NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

 

Notice is hereby given that the Bruce City Council in and for the City of Bruce, Brookings County, South Dakota, on the 9th day of May 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bruce City Office will meet in Regular Session to consider the Special Event applications for the Jay Street Pub for May 27, 2023; June 3, 2023 and July 28, 2023, as presented to the governing body and filed in the Office of the Finance Officer.

Rinda Ribstein

Finance Officer

City of Bruce

The closing date for submitting applications for the Finance Officer position will be April 27, 2023. Applications must be submitted and received in the Bruce City Office by 4:00 pm on the 27th by email, mail or drop off. Thank you.

City of Bruce Finance Officer      

 

The city of Bruce, SD is accepting applications for a full-time City Finance Officer.

Job duties include but are not limited to routine clerical secretarial administrative work, answering phones, receiving public concerns, providing customer service, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting with the use of QuickBooks accounting software. Overseeing payroll, utility billing, campground registrations, budgets, elections, ordinances, liquor reports and licenses.  Tracking banking records, all financial records including Accounts receivable and payable functions.  Prepare and publish agenda and minutes for monthly council meetings and special meetings as needed. Taking meeting minutes for all city council meetings.

 

Benefits include South Dakota Retirement, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

High School diploma required.  Experience with QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software preferred but not required. A positive personality, attention to detail and ability to present professionalism a must.  Wage determined based on experience. 

City of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Submit Resumes or pickup applications at

City of Bruce

507 Jay Street

Bruce, SD 57220


Closing date for the job posting is April 27th, 2023.

All applications must be received in the Bruce City Office by 4pm via email, mail or dropbox.




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CLEAN-UP DATES ARE SET FOR BRUCE “RESIDENTIAL ONLY”

WHEN: SATURDAY – MAY 6, 2023 – CURBSIDE PICKUP, not in ditches or alleys – STARTING AT 7 A.M. WITH ONE PASS THRU TOWN-HAVE YOUR ITEMS OUT READY FOR PICK UP ON FRIDAY THE 5th

                 MONDAY-FRIDAY – May 1st-5th – BRANCHES ONLY – CURB SIDE IN MANAGABLE PILES (NO FULL TREES)

**PLEASE**PUT ITEMS THAT CAN FIT-- IN YOUR GARBAGE CAN

                             BELOW IS A LIST FOR EXTRA ITEMS THAT MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE AT THE CITY OFFICE 

   THE ITEM WILL BE MARKED PAID FOR PICKUP BY THE CITY.  IF NOT MARKED- NO PICKUP!

Tires:                                                                     Appliances:        $20

ATV…….. $5                                                           Stove                     Outdoor air conditioner

Car……... $6                                                           Fridge                    Furnace

Pickup...$10                                                          Deep freeze          Dorm Fridge

Truck…..$20                                                          Washer/Dryer

Tractor..$50                                                          Water heater

Heavy Equip.$125                                                Window air conditioner

                                                                                        

  Construction rubble (demolition/remodel project) will be picked up from the curb within reason. (A full remodel project cannot be put on the curb but a little bit of siding, small amount of carpet, etc. will be picked up, no charge.) Any other misc. household or garage items will still be picked up at no cost.

 Paint, household refuse, animal waste, concrete, chemicals, waste oil, or vehicle batteries will NOT be picked up.

Household garbage will not be picked up.  Small items MUST be in boxes or garbage bags or put in your garbage can if possible.

 

  

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March 2023   The City of Bruce is continuing its work for the best interests of all the people and businesses in our community. The City has once again hired an independent contractor to make inspections in our community to identify violations of the ordinances as they relate to property maintenance.  These violations may include illegal vehicles, unlicensed and inoperable, being stored in the open areas of properties; rubbish, garbage and waste lying in yard areas; vacant and dilapidated buildings; buildings that require repairs such as windows, missing paint, or shingles; Vegetation overgrowth; issues that involve the safety and well-being of our citizens. These efforts are meant to protect the health and safety of all families and businesses in our community. They are also meant to protect property values and to encourage new families and businesses to choose Bruce as their place to call home.   If you have something that you feel may be a violation of the above maintenance issues, please take this opportunity to correct these issues immediately. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Together we can work to beautify and maintain our vibrant community.   Sincerely,     City of Bruce


 

   HAPPY 2023 TO YOU ALL!!   

