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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
The City Council of the City of Volga, SD, met for a regular meeting, Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7 PM, in the conference room of City Hall; Mayor Mary Bjerke presiding. Members present: Keith Benson, Craig Howell, Marty Strasburg, Ken Fideler, Marcia Thompson, and Kelly Vander Wal. Also present: City Attorney Steven Britzman, City Administrator Steve Meyer, Fire Chief Dave Jacobson, Finance Officer Nicole Rawden, Electical Superintendent Brent Brown, Jane Utecht from the Volga Tribune, and Mike Cotton.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Fideler moved to approve the agenda. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Benson moved to approve the minutes of the April 15th, 2010, special meeting. Thompson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Strasburg made a motion to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance 2010-02 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS PERMITTING THE USE OF GOLF CARTS ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA with an annual permit fee of $10. Strasburg withdrew his motion. Fideler made a motion to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance 2010-02 with an annual permit fee of $25. Howell seconded the motion. Five members voted aye, and one opposed; motion carried.
Mike Cotton discussed with the council the possibility of a fireworks stand near Valley Mart. No action was taken by council since there are no ordinances prohibiting sales on commercial property.
Strasburg moved to approve the following claims and ordered them paid. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
AFLAC |
$359.68 |
premiums |
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES |
$557.13 |
supplies and mats |
B & E AUTO REPAIR |
$607.32 |
repairs |
BANYON DATA SYSTEMS |
$2,310.00 |
software support |
BROOKINGS ANIMAL CONTROL |
$70.00 |
stray dog impound fee |
BROOKINGS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE |
$8,099.55 |
contract law |
BROOKINGS DUMPSTER SERVICE |
$5,917.86 |
garbage service |
C & W REPAIR |
$108.09 |
repairs |
CANADIAN PACIFIC |
$970.00 |
lic. no 3301101 wire crossing |
CAR QUEST |
$4.19 |
parts |
CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY |
$72.33 |
supplies |
CLINT KOOIMA |
$150.00 |
training |
COLONIAL RESEARCH |
$1,525.42 |
pool supplies |
DAKOTA RIGGERS & TOOL SUPPLY |
$24.10 |
supplies |
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP |
$2,080.00 |
SDSP Metering |
DELTA DENTAL |
$192.00 |
dental premiums |
DISH NETWORK |
$37.60 |
dish services |
DUANE WALBURG |
$58.80 |
stray dog mileage & time |
FORT DEARBORN LIFE INS. CO. |
$55.50 |
life premiums |
HAROLD'S PRINTING COMPANY |
$247.15 |
supplies |
IRBY TOOL & SAFETY |
$56.82 |
electric glove testing |
JAGER'S GROCERY |
$63.11 |
cleaning supplies |
JERES HOME INSPECTIONS |
$150.00 |
home inspections |
JOAN BJORKLUND |
$100.00 |
cleaning |
LARSEN OVERHEAD DOOR |
$3,851.60 |
new door for old shop |
LEWS FIREWORKS |
$4,005.00 |
Old Timer's Fireworks Display |
M & T FIRE & SAFETY |
$11,429.68 |
repairs & SCBAs |
MCLEOD'S |
$156.92 |
supplies |
MEYER, STEVEN |
$38.85 |
mileage RT Watertown |
MICHAEL NIEMAN |
$150.00 |
training |
NEBRASKA CHILD SUPPORT PTM CTR |
$332.00 |
payment |
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY |
$470.95 |
natural gas |
OFFICE PEEPS INC. |
$566.29 |
supplies and printer |
PAUL NELSON |
$150.00 |
training |
QWEST |
$254.73 |
phone services |
RFD NEWS GROUP INC. |
$418.19 |
publications |
RONS SAW SHOP |
$844.80 |
saw and repairs |
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE |
$109.00 |
testing |
SDRS |
$3,176.00 |
contributions April 2010 |
SD STATE TREASURER |
$13,690.40 |
sales tax filing |
SHELL FLEET PLUS |
$304.74 |
fuel |
SIOUX FALLS TWO-WAY |
$195.45 |
two radio repair |
SIOUX VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
$243.63 |
election workers |
SIOUX VALLEY WIRELESS |
$217.27 |
install charge SDSP metering |
T & L SERVICES |
$1,350.00 |
cleaning services |
TRAVIS RENKLY |
$150.00 |
training |
VERIZON WIRELESS |
$456.32 |
cell phone service |
WADE HAVREVOLD |
$28.27 |
stump removal |
WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL ENG. |
$189.00 |
sample analysis |
WELLMARK BC & BS OF SD |
$3,449.81 |
health premiums |
GENERAL FUND EMPLOYEES |
$31,891.90 |
April Gross Payroll |
ELECTRIC FUND EMPLOYEES |
$11,813.32 |
April Gross Payroll |
WATER FUND EMPLOYEES |
$1,255.85 |
April Gross Payroll |
SEWER FUND EMPLOYEES |
$1,255.86 |
April Gross Payroll |
Fideler made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-20 with the removal of the wording from time to time in Sec. 2010-10.
