The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, February 7, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Mike Ellefson, Jeff Jeno, Bill Konda and Rick Nelson, together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller. Also in attendance: City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle, Brian Burge. Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present from 7:20 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Absent: Dee Herlyn, Dave Viet.

Sulzle provided a sewer project update, advising the manholes north of town have been marked and will be worked on within the next month.

Discussion was held on changing the sign on the south end of town from ‘25MPH Ahead’ to ‘35MPH Ahead’. Sulzle advised that it is a County sign and the TC Highway Superintendent is addressing the matter.

TC Sheriff Nogelmeier was present and the law enforcement report for January was distributed and reviewed. Discussion was held on miscellaneous law enforcement matters.

Additional discussion was held on digital speed signs, with Sulzle advising the sign that was to be ordered is no longer available. Information was presented on similar signs, with the decision made to order a sign with a 4-week battery.

Discussion was held on Broadway Avenue concerns and load limits. It was advised the City will look into renting an additional dump truck for short periods of time later this year to assist with street work completed by city personnel.

Follow-up discussion was held on insulating the east storage building. An updated bid for insulating the ceiling was presented and reviewed, with it advised the work would be done this summer.

Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Nelson to declare a 2-wheel utility trailer with winch and a Farmking 84” finishing mower as surplus property and place the items on an upcoming Wieman auction. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Jeno to declare police uniform pants, old monitors, keyboards, CPU’s, and miscellaneous office equipment as surplus property to be disposed of as deemed appropriate. Motion carried. A list of the surplus property will be kept on file in the Finance Office.

Swimming pool wages and rates were reviewed. The decision was made to place the ad in the paper seeking a manager and lifeguards for the upcoming pool season. It was also decided to run the ad for the Summer Help positions. It was advised that the Pool Manager, once hired, will be assisting with the hiring of lifeguards.

Follow-up discussion was held on filling the open Summer Rec Coordinator position. Discussion was also held on coordinating the concession stand work for the season.

Sulzle reported the metal/white goods at the landfill were recently baled. It was advised additional baling will be completed in the spring. Discussion was held on a request for dirt needed later this year, with it advised that the City will have some dirt available. The maintenance/mowing of the old landfill site was addressed.

Discussion was held on removing the old siren equipment located on a wall in the fire hall, with Sulzle advised to get with Golden West to verify any phone line connection and proceed accordingly.

Discussion was held on having the city obtain a credit card to be used for expenses such as training, conferences and miscellaneous equipment. The decision was made to obtain the necessary information and address the matter at the regular March meeting.

The following individuals were selected to serve as Judges and Clerks for any Municipal Election in 2011: Ward One – Rosella Schwartz, Eleanor Becker, Rita McVay; Ward Two – Martha Gesick, Myrtle Rasmussen, Sharon Weber; Ward Three – Janice Loof, Grace Duerksen, Ella Tieszen. In the event of a citywide election, Rosella Schwartz would serve as Judge with a Clerk selected from the other two wards. Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Nelson to approve the Judges and Clerks as appointed. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Nelson to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried.

The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 12 members in attendance. Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, City EDC Kari Muller, Luke H/C/P, Marion Record, Postmaster Diane Schoenwald, Rex’s Plumbing, Saunders Chiropractic, SEFP, Southeastern Electric, Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic and Tieszen Memorial Home.

The 1/13/11 meeting minutes and a financial report were distributed, with both approved as presented.

Discussion was held on the promotional drawing for the month of March. The decision was made to hold a drawing for $25 in gold dollars, as donated by the Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic. The drawing will be held on March 11^th.

Nancy Larsen, SEFP facilitator, distributed and reviewed her monthly facilitator report. Larsen advised two 1^st Dollar of Profit presentations were held on January 27^th. Additional information was presented on completed, as well as upcoming, Energizing Entrepreneurs Workshops. A reminder was given for the 14^th Annual SEFP Investor Reception to be held on March 2^nd in the Bridgewater Fire Hall.

