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Page 12 • July 3, 2013 • The Faith Independent Grasshopper inspection The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is urging land owners to take the necessary steps now to manage grasshopper populations. “Since April snowstorms led to a late onset of spring and May rains pushed back planting, producers now find themselves at the start of haying season,” said South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Lucas Lentsch. “In the hustle and bustle of the next month, it is important to remember that now is the best time to scout for grasshoppers.” Each summer, South Dakota faces the possibility of destructive grasshopper outbreaks. Predicting these outbreaks before they occur is very challenging and early scouting is the key to grasshopper management. “The dry conditions in the summer of 2012 may have actually helped reduce the outbreak potential for this summer,” said Mike Stenson with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA). Later hatching species had limited green vegetation needed for growth and eventually egg laying. In some cases, extreme heat can actually lead to nymphal mortality. This year’s cool wet spring will aid in the suppression of early hatching species by increasing the presence of bacteria and disease within the grasshopper population. “Even though Mother Nature Faith Livestock Commission Co. (605) 967-2200 NEXT SALE: MONDAY, JULY 8TH Special cow/calf pair, yearling & new crop lamb sale SALE TiME 10:00 AM Expecting 150 cow/calf pair, 300-400 yearlings, 400-500 new crop lambs Consignments J & R Longbrake – 90 Angus cows 3-5's HR most are AI bred Angus bulls calf 8-1 Consignment – 40 Angus heifers w/Angus clfs at side Consignment – 50 blk & red x cows 3-6's w/blk & red clfs at side VTV Ranch – 300 x bred lambs 85-100# More cow/calf pair, new crop lambs & yearlings expected by sale time. HIGHWAY 73 NORTH OF FAITH IS DONE Upcoming Sales: July 8-11: Western Video Market Sale in Reno, NV Monday, July 15: NO SALE Monday, July 22: Special yearling and sheep sale Monday, July 29: NO SALE Monday, August 5: Special yearling and sheep sale August 6-11: Faith Stock Show and Rodeo August 7-8: Western Video Market Sale in Cheyenne, WY Monday, August 12: NO SALE Monday, Aug. 19: 53rd Anniversary Sale Selling both sheep & cattle Gary Vance – (605) 967-2162 OR Scott Vance – (605) 739-5501 OR CELL: 484-7127 OR Max Loughlin – (605) 244-5990 OR 1-605-645-2583 (cell) OR Glen King 1-605-390-3264 (cell) We appreciate your business. Give us a call at 605-967-2200 or www.faithlivestock.com if you have livestock to sell. We would be glad to visit with you. has been on our side and a large scale outbreak is unlikely, it is still important to check your own fields and pastures for newly hatching grasshoppers,” said Stenson. Grasshoppers go through five nymphal or instar stages before they reach adulthood and sexual maturity. During the nymphal stages the grasshoppers are very susceptible to environmental conditions as well as pesticide treatment practices. Once they reach adulthood they begin laying eggs almost immediately and become much harder to kill. Although treating adults that are actively laying eggs might curb current feeding damage, it will not break the life cycle or produce benefits in subsequent years. “Reports are coming in of grasshoppers hatching in the southern most South Dakota counties,” said Stenson. “If the hatch continues at a normal pace, the last two weeks of June will be the perfect time for grasshopper control activities.” The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will be collaborating to keep the public abreast of the current grasshopper situation and provide producers with information on grasshopper treatment options specific to their operation. For more information on grasshopper control in South Dakota, please contact Mike Stenson with the SD Department of Agriculture at 605-773-3796. 10 reasons why Congress must act to pass a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill Getting a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill passed this year is essential – and it can’t fall victim to politics as usual. Too much is at stake, and too many people lose out if Congress can’t act. Here are 10 good reasons why Congress must take action as soon as possible to achieve passage of a Farm Bill this year: 1. America’s farmers, ranchers and producers need certainty about the next five years of U.S. farm policy, to continue the recent momentum of the U.S. agricultural economy and rising farm income. 