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September 2011 Newsletter
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Volume 9, Issue 9 |
In
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v September City Council Proceedings v September Business & Professional Organization Proceedings v September School Board Proceedings v
October
Calendar of Events |
The
City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in regular session on
Wednesday, September 7, 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 Engineer Jon Fischer was present from 7:06 p.m. – 7:33 p.m.
Turner County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Rebelein was present from
7:55 p.m. – 8:06 p.m.
Absent: none.
An
update was provided on the 2010 Utility Improvement project by City
Engineer Fischer.
The fourth application and recommendation for payment to the
contractor was presented in the amount of $120,622.21 for work completed
through July 12, 2011.
The itemized application was reviewed, with discussion held on
various aspects.
Motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Ellefson to authorize
payment in the amount of $120,622.21 to First Rate Excavate.
Motion carried.
Fischer
provided an update on the 2009 Utility Improvement project, advising a
resolution has not yet been reached with the contractor regarding the
necessary repairs to Center Street.
It was advised the City will most likely be pursuing the
contractor’s performance bond, with the decision made to hold a special
meeting later in the month if needed.
Discussion was held on having the repairs completed yet this fall
versus next spring.
Follow-up
discussion was held on a drainage matter on S. Broadway Avenue, with City
Superintendent Sulzle directed to meet with the property owner regarding
the matter.
Discussion
was held on an inquiry from a property owner regarding dust control.
The decision was made to have Sulzle obtain pricing information and
address the matter at the regular October meeting.
Discussion
was held on the effectiveness of the STOP signs by the pool, with the
decision made to leave the signs in place.
Discussion was held on moving the Speed Minder sign to different
locations, with the decision made to routinely alternate the sign’s
location.
Discussion
was held on addressing ordinance violations, with no action taken.
Motion
was made by Luke, seconded by Burge to declare the city’s 1993 Chevy
CK20903 Pickup surplus and place it on an upcoming Wieman auction.
Motion carried.
The truck will be included in the Wieman Auction scheduled to be
held on September 19, 2011.
A
service contract proposal from Interstate Power Systems for maintenance on
the City generator was reviewed and discussed.
Motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Jeno to accept the contract
proposal.
Motion carried.
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Sheriff’s Deputy Rebelein was present and the law enforcement report for
August was distributed and reviewed.
Discussion was held on miscellaneous law enforcement matters.
Follow-up
discussion was held on a snow bucket matter, with it advised the city will
be getting the steel through Marion Machine and building the bucket
in-house.
It
was advised new swings will be put in at the city park.
Discussion was held on types and number of swings, as well as
different play equipment.
Mayor Globke advised his family would like to put memorial trees in
the park in memory of his daughter.
Different locations, as well as types of trees, were discussed.
Discussion
was held on an inquiry into obtaining the city’s entire grass/compost
pile at the landfill, with it decided that the city would not permit this.
Information was presented by Sulzle on a proposed program from Addy
Disposal for collecting grass clippings and leaves individually from
residents.
The decision was made to request a formal proposal from Addy
Disposal be submitted to the council.
The
proposed 2012 budget was reviewed.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Jeno to hold the first
reading of the 2012 Appropriation Ordinance.
Motion carried.
Motion
was made by Ellefson, seconded by Luke to appoint Jim Gesick, Rick Waltner
and Rich Wieman to the Zoning Board.
Motion carried.
Information
was presented on the SDML Annual Conference, to be held in Sioux Falls on
October 5th
– 7th.
Motion was made by Ellefson, seconded by Nelson to approve having
Finance Officer Muller attend the conference.
Motion carried.
Motion
was made by Ellefson, seconded by Jeno to adjourn at 8:52 p.m.
Motion carried.
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The
Marion Business & Professional Organization met on Thursday, September
8, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tieszen Memorial Home with 13 members in
attendance.
Businesses present were: Al’s Studio, City EDC Kari Muller,
Donlan’s Foodland, Farmers State Bank, Getskow Pharmacy, Marion Record,
Marion School, Postmaster Diane Schoenwald, Saunders Chiropractic, SEFP,
Southeastern Electric, Tieszen Chiropractic Clinic and Tieszen Memorial
Home.
Dan
Gran and Kathy Waltner with Freeman Regional Hospital were in attendance
and presented information on the hospital’s purchase of the Rural
Medical Clinics on May 1, 2011.
