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July 2008 Newsletter
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Volume 6, Issue 7 |
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v July City Council Proceedings v July Business & Professional Organization Proceedings v July School Board Proceedings vAugust
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The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Jeff Jeno, Bill Konda, Judy Schlunsen, Dave Viet and Keith Weber, together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller. Also attending the meeting was City Superintendent Larry Hopf and City Maintenance employee Dustin Sulzle. City Attorney Jeff Cole was present from 7:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. Absent: Dee Herlyn.
Discussion was held on wind turbines in Residential-zoned areas, with no action taken. Discussion was held on a proposed re-zoning request. Present for the discussion was Ryan Wieman. The decision was made to consult with the Zoning Administrator on the matter. Discussion was held on large storage buildings in Residential-zoned areas, with the City Attorney directed to review the zoning ordinance(s) pertaining to the issue and provide feedback.
Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Konda to enter into Executive Session for legal matters at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor declared to come out of Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.
Ed Barr, owner/operator of The Back Woods, was present and seeking permission to close off the street directly south of his establishment for special events, such as car shows and motorcycle events. It was advised Barr will need to appear before the Council prior to each event in order for permission to be granted.
Turner County Sheriff’s Deputy Russ Nelson was present and a monthly law enforcement report for the month of June was distributed and reviewed. Discussion was held on various police matters.
An update was provided on the Veteran’s Memorial Park project. Present for the discussion was Dale Heemstra. Council decision was made to have the City issue payment for the required down payment to the monument company in order to save significantly on tax, with the Veteran’s Memorial Fund reimbursing the City.
An update was provided on the proposed sewer project. Mayor Globke advised he attended a meeting at the end of June in Pierre of the board reviewing grant requests. Copies of the subsequent award letter advising of Marion’s approved grant request of $500,000 were distributed to all.
The drainage issue behind S. Main Avenue was addressed. Discussion was held on various aspects relating to the matter, with the decision made to have Globke, Jeno & Hopf meet in the Juniper Avenue & 5th Street area on July 8th to determine the best approach to fixing the problem.
Discussion was held on privately owned land to the north of the City’s storage building on Main Avenue. It was advised there is no record of any easement given to the City and the property owner feels it is needed. Globke advised he will consult with City Attorney Cole on having an easement prepared.
Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Weber to install a water meter at the vacant lot located at the intersection of Park Place Drive and Hieb Street. Motion carried. City Superintendent Hopf was advised to order an additional water pump for the City’s use when pumping sewers. Discussion was held on the placement of meter pits on lots, with Hopf provided with guidance from the Council on proper placement.
It was advised the Senior Citizens Center members would like to construct a sidewalk ramp in the front of their building on Broadway Avenue. The proposed ramp would run to the north, extend 4 ½ feet and would have a 12 inch rise. It was advised the neighboring businesses have been contacted and approve of the ramp. Motion was made by Schlunsen, seconded by Konda to allow the ramp to be put in as described. Motion carried.
Hopf presented the proposed 2008 street oiling map. It was advised the proposed oiling is focused on the south end of town. A bid from Nowstrup Backhoe & Trenching for repairs to South Cedar Avenue was presented and reviewed. Discussion was held on various aspects of the repair project. Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Konda to accept the bid from Nowstrup Backhoe & Trenching to have the repairs completed on South Cedar Avenue. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on camper parking at the City Park. The decision was made to place a sign at the entrance to the park to provide the campers with information, as well as place various notices on the board located by the concession building.
Follow-up discussion was held on solutions for blocking off the area to the west of the swimming pool for designated parking. Council instructed Hopf and Sulzle to complete the project. Equipment needing replacement at the pool was addressed, with the decision made to have a detailed list presented for the August budget meetings.
Jeno advised the metal at the City’s landfill is scheduled to be picked up in the near future. Additionally, the City has been placed on the schedule for the tree-grinding service to be completed at the landfill.
Various nuisance property matters were addressed. The decision was made to consult with the City Attorney on taking further action on those properties not complying with notices given.
Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Viet to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried.
The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 8 members in attendance. Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, City Economic Development Coordinator, Farmers State Bank, Getskow Pharmacy, Marion Veterinary Clinic, SEFP and Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic.
Kari Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the June 12th meeting minutes and a financial report. Motion was made by Dr. Peter Preheim, seconded by Queena Getskow to approve both as presented. Motion carried.
The promotional drawing for the month of August was discussed. The decision was made to hold a drawing for $25 Marion Bucks, as donated by Farmers State Bank. The drawing will be held August 15th.
An overview of the Summer Celebration events was provided. It was advised that 30 prizes were given out to a maximum capacity crowd at the Free Bingo event. A big thank you is extended to businesses and individuals who donated a prize, as well as those who helped work the Bingo event.
The monthly Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project facilitator report was distributed and reviewed. Duane Tieszen, SEFP board member, provided information on the Dakota Rising project, of which SEFP is a finalist.
Muller advised all footage has been obtained for the KELO commercial and it will begin airing in the near future.
