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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, May 6, 2024. The following council members answered to roll call Randy Abbink, Tim Asche, Myles Runyon, Victor Settje, Wayne Bertrand and Dennis Bietz. Others present were Tanya Bult, Tristan Bult, Tim Trautmann and Peggy Schelske.

A motion was made by Abbink, second by Bietz to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bertrand, second by Settje to approve the minutes of last month’s regular meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bietz, second by Asche to approve the bills. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

City Bills Presented:
AFLAC     Employee Insurance     $293.91
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES     Supplies: Library     $346.35
B-Y WATER DISTRICT     5,517,000 Gallons     $17,219.70
BLACKBURN & STEVENS, PROF     Code Enforcement Attorney Fees     $122.50
BRENDA IWAN     Election Worker     $175.50
CENTRAL FARMERS COOP     Diesel, Gasoline     $354.88
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES     Council/Mayor     $3,047.55
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES     Finance Officer      $5,245.44
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES     Library     $1,491.32
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES     Police/Code Enforcement     $4,336.27
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES     Streets     $5,397.34
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES     Water       $4,833.65
CITY OF SCOTLAND     City Water/ Sewer Bills     $327.85
CITY OF SCOTLAND     Deposit: Pullman     $64.44
COLONIAL LIFE     Employee Insurance     $62.22
CONNECTING POINT     Services and Fees     $745.20
DOREEN SCHLECHTER     2015 Skag Liberty     $2,000.00
EVERBRIDGE     Nixle 360     $2,640.00
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK     Auto Pay - April     $26.34
FERGUSON WATERWORKS     Flang Gasket (10)     $31.29
GOLDEN WEST COMMUNICATIONS     Phone, Internet, Fax     $524.48
IRS     Employee Withholding     $6,658.71
KATHY PRAVECEK     Election Worker     $175.50
KRONAIZL INSURANCE     Fire Dept - 2024 Brush Truck     $323.00
LANE OR JODY DANIELZUK     Water Deposit Refund     $100.00
MAGGIE SPAK     Reimburse: Mileage      $626.99
MAIN STOP     Gasoline     $202.89
MOHNEN COMMERCIAL ROOFING     Building Roof Repair     $16,023.23
MYERS SANITATION     Residential Garbage - April     $6,712.03
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY     Electricity, Natural Gas     $6,589.53
SCOTLAND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION     Donation     $2,500.00
SCOTLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE     Donation     $2,500.00
SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT     Deposit Refund Donation     $35.56
SCOTLAND HARDWARE     Supplies: Water, Sewer, Rec, Shop     $157.83
SCOTLAND JOURNAL     Legals, Notices, Ads     $805.46
SCOTLAND OIL COMPANY     Diesel, Tire Repair     $136.30
SCOTLAND REDI-MIX     Back Hoe - Camp Pads     $300.00
SCOTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT     1/2 Destiny Tech     $384.62
SCOTLAND YOUTH CENTER     Donation     $2,500.00
SD DEPT OF REVENUE     Malt Beverage Renewal Fees     $150.00
SD DEPT OF HEALTH     Samples: Water, Sewer     $286.00
SD DEPT OF REVENUE     Sales Tax: Garbage     $462.31
SD ONE CALL     Line Locates     $5.60
SD RETIREMENT     Employee Retirement     $3,089.22
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT     Supplies: Street     $429.37
TYNDALL NAPA     Mower Filters     $54.75
VERIZON     Broadband: Police, Water, Meters     $122.45
VISION SERVICE PLAN     Employee Vision Insurance     $36.24
WELLMARK BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD     Employee Health Insurance     $3,165.44
YANKTON JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC     Supplies: Pool, Rec     $460.35

Ambulance Bills Presented:
AMBILL ASSOCIATES     Claims: February, March     $280.00
AMBULANCE WAGES     On Call / Trips     $1,015.87
CITY OF TYNDALL     Responded to Transfer 3/27/24     $1,000.00
CONNECTING POINT     New HP Computer     $1,208.00
IRS     Employee Withholding     $168.26

Finance Officer Report - Received a new quote regarding the painting of the water tower. In the water tank inspection report it stated the exterior was in fair condition. Reminder that all dogs and cats need to be registered by May 31st. June 1st fines will be applied to the registration of all unlicensed dogs and cats.

Library Report - Library board meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7pm in the library. Billie Jo and Tanya will be attending library institute in Aberdeen June 2nd - 7th.

City Maintenance Report - Asked for feedback on mowing the ditches along Hwy 25 on the south side of town. The council agreed that the mowers should mow to passes and call it good.  

