Centerville Meeting Reports
Centerville Chamber Of Commerce Minutes
CHAMBER of COMMERCE MINUTES
Ten members met for the April monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting. President Kim Satter called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chamber member dues are down about $200 from last year at this time. Calls will be made to remind members to please pay their 2013 dues so important projects can continue to be funded. Discussion was held on what priority projects the Chamber wants to support in the future. It was decided the projects that benefit the most people in the community will be supported. Programs which rely on the area businesses and residents for donations will not be donated to. A suggestion was made to draft a letter that can be sent to those requesting donations explaining the stand of the Chamber in regards to how those requests are handled. Kim encouraged the businesses and individuals of the Chamber to generously support those worthwhile programs in the community. That being said a motion was made, seconded and approved to donate $500 to the 3rd of July fireworks display. Containers have been placed all around town for donations also. Any monies left over after expenses will be set aside for the fireworks display next year. Donations may also be requested at the fireworks display as many people from area communities come and enjoy the event. Centerville can be proud of its display!
It was reported that the community support for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the nursing home was great! Over 100 kids participated in the event.
Bill Hansen reported he will be having an organizational meeting at the nursing home this afternoon. He will also be meeting with a company about the sprinkler system installation. The system has to be installed by early August but cannot begin until the Economic Development Corp. takes over ownership June 1st. The grant process from Citibank is moving forward and awaiting approval.
Doug Voss reported on school activities and employee changes. Gus Miller and Joan Henderson are retiring and other positions are being rearranged to fill theirs and other vacancies. A new Language Arts teacher has been hired for the 2013-2014 school year. The Dakota Step tests are going on right now in several grades. Centerville is a pilot school for on-line testing. The State is investigating having all students take the Dakota Step tests on-line in the future. Doug reported it is a frustrating time for the school as more money was appropriated to the schools this year but it is hard to plan for the long range future as not sure if that money will be available next year again or not. There are major changes coming about for insurance coverage for the staff also. The present opt out may have to be doubled to ensure the Centerville students continue to receive the quality education they have now.
Gary Knutson passed out posters, to be displayed in the businesses, for the Deidra Rahn benefit. Deidra has been diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma. Volunteers and donations are needed. The benefit will be held April 20th at the Centerville American Legion.
Jean Peterson from the Centerville Medical Clinic handed out information for upcoming screenings to be held at the Pioneer Hospital in Viborg sponsored by Sanford. Lung and Heart screenings will be performed for $25 each. Call for an appointment. A large replica heart display will also be set up for people to walk through.
Eleanor Knutson reported they have been very busy at the Sewing Room. They have been altering many special occasion dresses from the surrounding areas.
Country Sunshine is setting up a greenhouse south of the Centerville Steakhouse. They hope to open by the end of April, weather permitting.
The White Headed Robin Winery has a new sign on the side of their building located at 911 Garfield St.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 1st at the Senior Citizen's Center.
Centerville School Board Report
APRIL 8, 2013
1. The CEA negotiations team met with the BOE and reviewed the CEA proposals.
2. Supt's report consisted of the following:
A. Details of the school bus accident was given to the board.
B. Dakota Step tests are in the process.
C. Governor Daugaard's wife will be visiting Centerville School and reading to the 3rd & 4th graders on April 12th.
D. A community blood drive will be held on April 29th from 9:00-1:30.
E. The board was given a copy of the quarterly transportation report.
3. The Supt. informed the board of a Homeland Security grant written for some new additions to our security system.
4. Because of high numbers in the Irene/Wakonda 7th & 8th grades, we will not be Co-oping 7th & 8th grade boys basketball next year. We will still Co-op in FB, VB and girl's BB.
5. Some school property was deeded to the city to make up for a grant that the city received back in the 1970's. The property will still be used by the school.
6. A third Safe Route to School grant will be applied for and the board gave Mr. Voss & Mr. Conaway authority to sign the grant.
7. A Resolution was made to join the SDHSAA for the 2013-2014 school year.
8. The 2013-2014 school calendar was amended to include the correct weekends for the girl's and boys' state tournaments. The 2013-2014 state athletic calendar has been moved forward one week beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.
9. The 2012-2013 school calendar was amended to not make up the one snow day that we have missed.
10. The board approved a Horace Mann 403(b) plan for the school employees.
11. The FFA was given authority to write a state grant which would allow them to paint a house in the Centerville community.
12. The board was reminded that an informal evaluation of the Supt. will take place at the May 13th school board meeting.
13. Executive Session was called for Personnel Matters, Legal Matters and Negotiations.
14. Resignations were approved for Emily Sitter and Cleo Kast.
15. A contract for Middle School Language Arts was approved for Lindsey Schempp.
16. Because of lack of numbers and double header ball games the pep band will not be playing at games next year.
17. It was approved that the cheerleading teams only cheer at home games next year.
18. The board approved the hiring of the staff for the 2013-2014 school year.
19. The next school board meeting will be held on May 13, 2013.
Centerville City Council Meeting Reports
Regular Meeting, May 13, 2013 Monday, 7:00 P.M.
Draft Minutes
The regular council meeting for the City of Centerville was called to order by Mayor Brad Preheim on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:00pm. Council members present: Dean Austin; Mike Satter; Kevin Kroger; Dave Wixon; Nate Hisel; Dan Redhage; Others present: Janette Ellis- Finance Officer; Kent Austin- Operations Manager; Bill Hansen- Economic Development; Brion Kimball- Police Chief; Lindsey Hansen- Head Librarian; Guests present: Monty Miller- Sayre and Associates;
Mayor Preheim asked for any additions or corrections to the agenda. Mayor Preheim asked for the addition of discussion relating to the ballfield scoreboards and accepting surplus computers from the school. Satter moved to approve the agenda and Hisel seconded. Motion carried. (6-0)
Mayor Preheim asked for any additions or corrections pertaining to the April 8 minutes. There being none, Wixon moved and Kroger seconded to approve the minutes. Motion carried. (6-0)
Redhage moved and Austin seconded to approve the warrants. Motion carried.
(6-0) Listed at the end of minutes.
SALARIES & WAGES FOR 4-1-13 – 4-30-13
Administration 4519.27; Police 5774.27; Street 2054.43; Park 1497.41; Library 2156.52; Water 1597.07; Sewer 1597.08; Rubble 0.00; Economic Development 2780.00; FWH 4885.58; SDRS 1070.74;
April Police Report
Levi Edwards |
131.06 |
Brion Kimball |
237.13 |
Josh Pacheco |
63.31 |
Total Hours Worked |
431.05 hours |
Car Mileage 1725
0 citations; 29 warnings
RESOLUTION NO. 13-5-1
WHEREAS, the City of Centerville maintains worker’s compensation insurance related to its employees; and
WHEREAS, Centerville Development Corporation is expecting to commence operation of the nursing home facility located in Centerville, South Dakota, to be operated under the name of “Centerville Care and Rehabilitation Center”, which facility when operating will employ various individuals as direct employees; and
WHEREAS, the worker’s compensation insurance carrier for the City of Centerville has indicated it could provide worker’s compensation insurance for the employees of Centerville Development Corporation employed at the Centerville Care and Rehabilitation Center; and
WHEREAS, Centerville Development Corporation has agreed to reimburse the City of Centerville for all expenses incurred as a result of having the Centerville Care and Rehabilitation Center employees covered under the City of Centerville’s worker’s compensation insurance policy,
NOW, WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Centerville, South Dakota, will, to the extent permissible by its insurance provider, include the employees of the Centerville Care and Rehabilitation Center under the City of Centerville’s worker’s compensation policy, and shall continue to provide worker’s compensation insurance coverage for such employees on the condition that the Centerville Development Corporation fully reimburse the City of Centerville for all expenses incurred as a result of such coverage.
