HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_11_23 CC MinutesBrookings City Council
November 23, 2021
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6:00
PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following
City Council members present: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer, Council Members Leah Brink,
Holly Tilton Byrne, Patty Bacon, Joey Collins, and Wayne Avery. Absent: Council
Member Nick Wendell. Attorney Steve Britzman, City Manager Paul Briseno, and City
Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Mayor Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Brink, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6
- Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery. Absent: 1 - Wendell.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.13. Action to approve the November 9, 2021 City Council Minutes.
3.C. Action on Resolution 21-096, a Resolution accepting South Dakota Solid
Waste Management Program Grant (SWMP 2022G -SW -200) and authorizing the
City Manager to sign the Grant Agreement and other Grant Documents.
Resolution 21-096 - Resolution Accepting South Dakota Solid Waste Management
Program Grant (SWMP 2022G -SW -200) and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign
the Grant Agreement and Other Grant Documents
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota as follows:
Whereas, the City of Brookings, South Dakota has been awarded a South Dakota Solid
Waste Management Program Grant, SWMP No. 2022G -SW -200 in the amount of
$62,000.00 to evaluate the Solid Waste Division's operations and financial health and
identify and address critical needs; and
Whereas, that the City of Brookings is required to comply with all Solid Waste
Management Program Grant requirements, assurances, terms and conditions; and
Whereas, the Grant Agreement between the South Dakota Board of Natural Resources
and the City of Brookings, South Dakota requires that the City designate an official to
sign the Grant Agreement and other grant -related documents, and the City authorizes
the City Manager to sign these documents for the above-described grant.
Now, Therefore, It Is Hereby Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, that
the City will comply with all Solid Waste Management Program Grant requirements,
assuram3es, terms and conditions, and designates the City Manager of the City of
Brookings to sign the Grant Agreement and other grant documents.
3.D. Action on Volunteer Board, Committee, and Commission Appointments.
Board of Appeals: reappoint Jonathan Meendering (term expires 12/31/2026); appoint
Brad Peterson (term expires 12/31/2026); Brookings Disability Awareness Committee:
reappoint Aysia Platte, Carol Jung, Jon Stauff and Mark Sternhagen (terms
expires12/31/2024); Business Improvement District #1 Board: reappoint Laura Schoen
Carbonneau (term expires 12/31/2024) and appoint Mike Logan (term expires
12/31/2024); Historic Preservation Commission: reappoint Kyle Nelson and Tom
7 Thaden (terms expire 12/31/2024) and appoint Paula Carson (term expires 12/31/2024);
Human Rights Commission: reappoint Dan Berg (term expires 12/31/2024 and appoint
Tracy Chapman (term expires 12/31/2024); Library Board: appoint Staci Mergenthal
(term expires 12/31/2024); Public Arts Commission: reappoint Julia Eberhart and Kate
Treiber (terms expire 12/31/2024) and appoint Emily Howell (term expires 12/31/2024);
Planning Commission: appoint Nick Schmeichel (term expires 12/31/2026);
Sustainability Council: reappoint Al Patin and Robin Buterbaugh (terms expire
12/31/2024 and appoint Cynthia Kunkel (term expires 12/31/2024); Swiftel Center
Advi F Committee: reappoint Laura Schoen Carbonneau and Jennifer Johnson (terms
expire 12/31/2024) and appoint Bill Retterath and Alex Parker (terms expire
(12/31/2024); Traffic Safety Committee: reappoint LeWayne Erickson, Jake McGlade
and Charles Schnabel (terms expire 12/31/2024).
3.E. Action on annual Liquor and Wine License Renewals for 2022.