It was advised the hospital entered into a joint-operating
agreement with Avera Medical Group.
Gran advised they are investing money in the clinics and
aggressively recruiting providers.
He stated they are going fully electronic at the clinics.
Gran spoke to the need for the continued support of the community.
A question and answer session followed.
Kari
Muller, Secretary/Treasurer, distributed the August 11th
meeting minutes and a financial report, with both approved as presented.
Discussion
was held on the promotional drawing for the month of October.
The decision was made to hold a drawing for $25 Marion Bucks, as
donated by Smith Insurance.
Chad
Allison, MHS Principal, distributed information on Marion Homecoming Week.
The week kicks off on Monday, September 19th at 6:00
p.m. with a hot dog feed followed by Coronation at 7:00 p.m.
Marion will be hosting cross country, volleyball and football on
that Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, respectively.
The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Decades’, with the
parade being held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23rd.
Allison also noted that students get into all home games free for
the year and adult passes are only $25.00.
Nancy
Larsen, SEFP facilitator, distributed and reviewed her semi-annual report.
Larsen advised she recently completed a 1st Dollar
Presentation in Parker and has multiple business plans in the works.
Paul
Engbrecht addressed a need for additional activities for senior citizens,
as well as a place to go for noon meals.
The
next meeting will be at 12:00 p.m. on October 13, 2011 at the Tieszen
Memorial Home.
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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 September, 2011. Call to order was made by President of
the School Board, Peter Preheim, at 7:02 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:
Diane Engbrecht, Kristina Schlapkohl, John Kippes, Steven Gors, Elizabeth
Gors, and Joel Nelson.
Action
11/12-23: Agenda – On
motion by Bartscher, second by Shannon Luke to approve the agenda. Motion
carried.
Action
11/12-24: Minutes – On
motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to approve the previous month’s
minutes. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-25: 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
11/12-26: Bills for Consideration – On
motion
by Bartscher, second by Shannon Luke 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)
There
were no delegations.
There were no Teacher Reports.
School
Board President Peter Preheim informed the Board on ASBSD Regional
meetings, possibly meeting with the Parker School Board, communication
with the Freeman and Canistota School Board Presidents, and the upcoming
Superintendent evaluation.
Chad
Allison gave the Secondary Principal report. He gave updates on grade
checks, Homecoming week events (Coronation at 7 pm on Monday 9/19/11,
parade at 2 pm on Friday 9/23/11), the Student Council election,
Conference tournaments for JH and Varsity Volleyball hosted by Marion, the
“Spirit Team,” and marching band at the Parker Homecoming parade.
Adam
Shaw gave the Superintendent report. He informed the Board on his
School/Community presentation, and gave estimates for repairing or
replacing the new gym roof.
The Board of Education recognized the first readings of the following policies: 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).
Action
11/12-27: Legislative Proposal
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Josh Luke to introduce a Legislative
Resolution to the ASBSD in support of putting a State sales tax on
advertising costs. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-28: Alternative Instruction
– On motion by Shannon Luke, second by Langerock to acknowledge
alternative instruction requests from Family C and Family D. Motion
carried.
Action
11/12-29: Approve Contract
– On motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to approve Rachel
Vanderzee’s contract as Prom Advisor for the 2011/2012 fiscal school
year in the amount of $831.00. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-30: Approve Contract
– On motion by Bartscher, second by Langerock to approve Wayne Noess’
contract as Bus Driver for the 2011/2012 fiscal school year in the amount
of $9,000.00. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-31: Approve Contract
– On motion by Shannon Luke, second by Josh Luke to approve Elizabeth
Gors’ contract as Educational Aide (40%) for the 2011/2012 fiscal school
year in the amount of $9.75 per hour. Motion carried.
Action
11/12-32: Adjourn – On
motion by Langerock, second by Bartscher to adjourn the school board
meeting at 8:26 pm. Motion carried.
10/3 |
City Council Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
10/10 |
COLUMBUS DAY (Observed) | |
10/13 |
B
& P Organization Meeting
Ambulance Meeting |
12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
10/17 |
Legion Meeting | 7:30 p.m. |
10/26 |
Marion Development Foundation Meeting |
12:00 p.m. |
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10/31 |
HALLOWEEN |
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