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June 2008 Newsletter
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Volume 6, Issue 6 |
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v June City Council Proceedings v June Business & Professional Organization Proceedings v June School Board Proceedings vJuly
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The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, June 2, 2008, 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, 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. Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present from 7:15 p.m. – 7:27 p.m. Councilwoman Herlyn excused herself from the meeting at 8:45 p.m. and returned at 9:00 p.m. Absent: none.
Dave Kohl was present to address a concern over potholes on City streets. It was advised with the continuous rain, it has been difficult to effectively fill the holes. The Council advised the matter will be addressed as soon as conditions permit.
A citizen concern regarding a nuisance property was addressed. A citizen inquiry regarding zoning ordinances and property assessment was addressed.
A Public Hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. for Animal Permit Applications. An animal permit was submitted by Paul and Margie Luke to house 8 sheep & lambs, 2 horses, 1 burro and 12 hens at 205 E. 5th St. No one appeared in favor or in opposition of granting the permit. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Schlunsen to grant the permit. Motion carried. An animal permit was submitted by Dora Unruh to house two horses at North Nebraska St., near the ball diamond. No one appeared in favor or in opposition of granting the permit. Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Konda to grant the permit. Motion carried.
Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present and a monthly law enforcement report for the month of May was distributed and reviewed. It was advised the digital Speed Minder was placed in town last month as requested. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Herlyn to enter into Executive Session for legal matters at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor declared to come out of Executive Session at 7:23 p.m.
It was advised the Rate Analysis for the City’s water and sewer utilities had been sent into and approved by the State. An update was provided on income surveys returned to date.
The drainage issue behind S. Main Avenue was addressed. It was advised it has been too wet to do anything with this matter and weather/conditions permitting, action will be attempted next month.
An additional bid for repairs to South Cedar Avenue was presented and reviewed. Discussion was held on additional streets with similar repair needs. The decision was made to have the City complete repairs to the streets once things have sufficiently dried up. It was advised the Broadway Circle entrance to the Industrial Park is washing out on the north side. Hopf was advised to complete necessary repairs to the designated area, including fill & leveling. It was advised the tree branches on South Broadway are covering the street signs. Hopf was advised to take care of the necessary trimming.
Discussion was held on correspondence received from DENR regarding discharging at the lagoon. City Superintendent Hopf explained the reasons for, as well as the handling of, emergency discharge. Discussion was held on aeration and recirculating pumps, with no action taken.
Bids for three, separate City Building roof repair projects were presented and reviewed. The decision was made to have patching work completed this year and plan for recoating/resealing next year. Discussion was held on redoing the roof with rolled tin, with the decision made to have Hopf obtain estimates to present at the August budget meetings. It was advised the Bandstand will be used on the evening of June 20th for a class reunion.
An update was provided on the Veteran’s Memorial Park project. Globke advised the committee will be meeting on June 3rd and will have a design draft presented at the meeting. Discussion was held on having the sidewalk, curb & gutter put in. A previously obtained bid from LPL Construction was reviewed. Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Schlunsen to have the sidewalk, curb & gutter completed at 200 S. Broadway Avenue by LPL Construction. Voting aye: Viet, Herlyn, Schlunsen, Jeno, Weber. Abstaining: Konda. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on the swimming pool. It was advised the pool manager will pursue the floor painting project once the pool closes in August. Discussion was held on the wooden poles removed to the west of the pool. Hopf advised the removal was done as most were rotting. Alternative solutions for blocking the area off for designated parking were discussed, with the decision made to have Hopf determine a workable replacement to the posts. Discussion was held on partnering with the school for delivery of the weekly pool samples to Sioux Falls, as it was advised the school has an individual traveling to Sioux Falls daily for the transport of students. Muller was advised to coordinate with the school on the matter.
The decision was made to order street signs identifying the location of the City pool and City park. Globke, Weber and Hopf will coordinate placement of the signs.
An inquiry on taking two, rundown pickup campers at the landfill was presented and discussed, with the decision made to accept the items and assess the associated landfill fees.
Fire Department consolidation was discussed, with no action taken. Muller was advised to look into requirements for newer council members to complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100 and IS 700 courses. Globke addressed disaster plan needs, including securing items such as cots. The decision was made to contact the County Emergency Manager regarding the matter.
Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Herlyn to approve the City Council Committees and appointments of City officials for 2008-2009 as presented by the Mayor. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES – First name on the list is the Chairperson of the Committee
Streets & Utilities: Bill Konda, Jeff Jeno, Dee Herlyn
Buildings & Equipment: Dave Viet, Bill Konda
Parks & Recreation: Judy Schlunsen, Keith Weber, Dee Herlyn
Restricted Use Facility: Jeff Jeno, Keith Weber
Personnel & Public Safety: Dave Viet, Judy Schlunsen
APPOINTMENTS
Finance Officer: Kari Muller
Deputy Finance Officer: Katheryn Tieszen
Economic Development Coordinator: Kari Muller
City Operations Superintendent: Larry Hopf
City Maintenance: Dustin Sulzle
Landfill Supervisors: Richard Knutson, Conrad Buse, Duane Kaufman
Police: Turner County Sheriff’s Department
Fire Chief: Dick Luke
City Attorney: Jeff Cole
Zoning Administrator: Rick Weber
Zoning Board Council Rep: Jeff Jeno
Zoning Board: Jim Gesick, Scott Park, Allen Schrag, Rick Waltner, Richard Wieman
Library Committee: Erma Langerock (chairperson), Martha Gesick, Lynette Preheim, Linda Luke (coordinator/school librarian)
Motion was made by Schlunsen, 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 24th and Pierre on July 11th.
The Council will meet in special session on Monday, June 9th at 5:30 p.m.
Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Viet to adjourn at 9:38 p.m. Motion carried.
The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in special session on Monday, June 9, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Dee Herlyn, Jeff Jeno, Judy Schlunsen, Dave Viet and Keith Weber, together with the Mayor Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller. Absent: Bill Konda.
A Public Hearing was held at 5:32 p.m. to consider the Marion Firemen’s request for a One-Day Malt Beverage License for the Summer Celebration Social to be held at the Fire Hall on June 21, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Present for the hearing was Dick Luke. No one appeared before the Council in favor or in opposition of granting the license. Motion was made by Schlunsen, seconded by Viet to approve the license. Voting aye: Viet, Schlunsen, Jeno, Weber. Voting nay: Herlyn. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on nuisance properties, with addresses found to be in violation of the ordinance(s) submitted to Muller. It was advised notices will be directed to the properties in violation.
Lon Lemme was present requesting a water hook-up to the vacant lot located at the intersection of Park Place Drive and Hieb Street. It was advised the matter will be placed on the July 7th agenda.
Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Viet to adjourn at 5:52 p.m. Motion carried.
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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 ninth day of June, 2008 at 7:00 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: Becky Mohr and Scott Meyer.
Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Joel Bialas, at 7:00 pm.
Action 07/08-138: Agenda – On motion by Preheim, second by Nelson to amend the agenda to the following: 18 – Legislative Issues, 19 – Concerns, 20 – Board Evaluations, 21 – Adjourn; and then to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-139: Minutes – On motion by Preheim, second by Nelson to approve the previous month’s minutes and to acknowledge the receipt of the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative minutes. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-140: Financial Reports – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to approve the following financial reports of the District: (Beginning balance + receipts – disbursements = current balance) General Fund: $633,157.94 + $260,450.96 - $130,923.94 = $762,684.96; Capitol Outlay Fund: $384,452.10 + $109,799.79 - $5,110.76 = $489,141.13; Special Education Fund: $30,346.58 + $66,644.43 - $21,001.86 = $75,989.15; Pension Fund: $32,580.27 + $3,665.96 - $0.00 = $36,246.23; Food Services Fund: $3,723.69 + $7,142.42 - $9,250.64 = $1,615.47; Trust & Agency Fund: $28,657.37 + $8,559.72 - $10,650.19 = $26,566.90; Unemployment Fund: $21,344.72 + $0 - $0 = $21,344.72. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-141: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Nelson, second by Koehn to approve the following claims against the District for the month of June, and then to approve checks to be issued in their payment. Motion carried. (Bills to be published in paper)
There were no Delegations.
Social Studies teacher Scott Meyer gave the Teacher Report. He informed the Board on the open gym and weight room usage for this summer.
Business Manager Aaron Thompson gave the Business Manager Report. He gave the Board information on the status of the Food Service fund and the General Fund excess fund balance percentage for the 2007/08 fiscal school year.