Resolution 2010-20
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
CONNECTIONS TO AND THE USE OF THE
VOLGA ELECTRIC SYSTEM
Authority and Purpose
These rules and regulations are adopted by the Volga City Council, and are declared to be necessary for the efficient, economic and safe operation of the Volga Electric System. They are intended to protect the safety of persons and property, and reduce the inconvenience of interrupted power through the regulation and control of connections to, and the use of, the electric system, and may be amended as necessary by Resolution of the Volga City Council.
Sec. 2010-10. Electrical rates and charges.
The rates and charges for electrical service in the city shall be as set by resolution of the city council.
Sec. 2010-11. Compliance with electrical codes.
All installations shall comply with the current edition of the state electrical wiring bulletin, the current edition of the National Electrical Code and the current City of Volga installation guidelines. Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of the terms used in these Rules and Regulations shall be as defined in the current National Electric Code, whenever the word “Municipality” is used in the South Dakota State and/or National Electrical Code it shall be held to mean the City of Volga.
Sec. 2010-12. Conflicts.
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the electrical codes (adopted by these regulations) and applicable provisions of these Rules and Regulations, state law or city ordinance, the provisions of these Rules and Regulations, state law or city ordinance shall prevail over the electrical codes and be controlling.
Sec. 2010-13. License required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in the business of installing any electrical wiring or construct or install electrical apparatus or machinery, in any structure or upon any premises, except as provided specifically herein, without first securing a license to do so under the provisions of these regulations. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business (in the City of Volga) of the licensee. No electrical license shall be transferable.
Sec. 2010-14. Inspections.
All electric wiring and apparatus installed, constructed or done within the City shall be inspected by a licensed representative of the State of South Dakota or by any utility officer or employee appointed for such purpose and no such wiring or apparatus shall be energized without such inspection.
Should any conditions be discovered by such inspections either by the State Inspector or by the Utility Inspector which do not conform to the electric code adopted by these regulations, the electrical services maybe disconnected without notice until such conditions are remedied.
Sec. 2010-15. Connecting with current.
No connections shall be made until a certificate is executed by an electrician showing compliance with the current South Dakota and/or National Electrical Code.
Sec. 2010-16. Installation of meters by city.
All meters, service wires and other electrical facilities installed by the city at the city’s expense upon a customer’s premises for the purpose of delivering and metering electric energy to the customer will continue to be the property of the city, and may be repaired, inspected, relocated, replaced or removed by the city. All meters shall be installed out-of-doors if feasible.
Sec. 2010-17. Access to customer premises.
The customer will provide and maintain, without cost to the city and subject to city approval, an easily accessible location on or within the premises to be supplied electrical service, with sufficient and proper facilities for installation of meters and other apparatus, and the necessary right-of-way to this location for installation of meters and other apparatus.
Sec. 2010-18. Relocation of inaccessible meter.
Where meters or services originally installed in accessible locations satisfactory to the city are rendered inaccessible thereafter by virtue of alterations, new construction or upgrading of service requirements by the owner of the premises or the owner’s agent, such meters or services shall be reinstalled at a location, subject to city approval and at the expense of the owner, within 120 Days of written notification that such a condition exists. Failure to relocate said equipment will result in disconnection of service until relocation or repair has been made.
Sec. 2010-19. Electric service.