Dated this13th day of May, 2013.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest:
______________________
Finance Officer
Resolution 13-5-1 Centerville Caring Home and Rehabilitiation Center Workers Compensation Policy was approved on a motion made by Kroger and seconded by Satter. Motion carried. (6-0)
Resolution: #13-5-2
SUBJECT: RAISING OF BALL FEES
BE IT RESOLVED: by the city council of the City of Centerville, SD as follows:
Change in fees as follows effective 2013 summer:
Midgets from $17 to $25
Peewees from $10 to $25
Softball 10 and under from $17 to $25
Softball 10 and over from $17 to $25
T-Ball from $10 to $15
Ball shirt included and financial hardship waiver available upon request.
Adopted on this 13th day of May with a motion made by Redhage and seconded by Wixon. Motion carried. (6-0)
_____________________________
Brad Preheim, Mayor
Attest:____________________________
Janette Ellis, Finance Officer
Mayor Preheim announced that nominations would be taken for council president.
Dean Austin was nominated. Satter moved to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Austin. Redhage seconded. Motion carried. (6-0)
Mayor Preheim announced that nominations would be taken for council vice-president.
Dave Wixon was nominated. Kroger moved to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Wixon. Satter seconded. Motion carried. (6-0)
Austin moved and Wixon seconded the following appointments: Janette Ellis- Finance Officer; Brion Kimball- Police Chief; Greg Brewers of Strange, Farrell, Johnson, and Brewers PC- City Attorney. Motion carried. (6-0)
Wixon moved and Austin seconded the 2013 City Committee Members. Motion carried. (6-0)
Kroger moved and Wixon seconded the first reading of Ordinance 408 Amending Ordinance
§ 50.13 LICENSE FOR THE COLLECTION AND HAULING OF GARBAGE. This amendment increases the annual garbage hauling permit fee from $10 to $100 effective with the 2014 permits. A roll call vote was taken with all voting aye: Redhage; Kroger; Satter; Hisel; Austin; Wixon.
Redhage moved and Kroger seconded the first reading of Ordinance 409 Amending Ordinance
§ 90.06 DOG AND CAT LICENSING. This amendment changes the expiration date of animal tags from the end of July to the end of May to coincide with the annual animal clinic. A roll call vote was taken with all voting aye: Redhage; Kroger; Satter; Hisel; Austin; Wixon.
Monty Miller with Sayre Associates was present to provide information about the bid opening for the 2013 Sanitary Sewer Project – Manhole Replacement and Point Repair that had taken place on April 16, 2013 at 2pm. Bids were received as follows:
3-D Digging & Trucking $345,775.00
Krueger Excavating & Paving $371,634.33
First Rate Excavate $467,411.64
H & W Contracting $496,558.15
Winter Brothers $536,385.60
Redhage moved and Satter seconded approval for Mayor Preheim to sign the Notice of Award to the lowest bidder, 3D Digging and Trucking, LLC. Motion carried. (6-0)
Hisel moved and Kroger seconded approval for Mayor Preheim to sign the Agreement between 3D Digging and Trucking, LLC and the City of Centerville. Motion carried. (6-0)
Redhage moved and Kroger seconded approval for Mayor Preheim to sign the Notice to Proceed. Motion carried. (6-0)
Austin moved and Hisel seconded approval for Mayor Preheim to sign the Approval of Construction Administration between the City and Sayre and Associates for up to $29,500 paid on an hourly basis to administer the construction phase of the manhole replacement and point repair project. Motion carried. (6-0)
Austin moved and Wixon seconded motion to hire Linda Holmberg as a Part-Time Head Librarian for the City at $13.67 per hour. The full-time Head Librarian position will be split into two part-time head librarian shifts and holiday and vacation pay is to be split in half between the two Head Librarians. Motion carried. (6-0)
Wixon moved and Redhage seconded motion to hire Patricia Eide at $8.00 per hour as a part-time Substitute Librarian.
Redhage moved and Hisel seconded to hire Lindsey Peterson as temporary summer help Librarian at $8.00 per hour. Motion carried. (6-0)
The Summer Reading Program will take place at the Library June 3- 28 and many fun activities are planned.
Redhage moved and Wixon seconded to send Bill Hansen to Neighborworks Training in Philadelphia. The City’s portion of that expense will be $500-$700. Motion carried. (6-0)
Austin moved and Kroger seconded to change the rate of pay for Tucker Tornberg, Recreation Director, from $10 per hour to a flat $800 for the summer season. Motion carried. (6-0)
Satter moved and Wixon seconded to waive Goofy Golf admittance fee. Motion carried. (6-0)
The bid opening for hay leases were opened at 8am Monday, May 6. Mike Austin- $550 and Carlson Enterprises- $800. Satter moved and Redhage seconded to approve the hay ground lease for the 2013 planting season to the highest bidder, Patrick Carlson of Carlson Enterprises. After discussion, it was determined that the lease would be for one year. Motion carried. (6-0)
Discussion was tabled regarding Ordinance 407- AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 51, WATER WORKS, SECTION 51.11, REPAIRS AND SECTION 51.14, METERS and no action was taken.
Council members agreed on a maximum dollar amount for Kent to spend up to for the purchase of a UTV that complies with insurance requirements.
Placement of the scoreboard at the ballfield was discussed.
Congratulations to Kent and Chris! They were given Certificates of Achievement by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for keeping the water system safe.
Officer Kimball may loan a live trap out to residents, however, the residents are responsible for the trap and its contents.
Kroger moved and Satter seconded the assignment of Ben Bjordal as our delegate for the Lewis and Clark Annual Meeting and Brad Preheim as alternate. Motion carried. (6-0)
Satter moved and Wixon seconded renewal of the existing health and life insurance plans for City employees. Motion carried. (6-0)
The school has some surplus computers and Mayor Preheim suggested the City accept a couple for backup emergency computers.
Ben Elliott of Independent Audit Services met with Mayor Preheim and Ellis for the closing meeting for the 2011-12 Audit. Mayor Preheim extended his appreciation for Ellis’s work and she shared some of the ideas and projects she is currently working on.
Redhage moved and Satter seconded to adjourn. Motion carried. (6-0) Mayor Preheim declared the meeting adjourned at 9:56pm.
