TOWN OF WAKONDA BOARD
October 7, 2019
REGULAR MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Wakonda, South Dakota was held in the council room at the Town Office located at 111 Ohio St. on the 7th day of October 2019, 7:00 p.m. members present: Mohr, Hackett & Nelson, Maintenance Supervisor Anderson, Code Enforcement Officer Sorensen and Finance Officer Andresen Visitor(s): None
The Town goal for 2019 is for town beautification.
Code Enforcement
The fine schedule will change in the amount of days in which to correct infractions will be as follows: 1st notice will allow 30 days, 2nd notice will be 15 days and fines start on day 61. First fine is $50, with no compliance the next month’s fine will double to $100. With no compliance the following months will double in cost, $200, $400, $800 and so on.
No Burning of any trash or leaves is allowed per Ordinance # 3.0102 section G
Street RepairThe Road Guy has completed the chip seal of the city streets for this year. Maintenance Supervisor Anderson will be seeking a bid for repairs and chip seal for the year 2020.
Mosquito Grant The Town of Wakonda received grant funds to help keep the mosquito population down. The amount awarded to Wakonda is $1,578.00. The Town purchased chemicals from Nutrient AG in the amount of $1615.00. This invoice will be sent to SD Dept. of Health for reimbursement.
Donation The Town of Wakonda received a donation from the county road repair people in the amount of $300.00 for camping at the City Park for a week. We thank them for their generosity.
2020 Budget
The second Reading of the 2020 Budget. Corrections made and will be finalized at the November meeting.
ACTION 19 - 11
Motion by Nelson, seconded Hackett to purchase a new lawn mower from Orr Farm Supply – Turf Tiger II Zero-turn the cost of $13,822.40 plus freight and set up costs. To surplus the current Lawn Mower a motion was made by Hackett and seconded by Nelson. There will be a listing on the Town’s website as well as the Municipal League Monthly Magazine.
ACTION 19 - 12
Motion by Nelson, seconded Hackett to pay the
following bills: (For more detailed information
about the bills, contact the finance officer.) this list includes Sept and Oct 2019 bills.
GENERAL FUND
SALARIES 4,913.16
POOL PAYROLL 914.82
EFTPS 3,597.78
SDRS 1,285.29
AFLAC 53.95
CHARLIES BUS SERVICE 180.00
CLAY CO. HWY DEPT 123.75
CLAY CO. SHERIFF 3,750.00
CLAY UNION ELECTRIC 2,131.68
FIRST PREMIER -CC 343.49
FISCHER DISPOSAL 70.00
FRIEBERG LAW FIRM 60.00
HAWKINS 803.56
GO DADDY 42.58
INTUIT 31.80
NASAP 39.00
NUTRIENT AG 1,908.60
ORR FARM SUPPLY 48.82
PRESSING MATTERS 156.00
SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 24.00
SD DEPT OF REVENUE 146.84
STAR PUBLISHING 95.39
STEFFEN CONST 1,363.71
THE ROAD GUY 58,325.44
T.O. WAKONDA 125.30
VAST 136.71
WATER & SEWER FUND
SALARIES 3,989.13
CRWS 6,232.25
CLAY UNION ELECT. 332.73
MARC 763.58
MENARDS 103.97
NELSEN ELECTRIC 160.20
ORR FARM SUPPLY 50.83
SD DEPT OF HEALTH 141.00
USPS 56.00
VAST 98.56
There being no further business, meeting adjourned. Next Meeting November 4th at 7 PM.
Office Hours: Wed & Thurs 8am to 1pm
Friday 12:30 - 6:30
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Town of Wakonda
Proposed 2019 Budget
January through December 2019
TOWN OF WAKONDA BOARD
August 5, 2019
REGULAR MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Wakonda, South Dakota was held in the council room at the Town Office located at 111 Ohio St. on the 5th day of August 2019, 7:00 p.m. members present: Mohr, Hackett & Nelson, Maintenance Supervisor Anderson, Pool Manager Anderson, Code Enforcement Officer Sorensen and Finance Officer Andresen Visitor(s): Greg Merrigan - CRWS, Mark Rupp, Brian Hanson, Loyce Foucher.
The Town goal for 2019 is for town beautification.
