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January 13. 2010 1:29PM
Minnehaha
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 A.M., January 5, 2010, pursuant to adjournment on December 29, 2009. Commissioners present were: Hajek, Twedt, Barth, Kelly, and Pekas. Also present were Sandy Kinder, Deputy Auditor, and Gordy Swanson, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.
Sue Roust, Auditor, opened the meeting and called for nominations for Commission Chairman. MOTION by Pekas, seconded by Twedt to nominate Commissioner Hajek as Commission Chairman for 2010. 5 ayes.
Ms. Roust relinquished the gavel to Chairman Hajek.
Chairman Hajek called for nominations for Commission Vice-Chairman. MOTION by Pekas, seconded by Barth to nominate Commissioner Twedt as Commission Vice-Chairman for 2010. 5 ayes.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
Ken McFarland, Administrative Assistant, reported that the Argus Leader had submitted a letter proposing designation of the Argus Leader, Dell Rapids Tribune, and Brandon Valley Challenger as the County's legal newspapers for 2010. The proposal keeps the same rates as 2009 at $5.39 per inch in the Argus Leader, and $0.311 per line, with a 10% discount for minutes, in the Dell Rapids Tribune and the Brandon Valley Challenger. As a courtesy, the County's legal notices are also included in the Baltic Beacon and Humboldt Journal at no extra charge. Kelly Redfearn was present on behalf of the Argus Leader. Commissioner Twedt noted that the publication rates have remained the same since 2003 and thanked Mr. Redfearn and Argus Leader Media for not increasing their costs. MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Barth to designate the Argus Leader, Dell Rapids Tribune, and Brandon Valley Challenger as Minnehaha County's official newspapers for 2010. 5 ayes.
RECORD OF NON-ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Kelly to record the following individuals as non-elected Department Heads, as of January 1, 2010. 5 ayes.
Ken McFarland, Commission Office; Trae Umstead, Information Technology; Sandra Aamlid, Extension; Bob Meister, Highway; Todd Cheever, Juvenile Detention Center; Lloyd Olson, Facilities; Bill Hoskins, Museum; Carey Jo Deaver, Human Resources; Scott Anderson, Planning/ Parks; Cynthia Howard, Public Advocate; Traci Smith, Public Defender; Hugh Grogan, Human Services; Dennis "Eli" Whitney, Equalization; Lynn DeYoung, Emergency Management
The following are listed as positions of public interest and are not department head positions:
*Daren Ketcham, Metro Communications; *Ralph Hammer, Weed & Pest; *Patricia Kroupa, Veteran Service Officer
APPOINTMENTS
MOTION by Pekas, seconded by Twedt to re-appoint Dr. Brad Randall as Coroner for a 1 year term of 1/1/10 to 12/31/10. 5 ayes.
COMMISSION SALARY
MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Pekas to set the salary of the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners at $25,450.88 for 2010. 4 ayes, Barth - nay.
ELECTION PAY
Sue Roust, Auditor, presented a resolution to set the pay schedule for election workers for 2010. She recommended raising the daily rate for precinct superintendents and deputies from the 2009 rate to keep them slightly above the minimum wage. MOTION by Pekas, seconded by Barth to approve Resolution MC10-01. 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC10-01
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to appoint election officials in 2010, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 12-15-11, the fee paid to election officials shall be established annually by the board of county commissioners at its first regular meeting of the year; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners that for the year 2010, election officials shall be paid as follows:
Precinct Superintendent, $120.00, per day; Precinct Deputy, 105.00, per day; General election added fee, 5.00, per day; Precinct - partial day, 10.00, per hour; Absentee Precinct, Counting Center, and Precinct Assistants, 7.50, per hour; Election school attendance, 10.00, per hour
Dated this 5th day of January, 2010.
APPROVED BY THE
COMMISSION:
Anne Hajek, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sandy Kinder, Deputy Auditor
MINUTES
MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Pekas to approve the Minutes for December 29, 2009. 5 ayes.
VOUCHERS TO BE PAID
MOTION by Pekas, seconded by Kelly to approve the following bills totaling $777,782.53 for payment and December salaries. 5 ayes.
