The Marion City Times

April 4, 2011 City Council Proceedings

The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, April 4, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Mike Ellefson, Dee Herlyn, Jeff Jeno, Bill Konda, Rick Nelson and Dave Viet, together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller.  Also in attendance: Brian Burge.  Zoning Administrator Rick Weber was present from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Turner County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Luke was present from 7:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.  Absent: none.

TC Sheriff’s Deputy Luke was present and the law enforcement report for March was distributed and reviewed.  The smoking ban was addressed, with Luke questioned as to how this is handled.  It was advised bar checks are completed at different times and if an individual is found to be in violation of the smoking ban, he/she will receive a citation.  It was also advised if a person witnesses a violation, he/she can report it to law enforcement, provided he/she is willing to testify as needed.

A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. on a One Day Malt Beverage License requested by the Marion Volunteer Fire Department for their Annual Fun Night to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. midnight at the Fire Hall.  Cam Becker, representing the MFD, was present in favor of granting the license.  No one appeared before the council in opposition of granting the license.  Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Ellefson to grant the license.  Voting aye: Konda, Viet, Ellefson, Jeno, Nelson.  Voting nay: Herlyn.  Motion carried.

Becker, on behalf of the Marion Fire Department, requested a release of funds from the Fire Department account to put towards truck acquisition funds.  Motion was made by Herlyn, seconded by Ellefson to release $15,000.00 from the General Fund Fire Department account to the MFD.  Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.

Information was distributed and reviewed on GIS mapping.  Ellefson advised he will get together with the city superintendent and city engineer to further discuss the matter. 

An update was provided on the utility improvement projects.  Various aspects were addressed, including manhole work, camera work completed on the sewer lines, Center Street water main break and areas of concern.  The decision was made to meet in special session with the city engineers later in the month to address various matters.

It was advised the water tower, which had been leaking, was repaired by Maguire Iron on April 3^rd.  

Zoning Administrator Weber was present and advised interest has been expressed in purchasing the Frye Trucking property in the industrial park.  Discussion was held on a possible rezoning request, with Weber advised to follow up on the matter.  Discussion was held on various zoning matters with no action taken.    

It was advised putting another overhead door in the east wall of the fire hall is being pursued, with the Fire Department on board with the project.

Follow-up discussion was held on narrow banding requirements, with it advised the rough estimate for making the necessary changes to city equipment is $1200.00 - $1500.00.   

Discussion was held on a maintainer matter, with no action taken.  Discussion was held on gravel quality, with the decision made to have the city superintendent check on different suppliers.

Ellefson advised the Marion Area Community Club would like to purchase a playset to be located by the Twin Fields in the City Park.  Council permission was given for the playset to be put in, with a specific location and border/ground material requirements designated.  Additional discussion was held on the possibility of the MACC placing signs at the park near their donated playsets.     

It was advised preparations have begun to ensure the pool is ready for the summer season.  Discussion was held on swimming lessons, with Viet advising he will follow-up on the matter with the pool manager.

It was advised the Summer Rec sign-up will be held on April 15^th at the school.  Ellefson and Nelson reported they completed the inventory on Summer Rec equipment. 

An inquiry was made into obtaining shirts for the city superintendent and maintenance employee to wear to conferences, meetings, etc.  Information was provided on magnetic nametags, such as those worn by the state legislators. 

The decision was made to change to summer hours at the landfill effective Tues., April 19^th. 

Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Herlyn to set the wages for the Summer Help positions for Brady Viet at $7.50/hr. and Andrew Grassi at $7.25/hr.  Voting aye: Ellefson, Herlyn, Jeno, Konda, Nelson.  Abstaining: Viet.  Motion carried.

 Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Herlyn to authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal contract for the Bookmobile services for the 2011-2012 year with the City paying $400.00 and the School paying $400.00.  Motion carried.

Discussion was held on a Citywide Clean Up day, with the decision made to instead hold a Free Landfill day this year.  The event, to be held on Saturday, April 30^th, will be for Marion residents only.  Items accepted will be those that can normally be taken to the landfill. 

A Thank You card to the City Council from the Marion Senior Citizens was received and distributed.  A reminder was given for the School Board Election on April 12^th.

Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Nelson to adjourn at 8:53 p.m.  Motion carried.

April 11,  2011 School Board Proceedings

Pursuant to the call and the notice thereof, the School Board of the Marion School District 60-3, Marion, Turner County, SD met in regular session on the eleventh day of April, 2011. Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, at 7:00 pm.

Members Present: Bartscher, Koehn, Langerock, Luke, and Preheim.  Absent: None.

Officers Present: Adam Shaw, Superintendent; Chad Allison, Secondary Principal; and Aaron Thompson, Business Manager.  Absent: None.

Student Delegate Present: Stephanie Haiar.  Guests Present: Diane Engbrecht, Paul Orcutt, Todd Obele, and Cassandra Engbrecht.

