Proceedings

City Of Edgemont
Edgemont Common Council
Regular Meeting
February 6, 2018

Call To Order – Roll Call: Mayor Jerry Dibble called the regular meeting of the Edgemont Common Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 20, 2018, at Edgemont City Hall. Present were Council members, Terry Leehey, Carla Schepler, Carl Shaw, Jason Shook, and Barbara Strozewski. Sandra Woodward was absent.

The Pledge of Allegiance was stated.

Conflict of Interest For Council Members: No conflicts were heard.

Approval of Agenda: Carla Schepler made a motion to approve the February 20, 2018 agenda. Motion seconded by Carl Shaw. Motion passed with unanimous vote. 

Approval of Minutes

Jason Shook made a motion to approve the February 6, 2018 minutes. Motion was seconded by Barbara Strozewski. Motion passed with unanimous vote. 

Committee Reports

Law Enforcement – Steve Yenulonis

Public Works Committee – Carl Shaw talked about all of the snow removal and the broken fitting at the water facility.

Finance/Personnel Committee – Terry Leehey stated that the claims were reviewed and approved.

Mayor – Mayor Dibble stated that he didn’t have anything for this evening.

Public Comment: No public comments were heard.

Approval of Claims: Carl Shaw made a motion to approve the February 20, 2018 claims totaling $342,846.27. Motion seconded by Barbara Strozewski. Motion carried with unanimous roll call vote.

Feb 6-19, 2018 Salaries: Administration 1557.49, Streets 2612.35, Airport 43.44, Cemetery 14.48, West Nile 142.01, Library 916.29, Water 1711.06, Sewer 428.44, Garbage 246.53. Total Salaries: $7672.09.

Feb 6-19, 2018 Expenditures: Aflac 608.75 pharmaceutical allowances, Intuit 34.08 updates, AE2S 15183.00 professional fees, Barker Concrete 375.00 professional fees, Black Hills Energy 136.84 electricity, Century Business 145.13 copier, Culligan 46.50 supplies, DENR 30.00 professional fees, FR County Herald 186.12 publishing, Hi-D-Way 2040.00 propane, Kyle Kaiser 68.04 travel, Maguire Iron 227350.00 professional fees, MidContinent Labs 19.00 water testing, Nelson Oil & Gas 235.16 professional fees, Randy Millburn 68.04 travel, RCS 82326.24 professional fees, Sander Sanitation 4150.35 garbage, SD Overhead Doors 639.78 professional fees, Sword & Ahrendt 978.75 attorney, SYNCB/Amazon 415.40 supplies, IUOE Local 49 138.00 dues. Total expenditures: $335,174.18.

Old Business: No old business.

New Business

Sam Simons: Sam Simons wanted to discuss the possibility of obtaining water and sewer lines for his property that is located across Hwy 18. A business has approached him on purchasing the property and would need to have City services provided to the location. He wanted to know if the City would have an interest in seeing this accomplished to bring more jobs and revenues to the City. The Council said that they were behind the idea and would like him to return to another meeting when the plans with the engineers have progressed.

Airport Annexation: City Attorney, Brian Ahrendt, stated that the City Council needed to present the airport annexation proposal to the County Commissioners. He presented the Council with the map and legal descriptions for review. 

Executive Session per sdcl 1-25-2 (1 & 3) Personnel and Litigation/Contracts

Carl Shaw made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:29 p.m. Motion seconded by Barbara Strozewski. Motion passed with unanimous vote.

Returned from executive session at 8:23 p.m.

No action was taken.

Adjournment: Jason Shook made a motion to adjourn at 8:24 p.m. Motion was seconded by Carl Shaw. Motion carried with unanimous vote.

The next regular City Council meeting will be held March 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes Unapproved

Attest

/s/Jerry Dibble

Jerry Dibble, Mayor

Attest

/s/Karen S Cain

Karen S Cain, Finance Officer

Unapproved

Published once at the total approximate cost of $54.18

Published: Mar. 8, 2018