Proceedings

City of Edgemont Common Council
Regular Meeting
May 16, 2023
CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL: Mayor, Rheta Reagan, called the regular meeting of the Edgemont Common Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023, at Edgemont City Hall. Present were Council members, David Levey, Jarrell Rola, Jason Shook, Dennis Tubb and Brent White.
Pledge of Allegiance was stated.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS: No conflicts of interest were stated
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: David Levey made a motion to approve the May 16, 2023 agenda, with the addition of an executive session. Motion seconded by Jason Shook. Motion carried with unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: David Levey made a motion to approve the May 2, 2023 minutes. Motion was seconded by Jarrell Rola. Motion carried with unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Dennis Tubb made a motion to approve the May 9, 2023 minutes. Motion was seconded by David Levey. Motion carried with unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Law Enforcement – Charles Dobbs and Brandon Peterson
Public Works – Joe Koller
Mayor’s Report – Rheta Reagan stated that she’s been powering through and went to her first Custer/Fall River landfill meeting in Hot Springs on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Reagan introduced Aaron Eberle as the new finance officer and stated that the City Clerk had been out sick, but a lot has been learned.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lisa Pawlowski both stated that she would like more information on the recent dog attacks. Deputy Dobbs had no insight on the matter, but the Council and Mayor assured Pawlowski that the matter had been taken care of and the dogs were gone.
COUNCIL COMMENT: No comments were heard.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Brent White made a motion to approve the May 2, 2023 claims totaling $37,305.14. Motion seconded by Jason Shook. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 Expenditures: Northwest Pipe, $16,735.56, supplies, GW Technologies, 100.00, firewall, Sturdenvant’s 203.98, supplies, Custer/Fall River Landfill $160.96, landfill fees, Mid Continent, $24.50, supplies, Rancher’s Feed and Supply, $474.86, supplies, Culligan, $16.00, water, Butler Machinery, $2,984.49, supplies, Black Hills Power Electtric, $4,220.87, electricity, MARC, $3899.62, supplies, Sander Sanitation, $4,920.48, garbage, IUOE Local 49, $140.00, union, IUOE Local 49, $2,652.00, union, The Library Store, 111.26, books, TBS Service & Vending, supplies, Margaret Stewart, $108.23. Total expenditures: $37,305.14.
OLD BUSINESS:
No annual report was given at this time.
Brent White made a motion to approve the malt beverage license for the Igloo Bar. Motion was seconded by David Levey. With Tubb voting no, all others voting yes, by roll call vote, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Meter Installation: Jason Shook made a motion to approve meter installation at the Fair Grounds, Football Field and Golf Course, not to charge these entities, but to track where the water is going. Motion was seconded by Jarrell Rola. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Travel Card: Jason Shook made a motion to approve up to two travel cards for the use of gas, food and lodging if necessary. Motion was seconded by Dennis Tubb. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Library Board Reccomendation: Brent White made a motion to approve appointing Jami Hamilton to the Library Board. Motion was seconded by Levey. Motion carried with a unanimous vote.
Daniel Westman 5Th Wheel: David Levey made a motion to approve allowing Daniel Westman to set up a 5th Wheel on A Street while remodeling a house on 4th Avenue, along with the signed variance and allow the 5th wheel to be there for 2 ½ months with the option to renew. Motion was seconded by Dennis Tubb. Motion carried with unanimous vote.
Temporary Off Sale Malt Beverage License: Jason Shook made a motion to allow the Victory a temporary off sale malt beverage license on June 3, 2023 for a car show and to allow Kevin Moren to fill out the application on May 17, 2023. Motion was seconded by Dennis Tubb. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Frank Gregg Abatements: David Levey made a motion to approve the abatements for Frank Gregg, due to a clerical error by the Director of Equalization and authorize the Mayor to sign. Motion was seconded by Brent White. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Approval Of Accounting Firm: Dennis Tubb made a motion to approve hiring JMM Services, Hot Springs, as an accounting firm to assist Aaron Eberle and other items as needed, with the confirmation of being able to cancel the agreement at any time. Motion was seconded by Jason Shook. With Levey and Rola voting nay, all others voting yes, by roll call vote, motion carried.
Budget Training: Jason Shook made a motion to approve travel for Aaron Eberle to attend a budget training in Pierre on June 21, 2023 and to approve travel costs if the travel card isn’t here by that time. Motion was seconded by Jarrell Rola. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
Building Permit: Jason Shook made a motion to approve the building permit for Casey Klein. Motion was seconded by Brent White. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Dennis Tubb made a motion to approve going into executive session at 7:45 p.m. Motion was seconded by David Levey. Motion carried with unanimous vote.
Meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Dennis Tubb made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m. Motion was seconded by Jarrell Rola. Motion carried with unanimous vote.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held June 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES UNAPPROVED
ATTEST:
/s/Rheta Reagan
Rheta Reagan, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Aaron Eberle
Aaron Eberle Finance Officer
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Published: May 25, 2023