Muller advised the Marion Development Foundation received notification of a successful submission for a $5000 grant from Golden West. The annual meeting of the MDF will be held on March 24^th.

Larsen informed the group of an upcoming fundraiser for the Legion and Legion Auxiliary. A soup supper will be held on February 26^th.

Schoenwald informed the group that the District wrestling tournament will be held in Parker this Saturday, with the Region tournament being held the following weekend in Tea. Basketball District tournaments follow, with the girls’ held the week of February 21^st and the boys’ held the following week. Discussion was held on the proposed 10% cut to education funding.

The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2011 at the Tieszen Memorial Home.

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 fifteenth day of February, 2011. Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, at 5:00 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: Rick Nelson, Donald Cotton, Vonda Cotton, John Even, Keith Engbrecht, Diane Engbrecht, and Cassandra Engbrecht.

Action 10/11-81: Agenda – On motion by Luke, second by Bartscher to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-82: Minutes – On motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to approve the previous month’s minutes, and to acknowledge receipt of the Cornbelt Cooperative Minutes. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-83: 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 10/11-84: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Koehn, second by Bartscher to approve the following claims against the District for the month of February, and then to approve checks to be issued in their payment. Motion carried. (Bills to be published in paper)

John Even had questions on schedules and possible teacher cuts.

Stephanie Haiar gave the Student Report. She had gathered student input on school spirit, including dances and dress-up days. She also wanted the Board to give their thoughts on raising school spirit, as well as student and parent involvement.

There were no Teacher Reports.

School Board President, Peter Preheim, asked the Board to consider having a special meeting next month, for the purpose of a public meeting and also an executive session for personnel matters.

Aaron Thompson gave the Business Manager report. He informed the Board that he has been working closely with Mr. Shaw on following State Legislative bills, starting the 2011/2012 budget, and possible cuts for next year.

Chad Allison gave the Secondary Principal report. He informed the Board on Students of the Month, professional meetings, AP classes, parent-teacher conferences, and FCCLA/FFA weeks. Mr. Allison also gave the Athletic Director report, which included Athletes of the Month, District and Region events for winter sports, and the 2011 football schedule. He also informed the Board that Marion will be hosting the Cornbelt Conference Volleyball Tournament starting in fall 2011.

Adam Shaw gave the Superintendent report. He wanted to thank Tim Lund for donating his time by installing cabinets and countertops in the Teacher Workroom. Mr. Shaw also gave the Board information on building projects and upcoming technology purchases, SD Legislative updates, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, DIAL preschool screening, Pennies for Patients, and a discussion with Parker Superintendent Keith Buckridge on possible sharing of staff.

The School Board acknowledged the first reading of the School Attorney Policy. A copy of the policy will be made available to the public once the policy has been approved.

Action 10/11-85: Amend Board Policies – On motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to amend the following Board policies: B-33 to BEDG; B-27 to BAA; B-28 to BAA-E; B-36 to BFG; B-24, B-25, & B-26 to BEDD; B-54 to KLB; B-55 to KLB-E; T-4, T-5, & T-6 to KLD; and T-7, T-8, T-9, T-10, T-11, T-12, T-13, & T-14 to KLD-E. 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 10/11-86: Advanced Ed Discussion – On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to allow the Administration to proceed with using Advanced Ed for a school improvement process. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-87: Amend Administrative Contracts – On motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to amend Administrative Contracts to include a $1,000 penalty for a resignation after June 1. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-88: Offer Administrative Contracts – On motion by Luke, second by Bartscher to offer two-year contracts to Adam Shaw as Superintendent/Elementary Principal/Special Ed. Director and Chad Allison as Secondary Principal/Athletic Director; also to offer an extension on Aaron Thompson’s contract as Business Manager for one year, to include the 2012/2013 fiscal school year. Salary amounts will be determined at a later date. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-89: Approve Technology Plan – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to approve the 2011-2014 Marion School Technology Plan as presented to the Board. Motion carried.

Action 10/11-90: Adjourn – On motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to adjourn the school board meeting at 6:32 pm. Motion carried.