City of Brandon Minutes

City of Brandon Minutes

The Brandon City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 4, 2019 in the Council Chambers at 308 S. Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota.  Present were Dana Clark, Vickie David, Barb Fish, Tim Jorgenson, David Kull and Chuck Parsons.  Others present were:  Finance Officer, Christina Smith; City Attorney, Lisa Marso; Police Chief, Joe Weir; Park Superintendent, Devin Coughlin; Assistant Golf Pro, Andrew Bauer and Public Works Director, Rollie Hoeke.  Absent: Mayor Paul Lundberg.

Council President Fish chaired the meeting.

Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Parsons seconded to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Kull seconded to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2019 briefing meeting and the minutes of the October 21, 2019 regular meeting.  Motion carried.

Alderman Kull moved Alderman Jorgenson seconded to approve the following claims.  Motion carried.

VENDOR, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT; AFLAC, October Premium, 1,221.19; Border States, Supplies, 277.79; Brandon Food Pantry, Fundraiser, 900.00; Brandon Plumbing & Heating, Repairs, 20.41; Butler Machinery Company, Supplies, 8.07; Callaway Golf, Pro Shop Resale, 261.42; Concrete Materials, Repairs, 10,395.76; Core & Main LP, Improvements, 691.72; Corson Village Sanitary District, October Refund, 811.90; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies, 19.96; Delta Dental, November Premium, 2,817.70; Ecolab Pest Elimination, Professional Services, 310.72; Ecolab, Inc., GC Rental, 533.12; Engines and Mowers, GC Supplies, 51.18; Fastenal, Supplies, 152.43; Ferguson Waterworks, Software Maintenance, 2,775.00; Fox Print Printing & Graphics, Police Vehicle Decal, 434.94; Fulda Electric Service, Hired Repairs, 1,292.98; General Traffic Controls, Inc., Traffic Lights, 14,995.00; Geotek Engineering & Testing Services, Professional Services, 2,350.00; Grainger, Supplies, 146.10; Graybar, Supplies, 207.79; H2ose It Carwash, Supplies, 300.00; Hauff Mid-American Sports, Equipment, 590.00; Hawkins Water Treatment, Chemicals, 6,986.10; HDR Engineering, Inc., Professional Services, 138,588.78; Incode- Division of Tyler Technology, Software Maintenance, 945.00; Inter-Lakes Community Action, Transit, 19,497.26; Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Police Supplies, 128.99; JD’s House of Trophies, Supplies, 105.00; Joe Weir, Reimbursement, 255.43; Law Enforcement Targets, In., Training Supplies, 204.38; Lawson Products, Inc., Supplies, 1,834.19; Lisa M. Kull, CSR, Professional Services, 200.00; Locators & Supplies, Inc., Supplies, 51.50; MC & R Pools, Inc., Improvements, 4,912.00; MCI Communications, Inc. – Verizon, Improvements, 24,000.00; Midwest Oil Company, GC – Fuel, 1,084.51; Modern Woodmen of America, November Premium, 1,685.18; Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc., Supplies/Repairs, 10,293.40; Newman Traffic Signs, Supplies, 2,542.22; Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping, Inc., Supplies, 1,143.68; Off Your Rocker, Inc., Supplies, 267.75; Overhead Door, Hired Repairs, 178.57; Palisades Oil Co., Fuel, 2,767.75; Reiter Enterprises, GC repairs, 630.00; Safelite Fulfillment, Inc., Hired Repairs, 277.97; SD Dept of Health, Water Testing, 163.00; SD Dept. of Transportation, Improvements, 282,055.00; Sigler Fire Equipment, GC Supplies, 40.00; Sioux Falls Film Solutions, LLC, Vehicle Supplies – Police, 180.00; Sioux Falls Utilities, WW Agreement, 124,113.97; Sioux Valley Energy, Improvements, 707.39; Sioux Valley Energy, Utilities, 34,499.89; Stockwell Engineers, Inc., Professional Services, 28,596.30; Thein Well Company, Improvements, 34,279.17; TranSource Truck & Equipment, Supplies, 921.55; Two Way Solutions, Police Supplies, 729.96; USA BlueBook, Supplies, 386.12; Verizon Wireless, Police Utilities, 548.56; Verizon Wireless, Utilities, 506.55; VFW Post 4726 – Brandon, Alum Poles, 1,500.00; Wellmark BC/BS, November Premium, 51,536.68; Xcel Energy, Utilities, 3,018.50; City Administration, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 3,883.50; Finance Officer, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 4,184.34; Government Buildings, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 120.05; Police, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 21,184.86; Building Inspections, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 3,327.16; Engineer, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 2,092.24; Street Department, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 5,670.28; Park Department, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 4,598.43; Water Department, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 7,559.66; Sewer Department, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 3,307.16; Golf Course Grounds, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 4,367.16; Golf Course Lounge, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 2,846.46; Golf Course Pro Shop, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 1,797.09; Golf Course Community Room, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 1,541.32; 941 Payroll Taxes, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 20,304.78; SD Retirement System Supplemental, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 700.00; TASC Flex Plan, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 894.95; Accounts Management, October 17, 2019 Payroll, 75.00;

WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Kevin Smith & Trudy Papka were present, representing the Water Conservation Committee.  Kevin gave an update on 2019 accomplishments and what they hope to accomplish in 2020.  