All service to newly constructed buildings shall be underground. Any person desiring underground installation of the electrical service wires to a premises shall apply in writing to the Utilities Office and shall state the location of the desired underground service and the size and voltage of the expected service. Said application must be approved by the Volga Municipal Utilities who shall endorse approval on the application. Before such installation shall be made an installation fee shall be paid to the Utilities Office.
Sec. 2010-20. Overhead to underground conversion.
In areas where the overhead primary service has been converted to underground the service wires shall also be replaced with underground service wires. The property owner will receive written notification when these lines will be installed and the number of days until the overhead will be deenergized. It will be the home owner’s responsibility to have an electrician convert the meter socket from overhead to underground. There will be a service fee of $70.00 to cover the cost of wire and trenching due at time of service.
Sec. 2010-21. Electric service deposit.
Charges for installation or upgrade to electric services will require a deposit of Fifty percent (50%) of the total estimate of cost to provide said service before work is to begin. The remainder of the cost shall be paid within 120 days from the date the work is completed or electrical service will be subject to disconnection without further notice
Sec. 2010-22. Overhead residential and commercial secondary service.
The city will not provide overhead service unless it is determined by the Utilities Office that no other options exist, or the owner has established that overhead service is necessary. All costs associated with the overhead service will become the responsibility of the customer.
Sec. 2010-23. New underground residential and small commercial secondary service (200-amp or less 1/0 only).
The city will provide:
- Underground secondary cable, conduits and fittings from the transformer to the base of the house, building or point of metering.
- The electric meter.
- All trenching, backfilling with existing fill only and labor to lay secondary cable and conduit in trench and connect to the city equipment.
The customer will provide or pay for:
- Any upgrades or extension of the distribution system needed to provide the service
- A meter socket that has been approved by the City of Volga.
- A service fee of $210.00 for residential service. $330 for single phase commercial service. An additional fee will be assed for services exceeding 200 feet. The fee will be at the current rate for time and material which will be set from time to time by resolution.
- All secondary, conduit and fittings from the base of the service not provided by the city to the meter socket
- All secondary wiring from the bottom of the meter socket to the customer service entrance equipment.
- An additional fee will be charged to the customer for obstacles, such as boring under driveways, sidewalks, replacing concrete, asphalt, or removing sidewalks, asphalt, concrete, tree stumps, etc.
- A service deposit is required in advance.
- All utility easements requested by the city shall be granted to the city by the customer at no cost to the city.
Sec. 2010-24. New underground residential development (two or more lots).
The city will provide:
Any upgrades or extension of the distribution system needed to provide the service, all trenching, backfilling with existing fill only, and labor to lay primary cable and conduit in trench and connect to the city equipment and paid for by the developer.
All street lighting material in new developments shall be furnished and installed by the city and paid for by the developer. Utility easements are required for installation of street lights and are to be granted to the city by the customer at no cost to the city. Street lights will only be installed after curb and gutter has been installed so that street lights may be appropriately placed.
The customer will provide or pay for the following:
Charges for installation of electric services will require a deposit of Fifty percent (50%) of the total estimate of cost to provide said service before work is to begin. The remainder of the cost shall be paid within 120 days from the date the work is completed or the service will be subject to disconnection without further notice. In the case of a new development, the developer and the city may mutually agree to an installment agreement allowing the developer to pay the costs for the development based on a payment per lot at the time lots are sold.
All utility easements requested by the city shall be granted to the city by the developer at no cost to the city.
Sec. 2010-25. New underground service to mobile home courts.
A. The city will provide:
- Underground secondary cable, conduits and fittings from the transformer to the base of the house, building or point of metering.
- The electric meter.
- All trenching, backfilling with existing fill only, labor to lay secondary cable and conduit in trench and connect to the city equipment.
The customer will provide or pay for:
- Any upgrades or extension of the distribution system needed to provide the service
- A meter pedestal which has been approved by the City of Volga.
- A service fee of $210.00 for each meter pedestal. An additional fee will be assessed for services exceeding 200 feet, with the fee to be set at the current rate for time and materials, which will be set from time to time by Resolution of the City of Volga.
- All secondary, conduit and fittings from the base of the service not provided by the city to the meter socket
- All secondary wiring from the bottom of the meter socket to the customer service entrance equipment.
- An additional fee will be charged to the customer for obstacles, such as boring under driveways, sidewalks, replacing concrete, asphalt, or removing sidewalks, asphalt, concrete, tree stumps, etc.
