The Marion City Times

June 4, 2007 City Council Proceedings

The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Dee Herlyn, Jeff Jeno, Bill Konda, Judy Schlunsen and Dave Viet, together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller. Keith Weber arrived at 7:20 p.m. Also attending the meeting were City Superintendent Larry Hopf and City Maintenance employee Dustin Sulzle. City Attorney Jeff Cole was present from 7:15 p.m. – 7:32 p.m. Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present from 7:42 – 8:11 p.m. Absent: none.

Brad Schardin was present and provided information on the 2007 Car Show to be held during the Summer Celebration. Schardin requested permission to hold the show on an approximate 2-block section of Broadway Avenue. Council approval was given for this request.

Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Konda to enter into Executive Session for contractual matters at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor declared to come out of Executive Session at 7:32 p.m.

Follow up discussion was held on the formation of a Marion Community Fire Department. City Attorney Cole advised state statute allows for a non-profit group of the three entities to be set up by contract/ agreement. The decision was made to have a meeting with representatives of each entity present and go from there.

Mayor Globke provided information on a manhole rehabilitation process and cured in place pipe process for sewer lines. Globke, Hopf, Sulzle and Muller attended a seminar in Centerville in May that covered this information. Various details regarding the processes were discussed, as well as whether or not they might work for some areas in town. It was advised the City would consult with their engineer on this information.

Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present and distributed a monthly law enforcement report for the month of May. Nogelmeier advised they have completed their 2008 budget and the hourly contracted rate for the department’s services will be going up by $1.24.

Follow up discussion was held on the issue with stray cats in town. Information was provided from Second Chance Rescue Center. Various possible means to alleviate the issue were discussed, with the decision made to have Muller obtain additional information from Second Chance.

Hopf advised the roof on the north side of the water plant is starting to leak. Hopf was advised to obtain estimates from LPL Construction for roof replacement, as well as remodeling the north half of the plant.

Discussion was held on information received from a water tank/tower company regarding maintenance/ repair projects on the City’s tower. The decision was made to have Hopf obtain additional information from that company, as well as have Muller check into companies used by other municipalities.

Concerns regarding the new emergency warning sirens were discussed. It was advised that adjustments will be made.

Follow up discussion was held on acquiring property for the development of a Veteran’s Memorial Park. Various factors were discussed, including financing, fundraising and design. Additional research on the matter will be completed.

Discussion was held on the swimming pool rates, with the decision made to leave them as they were set in March. It was advised the pool crack repair project is underway. The tentative open date for the pool, weather permitting, is June 12^th.

Hopf advised there is an individual interested in purchasing the metal from the City’s landfill. The decision was made to have Muller check into companies used by other municipalities before making a decision.

Discussion was held on nuisance properties. Muller will get with the Sheriff’s Department and direct notices to the properties in violation of the ordinance(s) as the addresses are submitted.

A change to the 2007 Appointments was made. Jeff Jeno will replace Keith Weber as the Zoning Board Council rep.

Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Jeno to renew the health insurance through Wellmark/Blue Cross. Motion carried.

Information was provided on Elected Officials Workshops to be held in Brandon on June 28^th and Pierre on July 13^th.

The Council will meet in special session on Thursday, June 14^th at 5:30 p.m.

A schedule of events for the Summer Celebration was distributed to all.

Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Herlyn to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. Motion carried.

June 11,  2007 School Board Proceedings

Pursuant to the call and the notice thereof, the School Board of the Marion School District # 60-3, Marion, Turner County, South Dakota met in regular session on the eleventh day of June, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

Members Present: Bialas, Koehn, Luke, Petersen, and Preheim. Absent: None.

Officers Present: Denise Fox – Superintendent; Adam Shaw – Dean of Students; and Aaron Thompson – Business Manager.  Absent: None.

Guests Present: Linda Kotzea; Larry Langerock; Christina Wentzel; Kalah Matthies; and Kirby Huber.

Call to order was made by Vice President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, at 7:00 P.M.

