PROCEEDINGS
OF THE STURGIS CITY COUNCIL – JULY 30, 2007
The
Common Council of the City of
Mayor
LaRue led everyone present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor
LaRue made the following announcements:
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Street
and Traffic control signs are not in place
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The
Sturgis Public Library had Magician Cody Landstrom perform for the end of the
summer reading program which had 175 children and adults in attendance
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The
Sturgis Public Library is Hosting the South Dakota State Library Community
meeting
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Anders and carried to approve the agenda with deleting
item #26 Special Events License for Infiniti Inc.,
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Anders and carried to approve the minutes of the July 16,
2007 council meeting.
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin and carried with all members voting yes to approve
the following claims:
GENERAL FUND – 2XL Corp, $227.73,
sup; A&B Business, $126.63, maint; Avaya, Inc., $48.26, util; Baker &
Taylor, $218.86, sup; BH Chemical, $358.29, sup; BH Mobile Extinguisher,
$23.74, maint; BHP&L, $619.57, util; BH Technologies, $1,604.00, maint;
BH.com, $250.00, maint; Birdsall Sand & Gravel, $986.13, sup; Borders,
Inc., $139.92, sup;
PARK – BHP&L, $414.74, util;
Morman Law Firm, $36.00, prof fees.
BRICK PROJECT FUND – Sam Erion, $4,322.76,
prof fees; Hebron Brick, $3,810.80, merch for resale; Sam’s Club, $150.08, sup.
LIBRARY BUILDING FUND – Demco,
$175.48, lib furn; Gaylord Brothers, $101.92, lib furn.
AMBULANCE SERVICE – Alltel, $15.28,
util; BHP&L, $562.02, util; Dakota Backup, $12.49, prof fees; DB Billing
Co, $744.19, prof fees; Regional Health, $351.92, sup; West River Electric
Assoc, $20.66, util; Zep Mfg, $94.34, sup.
MAYORS RIDE – BH Rally & Gold,
$942.98, sup; Maury LaRue, $23.86, sup.
SPECIAL SALES TAX – Chamber of Commerce,
$7,500.00, chamber; SIEC, $7,500.00,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT – J&J
Asphalt Co., $26,538.60, cap imp.
SPECIAL SANITATION – BH Chemical,
$1,333.74, sup.
LIQUOR – BH Rally & Gold,
$529.50, merch for resale; Eagle Sales, $30,970.44, off sale beer; Fisher
WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS – BHP&L,
$8,053.04, util; MDU, $10.15, util; Candy Morrell, $380.25, maint; Prairiewave,
$160.03, util.
WASTEWATER FACILITIES – BH
Technologies, $112.50, maint; Birdsall Sand, $65.63, maint; G&H
Distributing, $238.90, sup; Mainline Contracting, $5,705.25, cap imp; Candy
Morrell, $250.00, maint; Tech Sales Co, $1,106.62, maint.
SANITARY SERVICE – Adams Machining,
$528.37, maint; BH Technologies, $37.50, maint; Godfrey Brake Service,
$1,890.21, maint; Inland Truck Parts, $58.34, sup; Jenner Equipment, $373.04,
maint; Morman Law Firm, $72.00, prof fees; Candy Morrell, $250.00, maint;
Newman Traffic Signs, $64.36, sup; Qwest Communications, $51.43, util; Westside
Dismantlers & antique, $20.00, maint.
RALLY – BH Harley Davidson, $51.60,
maint; BH Rally & Gold, $2,845.00, merch for resale; BH Technologies,
$1,775.00, maint; Birdsall Sand, $2,581.25, sup; Dakota Batter & Electric,
$1,080.00, maint; Dakota Steel & Supply, $2,362.92, sup; El Paso
Communication Systems, $3,627.24, sup; Gall’s, $173.46, maint; Jacobson First
Western Ins., $2,526.63, insurance; Priscill Massey, $3,750.00, prof fees;
Morman Law Firm, $3,798.00, prof fees; Candy Morrell, $250.95, maint;
Officemax, $392.32, sup; Outsource Solutions, $32.88, sup; Pitney Bowes-Rally,
$342.00, rent; Proline Custom Signs, $300.00, maint; Robert Sharp & Assoc,
$1,202.50, sup; Rockingtree Floral, $108.00, sup; Rushmore Communications,
$140.00, sup; Sam’s Club, $655.51, sup; Santangelo Law Offices, $474.10, prof
fees; Tom[s T’s, $5,049.75, sup; Twilight First Aid, $265.51, sup; Two Wheeler
Dealer, $160.87, maint; United Parcel Service, $25.11, maint; Woods, Fuller,
Shultz & Smith, $211.84, prof fees.