- A service deposit is required in advance.
- All utility easements requested by the city shall be granted to the city by the customer at no cost to the city.
B. The city will designate a junction point for the connection of the customer secondary underground service. The junction point shall be a service pedestal, secondary junction box or the terminals of a pad mount transformer.
C. The city will install, own, operate, and maintain all facilities on the source side of the junction point, including the junction enclosure and connections.
D. The customer shall install, own, operate, and maintain all secondary facilities on the load side of the junction point, including the secondary cable, conduit, and meter pedestal. The city will own the electric meter.
E. All lots shall be individually metered.
F. The junction points will normally be located within front lot line easements if possible, unless it is necessary or desirable to designate locations along rear or side property lines which are closer to meter points.
Sec. 2010-26. New large commercial or industrial secondary service (over 400 amps).
A. All commercial or industrial services over 200 amps shall be approved by the city prior to installation. In general, these customers will be served with an underground primary feeder. The following work shall be completed by the City of Volga:
- All primary cables, conduits, poles and fittings shall be installed.
- All trenching, setting of poles and backfilling for the primary cable shall be completed.
- All transformers, switches and other high voltage equipment shall be installed.
- The primary equipment and cable shall be connected and installed.
- Any instrument metering material which is needed shall be installed.
- The secondary wiring shall be connected to the pad mounted transformer or to the customer's service mast.
B. All time and materials necessary to complete the above-described work shall be supplied by the City of Volga and the cost thereof shall be the responsibility of the customer requesting the service.
C. The following items shall be completed by the customer and the customer shall be responsible for the payment of the following:
- All secondary wiring from point of metering to the customer service entrance equipment.
Sec. 2010-27. Street lighting.
All street lighting material in new developments shall be furnished and installed by the city and paid by the developer. Utility easements are required for installation of street lights and are to be granted to the city by the customer at no cost to the city. Street lights will only be installed after curb and gutter has been installed so street lights are appropriately placed.
Sec. 2010-28. Temporary service and fees.
The city will provide temporary secondary service at a new construction site according to the following rate schedule. All service shall be metered. All temporary services need to be within 10 feet of a suitable electrical transformer or electrical pedestal. The contractor may run their own wire from the temporary service device as they desire. Volga Municipal Utilities has no authority or responsibility after the meter socket. These wires can be plugged and unplugged to the temporary service device. All receptacles on temporaries must be fused and the 120 VAC receptacles must be GFI’S. When the meter is installed in a permanently fixed socket it will no longer be considered a temporary and service fees will apply.
- Residential: The hook up fee is $50.00 for a city provided temporary service or $15.00 for a temporary service supplied by other; plus KWH used at current residential rate.
- Commercial: (Three phase temporary service is not always available) The three-phase hook up fee is $150.00, plus KWH at current commercial rate.
- Commercial: The single-phase hook up fee is $50.00, plus KWH used at current commercial rate.
Sec. 2010-29. Existing services.
Secondary services, once installed, will be maintained by the city.
Existing secondary service requested to be upgraded (going from a 60-amp service to a 100-amp service, changing path of existing wire, etc.) by the customer will be done at the Owner’s expense.
Existing secondary service requested to be upgraded (going from a 60-amp service to a 100-amp service, changing path of existing wire, etc.) by the city will be done at the city’s expense.
Customer will replace all concrete or asphalt placed over existing service at their expense should such service wire need replacement.
Sec. 2010-30. Standard operating procedures.
The City Administrator may enact rules and regulations to be known as Standard Operating Procedures, and may, at the discretion of the City Administrator, change, amend, modify or add Standard Operating Procedures as deemed necessary. The city reserves the right to change Standard Operating Procedures at any time.
Sec. 2010-31. Electric department vehicle and machinery charges.
Charges for electrical department vehicles and equipment shall be made in accordance with a rate schedule determined by the city, based in part upon local charges for similar vehicles and equipment.
Sec. 2010-32. Service calls.
A service charge shall be made for all service calls that are made other than the normal work week. A charge of $25.00 per call will be made for customer-owned equipment or wiring. (The normal work week hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.) City holidays are not considered normal working hours. If a truck is on the job for over six hours, the cost per hour is reduced to 2/3 of cost.