Preheim provided a school update, advising of the start of the new fiscal year and changes in the building, including painting and new lockers.
The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on August 14, 2008 at the Tieszen Memorial Home.
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“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” Sir Winston Churchill |
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 fourteenth day of July, 2008 at 6:30 pm for the purpose of a Budget Hearing for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year.
Members Present: Bialas, Koehn, Langerock, Nelson, and Preheim. Absent: None.
Officers Present: Denise Fox, Superintendent; Adam Shaw, Secondary Principal; and Aaron Thompson, Business Manager. Absent: None.
Guests Present: None.
Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Joel Bialas at 6:30 pm.
Action 07/08-156: Agenda – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
The 2008/2009 fiscal school year budget was discussed. No motions were made.
Action 07/08-157: Adjourn – On motion by Preheim second by Langerock to adjourn the School Board Meeting at 6:48 pm. 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 fourteenth day of July, 2008 at 6:49 pm.
Members Present: Bialas, Koehn, Langerock, Nelson, and Preheim. Absent: None.
Officers Present: Denise Fox, Superintendent; Adam Shaw, Secondary Principal; and Aaron Thompson, Business Manager. Absent: None.
Guests Present: None.
Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Joel Bialas, at 6:49 pm.
Action 07/08-158: Agenda – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to amend the agenda to the following: 18 – Thank Al’s Studio, 19 – Concerns, 20 – Adjourn; and then to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-159: Minutes – On motion by Koehn, second by Nelson to approve the previous month’s minutes and to acknowledge the receipt of the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative minutes. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-160: Financial Reports – On motion by Langerock, second by Preheim to approve the financial reports of the District as shown in Table 1 (to be published in paper). Motion carried.
Action 07/08-161: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Preheim, second by Nelson to approve the following claims against the District for the months of June and July, 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.
Business Manager Aaron Thompson gave the Business Manager Report. He presented the Board a copy of the Trust & Agency Activity Fund Balance Report for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year.
Secondary Principal Adam Shaw gave the Principal Report. He informed the Board on the Balanced Leadership Conference he attended, and that four new Promethean Boards will be ordered for the school.
Superintendent Denise Fox gave the Superintendent Report. She informed the Board on the staff evaluation process, Accreditation Certificates for the District, an upcoming Superintendent meeting in Pierre, Jr. Kindergarten / Preschool updates, and Continental Western safety updates. Mrs. Fox also suggested meeting on a different day next month; August 4th was chosen as the regular August Board meeting date.
Action 07/08-162: Approve FY2008 Funds Transfer - On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to transfer $5,000.00 cash from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund in the 2007/2008 fiscal school year budget. Motion carried.
The bus bid for the 1991 International School bus was further discussed. The Board wanted to pursue auctioning off the bus through Wieman Land & Auction.
Action 07/08-163: Surplus Items – On motion by Langerock, second by Preheim to declare desks, tables, books, and bus tires as surplus items to be disposed of as administration sees appropriate. A list of the items is to be kept in the Business Office. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-164: Approve Milk Bid – On motion by Koehn, second by Nelson to approve the Milk Bid with the escalator clause as provided by Avera PACE, for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-165: Approve Contract – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve the Prom Advisor contract of Becky Mohr in the amount of $813.00 for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-166: SDHSAA Ballot – On motion by Nelson, second by Preheim to vote for Terry Nebelsick on the SDHSAA 2008 Official Runoff Election Ballot. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed the June 18, 2008 meeting with the Hurley School Board of Education.
Action 07/08-167: Thank Al’s Studio – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock that the Marion Public School and Board of Education formally thank Al’s Studio for the replacement of the color photograph on the large plaque recognizing the Marion Band’s sweepstake award in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC in 1983. Motion carried.
School Board Concerns: School Board vice president Peter Preheim wanted to remind everyone of the ASBSD/ SASD joint convention in August. School Board member Danny Koehn had a concern on the window unit air conditioners, and possibly looking into portable air conditioners for the classrooms. School Board member Larry Langerock had a concern on open gym. School Board member Rick Nelson had a question about purchasing a new scorers table for the gym.
Action 07/08-168: Adjourn – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to adjourn the School Board Meeting at 8:35 pm. 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 fourteenth day of July, 2008 at 8:44 P.M.
Members Present: Bialas, Koehn, Langerock, Nelson, and Preheim. Absent: None.
Officers Present: Denise Fox, Superintendent; Adam Shaw, Secondary Principal; and Aaron Thompson, Business Manager. Absent: None.
Guests Present: None
Call to order was made by Business Manager Aaron Thompson at 8:44 pm.
The oath of office was given by Danny Koehn for a three year term. His certificate of election was also presented.
Official roll call was taken: Langerock – present; Nelson – present; Preheim – present; Bialas – present; Koehn – present.