Clay Rural Water Svcs. Greg Merrigan attended his last board meeting as he is retiring at the end of August. Greg started with CRWS in May of 1984; Wakonda hooked up to CRWS in August of 1984 during his 37 years, he has seen us through many upgrades and changes. CRWS is hosting a farewell party for Greg at CRWS office Wednesday August 28th from 2:00 to 4:30.
Code Enforcement
Brian Hanson and Mark Rupp attended to inquire of the notices they had received. All issues resolved.
Ducks running loose in town: The owner has stated that If anyone catches them, they are welcome to do as they please with them.
The fine schedule will be as follows: First fine is $50, with no compliance the next month’s fine will double to $100. With no compliance the following months will double in cost, $200, $400, $800 and so on.
ALL DOGS MUST BE LICENSED WITH THE TOWN BY JULY 15TH. A FINE OF $50 WILL GO ON YOUR JULY WATER BILL. Going further, barking, loose and roaming dog complaints, the owners will be cited.
Street Repair Maintenance Supervisor Anderson informed the board that repair to the following roads: Montana, Dakota, Ohio, and 4th Street, will start August 9th (weather permitting).
Pool School Starts 8/14 the pool will be open until 8/13 on a daily schedule, then will be on weekends until September 1st. The pump for the pool went out twice this summer. The Board is inquiring about upgrading the plumbing during our down time. Rachel Anderson informed the Board that she will be unable to manage the pool next year. We wish her the best in her teaching career and thank her for two years of hard work and dedication!
Mosquito Grant The Town of Wakonda received grant funds to help keep the mosquito population down. The amount awarded to Wakonda is $1,578.00. These funds must be spent on equipment or supplies by the end of the year.
Donation The Town of Wakonda received a donation from Ralph and Sally Westergaard of $408. These funds were used to purchase US flags for Ohio Street. They went up for the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. We thank them for their generosity.
Executive session: Town Project Agenda.
ACTION 19 - 10
Motion by Nelson, seconded Hackett to pay the
following bills: (For more detailed information
about the bills, contact the finance officer.)
GENERAL FUND
SALARIES 2,444.10
POOL PAYROLL 3,836.77
EFTPS 2,136.18 SDRS 624.76
CLAY UNION ELECTRIC 1,171.23
FIRST NAT’L BANK 5,338.30
FIRST PREMIER -CC 1,046.74
FRIEBERG LAW FIRM 52.50
HANSEN LOCKSMITH 250.00
HAWKINS 1,183.51
GO DADDY 18.09
INTUIT 15.90
MALLOY IND SVCS 2,064.23
MENARDS 156.62
MOHR DESIGNS 227.00
SD ONE CALL 1.05
R&T REPAIR 2,008.00
SD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 427.36
T.O. WAKONDA 62.65
US BANK 4,531.92
VAST 65.18
WATER & SEWER FUND
SALARIES 1,994.57
CRWS 4,408.00
CLAY UNION ELECT. 206.79
DAKOTA SUPPLY 441.44
ORR FARM SUPPLY 50.83
SD DEPT OF HEALTH 273.00
SD ONE CALL 14.70
VAST 50.55
There being no further business, meeting adjourned. Next Meeting September 9th at 7 PM.
Ordinance Violation Questions:
call the City Hall for forms and questions. 267-3118
City Surplus Lawn Mower for Sale
$8,000.00
2011 Scag Turf Tiger
610 hrs.
26 hp Kawasaki motor
72" deck with 2 sets of blades
Call City Hall if interested
267-3118
TOWN OF WAKONDA BOARD
August 5, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING
The special meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Wakonda and Wakonda Heritage Manor, South Dakota was held in the council room at the Town Office located at 111 Ohio St. on the 5th day of August 2019, 6:45pm. Board members present: Mohr, Hackett & Nelson. On behalf of WHM, Robin Stockland and Leslie Mastroianni. Visitor(s): Ron Huot, Loyce Foucher, Jennifer Pelowski, Mark Rupp, Brian Hansen, Cindy Sorensen, Rachel Anderson, Chris Anderson, Nancy Andresen, and Greg Merrigan.
The Board Invited residents to express concerns regarding the renovation of the Manor and grant writing as well as funding to run through the Town of Wakonda.
Funds will be requested through Community Services Block Grant and Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Total cost of project is $1,009,042.00
RESOLUTION 2019 – 01
There being no objection to this Resolution, council member Hackett made a motion to pass, and council member Nelson seconded. (see attached Resolution 2019-1)
2019 TOWN BUDGET
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