2. Livestock producers need disaster assistance applied retroactively, in light of a longterm drought that has forced the liquidation of herds to the lowest level in decades. 3. Dairy producers need an effective support system that helps them to stem the decline in the number of U.S. dairy operations. 4. Farmers, landowners and forest owners need streamlined conservation programs that will make a more efficient and effective use of limited conservation funds, while building on record conservation efforts underway today. 5. Organic and specialty crop producers need renewed and expanded access to Farm Bill programs that have fueled the growth of a multibillion dollar industry in direct-to-consumer sales. 6. Researchers and students at Land Grant Universities need support to meet modern challenges in agriculture and carry out the innovation we need to sustainably increase agricultural production. A new, nonprofit research foundation provided by a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill could leverage millions of dollars of private sector funding to provide this assistance. 7. Job seekers in rural America need new and expanded investments in renewable energy, biofuel, and biobased product manufacturing, all of which can create jobs in rural areas. 8. Beginning producers – including a growing number of veterans returning to the land – need technical assistance, credit and affordable crop insurance to get started and keep growing. This is especially important as we seek to reverse the rising average age of America’s farm population. 9. Producers and small business owners need a resolution of the Brazil cotton dispute that if left unsolved, threatens hundreds of millions of dollars annually in tariff penalties against U.S. agricultural products and other American-made goods. 10. And anyone who is concerned about the Federal deficit needs a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill that provides meaningful deficit reduction. These all are good reasons why a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill can’t wait. Americans across the country are impacted by this important legislation, and Congress must achieve passage of a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill as soon as possible. Keep up with your city, school, and county... Read the Legals
LEGALS Legal Newspaper for the City of Faith • Faith School District 46-2 • Meade County • NWAS July 3, 2013 • The Faith Independent • Page 13 Proceedings of the Common Council City of Faith, SD The Common Council for the City of Faith, South Dakota met in regular session on June 18, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the Community Center. Mayor Haines called the meeting to order, Brown called roll call, and Mayor Haines led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present: Riley, Inghram, Lightfield, Spencer, Berndt and Hellekson. Others in attendance were: Debbie Brown, Jon Collins, Donn Dupper, Loretta Passolt, Eddie Henschel, Matt Helms, Dave Lutz, Jim Inghram, Bill and Ida Hibner, Angela Ostrander, Cathy Smith, Eric Bogue, Cindy and Arlen Frankfurth. Lightfield made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to approve the agenda removing items #11 and #14. Motion carried. Lightfield made a motion, seconded by Berndt to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2013 meeting with the following corrections: Under: Committee and Appointments: Exhibit Board: (Reed Henschel is Chairman.) And Under: Approve Temporary Liquor License: The wedding date is July 26th, not the 27th. Motion carried. CLAIMS APPROVED: The following claims were presented and read: Utility Department, Salaries – $6,302.32; Finance Office, Salaries – $4,658.76; Police Department, Salaries – $4,230.88; Bar & Liquor Store, Salaries – $2,335.69; Janitor, Salaries – $1,242.96; Ambulance Department, Salaries – $5,789.94; James Crockford, Landfill Manager – $420.67; Angela Ostrander, Library Supervisor – $201.78; Linda Olson, Library Assistant – $877.63; Corinna Thompson, Information Center – $100.88; First National Bank, Federal Excise Tax – $389.04; First National Bank, Withholding & SS – $3,096.08; Combined Insurance, Supplemental Insurance – $34.80; First National Bank, Paypal-Heater Thermistor for Pool – $64.62; Afdhal's Appliance, Worked on AC units in Lone Tree – $100.00; AT&T, Purchase of Accts Receivable – $143.16; Brosz Engineering, Inc., Airport Project – $2,427.92; Brown, Debbie, Lunch-Finance Officers School – $9.00; CenturyLink, Services