Action 08/09-1: Agenda – On motion by Prehiem, second by Langerock to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-2: President of the School Board – Nominations were opened for President of the School Board of the Marion School District #60-3. On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to nominate Joel Bialas as School Board President for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried. Nomination cease on motion by Koehn, second by Nelson. Joel Bialas was elected School Board President for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-3: Vice President of the School Board – Nominations were opened for Vice President of the School Board of the Marion School District #60-3. On motion by Koehn, second by Langerock to nominate Peter Preheim as School Board Vice President for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried. Nomination cease on motion by Nelson, second by Koehn. Peter Preheim was elected School Board Vice President for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-4: Designations for the 2008/2009 Fiscal School Year – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to adopt the following designations/authorizations for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year:
A. adopt Robert’s Rules of Order as the official parliamentary procedure;
B. name the Marion Record as the official newspaper; Farmers State Bank as the official depository; the second Monday of every month as the official meeting date; to set Board Member compensation at $50.00 per meeting and Board President compensation at $60.00 per meeting; Kaufman Law Offices as the official legal counsel; per diem at the State rates; student meals for State events at $4 for breakfast, $5 for lunch, and $6 for dinner; mileage paid at the State rate; Substitute wages for teachers at $75; and to authorize the signature stamps of Business Official Aaron Thompson and School Board President Joel Bialas, and the electronic signature of Business Official Aaron Thompson;
C. name Business Official Aaron Thompson and/or the Administrative Secretary as the official Finance Officers for the Trust & Agency and Food Service funds;
D. name President Joel Bialas as the official Hearing Officer for the School Food Services;
E. set lunch prices as follows: K-5 students at $1.85, 6-12 students at $2.10, and adults at $3.00;
F. authorize Superintendent Denise Fox to close school for weather, health conditions, disease, and as deemed necessary to be played on radio station WNAX and television stations KELO, KSFY, and KDLT;
G. authorize Business Official Aaron Thompson to invest idle funds when available;
H. authorize Business Official Aaron Thompson to borrow funds when deemed necessary to pay obligated bills;
I. authorize Business Official Aaron Thompson to be the representative for Federal Surplus Property;
J. authorize Business Official Aaron Thompson to obtain price quotes for gas and diesel fuel for school vehicles and other items when deemed necessary;
K. authorize Business Official Aaron Thompson to be the representative for the Joint Powers Agreement with the State of South Dakota;
L. designate Superintendent Denise Fox as the administrator for federal programs;
M. designate $5,000.00 for the Imprest Fund;
N. set the admission prices for sporting events as follows: adults at $4.00, students at $2.00; double-headers to be set at $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students; season passes at $25.00 for students (anyone high school age and under), $50.00 for adults, and $80.00 for families; senior citizens (ages 62 and over) are eligible for free passes upon request;
O. approve the School Board Policy Book, as well as the Teacher and Student handbooks;
P. designate Superintendent Denise Fox as the truancy officer;
Q. approve the course of study and curriculum;
R. join the Emergency School Bus Mutual Assistance Pact with the State of South Dakota;
S. there were no requests for public school exemption;
T. authorization to apply to immigration and naturalization for permission to enroll non-immigrant alien students;
U. authorize the continuation of existing funds and accounts;
V. authorize Title I Teacher Dinah Jefferis and Superintendent Denise Fox as directors, and Business Official Aaron Thompson as fiscal agent for the Title I program;
W. designate Title I Teacher Dinah Jefferis as the homeless liaison. Motion carried.
School Board President Joel Bialas appointed Peter Preheim as Marion School Board of Education representative to the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year.
School Board President Joel Bialas appointed the following committees for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year:
Negotiations - Bialas, Koehn, Preheim – Alternate
Building/Grounds/Transportation - Koehn, Nelson, Langerock – Alternate
Finance and Food Services - Langerock, Preheim, Bialas – Alternate
Curriculum - Bialas, Nelson, Preheim – Alternate
Sports Committees:
Wrestling - Nelson, Koehn
Boys & Girls Basketball - Bialas, Langerock
Boys & Girls Track - Preheim, Nelson
Volleyball - Bialas, Koehn
Football - Nelson, Langerock
Golf - Bialas, Koehn
Cross Country - Preheim, Bialas
School Board President Joel Bialas appointed himself as the voting delegate to ASBSD/SASD and Peter Preheim as the alternate voting delegate.
School Board President Joel Bialas appointed Peter Preheim as the Board LAN Representative.
School Board Concerns: School Board member Rick Nelson had a concern on the status of the demolished site east of the school. School Board President Joel Bialas encouraged the Board to research teacher pay and benefits before the next session of teacher negotiations.
Action 08/09-5: Surplus Property Demolition – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to pay the Marion City Fire Department $500.00 for the demolition/controlled burn of the property on 303 E. 1st Street. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-6: Adjourn – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to adjourn the School Board Meeting at 9:25 pm. Motion carried.
8/4 |
City Council Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
8/11 - 8/14 |
Turner County Fair | |
8/11 |
MACC Enduro | |
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8/12 |
Lions Club Meeting |
12:00 p.m. |
8/14 |
B
& P Organization Meeting
Ambulance Meeting |
12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
8/16 |
Ball Tournament - Twin Fields | |
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8/18 |
Legion Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
7/30 |
Marion Development Foundation Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
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