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The regular meeting of the City of Scotland was called to order by Mayor Randy Thum at 5:00pm on Monday, August 11, 2025. The following council members answered to roll call Randy Abbink, Wayne Bertrand, Amanda Fischer, Victor Settje, Tim Asche and Dennis Bietz. Others present were Tanya Bult, Maggie Spak, Mike Pravecek, Pam Settje, Deloris Maruska, Domm Pechous, Reagan Challand, Jacob Challand, Reid Challand, Mary Jo Bauder, Zach Clifton and Larry Stewart.
Agenda - A motion was made by Settje, second by Abbink to approve the amended agenda to include a change from 2025 Appropriation Ordinance to 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Minutes - A motion was made by Bertrand, second by Asche to approve the minutes of last month’s regular meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Bills - A motion was made by Abbink, second by Bietz to approve the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
City Bills Presented By:
AFLAC Employee Insurance $178.46
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies: Library, Parks, Rec $3,792.52
B-Y WATER DISTRICT 8,480,000 Gallons $29,797.00
BEN & JESSICA JUSTINIANO Water Deposit Refund $150.00
BLACKBURN & STEVENS, PROF. Code Enforcement Attorney $351.80
CENTRAL FARMERS COOP Diesel, Battery $137.17
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Council/Mayor $5,075.02
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Finance Officer $3,566.43
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Library $1,305.48
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Lifeguards $5,980.89
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Police/Code Enforcement $4,051.97
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Rubble Site $853.31
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Streets $2,117.40
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Summer Maint $1,607.22
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Water $2,910.91
CITY OF SCOTLAND Water Deposit to Bill $75.00
CITY OF SCOTLAND City Water/ Sewer Bills $368.24
COLONIAL LIFE Employee Insurance $62.22
DAWSON TRUCK SALES, LLC Diagnose White Dump Truck $300.00
DELTA DENTAL Employee Dental Insurance - August $169.50
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK Auto Pay - July $46.55
FREMAR LLC Roundup 7.50 GAL $169.70
GOLDEN WEST COMMUNICATIONS Phone, Internet, Fax $632.03
HAWKINS, INC Pool Chemicals $2,170.54
IRS Employee Withholding $6,776.41
MAEDAY COFFEE + BOUTIQUE Lifeguard Shirts $432.00
MAIN STOP Gasoline $274.13
MARLENE LUIKENS ESTATE Water Deposit Refund $100.00
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS APX N70 Radio $5,927.60
MYERS SANITATION Residential Garbage $13,515.90
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Electricity, Natural Gas $7,309.28
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION Ink/Toner $443.18
PHYLLIS GOEKEN Water Deposit Refund $50.00
PURCHASE POWER Postage $1,212.75
SCHUURMANS FARM SUPPLY Mower Blades $110.97
SCOTLAND HARDWARE Supplies: Pool, Park, Shop, Mower $581.22
SCOTLAND JOURNAL Legals, Notices, Ads $279.51
SCOTLAND OIL COMPANY Diesel, Oil Change, Tire Repair $931.81
SCOTLAND REDI-MIX Concrete - Basketball Hoops, Park Poles $1,050.00
SCOTT BREWER Rodeo Dance Security $300.00
SCOTT ROTHSCHADL Water Deposit Refund $100.00
SCOTTIE STOP Gasoline $284.99
SD DEPT OF HEALTH LAB Samples: Water $20.00
SD DEPT OF AGRICULTURE R. Clifton - Applicator License $35.00
SD ONE CALL Line Locates $24.64
SD RETIREMENT Employee Retirement $2,024.56
SD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Membership Fees $100.00
TREYTAN BULT Paint Lines/ Curbs $198.00
ULINE Post Sleeves, Blower, Battery $1,305.07
ULTRA Support Agreement 2025-2026 $1,325.00
VERIZON Broadband: Police, Meters, Water $132.68
VISION SERVICE PLAN Employee Vision Insurance $27.18
WELLMARK BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD Employee Health Insurance $1,896.09
Ambulance Bills Presented By:
AMAZON CAPITOL SERVICES Flags $189.92
AMBILL ASSOCIATES Claims: April (6), May (5), June (5) $560.00
AMBULANCE WAGES On Call / Trips $1,010.18
IRS Employee Withholding $173.97
JIM MARUSKA Reimburse: Meals $26.15
LESTERVILLE FIRE & RESCUE Ambulance Operator Class $200.00
SCOTLAND HARDWARE Dehumidifier, Hose $282.98
STRYKER SALES LLC Procare Services $1,461.15
Finance Officer Report - A request was received for a “Slow Down - Watch for Children” sign at the bottom and top of Third Street located at the 200 block.