_______________________
Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Finance Officer
Prepaid Expenses: Pioneer Memorial Hospital 61.39-services; Lindsey Hansen 31.08-reimburse expense; Sanitation Products, Inc. 130.00-equipment part; Brad Preheim 31.08-reimburse expense; AFLAC 343.06-employee paid insurance; Xcel Energy 3,335.99- electric bill; Neve's Uniforms & Equipment 297.30- uniform; DAKOTA ROAD BUILDERS 3,051.45- safe routes to school; RAUSCH STURM ISREAL LAW 508.39- employee deduction; SD DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT 552.00- employee deduction; Verizon Wireless 42.41-phone bill; USDA Rural Development 2130.00- monthly loan payment; SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS 75.92- library books; SAM'S CLUB 52.37- library dvd's; Hobby Lobby Creative Center 46.03- supplies; Amazon.com 609.51- library books; AB Business, Inc. 43.13- maintenance; Aramark 79.70- meal fees; Argus Leader 37.29- subscription; Automatic Irrigation, Inc. 100.00- water deposit refund; Barnes & Noble, Inc. 90.28- library books; BERESFORD REPUBLIC 27.50- subscription; Campbell Supply 179.66- supplies; Centerville Car Wash 30.00- tokens; Centerville School 62.85- postage; CENTURYLINK 34.82- phone bill; CHIEF SUPPLY CORPORATION 22.00- uniform; Dakota Ace Hardware 99.86- supplies; Dakota PC Warehouse 69.99- computer part; David Diercks 100.00- uniform supplies; Doug & Jamie Edberg 150.00- water deposit refund; ELLIS, JANETTE 24.42- mileage reimbursement; FIRST AID 83.11- supplies; Follett Software Co. 599.50- software; Fort Randall Telephone Co. 227.35- phone bill; Galls, an Aramark Company 154.46- truck part; Kyle & Pam Hall 100.00- water deposit refund; Hauff Mid-America Sports 481.00- supplies; Health Pool of SD 4222.48- employee health insurance; Iowa Office Supply, Inc. 84.80- supplies; Deborah Lee 42.40- cleaning services; Mark & Debora Lee 100.00- water deposit refund; Lewis & Clark Rural Water 3547.00- city water bill; Lynn's Welding 209.97- services; Joe Martz 150.00- water deposit refund; Menards 251.76- supplies; Micro Marketing Associates 112.41- library audio; MidAmerican Energy Company 459.59- gas bill; Jack & Sandra Nantais 100.00- water deposit refund; Northern State University 126.80- lodging fees; Pump N Stuff- City 379.75- equipment fuel; PUMP N STUFF- FIRE 625.78- equipment fuel; PUMP N STUFF- POLICE 429.19- equipment fuel; Sayre Associates, Inc. 4109.30- engineering fees; SD Department of Revenue 26.00- water testing; SD Public Assurance Alliance 21070.64- property/liability insurance; Harry F. Smith 50.00- web services; Southeast Enterprise 3524.00- membership fee; Star Publishing 539.95- publishing; Strange, Farrell & Johnson & 781.00- legal services; THE FLOWER PATCH 22.50- memorial; Thomson Agency Inc. 593.25- bonding expense; Tucker Tornberg 137.96- supplies; Total Stop Food Store #747 43.04- supplies; UNITED POSTAL SERVICE 11.45- shipping; Gary Vanregenmorter 150.00- water deposit refund; Vermillion Garbage Service 120.00- garbage service; Doug Voss 150.00- water deposit refund; WESTRA, KATIE- CITY 89.79- petty cash; Xcel Energy 19.41- electric bill; Tucker Tornberg 300.87- reimburse supplies; Tim Norling 12.68- reimburse supplies;
Warrants: Applied Software, Inc. 513.56- computer repair; CENTERVILLE FARM AND AUTO 1111.19- supplies; Dakota Supply Group 63.60- supplies; Diesel Machinery, Inc. 87.20- equipment fuel; ELLIS, JANETTE 29.60- reimburse mileage; Galls, an Aramark Company 37.47- uniform; GPSCITY.COM 66.15- computer supplies; Independent Audit Service 4500.00- 2012-13 audit; Johnny's Portable Welding 19.00- repairs; Brion Kimball 12.77- reimburse computer supplies; Karla Martin 150.00- refund water deposit; Neve's Uniforms & Equipment 90.84- uniform; Olson's Ace Hardware 309.96- supplies; SIOUX FALLS TWO WAY RADIO 89.97- radios; Stan Houston Equip. Co. Inc. 59.70- vehicle part; Terry's Tire Service 41.50- tires; UNITED POSTAL SERVICE 14.77- shipping; Katie Westra 18.87- reimburse mileage;
Regular Meeting,
April 8, 2013, Monday, 6:00 P.M.
Draft Minutes
The regular council meeting for the City of Centerville was called to order by Mayor Brad Preheim on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6:00pm. Council members present: Dean Austin; Mike Satter; Kevin Kroger; Dave Wixon; Nate Hisel; Absent: Dan Redhage; Others present: Janette Ellis- Finance Officer; Kent Austin- Operations Manager; Bill Hansen- Economic Development; Jacquelynn Skotvold- Economic Development; Brion Kimball- Police Chief; Lindsey Hansen- Head Librarian; Guests present: Attorney Greg Brewers; Benjamin Parker; Karen Burgers;
Mayor Preheim asked for any additions or corrections to the agenda. There being none, Austin moved to approve the agenda and Satter seconded. Motion carried. (5-0)
Mayor Preheim asked for any additions or corrections pertaining to the March 4 and March 18 minutes. The minutes from March 4 should reflect that Austin had abstained from the motion to approve the bid for labor on the fire hall lights to AF Electric, and final vote on that motion was 5-0. The March 18 minutes should reflect Kroger as Council President, not Vice-President and that meeting was not called to order, but had reconvened from the March 12 meeting. Kroger moved and Hisel seconded to approve the minutes with corrections. Motion carried. (5-0)
Wixon moved and Satter seconded to approve the warrants. Motion carried.
(5-0) Listed at the end of minutes.
SALARIES & WAGES FOR 3-1-2013 TO 3-31-2013
Administration 6831.79; Police 4926.06; Street 1964.44; Park 1364.22; Library 3105.30; Water 1539.21; Sewer 1539.20; Rubble 0.00; Economic Development 3705.00; FWH 5405.15; SDRS 2100.78;
March Police Report
Levi Edwards |
50.30 |
Brion Kimball |
323.38 |
Josh Pacheco |
63.28 |
Total Hours Worked |
436.96 hours |
Car Mileage 1456
6 Citations; 33 warnings
PUBLIC HEARING: Transfer of 2013 On/Off Sale Liquor License with Sunday from Donny Adamson DBA Desert Inn to Benjamin Parker and Karen Burgers DBA Beka Holdings.
Mayor Preheim asked for any comments regarding the liquor license transfer. There being none, Satter moved and Kroger seconded motion to approve license transfer contingent on the new owners closing on the property by April 30, 2013. Motion carried. (5-0) Mayor Preheim declared public hearing closed at 6:14pm.
Bill Hansen was present to provide an update on the Centerville Development Corporation. The new name for the nursing home will be Centerville Care and Rehab Center. Bill shared the conditions for the operating loan from First Dakota Bank for the nursing home. The installation of the fire sprinkler system should begin June 1st.
Wixon moved and Hisel seconded motion to approve letting Bill sign the application for the Citibank grant which could provide funding to assist new and existing businesses in Centerville. Motion carried. (5-0)
Kroger moved and Satter seconded motion to approve submission of a letter of intent to apply for grant funding available for extension of the bike path. Motion carried. (5-0)
The LWCF grant given to the City by SD Game, Fish and Parks for lighting back in the 70’s at the old football field. Now that the City turned that area into a housing development, they are requiring the City to designate a new park. To satisfy the grant, land has been given to the City by the school and nursing home. Austin moved and Wixon seconded motion to accept land from Centerville school located on the east side of the athletic field, south of the football field parking lot. Motion carried. (5-0) Wixon moved and Hisel seconded motion to accept land from the Good Samaritan Center located on the north side of the nursing home. Motion carried. (5-0)
Bill and Katie Westra have been working with Meirhenry Law to refinance the essential function bonds with the Housing and Redevelopment Commission’s townhomes, which the City has a 25% financial backing on that loan.