TIF #2-BESTGEN – First Western Bank,
$5,471.53, other.
TIF #7-LEGNER – Wells Fargo-Sturgis,
$17,386.58, other.
TIF #8-ALLISON II – First Western
Bank, $37,154.53, other
This
was the designated time for committee reports:
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Public
Safety—Scudder reported budgets were worked on
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Public
Works—No meeting was held
v
Community
Center—McVay reported budgets were worked on and that the Community Center was
in dire need of a new roof
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Liquor—No
meeting was held
v
Legal
and Finance—No meeting was held
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Rally—Scudder
reported that the bricks were installed July 16, 2007 and that the Fly Over was
scheduled for August 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
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Park
Board—Budgets were worked on
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Planning
Commission—Will be discussed later in meeting
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Water
Board—No meeting was held
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Library
Board—No meeting was held
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Airport
Board—No meeting was held
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Governmental
Change Committee—Approximately 27 applications were received
The
Common Council adjourned and reconvened as the Board of Adjustments.
Motion
by Scudder, second by Chaplin and carried to approve the easement for
encroachment for Kenneth Williams,
The
Board of Adjustments adjourned and reconvened as the Common Council for regular
session.
Motion
by Call, second by Hersrud and carried to approve second reading of Ordinance
2007-22 –Ordinance Amending Title 9, Chapter 9.04, Section 9.04.11
Fireworks. The ordinance reads as
follows:
ORDINANCE 2007-22
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHApter 9.04, SECTION 9.04.11 fireworks
BE
IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
No
person may sell or ignite any fireworks within the City limits, except as
herein provided.
Any
prohibition of fireworks use within the City shall not apply to any pyrotechnic
professional igniting fireworks in conjunction with a valid fireworks display
which complies with NFPA 1123 and as specifically authorized in writing by the
Fire Chief and the City Council.
Dated this 30th day o f
July, 2007.
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Usera and carried to approve second reading of Ordinance
2007-23 – Revised Ordinance Amending Title 33, Chapter 33.03 Section 33.03.03
Application Requirements (
ORDINANCE
2007-23
REVISED ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 33, Chapter 33.03
SECTION
33.03.03 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED by the
Common Council of the City of
Q. Documentation
including registration number received from the Federal Communications
Commission by the applicant verifying the Federal Communication Commission’s
approval of the facility.
Dated this 30th
day of July, 2007.
Motion
by Scudder, second by Usera and carried to approve second reading of 2007-24 –
Revised Ordinance Amending Title 33, Chapter 33.08 Section 33.08.02 Application
Requirements (
ORDINANCE
2007-24
REVISED ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 33, Chapter 33.08
SECTION
33.08.02 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED by the
Common Council of the City of
H. Documentation
including registration number received from the Federal Communications
Commission by the applicant verifying the Federal Communications Commission’s
approval of the facility.
Dated this
30th day of July, 2007.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Hersrud and carried to approve second reading of
Ordinance 2007-25 –Revised Ordinance Amending Title 16, Chapter 16.06, Signs,
Signals, and Traffic Control Devices.
The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE
2007-25
REVISED ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 16, Chapter 16.06
SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
BE IT ORDAINED by the
Common Council of the City of Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, that Title
16 Chapter 16.06 SIGNS, SIGNALS,
16.06.07: Reserved.
16.06.08: Designation of
The City Council may from time to time designate certain
streets within the City for one-way traffic only. Upon proper designation by the City Council,
said streets shall be signed accordingly.
Any failure to obey the designated directions of travel shall be subject
to the Penalty provision set forth in this Title.
Dated this 30th day of July,
2007.
