Jan. 7, 2019 - Regular Meeting Minutes
Minutes 01.07.2019
The White City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 07, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Mayor Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken, council members present were Tammy Byers, Dave Cutler, Chris Wilts, Wayne Kelm, Deb Hopfinger and Scott Gladis, also present was Mayor Terry Wright, Finance Officer Mary Raine and Maintenance Supervisor Dan DeYoung. Other people in attendance were Kim Kludt, Christine Sheffield, Arlene Madsen, Janiece Kregel, and Julie Westberg.
All motions were unanimous unless otherwise noted. Motion by Hopfinger, seconded by Byers to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion by Hopfinger, seconded by Kelm to approve the bills as presented, they were as follows: Anderson Oil $367.64 gas & diesel, Appeara $45.54 towels, rags, mops, AT&T Mobility $57.16 cellphone, B&B Auto $100.00 scratches to vehicles due to low hanging trees, Brookings Equipment tractor fuel pump repair, BDRW Dec 18 water, Bros Int $37.96 labels; City of White $1915.64, utilities; DENR $450.00, permit; DADi $35.00, class; Dan DeYoung $198.00, HRA; 1st Dist Local Gov’t $544.91, dues; ITC, Inc. $300.85, internet and phone; Mary Raine $250.00, HRA; Midwest Pest Control $85.00, rodent control; Quill $14.48, $14.48; SD Dept of Revenue $44.35m mailing; WAPA $2603.62, Dec power; Willmott Gravel $700.00, snow removal; FB & T $12.00. safety deposit box; Cook’s $2000.00, Dec pickups; State of SD $2576.55, sales tax; petty cash $250.00, Xmas decorations, postage; WAPA $2375.55, Nov power; Heartland $29034.30, Nov power; DENR $18.00, operators permit; DLV Fire & Safety $363.75, 5 inspections & 2 recharges; East River Elec. $3901.03, Nov 18 power; SD One Call $6.30, locates; Anderson Oil, Inc $1573.00, heat fire hall: City of White $1613.09, utilities; Cooks, Inc $2012.00, Nov pickups; SD Dept of Health $30.00, testing; SDWWA $10.00, membership; Brittany Rennich $185.97, return deposit; City of White $185.23, used deposits to pay utilities; Morgan Hanson $28.80, return deposit; City of White $200.00, used deposit to pay utilities; DMI $6599.57, repair maintainer; White House Custom Color $112.31, festival of tree sign; Quill $25.08, discount card; Amazon $15.96, stamper; AFLAC $131.82, Aflac; ebay $74.49, navy binders; SDRA $240.00, dues; Walmart $362.95, carts; Sauder Woodworking $12.97, wheels for cabinet; Amazon $41.93, wheels and binder dividers; wages for 4th qtr $15781.29 Finance Office, $2970.55 Streets, $2970.80 Water, $2970,80 Electric, $2970.80 Sewer, $1169.89 Hall, $501.54 Parks, $516.72 Mayor, $1813.28 council persons.
Motion by Hopfinger to make arrangement to let the school use City land by the Ag Building, seconded by Byers.
Motion by Wilts to approve Liquor agreement with the White Community Club, voting no Hopfinger and Byers, motion carried.
Motion Kelm to appoint Jesse Ronning as City Attorney, seconded by Hopfinger, Wilts voting no, motion carried. Motion by Wilts, seconded by Kelm to have The Tri City Star as the official newspaper. Motion by Hopfinger, seconded by Kelm to appoint First Bank & Trust as official bank for city. Motion by Hopfinger, seconded by Kelm to approve Resolution 2019-1 to have the Pioneer Day Committee under the city. Motion by Wilts, seconded by Kelm to approve Resolution 2019-2 to have the White Community Club under the City, Byers voting no, motion carried.
Motion by Hopfinger, seconded by Gladis to approve new Personnel Policies which will include mandatory drug testing if the accident causes any personal injury to any other person or self. Motion by Kelm, seconded by Hopfinger to approve Safety Manual. Motion by Gladis, seconded by Hopfinger to approve Procurement Policy. Motion by Kelm, seconded by Gladis to approve employee expense sheet.
Motion by Hopfinger, seconded by Byers to attend Bridal Show in February if cost is under $200.00, Gladis and Wilts voting no, motion carried.
Motion by Cutler, seconded by Wilts to move into executive session at 9:11 pm. Council came out of executive session at 9:40 pm.
Motion by Gladis, seconded by Byers to return the $200.00 check to the booster club, the check was an additional amount the city did not agree to, council had arranged for volunteers to take down tables and chairs. Council reminded Finance Officer to set appointment with auditors. Motion by Gladis, seconded by Kelm to adjourn.
Terry Wright, Mayor
Mary Raine, Finance Officer