Attorney Brewers advised that Janette can be hired onto Economic Development part-time in addition to full-time Finance Officer provided she is hired by the CDC and not the City to avoid having to pay out overtime hours. This causes an issue with professional liability insurance coverage, which will be looked into. Bill is dedicating most of his time toward the CDC’s ownership of the nursing home and with field work coming up on the side, it would be helpful to have someone at City Hall available to help with the rest of the Economic Development projects taking place this summer.
Jacquelynn Skotvold was present to provide an idea of where the next round of Safe Routes to School sidewalk will go.
Hisel moved and Wixon seconded to wait to clean out the drainage ditch on the north side of town until grant funding will pay for the work and there will be no further discussion on the matter. Motion carried. (5-0)
Officer Kimball has taken on a part-time job as Police Chief in Worthing in addition to his full-time Police Chief position with Centerville. The Police Chief job description and personnel policies regarding moonlighting were reviewed. Hisel moved and Wixon seconded to enter Executive Session for personnel matters at 7:03pm. Motion carried. (5-0) Police Chief Kimball was present for a portion of the session. Mayor Preheim declared Executive Session out at 7:39pm with no action taken. Officer Kimball shared his March police report and there was brief discussion of security issues at the city/school library.
Congratulations to the City Head Librarian, Lindsey Hansen, on the birth of her child, William. Lindsey would like to cut back on hours and suggested the Head Librarian position be changed from one full time job to two part-time jobs. Austin moved and Wixon seconded approval to post a help wanted ad for a part-time Head Librarian. Lindsey was present to discuss details as to how hours and duties could be split. Motion carried. (5-0)
Janette provided a list of suggested updates to the personnel manual. Attorney Brewers suggested a subcommittee be formed to do a comprehensive review of the manual, suggested changes, and wait to vote on any updates until that has been completed.
Resolution: #13-4-1
SUBJECT: HIRING OF SUMMER HELP 2013
BE IT RESOLVED: by the city council of the City of Centerville, SD as follows:
Manager- Sylvia Kroger @ $11.00 per hour
Assistant Managers-
Becca Steadman- Assistant Manager @ $8.60 per hour
Nicole Steadman- Assistant Manager @ $8.00 per hour
Lifeguards (20+ hours per week)-
Carleigh Oster- Lifeguard @ $7.75 per hour
Allie Kaufenberg- Lifeguard @ $7.50 per hour
Brittany Austin- Lifeguard @ $8.00 per hour
Samantha Blake- Lifeguard @ $7.50 per hour
Sam Divito- Lifeguard @ 7.25 per hour
Bailey Johnson- Lifeguard @ 7.25 per hour
Emily Andersen- Lifeguard @ 7.25 per hour
Logan O’Toole- Lifeguard @ 7.25 per hour
Emily Snyder- Lifeguard @ 7.25 per hour
Lifeguards (10 or less hours per week plus swimming lessons)-
Kieran O’Malley- Lifeguard @ $7.75 per hour
Ann Williamson- Lifeguard @ $8.00 per hour
Seamus O’Malley- Lifeguard @ $7.75 per hour
Nick Wixon- Lifeguard @ $7.50 per hour
Emily Steadman- Lifeguard @ 7.25 per hour
.25 bonus for every hour worked based on attendance and performance.
Recreation Director- Tucker Tornberg $10.00 per hour
Field Maintenance- Gary Knutson $9.00 per hour
Softball Coach- Jen Westra- $150 season split with Pattie
Softball Coach- Pattie Meyer- $150 season split with Jen
Tball Coach- Aaron Hybertson- $150 season
Midget Coach- Tucker Tornberg $150 season
PeeWee Coach- Jessica Brouwer $150 season
Summer Maintenance-
Taylor Sikkink- $9.50
Adopted on this8th day of April with a motion made by Austin and seconded by Kroger. Motion carried. (5-0)
_____________________________
Brad Preheim, Mayor
Attest:____________________________
Janette Ellis, Finance Officer
The opening date for the park bathrooms conflicts with the start of spring athletics. Austin will get bids for a new bathroom and bids for insulation and heating of the existing bathroom.
Paving the sidewalk and curb/gutter on the east side of Broadway was discussed as a possible project this summer.
Janette will get information about how other towns manage their concession stands at the ballfields and pool. No bids were received to lease the Goofy Golf and pool concessions or ballfield concessions.
An ad will be placed advertising bids for the 2013 hay lease by the city compost site.
Kent received an extension on the end date of the loader lease in light of the upcoming storm.
Hisel moved and Austin seconded approval of the 2013 garbage permits received by AOK Sanitary, Novak Sanitary, and Vermillion Garbage. Motion carried. (5-0) Fees for the permits will go up next year.
Satter moved and Kroger seconded to adjourn. Motion carried. (5-0) Mayor Preheim declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.
_______________________
Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Finance Officer
Prepaid Expenses: Dave Fedderson 370.00- fire hall repairs; Verizon Wireless 42.41- phone bill; Warrants: AB Business, Inc. 31.69- service contract; AF ELECTRIC 3286.72- labor bldg repair; AFLAC 343.06- employee paid insurance; ALL YOU MAGAZINE 20.04- magazine subscription; Applied Software, Inc. 184.94- computer repair; Argus Leader 39.18- newspaper subscription; AW Direct 347.34- supplies; Birds & Blooms 10.00- magazine subscription; BUSINESS FORMS AND ACCOUNTING 330.14- billing paper; Campbell Supply 144.08- supplies; CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT 165.36- books; CENTERVILLE FARM AND AUTO 556.09- auto supplies; Centerville School 28.43- phone bill; CENTURYLINK 34.36- phone; CHIEF SUPPLY CORPORATION 252.46- police siren; Country Living 14.97- magazine subscription; Dakota ACE Hardware 151.53- supplies; Dakota PC Warehouse 6.99- computer supplies; Dakota Supply Group 964.00- supplies; Diesel Machinery, Inc. 1300.00- machine rental; ELLIS, JANETTE 56.87- travel reimbursement; EVERYDAY WITH RACHAEL RAY 7.99- magazine subscription; Fireball Industries, Inc. 65.00- postage; Fort Randall Telephone Co. 271.79- phone bill; Gary's Gun Shop, Inc. 112.96- supplies; Lindsey Hansen 93.00- reimburse supplies; Health Pool of SD 4222.48- employee health insurance; Heiman Brothers 529.56- building supplies; HGTV MAGAZINE 18.00- magazine subscription; Homestead Building Supplies 1324.10- building supplies; Brion Kimball 97.71- supplies reimbursement; Deborah Lee 53.60- cleaning services; Lewis & Clark Rural Water 3547.00- city water bill; LIFE: BEUTIFUL 18.95- magazine subscription; LOCKWOOD OIL 171.51- equipment fuel; Lyle Signs, Inc. 153.41- safety signs; Lynn's Welding 28.71- labor; Mary Janes Farm 19.95- magazine subscription; Menards 394.28- supplies; MidAmerican Energy Company 593.31- gas bill; Mid-American Research Chemical 138.00- supplies; Mother Earth News 10.00- magazine subscription; Muller Auto Parts 7.59- vehicle supplies; Neve's Uniforms & Equipment 57.60- uniform supplies; O, The Oprah Magazine 29.97- magazine subscription; Old House Interiors 24.00- magazine subscription; Olson's Ace Hardware 89.61- supplies; PACHECO, JOSHUA 50.00- reimburse fuel; Postmaster 134.40- postage; Pump N Stuff- City 408.29- equipment fuel; PUMP N STUFF- POLICE 446.80- equipment fuel; Quartermaster 332.80- uniform; RAUSCH STURM ISREAL LAW 494.87- payroll deduction; Real Simple 24.00- magazine subscription; Sayre Associates, Inc. 13630.85- engineering fees; SD Department of Revenue 26.00- testing; SD DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT 552.00- employee deduction; SIOUX FALLS TWO WAY RADIO 240.67- equipment fuel; Harry F. Smith 50.00- web services; South Dakota One Call 3.33- message fees; Star Publishing 514.22- publishing; Star Publishing 25.00- publishing; Strange, Farrell & Johnson & 627.00- legal services; TASTE OF HOME 14.98- magazine subscription; Total Stop Food Store #747 56.57- supplies; Turner County Treasurer 208.54- property tax 544 Broadway; Upstart 330.00- supplies; Vermillion Ford 37.26- vehicle maintenance; Vermillion Garbage Service 120.00- garbage service; Waytek, Inc. 94.06- supplies; Katie Westra 25.16- mileage reimbursement;
Special Council Meeting
March 12, 2013
Tuesday, 6:00 P.M.
