By Aberdeen Insider - November 14, 2024 in CITY OF ABERDEEN
11/4/24 MINUTES
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, November 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting of the City Council.
CALL TO ORDER
MEETING ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were City Council Members Rob Ronayne, Erin Fouberg, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Alan Johnson, Justin Reinbold, Tiffany Langer via teleconference, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Dave McNeil, Amanda Fischer, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Johnson, second by Reinbold to approve the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2024, City Council Meeting, as circulated. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No one appeared in open forum to address the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Reinbold, second by Ronayne, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
PROCLAMATION – V.F.W. Buddy Poppies Week – November 5 – 11, 2024
LOTTERY NOTICE – Receive and place on file: 4J Foundation
SET HEARING DATE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for the Transfer of Retail (on-off sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License RB-27278 from Hub City Axe Throwing LLC, dba Hub City Axe Throwing of 210 South Main Street, to Smash*It, LLC, dba Hub City Axe Throwing of 210 South Main Street
2025 RETAIL LIQUOR, PACKAGE LIQUOR, AND RETAIL WINE LICENSE RENEWALS for various businesses in the city of Aberdeen, SD
Voice vote to approve with Novstrup abstaining to item C, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF REAPPOINTMENT OF BOB BABCOCK TO THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT FOR A 3-YEAR TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Mayor Schaunaman presented the reappointment of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Motion by Ward, second by Reinbold, to approve the reappointment of Bob Babcock to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a 3-year term beginning November 14, 2024. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO DECLARE SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY, TO DIRECT THE DISPOSAL OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY ACCORDING TO STATE LAW, AND TO APPOINT A BOARD OF LAY APPRAISERS FOR A POSSIBLE LAND EXCHANGE
City Attorney Wager and City Manager Bobzien presented the request to declare surplus real property. Motion by Ronayne, second by Fouberg, to approve the request to declare surplus real property, to direct the disposal of such real property according to State law, and to appoint a board of lay appraisers for a possible land exchange. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. The appointment of the appraisers are Karl Alberts, Clarence Fjeldheim, and Craig Mickelson. Voice vote to approve with a nay from Council Woman Fouberg, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT TO CLOSE OUT AIRPORT PROJECTS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH CONTRACTOR
City Attorney Wager presented the agreement. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve the agreement to close out airport projects and resolve disputes with the contractor. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BID RECOMMENDATION FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PHASE 1
City Manager Bobzien presented the bid recommendation. Discussion was held. Motion by Ronayne, second by Reinbold, to table the bid recommendation for Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1 until November 18, 2024. Roll call vote to approve with a nay from Council Woman Fouberg, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #3 AND CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR ST-2024-1 (MILL & OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS) TO DAHME CONSTRUCTION INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $680,904.74 AND CHANGE ORDER #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $331,740.65
City Engineer Nelson presented the pay request and change order. Motion by Ronayne, second by Johnson, to approve Pay Request #3 and Change Order #2 for ST-2024-1 (Mill & Overlay Improvements) to Dahme Construction Inc. in the amount of $680,904.74 and Change Order #2 in the amount of $331,740.65. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Reinbold, second by Liebelt to approve payment of the bills listed for November 4, 2024.
