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October 2011 Newsletter
The
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Volume 9, Issue 10 |
In
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v October City Council Proceedings v October Business & Professional Organization Proceedings v October School Board Proceedings v November
Calendar of Events |
The
City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on
Monday, October 3, 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, Dick Luke and Rick Nelson, together with the Mayor
Ron Globke and Finance Officer Kari Muller.
Also attending the meeting was City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle.
City Attorney Jeff Cole was present from 7:07 – 8:27 p.m.
City Engineer Jon Fischer was present from 7:18 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.
Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier was present from 7:18 p.m.
– 7:38 p.m.
Absent: none.
Motion
was made by Jeno, seconded by Luke to transfer $325.00 out of the General
Fund Contingency account for placement in the Library account.
Motion carried.
Discussion
was held on a zoning matter regarding sub-dividing a lot.
Present for the discussion was Brian Roesler.
It was advised the property owner will need to have a survey
completed and a plat presented for approval.
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Sheriff Nogelmeier was present and the law enforcement report for
September was distributed and reviewed.
Discussion was held on miscellaneous law enforcement matters.
City
Engineer Fischer distributed information on the 2009 Utility Improvement
project.
Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Ellefson to enter into
Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. for legal and contractual matters.
Motion carried.
The Mayor declared to come out of Executive Session at 8:23 p.m.
An
update was provided on the 2010 Utility Improvement project by Fischer.
The fifth and final application and recommendation for payment to
the contractor was presented in the amount of $2044.80 for work completed
through August 30, 2011.
The itemized application was reviewed, with discussion held on
various aspects.
Motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Luke to authorize payment in
the amount of $2044.80 to First Rate Excavate.
Motion carried.
Change
Order #2, a change order to adjust plan quantities to match as-built
quantities, was presented in the amount of $2761.92.
Motion
was made by Ellefson, seconded by Jeno to approve Change Order #2.
Motion carried.
Follow-up
discussion was held on an inquiry from a property owner regarding dust
control.
City Superintendent Sulzle provided information on a dust control
product, with various aspects addressed including cost, longevity, etc.
Sulzle was directed to provide the property owner with the research
results and advise the matter may be handled by the property owner.
Sulzle
presented a quote from Dakota Traffic Services for having the center line
on Broadway Avenue painted.
The decision was made to have DTS complete the work.
Discussion
was held on miscellaneous street matters, with no action taken.
Sulzle advised of running boards and a tool box being added to the
Ford F-250 pickup.
Follow-up
discussion was held on a proposed program from Addy Disposal for
collecting grass clippings and leaves individually from residents.
A proposal with some additional information was distributed and
reviewed.
Jeno advised he will contact Addy Disposal for additional details.
Council
approval was given for Sulzle to participate in the rescue watch completed
by the Marion Fire Department at the ethanol plant during the plant’s
shutdown on October 5th.
The
second reading of Ordinance #298 – 2012 Appropriation was held.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Jeno to adopt Ordinance
#298.
Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.
Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Nelson to adopt a resolution
to revise and establish rates and charges to consumers of utilities
provided by the City of Marion.
Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.
The
ward redistricting proposal was presented and reviewed.
Motion was made by Luke, seconded by Burge to hold the first
reading of Ordinance #299 – Voting Wards.
Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.
Discussion
was held on a helicopter landing area at the ethanol plant, with the
decision made to have the fire department address the matter.
Nominations
for Councilman for the Ward One vacancy were opened and motion was made by
Nelson, seconded by Jeno to nominate Dave Hughes.
Ellefson motioned that nominations cease.
Motion carried.
Dave Hughes is to fill the remaining term in Ward One.
Motion
was made by Ellefson, seconded by Burge to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Motion carried.
The
Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, October
13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 18 members in
attendance.
Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, Central Farmers, City EDC
Kari Muller, CPA Heather Hofer, CPA Chris Johnson, Donlan’s, Farmers
State Bank, Getskow Pharmacy, Marion School, Postmaster Diane Schoenwald,
Rapp Chevrolet, Saunders Chiropractic, SEFP, Southeastern Electric,
Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic and Tieszen Memorial Home.
Muller,
Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the September 8th meeting
minutes and a financial report, with both approved as presented.
Hofer introduced CPA Chris Johnson to the group, with member
introductions following.
Muller noted a ‘Thank You’ in the Marion Record from the
September Promotion winner.
The
promotional drawing for the month of November was discussed.
The decision was made to hold a drawing for a Thanksgiving meal, as
donated by Farmers State Bank.
The
2011 Community Christmas Celebration was discussed.
The date for this year’s event is Saturday, December 10th.
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 and
family.
Drawings will be held for a variety of door prizes donated by the
local business community.
Vendors will once again be welcomed.
Santa Pictures will be provided by Al’s Studio.
Kids’ features include Santa, presents and inflatables.
Discussion was held on the uncertainty of weather conditions, with
it decided that the celebration will be held on the scheduled date
regardless.
Adam
Shaw, Marion School Superintendent, expressed appreciation to all who
helped with homecoming.
Shaw spoke to the pursuit of a PTA and a renewed focus on school
spirit.
It was advised a Community Rake Day will be held on October 21st.
Discussion was held on the petitions currently circulating for an
additional penny sales tax to help fund K-12 education and Medicaid.
Shaw advised of possible sports co-op discussions with surrounding
schools.
Nancy
Larsen, SEFP facilitator, distributed and reviewed her monthly facilitator
report.