A special council meeting for the City of Centerville was called to order by Mayor Brad Preheim at 6:02 P.M. on Tuesday, March 12. Council members present: Dean Austin; Nathan Hisel; Dan Redhage; Dave Wixon, Kevin Kroger; Mike Satter at 6:23pm; Others present: Janette Ellis- Finance Officer; Kent Austin- Operations Manager; Bill Hansen- Economic Development; Guests: Gary Knutson
Mayor Preheim asked for any changes or additions to the agenda. With no changes noted, Austin made a motion and Kroger seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried. (5-0)
Mayor Preheim asked for any discussion regarding the minutes from the 3-4-13 meeting. Redhage noted that voting tally should have been 6-0 instead of 4-0. Hisel moved to approve the minutes and Redhage seconded. Motion carried. (5-0)
Mayor Preheim asked for any discussion regarding the warrants. There being none, Austin moved and Wixon seconded approval of the warrants. Motion carried. (5-0)
Attorney Brewers requested specific items to present to the owner of a property adjoined to the Fire Hall on Main Street. Mayor Preheim said that the front and back doors need to be secured and any open windows need to be boarded up.
Satter joined the meeting.
Kent asked about the hole in the roof, and asked about possible damage to the common wall between the property and the fire hall. Attorney Brewers did not feel that roof repairs would be considered a public nuisance and Kent will check the Fire Hall common wall to see if there is any water damage. The owner had shared with Attorney Brewers that he would be interested in selling it for $16,500. Council was not interested in purchasing the building.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-3-6
WHEREAS, Centerville Development Corporation is in the process of acquiring ownership of the nursing home facility located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Centerville, and intends to continue operating the nursing home within the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the continued operation of the nursing home in Centerville is likely to contribute significantly to the Centerville economy, including for example the creation of employment opportunities, retail sales growth, attraction of professional health care related businesses, and other forms of economic growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the promotion of the Centerville Development Corporation’s efforts to maintain the nursing home within the municipal limits is a viable means of furthering economic development and assisting small business concerns within the municipality,
NOW, WHEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Centerville shall continue to promote the municipality by providing funding to the Centerville Development Corporation through some or all of its revenues generated from any third-penny sales tax revenues as deemed appropriate pursuant to SDCL 9-27-37 and SDCL 10-52A, with the intent that the Centerville Development Corporation will continue to promote the municipality and economic development within the municipality while operating a nursing home within the corporate limits of the municipality.
Dated this 12th day of March, 2013.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Finance Officer
(Seal)
Resolution 13-3-6 passed on a motion made by Redhage and seconded by Kroger. Motion carried. 6-0
Bill Hansen discussed the financing for taking over the Centerville Nursing Home. The Centerville Development Corporation applied for a loan for $400,000 loan. The building appraised for over $600,000 which was more than enough to collateralize the loan. Kent helped Bill receive quotes for the fire protection system for the building. The lowest quote came in lower than the loan amount approved by the Southeast Economic Development Foundation. A grant application is in the process of being completed but wouldn’t likely receive an answer on that until May. Then, the grantor would require the project be re-bid at that point which puts pressure on the deadline in August and the contractor may increase the price. Council agreed to move forward with the project and the Centerville Development Corporation will pay for the project out of pocket through loan proceeds to be repaid by rental income from businesses leasing CDC buildings.
Attorney Brewers researched the extent of the City’s ability to help with the nursing home, and shared this Resolution as a way to express to the lender that the City is willing to back up the Centerville Development Corporation in the event they should be unable to repay the loan. Janette said that there are laws that govern how much money a City is able to give to a nursing home; Attorney Brewers said that Resolution 13-3-6 is designating third penny sales tax to Economic Development which is permissible. The third penny sales tax had already been designated for Economic Development and will continue to be.
The purpose of the line of credit is to finance the operation of the facility. The operating line is needed to fund receivables from Medicaid and Medicare. There is a delay in receiving these payments and can be up to 6 months.
Hisel asked if an inspection had been done on the building, Bill said an appraisal was done and that he and Kent looked over the major systems in the building. The appraiser considers items like the shingles and condition of building and the appraiser was surprised at the quality of the building and had mentioned that to the bank. Redhage asked if any there were any yellow flags, Kent shared that the appraiser had said that he does a lot of these and this is the best one he’s done. The building has many newer large items.
Satter moved and Wixon seconded to accept the Centerville nursing home contingent upon loan approval. Motion carried. 6-0
Gary Knutson was present to let Council know that he had arranged with Doug Edberg to place the seasonal greenhouse “Country Sunshine” downtown. The steel structure will remain up year round and the fence will be put back up in the wintertime. Austin moved and Hisel seconded to approve placement of a steel and canvass greenhouse between the steakhouse and the old Roundy’s Pub downtown provided it adheres to existing zoning regulations.
Bids were opened for the replacement of lights at the fire hall. K&N Electric bid $3452 for the lights and $155 for the wiring for the outlets. AF Electric bid $3120.20 for the lights and $166.52 for the wiring for the outlets. Hisel moved and Kroger seconded approval of AF Electric for both bids. Motion carried. 6-0
Satter shared a bill from Dave Fedderson and Homestead Building Supplies. The bill for labor was matched the quote but the bill from Homestead Building Supplies was higher than what was listed on a sheet labeled “quote” from Fedderson. Council agreed to pay the amount listed on the quote and include a copy of the quote with the check. After the meeting, it was determined that was not an official quote and Homestead Building Supplies had billed the City directly for the materials.
Sylvia Kroger was present to discuss hiring lifeguards for the 2013 pool season. She provided Council with a tentative schedule for lifeguards and feels that there wouldn’t be enough hours for all of them. 11-12 lifeguards, including 2 assistant managers would be sufficient. It was agreed to hire the lifeguards according to who turned in their applications first. All guards are to be certified and able to provide swim lessons.
Satter asked if a minor can perform the job of Recreation Director, Kent shared that labor laws wouldn’t allow them to operate the machinery to drag the fields. Satter suggested that the City drag the fields, Kent said that would defeat the purpose of hiring a Rec Director.