Sec. 2010-33. Easements and maps.
In all new developments, the developer shall provide the city planning commission with a platted map of the development showing all streets, alleys and lots. The planning commission should then refer such map to the appropriate city department heads for their comments and approval before the city planning commission provides final approval to the developer.
All right-of-way easements granting the city access shall be signed by the owner before any city utility work shall begin. All utility easements requested by the city are to be granted to the city by the customer at no cost to the city.
Sec. 2010-34. Refusal of electric service.
Reasons for refusal – Use. Utility service may be refused for one or more of the following reasons:
(1) An applicant is indebted to the City of Volga for past bills incurred and refuses or fails to pay the debt for the same class of service;
(2) An applicant refuses to pay a reasonable deposit, advance payment, or installation charge;
(3) An applicant, although not personally liable to the utility, is attempting to return service to an indebted household and no arrangements have been made to pay the debt of that household;
(4) An applicant is unwilling to provide correct information about any or all of the following:
- Past utility service;
- Previous employment;
- A previous address.
- An applicant is in violation of state law and utility rules if the applicant fails to pay for utility services, for use of service for unlawful purposes, interference with or destruction of service facilities, or violation of service regulations.
Form for sec. 2010-18
The City is notifying you that, the City has determined your meter is inaccessible. We are requesting your electric meter/service to be relocated in accordance with Sec. 2010-18.
Sec. 2010-18 Relocation of Inaccessible Meter
Where meters or services originally installed in accessible locations satisfactory to the City are rendered inaccessible thereafter by virtue of alterations, new constructions or upgrading of service requirements by the owner of the premises or his agent, such meters of services shall be reinstalled at a location, subject to City approval, at the expense of the owner within 120 days of written notification that such a condition exists. Failure to relocate said equipment will result in disconnection of service until relocation or repair has been made.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brent with the Electric Department at 695-0410 or the City Administrator at 690-1307. Thank you, we appreciate your cooperation.
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City Employee
Dated
Form for sec. 2010-20
The City of Volga will be removing all overhead lines throughout the City. The City is notifying you of your obligations of the conversion in accordance to Sec. 2010-20.
Sec. 2010-20 Overhead to Underground Conversion
In areas where the overhead primary service has been converted to underground the service wires shall also be replaced with underground service wires. The property owner will receive written notification when these lines will be installed and the number of days until the overhead will be reenergized. It will be the home owner’s responsibility to have an electrician convert the meter socket from overhead to underground. There will be a service fee of $70.00 to cover the cost of wire and trenching due at time of service.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brent with the Electric Department at 695-0410 or the City Administrator at 690-1307. Thank you, we appreciate your cooperation through the conversion.
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Signature
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Equipment Rental
The City of Volga has determined the following prices for the use of equipment and operator.
Case Loader_____________________________$100+Man Hours
New Holland Skid Steer____________________$80+Man Hours
Bucket Truck____________________________$100+Man Hours
Dump Truck_____________________________$50+Man Hours
Grader__________________________________$100+Man Hours
Sweeper_________________________________$80+Man Hours
Trencher_________________________________$3.90ft+Man Hours
Backhoe_________________________________$80+Man Hours
Plow____________________________________$2ft+Man Hours
Jet Vac (2 Hour Minimum)__________________$100+Man Hours
Trailer with Truck_________________________$50+Man Hours
All items are figured per hour or per foot and the man hour is figured at the set rate of $35 an hour. All billing will be an hour minimum (unless noted) and to hour increments. All items are only to be considered inside the City limits.
Dated this 3rd day of May, 2010
CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA
s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor, City of Volga
ATTEST:
s/Nicole A. Rawden, City Finance Officer
Howell seconded motion. On roll call: Benson, Yes; Howell, Yes; Strasburg, Yes; Fideler, Yes; Thompson, Yes; and Vander Wal, Yes. Motion carried.
No action taken on funding assistance request for the demolition of main street building.