Action 06/07-184: Agenda – On motion by Luke, second by Petersen to amend the agenda to the following: 17 – Offer Certified Contract; 18 – Amend Administrative Contract; 19 – Pay Year-End Bills; 20 – ASBSD Resolutions; 21 – Concerns; 22 – School Board Evaluation; 23 – Adjourn; and then to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-185: Minutes – On motion by Koehn, second by Luke to approve the previous month’s minutes and to acknowledge the receipt of the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative minutes. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-186: Financial Reports – On motion by Petersen, second by Koehn to approve the financial reports of the District as follows: (Beginning balance + receipts – disbursements = current balance) General Fund: $499,464.02 + $309,395.04 - $121,666.59 = $687,192.47; Capitol Outlay Fund: $316,915.35 + $100,179.19 - $7,337.77 = $409,756.77; Special Education Fund: $5,187.77 + $64,969.95 - $20,411.47 = $49,746.25; Pension Fund: $26,457.98 + $3,711.52 - $0 = $30,169.50; Food Services Fund: $2,142.02 + $5,724.70 - $8,376.25 = $(509.53); Trust & Agency Fund: $33,516.22 + $7,348.48 - $7,701.28 = $33,163.42; Unemployment Fund: $20,609.15 + $0 - $0 = $20,609.15. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-187: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Luke, second by Koehn to approve the following claims against the District for the month of June, and then to approve warrants to be issued in their payment. Motion carried.

There were no Delegations.

A Senior Project presentation was given by Kirby Huber, Marion High School Class of 2007, on building a computer / explaining the structure of a computer.

Math/Science teacher Linda Kotzea gave a Teacher Report explaining the bridges built for this year’s Physics Expo. Examples of these bridges were shown by 2007 Marion High School Seniors Christina Wentzel and Kalah Matthies.

Dean of Students Adam Shaw gave the Secondary Principal report. He shared a copy of the class schedule for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year with the Board. Mr. Shaw also informed the Board of the five Promethean Boards and new computers that the school had recently ordered.

Superintendent Denise Fox gave the Superintendent report. She informed the Board about open gym & library hours for the summer, the blood drive on May 18^th, classroom location changes for next year, new doors & carpets for the school, a Senior Class photos display, and the upcoming Marion Alumni Reunion. Mrs. Fox also informed the Board that the 2007/2008 consolidated application has been completed, and that she will be working on obtaining grant monies for technology and tobacco prevention during the upcoming school year.

Business Manager Aaron Thompson gave the Business Manager report. He informed the Board of the end-of-fiscal-year reports and budgets he has been preparing. Mr. Thompson also went over the current Capital Assets / Capitalization Policy and some revisions he wanted made to this policy.

Action 06/07-188: Capitalization Policy – On motion by Petersen, second by Koehn to approve the Capital Assets / Capitalization Policy as amended, with a copy of the Policy to be kept on file in the Business Office. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-189: Approve T-Cap Funding – On motion by Luke, second by Koehn to approve the T-Cap funding for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year as follows: $8,716.00 in funds to be used with $4,316.00 going toward K-12 Technology Professional Development, $2,300.00 used for High Schools That Work training for the Secondary Teachers, and $2,100.00 used for South Dakota Math Counts training for the Elementary Teachers. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-190: Personnel – On motion by Koehn, second by Petersen to go into executive session for the purpose of Personnel Matters at 8:02 P.M. Motion carried. Vice President of the School Board Peter Preheim declared out of executive session at 8:19 P.M.

Action 06/07-191: Approve Classified Contracts – On motion by Petersen, second by Luke to approve Classified Contracts for the following personnel for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year, with salaries to be published in July: Ranee Poppens – Educational Aide; Dustin Wolforth – Educational Aide; Linda Luke – Librarian Aide; Vicki Schardin – Administrative Secretary; Cyndy Weber – Receptionist; John Quenzer – Head Custodian; Shaun Faulkner – Custodian; Linda Whitham – Head Cook; Connie McManus – Cook / Food Service Manager; Connie McManus – Bus Driver; Brett Smith – Bus Driver; Jerry Schmidt – Van Driver. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-192: Approve Extra-Curricular Contracts – On motion by Koehn, second by Petersen to approve Extra-Curricular Contracts for the following personnel for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year, with salaries to be published in July: Jerry Kippes – Athletic Director/Boys Head Track Coach/Head Cross Country Coach; Ron Nelson – Head Volleyball Coach; Bruce Hansen – Assistant Volleyball Coach/Head Golf Coach; Adam Shaw – Head Wrestling Coach; Scott Meyer – Head Football Coach/Girls Head Track Coach/Student Council Advisor; Dustin Wolforth – Boys Head Basketball Coach/Assistant Football Coach; Kylea Waltner – Girls Head Basketball Coach; Linda Luke – Cheerleading Advisor; Sara Kettwig – Oral Interp Advisor; Linda Kotzea – Annual Advisor; Becky Mammenga – School Play Advisor; Janice Kraemer – Quiz Bowl Advisor; Nancy Grinde – Prom Advisor. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-193: Offer Certified Contract – On motion by Koehn, second by Luke to offer a certified contract for the position of K-12 Special Education Teacher to Janna Christiansen for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-194: Amend Administrative Contract – On motion by Petersen, second by Koehn to amend the contract of Denise Fox as Superintendent to amend the following: “The District will pay a housing allowance for the lump sum amount of $5,130.00 in lieu of Health Insurance for the 2007/2008 School Year.” Motion carried.