Mayor Preheim asked Sylvia if the lifeguards could run concessions during pool breaks only if nobody was interested in the Goofy Golf lease. Sylvia said that could be arranged. Kent said that there is a party interested in the lease. Janette mentioned the Twinkles Sprinkles truck may be available during breaks even if they don’t lease the entire Goofy Golf facility.
Dan left the meeting at 7:11pm.
Kent shared that the deadline to install a wheelchair lift at the pool has approached. Austin moved to approve purchase and installation of a lift chair up to $3,000. Satter seconded. Motion carried. 5-0
Mayor Preheim is looking into possible donation or cost share of a pitching machine at the ballfield.
Kroger moved and Austin seconded approval of the 2012 Annual Report. Janette shared that adjustments were made to the Revolving Loan Fund and will be reflected on the 2013 Annual Report and the auditor will make a note of that for the 2011-2012 audit.
Satter moved and Wixon seconded motion to approve hiring Jacquelynn Skotvold and Katie Westra to temporarily fill in for Lindsey Hansen as head librarian until she returns from maternity leave. Pay will be $10.50 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Austin moved and Kroger seconded to enter executive session for personnel matter at 7:25pm. Motion carried. (5-0) Janette was present. Mayor Preheim declared Executive Session out at 7:38pm. No action was taken.
Wixon moved and Satter seconded to recess the meeting until March 18th at 6pm. Motion carried. 5-0
Mayor Preheim declared the meeting recessed at 7:40pm.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Finance Officer
Prepaid Warrants: ELLIS, JANETTE 25.90- reimburse travel; Rausch Sturm and Isreal Law 50.05- employee deduction; SD Division of Child Support 276.00- employee deduction; Lewis & Clark Rural Water 3547.00- city water bill; Warrants: Centerville Good Samaritan 50.00- easter egg hunt; First National Bank 20097.26- quarterly loan payment; Fort Randall Telephone Co. 242.52- supplies; LOCKWOOD OIL 364.39- equipment fuel; MidAmerican Energy Company 703.26- gas bill; SD Department of Revenue 26.00- testing;
Total Stop Food Store #747 13.43- supplies; USA Blue Book 144.52- chemicals; WAYFAIR 509.40- playground border; Xcel Energy 3383.57- electric bill; Dave Fedderson 370.00- labor/garage openers;
Review Board
March 18, 2013
Monday, 6:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Centerville, South Dakota met as a review board at
City Hall on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. with Vice President Kevin Kroger presiding the meeting.
The following council members were present: Dave Wixon, Dean Austin; Nathan Hisel, Dan Redhage; Mike Satter; and Jon Limoges representing the Centerville School Board; Absent: None; Others present: Janette Ellis, Finance Officer; Guests present: Charles Fritts
Hisel moved to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Austin. Motion carried. (6-0)
There were no warrants to approve.
Austin asked to remove 121 Lincoln Avenue from the list of comparable properties.
An objection form was received by Charles Fritts #19000-01100-016-00 16 Block 11 (CE), City of Centerville, SD. A motion was made by Wixon and seconded by Redhage to leave the land and building the same value as it appears on the books. Motion carried. (6-0)
Motion to adjourn meeting at was made by Satter and seconded by Wixon. Kroger declared the special meeting adjourned at 6:27pm. Motion carried. (6-0)
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Vice-President Kevin Kroger
ATTEST:___________________________
Janette Ellis, Finance Officer
Regular Meeting, March 4, 2013
Monday, 6:00 P.M.
Draft Minutes
The regular council meeting for the City of Centerville was called to order by Mayor Brad Preheim on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 6:00pm. Council members present: Dean Austin; Mike Satter; Kevin Kroger; Dan Redhage; Dave Wixon; Nate Hisel; Others present: Janette Ellis- Finance Officer; Katie Westra- Utility Clerk; Kent Austin- Operations Manager; Bill Hansen- Economic Development; Brion Kimball- Police Chief; Guests present: Seth Hyberger; Mary Clayton
Mayor Preheim asked for any additions or corrections to the agenda. There being none, Redhage moved to approve the agenda and Kroger seconded. Motion carried. (6-0)
Mayor Preheim asked for any additions or corrections pertaining to the February 4 minutes. Satter moved and Austin seconded to approve the minutes. Motion carried. (6-0)
Hisel moved and Wixon seconded to approve the warrants. Motion carried.
(6-0) Listed at the end of minutes.
SALARIES & WAGES FOR 2-1-2013 TO 2-28-2013
Administration 3302.59; Police 2724.04; Street 1232.88; Park 728.91; Library 2867.43; Water 1027.48; Sewer 1027.48; Rubble 0.00; Economic Development 2359.38; FWH 4785.53; SDRS 1020.75;
Feb Police Report
Brion Kimball |
293.49 |
Josh Pacheco |
55.58 |
Total Hours Worked |
349.07 hours |
Car Mileage 1332
6 Citations; 25 warnings
PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG Grant Application for Good Sam Sprinkler System
The City will be submitting a Community Development Block Grant application on behalf of the Centerville Economic Development Corp to the SD Governor’s Office of Economic Development in the amount of $92,500 toward a $185,000 project to place a fire sprinkler system throughout the nursing home. This is a requirement of the National Fire Association Code and the deadline is August 13, 2013. The closure of the home could cost the community 48 jobs. The Centerville Economic Development Corp secured a loan in the amount of $125,000 from the South Eastern Development Foundation to cover the 50% local cost share for the project. Seth Hyberger with SECOG was present, and said that the grant funds are distributed as invoices are received, and do not have to be paid up front and then reimbursed. If the sprinkler system doesn’t cost as much as expected, the grant amount drops correspondingly. Mayor Preheim asked for any public comments. There being none, Wixon moved and Satter seconded to approve Resolution 13-3-4 Sponsorship of the Centerville Nursing Home Sprinkler System Project CDBG Application. Motion carried. (6-0) Mayor Preheim declared public hearing closed at 6:24pm.
Resolution #13-3-4
WHEREAS, the City of Centerville has agreed to sponsor the Centerville Nursing Home Sprinkler System Project CDBG application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Centerville wishes to request assistance on behalf of the Centerville Economic Development Corporation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the City will act as the applicant with the Centerville Economic Development Corporation acting as the sub-applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to designate a Project Certifying Officer for the purpose of signing required documents pertaining to the grant; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to designate an Environmental Certifying Officer for the purpose of signing required environmental documents pertaining to the grant.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City of Centerville here by authorizes the filing of a Community Development Block Grant application with the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development, including all understandings and assurances contained therein.
Be it further resolved that the City of Centerville here by authorizes its Mayor to act as Project Certifying Officer and Environmental Certifying Officer in connection with the application and other required forms and to provide such additional information as may be required by the South Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Dated this 4th day of March, 2013.
_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Brad Preheim, Mayor ATTEST: Janette Ellis, Finance Officer
Mary Clayton, manager of the Housing Redevelopment Commission’s River Pointe Townhomes, and Katie Westra, bookkeeper for the HRC, were present to share information regarding the financial situation of the Townhomes. The HRC lost $16,000 last year due to vacancies and rent has never been raised. The townhomes lose $3,000 per year even when all units are full. Bill Hansen and Katie Westra will look into refinancing options again and may ask for the City maintenance department’s help with reducing maintenance costs, such as snow removal. Discussion was tabled and no action was taken.