Action 10/11-108: Agenda – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to amend the agenda to the following: 18 – Personnel (Executive Session), 19 – Accept Resignations, 20 – Amend Administrative Contract, 21 - Offer Certified Contracts, 22 – Offer Classified Contracts, 23 – Offer Extra-Curricular Contracts, 24 – Adjourn; and then to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-109: Minutes – On motion by Luke, second by Bartscher to approve the previous month’s minutes. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-110: Financial Reports – On motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to approve the financial reports of the District as shown in Table 1 (to be published in paper). Motion carried.

Action 10/11-111: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to approve the following claims against the District for the month of April, and then to approve checks to be issued in their payment. Motion carried. (Bills to be published in paper)

There were no delegations.  There were no Teacher Reports.

Stephanie Haiar gave the Student Report. She informed the Board on Spirit Week, Prom, and the After-Prom party.

School Board President, Peter Preheim, gave the Board information on the Board of Equalization meetings for the City of Marion and the City of Monroe, as well as financial updates from the State of South Dakota.

Aaron Thompson gave the Business Manager report. He gave updates on the School Board election, a Budget Committee meeting, and the 2011/2012 fiscal year budget. 

Chad Allison gave the Secondary Principal report. He informed the Board on Students of the Month, professional development, the High School Prom, the Academic Awards Night (May 2), and the High School graduation (May 14 at 1:00 pm). Mr. Allison also gave the Athletic Director report, and wanted to congratulate the following teams for receiving SDHSAA Academic Achievement Team Awards: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling Cheerleaders, and Boys Basketball Cheerleaders. He also gave information on the High School play “Paper or Plastic,” the Turner County Relays, and the FCA Awards Banquet (May 10).

Adam Shaw gave the Superintendent report. He gave the Board information on a school budget survey, the recent fire inspection, building updates, Dakota Step tests, FFA & FCCLA State conventions, Jr. Kindergarten vs. Preschool, professional development, Pennies for Patients, and a Cooperative School Options Group meeting.

Action 10/11-112: Security Camera – On motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to purchase a new PTZ security camera from Dakota Security. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-113: SDHSAA Resolution – On motion by Koehn, second by Langerock to authorize membership for the Marion School District in the SDHSAA for the 2011/2012 school year. Motion carried.

Resolution 10/11-114: School Board Conflict of Interest Policy – Let it be hereby resolved that on motion by Luke, second by Bartscher to approve the School Board Conflict of Interest Policy as presented to the Marion School Board of Education, with a copy of the policy on file in the Business Office and on the Marion School website. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-115: Amend School Policies – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to amend the following School policies: A-61 to ACE, and the Wellness Policy to policy ADF. A copy of these amended policies will be available to the public in the Business Office and will also be made available on the Marion School website. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-116: Negotiations – On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to go into executive session for the purpose of Negotiations at 8:09 pm. Motion carried.  President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, declared out of executive session at 8:37 pm.

Action 10/11-117: Student Matters – On motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to go into executive session for the purpose of Student Matters at 8:38 pm. Motion carried.  President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, declared out of executive session at 8:50 pm.

Action 10/11-118: Personnel – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to go into executive session for the purpose of Personnel Matters at 8:50 pm. Motion carried.  President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, declared out of executive session at 9:17 pm.

Action 10/11-119: Long-Term Suspension – On motion by Luke, second by Bartscher to place Student A on long-term suspension for the remainder of the 2010/2011 school year. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-120: Resignation – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to accept the resignation of Kylea Waltner as Asst. Girls Basketball Coach, and to thank her for her years of service in that role. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-121: Resignation – On motion by Koehn, second by Bartscher to accept the resignation of Dean Schoenwald as Co-Head Wrestling Coach, and to thank him for his years of service to the District. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-122: Resignation – On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to accept the resignation of Dustin Wolforth as Educational Aide, Head BBB Coach, Head FB Coach, and Asst. Track Coach, and to thank him for his years of service to the District. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-123: Amend Administrative Contract – On motion by Koehn, second by Bartscher to amend the 2011/2012 Secondary Principal/Athletic Director contract of Chad Allison to pay full family health insurance, instead of full single health insurance. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-124: Offer Certified Contracts – On motion by Luke, second by Bartscher to offer the following certified contracts for the 2011/2012 school year, with salaries to be published July, 2011: Kim Buseman – Elementary Teacher, Janna Christiansen – Special Education Teacher, Bruce Hansen – Secondary Teacher, Karla Harms – Secondary Teacher / FCCLA Advisor, Nicole Horstman – Middle School / Elem. Computer Teacher, Dinah Jefferis – Title I Teacher, Sara Kettwig – Elementary Teacher, Jayden Kettwig – Secondary Teacher / FFA Advisor, Jerry Kippes – Secondary Teacher / Tech Coordinator, Linda Kotzea – Secondary Teacher, Jan Kraemer – Elementary Teacher, Becky Luke – Secondary Teacher, Sharlene Orcutt – Elementary Teacher, Heidi Roth – Elementary Teacher, Brian Snyders – Secondary Teacher, Sandra Tieszen – Elementary Teacher, Kylea Waltner – Elementary / Special Education Teacher, Joyce Weber – Elementary Teacher, Karri Wieman – Elementary Teacher. Motion Carried.

