The Marion City Times

October 1, 2007 City Council Proceedings

The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, October 1, 2007, 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 Zoning Administrator Rick Weber was present from 7:30 – 9:20 p.m. Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present from 7:45 – 7:57 p.m. Absent: Dee Herlyn.

The Broadway Circle development was discussed, with Lon Lemme present for the discussion. Lemme requested a timeframe on the cul-de-sac completion. It was advised the Broadway Circle cul-de-sac will be completed by Doyle Becker Construction this fall.

Discussion was held on the information received from the City’s engineers at the September 24^th meeting regarding water and sewer needs/improvements. The decision was made to pursue a sewer project.

Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Weber to declare the City’s 250 gallon sprayer surplus and place it on a Wieman Auction sale. Motion carried.

Follow up information regarding private swimming pool barrier requirements per the International Building Code (IBC) was provided. It was advised that a city is bound by the IBC only if that city has adopted it. It was further advised the City of Marion has not adopted the IBC.

Discussion was held on bathhouse floor work at the swimming pool, with the decision made to verify information with the pool manager on the matter.

Water service at the City Park was discussed, with the decision made to keep the water on, weather permitting, through the end of October. It was advised the park will be closed for the season beginning November 1^st (subject to change per weather conditions).

Discussion was held on a Demolition Permit request from Dennis Borgers for the house at 302 Cedar Ave. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Jeno to waive the demolition permit fee. Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.

Discussion was held on looking into a new location for the City’s Restricted Use Facility per previous discussions with Central Farmer’s Cooperative. It was advised information will be obtained from the State pertaining to the matter.

Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present and a monthly law enforcement report for the month of September was distributed.

A reminder was given for a fire department consolidation committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 3^rd in the City Meeting Room.

The plat for the Deckert Addition was presented and reviewed. No one appeared before the Council in favor or opposition of approving the plat. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Jeno to approve the Deckert Addition plat as follows:

“BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Marion, Turner County, South Dakota, that the plat showing DECKERT’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MARION, TURNER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA: CONSISTING OF LOT 1, having been examined, is approved in accordance with the provisions of SDCL of 1967, Chapter 11-6, and amendments thereof.”

Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.

Discussion was held on siren-related training, with no action taken. The decision was made to have a double yellow line painted on Broadway Avenue instead of the usual single line. City Superintendent Hopf was advised to make the necessary arrangements.

Discussion was held on an issue with a travel trailer located on the lot at 617 N. Dakota Avenue. Present for the discussion was Jake Jacobson. Mayor Globke provided an update on the matter, advising a written notice was served to the property owner by the City’s Zoning Administrator on September 19^th and a written response was submitted to the City by the property owner on September 28^th. Jacobson addressed the board, advising the trailer shouldn’t have been allowed to have been placed on the lot and asking that the City not turn a blind eye on the matter. Mayor Globke advised the City has been working with legal counsel on the matter. Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Jeno to enter into Executive Session for legal purposes at 8:35 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor declared to come out of Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.

Discussion was held on a nuisance property matter, with the decision made to have Schlunsen and Zoning Administrator Weber follow-up with the property owner.

Motion was made by Weber, seconded by Viet to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried.

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 tenth day of October, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

Members Present: Bialas, Langerock, and Nelson. Absent: Koehn and Preheim.

Officers Present: Denise Fox, Superintendent; Adam Shaw, Secondary Principal; and Aaron Thompson, Business Manager. Absent: None.

Guests Present: Dustin Wolforth and Becky Mohr.

Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Joel Bialas, at 7:04 P.M.

Action 07/08-27: Agenda – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to amend the agenda to the following: 14 – Student Matters (Executive Session), 15 – Personnel (Supt. Evaluation), 16 - Adjourn; and then to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Action 07/08-28: Minutes – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to approve the previous month’s minutes and to acknowledge the receipt of the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative minutes. Motion carried.

