PROCEEDINGS OF THE STURGIS CITY COUNCIL – JULY 31,
2006
The Common Council
of the City of
Jensen
announced that former Mayor Cliff Linn had passed away this morning and the
funeral service would be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:00pm at
Believer’s Fellowship. A moment of silence
was observed for Mayor Linn and our troops.
Jensen
further announced that budget hearings would be held at the
Finance
Officer Pauline Sumption advised that there would be a going away barbeque for
the Zeigler’s on Friday, August 25, 2006 beginning at 5:30 at the
Patterson
arrived.
Motion
by Jacobson, second by Anders & carried to approve the agenda with the
following change: remove #17) Approve
Special Events License for Post Office Reception to be held on August 6, 2006
at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and to be served by the Firehouse Saloon.
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin & carried to approve the minutes from the July
17 & 24, 2006 council meetings.
Motion
by Jacobson, second by Chaplin & carried unanimously to approve the
following wages, transfers & claims:
Wages –
Transfers
Out - General Fund $33,998.50; Capital Impr $61,585.09; UDAG $2,500.00;
Liquor $6,250.00; Water $3,333.33; Wastewater $26,575.00; Rally $6,250.00
Transfers
In – Parks $33,998.50; General Fund $12,500.00; Debt
Accounting
Street
Overlay Out – Sanitation $4,166.67
GENERAL
FUND – 54 Printing, $180.00, sup; A&B Business, $115.12, sup; Laurie
Adkins, $273.00, cc prog exp; Avaya, Inc., $48.26, util; Baker & Taylor,
$59.27, sup; BH Chemical, $381.03, sup; BH Jerkey Dist, $72.00, merch for
resale; BHP&L, $837.09, util; BH Rally & Gold, $619.68, other; BH
Technologies, $2,310.15, maint; Richard Borkovec, $78.00, cc prog exp; Century
Business Products, $16.28, maint; City of Belle Fourche, $10.40, prof fees;
Bill Coacher, $429.00, cc prog exp; Community Center Petty Cash, $3.39, cc prog
exp; Council of State Governments, $58.50, sup; CQ Press, $138.75, sup; Data2
Corp, $253.27, sup; Demco, $138.73, sup; Dennis Supply, $177.75, other; Ecolab,
$52.50, maint;
PARK
– Beulah Aaberg, $500.00, cap imp; BHP&L, $610.07, util; Carol Brady,
$500.00, cap imp; Paul Frey, $500.00, cap imp; MDU, $11.98, util; Prairiewave,
$126.69, util; Verizon, $45.07, util.
BRICK
PROJECT FUND – Hebron Brick, $7,620.45, merch for resale.
AMBULANCE
SERVICE – Alltel, $14.82, util; BH Chemical, $381.03, sup; BHP&L,
$466.43, util; BH Technologies, $356.25, maint; DB Billing, $488.72, prof fees;
Interstate All Batteries Center, $164.40, sup; Linweld, $137.53, sup; MDU,
$20.10, util; Office Depot, $741.46, sup; Regional Home Medical Equip,
$2,819.00, sup; Tom’s T’s, $936.00, sup; Western Communications, $113.00, sup;
Zep Manufacturing, $46.49, sup.
MAYORS
RIDE – Image Sellers, $215.86, sup.
SPECIAL
SALES TAX – Chamber of Commerce, $7,500.00, chamber; SIEC, $6,416.67,
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT – BH Council of Local Gov, $2,500.00, cap imp; Brosz
Engineering, $3,762.50, cap imp; Heavy Constructors, $38,647.02, cap imp;
Morman Law Firm, $132.00, cap imp; Sacrison Paving, $40,304.54, cap imp;
Town-n-Country Plumbing, $25.90, cap imp.
SPECIAL
SANITATION – Sanitation Products, $5,000.00, sup; Satellite Industries,
$7,560.00, sup; Tom’s T’s, $664.49, sup.
UDAG
– SIEC, $2,750.00,
CAPITAL
PROJECTS – Ainsworth Benning construction, $150,754.00, cap imp; Captain
Clean, $1,487.80, cap imp.
LIQUOR
– BH Security & Systems, $216.00, maint; BH Winery, $186.00, off sale
liquor; Eagle Sales of the BH, $18,289.13, off sale beer; Fisher Beverage,
$12,098.62, off sale beer; Frito-Lay, $28.09, snacks; Jackpine Gypsies,
$2,500.00, other; Johnson Western Wholesale, $23,413.67, off sale liquor;
M&B Enterprises, $85.50, snacks for resale; Nash Finch, $45.00, other;
Porta Storage, $262.00, other; Prairie Berry, $1,794.00, off sale liquor;
Prairie wave, $190.90, util; Sodak Distributing, $17,923.19, off sale liquor;
Sunridge Vineyard, $87.00, off sale liquor; Wells Fargo Merchant Services,
$7.50, other.
