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Beresford council approves March financials, union contract and several routine items
Summary
At its meeting the council approved March financials, four liquor-license renewals, the 2026 Teamsters contract, a MidAmerican Energy gas-main extension agreement, a tax‑abatement refund and subsidy drawdowns to local nonprofits; all votes were by voice without roll-call tallies recorded.
Beresford — The City Council on voice votes approved a series of routine and contract items at its meeting.
Key outcomes: - March financials: Council approved the March financial report; notable March expenditures included a $30,000 subsidy to community education and a $33,238 payment to Musson Brothers for sanitary sewer replacement. - License renewals: Four retail/on‑off‑sale malt beverage and South Dakota Farm Wine license renewals were approved as listed in the council packet. - Teamsters contract: Council approved the 2026 Teamsters contract after the final iteration was presented. - MidAmerican Energy agreement: The council authorized execution of a gas‑main extension agreement for the BOC housing development; staff reported a contract total of $54,000 with a $22,000 discount and a city commitment request of $27,244.95 pending prorated credits tied to lot sales. - Property tax abatement: Council approved a $2,660.20 refund/abatement for Patricia Messler (parcel 260.450.090.002B) and authorized signatures. - Subsidies: The council authorized subsidy drawdowns of $4,000 to the West Chamber of Commerce and $4,500 to the senior citizen center. - Payment of bills: Council authorized payment of bills and then voted to enter executive session on legal and personnel matters.
All approvals were recorded as voice votes in the minutes; where a specific tally or roll‑call was not recorded, the minutes state "motion carries."