Action 06/07-195: Pay Year-End Bills – On motion by Koehn, second by Luke to authorize Business Manager Aaron Thompson to pay bills at the end of June, to fall within the 2006/2007 fiscal school year, with a listing of the bills to be available at the July, 2007 meeting. Motion carried.

Action 06/07-196: ASBSD Resolutions – On motion by Koehn, second by Luke to approve two resolutions to be submitted to the ASBSD, with a copy of these resolutions to be kept on file in the Business Office. Motion carried.

School Board Concerns: School Board President Joel Bialas gave a concern on status of the school funding lawsuit with the State of SD. School Board member Peter Preheim gave a concern on the possibility of having school board members, school faculty, and community members from different towns meet with our area State Legislators. School Board member Danny Koehn gave a concern on open gym schedules, and questions on open gym were discussed.

Action 06/07-197: School Board Evaluation – On motion by Koehn, second by Luke to go into executive session for the purpose of School Board Members’ Evaluation at 9:09 P.M. Motion carried. President of the School Board Joel Bialas declared out of executive session at 9:29 P.M.

Action 06/07-198: Adjourn – On motion by Luke, second by Koehn to adjourn the School Board Meeting at 9:30 P.M. Motion carried.

June 14,  2007 Business & Professional Organization Proceedings

The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 13 members in attendance.

The May 10^th meeting minutes and a financial report were distributed. Motion was made by Queena Getskow, seconded by Germaine Stratton to approve both as presented. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the promotional drawing for the month of July. Donlan’s Foodland will donate a ‘loaded’ picnic basket. The drawing will be held in early July.

The monthly Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project facilitator report was distributed. Duane Tieszen, SEFP board member, reported on additional SEFP information.

Dick Luke, Marion Development Foundation president, reported on local development.

Paul Engbrecht gave a report on the Tieszen Memorial Home’s apartment expansion.

Dr. Peter Preheim, Marion School Board member, advised the school staff is full. Preheim stated they are optimistic and happy with the administration.

The decision was made to place the drawing box for the June promotion at the Alumni Banquet registration desk at the school on Friday.

The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on July 12, 2007 in the City Meeting Room.

June 14,  2007 City Council Proceedings

The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in special session on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Bill Konda, Dave Viet, Jeff Jeno and Keith Weber together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Deputy Finance Officer Katheryn Tieszen. Absent: Dee Herlyn and Judith Schlunsen.

At 5:35 P.M. a Public Hearing was held to consider the Marion Firemen’s request for a One-Day Malt Beverage License for the Summer Celebration to be held at the Fire Hall on June 16, 2007 from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. Dick Luke representing the Fire Department was present. No one was present in opposition of granting the request. Motion was made by Weber seconded by Jeno to grant the request. Voting aye: Konda, Viet, Jeno and Weber. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on establishing a Veteran’s Memorial Park. The following motion was made by Viet, seconded by Jeno to purchase real property at 200 South Broadway Ave for $6500.00 for the purpose of establishing a City public Veteran’s Memorial Park pursuant to the authority given to the City by SDCL Chapter 9-38, and to authorize the Mayor to execute a purchase agreement with the seller of the real property, and to execute any and all legal documents to obtain this real property for that public purpose. Motion carried upon roll call vote.

Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Viet to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried.

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