The Marion City Times

May 4, 2009 City Council Proceedings

The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, May 4, 2009, 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’s Deputy Chris Rebelein was present from 7:11 p.m. – 7:21 p.m. Absent: none.

Motion was made by Herlyn, seconded by Jeno to transfer $7500.00 out of the General Fund Contingency account for placement in the Mayor & Council account. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Weber to adjourn at 7:13 p.m. Motion carried.

The Council reconvened at 7:14 p.m. and the following members took their Oath of Office: Ron Globke, Mayor for a 2 year term; Bill Konda, Councilperson for a 2 year term in Ward One; Dee Herlyn, Councilperson for a 2 year term in Ward 2; Jeff Jeno, Councilperson for a 2 year term in Ward Three. The Council took their seats as follows: Bill Konda, Dave Viet, Dee Herlyn, Judy Schlunsen, Jeff Jeno, Keith Weber.

Turner County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Rebelein was present and a monthly law enforcement report for the month of April was distributed and reviewed.

An update was provided on the sanitary sewer improvements project. Present for discussion on the matter were City Engineer Jon Fischer and Glen Rapp. Fischer reviewed the scope of the project and specific information pertaining to the trunk line, flow rates, infiltration and inflow. In addition, Fischer provided detailed comparison data on larger diameter pipe and associated costs. Rapp expressed concern over the proposed 12” trunk line, advising he believes it needs to be no smaller than an 18” line. Following additional discussion on the matter, the decision was made to add an attachment to the bid specs to allow for bidding the project with the 12” line, as well as an alternate 18” line. It was advised bid advertising will take place this month, with bid opening set for 5/28/09 at this time. Additional information was provided on railroad crossing permits and letters recently distributed to residents/landowners.

A citizen concern regarding stray cats was addressed. Present for the discussion was Dr. Pete Preheim. A letter to the Mayor & Council from a concerned citizen was also distributed and reviewed. Issues addressed included property issues and public health concerns. Mayor Globke advised efforts are being made by an individual to live-trap the cats for transfer to rural residences. Following additional discussion, the decision was made to have the City’s live traps placed in the designated area(s) to assist with catch-and-transfer efforts.

A Public Hearing was held at 8:30 p.m. for a 2009-2010 Package Off-sale malt beverage license for Deb’s Mini Mart. No one appeared in favor or in opposition of granting the license. Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Weber to approve the license. Voting aye: Konda, Viet, Schlunsen, Jeno, Weber. Voting nay: Herlyn. Motion carried.

A Public Hearing was held at 8:35 p.m. for a 2009-2010 Package Off-sale malt beverage license for Donlan’s Foodland. No one appeared in favor or in opposition of granting the license. Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Weber to approve the license. Voting aye: Konda, Viet, Schlunsen, Jeno, Weber. Voting nay: Herlyn. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on a plat brought before the Council for review and approval. Present for the discussion was Ryan Wieman. It was advised the plat is for the former Aberdeen Grain property. Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Herlyn to approve Muller signing the plat only after consulting with the City Attorney and receiving verification that the plat can be signed. Motion carried. It was advised that, pending verification, a public hearing may be required prior to plat approval.

Motion was made by Schlunsen, seconded by Herlyn to cast a unanimous vote for Dave Viet as President and Bill Konda as Vice President of the Council. Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.

Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Schlunsen to approve the City Council Committees and appointments of City officials for 2009-2010 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 Bommittee: Erma Langerock (chairwoman), Martha Gesick, Lynette Preheim, Linda Luke (coord.)

City Superintendent Hopf advised the city building roof repair is scheduled for mid-July.

Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Herlyn to set the 2009 pool rates as listed below. Motion carried.

Family season pass - $60.00

Adult single season pass - $35.00

Student single season pass - $30.00

Adult daily pass - $3.00

Student daily pass - $1.00

5 & under - Free

An update was provided on the Veteran’s Memorial Park project. It was advised the fence work has been completed. The landscaping work will be done on May 19^th, 20^th & 21^st.

Hopf advised the drains at the pool need to be updated to meet new Federal guidelines regarding drains/drain covers. Hopf provided information from a quote received from MC&R for this, in addition to other previously addressed pool repairs. Council authorization was given for MC&R to complete the work.

Motion was made by Herlyn, seconded by Konda to approve having Muller attend the annual Finance Officer’s School in Pierre on June 10-12, 2009. Motion carried.

It was advised the railroad crossing on Main Avenue is scheduled for repair by a BNSF crew this week.

Discussion was held on multiple properties in violation of the nuisance ordinances. It was advised notices will be directed to the properties in violation.

Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Konda to enter into Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. for personnel matters. Motion carried. The Mayor declared to come out of Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. and council thereupon adjourned.

May 11,  2009 School Board Proceedings

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 eleventh day of May, 2009 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: Nicole Bartscher, Derek Luke, and Taylor Wrighton.

Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Joel Bialas, at 7:00 pm.

Action 08/09-114: Agenda – On motion by Koehn, second by Preheim to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Action 08/09-115: Minutes – On motion by Nelson, second by Preheim to approve the April Board minutes and to acknowledge receipt of the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative minutes. Motion carried.

Taylor Wrighton and Derek Luke came before the Board to give their Senior Project Presentations.

Action 08/09-116: Financial Reports – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to approve the financial reports of the District as shown in Table 1 (to be published in paper). Motion carried.

Action 08/09-117: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to approve the following claims against the District for the month of May, 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 Reports: School Board Vice President Peter Preheim gave the Board information from a conference focusing on bullying prevention, an ASBSD meeting in Eagle Butte, ASBSD dues, legislative issues, and School Board committees. School Board member Dan Koehn had questions on grading of Senior Projects. School Board member Rick Nelson gave the Board information on the School’s east parking lot, and had questions about open gym and community keys. School Board President Joel Bialas presented a letter and Patriotic Employer Awards to Denise Fox and the Marion School District from the National Guard and Reserve.

Aaron Thompson gave the Business Manager Report. He gave the Board information on a conference in Pierre, and Health Insurance options for the School.

Action 08/09-118: Heath Insurance – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to pursue Wellmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield as the School’s group health insurance provider. Motion carried.

Adam Shaw gave the Secondary Principal Report. He informed the Board on students of the month, the Junior High / High School Spring Band Concert, and congratulated the students that participated in the Physics Expo. Mr. Shaw also gave the Athletic Director Report. He gave the Board athletic schedules for 2009/2010, updates on District changes, and informed that the new Girls’ Basketball uniforms are at the School.

Denise Fox gave the Superintendent report. She gave the Board information on the school flyer, the graduation program, Stimulus Fund uses, and Superintendent workshops. She also recognized Candace Raville for placing 2^nd in the 2009 Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators contest, and Linda Luke for Library Activities Week.

The Board of Education recognized the 2009 Marion High School Senior Class graduates.

Action 08/09-119: SDHSAA Ballot – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to vote for Eldon Marshall as the Native American Representative on the 2009 SDHSAA Ballot. Motion carried.

There was a canvass of the 2009 Marion School Board Election. The 2009/2010 Marion School District preliminary budget was discussed.

Action 08/09-120: Surplus Property – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to declare library books & CDs as surplus property to be disposed of as administration sees fit, with a list of the surplus property available in the Business Office. Motion carried.

The Board discussed trading in the 1999 Chevy Suburban for a newer Suburban and placing the 2005 Chevy Express Van on Craig’s List.

Action 08/09-121: Approve Negotiations – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to approve Certified Staff Negotiations for the 2009/2010 fiscal school year. Motion carried.

Action 08/09-122: Personnel – On motion by Preheim, second by Nelson to go into executive session for the purpose of Personnel Matters at 9:20 pm. Motion carried. President of the School Board, Joel Bialas, declared out of executive session at 9:30 pm.

Action 08/09-123: Resignations – On motion by Koehn, second by Langerock to accept the resignations of Dustin Wolforth as Assistant Football Coach and Scott Meyer as Social Studies Teacher & FB / Track coach, and to thank them for their years of service in their respective positions. Motion carried.

Action 08/09-124: Approve Certified Contracts – On motion by Langerock, second by Preheim to accept the following certified contracts for the 2009/2010 fiscal school year, with salaries to be published in July, 2009: Kylea Waltner – Jr. Kindergarten/Special Education Teacher; Kimberly Buseman – Kindergarten Teacher; Joyce Weber – First Grade Teacher; Sharlene Orcutt – Second Grade Teacher; Karri Wieman – Third Grade Teacher; Heidi Roth – Fourth Grade Teacher; Brett Smith – Fifth Grade Teacher; Sara Kettwig – Middle School & Computer Teacher / Special Ed. Director; Bruce Hansen – Science/History Teacher; Karla Harms – FACS Teacher; Marcia Harms – Art Teacher; Ben Irlbeck – Math Teacher; Jerry Kippes – Business Teacher / Tech Coordinator; Linda Kotzea – Math/Science Teacher; Becky Mohr – English/Journalism Teacher; Ronald Nelson – Agriculture/Science Teacher; Aaron Schmeling – Band/Vocal Teacher; Janna Christiansen – Special Education Teacher; Meredith DeCou – Counselor / Secondary Teacher; Dinah Jefferis – Title I Teacher; Janice Kraemer – Elem. PE Teacher; Sandra Tieszen – Elem. Vocal Teacher. Motion carried.