Year to date, Larsen has had 28 inquiries, resulting in 21 clients.
Larsen provided information from an Avera Rural Health Conference
she attended.
Additional information was provided on the Regional Career Fair to
be held at the Marion School on February 16th.
Muller
expressed appreciation to all who helped with the organization’s
homecoming activities, namely Diane Schoenwald, Katy Schoenwald, Dr. Jon
and Nora Saunders, and Matt Donlan.
The
next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on November 10, 2011 at the Tieszen
Memorial Home.
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“Time has a wonderful way of weeding out the trivial. ” Richard Ben Sapir |
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
tenth day of October, 2011. Call to order was made by President of the
School Board, Peter Preheim, at 6:59 pm.
Members
Present: Nicole
Bartscher, Larry
Langerock, Josh Luke, Shannon Luke, and Peter Preheim.
Absent:
None.
Officers
Present:
Adam Shaw, Superintendent; Chad Allison, Secondary Principal; and Aaron
Thompson, Business Manager. Absent:
None.
Guests
Present:
David Poppens and Farrell Anderson.
Action
11/12-33: Agenda – On
motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to approve the agenda. Motion
carried.
Action
11/12-34: Student Matters
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Shannon Luke to go into executive
session for the purpose of Student Matters at 7:00 pm. Motion carried.
President of the School Board, Peter Preheim, declared out of
executive session at 7:07 pm.
Action
11/12-35: Minutes – On
motion by Shannon Luke, second by Bartscher to approve the previous
month’s minutes. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-36: 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
11/12-37: Bills for Consideration – On
motion
by Langerock, second by Shannon Luke 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)
Farrell
Anderson of Tremco, Inc. came before the Board to discuss the new gym roof
conditions. He explained roof repair options, including cost and timeline
to the Board. The Board will make a decision on which option to pursue in
repairing the roof at the regular November School Board meeting.
There
were no delegations. There
were no Student Reports. There
were no Teacher Reports.
School
Board President Peter Preheim discussed the possibility of holding a
School Board training session in November with Julie Ertz of ASBSD.
Aaron
Thompson gave the Business Manager report. He discussed snow removal and
bus drivers.
Chad
Allison gave the Secondary Principal report. He gave updates on Students
of the Month, Homecoming week events, Parent/Teacher conferences, Facebook,
and ACT testing. Mr. Allison also gave the Athletic Director report, which
included updates on football and volleyball, schedules, Conference
Volleyball, Athletes of the Month, and student ID cards.
Adam
Shaw gave the Superintendent report. He informed the Board on professional
development, leaf-raking for Sr. Citizens, PRF reporting, Parent/Teacher
conferences, PTA updates, playground equipment, weight room equipment,
D&F list, “Common Core” standards, new gym lighting, cheerleading,
and discussions on sports coops with area schools. He also wanted to thank
the local businesses for their generous donations to the library’s book
fair.
Action
11/12-38: ASBSD Advocacy Platform
– On motion by Langerock, second by Shannon Luke to request that ASBSD
support the following resolutions: C1 – Adequate Funding, C2 – Index
Factor, C3 – Per Student Allocation; D2 – Other Revenue; and F1 –
State Board of Education Mandates. Motion carried.
Resolution
11/12-39: Approve School Policies
– Let it be hereby resolved that on motion by Shannon Luke, second by
Bartscher to approve the following policies as presented to the Marion
School Board of Education: Policy CCB (Lines of Authority and Staff
Relations); Policy CE (Administrative Councils, Cabinets, and Committees);
Policy CHD (Absence of Policy); Policy DLC & DLC-E (Expense
Reimbursements); Policy EA (Support Service Goals). A copy of the policies
will be kept on file in the Business Office and on the Marion School
website. Motion carried.
The
Board of Education recognized the first readings of the following
policies: Policy DJG (Vendor Relations); Policy DN (Surplus Property
Disposal); Policy DJEA (Bidding Procedures – Deposit and Performance
Bonds); Policy DJE (Bidding Procedures – Soliciting Prices); Policy DFAB
(Fund Balance and Carryover Funds); Policy DGD & DGD-R (Credit Card
Use & Regulations).
Action
11/12-40: School Policy Amendments –
On motion by Shannon Luke, second by Josh Luke to amend the following
policies as presented to the Board: A-57 to DID; Investment Policy to DFA;
Payroll Policy to DLE & DLE-R; Trust & Agency Fund Policy to DJBA
& DJBA-R. A copy of these amended policies will be available to the
public in the Business Office and on the Marion School website. Motion
carried.
Action
11/12-41: Amend Policy
– On motion by Langerock, second by Josh Luke to amend the Cheerleading
Policy to remove the maximum number of cheerleaders from the policy. A
copy of the amended policy will be available to the public in the Business
Office and on the Marion School website. Motion carried.
The
Board had a discussion on changing the Administrator Evaluation tool used
for Superintendent evaluations. There will be a Superintendent evaluation
held at the regular November School Board meeting.
Action
11/12-42: Adjourn – On
motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to adjourn the school board
meeting at 9:49 pm. Motion carried.
11/6 |
Daylight Saving Time Ends | |
11/7 |
City Council Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
11/10 |
Marion
B & P Organization Meeting
Ambulance Meeting |
12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
11/11 |
VETERAN'S DAY - City Office Closed | |
11/18 |
Legion Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
11/24 |
THANKSGIVING DAY - City Office Closed |
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