Janette Ellis, Finance Officer, shared Resolution 13-3-3 Commitment of General Funds for Housing Redevelopment Commission Loan Obligation. Ellis shared that the City has the option to officially set aside funds that were pledged in the HRC loan documents to help the HRC in the event of financial need. Discussion was tabled until the HRC learns more about refinancing as an option. Resolution 13-3-3 died for lack of a motion.
Police Chief Kimball needs to hire a part-time officer while Officer Pacheco is at the police academy. Redhage moved and Hisel seconded to hire Levi Edwards at $10.50 per hour on a part-time basis. Motion carried. (6-0)
Bill Hansen is working with Kent Austin to obtain bids for a fire sprinkler system for the Centerville nursing home. The Centerville Development Corp. has applied for a grant and a loan to finance the project. The properties at 628 Broadway and 544 Broadway are to be collateral for the sprinkler system loan. In addition, a credit line is needed to cover operating costs for the first couple of months, Chad with Caring Professionals estimates there will be $180,000 in expenses per month and Medicaid revenue is only received once every other month. If the building appraises high enough, the credit line could be collateralized by the building. Otherwise, future revenue could be pledged and/or the Economic Development budget until the business becomes self-sustaining. Mayor Preheim also shared that if the sprinkler system comes in lower than expected, the collateral on the sprinkler system loan may not be fully mortgaged and could be used as collateral for the credit line. A special meeting has been tentatively set for March 12 at 6:00pm provided the appraisal is in by then.
Kent Austin shared the annual drinking water report and a copy will be made available to the public. The report includes information about the City water as well as Lewis and Clark water. Summer help for the maintenance department needs to be hired, however, due to child labor laws prohibiting use of lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc the position will need to be filled by someone over the age of 18. The application deadline will be extended and the job ad will be posted with more details. The plans from Sayre and Associates came in for the sewer lining project. Point repair and bid letting will take place this month. A report will be coming soon from South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance with suggestions regarding safety in city-owned buildings. The citings are feared to be rather costly to the City, discussion was tabled until the official report comes in. The generator for the fire department came in and the Fire Department hopes to store it in a building located behind the fire hall while the building is cleaned out and prepared to be gifted to the City.
Council discussed hiring lifeguards. There were many applicants and agreed to hire Sylvia Kroger as Pool Manager and the committee will meet to decide who to hire.
Resolution: #13-3-5
SUBJECT: HIRING OF SUMMER HELP 2013
BE IT RESOLVED: by the city council of the City of Centerville, SD as follows:
Sylvia Kroger- Pool Manager @ $11.00 per hour
Adopted on this 4th day of March with a motion made by Hisel and seconded by Redhage. Motion carried. (5-0) Kroger abstained.
_____________________________
Brad Preheim, Mayor
Attest:____________________________
Janette Ellis, Finance Officer
Dean, Kent, Mayor Preheim, and Janette met with Jay Jorgensen with TM Rural Water Systems regarding a proposal for selling water to TM. TM’s board chose to table the matter for a number of reasons, including the pending water rate increase from Lewis and Clark. Council agreed to contact TM once more and if the matter is still tabled, will consider approaching other water systems.
Janette attended a Lewis and Clark Rural Water System board meeting on February 28. She shared information regarding L&C’s financial situation. There are several members that have prepaid connection expenses to L&C. However, when L&C started out, they were earmarked grant money from the federal government to finance a portion of the project. Since then, the federal government has placed an earmark ban withholding grant money and causing delays in connecting the outlying members of the water distribution system. The earmark ban will continue through the 2015 budget year and it is doubtful that the federal government will consider honoring earmarked grant funds at that time, given the current and projected financial state of the federal government. As a result, water prices are higher for members that are connected and there is a possibility that outlying members not connected may choose to abandon the project. Their prepayments would be reimbursed by the existing members, including Centerville. A buy out would cost the City approximately $3,000 per month for 10 years at 6% interest, and Centerville would never benefit from the lower water rates originally anticipated. To avoid abandonment, L&C is considering converting the grant to a loan, letting the federal government off the hook for their contributions, and instead have all members of the system absorb the $200 million dollar cost to connect outlying members. A few loan options were presented and discussed, but no action will be taken for several months. The cost of construction is projected to inflate by $8 million dollars per year. The financing could take 1 year to go through and then an additional 5-6 years for construction- the matter is highly time sensitive and Troy Larsen with Lewis and Clark will be visiting Centerville to provide more details and discuss options at a later date.
Redhage moved and Satter seconded to approve addition of a fraud policy to the personnel manual. The existing personnel manual is to be updated in the coming months and a typed summary of suggested changes will be presented to council at a later date.
Austin moved and Wixon seconded sending Janette to Finance Officer School in June. Motion carried. (6-0)
An ad will be placed in the Star and Journal accepting bids to lease the Goofy Golf facilities for the 2013 season.
Garbage permits will be due soon, and a list is to be provided to the City by each applicant providing names of all who have garbage service, in hopes of enforcing existing City garbage ordinances.
Hisel moved and Redhage seconded to adjourn. Motion carried. (4-0) Mayor Preheim declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.
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Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Finance Officer
Prepaid Expenses: USDA Rural Development 2130.00-sewer loan payment; Petersen, Lauren 114.53-reimburse books/supplies; Independent Audit Service 1000.00-maintenance; Petersen, Lauren 374.69-reimburse library supplies; Postmaster 134.40-utility billing postage; Rausch Law 1170.04-payroll deduction; Xcel Energy 3662.40-electric bill; Warrants: AB Business, Inc. 495.89-maintenance; AFLAC 343.06-employee paid insurance; Applied Software, Inc. 77.50-computer software; Kent Austin 128.85-reimburse supplies; Campbell Supply 108.35-supplies; Centerville Farm and Auto 758.39-supplies; Centerville Pharmacy 3.99-supplies; Centerville School 70.56-library postage/phone; Danko Emergency Equipment Co. 90.00-safety supplies; Diesel Machinery, Inc. 1300.00-loader lease; Galls, an Aramark Company 12.99-uniform supplies; William H. Hansen 33.30-travel reimbursement; Health Pool of SD 4638.09-employee health insurance; Neve's Uniforms & Equipment 177.85-uniform- paid by employee; Olson's Ace Hardware 25.98-supplies; Postmaster 134.40-utility postage; Pump N Stuff- City 324.41-equipment fuel; Pump N Stuff- Fire 108.54-equipment fuel; Pump N Stuff- Police 522.83-equipment fuel; Sayre Associates, Inc. 23939.90-engineering fees; Sioux Falls Humane Society 37.50-capture fees; Sioux Falls Two Way Radio 406.00-radio repeater; Harry F. Smith 50.00-web services; Star Energy 17.50-fuel; Star Publishing 228.25-publishing; Strange, Farrell & Johnson & 698.50-; Vander Haag's Inc. 29.50-equipment repair; Vermillion Garbage Service 120.00-garbage service; Xcel Energy 11.15-electric bill;
CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
5/31/12
By: Bill Hansen
Safe Routes to School: Centerville was approved for $205,000 from the SDDOT, competing with 12 communities for $935,000 of South Dakota’s 2012 SRTS funding. There was an article about it in Thursday’s Argus Leader. Click here to read the article. Congratulations to Jacquelynn Skotvold and Seth Hyberger of SECOG for writing the grant application and Jacquelynn for presenting our request to the SDDOT board. The board complimented Centerville on its SRTS program and the community for its support and enthusiasm.