WATER
SYSTEM OPERATIONS – BHP&L, $14,323.99, UTIL; MDU, $21.00, UTIL;
Prairiewave, $339.79, util; Verizon, $180.28, util.
WASTEWATER
FACILITIES – BHP&L, $9.50, util; Ecolab, $20.00, prof fees; Kimball
Midwest, $136.13, maint; Mainline Contracting, $57,239.16, cap imp; Rushmore
Communications, $13.41, maint; Verizon, $90.14, util.
SANITARY
SERVICE – Iverson Construction, $84,719.50, buildings; Morman Law Firm,
$120.00, prof fees; Qwest, $43.58, util; Sanitation Products, $182,423.00,
equipment; Verizon, $89.59, util.
RALLY
– A&J Surplus, $157.33, maint; Ace Steel, $562.56, sup; Morgan Basker,
$50.00, other; Dan’s Custom Wood Designs, $86.73, maint; Earhugger Safety
Equipment, $341.00, maint; Executive Business Comm, $65.00, maint; Morman Law
Firm, $2,751.59, prof fees; Outlaw’s Ltd, $518.59, other; Outsource Solutions,
$54.48, sup; Paisano Publication, $2,617.00, publishing; Prairiewave, $199.80,
util; Sam’s Club, $604.68, sup; Speedy Lube, $399.60, maint; Street Dept Petty
Cash, $4.76, sup; Sturgis Harley Davidson, $13.00, other; Subway, $40.98, sup;
TDG Communications, $1,500.00, prof fees; TG Tire & Exhaust, $425.65,
maint; Homeslice, $3,503.08, sup; Knuckle Saloon, $48.93, sup; Tom’s T’s,
$5,833.40, other; Verizon, $45.07, util.
TIF #2-BESTGEN – First Western Bank,
$5,691.74, other.
TIF #8-ALLISON II – First Western
Bank, $9,585.66, other.
RALLY – Jackpine Gypsies, $5,000.00,
city promotion.
This
was the time set upon application for a public hearing for a zoning variance
for Janet Bayless, 2326
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin & carried to set a public hearing date of
August 21, 2006 for a use on review for Wendy Eixenberger, 710 Lazelle, to
operate a home daycare at this location.
Mike
Derby from Caldwell Bankers Commercial advised that he is representing Mike
& Vic LeVeque on the sale of properties along
City
Attorney Keith Smit advised that he will review the agreement and get in
contact with
Motion
by Green, second by Call & carried to approve an amendment to Ordinance
2006-18 – Revised Ordinance Replacing Title 9 Fire Prevention and Regulation to
change the wording on the dismissal of the Fire Chief/Assistant Fire Chief for
cause by council as these are positions that are appointed by the Mayor.
Motion
by Green, second by Chaplin & carried to approve the second reading of
Ordinance 2006-18 - Revised Ordinance Replacing Title 9 Fire Prevention and
Regulation as amended. A complete copy
of the new title is available for review at City Hall.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Anders & carried to approve second reading of
Ordinance 2006-18 – Revised Ordinance 2006-19 – Revised Ordinance Amending
Title 30, Chapter 30.04, Section 30.04.09 Video Signs. The ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE 2006-19
REVISED ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 30, Chapter 30.04, Section 30.04.09 Video Signs
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Permanent
video signs shall only be permitted in General Commercial and Retail Commercial
Districts. Permanent video signs shall
only be used as on premise signs.
Persons may
apply for a permit to be issued by the City Council for use of a video sign as
a temporary sign during special events, including the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Said permission shall be requested in writing to the Finance Office at least
ninety (90) days prior to the first day of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally or
other special event. Temporary video
signs may be conditionally allowed during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally or other
special event in General Commercial, Retail Commercial, and Highway Service
Districts.
In
determining whether to issue a permit pursuant to this Section, the City
Council shall consider traffic safety, the general safety of the public and any
other concerns expressed by the Building Inspector or Sturgis Police
Department. The City shall have the
authority to demand removal of any approved temporary video sign that is
determined by the Chief of Police or Building Inspector to be a hazard to the
safety of traffic or the general public or a public nuisance.
No permit
shall be issued pursuant to this Section until the applicant has paid a permit
fee of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00). In
the case of removal of the temporary video sign by the City, said fee shall not
be refunded.
Dated this 31st day of July
2006.
First reading: July 17, 2006
Second reading: July 31, 2006
Adopted:
July 31, 2006
Published: August 12, 2006
Effective: September 2, 2006
This
was the time set to award the bid for the Strong Field Lighting project. The following bids were received:
Base Bid Alternate
1
Freeman
Electric $296,500.00 $16,300.00
Muth
Electric $234,816.00 $20,032.00
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Green & carried unanimously to award the base bid to
Muth Electric in the amount of $234,816.00 and to reject alternate 1.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Jacobson & carried to table the video sign permit
refund request from Sheree Schriver at Jambonz.