Action 08/09-125: Approve Classified Contracts – On motion by Nelson, second by Koehn to approve the following classified contracts for the 2009/2010 fiscal school year, with salaries to be published in July, 2009: Ranee Poppens – Instructional Aide; Dustin Wolforth – Instructional Aide; Linda Luke – Librarian Aide; Linda Whitham – Head Cook; Rosalie Evans – Cook/FS Manager; Vicki Schardin – Administrative Secretary; Cyndy Weber – Receptionist; John Quenzer – Custodian; Shaun Faulkner – Custodian; Rosalie Evans – Bus Driver; Brett Smith – Bus Driver; Jerry Schmidt – Preschool Driver; and Tim Russell – Special Education Driver. Motion carried.

Action 08/09-126: Offer Extra-curricular Contracts – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to offer the following extra-curricular contracts for the 2009/2010 fiscal school year, with salaries to be published in July, 2009: Jerry Kippes – Head Track Coach / Head Cross Country Coach; Ronald Nelson – Head Volleyball Coach; Janna Christiansen – Asst. Volleyball Coach; Bruce Hansen – Head Golf Coach; Adam Shaw – Co-Head Wrestling Coach; Dean Schoenwald – Co-Head Wrestling Coach; Dustin Wolforth – Head Boys Basketball Coach; Ben Irlbeck – Head Girls Basketball Coach / Student Council Advisor; Linda Luke – FB/Wrestling Cheerleading Advisor; Troy McKenney – Asst. Football Coach; Erik Sommervold – Asst. Football Coach; Kylea Waltner – Asst. Girls Basketball Coach; Denise Fox – HS Oral Interp Advisor; Jan Kraemer – JH Oral Interp Advisor / Quiz Bowl Advisor; Linda Kotzea – Annual Advisor; and Becky Mohr – Prom Advisor. Motion carried.

Action 08/09-127: Adjourn – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to adjourn the School Board meeting at 9:50 pm. Motion carried.

May 14,  2009 Business & Professional Organization Proceedings

The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 13 members in attendance. Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, Central Farmers Cooperative, City Economic Development Coordinator, CPA Heather Hofer, Getskow Pharmacy, Marion Veterinary Clinic, Post Office, Rex’s Plumbing, Schmidt Country/Marion Oil, SEFP, Southeastern Electric, Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic and Tieszen Memorial Home.

Kari Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the April 9^th meeting minutes and a financial report. Both were approved as presented.

The Summer Celebration events were reviewed. Discussion was held on the Free Bingo event that has been hosted by the organization on the Saturday of the Celebration. It was advised the Veteran’s Memorial Dedication will begin at 1:00 on Saturday, June 20^th. Following additional discussion, the decision was made to forego holding the Bingo event this year so that no focus is taken away from the dedication. It was decided the organization would again enter a float in the parade to be held on Saturday the 20^th. The organization’s entry will honor the MHS academic achievements.

The promotional drawing for the month of June was discussed. Dr. Peter Preheim presented a handmade wooden bowl he had crafted and advised he would donate the item for the drawing. The bowl is crafted from locally grown walnut, with the maple used for the rim coming from the school gym floor. The decision was made to hold a drawing for the bowl on Saturday, June 20^th.

SEFP facilitator Nancy Larsen distributed information from the SEFP corporate luncheon held in April. The information, from Mark Slade of the SBDC-Sioux Falls office, provided a breakdown for client activity among the six counties Slade works with, of which Turner County is included. Larsen’s monthly report was also distributed and reviewed.

Preheim, Marion School board member, provided information on graduation, upcoming track meets, state golf qualifiers and the resignation of MHS teacher/coach Scott Meyers. Preheim advised Meyers has accepted a position with the Lennox School District.

Muller advised the landscaping at the Veteran’s Memorial Park will be done on May 19^th – 21^st and the Citywide Rummage will be held on June 5^th & 6^th. It was advised the ethanol plant should be up and running in a couple of weeks.

Discussion was held on the promotional drawing for the month of July. The decision was made to hold a drawing for a lawn ornament, as donated by Getskow Pharmacy.

The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on July 9, 2009 at the Tieszen Memorial Home. No meeting will be held in June.

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