Liquor (Off -Sale): Brookings Municipal Liquor Store, 780 22nd Ave. So. Li uor On -Sale
a )
Convention Center: Wilbert's/Comfort Suites UniversityHospitality
( Den Wil Group,
Inc.), 921 25th Ave.; Park Place, Inc., 2500 6th Street. Li uor (On -Sale): Applebee's /
Porter Apple Co. B Inc., 3001 LeFevre Dr.; Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill / W&P of
Brookings, LLC, 1801 6th St., Craft Fusion / Jesse Davis, LLC, 610 MedarYAve.;Ave
Cubby's Sports Bar & Grill / GDT Inc., 307 Main Ave.; Danny's / David Olson 703
Y Inc.,
Main Ave. So.; Elks Club Lodge #1490, 516 4th St.; Jim's Tap q / Urquhart Ent. Inc. 309
,
Main Ave.; Main Street Pub, 408 Main Ave; 9 Bar Nightclub / Nine Inc., 303 Main Ave.;
Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge / RGO, Inc., 726 Main Ave. So.; Pints & Quarts / KR
Hospitality, Inc., 313 Main Ave.; The Lanes (MG Oil Company), 722 Western Ave.;Y) The
Ram (Jack's Entertainment LLC, 327 Main Ave.; Ray's Corner / Fer en Enterprises Inc.,g p
401 Main Ave.; Skinner's Pub, Inc., 300 Main Ave.; Sully's Irish Pub / B&L Sullivan Inc.
421 Main Ave.; VFW GEO Dokken Post 2118, 520 Main Ave.; The Wild Hare / Wonder
Inc., 303 3rd St. Restaurant (On -Sale). Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill / Brookings Steak
Co., LLC, 621 32nd Ave.; The Lodge/Den Wil Hospitality Group Inc., 2515 6th St. Wine
. p
(On -Off Sale): Brookings Municipal Liquor Store, 780 22nd Ave. So.; BVG Back and
Grill 1 t" to y
805 6 Street, Cenex Zip Trip #63 / CHS, Inc., 1005 6 St.; Cenex Zip Tri #64 /
Trip
CHS, Inc., 3045 LeFevre Dr.; Children's Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th St.; Corner
Pantry #19 / MG Oil Inc, 919 20th St. So.; Deuces Casino, Commonwealth Gamin &
Holdings Co., 223 6th St., Suite g
105A; Deuces Casino, Commonwealth Gamin &
Holdings Co., 223 6th St., g
Suite 10513; Deuces Casino, Commonwealth Gamin &
Holdings Co., 223 6th St., g
Suite 105C; Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant 1715 6th St.
Suite F; Hy -Vee Food Store / Hy -Vee, Inc., 700 22nd Ave. So.; McCroryGardens
ardens
Educational & Visitors Center, 6th St. & 22nd Ave.; Mosaic Wine Bar / Mosaic Wine Bar
LLC, 225 Main Ave.; New Sake / Sake, Inc., 724 22nd Ave. So.; Old Sanctuary / Old
Sanctuary Assoc., LLC, 928 4th St.; Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge / RGO 726
g Inc.,
Main Ave. So.; Schoon's Pump N' Pak So. / Schoon Properties, Inc., 1205 Main Ave.
P
So.; Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Ave.; Wal-Mart Supercenter #1538 / Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
22336th St.; Wilbert's/Comfort Suites University / Den Wil Hospitality Group, 931 25th
. p Y p�
Ave., Wooden Legs Brewing Co., Inc. 309-311 5th Street; Yessica's Restaurant 1300
Main Ave. So.
3.F. Action on g
Resolution 21-105, a Resolution AuthorizingChange Order No. 1
for Apron and Taxilane Improvements Project AIP #3-46-0005-031-2019• Bowes
Construction, Inc.
Resolution 21-105 - Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Apron &
Taxilane Improvements Project, #3-46-0005-031-2019; Bowes Construction Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed forApron
g
& Taxilane Project, #3-46-0005-031-2019: Construction Change Order Number 1:
Adjust plan quantities to as -constructed quantities for a decrease of $21,594.17 and add
1 Underdrain Headwall for an increase of $3,800.00 for a total decrease in Contract
Price of $17,794.47
SDSU Student Association Report. Andrew Rasmussen, Students Association
President, on behalf of Anna Shane, the Government Affairs Chair for the SDSU
Students Association, provided an update on SDSU happenings to the Cit Council and
public.