Expenses – $10.23; Corbon Law Enforcement Training Center, Ammunition – $327.92; Dakota Backup, Professional Services – $35.00; Dakota Business Center, Quarterly Maintenance – $205.93; Debbie Brown, Finance Officer, Postage – $35.82; Dept of Revenue, Drivers Licensing – $120.00; Dupper, Gloria, Reimburse for Pool Phone – $15.88; Emergency Medical Products, Inc., Supplies – $499.32; Faith Booster Club, Sports Calendar Ad – $125.00; Faith Lumber Company, Supplies – $857.51; Michael Fisher/Fisher Construction, Dig Landfill Pit – $4,452.96; Frankfurth, Arlen, Fireman CPR Certifications – $250.00; Golden West Technologies & Internet Sol, Internet Help Desk, HD Subscriber Count Chg – $1,343.27; Golden West Telecommunications, Special Access – $3,840.40; Hillyard, Supplies – $562.59; Iron Horse Ag Service, Repair & Maintenance, Parts, Supplies – $850.39; Keffeler Kreations, Screen Printing Tops for Pool Personal – $216.00; Keiry, Kela, Refund Telephone Deposit – $75.00; Ketel, Thorstenson & Co., Professional Services – $1,500.00; Lew's Fireworks, Fireworks – $2,700.00; Lynn's Dakotamart, Supplies – $239.85; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., Oxygen Tank Rentals – $34.14; Mid America Computer Corp., Toll Messages & Cabs Processing Chg – $648.26; Neve's Uniforms, Inc., Stinger Flashlights for Vehicles – $299.90; New Deal Tire, Tire Disposal – $3,935.25; Olsen, Wayne & Linda, Refund Telephone Deposit – $75.00; Postmaster, City Box Rent – $106.00; Power House, Supplies, MV Parts – $764.07; Prairie Community Health Inc., Medications for Ambulance – $10.00; Reliable Office Supplies, Office Supplies – $114.44; Rushmore Communications, Reprogramming Radios – $1,358.00; SD Federal Property Agency, 2 Impact Wrenches, Tools – $729.00; Servall Uniform/Linen Co., Supplies – $574.71; SD Network, 800 Database Landline – $11.84; South Dakota One Call, Locate Fees – $1.05; T&R Electric, Electrical Supplies – $930.00; The Pool & Spa, Pool Supplies – $185.68; Tri State Water, Inc., Water – $16.20; Tyler Fisher & Carrie Collins, Mowing – $865.00; United States Postal Service, Stamped Envelopes – $846.90; Vilas Pharmacy & Healthcare, Supplies – $158.93 Riley made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to approve all claims presented. All yes votes. Motion carried. The May revenues were $212,453.76 and the May expenditures were $144,822.93. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: Lightfield introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 06-18-13-01 WHEREAS the City of Faith needs to transfer and that the Finance Officer be authorized to transfer funds as of May 31, 2013 in accordance with the adopted Budget Plan: 1170.00.............. from General to Ambulance Restricted Cash 2,000.00.............. from Electric to Capital Outlay 250.00.............. from Water to Capital Outlay 1,000.00.............. from Sewer to Capital Outlay 6,000.00.............. from Telephone to Capital Outlay 2,853.83.............. from Liquor to General 10,000.00.............. from Telephone to General 10,000.00.............. from Electric to General Seconded by Riley. All yes votes. Motion carried. BIDS: 7:15 PM – Open Bids for Water Tower Repair: The following quote was received: Maguire Iron, Inc., Sandblast and Epoxy – $24,980.00 NOTE: Contractor will make any necessary repairs to the interior of the tank at the rate of $475.00 per crew hour plus materials. Contractor will inform/consult with Owner prior to any additional work. Inghram made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to approve the bid. Discussion was held in regards to warranty and how long it will take. Donn Dupper will contact Maguire Iron, Inc. to discuss the concerns. Berndt made a substitute motion, seconded by Inghram to table until next meeting after more information is received. All yes votes. Motion carried. 7:28 Hearing – Haying Lease: No one spoke for or against City Haying. 