Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Mayor Shaud Schwarzbach called the meeting to order.
Council members present: Jon Sheehy, Krystyl Kulbeck , Rich Jespersen and Danielle Weaver
Staff present: Wendy Kleinsasser, Tim LaBuda,
Public: Luke LaLiberty, KLJ, Sam Curtiss, KLJ, Lorrie Merrill, Mountaineer, Ron Wiens, BSMC and Gary Johnson, KLJ, via Zoom
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Rich Jespersen moved to approve the minutes from June. Danielle Weaver seconded. Motion passed.
Sheriff’s Report: None
Public Comment: None
Pivot: Waiting on the Department of Environmental quality for guidance on handling the wastewater. Also, 406 Ag has not contacted anyone regarding the soil samples under the Pivot.
New Pool report: Rich Jespersen reported that the Land and Water Conservation grant is nearly finished.
Pool: The pool passed its’ inspection with flying colors.
KLJ: Gary Johnson updated the Council on the SCADA project. He is still waiting on the DEQ. They want a comparison to the water quality of the NorthCentral Water project’s water, however as they have not completed the water treatment plant, this is problematic. Gary will continue to work on that. There will be some budget changes necessary to satisfy DNRC requirements.
Luke LaLiberty reported on the pivot. The Town can discharge into Big Sandy Creek after the wastewater has been through the UV system and meets DEQ water quality standards. KLJ will pursue the discharge permit. Jon Sheehy moved that we proceed with this plan. Rich Jespersen seconded and the motion passed.
Luke also brought the possibility of several grants to the Council’s attention. Ron Wiens, BSMC, was also in attendance and spoke with the Council about partnering on a DOT grant that would benefit the whole community. After discussion, no action was taken.
There was also a discussion regarding the subcontractors that ACME did not pay. Luke will take the lead on that.
Bear Paw Development: No one from Bear Paw was in attendance. The Council has decided to wait until the Mayor can speak with the director before signing on for the FY 24.
New Business
Triangle Telephone: The Council voted to approve the switch to the new telephone system with Kyrstyl Kulbeck moving to go forward and Jon Sheehy seconding.
Library: Rich Jespersen gave a recap of the Library board meeting, which apparently became quite contentious at times regarding a petition about moving books from the children’s section to the adult section. At the end of the meeting the board stated they want the town of Big Sandy to take over the Big Sandy Library and they would be contacting the clerk regarding this. However, no one from the library board had done so at the time of the meeting. There would be a lot involved, such as where the funding would come from and so on. The Council took a wait and see position.
Old Business
Community Decay: Rich Jespersen gave the Council an update. Citations were sent and a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July19th.
Firemen’s Interlocal: The Clerk has put together the figures that the committee will use in putting together an updated agreement with the Fire Department.
Committee Reports: None
Mayor: None
Public Works: PWD updated the Council.
Clerk: The shut off list was sent out electronically.
The correspondence was distributed.
Claims: Jon Sheehy moved to approve the claims. Danielle Weaver seconded; motion passed.
General Journal Voucher: Jon Sheehy moved to accept JV 2023-12. Krystyl Kulbeck seconded; motion passed.
Daniele Weaver moved to adjourn. Rich Jespersen seconded and the motion passed.
The Council went into executive session.
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