A & B Business Equip, Var. Depts, 729.25; A-1 Septic Tank & Ex, Hwy Admin, 175.00; Able Construction In, Em Mgmt, 921.43; Ace Towing, Inc., Hwy Constr, 475.00; Anderson, Scott A., Planning, 225.00; Anderson, Timothy, Courts, 23.70; Anesthesiology Assoc, Human Svcs, 35.77; Apfel Funeral Home, Human Svcs, 2,250.00; Appeara / Dudley Lau, Hwy Constr, 44.41; Argus Leader, Var. Depts, 242.26; Avera Gutnik & Assoc, Jail, 58.64; Avera Health Informa, Courts, 33.60; Avera McKennan Hospi, Var. Depts, 3,856.49; Avera Pulmonary Asso, Var. Depts, 367.51; A1 Svc Inc/Laceys Ch, Hwy Constr, 103.00; B & H Photo Video, Jail, 120.04; Bargain Barn Tire Ct, Dir of Eq, 419.90; Baumgartner Trees &, Mus Ops, 60.00; Best Business Produc, Reg Deeds, 42.90; Billion, James A., Courts, 391.50; Bob Barker Company, Jail, 10,334.02; Bob's Lock & Key, Jail, 28.30; Boyer Trucks Sioux F, Hwy Constr, 8.92; Brende, Orlene O, ARRA-HPRP, 525.00; Briarwood Prods Inc, Jail, 423.30; Brown & Saenger, Var. Depts, 717.82; Bureau of Informatio, Info Tech, 360.00; Burns, Jason, Sheriff, 15.01; Campbell Supply Co I, Facilities, 422.69; Canfield Business In, Planning, 1,201.00; Cappel, Sherry, Courts, 23.70; Carlson, Scott B Att, Courts, 2,125.24; Carper, Nichole A, Courts, 2,778.20; Carstensen, Bruce, Courts, 22.22; Cartridge World, Info Tech, 138.17; Catco, Hwy Constr, 211.92; CBM Food Service, Jail, 353.01; Center for Family Me, Courts, 522.00; Century Business Pro, Var. Depts, 94.85; Certified Auto Glass, Sheriff, 165.00; Chemco, Inc., Var. Depts, 4,541.00; Classic Acoustic Cle, Facilities, 1,475.00; Cliff Avenue Auto Pa, Hwy Constr, 23.16; Climate Systems, Inc, Facilities, 363.00; Cole Papers, Inc., Jail, 2,274.23; Cole's Petroleum Inc, Hwy Constr, 16,298.10; Colton Lumber Co Inc, Parks, 1,573.60; Communication Svcs F, Courts, 59.00; Compass Center, FKA, Courts, 20.74; Concrete Materials, Hwy Constr, 10,875.05; Constellation New En, Pettigrew, 567.62; Construction Signing, Hwy Constr, 2,434.60; Cooey, Carla F, St Atty, 37.80; Crayne, Elliott, Sheriff, 10.00; Cummins Central Powe, Facilities, 459.59; Dakota Riggers & Too, Hwy Constr, 3,502.09; Daniels-Olsen Bldg P, Mus Ops, 2,040.64; Danko Emergency Equi, Em Mgmt, 2,304.38; Debates, Kyle, Courts, 137.00; Decastro Law Office, Courts, 2,194.51; Delux Motel / Dakota, Human Svcs, 500.00; Der Hagopian, Jack, Courts, 213.20; Deroo, Jane, Courts, 102.96; Dust Tex Service, In, Var. Depts, 17.75; Ebert's Properties, Human Svcs, 585.00; Electric Supply Co., Jail, 1,316.58; Engels Law Office PC, Courts, 1,640.00; Erickson, Ralph, Courts, 66.28; Everist, Evan, Mus Entpr, 300.00; Falls Community Heal, Human Svcs, 1,907.00; Fonder, Roger M, DBA, Planning, 55.69; Forward Sioux Falls, SF Develop, 10,000.00; Foster, Janet, Courts, 105.92; Fred the Fixer Inc, Facilities, 12.50; Fremont Industries, Facilities, 1,942.50; G & D Enterprises, ARRA-HPRP, 450.00; G & R Controls Inc, Facilities, 37.19; Gearman, Jason, Mental Ill, 217.19; Gillund Enterprises, Hwy Constr, 168.96; Goebel Printing, Inc, Var. Depts, 535.69; Grainger, Inc., Facilities, 69.50; Graybar Electric Com, Facilities, 48.44; Great Plains Int'l T, Hwy Constr, 113.09; Greentree Services, Human Svcs, 637.98; Grovenburg, Lori, Courts, 20.00; Gunner, Andrea, Courts, 1,106.60; Guzman, Sandra V., Var. Depts, 291.66; Hanlon, Michael, Human Svcs, 415.00; Harms Oil Company, Hwy Constr, 18,532.77; Harper Point LLC, ARRA-HPRP, 595.00; Haugaard, Steven G, Courts, 1,328.40; Hays, Scott, Courts, 23.70; Heartland Paper Comp, Jail, 4,287.80; Heggen, Joni, Courts, 