Secondary Principal Adam Shaw gave the Principal Report. He informed the Board on new laptops, the class schedule for the 2008/2009 school year, honor roll and perfect attendance reports, and the high school graduation.
Superintendent Denise Fox gave the Superintendent Report. She informed the Board on the Summer Reading Program and summer mini-sessions, building updates, professional development, State reports, the acceptance of the Algebra waiver and Technology Plan, and a letter from the Hurley School about meeting with their Board.
Resolution 07/08-142: Bullying Policy – Let it be hereby resolved that on motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to approve the second reading of the Marion School District Bullying Policy, with a copy of the policy available in the Business Office. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-143: Special Education Comprehensive Plan – On motion by Koehn, second by Langerock to approve the Special Education Comprehensive Plan, as presented by the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative, with a copy of the Plan available in the Business Office. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-144: Nurse Services Contract – On motion by Nelson, second by Preheim to approve the Nurse Services contract from Pioneer Memorial, with a copy of the contract available in the Business Office. Motion carried.
The following bids were received for the Marion School’s 1991 International school bus: Jason Kaufman, $30.00; Foreman Sales & Service, $500.00. The Board rejected both bids at this time in order to advertise for bids until the July School Board meeting.
Action 07/08-145: Pay Year-End Bills – On motion by Koehn, second by Langerock to authorize Aaron Thompson to pay year-end bills for the 2007/2008 school year prior to the regular July meeting. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-146: Amend Certified Contract – On motion by Koehn, second by Preheim to amend Meredith DeCou’s Counselor/Teacher contract to full-time in the amount of $34,550.00 for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-147: Approve Contract – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to approve the Physical Education contract of Jan Kraemer (31% contract) in the amount of $11,135.61 for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Roll call vote: Koehn – no, Langerock – yes, Nelson – no, Preheim – yes, Bialas – yes. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-148: Approve Contract – On motion by Koehn, second by Nelson to approve the Assistant Girls Basketball contract of Kylea Waltner in the amount of $1,490.50 for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-149: Approve Contract – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to approve the Assistant Volleyball contract of Janna Christiansen in the amount of $1,355.00 for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-150: Approve Contract – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve the Boys’ Basketball Cheerleading Advisor contract of Deann Schmidt in the amount of $474.25 for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 07/08-151: Legislative Issues – On motion by Preheim, second by Nelson to send the top 3 priority resolutions of the Marion School Board to the ASBSD with a copy of these resolutions available in the Business Office. Motion carried.
School Board Concerns: School Board member Danny Koehn had a concern on updating playground equipment. School Board member Larry Langerock asked on the status of Junior Kindergarten, and on the demolished property just east of the School. School Board Vice President Peter Preheim had a question on how much will be paid for the demolition project.
Action 07/08-152: School Board Evaluation – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to go into executive session for the purpose of School Board Evaluation at 8:45 pm. Motion carried. School Board President Joel Bialas declared out of executive session at 8:58 pm.
Action 07/08-153: Adjourn – On motion by Nelson, second by Preheim to adjourn the School Board Meeting at 8:59 pm. Motion carried.
The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 12 members in attendance.
The May 8th meeting minutes and a financial report were distributed and reviewed. Motion was made by Dr. Peter Preheim, seconded by Jan Williams to approve both as presented. Motion carried.
Nancy Larsen, SEFP facilitator, distributed her monthly facilitator report. Larsen reported SEFP is actively working on the Strategy for Sustainability into the 20th year. Information was provided from a poverty conference Larsen attended in May.
The promotional drawing for the month of July was discussed. The decision was made to hold a drawing for a patriotic lawn ornament, as donated by Getskow Pharmacy. The drawing will be held on Thursday, July 3rd.
Details for the Summer Celebration events were finalized.
Discussion was held on organization involvement with the Veteran’s Memorial project. Matters discussed included donating money, holding a membership fund drive, publicity and the need to raise awareness.
Preheim advised all school positions are filled with the exception of an Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach and a Prom Advisor.
The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on July 10, 2008 at the Tieszen Memorial Home.
7/4 |
INDEPENDENCE DAY | |
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7/7 |
City Council Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
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7/8 |
Lions Club Meeting |
12:00 p.m. |
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7/10 |
B
& P Organization Meeting
Ambulance Meeting |
12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
7/21 |
Legion Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
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7/26 |
STRATTON MEMORIAL POKER RUN | |
7/30 |
Marion Development Foundation Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
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