August 2, 2021 White City Council regular Meeting Minutes
The White City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the McKnight Community Center. Mayor Gladis called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Roll call was taken, council members present were: Cutler, Schwartz, Kelm, Sunderland and Lagerstrom. Council members not present: Cassels. Other’s present were Arlene Madsen, Jennifer Olson, Charlotte Mickelson, Russell Larson, Aryn Looyenga, and Chad Landmark. All motions were unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Mayor Gladis began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call.
Motion by Cutler, seconded by Kelm to approve the agenda.
Motion by Kelm, seconded by Lagerstrom to approve the minutes from the July 12, 2021 meeting.
Motion by Lagerstrom, seconded by Kelm to approve the following claims:
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Check Name: |
Check Amt. |
Description |
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Appeara |
$110.56 |
Cleaning Supplies |
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BioAg Energy Services |
$236.80 |
Gas/Diesel Fuel |
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Brookings-Deuel Rural Water |
$2,754.10 |
2021 July Water |
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Bizzy Bee Cleaning |
$920.00 |
May-July Cleaning |
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City of White |
$914.42 |
utilities |
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Cooks WastePaper & Recycling |
$2,204.20 |
July 2021 Garbage Pickups |
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East River Electric Power |
$4,692.70 |
June 2021 Wheeling Fees |
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Ferguson Waterworks |
$1,430.62 |
Pond Control Pipe |
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Lowes Home Center, INC. |
$337.82 |
Maintenance Supplies |
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Office Peeps, INC. |
$68.00 |
Supplies |
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Runnings Supply, INC. |
$315.28 |
Maintenance Supplies |
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SD Department of Health |
$30.00 |
Total Coliform-PA |
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South Dakota One Call |
$3.15 |
Message Fees-June 2021 |
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Chad Landmark |
$280.00 |
July Health Stipend/Cell Phone |
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Rachel Byers |
$250.00 |
July Health Stipend |
Public Comments: Charlotte Mickelson wanted to know how the ordinance of yard clean up was coming. The board informed her that the city had gotten a new code enforcement officer and the city is waiting on the contract. The code enforcement officer will be paid by a retainer fee, and once that is used up, the city will be billed hourly.
Jen Olson of the Pioneer Days Committee said, overall Pioneer Days went really well. They had lots of good feedback and some ideas they will implement into next year’s celebration.
The council was presented with a lot proposal from Corey McLaughlin. He proposed squaring off the rest of his lot, which would mean buying the rest of the land from the city, which was about 7,000 square feet. Councilman Sunderland was a little hesitant because if they wanted to grow the city, they would need that land as a potential street. They decided to keep the land for potential expansion.
The speed limit signs around the park were discussed with some concerns from the public. Russell Larson expressed his concern with the speed limit saying that lowering the speed limit was unnecessary and with little number of accidents around the park, it was just an excuse for a speed trap. It was argued that other towns have 25 mph or higher around their parks and kids should know to look both ways before crossing the street. Councilman Sunderland said that he wants to see the speed limit at 15 mph because he doesn’t see any traffic stops happening for speeding. It was talked about using flashing lights around the signs, but the council decided against because of houses along the streets. Lagerstrom made a motion to set the speed limit to 15 mph when children are present, but no member seconded his motion. With the motion dead, it can not to be tabled to another meeting. Once the signs are posted, the speed limit will 15 mph around the park. Until posted, the speed limit is as posted.
Councilman Lagerstrom voiced his concern to the board about the three-way stop at 5th and Railroad. There are people rolling through or not stopping at the stop sign. Councilman Lagerstrom said stops are necessary, and removing them would be a good thing for people but we still need a way to slow down traffic. The council plans to look into possibly speed bumps or signs for that intersection.
The second reading for Ordinance 2021-1. This ordinance states that you cannot distribute cannabis within the City of White. The city will not be issuing permits, until the state comes up with more guidelines.
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1st Reading: |
July 12, 2021 |
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2nd Reading: |
August 8, 2021 |
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Date Adopted: |
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Date Published: |
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Effective Date: |
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ORDINANCE NO. |
2021-1 |
A TEMPORARY ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF LOCAL MEDICAL CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS AND/OR LICENSES.
