August 4, 2014
Stickney Board of Trustees
Members present: Greg Schumacher, Matt Feenstra, Jay Bruinsma, Terry Anthony & Rose Anderson. Others present: Gayle Van
Genderen, Terry Scott and MFO Amy Mulder.

President Bruinsma brought the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

Motion Feenstra, second Anthony to approve the amended agenda. All voted aye, motion carried.

Motion Schumacher, second Anthony to approve the July 7, 2014 minutes. All voted aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC TIME

None.
REPORTS
POLICE REPORT None
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT None
FINANCE REPORT

Trustee Anderson and MFO Mulder attended elected officials workshop in Pierre July 23.

Upcoming community building events were discussed.

Delinquent report was given.
MAINTENANCE REPORT

Sewer inspection results were discussed. A new test kit will be needed.

Terry was instructed to burn the large pile of trees accumulated from the storm. President Bruinsma spoke with the
county auditor and the city is exempt from the burn ban.

The board approved the purchase of a new chain saw that was lost during the storm cleanup.

Street lights damaged by the storm were discussed. Northwestern and Central Electric will be notified.

The frost jacket on the water tower was badly damaged during the storm. Terry received a price quote from Robert
Heeley to replace the frost jacket and insulation at $21,320 for 4 inches of insulation which is what is currently there, or 5
inches of insulation is $3200 more. It was the consensus of the board that to begin the process of ordering the frost jacket
with 4 inches of insulation so the work would be completed before winter.

Terry also noted missing paint on the water tower. Robert Heeley quoted $7,800 to repaint.

3 of the 4 curb stop letters that were sent out last month have received a reply.
OLD BUSINESS

New town website is complete and will be published.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 2014-8-1
WHEREAS, the United States of America and the State of South Dakota have authorized the making of grants from the Land and
Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to public bodies to aid in financing the acquisition and/or construction of specific public outdoor
recreation projects;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED;
1.
That Jay Bruinsma is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Town of Stickney with the
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, through the State of South Dakota, Department of Game, Fish, and
Parks, Division of Parks and Recreation, for an LWCF grant to aid in financing the Stickney City Park Playground
Equipment Replacement Project for the Town of Stickney, South Dakota and its Environs.
2.
That Amy Mulder, Finance Officer of the Town of Stickney is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information
as the above mentioned federal and/or state agencies may reasonably request in connection with the application which is
hereby authorized to be filed.
3.
That the Town of Stickney shall provide a minimum of 50% of the total cost of the project; and will assume all responsibility
in the operation and maintenance of the project upon completion of construction, for the reasonable life expectancy of the
facility.
4.
That the Town of Stickney shall dedicate for park and recreation purposes in perpetuity, the real property identified in the
authorized application.
CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER
The undersigned duly qualified and acting Finance Officer of the Town of Stickney does hereby certify: That the attached Resolution
is a true and correct copy of the Resolution, authorizing the filing of application with the National Park Service as regularly adopted at
a legally convened meeting of the Town of Stickney duly held on the 4th day of August 2014 and further that such Resolution has
been fully recorded in the journal of proceedings and records in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of August 2014.
_____________________________
Signature of Recording Officer
SEAL (Notary or City)
Finance Officer
Title of Recording Officer











f
Motion Anthony, second Feenstra to sign resolution 2014-8-1 LWCF grant for play system equipment. All voted aye,
motion carried.
President Bruinsma signed letter of Intent for LWCF for play system equipment.
Motion Feenstra, second Anthony to sign application for Hazard Mitigation Grant for the fire siren. All voted aye, motion
carried.
Motion Anthony, second Schumacher to allow the Post Office meeting to be conducted free of charge on August 12 at 5
pm.
Preconstruction meeting August 14 at 11 am.
Budget meeting August 18 at 7 pm.
Aurora County Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday August 5 at 9:15 to discuss the Stickney oil road.
Noxious weeds were discussed.
The board approved the pool closing on Wednesday evening August 6 so the lifeguards can attend “In the water for kids”
event.
Motion Schumacher, second Anthony to pay the following claims. All voted aye, motion carried.
Motion Feenstra, second Anthony to adjourn at 8:00 pm. All voted aye, motion carried.
Jay Bruinsma, President
Attest: Amy Mulder, MFO