The City Council of the City of Bridgewater met in the Council Room for their regular meeting on 09/09/09. The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Barattini. Answering roll call were Bob Anderson, Mayor Martin Barattini, George Guenthner, Phil Heiberger, Verlyn Hudson, Caron Neumann, and Ryan Watters. Others present: Finance Officer - Joan Julson, City Maintenance - Todd Letcher, Ken Haugen, Sandi Tschetter, Roger Hofer, Paulie Tschetter, Heather Golder, Brian Cable, Jerry Paweltzki, and Vern Arens (Arens Engineering).

Motion by Heiberger, second by Neumann to amend agenda to include additional bills. Motion carried.

The minutes of the August 3rd regular meeting and August 6th & 18th special meetings were sent out to the council for reading prior to the meeting. Motion by Guenthner, second by Anderson to approve the minutes of the August 3rd, 6th & 18th meetings. Motion carried.

WHEREAS, the City of Bridgewater owns a Municipal Liquor Store; and

WHEREAS, the City of Bridgewater, by motion at the August 18, 2009 special meeting, decided to run the Municipal Liquor Store at least until the end of 2009.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council shall authorize the Finance Officer to set up Fund 601 – Liquor Fund, a Proprietary (Enterprise) Fund and also to transfer the 08/18/09 balance in Fund 106 - Liquor Fund, a Governmental (General) Fund, to Fund 601 - Liquor Fund, a Proprietary (Enterprise) Fund.

Ayes: 6

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

ATTEST:

City Finance Officer

(SEAL)

The bills for the month of August were reviewed. Motion by Guenthner, second by Anderson to approve the August bills. Motion carried. Motion by Guenthner, second by Heiberger to cash a $5000 Liquor CD for operating expenses. Motion carried.

At 7:20 Mayor Barattini opened the meeting up for any public input. Heather Golder and Paulie Tschetter were both on the agenda so they spoke at this time. Heather Golder was interested in having a time for music, crafts, stories for kids plus their parents/grandparents at the cityhall one morning a week calling it "Kids Spark". She’ll volunteer her time at no charge. Motion by Guenthner, second by Neumann to allow volunteer Heather Golder and other parents/grandparents to get together with their kids/grandkids to have music, crafts, stories in the cityhall one time per week. City release and waiver will need to be signed by each participant. Motion carried. Paulie Tschetter was interested in having the alley to the east of his house vacated. Motion by Guenthner, second by Anderson to have attorney Mike Fink look into vacating the alley east of 760 E 6th ST. Motion carried.

Maintenance report by Todd Letcher:

• Surplus items: Motion by Guenthner, second by Anderson to surplus the following items 9 barracade stands bent up & broken, 3 250 gal fuel barrels, 14 broken bar stools, 12 small bar tables, 36 rusty bar chairs, 1 Compac Computer, 1 Panasonic fax machine, broken chairs, 2 street light poles rusted off at the bottom as these items no longer serve the purpose they were intended for. Motion carried.
• Smoking sewer system on September 23rd. Notices will be put in paper.
• Poor condition of snow plow. Anderson reported that state sales will be later this month in Mitchell and Ft Pierre. Motion by Guenthner, second by Neumann to authorize Anderson, Heiberger and Todd Letcher to check the snowplows out and authorize them to bid and purchase under $25,000 at sale. Roll call vote: all voted aye. Motion carried.
• Playground equipment ready to be moved to the city park.
• In need of a sickle mower – maybe talk with Wieman’s to be on the lookout for one.
• Mowing along the highway ditches

Water/Sewer: Vern Arens – Arens Engineering gave report on hooking the city park storm sewer drainage up to the north side storm sewer but since it is so flat there would not be enough grade for this drainage. Other options going to the south will be explored.

Grass for the street edges from the sewer project was discussed.

Government Buildings/Municipal Liquor Store: Motion by Guenthner, second by Heiberger to hire Brian Cable-manager at $10 per hr & Susan Rinehart-bartender also at $10 per hour and Mike Cable–parttime bartender at $7.25 per hour. Motion carried. Brian Cable asked the council whether the city would pay the sanction fee for the dart leagues this year. He thought they were about $30 per team. Motion by Guenthner, second by Neumann to pay the sanction fee for the dart leagues of $30 per team. Motion carried. The cash register is broken and needs to be replaced. The fryer is also having some issues. Finance officer will look for replacements. Finance officer reported that we would be able to get menus at no cost to us through Daystar Publishing. Their cost is recouped through advertisements in the menu. Council agreed to go ahead with these menus. Motion by Guenthner, second by Heiberger to have Weber Construction replace stock room door. Motion carried. Motion by Guenthner, second by Anderson to adopt the Rules and Regulations for the City of Bridgewater Municipal Bar. All present voted aye. Motion carried. Jerry Smithhart would like the city to make an offer on glassware, food items and miscellaneous supplies of what is left for the city to reimburse him. Motion by Guenthner, second by Hudson to offer Jerry Smithhart ½ of $1061 less the $255.40 owed to Addy Disposal to settle up on the glassware, food items and miscellaneous supplies. Motion carried.

