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September 2008 Newsletter
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Volume 6, Issue 9 |
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v September City Council Proceedings v September Business & Professional Organization Proceedings v September School Board Proceedings vOctober
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The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on Wednesday, September 3, 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 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. Absent: Judy Schlunsen, Dave Viet.
Turner County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Rebelein was present and a monthly law enforcement report for the month of August was distributed and reviewed. Rebelein advised the Traffic Minder would be placed in Marion this month.
Dick Luke and Cam Becker, representing the Marion Development Foundation, were present and requested a release of funds from the Economic Development account for the KELO commercial expenses. Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Jeno to release $12,000.00 from the General Fund Economic Development account to the MDF. Motion carried.
Members of the Marion Fire Department were present and advised the Council of a matching grant the MFD received for the purchase of air packs. Discussion was held on releasing funds from the General Fund Fire Department account to assist with the air packs purchase, with no action taken. The item will be placed on the regular October meeting agenda.
A public hearing will be held on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. regarding the city’s expected application to the State for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The funds would be used for the city’s proposed sanitary sewer improvements.
The drainage issue behind S. Main Avenue was addressed. Discussion was held on negotiations with an adjoining landowner regarding obtaining an easement. Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Weber to authorize the mayor to enter into an easement agreement for drainage with Brad Schardin for $7500.00, to execute the easement agreement with Schardin and to record the same. Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.
Discussion was held on commercial water and sewer hook-ups, with no action taken.
Council decision was made to postpone the repair to South Cedar Avenue, with City Superintendent Hopf advised to gravel and blade the street this year.
An update was provided on the Veteran’s Memorial Park project. It was advised preparations are underway for pouring the cement pad. Mayor Globke advised 447 veteran names have been submitted and approximately $21,000.00 has been raised at this point.
Motion was made by Herlyn, seconded by Konda to release the budgeted $5200.00 from the General Fund Park account to the Marion Area Community Club for the Summer Rec program. Motion carried. It was advised a full report will be submitted at the regular October meeting.
Discussion was held on a request for approval of a controlled burn of the house located at 600 Nebraska Ave. The decision was made to consult with the City’s attorney and insurance carrier and place the item on the regular October meeting agenda.
It was advised, per State regulations, all freon-containing appliances brought to the landfill will need to be checked and, if needed, drained. Discussion was held on various aspects, including associated costs for this service and current fees charged. The decision was made to address the matter at the regular October meeting.
A zoning matter regarding a proposed detached accessory building was addressed, with Zoning Administrator Rick Weber and Josh Schmidt present. Discussion was held on various aspects, including dimensions, ordinances and attached garages. The decision was made to have Weber work with Schmidt on the matter.
The proposed 2009 budget was reviewed. Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Konda to hold the first reading of the 2009 Appropriation Ordinance. Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote. The second reading will be held at the September 15th meeting.
Motion was made by Herlyn, seconded by Weber to adjourn at 9:37 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, SD met in regular session on the eighth day of September, 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, Dick Luke, Josh Viet.
Call to order was made by President of the School Board, Joel Bialas, at 7:00 pm. Several minutes were spent on laptop setup for the Board members.
Action 08/09-19: Agenda – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-20: Minutes – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to approve the previous month’s minutes, and to acknowledge receipt of the Cornbelt Cooperative & Cornbelt Conference minutes. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-21: Financial Reports – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to approve the financial reports of the District as shown in Table 1 (to be published in paper). Motion carried.
Action 08/09-22: Bills for Consideration – On motion by Preheim, second by Nelson to approve the following claims against the District for the month of September, and then to approve checks to be issued in their payment. Motion carried. (Bills to be published in paper)
Dick Luke and Josh Viet came before the Board to discuss a Junior Firefighter program with the Marion Volunteer Fire Department. There are currently four students from Marion interested in joining the program.
Becky Mohr gave the Teacher Report. She discussed the concessions and tailgate supper for the Marion Junior class at the Emery/Ethan football game.