Chapter 3 Fire and Building Regulations - A motion was made by Abbink, second by Settje to approve the second reading of ordinance Chapter 3 Fire and Building Regulations. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bietz, second by Settje to adjourn the 2023 - 2024 City Council Meeting at 5:14pm. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                                                                             
ATTEST:                                                                                       CITY OF SCOTLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
                                                                              

______________________________                                         ______________________________
Tanya Bult, Finance Officer                                                          Randy Thum, Mayor

Oath of Office - The oath of office was administered to Alderman Ward I Dennis Bietz (2-year term), Alderman Ward II Victor Settje (2-year term) and Alderman Ward III Randy Abbink (2-year term).

The 2024 - 2025 City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thum at 5:17pm on Monday, May 6, 2024. The following council members answered to roll call Randy Abbink, Tim Asche, Myles Runyon, Victor Settje, Wayne Bertrand and Dennis Bietz.

President - A motion was made by Asche to nominate Dennis Bietz as Council President, second by Abbink. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Vice-President - A motion was made by Bietz to nominate Tim Asche as Council Vice President, second by Settje. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

2024 - 2025 City Council & Committee Appointments - A motion was made by Bietz to approve council and committee appointments, second by Settje. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

2024 - 2025 City Council Appointments
Mayor                                                                                                                                                  Randy Thum

Council President                                                                                                                                Dennis Bietz

Council Vice President                                                                                                                        Tim Asche

Council Member                                                                                                                                  Randy Abbink
                                                                                                                                                            Wayne Bertrand
                                                                                                                                                            Myles Runyon
                                                                                                                                                            Victor Settje

City Attorney                                                                                                                                       Kent Lehr

City Engineer                                                                                                                                      McLaury Engineering

City Finance Officer                                                                                                                            Tanya Bult

City Superintendents & Certified Operators                                                                                       Tristan Bult
                                                                                                                                                           Tim Trautmann 

City Chief of Police                                                                                                                             

City Historical Preservation Officer                                                                                                     Tanya Bult

City Librarian                                                                                                                                       Tanya Bult

City Cemetery Sexton                                                                                                                         Tanya Bult

Official Depository                                                                                                                               F & M State Bank

Official Newspaper                                                                                                                              Scotland Journal

2024 - 2025 Committee Appointments
Ambulance/Fire   /Police                                                                                                                   Randy Abbink
                                                                                                                                                          Tim Asche
                                                                                                                                                          Victor Settje

Cemetery/Parks/Pool                                                                                                                         Wayne Bertrand
                                                                                                                                                           Dennis Bietz                                                                                                                                                                                              Myles Runyon

Code Enforcement                                                                                                                              Randy Abbink
                                                                                                                                                            Wayne Bertrand
                                                                                                                                                            Dennis Bietz

Finance/Insurance/Admin                                                                                                                   Tim Asche
                                                                                                                                                            Myles Runyon                                                                                                                                                                                           Victor Settje

Streets/Alley                                                                                                                                        Wayne Bertrand
                                                                                                                                                             Dennis Bietz
                                                                                                                                                             Myles Runyon

Water/Sewer                                                                                                                                        Randy Abbink
                                                                                                                                                             Tim Asche
                                                                                                                                                             Myles Runyon

Economic Development                                                                                                                       Victor Settje

Library Board                                                                                                                                        Dennis Bietz

Yard Waste (Rubble Site)                                                                                                                     Wayne Bertrand

Crack Seal - A motion was made by Abbink, second by Bietz to approve crack sealing at $0.73 per linear foot to Topkote spending up to $10,000. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Chapter 4 Board of Health, Health Regulations, and Nuisances - The council reviewed chapter 4 of the city ordinance with no corrections or changes.

Set meeting date for the June Meeting - The meeting will be on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5pm.

A motion was made by Bietz, second by Bertrand to enter into executive session at 5:34pm for Personnel as per SDCL 1-25-2 Sub (1). All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Abbink, second by Settje to come out of executive session at 5:40pm with the following action taken. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bertrand, second by Settje to hire the following: Rubble Site Monitor at $13.50 per hour Marcia Preszler. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Settje, second by Runyon to enter into executive session at 5:41pm for Personnel as per SDCL 1-25-2 Sub (1). All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bietz, second by Asche to come out of executive session at 6:08pm with the following action taken. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bertrand, second by Settje to approve the following raise to employee:  Tim Trautmann to $21.50 per hour. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Runyon, second by Abbink to enter into executive session at 6:10pm for Litigation as per SDCL 1-25-2 Sub (3). All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Settje, second by Asche to come out of executive session at 6:37pm with no action taken. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

With no further business to discuss a motion was made by Runyon, second by Bertrand to adjourn the meeting at 6:38pm. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
                                                                              
ATTEST:                                                                                       CITY OF SCOTLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
                                                                               

______________________________                                         ______________________________
Tanya Bult, Finance Officer                                                          Randy Thum, Mayor