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June 2011 Newsletter
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Volume 9, Issue 6 |
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v June City Council Proceedings v June Business & Professional Organization Proceedings v June School Board Proceedings vJuly
Calendar of Events |
The
City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on
Monday, June 6, 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, Rick Nelson and Dave Viet, together with the Mayor
Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller.
Also attending the meeting was City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle.
City Engineer Jon Fischer was present from 7:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.
Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present from 7:50 p.m.
– 8:10 p.m.
Absent: none.
The
regular July City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5th
due to the July 4th holiday.
A
Public Hearing was held at 7:15 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 18, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m.
No one appeared before the Council in favor or opposition of
granting the license.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Burge to approve the
license.
Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.
An
update on the Utility Improvement projects was provided by City Engineer
Fischer.
Discussion was held on work completed on Park Avenue and seeding
work to be completed along 5th
Street.
Fischer advised he will be meeting in Marion with the contractor
regarding the 2009 project fixes.
Discussion was held on putting in ‘valleys’ on Washington
Street and Center Avenue.
Fischer
provided information on the Safe Routes to School program.
Council interest was expressed in pursuing the matter when the next
round of funding becomes available.
Heather
Hofer and Cam Becker, representing the Marion Area Community Club, were
present and requesting permission to place a ‘Twin Fields, Home of the
Marion Bears’ sign in the city park.
A mock-up of the sign was distributed and various possible
locations were discussed.
Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Jeno to allow the Marion Area
Community Club to place a sign in the park on the back of the electrical
panel.
Voting aye: Burge, Jeno, Nelson, Viet.
Abstaining: Ellefson.
Motion carried.
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Sheriff Nogelmeier was present and the law enforcement report for May was
distributed and reviewed.
Nogelmeier provided information on the Marion Ambulance’s bike
rodeo event.
Discussion was held on the damage to the women’s restroom at the
park.
A reminder was given for the Summer Celebration events.
Discussion
was held on mowing/maintenance of a railroad lot along Wagner Avenue, with
the decision made to have the city mow the lot.
Discussion
was held on street repairs, with an update on scheduled repairs provided
by Sulzle.
Discussion was held on utilizing gravel for the broken-up areas on
some roads.
A
request was received from Ryan Wieman to allow him to place a culvert
behind his property located at 405 S. Main Avenue.
Discussion was held on various matters, including drainage and
maintenance.
The decision was made to allow the culvert to be put in provided it
is an approved size, the adjacent neighbors to the north and south agree
to the culvert, and Wieman maintains the culvert at all times.
Burge
advised he talked to BNSF regarding the condition of the railroad
crossings on Main Avenue.
It was advised the city would be permitted to do street work up to
the crossing.
Sulzle will meet with Central Farmers to determine interest in the
project.
Discussion
was held on a drainage ditch matter, with it advised the property owner
would be responsible for having work completed.
A
fire hydrant inquiry was addressed, with no action taken.
The
condition of the street grates at the intersection of 4th
Street and Juniper Avenue was discussed, with the decision made to have
the grates rebuilt for safety reasons.
It
was advised the township will be graveling the road by the big ballfield.
The decision was made to have them complete the city’s portion of
the road as well.
Discussion
was held on speed/safety concerns on the road going to the pool and park.
The suggestion was made to place a speed bump on the road.
The decision was made to place STOP signs at the 3-way
intersection.
Discussion
was held on dead trees at the park, with the decision made to cut them
down this fall.
Ellefson
advised that Luke Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was requesting to
sponsor a Free Swim Day at the pool on Saturday, June 18th.
Council permission was given for the request.
The decision was made to have the pool open in the evening on
Friday, June 17th.
Discussion
was held on opening up the entrance to the back park for the Bear Crawl
event during the Summer Celebration, with the decision made to allow it
only if there is no water going across the spillway.
Sulzle
advised of 2 camper pads that are currently out of order due to the
GFI’s needing to be fixed.
Kettwig Electric is scheduled to complete the repairs this week.
Globke
advised the results of the State’s inspection of the landfill were
received and everything is in compliance.
Discussion
was held on the City’s health insurance renewal.
