pauly and Dayna Rodriguez.
The second reading of the Golf Cart Ordinance was held. Jim VanDenHemel and Lynn Klaas were on hand. Questions were asked about slow moving signals and license requirements. Weber will contact Wessington Springs to get a copy of their ordinance. The second reading was tabled until next month.
OLD BUSINESS
Peterson gave an update on the flashing speed lights. They have been installed and the City contributed $1,000.00 towards the project.
Council discussed the progress in the Mason Building lawsuit.
Motion by Goergen, seconded by Foos, to approve the second reading of Ordinance #93-32 Amending Water Rates.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO 93-32
AMENDING SECTION 1
RELATING TO WATER RATES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOONSOCKET, SOUTH DAKOTA:
That Section 1 of Ordinance No. 93-32 shall be amended to read as follows, to-wit:
Section 1. That the minimum monthly charge to water users effective May 1, 2016, shall be increased to $19.00. That the gallonages shall be as follows;
For the first 2,500 gallons, there will be a $19.00 minimum.
Subsequently, there will be a charge of $5.00 for the next 1,000 gallons, and $4.00 for every 1,000 gallons up to 40,000 gallons, chargeable in increments of 500 gallons.
Further, the monthly minimum charge established herein shall be made on City water service provided, whether or not the customer makes use of City water.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from and after its passage, approval and publication.
Section 2. That the minimum monthly charge to water users outside the city limits effective January 1, 2010, shall be $27.00. That the gallonages shall be as follows:
For the first 2,500 gallons, there will be a $27.00 minimum.
Subsequently, there will be a $5.00 per 1,000 gallons, above the 2,500 minimum, up to 40,000 gallons, chargeable in increments of 500 gallons.
Further, the monthly minimum charge established herein shall be made on City water service provided, whether or not the customer makes use of City water.
This Ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2018. and be in force from and after its passage, approval and publication.
Passed and approved this 6th day of December 2017
Lindy Peterson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Weber
Finance Officer
First Reading: November 6, 2017
Second Reading: December 6, 2017
Adopted: December 6, 2017
Published: December 21, 2017
NEW BUSINESS
Council discussed the Law Enforcement Agreement. Currently the City pays $20,000.00 a year and the County is asking for an increase for the year 2019.
Council discussed dates for a Christmas party.
Motion by Rassel, seconded by Kilcoin, to approve the 2018 Liquor License Renewals. Motion carried.
With no further business to be discussed, motion by Goergen, seconded by Reider, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Lindy Peterson
Mayor
Tara Weber
Finance Officer

Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Larson, and Meier in attendance.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Larson, carried, to approve the November 6th, 2017, minutes as read.
A motion was made by Larson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
Old Business:
Discussion was held on meters that need to be fixed. Discussion was held on past due accounts.
Deputy Jason Coenen went over information for a grant to apply for a tornado siren.
The renewal of liquor licenses for 2018 for Buckshots and Jake’s Lounge were approved.
New Business:
Discussion was held on collection on past due accounts.
Discussion was held on the water sample report.
Discussion was held on the letter received from Davison Rural Water for the increase in water rates.
The board went over the quote they received for the tornado siren.
Discussion was held and approved to pay the SDML dues for 2018.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Larson, carried, to approve the SDML dues for $172.60 for 2018.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Larson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
GENERAL AND WATER/SEWER: SD Department of Revenue $2,300.00 – liquor license renewals, Jesse Dominguez – $181.93 – summer help wages, Quill – $133.72 – office supplies, SDML – $172.60 – 2018 annual dues, Davison Rural Water – $1,914.40 – water usage, Wellmark BCBS – $2,025.25 – health insurance.
The next board meetings will be held on December 4th and 18th.
Angie Meier
Finance Officer