WHEREAS, a local government may enact an ordinance not in conflict with SDCL Chapter 34-20G, governing the time, place, manner, and number of medical cannabis establishments in the locality. A local government may establish civil penalties for violation of an ordinance governing the time, place, and manner of a medical cannabis establishment that may operate in the locality. A local government may require a medical cannabis establishment to obtain a local license, zoning permit, or registration to operate, and may charge a reasonable fee for the local license, zoning permit, or registration.
WHEREAS, the Municipality of White, SD City of White, makes a preliminary finding that the Municipality’s current regulations and controls may not adequately address the unique needs and impacts of medical cannabis establishments as defined in SDCL 34-20G-1;
WHEREAS, medical cannabis state laws under SDCL 34-20G are effective July 1, 2021. The South Dakota Department of Health shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 not later than October 29, 2021, as defined by SDCL 34-20G-72. During the time between July 1, 2021 and potentially as late as October 29, 2021, local units of government will not yet know standards for medical cannabis and will not be able to adequately assess the local zoning and licensing requirements necessary to approve local permits and to better ensure applicants have a more predictable permitting process and avoid stranded investments.
WHEREAS, the Municipality makes a preliminary finding that the Municipality needs further study of the relationship of medical cannabis establishments to the CityComprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The public interest requires that the Municipality study, analyze, and evaluate the impacts of medical cannabis establishments and to fully explore the impacts of any proposed regulations regarding medical cannabis establishments;
WHEREAS, the Municipality makes a preliminary finding that it would be inappropriate for the Municipality to issue a local permit or license to a medical cannabis establishment prior to the South Dakota Department of Health’s promulgation of regulations governing the same;
WHEREAS, the Municipality hereby exercises its authority under SDCL 11-4-3.1 and/or SDCL 9-19-13, to establish a temporary ordinance regarding the issuance of any local permits/licenses for medical cannabis establishments within the Municipality;
WHEREAS, a temporary ordinance will ensure that more comprehensive zoning ordinance and building permit changes, licensing permits, and any proposed amendments to the Municipality’s Comprehensive Plan can be completely examined with adequate public input from citizens, business interests, and medical cannabis industry representatives;
WHEREAS, the Municipality finds that a temporary ordinance is reasonable to preserve the status quo and prevent significant investment pending the outcome of the above study and any proposed regulations emanating therefrom;
WHEREAS, the Municipality finds that the following ordinance is necessary to protect and immediately preserve the public health, safety, welfare, peace and support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF WHITE, SD:
Section 1. Temporary Ordinance – Application for Local Permit/License
A medical cannabis establishment desiring to operate in the Municipality shall be required to apply for a permit and/or license from the Municipality. Applications for a local permit and/or license to operate a medical cannabis establishment, as defined by SDCL 34-20G-1, shall not be accepted until the South Dakota Department of Health has promulgated regulations as required by SDCL 34-20G-72. Any application received prior to such regulations being promulgated shall be denied.
Section 2. Immediate Effect.
This ordinance is necessary to protect and immediately preserve the public health, safety, welfare, peace, and support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions pursuant to SDCL 11-4-3.1 and SDCL 9-19-13.
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Date adopted: |
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Scott Gladis, Mayor
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Rachel Byers, Finance Officer
A letter was sent in to the council from the school library asking for funding this year and asked for their continued support. The library is asking for continued support of $1500. This amount was budgeted for this year.
Motion by Kelm, seconded by Lagerstrom to donate $1500 to the library.
Finance report by Byers included the revenue and expenses, and where the city is at year to date. The report also included informing the council that there was no need to amend the budget for the locator. The amount will be split between the water and electric funds, because it will be used to locate water and electric lines.
Maintenance report by Landmark included letting the council know that the painting on streets around town was done, working on sheds and fixing lights on signs.
Motion by Kelm, seconded by Schwartz to adjourn at 7:37 pm.
Scott Gladis, Mayor
Rachel Byers, Finance Officer