Information was provided from both Wellmark/Blue Cross and
Dakotacare.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Viet to renew the health
insurance through Wellmark/Blue Cross.
Motion carried.
Information
was provided on the Elected Officials workshop to be held in Pierre on
July 14th.
Motion
was made by Nelson, seconded by Jeno to accept and approve the 2010 Annual
Report presented by Finance Officer Muller.
Motion carried.
Discussion
was held on the city’s zoning board format, with the decision made to
amend the ordinance covering number of members.
Motion
was made by Ellefson, seconded by Nelson to adjourn at 9:26 p.m.
Motion carried.
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“ Growing older is not upsetting; being perceived as old is.”Kenny Rogers |
The
Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, June 9,
2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 17 members in
attendance.
Businesses present were: City Economic Development Coordinator, CPA
Heather Hofer, Donlan’s Foodland, Farmers State Bank, Getskow Pharmacy,
Luke H/C/P, Marion Record, Marion School, Postmaster Diane Schoenwald,
Rex’s Plumbing, Saunders Chiropractic, Schmidt Country, SEFP,
Southeastern Electric, Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic and Tieszen Memorial
Home.
Kari
Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the May 12th
meeting minutes and a financial report.
Motion was made by Queena Getskow, seconded by Heather Hofer to
approve both as presented.
Motion carried.
A Thank You card received from Aryss Langrock was read aloud.
Details
for the Summer Celebration events were finalized.
Schedule of Events posters and Bingo flyers were distributed to all
in attendance.
Discussion was held on the Bingo ‘blackout’ prize.
Motion was made by Rex VanHove, seconded by Dick Donlan to have the
organization provide one ‘blackout’ prize of $50.00 Marion Bucks.
Motion carried.
A reminder was given for additional workers needed for the Bingo
event on the 18th.
It was advised the Fire Department will have a truck at the Kiddie
Olympics for some water fun following that event.
Muller and Diane Schoenwald provided information on the
organization’s parade entry, with VanHove agreeing to drive the vehicle.
Bryan Luke advised that Luke Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is
sponsoring a Free Swim Day at the city pool on the 18th.
Nancy
Larsen, SEFP facilitator, distributed her monthly report, advising of 3
inquiries and 1 business plan for the month of May.
Larsen also provided information on recently held, as well as
upcoming, First Dollar presentations.
An
update was provided on the Capital for a Day event, for which Marion has
submitted an application.
Muller advised Mitchell was selected to host the event in June, and
that no event will be held in July & August.
The selections have not been made for the remaining two event
months of September and October.
Additionally, it was advised if a city is not selected to host the
event this year, their application is kept for the next year.
The
next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on July 14, 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
thirteenth day of June, 2011. Call to order was made by President of the
School Board, Peter Preheim, at 7:00 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.
Guests
Present:
Josh Luke.
Action
10/11-146: Agenda – On
motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to approve the agenda. Motion
carried.
Action
10/11-147: Minutes – On
motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to approve the previous month’s
minutes and to acknowledge receipt of the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative
minutes. Motion carried.
Action
10/11-148: 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
10/11-149: Bills for Consideration – On
motion
by Bartscher, 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. There
were no Teacher Reports.
School Board Vice President, Nicole Bartscher, informed the Board that several staff members wanted to thank the Board for their teacher appreciation gifts. School Board President, Peter Preheim, asked the Board to consider which committees they would be interested in serving on. He also gave information on the ASBSD Executive Director position, possible proposals to the State legislature, and No Child Left Behind issues.
Aaron
Thompson gave the Business Manager report. He gave the Board updates on
the Consolidated Application, and on the 2011/2012 budget.
Chad
Allison gave the Secondary Principal report. He gave the Board information
on professional development, summer school students on NovaNet, Drivers’
Education, and a Weather Net program through KELO. Mr. Allison also gave
the Athletic Director report, including information on State Golf &
State Track results, concussion guidelines, Athletic Parents’ Night for
fall sports (August 8 at 6 pm), and an FCA football camp.