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin and carried to approve second reading of Ordinance
2007-26 – Ordinance Repealing Title 4 Electrical Regulations. The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE
2007-26
ORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE 4 Electrical
Regulations
BE
IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Dated this 30th
day of July, 2007.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Anders and carried to approve second reading of Ordinance
2007-27 – Ordinance Repealing Title 5 Plumbing Regulations. The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE
2007-27
ORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE 5 PLUMBING
Regulations
BE
IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Dated this 30th
day of July, 2007.
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin and carried to approve second reading of Ordinance
2007-28 – Ordinance Repealing Title 8 Emergencies. The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE
2007-28
ORDINANCE REPEALING TITLE 8 EMERGENCIES
BE
IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Dated this 30th day of July,
2007.
Motion
by Anders, second by Usera and carried with all members present voting yes to
approve the Mayoral appointment of Fay Bueno as Finance Officer for the City of
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Scudder and carried to accept with regret the resignation
of Dale Stoltman and to authorize the police department to advertise for a Patrolman
103.
Motion
by McVay, second by Hersrud and carried to approve the raffle request for
Motion
by Scudder, second by Hersrud and carried to approve the raffle request from
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Chaplin and carried to approve first reading of Ordinance
2007-29 Revised Ordinance Amending Title 16, Chapter 16.02 Regulations as to
the Operation of Vehicles.
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Chaplin and carried with all members present voting yes
to approve first reading of Ordinance 2007-30 Revised Ordinance Replacing Title
24, Sturgis Industrial Expansion Revolving Fund.
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Chaplin and carried to approve first reading of Ordinance
2007-31 Ordinance Replacing Title 27 Minimum Standards for Low Water Crossings
within the City of
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Chaplin and carried to approve first reading of Ordinance
2007-32 Revised Ordinance Replacing Title 29 Establishing an Emergency Response
Team.
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin and carried with all members present voting yes to
authorize Mayor LaRue to sign an agreement with American Engineering Testing,
Inc. to provide groundwater monitoring at the Sturgis Wastewater Irrigation
site.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by McVay and carried with all members present voting yes to
authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids for the replacement of the Community
Center roof.
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Scudder and carried to approve the temporary sign application
from Jackpine Gypsies that will be used during the 2007 Motorcycle Rally.
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Call and carried with Anders voting no to authorize open container
for the Sturgis Business Alliance Street Dance during the Mustang Rally August
31, September 1 and 2, 2007.
Motion
by Hersrud, second by Anders and carried to set a public hearing date of August
20, 2007 to appeal the decision of the Building Inspector (signage—Anna Street).
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Anders and carried with all members present voting yes to
approve the following salary matters: New Hires: Shea Lemmel, Thomas Nettleton, Vicky Heimer,
Sarah Zimmerman. Rally Community Center
$8.00/hr, effective 8-1-07; Wages:
Lawrence Hertel $.25/hr increase to $8.00/hr, effective Aug. 1-13,
2007;Gene Lucas & Julie Stone $.50/hr increase to $8.00/hr, effective Aug
1-13,2007;Gary Edwards, Wade Leatherman, and Sherri Adams $1.00/hr increase to
$8.00/hr, effective Aug 1-13, 2007;Taylor Fernen $2.00/hr increase to $8.00/hr,
effective Aug 1-Aug 13, 2007; Nick Kuno $.75/hr increase to $8.00/hr, effective
Aug 1-13, 2007; Volunteers: Kari
Stock—Parks, effective Aug 1, 2007; Brad Stock—Parks, effective Aug 1, 2007.
ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT
MAYCOME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Councilman
Hersrud informed the council that he will be walking around the next few months
talking to the citizens of Sturgis to get ideas and suggestions concerning the motorcycle
rally.
Councilman
Scudder reminded the council of the rally schedule and encouraged them to
attend as many functions as possible.
Councilman
Usera reiterated that she did vote yes for the local raffles.
Marc
Bishop requested the city consider placing signs at the corner of Baldwin and
Harmon streets stating that this is a residential area with no outlet.
Fay
Bueno thanked everyone for the welcome and stated she is looking forward to
working for the City of
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin and carried to adjourn to executive session.
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin and carried to return to regular session.
Motion
by Call, second by Anders and carried to adjourn meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ATTTEST:_____________________________APPROVED:____________________________
Jeanie Shyne, Deputy Finance
Officer Maury LaRue, Mayor