GOLF COURSE COMMITTTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Golf Course Committee report was heard.  Alderman Parsons gave an update on the Golf Course Committee recommendation to go through the process of an RFP to consider options for management of the Golf Course.  Alderman Parsons moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to authorize the committee to proceed with the RFP process.  Motion carried.

BID FOR MCHARDY PARK FISHING PIER RENOVATIONS

The Parks & Recreation Committee report was heard.  Alderman Parsons moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to approve the bid from Soukup Construction in the amount of $19,163.75 for the removal of the retaining wall and to create a mowable slope.  Motion carried.

SALARY REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT

The Public Safety Committee report was heard.  Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman David seconded to approve the annual salary adjustment for Kyle Zigan, to step 27-4 on the wage scale, $21.40 per hour, effective November 13, 2019.  Motion carried.

SALARY REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT

Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Kull seconded to approve the annual salary adjustment for Austin Peterson, to step 47-5 on the wage scale, $29.41 per hour, effective November 5, 2019.  Motion carried.

PURCHASE 2020 SQUAD CARS

Police Chief, Joe Weir, was present to discuss the purchase of two (2) 2020 Dodge Chargers in the amount of $50,510.00.  Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman David seconded to authorize the purchase of two (2) Dodge Chargers under the State Bid Contract #17345 utilizing Billion Automotive.  Motion carried. 

DECLARE SHOTGUNS SURPLUS

Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman David seconded to declare the following property as surplus, and that current or retired police officers of the City of Brandon get first dibs.  Motion carried.  Alderwoman David, Alderwoman Fish and Alderwoman Clark were appointed as the appraisal committee.  Appraisal was $175.00 per gun.

Winchester Model 12 Featherweight – SN#1822924F

Remington 870 Police Magnum – SN#C652886M

Remington 870 Police Magnum – SN#A535364M

Remington 870 Express Magnum – SN#D232718M

Remington 870 Express Magnum – SN#D249223M

Remington 870 Wingmaster – SN#5836190V

DECLARE VEHICLES SURPLUS

The Administration Committee report was heard.  Alderman Parsons moved Alderman Kull seconded to declare the 2003 Ford Turtle Top B16 Bus – 1FDXE45F92HB59474 – 175, 541 miles, as surplus.  Motion carried.  Alderwoman David, Alderwoman Fish and Alderwoman Clark were appointed as the appraisal committee.  Appraisal was $501.00.

Alderman Parsons moved Alderman Kull seconded to declare the 2004 Chevrolet Express Van – 1GAHG39U241223820 – 78,328 miles, as surplus.  Motion carried.  Alderman Kull, Alderman Parsons and Alderman Jorgenson were appointed as the appraisal committee.  Appraisal was $501.00.

Alderman Parsons moved Alderman Kull seconded to declare the 2006 Dodge Caravan – 1D4GP25E56B604959 – 82,797 miles, as surplus.  Motion carried.  Alderman Kull, Alderman Parsons and Alderman Jorgenson were appointed as the appraisal committee.  Appraisal was $501.00.

Alderman Parsons moved Alderman Kull seconded to declare the 2014 Ford Explorer – 1FM5K8AR1EGB38474 – 120,713 miles and the 2014 Ford Explorer – 1FM5K8AR3EGB38475 – 115,288 miles, as surplus.  Motion carried.  Alderwoman David, Alderwoman Fish and Alderwoman Clark were appointed as the appraisal committee.  Appraisal was $501.00 each.

REVOLVING LOAN FUND BY-LAWS AND LOAN CRITERIA

Alderman Parsons discussed updates to the Revolving Loan Fund By-Laws.  Alderman Parsons moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to approve the by-laws as presented.  Motion carried.

CITY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Alderman Parsons moved Alderman Kull seconded to approve the annual Christmas Party for City Staff on Friday, December 6, 2019 with an approximate cost of $2,500.00.  Motion carried.

SECOG SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT

Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Parsons seconded to approve the SECOG Sub-Recipient Agreement as presented.  Motion carried.

SD 100 CASING PIPE INVOICE

The Street Committee and Water & Sewer Committee reports were heard.  Alderman Parsons moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to approve the payment to the SD DOT in the amount of $282,055.00 for the SD 100 casing pipe.  Motion carried.

BIOSOLIDS FINAL PAY APPLICATION 

Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Kull seconded to approve the final pay application and change order #2 to Soukup Construction for the biosolid removal & cell regrading, no amount due.  Motion carried. 

At 6:41 p.m. on a motion by Alderwoman Clark seconded by Alderman Jorgenson the meeting was adjourned.

Melissa Labahn

Municipal Recording Clerk

Barb Fish

Council President

Published once at the approximate cost of $96.71 

November 13, 2019