Geddes City Council Meeting
Monday, December 9, 2024
The monthly meeting of the Geddes City Council was held at the City Finance Office in Geddes, SD. The meeting was called to order by Mayor, Mike Krietlow, at 7:30 p.m. with the following council members present: Carol Oberbroekling, Amy Rolland, Sue Schulte, Andy Kok, Monica Vander Pol and Sandy Gant.
Also present was Donna Paulson, Finance Officer.
No established change to the agenda.
No public input.
Sandy Gant made a motion to approve the November, 2024 minutes. Sue Schulte seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Monica Vander Pol made a motion to approve the November, 2024 minutes of the public hearing. Carol Oberbroekling seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
November, 2024 financial reports were presented. A motion was made by Andy Kok and seconded by Amy Rolland to approve these reports. Motion carried unanimously.
December, 2024 disbursements were presented. Carol Oberbroekling made a motion to approve the December, 2024 disbursements and Monica Vander Pol seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Bills as followed were paid:
To Whom: CK # Total All Description
NorthWestern Energy 7394 $ 1,769.50 Electricity
Randall Comm WaterDist. 7395 $ 562.00 Water bills
Geddes Farmers Coop 7396 $ 1,099.64 Gas/diesel/etc.
Midstate Communications DWD $ 161.02 Phone/Internet
Rural Development DWD $ 2,030.00 Sewer payment
Mike Krietlow 7397 $221.64 Salary
Sandy Gant 7398 $92.35 Salary
Andy Kok 7399 $120.05 Salary
Carol Oberbroekling 7400 $120.05 Salary
Amy Rolland 7401 $120.05 Salary
Sue Schulte 7402 $92.35 Salary
Monica Vander Pol 7403 $120.05 Salary
Donna Paulson 7404 $1,390.04 Wages
IRS DWD $493.74 Payroll tax
Whalen Law Office 7405 $125.00 Retainer fee
Galen Vander Pol 7406 $100.00 Lease agreement
Bank West Insurance 7407 $4,213.75 Qtrly, Ins. Prem.
Geddes Sanitation Serv. 7408 $350.00 Dumpster rental
Knudson Backhoe 7409 $1,800.00 Tree clean up
SD Municipal League 7410 $285.00 2025 dues
Meyerink Farm Service 7411 $2,216.53 Manhole covers
Dept. of Ag. & Natural Res 7412 $50.00 Discharge fee
TOTAL $ 17,532.76
Old Business:
Donna informed the council that she spoke with John Clem, Planning & Development District III on the generator grant. The grant application is still on FEMA’s desk waiting for approval.
New Business:
Sue Schulte made a motion to set the 2025 election date as 04-08-25, along with the school election. Carol Oberbroekling seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Amy Rolland made a motion to designate the Charles Mix County News as our official newspaper. Sue Schulte seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Josh Nelson, Brosz Engineering, contacted Donna to find out if the city would be interested in getting on the list for 2025 multi-community chip seal program. Carol Oberbroekling made a motion for the City of Geddes to be on the 2025 multi-community chip seal program. Sandy Gant seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was held on stipends for the volunteer workers, Ty Rolland and Donna Paulson. Carol Oberbroekling made a motion to pay stipends to the volunteer workers. Sue Schulte seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. Sandy Gant made a motion to pay a stipend to Donna Paulson and Ty Rolland for 20 hours times their hourly rate. Andy Kok seconded the motion. Amy Rolland abstained. Motion carried unanimously.
Building permit application was presented to the council from Tim Mumm. Andy Kok made a motion to approve the building permit. Amy Rolland seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Andy Kok made a motion to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Monica Vander Pol seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Mike Krietlow, Mayor Donna Paulson, Finance Officer
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