BRUCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 9th, 2023
Mayor Anderson called the Bruce City Council to order on Tuesday January 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Bruce City Office with Councilmembers Elder, Diedrich, Hawley, Moir, Cook, Ruden, Finance Officer Amber Hanson.
Floor opened to those community members that signed in 5 minutes prior to City Council meeting being called to order.
RR asked about the previous year’s light pole basket decorations, not being put up. Was stated that they will either be repaired or replaced for the 2024/2025 season. She also asked about Cooks Magnets, they were received last week and will be sent out by end of this week.
RR had concerns about the safety of the tractor and plow truck without flashers/strobes. This will be addressed immediately. It was also brought to our attention the condition of the soft shoulders being dug into with the plow. Council noted the concern.
FF discussed the loose dogs in the City. There are consistently the same animals running loose. There was also discussion about the stray cats and their care. A committee was put in place to try to find homes for the animals. Animal Control will also be issuing warnings to those not properly taking care of their pets.
Motion by Ruden and seconded by Moir to approve the agenda with the addition of N.S. concerning snow removal. All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Diedrich and seconded by Ruden to approve the minutes of the December 10th meeting as written. All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Cook and seconded by Edler to approve and pay the following claims presented by the Finance Officer. All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
December Bills -
General- Mediacom $230.71; Ottertail-$1198.15; SV Energy $88.90; Brooking Duel Rural Water $78.75; Walmart $86.56; Quickbooks $191.16; Amazon $535.68; Straight Talk $32.98; Roden $1187.30; M&M Service $295.26; Runnings $119.98; RFD News $36.04; Lowes $51.35; Post Office $66.00; SD 811 $10.08; Duininck $8690.40; GARBAGE—Cook’s Wastepaper-$1166.94; PAYROLL—Duane Walburg, December AC wages/mileage--$162.35; Cody Behlings, December wages $1261.88; Cody Behlings, December wages $1236.54; Amber Hanson, December wages $1626.14; Amber Hanson December wages $1665.19; Kay Ruden $415.57; Jon Moir $415.57; Dustin Hawley $415.57; Marilyn Edler $414.32; Andrea Diedrich $414.32; Mick Cook $277.55; Jeff Anderson $554.10; PAYROLL TAXES—Payroll Taxes 941/943/944 $2293.30;
Maintenance Report; snow removal, tree removal, continuing to clean Fog Rod regularly. Prussman’s will be contacted to clean Lift Station.
Office Report; new manuals, new report forms, South Dakota Municipal League online classes, Finance Officer School in June.
New Business; Snow removal for a road posted at “Private Drive” that is owned by the City. For now it will be plowed and the best course of action for the future will be looked at. Cost of Living Adjustment was asked for by the Finance Officer, subject was tabled to the executive session. Year end employee bonus was also tabled for the executive session.
Motion by Ruden and seconded by Cook that the meeting be adjourned to an executive session at 6:3p.m. All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Hawley and seconded by Cook that the Dakota Pump Control yearly contract be approved. All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Diedrich and seconded by Cook that the meeting be adjourned to an executive session at 6:30p.m. All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Diedrich and seconded by Moir to go back into regular session. All present voted in favor of motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Hawley and seconded by Diedrich to approve $500.00 Employee Bonus for 2023. All present voted in favor of motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Cook and seconded by Edler to approve a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment for City Employees. All present voted in favor of motion. Motion carried.
Motion by Moir and seconded by Cook to adjourn meeting at 7:33 pm. All present voted in favor of motion. Motion carried.
Dated this 10th day of January 2024 in Bruce, South Dakota.
Amber Hanson
Finance Officer
City of Bruce [unapproved minutes]