Aaron Thompson gave the Business Manager report. He discussed transportation and asked about payment to the Marion Fire Department for previous services.
Action 08/09-23: Marion Fire Department – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to pay the Marion Volunteer Fire Department $750.00, instead of the previously approved amount of $500.00, for the controlled burn of buildings on the east parking lot. Motion carried.
Adam Shaw gave the Secondary Principal report. He announced the Homecoming King and Queen candidates and also gave updates on Homecoming activities, a workshop he attended on the 2025 Initiative, classroom technology, students taking AP classes, and 8th graders taking Algebra I. Mr. Shaw also congratulated Ron Nelson on his 300th win as a volleyball coach.
Denise Fox gave the Superintendent report. She gave information on the 2025 Initiative, the staff in-service, professional development, Title I funding on-site visit, website updates, and senior privileges. Mrs. Fox also wanted to recognize 4th graders and Title students for a SD State Fair entry.
Resolution 08/09-24: Tax Levy/Opt-Out Requests – Let it be resolved that on motion by Koehn, second by Langerock to adopt the Annual Budget Levy Requests for the year of 2009 as follows: General Fund – maximum levy of $2.61/$1000 for AG, $3.61/$1000 for NA-Z, $4.10/$1000 for OO, $8.78/$1000 for OTH/UTIL; General Fund Opt-Out amount – levy $100,000.00 (of the maximum $150,000.00); Capitol Outlay Fund – levy $2.70/$1000; Special Education Fund – maximum levy of $1.40/$1000; Pension Fund – levy $10,000.00. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-25: Alternative Instruction – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to approve the alternative instruction application of Family A for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Resolution 08/09-26: District Dispute Policy – Let it be resolved that on motion by Nelson, second by Preheim to approve the District Dispute Policy for Homeless Students as presented to the Board, with a copy of the policy on file in the Business Office. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-27: Personnel – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to go into executive session for the purpose of Personnel Matters at 8:48 pm. Motion carried. School Board President Joel Bialas declared out of executive session at 9:04 pm.
Action 08/09-28: Amend Administrative Contracts – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to amend the administrative contracts of Adam Shaw and Aaron Thompson to indicate a change in insurance. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-29: Resignation – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to accept the resignation of Oren Jensen as Assistant Boys Basketball coach. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-30: Resignation – On motion by Koehn, second by Preheim to accept the resignation of Connie McManus as Bus Driver, and to thank her for her years of service. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-31: Approve Contract – On motion by Nelson, second by Langerock to approve Rosalie Evans’ Bus Driver contract in the amount of $9,270.00 (pro-rated to $8,841.36) for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-32: Amend Contract – On motion by Preheim, second by Koehn to amend Dustin Wolforth’s Educational Aide contract from full-time to part-time for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
Action 08/09-33: Offer Contract – On motion by Langerock, second by Koehn to offer Brad Schardin a contract as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2008/2009 fiscal school year. Motion carried.
School Board Concerns: School Board Vice President Peter Preheim informed the Board of the sessions he attended at the ASBSD/SASD Joint Conference in August. Preheim also informed the Board of upcoming legislative meetings and ASBSD regional meetings. School Board member Larry Langerock had a question on copier count limits for the teachers. School Board member Rick Nelson had a question on Cornbelt passes. School Board President Joel Bialas had a concern on teacher salaries and the need to keep salaries more competitive for our certified teachers.
The next regular school board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm.
Action 08/09-31: Adjourn – On motion by Preheim, second by Langerock to adjourn the school board meeting at 9:32 pm. Motion carried.
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“ Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone.”Jim Fiebig |
The Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 15 members in attendance. Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, City Economic Development Coordinator, CPA Heather Hofer, Donlan’s Foodland, Getskow Pharmacy, Luke H/C/P, Marion Medical Clinic, Marion School, Marion Veterinary Clinic, Post Office, Rapp Chevrolet, SEFP, Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic and Tieszen Memorial Home.