 Ambulance: It was noted that the ambulance has been granted a temporary hardship exemption until December 4, 2009.

Motion by Heiberger, second by Guenthner to approve a building permit for David Stickney and a moving permit for Perry Tschetter. Motion carried.

Motion by Guenthner, second by Heiberger to continue monthly $100 donation to Bridgewater Development. Motion carried.

Jerry Paweltzki reported that the Bridgewater Development Corp would like to list rentals and homes for sale on the website. Council saw no problem with this.

2nd Reading of the 2010 Appropriation Ordinance (Budget) was done. Motion by Guenthner, second by Heiberger to approve 2010 Appropriation Ordinance #82. Motion carried. (Ordinance #82 run separately from minutes in paper)

Motion by Guenthner, second by Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried. Time 9:09 pm.

Salaries (Gross): Joan M. Julson-includes $49.86 in shop & bar supply & 2¾ hr OT, 2039.64; Todd Letcher-includes $11.48 meal & misc. and 5 hr OT, 2489.48; Brian Cable, 957.50; Michael Cable, 125.06; Susan Rinehart, 820.00; Ambulance Payroll, 3613.00; Farmers State Bank Depository-August payroll taxes, 1819.53.

Supplies: Ag Systems, Inc–Mosquito sprayer valve, 89.63; Anderson Trucking–6 loads of gravel, 720.00; ATCO International–shop degreaser, 88.00; Barco Municipal Products–2 street signs, 72.69; Fensel’s–shop supply, 22.28; Fred Haar Co Inc–mower bearings & belt, 131.56; Freeman Lumber Co–wood & stain for playset at city park, 156.85; Heritage Pharmacy–supply, 8.57; HSB (Northern Tool & Equip) grinder, 87.93; Linweld–amb oxygen, 94.26; MARC–Veg-A-Kill Plus for streets & parks & shop supply, 1904.95; Menards–toddler swing & 5 commercial hangers, white & grey paint & rollers, faucet, 379.12; Moore Medical–amb supply, 136.46; M/S Pump-N-Stuff–gas,146.33; Potter’s Tire & Service-gas, 314.00; Quill–FO ink, 61.99; Schwan’s Market–FO & shop supply, 56.08; Sturdevant’s–shop supply, 112.54; United Energy–propane for firehall, shop & pumphouse, 1062.50.

Repairs & Maintenance: Meyer Motor–bar keys, mower tires, grassunit rewiring, misc, 132.36

Liquor Store Bills: Addy Disposal-dumpsters, 60.00; Chesterman Co–coke products, 51.00; D.B.Services–wiping down walls & carpet cleaning, 225.00; Eddies–partial bar repayment, 18237.67; Farner-Bocken Co–cigarettes & food, 496.79; Fensel’s–cords, locks & rockite, 69.46; Parents Group–buns, 21.89; Heiman Fire Equipment–Ansul System checked, 110.00; Julson, Joan–repay for supply, 147.91; Julson, Joan-500 drink tokens from OrderTokens.com, 80.00; Justice Fire & Safety–2 fire extinguishers, 239.50; SD Public Assurance Alliance–Liquor Store liability insurance, 301.00; Kaylor Locker–chislic, 147.31; Walt’s Homestyle Foods, Inc–pizza, 61.00; Schwan’s Market–food & cleaning supply, 146.36; SD Dept of Health–Office of Health Protection–Food License, 85.00; SD Lottery–Application fee, 50.00; Thune’s Home Appliance Center–Refrigerator & Upright freezer, 1149.98; Training Services-ServSafe Certification for Brian Cable, 149.00; K.W. Electric–Add outlets in kitchen area, 203.87; Quill–self-inking stamper, 19.99; Menards–spray paint, 11.01; SD State Treasurer–August sales tax for bar, 406.41.

Miscellaneous: Addy Disposal-dumpsters, 40.00; Bridgewater Development Corp–monthly donation, 100.00; Bridgewater Tribune-August printing, 155.68; City of Sioux Falls–Dumping BQM meat at landfill, 654.72; First National Bank in SF–1999 SRF loan due 10/1/09, 1830.51; Julson, Joan–park supply, 4.33; McCook County–Contracted Law Enforcement monthly payment, 2015.00; Moen, Gayle–2 desks & 2 chairs, 175.00; Petty Cash-mostly bar supply & postage, 36.18; SD Dept of Revenue–water & waste water testing, 82.00; SD Federal Property Agency–2 shop cabinets, tools & 2 coffee pots, 353.00; SD One Call Systems Inc–3 fax locates, 3.30; SD State Treasurer–August sales tax, 224.10; Nordwald Rentals–October rent (payable 10/01/09), 350.00.

Utilities (Paid in August): Addy Disposal, 2975.00; Golden West, 283.84; Hanson Rural Water, 2995.80; Xcel Energy, 1297.54.Insurance: Health Pool of SD, 3168.39. Professional: Fink Law Office PC–August statement, 149.38.

Beer and Liquor: (paid in August) Beal Distributing, Inc., 1260.40; Dakota Beverage, 494.00; Johnson Brothers Famous Brands, 600.06; Republic National Distributing Co, 435.14.

Published once at the approximate cost of $106.41.