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