City
Informational Report: 2021 Brid a Re -inspection Pro ram. Chris Brozik PE Vice -
President, Civil Design, Inc., presented the 2021 Bridge Re -Inspection Report for
g p p the
City of Brookings to the City Council and members of the public.
Presentation: Outside Aqencv Fundinq Process. Heidi Gullickson United Way
Director, provided an overview of the 2022 Outside Agency Funding Process to the City
Council and members of the public.
Resolution 21-098. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded b
y � Y
Council Member Collins, that Resolution 21-098, a Resolution Awarding Bids on
Brookings City & County Lawn Care & Snow Removal Services, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne,
Collins, and Avery; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 21-098 - Resolution Awarding Bids on Brookings City & County
Lawn Care and Snow Removal Services
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for Brookings City & County Lawn Care
and Snow Removal Services on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1:30 pm at the
Brookings City & County Government Center; and
Whereas), the service contract will run from January 1, 2022 through December 31,
2022 and will be renewable for one additional year for 2023; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bid for the Brookings City &
County lawn Care and Snow Removal Services: Schedule A: Razors Edge -
$37,920,,00 and Schedule B: Razors Edge - $46,905.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the low total bid of $84,825.00 for Razor's Edge be
accepted.
Resolution 21-099. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council 'Member Brink, that Resolution 21-099, a Resolution Awarding Bids on City
Crop Land Lease in Wiese and Freeland Additions, be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery;
Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 21-099 - Resolution Awarding Bids on City Crop Lease in Wiese and
Freeland Additions
Wherews, the City of Brookings opened bids for approximately 40 acres of City Crop
Lease for City -owned parcels located in Wiese Addition and Freeland Additions on
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM at the Brookings City & County Government
Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for City Crop Lease: LNJ
Farms - $180.00 per acre; Cody & Seth Moret - $177.50; and Bauer Farms - $172.50
per acre.
Whereas, the crop lease will be a one-year lease for 2022, and may be renewable for
one additional year in 2023.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the high bid of (Bidder) for $180.00 per acre be
accepted.
Resolution 21-100. A motion was made by Council Member Brink, seconded by
Council Member Tilton Byrne, that Resolution 21-100, a Resolution Awarding Bids for
Airport Hay Land Lease, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6
- Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 21-100 - Resolution Awarding Bids on Airport Hay Lease
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids to lease approximately 314 acres of Airport
Hay Land at the Brookings Regional Airport located in Sections 26, 27 and 28, T110,
R50W, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM at the Brookings City & County
Government Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for Airport Hay Lease:
• NIC Hay, Volga SD $91.33 per acre
• Cody & Seth Moret, Brookings, SD $90.50 per acre
• LNJ Farms, Aurora, SD $88.00 per acre
• Steve Johnson, Brookings, SD $75.00 per acre
• Bauer Farms, Elkton, SD $67.50 per acre
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the high bid of MC Hay, Volga, SD for $91.33 per
acre be accepted.
Resolution 21-101. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded b
Y � Y
Council Member Collins, that Resolution 21-101, a Resolution Approving the Purchase
pp g
of a New Automated Collection Truck. be approved. The motion carried b the following
vote.. Y Yes. 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery; Absent: 1 -
Wendell.
Resolution 21-101 - Resolution Approving the Purchase of a New Automated
Collection Truck
Whereas, the Solid Waste Division requests action to purchase a new automated
collection truck for refuse, recycling, and yard waste collections through Sourcewell, , a
purchasing cooperative, pursuant to Sourcewell Contracts #091219-CRB and #060920 -
PMC through vendor Sanitation Products; and
Whereas, the new automated collection truck will replace a 2012 truck that is beyond its
useful life; and
Whereas, the 2021 Adopted Budget identifies $290,000 for thep urchase of a new
automated collection truck, with a 2022 budget supplement of $652 anticipated to
complete this purchase.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that a contract with Sanitation Products and Allstate
Peterbilt of Fargo through Sourcewell Contracts #091219-CRB and #060920 -PMC in
the amount of $290,652 is hereby approved, and the City g y Manager and Cit Clerk are
authorized to sign the documents required to complete this purchase.