Action 07/08-29: Financial Reports – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve the following financial reports of the District: (Beginning balance + receipts – disbursements = current balance) General Fund: $630,834.61 + $83,958.60 - $143,427.46 = $571,365.75; Capitol Outlay Fund: $356,924.40 + $3,205.00 - $10,102.19 = $350,027.21; Special Education Fund: $34,356.43 + $10,513.95 - $17,819.89 = $27,050.49; Pension Fund: $26,929.09 + $139.29 - $0.00 = $27,068.38; Food Services Fund: $8,661.18 + $5,284.75 - $7,867.39 = $6,078.54; Trust & Agency Fund: $26,168.57 + $8,306.47 - $9,982.94 = $24,492.10; Unemployment Fund: $21,243.22 + $31.83 - $0 = $21,275.05. Motion carried.

Action 07/08-30: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to approve the following claims against the District for the month of October, and then to approve checks to be issued in their payment. Motion carried. *Bills to be published in paper.

Delegations: Head Boys Basketball Coach Dustin Wolforth came before the Board to discuss purchasing a new piece of equipment for Marion’s basketball program. The equipment would be positioned under and around the basketball goal and would help basketball players work on shooting more effectively.

Action 07/08-31: Basketball Equipment – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve the purchase of a new piece of equipment for the basketball program. Motion carried.

There were no Teacher Reports.

Secondary Principal Adam Shaw gave the Principal Report. He wanted to thank the Student Council for their help in putting together the Homecoming activities. Mr. Shaw also informed the Board on Band competitions, All-State Choir, Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 8, 2007, and that he would like to develop a Bullying policy. The technology in our school was discussed as well.

Superintendent Denise Fox gave the Superintendent Report. She informed the Board on a School Law seminar and other informational meetings, equipment to purchase/update, national conference funding from the Cornbelt Educational Coop., jr. high boys basketball numbers, State reports, and other elementary news. Mrs. Fox also informed the Board that she plans on meeting with some of the Board committees. T-Cap funding was also discussed.

There was no Business Manager Report.

Action 07/08-32: Approve Contract – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve the Assistant Football contract for Seth Walter in the amount of $1,170.00 for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year. Motion carried.

Action 07/08-33: Approve Contract – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve the Assistant Football contract for Troy McKenney in the amount of $1,040.00 for the 2007/2008 fiscal school year. Motion carried.

Action 07/08-34: T-Cap Application – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to approve the T-Cap application for the next three school years, which will be sent in to the State for final approval. Motion carried.

School Board Concerns: School Board member Rick Nelson brought up a question on Booster clubs.

Action 07/08-35: Student Matters - On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to go into executive session for the purpose of Student Matters at 8:50 P.M. Motion carried. President of the Marion School Board Joel Bialas declared out of executive session at 9:10 P.M.

Action 07/08-36: Personnel (Superintendent Evaluation) – On motion by Langerock, second by Nelson to go into executive session for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation at 9:11 P.M. Motion carried. President of the Marion School Board Joel Bialas declared out of executive session at 9:52 P.M.

Action 07/08-37: Adjourn – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to adjourn the School Board Meeting at 9:53 P.M. Motion carried.

October 11, 2007 Business & Professional Organization Proceedings

The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 13 members in attendance.

Kari Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the September 13^th meeting minutes and a financial report. Both were approved as presented.

Discussion was held on the promotional drawing for the month of November. The decision was made to hold a drawing for a turkey and other fixings for a Thanksgiving meal, as donated by Donlan’s Foodland.

The 2007 Community Christmas Celebration was discussed. The date for this year’s event is Saturday, December 8^th. As with previous years, the Celebration will be held at the Marion School, with a free hot dog & soup luncheon served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Old Gym. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Queena Getskow. A children’s movie will be shown in the New Gym. Drawings will be held for a variety of door prizes donated by the local business community. This year’s youth drawing will consist of four grand prizes. Any organizations or individuals interested in taking part in the Celebration are advised to contact Kari at the City Office. Details of the celebration will be published in upcoming issues of the Marion Record.

Nancy Larsen, SEFP facilitator, distributed her monthly facilitator report, which she has revised as a result of SEFP’s Strategic Planning Survey feedback. Larsen reported she had five new inquiries in the month of September, one of which, a retained business, went into the funding process. Additional information was provided on the 2008 Regional Career Fair and Investor Reception.

Adam Shaw, Marion School Principal, advised the school received their Dakota STEP test results, with all three levels ranked Distinguished. School enrollment has progressively gone up, currently at 237 students. Shaw advised two individuals have qualified for State in Cross Country.

The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on November 8, 2007 at the Tieszen Memorial Home.

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