 

  • New Sewer and Garbage rates for 2023: Reg rates $45.00/month; Seniors $41.80/month; Sewer only $28.00/month
  • Landlords will be responsible for payment of City utilities.
  • Building permits are required “before” you start; approved by City Council
  • To make it easier for you or to avoid late fees—with ANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, you can have your city bill on auto pay/direct payment. Pick up a form to fill out at the City Office, or it can be mailed out to you.
  • Code Enforcement has been active this past year...
  • All dog tags will need to be purchased by January 31st. $10 if not fixed and $5 if they are. Included is a form, so you may get them by mail if you are unable to stop in at the City Office. Proof of Rabies vaccination needed.
  • Reminder- Snow removal starts early in the morning, please keep your vehicles OFF the street to make the job go quickly and safely.
  • STAY SAFE-BE WELL

 

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            SPRING/SUMMERTIME!! The City of Bruce wants to remind citizens of some of the Ordinance’s that the Council will be enforcing. Council will also be working on updating the Ordinances – Procedures—Fines. Those that are in violation of City Ordinances will be addressed. 

            Public Nuisances- Abandoned Property- accumulating or allowing to accumulate deteriorated, wrecked, or derelict property in unusable condition, having no value other than nominal scrap or junk value. Shall include but not limited to deteriorated, wrecked, inoperative or partially dismantled motor vehicles, trailers, boats, machinery, refrigerators, washing machines, plumbing fixtures, furniture, and any other similar articles in such condition.

                With the threat of West Nile, it is important to keep your lawns, including vacant lots mowed, as the city will do its part by spraying for mosquitos. The city will be spraying once a week to start and may make it twice a week if necessary. Permitting weeds and grasses to grow to maturity of 8 inches will be declared a public nuisance, and subject to a fine. Keep yards free of debris that could hold water that may be a breeding place for mosquitos.

                Dogs Running at Large Prohibited- No owner of any animal shall permit such animal to run at large in the City. No animal shall be off the premises of its owner unless restrained upon a leash or accompanied by its owner or a member of the owner’s immediate family. Remember, people like to be out and about in the summer, please keep your dogs contained.

                All dogs shall be licensed, and owners shall show proof of rabies vaccination before a license is given. Licenses are due yearly and should be purchased by January 31st of each year.

                Building Permits Required- “Amended Highlights” a building permit shall be obtained from the City of Bruce prior to any of the following purposes:

  1. Occupancy and use of a building hereafter constructed, enlarged, relocated, reconstructed, or altered with a value above $500.00.
  2. Any building to be moved onto or taken off any City lot.
  3. Any fence being installed.
  4. Any concrete work with a value above $500.00.
  5. New Fees are: $0.00-$500.00 --$0.00; $500.00-$1,000.00-- $10.00; $1,001.00 or greater--$10.00 plus an additional $1.00 per $1,000.00.  

Section 14. Fences.9. Property owners are allowed to place a fence on the property line but must obtain written permission from their neighbors. Otherwise, they can place a fence a minimum of 2’ (feet) off the property line without receiving permission. Fences shall be well maintained on both sides, including the lawn care by the fence owner. 9/13/2022

 

There are citizen complaint forms at the City Office should you want to bring an issue to the Councils attention. They ask that you do sign the complaint for any action to be taken.

  The Fire Dept. would like to inform you that they will blow the siren constantly if there is a threat of severe weather and you need to seek shelter. The Bruce Community Club has designated the basement at their building (former Methodist Church) as the “Weather Shelter” for Bruce. If there is threatening weather and you have nowhere to seek shelter, PLEASE come to the BCC, they will be equipped for emergencies. They will stop the siren when the NWS gives all clear.

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Code Enforcement was active last year and will be again this year.  

  

The City of Bruce is continuing its work for the best interests of all the people and businesses in our community. The City has once again hired an independent contractor to make inspections in our community to identify violations of the ordinances as they relate to property maintenance.  These violations may include illegal vehicles, unlicensed and inoperable, being stored in the open areas of properties; rubbish, garbage and waste lying in yard areas; vacant and dilapidated buildings; buildings that require repairs such as windows, missing paint, or shingles; Vegetation overgrowth; issues that involve the safety and well-being of our citizens. These efforts are meant to protect the health and safety of all families and businesses in our community. They are also meant to protect property values and to encourage new families and businesses to choose Bruce as their place to call home.

  

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   Just a few things to share-

  • Please follow the Cities leash law. Summertime there are many out for walks, kids playing, biking, walking their dog on a leash, etc. People should be able to walk on the streets/sidewalks without fearing of an unleashed dog.  
  • If you have undrivable, unlicensed vehicles please make arrangements to have them removed. Remove items of no value, this includes items on vacant lots, think of your neighbor.

  

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     ****DAILY CAMPING FEES HAVE CHANGED, WEEKLY AND MONTHLY WILL STAY THE SAME AS OF JANUARY 2022. THEY ARE NOW

$25 PER NIGHT;

$120 PER WEEK;

$300 PER MONTH.****                               


 

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 CAMPGROUND IS FULL FOR HONEY DAYS!! 2023