Strasburg made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-16 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on Saturday, June 12, 2010, from 6 PM to 2 AM on Sunday, June 13, 2010, on Kasan Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur during the Volga Volunteer Fire Dept. Old Timer’s Day Street Dance. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 6PM on June 12, 2010 and shall conclude at 2 AM on June 13, 2010. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2010 CITY OF VOLGA BY: s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor, City of Volga ATTEST: s/Nicole A. Rawden, City Finance Officer. Fideler seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Vander Wal made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-17 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on Saturday, June 12, 2010, from 6 PM to 2 AM on Sunday, June 13, 2010, in the City of Volga Auditorium, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur in the event the Volga Volunteer Fire Dept. Old Timer’s Day Street Dance has to be moved inside because of unfavorable weather. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 6PM on June 12, 2010 and shall conclude at 2 AM on June 13, 2010. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2010. CITY OF VOLGA BY: s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor, City of Volga ATTEST: s/Nicole A. Rawden, City Finance Officer. Thompson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Fideler made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-18 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on June 10, 2010, in the Volga Community Center, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur during the Economic Dinner Hosted by the City of Volga with Lucky Dog (RED Inc.) serving. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 6:00 PM on June 10, 2010 and shall conclude at 11:59 PM on June 10, 2010. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2010. CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor, City of Volga ATTEST: s/Nicole A. Rawden, City Finance Officer. Strasburg seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Thompson made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-19 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on May 14, 2010, in the Volga Community Center, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur during the private party Santema Wedding Rehearsal. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 12:00 PM on May 14, 2010 and shall conclude at 11:59 PM on May 14, 2010. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2010. CITY OF VOLGA, SOUTH DAKOTA s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor, City of Volga ATTEST: s/Nicole A. Rawden, City Finance Officer. Fideler seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Council reviewed a procedure created by the City of Phillip on Nuisance Violations. City Attorney Steve Britzman recommended the addition of a hearing to abate. Council will review again at June meeting.
Committee reports were given. Parking along Industrial Drive and along Second Street near the school bus shed were discussed.
Vander Wal made a motion to adjourn at 8:43 PM to reconvene for the annual meeting of the City of Volga. Strasburg seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
s/ Mary A. Bjerke
Mayor, City of Volga
s/ Nicole A. Rawden
Finance Officer, City of Volga
The City Council of the City of Volga, South Dakota, met as per adjournment on May 3rd , 2010 to transact all of the business of the annual meeting. The following were present: Mayor Mary Bjerke presiding, Keith Benson, Ken Fideler, Craig Howell, Marty Strasburg, Kelly Vander Wal and Marcia Thompson. Also present: City Attorney, Steve Britzman, City Administrator, Steve Meyer, Finance Officer, Nicole Rawden, Fire Chief Dave Jacobson, Electrical Superintendent Brent Brown, and Jane Utecht from the Volga Tribune.
Fideler moved to accept the agenda of the annual meeting. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
City Attorney Britzman administered the oath of office to Ken Fideler, Council Member Ward I; Marty Strasburg, Council Member Ward II, Kelly Vander Wal, Council Member Ward II, and Keith Benson, Council Member Ward III.
Appointments for City Attorney, Fire Chief, City Administrator, and Finance Officer were made for May 2010- April 2011: City Attorney, Steve Britzman; Fire Chief, David Jacobson; City Administrator, Steve Meyer; and Finance Officer, Nicole Rawden.
Fideler nominated Strasburg to serve as President of the Council. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Howell nominated Fideler to serve as Vice-President of the Council. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Appointments of Committees for the May 2010-April 2011 are to remain the same as follows per the request of Mayor Bjerke. Public Works (streets, water, & wastewater): Howell and Thompson; Electric: Fideler and Howell; Police & Fire: Benson and Vander Wal; Community Wellness (park & recreation): Vander Wal and Strasburg; Parks & Public Buildings: Thompson and Benson; Finance & Revenue: Strasburg and Fideler.
Strasburg motioned to designate The Volga Tribune and the Brookings Register as the official newspapers for the City of Volga for May 2010-April 2011. Benson seconded motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Howell motioned to designate First National Bank of Volga and Dakotaland Federal Credit Union of Volga as the official depositories of the City of Volga for May 2010-April 2011. Benson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
A motion was made by Fideler to adjourn at 8:55 pm. Motion seconded by Strasburg. All voted in favor; motion carried.
s/Mary Bjerke
Mayor City of Volga
s/Nicole A. Rawden
Finance Officer,City of Volga
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