Adam
Shaw gave the Superintendent report. He informed the Board on building
updates, the ASBSD/SASD Joint Conference, pre-school program updates, REAP
funding, the Marion Alumni reunion, roof leak issues, a possible combined
school play with Parker High School, and a survey he will put together
regarding coops or sharing with the Parker School District.
The
Board of Education recognized the first reading of the Graduation Diploma
Policy.
Action
10/11-150: School Policy Amendments –
On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to amend the following
policies as presented to the Board: A-9 to CC, S-34 to KDA and KDA-R, A-22
to KI, and KJC (from the Athletic Handbook regarding Wednesday evening and
Sunday activities). A copy of these amended policies will be available to
the public in the Business Office and on the Marion School website. Motion
carried.
Resolution
10/11-151: Supplemental Budget Resolution
– Let it be resolved, that on motion by Koehn, second by Bartscher, the
School Board of the Marion School District, in accordance with SDCL
13-11-3.2 and after duly considering the proposed supplemental budget,
hereby approves and adopts the following supplemental budget in total: Appropriations
– Special Education Fund (22 1221 000 319 – Professional Services),
$9,000.00. Means
of Finance
– Special Education Fund (22 1972 000 – Medicaid), $9,000.00. Motion
carried.
Action
10/11-152: Personnel –
On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to go into executive session
for the purpose of Personnel Matters at 8:48 pm. Motion carried.
President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, declared out of
executive session at 9:02 pm.
Action
10/11-153: Vacation Buy-Back –
On motion by Preheim, second by Bartscher to compensate Superintendent
Adam Shaw $2,000.00 for 11 unused vacation days on his 2010/2011 contract.
Motion carried.
Action
10/11-154: Approve Certified Contract
– On motion by Langerock, second by Luke to approve Steve Gors’
certified contract as Sixth Grade Teacher for the 2011/2012 fiscal school
year, with salary to be published in July, 2011. Motion carried.
Action
10/11-155: Approve Extra-Curricular Contract
– On motion by Koehn, second by Bartscher to approve Steve Gors’
extra-curricular contract as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the
2011/2012 fiscal school year, with salary to be published in July, 2011.
Motion carried.
Action
10/11-156: Approve Extra-Curricular Contract
– On motion by Luke, second by Langerock to approve Sara Kettwig’s
extra-curricular contract as Oral Interp Advisor for the 2011/2012 fiscal
school year, with salary to be published in July, 2011. Motion carried.
Action
10/11-157: Approve Extra-Curricular Contract
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to approve Sara Kettwig’s
extra-curricular contract as Wrestling Cheerleading Advisor for the
2011/2012 fiscal school year, with salary to be published in July, 2011.
Motion carried.
Action
10/11-158: Approve Extra-Curricular Contract
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Koehn to approve Brian Snyders’
extra-curricular contract as Student Council Advisor for the 2011/2012
fiscal school year, with salary to be published in July, 2011. Motion
carried.
Action
10/11-159: Approve Extra-Curricular Contract
– On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to approve Todd Obele’s
extra-curricular contract as Head Football Coach for the 2011/2012 fiscal
school year, with salary to be published in July, 2011. Motion carried.
Action
10/11-160: Amend Extra-Curricular Contract
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Luke to amend Todd Obele’s
extra-curricular contract from Asst. Boys Basketball Coach to Head Boys
Basketball Coach for the 2011/2012 fiscal school year, with salary to be
published in July, 2011. Motion carried.
Action
10/11-161: Approve Classified Contract
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to approve Todd Obele’s
classified contract as Educational Aide for the 2011/2012 fiscal school
year, with salary to be published in July, 2011. Motion carried.
Action
10/11-162: School Board Evaluation
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to go into executive
session for the purpose of School Board Evaluation at 9:10 pm. Motion
carried. President of the
School Board, Peter Preheim, declared out of executive session at 9:51 pm.
Action 10/11-163: Adjourn – On motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to adjourn the school board meeting at 9:52 pm.
Motion carried.
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7/5 |
City Council Meeting |
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7/14 |
B
& P Organization Meeting
Ambulance Meeting |
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7/18 |
Legion Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
7/27 |
Marion Development Foundation Meeting |
12:00 p.m. |
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