Kari Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the August 14th meeting minutes and a financial report. Motion was made by Dr. Peter Preheim, seconded by Queena Getskow to approve both as presented. Motion carried.
New member Heather Hofer was introduced to the group. Hofer is a CPA with the Sioux Falls firm of Woltman, Van Kekerix & Stotz, PC. Hofer advised the firm now has a branch in Marion, with her office located at 308 S. Broadway (in the Broadway Hair building).
The promotional drawing for the month of October was discussed. The decision was made to hold a drawing for a ½ roll of stamps, as donated by Postmaster Diane Schoenwald. The drawing will be held in mid-October.
MHS Homecoming details were provided. The parade in Marion will start at 3:00 p.m. on September 19th. Discussion was held on the organization’s parade entry, with final details to be taken care of by Diane Schoenwald and Muller. It was advised a volunteer is needed to drive the parade vehicle, which is being provided by Rapp Chevrolet. It was also advised additional volunteers are needed to work the gates at the football game that evening.
Nancy Larsen, facilitator for the Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project, distributed her monthly report, as well as her 2008 Semi-Annual Report. Larsen advised she had 8 new inquiries in August. Year to date, she has assisted 7 businesses to start, expand or retain, resulting in the creation or retention of 22 jobs in Turner and Hutchinson counties.
Aaron Thompson, Marion School Business Manager, advised the School Board has lowered their opt-out amount, requesting $100,000 of the opt-out amount for 2009. The maximum request is $150,000 per year. Preheim and Thompson provided additional school updates, including information on Promethean boards and AP classes.
The next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on October 9, 2008 at the Tieszen Memorial Home.
The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in special session on Monday, September 15, 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 Finance Officer Kari Muller. Mayor Ron Globke joined the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Council President Viet presided over the meeting from 7:00 p.m. – 7:23 p.m. Absent: none.
A Public Hearing was held at 7:02 p.m. regarding a proposed application from the City of Marion to the State of South Dakota for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to make sanitary sewer improvements possible for the City. The purpose of the public hearing was to receive comments from members of the community regarding the application and the City of Marion’s community development and housing needs. Present for the hearing was Angie Hilton of the South Eastern Council of Governments. No Marion residents were present. Hilton advised the City expects to apply for approximately $309,000 of CDBG funds to be used for the proposed project which will cost approximately $2,319,000. Discussion was held on housing available in the City of Marion, including lots available for new homes and reasonably-priced, ‘starter’ homes on the market. Information was provided on upcoming work to the Senior Citizens Center, as well as the Veteran’s Memorial Park project that is currently underway. It was advised the need for a Community Center has been addressed and architectural plans have been drawn up for the building to include an indoor pool with the intention to make water therapy services available. Motion was made by Jeno, seconded by Schlunsen to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of a CDBG application and designating the Mayor to act as signatory in connection with the application and grant agreement. Motion unanimously carried upon roll call vote.
Motion was made by Schlunsen, seconded by Konda to hold the first reading of Ordinance #289 – Sensitive Natural Areas. Motion carried. The second reading will be held at the regular October meeting.
The second reading of Ordinance #288 – 2009 Appropriation was held. Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Herlyn to adopt Ordinance #288. Motion carried. Motion was made by Konda, seconded by Jeno 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.
Discussion was held on summer sewer rates, with the decision made to place the item on the regular October meeting agenda.
Motion was made by Viet, seconded by Herlyn to enter into Executive Session for personnel matters at 7:37 p.m. Motion carried. The Mayor declared to come out of Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. and Council thereupon adjourned.
10/6 |
City Council Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
10/9 |
B
& P Organization Meeting
Ambulance Meeting |
12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
10/13 |
COLUMBUS DAY (Observed) | |
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10/14 |
Lions Club Meeting | 12:00 p.m. |
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10/20 |
Legion Meeting | 7:30 p.m. |
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10/29 |
Marion Development Foundation Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
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10/31 |
HALLOWEEN |
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