Library Report - Library board meeting will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7pm.
Maintenance Report - Park poles are installed, spraying, mowing, storm clean-up, new flags and poles.
Police Report - May calls for service: traffic stops (3), assist (1), animal (3), civil dispute (6), death (1). City code enforcement: (6).
Public Concerns:
Mary Jo Bauder, County Commissioner reminded the council about the tax deed sale being held on August 19th at the 4-H building in Tyndall. Scotland has four properties on the sale.
Council Concerns/Committee Report:
Abbink - Kids riding on city streets with ATV machinery under the legal driving age.
Bertrand - Commended the city crew of good job over the weekend.
Fischer - Addressed the school bathroom concern. Inquired about the City Facebook page.
Settje - Questioned about the speed limit on Washington Street just west of city limits.
Asche - Asked if maintenance could look at the drainage culvert on Sixth and Poplar.
Thum - Indicated weekend went well. Thanked community and businesses for helping after the storm with debris clean-up.
Ford Ranger - A final bid of $250 was received from Reagan Challand and marked sold.
Skag Mower - A final bid of $950 was received from Pam Settje and marked sold.
Tables - A final bid of $1 per table (quantity 8) was received from Pam Settje and marked sold.
Chairs - A final bid of $1 per chair (quantity 30) was received from Pam Settje and marked sold.
Mike Pravecek 9.0108 Side Wall Height - A motion was made by Abbink, second by Settje to approve a12-foot sidewall height for his camper-port building instead of the ordinance regulation of 10-foot sidewalls. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Joseph T Sedlacek, Jr 9.0110 Side Setback - A motion was made by Bietz, second by Bertrand to approve a 0-foot side setback from the property line instead of the ordinance regulation of 8-foot side setback. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
2026 Appropriation Ordinance - A motion was made by Abbink, second by Bietz to approve first reading of the budget ordinance #2025-02, an ordinance setting the appropriations for the 2026 budget. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Open Meeting Laws - A motion was made by Settje, second by Asche to confirm the review of the open meeting laws booklet. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Crack Seal Project - A motion was made by Bietz, second by Abbink to approve crack sealing at $0.80 per linear foot to Road Guy spending up to $10,000. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Dump Truck - A motion was made by Bertrand, second by Settje to purchase a dump truck for $25,000 from the state surplus in Mitchell. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Water Rate Increase - A motion was made by Bietz, second by Settje to approve the first reading with 0-1,000 gallons increase to $20.00 following the water surcharge completion. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Work Comp Roster - Volunteers for the Scotland Fire Department and the Scotland Ambulance Service were updated. It is the intent of the Scotland City Council to cover these volunteers for work comp purposes. The rosters are on file at the City Finance Office. A motion was made by Abbink, second by Asche to approve the Scotland Fire Department and Scotland Ambulance Service rosters and Work Comp coverage for all volunteers listed on the rosters. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
September Meeting - The meeting will be on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5pm.
Executive Session - A motion was made by Settje, second by Bertrand to enter into executive session at 6:17pm for Personnel as per SDCL 1-25-2 Sub (1). The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A motion was made by Bertrand, second by Asche to come out of executive session at 7:11pm. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Bietz, second by Settje to approve lifeguards a $2.00 bonus per hour worked: Taya Bult, Macy Rokusek, Savannah Meng, Izaac Richards and Cati Uecker. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Abbink, Bertrand, Fischer, Settje, Asche, Bietz.
Adjourn - A motion was made by Abbink, second by Settje to adjourn the meeting at 7:12pm. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
ATTEST: CITY OF SCOTLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Tanya Bult, Finance Officer Randy Thum, Mayor