Chip
Footy appeared before the council on behalf of Jay Allen with the Broken
Spoke. They have requested a temporary
sign request for a 3’x5’ LED sign/message board to promote the downtown Broken
Spoke & the new Sturgis County Line.
Motion by Patterson, second by Anders & carried with Chaplin, Green
& Call voting no to approve said sign request.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Green & carried unanimously to approve change order
#4 for the Library/Municipal Offices complex.
This is an increase of $22,035.00.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Scudder & carried unanimously to approve the rally
change banks.
Motion
by Scudder, second by Chaplin & carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor
to sign the right-of-way permit for Black Hills Power and Light. This is to place a civil defense siren on the
pole located at the south side water well.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Jacobson & carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor
to sign the close out documentation for the Library EDI grant.
Chaplin
introduced the following written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2006-32
PROSECUTION OF ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
DURING THE 2006 STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
WHEREAS the City of
Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, is authorized by SDCL 9-14-23 to contract
for or employ attorneys under such terms and conditions as the governing body
shall deem necessary and proper; and
WHEREAS it appears necessary and in the best interests of the City to
authorize the Meade County State’s Attorney’s Office to prosecute all actions
or proceeding arising out of the violation of any ordinance of the City of
Sturgis during the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally; and
WHEREAS the Meade County State’s Attorney’s Office has agreed to prosecute
all actions or proceedings arising out of the violation of any ordinance of the
City of Sturgis during the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally excluding therefrom
any trials to the Court for unresolved actions; and
WHEREAS in the case an action is scheduled for trial, the City Attorneys
shall take over prosecution of the matter and try the same to the Court; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the following individuals shall be deputized authorizing them to
prosecute all actions or proceedings arising out of the violation of any
ordinance of the City of Sturgis: Jesse Sondreal, Ken Chleborad, and Tracey
Decker.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the individuals listed above shall be given a free
membership to the
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorneys shall take over prosecution of any
case that is scheduled to be tried to the Court.
Dated
this 31st day of July, 2006.
Published:
August 12, 2006
Effective:
September 2, 2006
Patterson
duly seconded the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution. All those present voted in favor of, with the
exception of Green, who abstained, and the resolution was declared passed &
adopted.
Motion
by Chaplin, second by Anders & carried unanimously to approve the following
salary matters: Wages – a) Todd Rittel, Shannon Heikes – CC Rally, $1.50/hr
increase to $8.00/hr, effective 8/3/06-8/13/06; b) Adam Hosch, Tyler Jensen,
Samantha Bartels, Jeremy Eckhart, Neile Hoops, Kelley Scherer, Zach Weyer,
Cassie Amundson, Laben Clement, Veronica Grosek, Daniel Owen – CC Rally,
$2.00/hr increase to $8.00/hr, effective 8/3/06-8/13/06; c) Kyndra Hovorka,
Jessica Lauer, Chase Williamson – CC Rally, $1.75/hr increase to $8.00/hr,
effective 8/3/06-8/13/06; d) Rickie Clausen, Mike Grosek, Nick Kuno, Kelly
Lauer, Michael Owen, Mandy Goodro – CC Rally, $1.00/hr increase to $8.00/hr,
effective 8/3/06-8/13/06; e) Robbie Clausen, Andrea Williams – CC Rally,
$.75/hr increase to $8.00/hr, effective 8/3/06-8/13/06; New Hires – a) Regina Tobar, Bertha Proctor, Sue Regan, Cody
Loftin, Sarah Zimmerman, Amber Larson, & Jen Loftin – CC Temp Rally,
$8.00/hr, effective 8/3/06-8/12/06; b) Chris Meyers, Michelle Branning, Kevin
Felder & Derek Lynn – Rally Inspectors, $10.50/hr, effective 2006 Rally; c)
Larry Griffin, Bob Hood & Susan Hettich – Rally Inspectors, $9.50/hr,
effective 2006 Rally; d) Randy Wagner – Rally Liquor, $8.00/hr, effective 2006
Rally; e) Bob Braun, Curt Hasart, Lynn Birk, 2 others – Rally EMS, $10.00/hr,
effective 2006 Rally; f) Jeremy Deuter – Rally EMS, $8.00/hr, effective 2006
Rally; g) Brad Olson, Maury LaRue, Erick Haivala, Ron Conway, Kim Fisher, Dave
Fischer, Heath Owens & Scott Hymans – Rally Fire, $10.00/hr, effective 2006
rally.
OTHER MATTERS THAT COME BEFORE COUNCIL
Jacobson
advised that she had been questioned about charging 4% sales tax on the rental
of the homes during the rally. She just
wanted it made known that the City is NOT assessing sales tax for home rentals.
Motion
by Call, second by Chaplin & carried to adjourn to executive session for
the purpose of discussing contract matters.
Motion
by Green, second by Call & carried to return to regular session.
Motion
by Anders, second by Chaplin & carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:25pm.
ATTEST:
______________________________ APPROVED: ___________________________
Pauline Sumption, Finance Officer Mark T. Zeigler,
Mayor