MINUTES The Brandon City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2019 in the Council Chambers at 308 S. Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota. Present were Brett Bastian, Dana Clark, Barb Fish, Jo Hausman, Chuck Parsons, Tim Wakefield Jr. and Mayor Paul Lundberg. Others present were: City Administrator, Bryan H. Read; Finance Officer, Christina Smith; City Attorney, Lisa Marso; City Engineer, Tami Jansma; Police Chief, Dave Kull; Director of Human Resources, Julie Nelson; Park Superintendent, Devin Coughlin and Public Works Director, Rollie Hoeke. Alderwoman Fish moved Alderman Parsons seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Alderman Parsons moved Alderwoman Hausman seconded to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2019 briefing meeting and the minutes of the January 21, 2019 regular meeting. Motion carried. Alderman Parsons moved Alderman Bastian seconded to approve the following claims. Motion carried. VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AFLAC January Premium 1,282.25 Avera McGreevy Clinic Sewer Services 156.00 Best Western Ramkota Hotel Travel Expense 117.00 Border States Electric Govt Bldg Supplies 65.97 Casey Spinsby Travel Expense 235.23 Cintas GC Supplies 40.00 City of Sioux Falls Annual Sewer Fees 4,500.00 Corson Village Sanitary District January Refund 1,030.37 Dakota Fluid Power Inc Park Supplies 52.63 Dakota Supply Group Water Supplies 2,071.27 Delta Dental of SD February Premium 3,058.80 SD DENR Project Permit 100.00 DGR Engineering Professional Services 13,536.85 Dick's Vacuum Govt Bldg Repairs 121.80 DPC Industries Inc Water Supplies 789.75 Fireball Industries Govt Bldg Supplies 94.76 Galls Police Supplies 433.49 Hach Company Water Supplies 836.72 Hawkins Water Treatment Water Supplies 1,500.74 IACP Police Dues 190.00 InterLakes Community Action Transit Bus Expense 14,982.12 Jack's Uniforms & Equip Police Supplies 146.89 Jim Lester Travel Expense 226.76 Joseph Weir Travel Expense 654.13 Kelly Eilers Travel Expense 1,062.16 Lacey Rentals Inc Park Rental 111.00 Lawson Products Inc Street Supplies 192.57
Leon Tews Mailbox Refund 69.11 Locators & Supplies Street Supplies 674.51 Mills & Miller Inc Street Supplies 1,821.04 Modern Woodmen of America February Premium 1,556.56 Northern States Supply Water Supplies 199.98 Northern Truck Equipment Street Supplies 535.19 Northwest Tire Inc Street Supplies 48.77 Palisades Oil Company Fuel 1,105.66 Palisades Propane Inc Utilities 1,578.88 Performance Press Police Supplies 59.00 Prairie Wind Trailers LLC Park Equipment 8,825.00 SD Department of Revenue Water Testing 60.00 Sioux Falls Ford Police Repairs 590.68 Sioux Valley Energy Utilities 29,669.67 Staples Advantage Govt Bldg Supplies 104.80 Stockwell Engineers Professional Services 1,230.75 Streicher's Police Supplies 77.98 Tami Jansma Fuel 75.62 The Seeger Map Company Map Update 85.00 Thomson West City Admin Supplies 99.78 Titan Machinery Park Supplies 247.36 TranSource Truck & Equipment Street Supplies 25.06 Turtle Tracks Police Supplies 270.00 Two Way Solutions Inc Police Repairs 65.48 Tyler Technologies Annual Maintenance 275.00 Verizon Wireless Utilities 935.98 Vern Eide Motoplex Park Supplies 30.72 Wellmark BCBS February Premium 47,999.83 Xcel Energy Utilities 6,149.19 City Administration January 24, 2018 Payroll 3,923.23 Finance Officer January 24, 2018 Payroll 3,563.44 Government Buildings January 24, 2018 Payroll 129.29 Police January 24, 2018 Payroll 24,280.42 Building Inspections January 24, 2018 Payroll 3,275.46 Engineer January 24, 2018 Payroll 2,013.97 Street Department January 24, 2018 Payroll 5,855.84 Park Department January 24, 2018 Payroll 3,923.38 Chamber of Commerce January 24, 2018 Payroll 2,931.80 Water Department January 24, 2018 Payroll 8,083.47 Sewer Department January 24, 2018 Payroll 4,142.25 Golf Course Grounds January 24, 2018 Payroll 1,695.27 Golf Course Lounge January 24, 2018 Payroll 1,102.14 Golf Course Pro Shop January 24, 2018 Payroll 7,117.70 Golf Course Community Room January 24, 2018 Payroll 667.75 941 Payroll Taxes January 24, 2018 Payroll 24,485.96 Office of Child Support Enforcement January 24, 2018 Payroll 76.15 SD Retirement System Supplemental January 24, 2018 Payroll 1,087.50 TASC Flex Plan January 24, 2018 Payroll 1,373.77