Action 10/11-125: Offer Classified Contracts – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to offer the following classified contracts for the 2011/2012 school year, with salaries to be published July, 2011: Denise Arbach – Bus Driver, Shaun Faulkner – Custodian, Heidi Johnson – Educational Aide, Linda Luke – Library Aide, Jesse Paschal – Bus Driver, John Quenzer – Custodian, Tim Russell – Special Ed. Driver, Vicki Schardin – Administrative Secretary, Ranee Schmidt – Educational Aide, Jerry Schmidt – Preschool Driver, Cyndy Weber – Receptionist. Motion Carried.

Action 10/11-126: Offer Extra-Curricular Contracts – On motion by Luke, second by Langerock to offer the following extra-curricular contracts for the 2011/2012 school year, with salaries to be published July, 2011: Janna Christiansen – Asst. Volleyball Coach, Bruce Hansen – Head Golf Coach, Nicole Horstman – School Play Advisor, Jerry Kippes – Head Cross Country / Head Track Coach, Linda Kotzea – Annual Advisor, Jan Kraemer – JH Oral Interp Advisor, Becky Luke – HS Oral Interp / Prom Advisor, Linda Luke – FB/BB Cheerleading Advisor, Ron Nelson – Head Volleyball Coach, Todd Obele – Asst. Boys Basketball Coach, Brian Snyders – Quiz Bowl Advisor / Asst. Football / Asst. Track Coach. Motion Carried.

Action 10/11-127: Adjourn – On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to adjourn the school board meeting at 9:27 pm. Motion carried.

April 14,  2011 Business & Professional Organization Proceedings

The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 11 members in attendance.  Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, City Economic Development Coordinator, Donlan’s Foodland, Marion School, Postmaster Diane Schoenwald, Rex’s Plumbing, Saunders Chiropractic, SEFP, Southeastern Electric and Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic.        

Kari Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the March 10^th meeting minutes and a financial report.  Motion was made by Dick Donlan, seconded by Matt Donlan to approve both as presented.  Motion carried. 

Discussion was held on the promotional drawing for the month of May.  The decision was made to hold a drawing for two books of Go Green stamps and a Go Green tote, as donated by Diane Schoenwald.  The drawing will be held in mid-May.

Information was provided on the following upcoming events: Summer Rec Signup; School Carnival; Firemen’s Fun Night; MACC Easter Egg Hunt; Free Landfill Day; Saunders Chiropractic Open House; Summer Celebration events.

Chad Allison, Marion High School Principal, provided an update for the school, advising of the following upcoming events: JH/HS Spring Concert on April 26^th; Academic Awards Banquet on May 2^nd; Athletic Awards Banquet on May 10^th; Graduation on May 14^th; last day of school on May 18^th (excluding seniors).

Nancy Larsen, SEFP facilitator, distributed her monthly report, as well as retirement preparation information.  Larsen reported on year-to-date statistics, advising she has had 8 inquiries, 3 clients and 2 Dollar of Profit presentations.  Larsen also provided 2010 Census population statistics for the area.  It was advised the 2012 Regional Career Fair will be held in Marion.

Muller provided an update on behalf of the Marion Development Foundation, advising that the MDF Board/Officers remain(s) the same following the Annual Meeting held on March 24^th.  It was reported that a 2011 area of focus for the MDF is main street revitalization.

Matt Donlan provided an overview from a meeting he attended on April 5^th at ParMar.  The meeting consisted of Marion and Parker citizens discussing working together on school-related matters to benefit both communities/schools, such as sports co-ops.

The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on May 12, 2011 at the Tieszen Memorial Home.

April 19, 2011 City Council Proceedings

The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in special session on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Dee Herlyn, Jeff Jeno, Rick Nelson and Dave Viet, together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller.  Also attending the meeting were City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle, City Engineers Jon Fischer and Jon Brown, and Brian Burge.  Absent: Mike Ellefson, Bill Konda.

The purpose of the meeting was to address issues associated with the 2009 and 2010 sewer projects.  Fischer distributed maps highlighting the project areas and provided a summary of work completed.  Discussion was held on specific problem areas, including Park Avenue (directly behind the bank), north Broadway Avenue and Center Street.  Possible causes for the issues, as well as solutions, were addressed.  Brown and Fischer advised all issues will be identified, mapped out and, following verification by the council, presented to the contractor for resolution.  It was advised that the contractor and the council will need to be in agreement on the ‘fixes’ for all issues.     

Additional discussion was held on a tracer wire issue along Broadway Circle, with Brown advising he will look into the matter. 

There was no recess of the meeting at any point.  Travel to onsite locations did not occur.     

Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Nelson to adjourn at 7:21 p.m.  Motion carried.

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