Housing: Our loan and grant application with South Dakota Housing Development Authority for the rehab of the 720 Florida Street house is approved. We will begin the project later this summer.
We will be priming and painting the Jane Kienast home on Saturday, June 2nd, weather permitting. Primer and paint is provided by South Dakota Housing Development Authority. Volunteers are provided by the Centerville Community.
Bike Path: We received verbal commitments from property owners to provide easements on their property for the bike path. I am working with the SDDOT in preparing the easement forms and Greg Brewers in preparing the resolution. I have prepared a list of the items that will be included in the documents for the City Council to review and discuss. I will have easements and resolutions prepared for a future meeting.
Economic Development & Revitalization: We are finalizing the details of our workshop entitled; “How to Infuse the Entrepreneurial Spirit into Your Business.” Mark Nelsen, owner of Maximum Promotions, will be the facilitator for an elite panel of local entrepreneurs and service providers. The community dinner and workshop is free and open to the public. It will be held on June 14th at 6 PM at the Centerville American Legion. This is a great opportunity to hear from people who have years of experience in successfully developing their own businesses.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
5/7/12
By: Bill Hansen
Safe Routes to School: Jacquelynn Skotvold will be presenting Centerville’s SRTS request to the SDDOT board in Pierre on May 8th. There are 12 communities competing for about one million dollars in funding. Centerville’s application is for $220,000. If approved, the City will complete this project in 2013. It will include sidewalks on Iowa, Main, Garfield and Washington Street as well as non-infrastructure items.
Housing: Our loan and grant application with South Dakota Housing, under HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program for rehab of 720 Florida Street house, will be acted on at SDHDA’s May 22nd meeting. If approved, we will begin the project this summer.
We were approved for funding to paint Jane Kienast’s house under South Dakota Housing’s Paint South Dakota Program. We will be priming and painting the home on Saturday, June 2nd. We are looking for volunteers to assist in this very worthwhile project.
Bike Path: We are working out the details with property owners located along the proposed bike path route. We hope to complete the project this summer or fall.
Senior Citizen Center: We completed the energy efficiency portion, utilizing the $23,690 grant the City received from the Department of Energy for the Senior Center. The Centerville Community Foundation committed to a $2,000 grant on April 28th, to be used along with $3,000 awarded by the South Dakota Community Foundation and $1,350 by the City to tile the floor. The floor will be completed in June.
Strategies to Recruit Alumni and Young Families: We will be participating in the final webinar on how to recruit young families and alumni on May 15th at noon at City Hall. The Centerville Development Corporation will hold a retreat later this summer on how to effectively utilize these strategies.
Economic Development & Revitalization: We will be hosting a workshop entitled; “How to Infuse the Entrepreneurial Spirit into Your Business.” Mark Nelson, owner of Maximum Promotions, will be the keynote speaker. The workshop is free and open to the public. It will be held on or about June 13th, depending on the speaker’s schedules. With several new businesses just beginning in Centerville, this is an opportune time to hear from people who have years of experience in successfully developing their own businesses.
The first Dollar presentation for Pam & Kyle Hall’s hair salon, Shear Attitude, was held on Monday, May 7th. We are thrilled to have another business opening on Broadway. We wish Pam & Kyle the best of success with their new business venture.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
3/30/12
By: Bill Hansen
March was a busy and exciting month for economic development in Centerville.
Safe Routes to School: In addition to continuing the promotion and administration of our existing SRTS program, Jacquelynn Skotvold and SECOG wrote an additional $220,000 grant application to develop routes on Iowa, Main, Garfield and Washington Streets. If approved, the City will complete this project in 2013.
Housing: I submitted an application for loan and grant funds to South Dakota Housing, under HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program to rehab the home the City purchased at 720 Florida Street. If approved, we will begin the project this summer.
We also plan to assist a young couple build another home at the Millennium Addition.
Bike Path: We hope to complete our final plans for the bike path in April. We will be working with our engineer and the DOT and hope to be able to use City work as an “in-kind” match for our grant. The bike path will run from Berry Park (the old dam) to Pedar Larsen Park, running along Lincoln Avenue to North Street along the north west corner of the football field to the west side of Pedar Larsen Park beside the Good Samaritan Center.
Senior Citizen Center: Kent Austin and I worked with contractors to complete the $24,000 energy efficiency portion of grant funding for the Senior Citizen Center. We have additional funds of $1,350 from the City and $3,000 from the South Dakota Community Foundation to replace the floor. We are working with other organizations to raise additional funds to complete the project.
Economic Development & Revitalization: The community of Howard conducted a survey a few years ago to measure the results of what spending an additional 10% in your hometown would do for your community. The results were amazing. I believe we are at a pivotal time in Centerville’s history. I have seen more interest in starting new businesses in the past 5 months than I have in the previous 5 years. Our community has been given a great opportunity with the opening of Centerville Farm & Auto (NAPA) this week. I want to thank the community for your strong support. I ask that you continue to make a conscious effort to shop in Centerville first. Support all of our local businesses, and make a special effort to support the new ones. Our slogan is “Centerville, Where YOU Make the Difference”. And YOU have a great opportunity to make the difference now.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
2/25/12
By: Bill Hansen
Goals for 2012: Last month I provided an update on the community and economic development projects we completed in 2011. This month I want to write about our plans and goals for 2012.
Housing: One of our goals is to complete the rehab on the house we purchased at 720 Florida Street. Last month I thought we were at a dead-end in identifying a program that would allow us to feasibly complete the project. Since then I learned that South Dakota Housing has additional Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding available and it appears that this project will qualify. I will be submitting an application in March.
I am working with another young couple on developing a plan to build another spec home at the Millennium Addition. We may also apply for another Paint South Dakota project if we can find a house and family that qualifies.
Bike Path: Our archeological and engineering surveys were completed this winter. We hope to work out the details with property owners this spring and let out bids and construct the bike path this summer. We will receive a $332,000 grant from the SDDOT, $50,000 from the Walt and Helene Weverstad family and $26,000 from the City of Centerville. A portion of the City’s match can be in-kind.
Safe Routes to School: The contractors will complete the infrastructure portion of our 2011 SRTS project this spring. Jacquelynn will be coordinating the non-infrastructure portion, which includes; training crossing guards, trusting tornadoes program, education and promotional items.
Jacquelynn is also working with SECOG in completing another SRTS application for 2012, the final year of the program. This grant request is due on March 23rd and will be a similar amount to the 2011 project, or around $200,000. We are requesting money to develop sidewalk routes on Iowa, Main, Garfield and Washington Streets. At least ten percent must be for non-infrastructure as our previous grant.
Senior Citizen Center: Kent and I are also working with SECOG to complete the administration of the Energy Efficiency grant on the Senior Citizen Center. The ceiling and insulation is being replaced in the kitchen, with an improved ventilation system and energy efficient lights in the kitchen and the basement. We have additional funding from the South Dakota Community Foundation and the City of Centerville to replace the floor covering on the main level.
Economic Development & Revitalization: We have seen an increased interest in starting new businesses in Centerville. Both of buildings the City owned are now leased, with the tenant having an option to buy. In 2012, we will be working with building owners and potential new business applicants to try to match their needs. We are also looking into financially viable options to revitalize some of the buildings that are not currently adequate.