7:30 – Open Bids for City Haying: The following bids were submitted for All City Haying: Melodee Inghram – $2,220.00 Bill Hibner – $2,005.00 Travis Grueb – $1,800.00 (certified check, bank draft or cashier’s check was not included so had to be thrown out) Berndt made a motion, seconded by Riley to accept Melodee Inghram’s bid at $2,220.00 for All City Haying. Five – yes votes. Inghram abstained. Motion carried. Committee Meetings: Cindy and Arlen Franfurth, Donn Dupper and Debbie Brown gave the Council their reports. Visitors: Eddie Henschel had heard on the street that the tent was going to be moved in front of their business and was concerned. Eddie was told that it doesn’t sound like that is where it is going now due to not having enough room for the anchor ropes. Contract with Brosz Engineering: Berndt made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to approve Brosz Engineering contract to be signed upon Eric Bogue’s approval. Motion carried. Oil Lease Transfer: Spencer made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to table the Oil Lease Transfer upon Eric Bogue’s suggestion as the lease is incomplete at the time. Motion carried. Job Descriptions: Riley made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to table the job descriptions until the next meeting. Motion carried. Greg Fisher – drainage: Greg Fisher was not able to attend, but is concerned if the culvert across the street can take the water coming at it if there was a lot of rain/moisture and is concerned of water getting in his basement. He wants to know if the City will hire the engineer to survey it. Dave Lutz with Brosz Engineering was at the meeting and did say that the culvert was bent that possibly that could be opened up more or a new one put in. After much discussion, Riley made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to table until next meeting and invite Greg Fisher to be at the meeting. Motion carried. Pre-Work Health Screening: Inghram made a motion, seconded by Berndt that part time Seasonal Recreation employees will not be subject to a pre-work health screening or pre-work drug test, but will be subject to normal random drug screening. Motion carried. Arrow Public Transit Bus Service: Riley made a motion, seconded by Inghram to donate $1,000 to the Arrow Public Transit Bus Service so it would come to Faith on the third Wednesday of every month. Three – yes votes. Spencer, Berndt and Hellekson – no. Mayor Haines broke the tie with a yes vote. Motion carried. Library Board of Trustees and Advisory Board: The following is the approved Boards for the Library: Library Board of Trustees: Peggy Riley as City Liaison, Cathy Smith – President, Amy Ulrich – Vice President, Deanna Fischbach, Tammy Sletten, Noma Welter as School Liaison, Kathy Schuchhardt and Angela Ostrander – Secretary/Treasurer. Library Advisory Board: Sonja Gebhart, Mindy Berglund and Vicky Waterland. Councilman pay for Building Committee: Discussion was held in regards to Councilman pay for the Building Committee as this committee will meet quite often. No motion was made. Faith Library Sign: Cathy Smith and Angela Ostrander came before the Council to ask for $500 which could come out of the Community Development Fund to help pay for a sign at the Library. They are currently trying to get some donations. It was stated that since they were still getting donations, maybe it would be better to wait to see what is needed at the end. Riley made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to table until the first meeting in August to see if the Library will still need money to finish paying for the sign. Motion carried. Executive Session: Lightfield made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to retire into executive session at 7:48 PM. Mayor Haines stepped out of the meeting and Karen Inghram took over as president. Inghram declared the Council out of executive session at 8:41 PM. Year End Financials: Lightfield made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to approve the 2012 year end financials. All yes votes. Motion carried. Approve purchase of Software: When the computer technician came to set up the new computer at the Lone Tree Bar, the company who we purchased the software from prior for the bar inventory system is not a company any longer and the software is not available. New software is needed as well as other equipment from the new computer to the register. Also, the mother board in one of the registers has been damaged. The computer technician felt that it was probably due to a lightning storm that happened Memorial Day weekend and the computer and register mother board should be turned in to the insurance. Riley made a motion, seconded by Inghram to purchase the software and associated costs that will incur loading the new software and equipment. All yes votes. Motion carried. Approve Purchase of Equipment: Donn Dupper found out that the mowers purchased last year will not hook up to the tractors that the City currently has. Surplus property had a 1995 Case 4210 tractor available for $5,000. Dupper stated that there was also a 2003 Kawasaki Mule available for $500 that