Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Finance Officer or City Hall……….793-2220
E-mail……………………………………….castcity@itctel.com
Police, Fire and Ambulance……….911
Hamlin Co. Sheriff…………………….783-3232
City Maintenance……………………..793-2290
Water and Sewer
The city has its own water and sewer systems. People can now pay their water bills online. The person paying the bill will be charged a fee for using the GovPay website to pay their bill.
Water Rates……………….$30.00/month
Sewer Rates……………….$30.00/month
Garbage Collection…….$19.75/month, plus 6.5% tax
2019 Drinking Water Report
For a report on manganese in drinking water in Castlewood, click here. For all state reports on public water systems in South Dakota, click here and use the drop down menu or the map to view Castlewood’s reports.
THE CITY OF CASTLEWOOD is a growing community with friendly, helpful residents. The city has a volunteer fire department with 26 members and a volunteer ambulance with 15 EMTs. Both organizations are very active and do an excellent job. The city has a certified police officer along with coverage from the Hamlin County Sheriff’s department.
The city council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The council consists of a mayor and six councilman who each hold a two-year term.
City Council members and officers
Back row: Brian Ries, mayor; Jenny Olson, Ward II; Chad Ries, Ward III; Heather Schmit, Ward II; Jeff Shepherd, Ward I. Front row: Sheila Gerhold, finance officer; Jeanette Bohls, Ward I; Michelle Barker, Ward III.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 • 7 p.m.
- Call the meeting to order
- Approval of agenda
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of minutes
- Approval of bills
- Public Comments (Public comments will offer the opportunity for anyone not listed on the agenda to speak to the council. Speaking time will be limited to 5 minutes. No action will be taken on questions or items not on the agenda.)
- Mayor’s report
- Finance Officer’s report
- Building Permits for September: Jerry Gerberding – new twin home; Cheryl Lewno – single garage, Sheryl Ward – screened-in porch
- Purchasing Policy
- Donation Policy
- Authorize Shawn Nichols to start lawsuit pertaining to Oak Avenue
- Letter from Code Enforcement Officer
- Recreation report
- Licensed dog and cat report
- Investment report
- Warrior Road
- General Journal entries
- Approval of cash register voids from golf course
- Adjournment
City ordinances on littering and upkeep of property