FIRST READING — Ordinance 21-040. An introduction and first reading was held on
Ordinance 21-040, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings
,
rezoning Block 20 in Prairie Hills Addition from B -2/R-3 to Residence R-3 Apartment
District. Public Hearing: December 14, 2021.
FIRST READING — Ordinance 21-04'1. An introduction and first readingwas held on
Ordinance
21-041, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings,
g '
rezoning Lot 2, Block 19 in Prairie Hills Addition from Business B-2 District to Residence
R-3 Apartment District. Public Hearing: December 14, 2021.
Resolution 21-102. A public hearing was held on Resolution 21-102 a Resolution
Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and
Submittal of the Application, and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify
y
and Sign Payment Requests. (Water Treatment Facility and Piping Project) be
p g Ject )
approved. A motion was made by Council Member Brink, seconded b Council
Y
Member Bacon, that Resolution 21-102 be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery;
ry,
Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 21-102 - Resolution Authorizing an Application for Financial
Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application, and
Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests.
Y q
Whereas, the City of Brookings/BMU (the "City") has determined it is necessary to
proceed with improvements to its Water System, including but not limited to constructing
a Water Treatment Facility, renovating the East Water Plant, installing water mains, and
constructing 6 new wells (the "Project"); and
Whereas, the City has determined that financial assistance will be necessary to
undertake the Project and an application for financial assistance to the South Dakota
Board of Water and Natural Resources (the "Board") will bere ared; and
p p
Whereas, it is necessary to designate an authorized representative to execute and
submit the Application on behalf of the City and to certify and sign payment requests in
the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City as follows:
1. The City hereby approves the submission of an Application for financial
assistance in an amount not to exceed $74,000,000 to the South Dakota Board
cf Water and Natural Resources for the Project.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Application and submit it to the
South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources, and to execute and deliver
such other documents and perform all acts necessary to effectuate the
Application for financial assistance.
3. The Brookings Municipal Utilities General Manager/Executive Vice President is
hereby designated as the authorized representative of the City to do all things on
its behalf to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is
awarded for the Project.
Resolution 21-103. A public hearing was held on Resolution 21-103, a Resolution
Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and
Submittal of the Application, and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify
and Sign Payment Requests. (34th Avenue Sewer Replacement Project). A motion was
made by Council Member Collins, seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, that
Resolution 21-103 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 -
Niemey(�r, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 21-103 - Resolution Authorizing an Application for Financial
Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application, and
Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests
Whereas, the City of Brookings/BMU (the "City") has determined it is necessary to
proceed with improvements to its Wastewater Collection System, including but not
limited to replacing mains and manholes, and extending the sewer north for future
development (the "Project"); and
Whereas, the City has determined that financial assistance will be necessary to
undertake the Project and an application for financial assistance to the South Dakota
Board of Water and Natural Resources (the "Board") will be prepared; and
Whereas, it is necessary to designate an authorized representative to execute and
submit the Application on behalf of the City and to certify and sign payment requests in
the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City as follows:
1. The City hereby approves the submission of an Application for financial
assistance in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 to the South Dakota Board of
Water and Natural Resources for the Project.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Application and submit it to the
South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources, and to execute and deliver
such other documents and perform all acts necessary to effectuate the
Application for financial assistance.
3. The Brookings Municipal Utilities General Manager/Executive Vice President is
hereby designated as the authorized representative of the City to do all things on
its behalf to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is
awarded for the Project.
Resolution 21-104. A public hearing was held on Resolution 21-104, a Resolution
Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and
Submittal of the Application, and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify
and Sigh Payment Requests. (Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project). A
motion was made by Council Member Brink, seconded by Council Member Avery, that
Resolution 21-104 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 -
NiemeyE:.%.r, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 21-104 - Resolution AuthorizingApplication for Financial
an pp cal
Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application,
and
Designating an Authorized Representative to Certifyand Sign Payment g y nt Requests.
