January 27, 2014 - Edgemont, South Dakota

CITY OF EDGEMONT
PROCEEDINGS
Edgemont Common Council
Regular Meeting
January 21, 2014
CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Mayor Carl A Shaw called the regular meeting of the Edgemont Common Council to order at 7:00
P.M. on January 21, 2014, at the Edgemont City Hall. Present were Council members Barbara Bryan, Ann
McDermand, Sandra Woodward, George West, Barbara Strozewski and Chris Evans.
The Pledge of Allegiance was stated.
Conflict of Interest Items for Council Members
Chris Evans is stated as having a conflict with Agenda Item #16 – Accept/reject recall petitions
since he was a petition carrier. He will not participate Agenda Item #16.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Sandra Woodward made a motion to remove Item #7 – Ordinance - Chapter 4 – second reading
from the agenda until the end of the Legislative Session closes and to move Item #16 – Accept/reject
recall petitions to after the approval of the January 7, 2014 minutes along with the public comment and
to also remove the Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Ann McDermand. Motion carried with
roll call vote. Bryan – aye, Evans – nay, McDermand – aye, Strozewski – aye, West – aye, Woodward –
aye.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sandra Woodward made a motion to approve the January 7, 2014 minutes. Motion was
seconded by Chris Evans. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
ACCEPT/REJECT RECALL PETITIONS
Ann McDermand made a motion to reject the recall petitions. Motion was seconded by Sandra
Woodward. Motion carried with roll call vote. Bryan – aye, Evans – did not participate in discussion and
vote due to conflict of interest, McDermand – aye, Strozewski – aye, West – aye, Woodward – aye.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were heard with Echo Brosmire, John & Freda Huddleston speaking against the
Mayor. Dick Owens, Mike Koopman, Nancy Cadwell, Verna Barker, Stephanie Stevens speaking in favor
of the Mayor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Law Enforcement – Martha Jarman
Law Enforcement & Safety Committee – recommended Rheta Reagan to be appointed
ADA/Safety Official
Utility Foreman – Junior Harper
Utility Committee – Sandra Woodward
Union Committee – George West
Ordinance Committee – Barbara Bryan
Finance/Personnel Committee – Sandra Woodward & Ann McDermand
City Engineer – Mike Koopman
Mayor – Carl A Shaw
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Ann McDermand made a motion to approve January 21, 2014 claims. Motion seconded by Chris
Evans. Motion passed with unanimous roll call vote.
Salaries – December 29-January 20, 2014: Council 690.00, Mayor 400.00, Administration 1438.88,
Streets 2334.47, Airport 14.39, Cemetery 20.68, Library 1726.39, Cleaning 125.00, Park 411.56, Water
2768.12, Sewer 1745.13, Garbage 181.33. Total Salaries: $11855.95
Expenditures – January 1-21, 2014: Amazon 337.99 books & supplies, Coca-Cola Bottling 49.60 supplies
& rent, Edgemont Herald Tribune 288.55 publishing, PJ’s Hi-D-Way 661.50 propane for Fire Dept, PJ’s HiD-Way 994.49 fuel, Quill 547.17 supplies, Rancher’s Feed 509.89 supplies, SD One Call 23.58 professional
fees, SD Federal Property 21625.00. Total Expenditures: $25311.00
OLD BUSINESS
Separate address for Benchwarmer – Tabled January 7, 2014
Chris Evans made a motion to table this item until more documentation is available. Motion was
seconded by Sandra Woodward. Motion passed with unanimous vote.
Ordinance - Chapter 4 – Second Reading
Ordinance - Chapter 4 – second reading was removed from the agenda until the end of the
Legislative Session closes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION per SDCL 1-25-2 (1) & (3)
Removed from the agenda
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2014-01-21- New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC
Chris Evans made a motion to accept the New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC contract and to allow
the Mayor to sign. Motion was seconded by Barbara Bryan. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Resolution No. 2014-01-21
Whereas, the City of Edgemont owns property located at 908 H. Street, Edgemont, South Dakota
Whereas, New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC wishes to extend the lease with the City of Edgemont dated
November 12, 1999;
Whereas, SDCL 9-12-5.1 gives to the City of Edgemont the power to lease city owned property;
Whereas, the City of Edgemont properly adopted and published a resolution of intent prior to the hearing
on this resolution
Be it Resolved that the City of Edgemont shall enter into a First Amendment to Site Lease with Option
Agreement with a term commencing on January 1, 2014 and continuing for 5 years with 5 successive 5
year options to renew and for a rent payment to be paid to the City of Edgemont in the amount of
$3,507.24 with a 10% increase commencing on January 1, 2029 and every 5 years thereafter; and it is
Further Resolved that the Mayor of the City of Edgemont shall be authorized to sign all the necessary
documents to finalize the First Amendment to Site Lease with Option Agreement between the City of
Edgemont and New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC.
