City of Sentinel Butte, North Dakota 58654 City Council Minutes Unofficial November 14, 2022 President Marnie Dietz called the meeting to order November 14, 2022 at 7:02 pm. Present were: President- Marnie Dietz, City Auditor – Faith Van Horn Alderpersons: Denise Dietz & Burt Cook Absent: Troy Finneman & Jason Lee City Council Meeting Minutes from October 10, 2022 were read and approved as written. Department Reports: Lagoon/Landfill/Streets- Street signs need to be replaced. Grounds – Nothing new to report. Water/Sewer – Waiting on new water meters to be replaced. Buildings – Nothing new to report. Discussion • Discussion of Southwest Water rate increase for 2023. Auditor Wages: $531.94 RTC Network: $144.28 Faith VH Reimbursement: $59.26 MDU: $706.26 City of Beach: $119.60 Olson Service: $513.65 SW Water Authority: $720.83 Denise Diez motioned to approve payment of bills. Burt Cook seconded. Motion carried. Denise Dietz motioned to adjourn meeting. Burt Cook seconded
City of Sentinel Butte, North Dakota 58654 City Council Minutes Unofficial October 10, 2022 Mayor Jason Lee called the meeting to order October 10, 2022 at 8:03 pm. Present were: Mayor- Jason Lee, City Auditor – Faith Van Horn Alderpersons: Marnie Dietz, Denise Dietz & Troy Finneman Absent: Burt Cook Guest: Dean Van Horn City Council Meeting Minutes from September 10, 2022 were read and approved as written. Department Reports: Lagoon/Landfill/Streets- Street signs need to be replaced. Grounds – Nothing new to report. Water/Sewer – Waiting on new water meters to be replaced. Annual inspection of lift station was complete. Buildings – Nothing new to report. Discussion • Discussion of annual inspection by Dakota Pump and Control. • Denise Dietz made motion to change invoices for water bills from net 15 to net 25. Troy Finneman seconded. Motion passed. • Discussion of budget. • Marnie Dietz made motion to transfer money from the money market account at Bank of the West
City of Sentinel Butte, North Dakota 58654 City Council Minutes Unofficial September 12, 2022 Mayor Jason Lee called the meeting to order September 12, 2022 at 8:00 pm. Present were: Mayor- Jason Lee, City Auditor – Faith Van Horn Alderpersons: Marnie Dietz, Denise Dietz & Burt Cook Absent: Troy Finneman City Council Meeting Minutes from August 8, 2022 were read and approved as written. Department Reports: Lagoon/Landfill/Streets- Nothing new to report. Grounds – Nothing new to report. Water/Sewer – Waiting on new water meters to be replaced. Buildings – Nothing new to report. Discussion • Marnie Dietz made motion to approve the final budget. Denise Dietz seconded. Motion passed. Auditor Wages: $648.14 RTC Network: $85.00 Rohan Hardware: $99.80 MDU: $872.16 City of Beach: $116.60 Olson Service: $150.00 SW Water Authority: $1220.80 Forum Communications: $49.28 Faith VH Reimbursement: $21.46 Gooseneck Implement: $150.12 ND Chemistry Lab: $450.18 Farmers Union: $187.08 Cash:
City of Sentinel Butte, North Dakota 58654 City Council Minutes Unofficial August 8, 2022 Mayor Jason Lee called the meeting to order August 8, 2022 at 8:00 pm. Present were: Mayor- Jason Lee, City Auditor – Faith Van Horn Alderpersons: Marnie Dietz, Denise Dietz & Burt Cook Absent: Troy Finneman City Council Meeting Minutes from July 11, 2022 were read and approved as written. Department Reports: Lagoon/Landfill/Streets- Nothing new to report. Grounds – Nothing new to report. Water/Sewer – Waiting on new water meters to be replaced. General maintenance on lift station pump. Buildings – Nothing new to report. Discussion • Marnie Dietz made motion to approve the preliminary budget, with changes to miscellaneous revenue and electrical expense. Denise Dietz seconded. Motion Passed. Final Budget meeting to be held Monday, September 12, 2022 at 8:00 pm in City Hall. • Burt Cook made motion to approve polar trucking bid of $3000 for sewer and water. Denise Dietz seconded. Mot
City of Sentinel Butte, North Dakota 58654 City Council Minutes Unofficial June 20, 2022 Mayor Jason Lee called the meeting to order June 20, 2022 at 8:06 pm. Present were: Mayor- Jason Lee, City Auditor – Faith Van Horn Alderpersons: Marnie Dietz, Denise Dietz, Sue Feldman, Troy Finneman Guest: Burt Cook & Joel Fasching City Council Meeting Minutes from May 9, 2022 were read and approved as written Department Reports: Lagoon/Landfill/Streets- Discussion of mowing at the lagoon. Grounds – Nothing new to report. Water/Sewer – Waiting on new water meters to be replaced. Buildings – Faucet at the pavilion was repaired. The Sentinel Butte City Council held its organization meeting during this time. All council members were present. • Members of the council reviewed the official election results. • Mayor Lee swore in Burt Cook for a new four-year term. • Mayor Lee swore in Denise Dietz for a new four-year term. • Nominations for President of the Council is tabled until f