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The regular meeting of the City of Scotland was called to order by Mayor Randy Thum at 5:01pm on Monday, October 9, 2023. The following council members answered to roll call Tim Asche, Myles Runyon, Sean Barrett Dennis Bietz and Victor Settje (5:03pm). Those council members absent were Randy Abbink. Others present were Tanya Bult, Tristan Bult, James Hoffard, Chad Odens, Mary Jo Bauder, Fallon Woods, Peggy Schelske, Tim Trautmann, Maggie Spak and Max Mach.
A motion was made by Bietz, second by Runyon to approve the agenda. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Runyon, second by Asche to approve the minutes of last month’s regular and special meeting. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Barrett, second by Bietz to approve the bills. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
City Bills Presented:
AFLAC Employee Insurance $237.06
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies: Library, Police, Office $628.98
ASTECH CORP Chip Seal Project $130,577.00
B-Y WATER DISTRICT 7,897,000 Gallons $24,597.70
BAUDER GUN SALES, LLC Police Ammo $104.00
BLACKBURN & STEVENS, PROF Code Enforcement Attorney Fees $4,179.50
CENTRAL FARMERS COOP Supplies: Diesel, Battery, Hose $578.75
CHASE PEST SERVICE Pest Control: City Hall, Fire Hall $120.00
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Finance Officer $2,867.38
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Library $767.07
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Lifeguards $1,070.48
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Police/Code Enforcement $3,245.28
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Rubble Site $720.33
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Streets $1,505.89
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Summer Maintenance $768.99
CITY EMPLOYEE WAGES Water $3,174.09
CITY OF SCOTLAND City Water/ Sewer Bills $565.04
DAKOTA DATA SHRED Equipment Rental $16.00
DEMCO, INC Library Supplies $57.33
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK Auto Pay - September $25.78
FREMAR LLC Spray: Roundup $3,143.00
GOLDEN WEST COMMUNICATIONS Phone, Internet, Fax $407.54
IN CONTROL, INC Water Tower Alarm $3,328.79
IRS Employee Withholding $3,908.78
JACKS UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT Glock (2), Uniforms $1,656.25
JAMES HOFFARD Reimburse: Police Ammo $193.69
KENT LEHR Attorney Fees $150.00
MAIN STOP Gasoline $506.96
MAXWELL SIGNS & GRAPHICS Cemetery Signs (4) $272.00
MIDWEST STRIPING Striping: Main, Railway, Washington $2,350.81
MYERS SANITATION Residential Garbage Service - September $6,805.08
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Electricity, Natural Gas $5,909.92
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION Office Supplies $68.19
PITNEY BOWES LLC Postage Machine Lease $163.83
RON'S MARKET Cat Food $9.30
SCOTLAND HARDWARE Supplies: Sewer, Park, Rec, Pool $181.92
SCOTLAND JOURNAL Legals, Notices, Ads $214.57
SCOTLAND OIL Ambulance: Diesel, Fire: Diesel, Gasoline $574.12
SD ASSOCIATION OF RURAL WATER Annual Dues - Class B Member $525.00
SD DEPT OF HEALTH LAB Samples: Water $15.00
SD DEPT OF REVENUE Sales Tax - Camping, Garbage $568.74
SD ONE CALL Line Locates $6.72
SD RETIREMENT Employee Retirement $1,646.04
TJ SERVICES Vehicles Towed in Violation $1,200.00
ULINE Post Sleeves $1,302.12
US BANK TRUST Loan: Drinking Water #1 - Main Street $2,791.53
US BANK TRUST Loan: Clean Water #2 - Washington Street $10,523.60
VERIZON Broadband: Police, Water, Meters $124.19
VISION SERVICE PLAN Employee Vision Insurance $45.30
WELLMARK BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD Employee Health Insurance $4,366.65
YANKTON JANITORIAL SUPPLY Bathroom Supplies $367.00
Ambulance Bills Presented:
AMBILL ASSOCIATES Claims: July (3), August (10) $455.00
AMBULANCE WAGES On Call / Trips $1,042.33
IRS Employee Withholding $184.89
JIM MARUSKA Reimburse: Meals $33.50
SCOTLAND OIL Oil Change $372.56
STRYKER SALES, LLC Inspect Lucas $222.70
Finance Officer’s Report - Reviewed quarterly financials.
Library Director Report - Nothing new to report.
Chief of Police Report - Welcomed Maggie Spak to the city police department.
City Maintenance Report - Welcomed Tim Trautmann to the city maintenance department.
Public Concerns:
Mary Jo Bauder informed the council that there will be a public hearing on October 16, 2023 at 8:30am for Frank & Brandi Pravecek to increase the head of cattle from 1,800 to 3,000. If you have concerns this is your opportunity to be heard.
Fallon woods had a request for the city to consider making Juniper Street north of the school a one way street with no right hand turn onto Fifth Street. It was suggested to advise the bus drivers to turn on their lights and extend their stop signs. The council agreed to cone off Fifth Street east of the school during drop off and pick up times.
Chad Odens brought the council up to date on the city insurance regarding the rodeo grounds lunch stand being on the city insurance. Rodeo Club discussed possibly adding the bleachers, fence, chutes and office.
Peggy Schelske requested a section of street be blocked off for the Trick-or-Trunk event being held with the Spirit of Hope Church.
Council Concerns/Committee Reports:
Asche - None
Runyon - None
Settje - None
Barrett - None
Bietz - Inquired about the water loss percentage update since installing the new meters.
Auction Ford Tractor - No interested parties were present.
Set meeting date for the November meeting - The meeting will be on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5:00pm.
A motion was made by Asche, second by Settje 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 Settje, second by Asche to come out of executive session at 6:49pm with no action taken. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
With no further business to discuss a motion was made by Bietz, second by Runyon to adjourn the meeting at 6:50pm. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
ATTEST: CITY OF SCOTLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Tanya Bult, Finance Officer Randy Thum, Mayor