Bills having been audited by the Finance Officer and fully itemized and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign, and the Finance Officer to countersign, all warrants for payment of the following approved bills: US Bank Corp. Trust 17,334.95, US Bank 67,625.98, Optilegra Inc. 12.92, Matthew Sjomeling 111.02, Helms & Associates 4,479.96, Marco Technologies LLC 355.90, RDO Equipment Co. 335.88, Brown County Landfill 17.28, Girton Adams Company 622.41, Linde Inc. 5,986.06, Dahme Construction 680,904.74, Hawkins Inc. 5,321.30, Performance Oil & Lubricant 457.60, Flexible Pipe Tools & Equipment 3,049.90, Jensen Rock & Sand Inc.-Mo 26,029.05, Hach Co 184.79, Direct Automation LLC 1,259.46, Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 155.09, Rapid Fire Protection Inc. 1,274.40, House Of Glass Inc. 1,497.75, Ken’s Alignment 270.40, Steven Lust Automotive 600.00, Mac’s Inc. 103.21, Sewer Duck Inc. 225.00, Nathan Sturgeon 140.00, Dakota Supply Group 32,395.00, Graymont (WI) LLC 20,630.64, Safety Service Inc. 719.02, Share Corp. 152.17, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 2,309.08, Stan Houston Equipment Inc. 46.09, Paula Nelson 40.00, Homes Are Possible Inc. 551,156.67, Meyers Auto Inc. 200.00, Dependable Sanitation 32,290.52, Sioux Valley Environmental 16,215.00, SDd Department Health Lab 517.00, Alex Heyd 240.00, Automationdirect.Com Inc. 76.25, Eric Miller 40.00, Richardson, Wyly, Wise 7,824.16, Ken Hubbart 40.00, Luke Nelson 100.00, Northern Valley Communications 345.00, Lien Transportation Co. 14,323.15, Aberdeen Police Dept. 4.03, ASL Foundation 666.26, Otis Elevator Company 775.00, Century Business Products 87.02, Menards Inc. 1,482.21, Convention Visitors Bureau 31,318.84, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 893.00, Killoran Trucking & Brokerage 39,875.20, AT&T Cell 1,890.24, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 209.26, Pomp’s Tire Service 919.18, Aberdeen Christian School 500.00, Dakota Oil 1,002.25, Lance Hammrich 140.00, Carter Deyo 140.00, SDLTAP 125.00, J R Huebner 214.00, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 899.00, Vestis Group Inc. 230.04, Morrison Construction 49,523.84, Grainger 931.92, Sanitation Products Inc. 35,823.70, Geffdog Designs 4,209.00, Jefferson Partners LP 687.39, Crescent Electric Supply 157.02, JGE Inc. 7,732.21, Linde Gas & Equip Inc. 50.60, Napa Central 312.84, James Valley Coop Telephone Co. 35.15, Chemco Systems LP 1,337.82, Dockendorf Equipment Co. Inc. 795.00, Kent Warrey 100.00, Stephanie Sorensen Phd 1,500.00, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 48.93, Interstate Battery Arling 465.85, Custom Installation Solutions 735.00, ODP Business Solutions LLC 287.55, Randy Means & Associates 595.00, Motion Industries Inc. 282.91, Coast To Coast Computer 339.98, Schwing Bioset Inc. 3,528.56, Jacob Jundt 442.50, The Fire Group Inc 640.00
Payroll for the period from October 20, 2024, through November 2, 2024, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance. EFTPS 151,650.79, SDRS 93,590.18, City Health Insurance 91,000.00, City Council 3,521.63, City Manager 8,725.75, City Attorney 8,067.05, Finance 16,510.45, HR 9,614.01, City Hall 2,031.36, Computer 5,508.10, Community Development 16,048.00, Engineering 12,907.04, Police 163,343.64, Jordan Busche 30.68/hr, Alex Rueda 27.11/hr, Tabor Schabot 27.11/hr, Darin McGaugh 27.11/hr, Fire 144,148.50, Aidan Hoffman 18.32/hr, Joseph Johnson 18.32/hr, Brian Baker 18.32/hr, Bldg Inspect 7,108.95, Street 34,134.84, Traffic 8,223.52, Solid Waste 24,668.07, Transit 24,452.41, Library 30,904.43, Brittany Kamm 11.20/hr, Gavin Black Bear 11.20/hr, Economic Development 2,919.20, Cemetery 4,559.19, Mosquito Control 320.00, Meals on Wheels 738.26, PRF Admin 10,650.32, Recreation 13,109.01, ARCC 19,907.09, Aquatic Center 472.76, PRF Dome 9,567.89, Senior Center 5,520.06, Parks 22,136.93, Madeline Zimmerman 18.00/hr, Breanna Jorgenson 14.25/hr, Rylee Baumgartner 14.25/hr, Jacie-Aspen Flockhart 14.00/hr, Katelyn Steinwandt 14.00/hr, Kailyn Poppen 14.75/hr, Jaxon Ladner 14.50/hr, Jared Klootwyk 14.25/hr, Olivia Sandvig 14.00/hr, Asher Wites 14.00/hr, Finn Safir 14.00/hr, Jackson Weidner 14.25/hr, Easton Rerick 14.25/hr, Ryan Flaherty 14.00/hr, Ethan Russell 14.25/hr, John McDonough 14.00/hr, Galen Hodlofski 14.00/hr, Blakemon Ask 14.25/hr, Cordel Rychlik 14.00/hr, Cole Saterdalen 14.00/hr, Madison Fleury 14.25/hr, Colton Smith 14.50/hr, Chloe Vikander 14.00/hr, Mary Horner 15.00/hr, Leo Horner 15.00/hr, Aiden Raap 14.00/hr, Wylie Park 11,323.84, Forestry 10,107.40, Airport 18,660.92, Utility Storm 33,117.38, Water Treatment 23,546.74, James Ackerman 46.69/hr, Utility Water 2,251.36, Water Reclamation 20,783.58, Amanda Fischer 46.69/hr, Utility Sewer 8,733.45, Concessions 452.32, Rec Enterprise 11,229.97, Golf 8,271.78
Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Robin Bobzien provided notice that he has been selected for jury duty.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Novstrup, second by Ronayne to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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