Whereas, the City of Brooking/BMU (the "City") has determined it is necessary essary to
proceed with improvements to its Water System, includingbut not limited to replacing
p ting
lead service lines (the "Project"); and
Whereas, the City has determined that financial assistance will be necessary to
undertake the Project and an application for financial assistance to the South Dakota
Board of Water and Natural Resources (the "Board") will bere ared• and
p p ,
Whereas, it is necessary to designate an authorized representative to execute cute and
submit the Application on behalf of the City and to certifyand sign payment gn p Y requests in
the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City as follows:
1. The City hereby approves the submission of an Application for financial
assistance in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to the South Dakota Board of
Water and Natural Resources for the Project.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Application and submit i
pp t to the
South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources, and to execute and
deliver
such other documents and perform all acts necessary to effectuate the
Application for financial assistance.
3. The Brookings Municipal Utilities General Manager/Executive Vice President esident is
hereby designated as the authorized representative of the Cit to do
City all things on
its behalf to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is
awarded for the Project.
Ordinance 21-036. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, ne, seconded by
Council Member Bacon, that Ordinance 21-036, an Ordinance repealing p sling Sections 2-261
through 2-272 of the Code of Ordinances of the Cit of Brookins SD
Y g ,and pertaining to
the University Community Coalition, be approved. The motion carried ed by the following
vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins and Ave • Ab -
Wendell.
, Avery; Absent:
Resolution 21-097. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, ne, seconded by
Council Member Brink, that Resolution 21-097, a Resolution Authorizing Supplemental
Appropriations of Grant Funds to the 2021 Budget, be approved. The
g pp motion carried by
the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins, ns, and Avery,
Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 21-097 - A Resolution Authorizing g
Supplemental emental Appropriations of Grant Funds to the 2021 Budget
Be It Ordained by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
Whereas State Law (SDCL 9-21-9.1) permits supplemental appropriations by
motion of the governing board for funds made available after the final
appropriation ordinance from state, county or federal grants for expenditure by
the municipality.
Now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council that the Cit Manager b
City g e
authorized to make the following budget adjustments to the 2021 budget:
Police Department Grants
Increase
Decrease
101-421-4-334.09
Grants
$571150.00
Total Grant Revenue
$57,150.00
101-421-5-920.00
Furniture &
Equipment
$571150.00
Justification
Recognize receipt of Homeland
Security Grant
Increase budget authority for tactical
vest for CID and SRT
XAJ
Total Grant Expenditures
$57,150.00
101-421-4-334.09
Grants
$132791.00
Recognize receipt of Homeland
Grant
Total Grant Revenue
--Security
$13,791.00
101-421-5-427.02 Registration &
Training
$131791.00
Increase budget authority for SWAT
Team Leader Training
Total Grant Expenditures
$13,791.00
Reviseci Preliminary Plat. A motion was made by Council Member Brink, seconded by
Council Member Collins, that Action on a Revised Preliminary Plat for Lots 1 and 2,
Block 19; Block 20 and Block 21 in Prairie Hills Addition. be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, Collins,
and Avery; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
City General Employee Contract. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton
Byrne, seconded by Council Member Collins, that the City General Employee Contract
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink,
Bacon, .Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Police Department Union Contract. A motion was made by Council Member Brink,
secondEid by Council Member Collins, that the Police Department Union Contract be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon,
Tilton Byrne, Collins, and Avery; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Progress Report. Jacob Meshke, Assistant City Manager, provided a progress report
highlighting the City's activities/projects.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded
by Council Member Brink, to enter into Executive Session at 7;04 p.m., pursuant to
SDCL 1-25-2.1, for purposes of discussing the qualifications, competence,
performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public
officer or employee. The term "employee" does not include any independent contractor
and pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2.3, for purposes of consulting with legal counsel or
reviewir:g communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or
contractual matters. Those present were: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney,
City Clerk, and Lisa Marso, Attorney with SDPAA. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by Council Member Tilton
Byrne, to exit Executive Session Item at 7:20 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
Adjourn_ A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Collins, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:21 p.m. The motion,l arried by a
unanimous vote. A)
CIT q�BR09KIGS
ATTEST: Oepka(G. Niemeyer, Magor
low � a
City Clerk
B' nni6 Foster,
.LsiR�k� y s