Accounts Management January 24, 2018 Payroll 75.00 SD Retirement System January Contributions 24,252.21 Direct Pay Reimbursement Direct Pay Reimbursement 1,500.00 Todd Long, 804 N. Agate Avenue, was present to discuss the recommendation for the police chief position. Todd would like to see the recommendation be for Wade Else. Brett Karber, 1417 S. Parkview Blvd. was present to discuss the Facebook page titled City of Brandon, SD The Dirt. Brett wanted to know if there was anything legally that could be done, because of the nature of some of the posts. Alderman Bastian will follow-up on this. Brookes Noem, 209 W. Ironwood Street, was present to discuss issues that he has seen lately in the City. Everybody in this community has a part to do, to help the situation and to make this community better. Alderman Bastian spoke about the freedom of speech, and how it should occur with some level of integrity and professionalism, when reporting information and attacking someone s character. Scott Wickersham, 400 E. Mayberry RFD Street, was present to support Wade Else for police chief. Mayor Lundberg made a comment that the past few days have been difficult to be an elected official in the City of Brandon, and went on to say if some people feel that the City of Brandon is such a bad city, they should go someplace else. We need to unite as one. ORDINANCE #577 Alderwoman Fish moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to give second reading of Ordinance #577: TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRANDON, SD AMENDING CHAPTER 14: 14-11 THRU 14-108. A roll call vote showed Bastian, Clark, Fish, Hausman, Parsons & Wakefield aye. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #575 Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman Hausman seconded to approve second reading of Ordinance #575: TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14: 14-5-11. A roll call vote showed Bastian, Clark, Fish, Hausman, Parsons & Wakefield aye. Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT The Golf Course Committee and Police Committee reports were heard. An updated contract between the City of Brandon and Brandon Volunteer Fire Department was presented. Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Wakefield seconded to approve the contract as presented. Motion carried. CONTINGENCY OFFER TO POLICE CHIEF CANDIDATE A contingent offer has been made to D. Joseph Weir for the position of Police Chief, pending
pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. A recommendation will be presented to City Council on February 19, 2019. Director of Human Resources, Julie Nelson, gave information on the hiring process, which are the same for all positions within the City of Brandon. Alderman Bastian asked some questions to current Police Chief Dave Kull, specifically as it relates to a Facebook post made by Alderman Wakefield questioning the alledged allegations against Agent Weir having issues with respect, authority and intimidation, and his capability to lead this City. City Attorney, Lisa Marso, suggested this be discussed in executive session as it relates to personnel. REQUEST FROM GYPSY TRADING CO. TO USE MCHARDY PARK The Park & Recreation Committee report was heard. Ellison Cutrer, 515 N. Splitrock Blvd. owner of Gypsy Trading Co. was present. Ellison is requesting to use McHardy Park for an outdoor McHardy Market on April 19 & 20, 2019. Alderwoman Fish moved Alderwoman Hausman seconded to approve the request as presented, and to waive the picnic shelter rental fees. Motion carried. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT The Administration Committee report was heard. Bryan Read gave an update from the Personnel Committee meeting. They are currently working on the revised pay scale. The 15 year employee policy will be addressed with revisions to the Employee Manual. EMPLOYEE MANUAL Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman Hausman seconded to approve the updated Employee Manual as presented. Motion carried. FIREWORKS AWARENESS COMMITTEE Alderwoman Clark discussed the formation of a Fireworks Awareness Committee. Jim Irby, 905 E. Maywood Street, was present for discussion. Jim discussed ways to make the community aware of the recent changes to the Fireworks Ordinance. Committee members would consist of Alderwoman Clark, member from the School System, member from the Police Department, and a citizen or two. Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Parsons seconded to form the Fireworks Awareness Committee as discussed. Motion carried. SAFETY ON HOLLY CROSSWALKS The Street Committee report was heard. No update on the safety on Holly Crosswalks. RESOLUTION #06-19 The Water & Sewer Committee report was heard. Alderman Parsons moved Alderman Wakefield seconded to approve Resolution #06-19. A roll call vote showed Bastian, Clark, Fish, Hausman, Parsons & Wakefield aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #06-19 WHEREAS, the City of Brandon can authorize the issuance of a permit for winter discharge pursuant to City Ordinance #14-5-11; and WHEREAS, Ordinance #14-5-11 also authorizes the Brandon City Council to establish a fee for said permit; and BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brandon, SD that the permit is valid from November 1 st thru March 31 st each year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brandon, South Dakota that a rate of $25.00 per permit per year is established. Dated this 4 th day of February, 2019. ATTEST: Paul J Lundberg Mayor Christina Smith Municipal Finance Officer (SEAL) REDWOOD & ASPEN BLVD WATER MAIN LOOPING PROJECT BIDS Alderwoman Hausman moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to authorize the advertising for bids for the Redwood and Aspen Boulevard Water Main Looping Project. Will advertise on February 13 & 20, 2019; and open bids on March 6, 2019. Motion carried. 2019 CHEMICAL BIDS Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Parsons seconded to approve the Chemical Bids to Hawkins as shown below. Motion carried.
Year Year SVEN Year Chemical Units Hawkins Estimate DPC Estimate Chemical Estimate Chlorine gas, pounds per pound.420 $7,749.00.420 $7,749.00 no bid $0.00 Potassium permanganate per pound 3.67 $0.00 3.00 $0.00 no bid $0.00 Tonkasorb (or equivalent) per gallon 4.29 $23,942.49 no bid $0.00 no bid $0.00 LPC-5 per gallon 9.70 $3,540.50 no bid $0.00 9.70 $3,540.50 LPC-9 per gallon 11.49 $12,926.25 no bid $0.00 11.70 $13,162.50 Aqua Hawk 957 (or equiv.) per gallon 22.00 $22.00 no bid $0.00 22.00 $22.00 Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% per gallon 2.32 $0.00 2.40 $0.00 no bid $0.00 Granular chlorine per pound 2.25 $0.00 2.25 $0.00 no bid $0.00 Total Low Bid Items $48,180.24 Estimated Total Low Bid $48,180.24 GREASE TRAP INPSECTION PROGRAM No update at this time. At 6:46 p.m. Alderwoman Hausman moved Alderman Bastian seconded to go into executive session to discuss personnel and litigation, per SDCL 1-25-2. Motion carried. At 7:50 p.m. Mayor Lundberg declared the executive session ended. Alderman Bastian moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to direct City staff to communicate tomorrow the findings related to the investigation to refute the allegations pertaining to D. Joseph Weir on social media. Motion carried. At 7:51 p.m. on a motion by Alderwoman Clark seconded by Alderman Bastian the meeting was adjourned. Melissa Labahn Municipal Recording Clerk Paul Lundberg Mayor