could be used for spraying mosquitoes and other various things. Inghram made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to purchase the tractor and mule. All yes votes. Motion carried. Dupper also stated that the street sweeper is not working and is not worth repairing. He has been looking at some that the parts from this sweeper would be useable on a different model. Dupper suggests to cut back on the street project and purchase the street sweeper. Inghram made a motion, seconded by Berndt to bid out for a street sweeper and open at the first meeting in August. All yes votes. Motion carried. The air conditioner outside unit at the library has been damaged and turned in to the insurance. Joel Afdahl was called to look at the unit and he stated that it is too damaged to comb it out and that if a new outside unit wasn’t replaced soon, it would damage the unit that is in the ceiling and would have to be taken out from the roof. The estimate was $4,500 for the unit, Freon $250 and labor $200. Riley made a motion, seconded by Berndt to accept the purchase of the air conditioner unit. All yes votes. Motion carried. Elected Officials Workshop: The Elected Officials Workshop is July 24th in Pierre and any Councilman that wants to go needs to let the office know. Dust Control – Mag Water: Lightfield stated she had a call about people not wanting the magnesium chloride water put on the gravel road. Bill Hibner stated that he was the one who called an has talked with several neighbors who are all in favor of not having the magnesium chloride water put down as it is corrosive to vehicles. When it rains, the magnesium water does not hold and since it has been raining he feels that it would be a waste of money. Hibner would like to put the money used for the mag water towards paving or chip sealing the road a ways if necessary. Inghram stated she does not want that so it looks like she is the only one getting the benefit. After much discussion, Lightfield made a motion, seconded by Riley to rescind the motion made on June 4th to approve the magnesium water. Four -yes votes. Berndt and Inghram – no. Motion carried. Berndt made a motion, seconded by Hellekson to do a feasibility study for paving or chip sealing area roads of the City’s that are graveled. Five – yes votes. Inghram – no. Motion carried. Airport – Door lock at Airport: Mike Merriman would like a keypad lock out at the airport lounge that could be keyed to what code pilots would know and he would donate a computer. The cost would be around $150. Spencer made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to approve the keypad lock. All yes votes. Motion carried. Pool kids – extra help: Lightfield made a motion, seconded by Berndt to approve the pool kids being able to water plants for the City to get a few extra hours since they all are not getting many hours. Motion carried. Ice House: Discussion was held in regards to how soon the repairs will be done on the ice house and what can be done to clean the inside of the ice house. City Mowing Specifications: After much discussion on better specifications and not having to be told when the mowing can be done, the issue was dropped. Quote for Dock at the Lake: Bob Linn Construction submitted the following quote for the cement work that needed to be done for the boat ramp landing by the dock at Durkee Lake: $5,500 for a 65’X14’x6” w/24” o.c. ½” rebar and City will remove existing material. Riley made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to approve the quote of $5,500 from Bob Linn Construction. All yes votes. Motion carried. Building Permits: Ladonna Mielke submitted a building permit for a 20’X24’ raised patio deck on Lots 7&8, Block 17. Hellekson made a motion, seconded by Riley to accept the building permit. Motion carried. Greg Fisher submitted a building permit for a fence on Lot 11, Block 21 which Donn Dupper has approved. Spencer made a motion, seconded by Riley to approve the building permit. Motion carried. Arrears List: Council reviewed the arrears list. Riley made a motion, seconded by Lightfield to adjourn. Motion carried. _____________________________ Glen Haines, Mayor _______________________________ _Debbie Brown, Finance Officer Published July 3, 2013 for an approximate total of $167.64 Subscribe The Faith Independent In Town & Dupree $34.00 + local tax In County $34.00 + local tax Out of County $39.00 + local tax Out of State $39.00 PO Box 38 • Faith, SD 57626 Ph: 605-967-2161 FAX 605-967-2160
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