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August 2010 Newsletter
The
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Volume 9, Issue 8 |
In
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v August City Council Proceedings v August Business & Professional Organization Proceedings v August School Board Proceedings v
September
Calendar of Events |
The
City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on
Monday, August 1, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the City
Building with the following council members present: Brian Burge, Mike
Ellefson, Jeff Jeno and Rick Nelson, together with the Mayor Ron Globke
and Finance Officer Kari Muller.
Also attending the meeting was City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle
and Dick Luke. City Engineer Jon Fischer was present from 7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Turner County Sheriff’s Deputy John Roman was present from 7:50
p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
Absent: Dave Viet.
Discussion
was held on the pest control services completed at the city’s landfill
by Ecolab.
The decision was made to have City Superintendent Sulzle obtain
information on chemicals and necessary certifications to determine if it
is possible for city personnel to complete the services.
Motion
was made by Nelson, seconded by Jeno to transfer $40,000.00 out of
CD-81329 for placement in the Sewer Fund for debt service obligations.
Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.
A
written resignation was submitted by Dave Viet, effective immediately, as
a Councilman in Ward 1.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Nelson to accept the
resignation.
Motion carried.
Mayor Globke, on behalf of the City Council, expressed appreciation
for Viet’s 10 years of service to the City as a Councilman.
Nominations
for Councilman for the Ward Two vacancy were opened and motion was made by
Ellefson to nominate Bernell Nelson.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Nelson to nominate Dick Luke.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Burge that nominations
cease.
Motion carried.
Dick Luke is to fill the remaining term in Ward Two.
Luke took his Oath of Office and took his seat with the Council.
Jeno,
Vice President of the Council, will assume the Council Presidency.
Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Nelson to cast a unanimous
vote for Mike Ellefson as Vice President of the Council.
Motion carried.
An
update was provided on the Utility Improvement projects by City Engineer
Fischer.
It was advised the contractor is in agreement with the majority of
the 2009 project fixes.
The decision was made to hold a special session council meeting on
August 9th
at 6:00 p.m. with the contractor and City Engineers present.
Discussion was held on numerous aspects of the 2010 project,
including 5th Street paving and seeding work.
The decision was made to have additional oiling work completed
along 5th Street up to Cedar Avenue as part of the city’s
2011 oiling, with partial reimbursement issued to the City.
Fischer addressed work completed on Park Avenue.
Follow-up
discussion was held on a drainage matter on S. Broadway Avenue.
The suggestion was made to have the City place a pipe in the
culvert, followed by fill, with additional work needing completion by the
property owner.
The decision was made to propose this option to the property owner.
City
Superintendent Sulzle provided an update on the concrete valleys put in on
Washington Street and Center Street, advising the concrete has cured.
The decision was made to have Sulzle backfill the valleys with
gravel.
It was advised the RR crossing repairs matter is being worked on
and information will be presented to the council as it becomes available.
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Sheriff’s Deputy Roman was present and the law enforcement report for
July was distributed and reviewed.
Follow-up information was provided on an extended patrol inquiry.
Discussion was held on miscellaneous law enforcement matters.
Follow-up
discussion was held on an oiling matter, with the decision made to include
the designated area in with the city’s 2011 oiling.
The
proposed 2011 street oiling map was distributed and reviewed.
School/City
librarian Linda Luke was present and provided information on the
successful Summer Reading Program, as well as large-print books acquired
for the City library.
Luke advised of continued public interest in checking out books.
Discussion was held on having the library open following the
completion of the Summer Reading Program for a ½ day each week, for
approximately 3-4 weeks.
The decision was made to open the library from 8a-12p on August 4th
& 11th.
It was advised the once-a-week ½ days will be considered for next
year’s budget as well.
Sulzle
provided an update on water tower paint repairs, advising Maguire Iron is
slated to complete the repair at no cost to the city.
It
was reported a quote is being obtained for repair to the city’s
4-wheeler.
Sulzle advised he is working with the MFD Chief on payment of the
repair.
Discussion was held on the condition of one of the city’s Chevy
pickups, with the decision made to begin looking for a different vehicle.
Follow-up
discussion was held on the refrigerator recently replaced in the
concession building at the park.
It was advised the cost was split between the city and the Marion
Area Community Club (MACC), with the city’s portion paid out of the
city’s Summer Rec account.
An
update was provided on dead/dying trees at the city park.
It was advised that 6-7 trees have been cut down, with another 3-4
needing to come down.
Discussion was held on having Smith Tree Service cut down the
remaining trees due to their size.
Follow-up discussion was held on planting replacement trees.
Information was provided regarding the local Cub Scouts performing
community service by helping with tree planting.
Follow-up
discussion was held on summer septic tank issues at the park.
Cost information was distributed on putting in a holding tank
versus portable toilets.