EDGEMONT COMMON COUNCIL
Edgemont, South Dakota
___________________________________
Carl A Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Karen S Cain, Finance Officer
(SEAL)
Dated this 21st day of January, 2014
Bryan: aye
Evans: aye
McDermand: aye
Strozewski: aye
West: aye
Woodward: aye
Resolution 2014-01-21-2 – Resolution to set Water Dock & Hydrant Rates
Chris Evans made a motion to accept the Resolution to set Water Dock and Hydrant Rates.
Motion was seconded by Barbara Bryan. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 2014-01-21-2
A RESOLUTION TO SET WATER DOCK AND FIRE HYDRANT RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Edgemont allows the purchase of water from the Water Dock and Fire Hydrants;
and
THEREFORE the following rates shall apply for Water Dock and Fire Hydrant usage:
WATER DOCK……$0.50 per each 125 gallons
FIRE HYDRANT…… $10.00 per 2000 gallons
FIRE HYDRANT…… $.35 per barrel (42 gallons per barrel) for semi loads
REGULAR HOURS ARE: 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday
After regular hours and on holidays there will be an additional $100.00 charge per call;
AND THEREFORE, these rates will be effective as of February 01, 2014
Dated this __________day of___________, 2014
EDGEMONT COMMON COUNCIL
Edgemont, South Dakota
______________________________
Carl A Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Karen S Cain, Finance Officer
Published _______________
Effective ________________
Bryan: aye
Evans: aye
McDermand: aye
Strozewski: aye
West: aye
Woodward: aye
Hire Utility Foreman
Chris Evans made a motion to hire Arnold Harper as the Utility Foreman with a starting wage of
$15.83 per hour with current benefits effective this current pay period. Motion was seconded by George
West. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Library Trustee Appointment
Barbara Bryan made a motion to accept the recommendation of appointing Rachael Crase as
Library Trustee to fulfill the term of Rheta Reagan’s board position. Motion was seconded by Chris Evans.
Motion carried with unanimous vote.
Arnold Harper to attend water classes in Rapid City
Chris Evans made a motion to have Arnold Harper attend the water classes in Rapid City, January
28-30, 2014. Motion was seconded by Sandra Woodward. Motion carried with unanimous vote.
Signing of IUOE Local 49 Contract
George West made a motion to have the Mayor sign the IUOE Local 49 contract. Motion was
seconded by Ann McDermand. Motion carried with roll call vote. Bryan – nay, Evans – aye, McDermand
– aye, Strozewski – aye, West – aye, Woodward – aye.
Transportation Council Representative Reassignment
Chris Evans made a motion to have Barbara Strozewski replace Ann McDermand as the
Transportation Council Representative. Motion was seconded by Barbara Bryan. Motion carried with roll
call vote. Bryan – aye, Evans – aye, McDermand – aye, Strozewski – abstain, West – aye, Woodward –
aye.
Cactus Hills Sale
Chris Evans made a motion to table the Cactus Hills Sale until he received signed complaints and
has more information. Motion was seconded by Barbara Bryan. Motion carried with unanimous roll call
vote.
Set Date/Time/Place for Recall Election
No need for action due to rejection of petitions.
ADJOURNMENT
Chris Evans made a motion to adjourn @ 8:37pm. Motion was seconded by Sandra Woodward.
Motion passed with unanimous vote.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held February 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES UNAPPROVED
ATTEST
/s/Carl A Shaw
Carl A Shaw, Mayor
___________________________
Carl A Shaw
ATTEST
/s/Karen S Cain
Karen S Cain
Finance Officer
____________________________
Karen S Cain
UNAPPROVED
Published once at an approximate cost of ____________.

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