The decision was made, going forward, to budget for obtaining
portable toilets for one month during the summer.
Follow-up
discussion was held on possibly filling in the gravel road/shortcut by the
pool, with the decision made to leave the road as is.
Ellefson
provided a Summer Rec Program update.
Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Burge to transfer $6200.00
from the General Fund Park account for placement in the Marion Summer Rec
Program account.
Motion carried.
A proposal was made, once all bills have been paid, to gift the
remaining Summer Rec account funds to the MACC as the funds were generated
by the MACC.
The decision was made to gift the remaining funds at year-end.
It
was advised City Superintendent Sulzle’s six-month probation period was
satisfactorily completed.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Jeno to raise Dustin
Sulzle’s wage from $16.75/hr. to $17.25/hr., effective August 1, 2011.
Motion carried.
Discussion
was held on the need, in addition to the availability of funds, for
additional help due to being down to one summer help employee.
Council permission was given to Sulzle to hire another individual
for summer help.
The
second reading of Ordinance #297 – Planning Commission was held.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Burge to adopt Ordinance
#297.
Motion carried.
Discussion
was held on the requirement of each community to analyze the 2010
Redistricting Data for South Dakota to determine any necessary alterations
to voter district boundaries.
Motion was made by Burge, seconded by Luke to contract with SECOG
for redistricting services.
Motion carried.
The
City Council will be meeting in special session on August 22 & 23,
2011 at 6:30 p.m. and if needed, August 24th
for the purpose of preparing the 2012 City Budget.
Motion
was made by Ellefson, seconded by Burge to adjourn at 9:28 p.m.
Motion carried.
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
eighth day of August, 2011. Call to order was made by Vice President of
the School Board, Shannon Luke, at 7:02 pm.
Members
Present: Nicole
Bartscher, Larry
Langerock, Josh Luke, and Shannon Luke.
Absent:
Peter Preheim.
Officers
Present:
Adam Shaw, Superintendent; Chad Allison, Secondary Principal; and Aaron
Thompson, Business Manager.
Absent:
None.
Guests
Present:
None.
Action
11/12-8: Agenda – On
motion by Langerock, second by Josh Luke to amend the agenda to the
following: 19 – Open Enrollment Pick-up Locations, 20 – Adjourn; and
then to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-9: Minutes – On
motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to approve the previous month’s
minutes. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-10: Financial Reports – On
motion by Bartscher, second by Josh Luke to approve the financial reports
of the District as shown in Table 1 (to be published in paper). Motion
carried.
Action
11/12-11: Bills for Consideration – On
motion
by Langerock, second by Bartscher to approve the following claims against
the District for the month of August, 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.
School
Board member Larry Langerock asked if the school will be meeting with any
area schools regarding staff sharing or a sports coop. There was also a
reminder of the ASBSD/SASD annual convention.
Aaron
Thompson gave the Business Manager report. He gave information on
transportation issues, and the Consolidated Application.
Chad
Allison gave the Secondary Principal report. He informed the Board on the
Fall Sports meeting, a push to increase the State’s sales tax by one
cent per dollar, the school’s Open House (August 22nd
from 5:00 to 7:00 pm), and the first day of school (August 23rd,
with a 12:30 pm dismissal).
Adam
Shaw gave the Superintendent report. He gave the Board information on
building projects, Preschool updates, PTO involvement, and a school board
work session.
Resolution
11/12-12: Approve Policies –
Let it be hereby resolved that on motion by Bartscher, second by Josh Luke
to approve the following policies as presented to the Marion School Board
of Education: Policy KED (Public Complaints about Federal Programs);
Policy KHC (Distribution / Posting of Promotional Materials); Policy KBC
(News Media Relations); Policy KCD (Gifts and Donations to Schools);
Policy JICB (Confiscated Items); Policy JICFA & JICFA-R (Hazing);
Policy KBAA & KBAA-R (Public Records); Policy JFBC (High School
Tuition to Other School Districts); Policy JICA (Student Dress and
Grooming); Policy JM & JM-R (Student Awards, Honors, and
Scholarships); Policy JEA (Compulsory Attendance Ages); Policy JNN (NovaNet
/ Credit Recovery); Policy JECC & JECC-E (Concussions). A copy of the
policies will be kept on file in the Business Office and on the Marion
School website. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-13: School Policy Amendments –
On motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to amend the following
policies as presented to the Board: B-51 to JLF, JLF-E, & JLF-R; and
A-1 to AEA & AEA-R. A copy of these amended policies will be available
to the public in the Business Office and on the Marion School website.
Motion carried.
The
Board discussed Marion School District’s AYP results.
The Board acknowledged alternative instruction requests from Family
A and Family B.
Action
11/12-14: Gas/Diesel Quotes –
On motion by Josh Luke, second by Langerock to accept the fuel quotes from
Schmidt Country, DBA Marion Oil, for 10% ethanol gasoline and road diesel
at $0.01 below pump price, less Federal taxes, for the 2011/2012 fiscal
school year. Motion carried.
Resolution
11/12-15: Approve FY2012 Budget
– Let it be resolved, that on motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher,
the School Board of the Marion School District #60-3, after duly
considering the proposed budget and its changes thereto, to be published
in accordance with SDCL 13-11-2 hereby approves and adopts its proposed
budget and changes thereto, to be its Annual Budget for the fiscal year
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The adopted Annual Budget levy
requests are as follows: General Fund - $2.388/$1000 for AG, $3.965/$1000
for OO, $8.491/$1000 for OTH/UTIL, $40,000 General Fund Opt-Out (maximum
is $150,000); Capital Outlay - $2.70/$1000; Special Education -
$1.40/$1000; Pension Fund - $0.30/$1000. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-16: Approve Contract
– On motion by Langerock, second by Josh Luke to approve Steven Gors’
contract as Asst. Football Coach for the 2011/2012 fiscal school year in
the amount of $1,800.50. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-17: Approve Contract
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Josh Luke to approve John Kippes’
contract as Social Studies Teacher for the 2011/2012 fiscal school year in
the amount of $28,300.00. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-18: Approve Contracts
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Josh Luke to approve the following
extra-curricular contracts of John Kippes for the 2011/2012 fiscal school
year: Asst. Track Coach in the amount of $1,108.00, Quiz Bowl Advisor in
the amount of $554.00, and Student Council Advisor in the amount of
$1,385.00. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-19: Open Enrollment Pick-up Locations
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to designate the following
pick-up points for busses coming into the Marion School District: Marion
pick-up location – Donlan’s, Monroe pick-up location – Fire Hall /
Community Center, Dolton pick-up location – City Hall. The designated
pick-up location for Marion’s school bus traveling into Parker will be
at the Get N’ Go. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-20: Adjourn – On
motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to adjourn the school board
meeting at 8:26 pm. Motion carried.
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The
Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, August
11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 12 members in
attendance.
Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, Central Farmers, City EDC
Kari Muller, Donlan’s Foodland, Marion Record, Postmaster Diane
Schoenwald, Saunders Chiropractic, Smith Insurance, Southeastern Electric
and Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic.
Kari
Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the July 14th
meeting minutes and a financial report.
Motion was made by Don Jacobson, seconded by Jan Williams to
approve both as presented.
Motion carried.
Discussion
was held on the promotional drawing for the month of September.
The decision was made to hold a drawing for $25 Marion Bucks.
Information
was provided on the MHS Homecoming.
Coronation will be held on September 19th, with the home
volleyball match on the 22nd and football game on the 23rd.
The decision was made to have the organization work the gates at
the football game.
It was advised the school’s Open House will be held on August 22nd
from 5p-7p, with the first day of school on August 23rd.
An
SEFP facilitator report was distributed and reviewed.
Additional information was presented on business stats for the SEFP
Area, Sioux Falls MSA and South Dakota.
Follow-up
discussion was held on changes occurring with the Marion Post Office.
It was advised the Marion carriers will be moved to the Parker Post
Office effective August 13th.
Dick Donlan conveyed information received from Sen. Thune’s
office regarding the changes.
Additional discussion was held on the reduced level of the Marion
Post Office and the impact to the postmaster/postmistress.
The
next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on September 8, 2011 at the Tieszen
Memorial Home.
The
City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in special session on
Monday, August 22, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the City
Building with the following council members present: Brian Burge, Mike
Ellefson, Jeff Jeno, Dick Luke and Rick Nelson, together with the Mayor
Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller.
Also attending the meeting was City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle.
Absent: none.
The
regular September Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7th
due to the Labor Day holiday.
The
evening was spent preparing the 2012 City Budget.
Motion
was made by Ellefson, seconded by Nelson to adjourn at 10:04 p.m.
Motion carried.
The
City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in special session on
Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the City
Building with the following council members present: Brian Burge, Mike
Ellefson, Jeff Jeno, Dick Luke and Rick Nelson, together with the Mayor
Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller.
Also attending the meeting was City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle.
Absent: none.
Additional
preparation of the 2012 City Budget was completed.
Motion was made by Luke, seconded by Nelson to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Motion carried.
9/5 |
LABOR DAY - City Office Closed | |
9/7 |
City Council Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
9/8 |
B
& P Organization Meeting
Ambulance Meeting |
12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
9/19 |
Homecoming
Coronation
Legion Meeting |
7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. |
9/23 |
Homecoming Parade | 1:00 p.m. |
9/23 |
FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN | |
9/28 |
Marion Development Foundation Meeting |
12:00 p.m. |
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