60.36; Heirigs, Mary Ellen, Mental Ill, 90.56; Hewlett-Packard Comp, Jail, 3,090.00; HG Maybeck Co Inc, Jail, 5,357.85; Hildebrand, Steve C, ARRA-HPRP, 850.00; Hofer, Shawn, Courts, 23.70; Howalt-McDowell Insu, Insurance, 1,202.50; Hurtado, Heidi, Courts, 21.85; Hy-Vee Accounts Rece, Var. Depts, 103.13; Indenticard Systems, Jail, 403.38; Interstate Office Pr, Var. Depts, 7,114.03; Intoximeters, Inc., Sheriff, 140.00; J D Evans, Inc., Hwy Constr, 1,375.11; Jaros, Pete, Mental Ill, 384.80; JCL Solutions-Janito, Jail, 2,025.62; Jefferson Partners L, Human Svcs, 1,217.60; Johnston, Helen, ARRA-HPRP, 2,250.00; Johnstone Supply, Facilities, 143.07; Keller, Francis M DB, Human Svcs, 400.00; Keloland TV, Treasurer, 99.00; Knowles, Cassandra, Courts, 34.80; Knutson, William, Human Svcs, 40.00; Koepp, Mickey, Courts, 20.74; Kpradith, Kyto, Courts, 75.00; Krueger Excavating, Facilities, 1,485.00; Kuehn, Steven, Courts, 105.92; Lambert Heating & Ac, Hwy Admin, 140.00; Lewis Drug Stores, Extension, 164.93; LexisNexis Matthew B, Law Lib, 307.03; Lutheran Social Serv, Courts, 2,143.75; Mac's, Inc., Facilities, 25.00; Mailway Printers, Var. Depts, 1,388.00; Malloy Electric Bear, Facilities, 18.55; Manuel, Karla, Courts, 102.96; Marrowbone, Maribeth, Courts, 23.70; Medical X-Ray Center, Var. Depts, 798.32; Menards - East, Var. Depts, 430.84; Metro Communications, Public Def, 420.00; Midamerica Motoplex, Em Mgmt, 7,606.50; Midamerican Energy C, Var. Depts, 4,468.73; Midcontinent Communi, Law Lib, 150.00; Miller Funeral Home, Human Svcs, 195.00; Minnehaha Cnty Treas, Adv Tax, 2,000.00; Minnehaha Community, Hwy Admin, 31.00; Mitchell, Crystal, Courts, 28.88; Montgomery, Amy, Courts, 21.48; Moore, Rasmussen, Ka, Courts, 750.00; Mosser, Kenneth, Courts, 107.40; Murray Const, ARRA-HPRP, 425.00; Myers & Billion LLP, Courts, 665.00; Nat'l Coalition for, Human Svcs, 500.00; Nat'l Inst of Bus Mg, Human Svcs, 139.00; Nguyen, Lam, Courts, 87.50; Noble, Todd, Courts, 178.36; Northern Plains Fitn, Jail, 3,168.00; Nyberg's Ace Hardwar, Var. Depts, 553.27; Office Depot, Public Def, 122.89; Office Depot, Inc., Info Tech, 313.67; Officemax, Treasurer, 14.99; Osman, Shamshadin, Facilities, 166.95; Overhead Door Compan, Facilities, 25.90; Palmer, David Alan, Courts, 1,113.00; Paulson, Elisabeth, Courts, 22.22; Pine Knoll, Inc., ARRA-HPRP, 645.00; Precision Dynamics C, Jail, 2,108.70; Presto-X-Company, Facilities, 164.00; Push-Pedal-Pull, Sheriff, 605.07; Quality Efficiencies, Human Svcs, 730.00; Qwest, Jail, 102.32; Redwood Biotech, Jail, 387.50; Reiners, Dale, Courts, 104.44; Reker, Vicki, Public Def, 51.06; Retail Data Systems, Treasurer, 3,150.00; Richard-Ewing Equipm, Facilities, 1,342.63; Rochester Armored Ca, Treasurer, 379.50; Rose Crest Townhouse, ARRA-HPRP, 685.00; Ross, Josette, Courts, 21.48; Sanford Clinic, Jail, 141.01; Schmidt, April, Courts, 21.48; SD Assn of County Of, Var. Depts, 10,904.67; SD Dept of Health, Public Def, 66.75; SD Dept of Public Sa, Human Svcs, 50.00; SD Dept of Revenue, St Atty, 6,311.00; SD Dept of Transport, Hwy Constr, 4,619.27; SD Human Services Ce, Public Def, 78.40; SD Public Assurance, Var. Depts, 173,425.20; SDML Workers' Compen, Var. Depts, 342,315.00; Sears, Facilities, 75.99; Shepherd Reporting L, Courts, 200.00; SHI, International C, Var. Depts, 1,398.90; Shopko Store, Extension, 80.31; ShopKo Store, Extension, 20.94; Shrewsbury, Cynthia, ARRA-HPRP, 1,544.00; Siemonsma, Mike, Parks, 150.00; Silchuk, Lyubon (Lub, Courts, 50.00; Sioux Empire Homeles, Human Svcs, 50.00; Sioux Falls Utilitie, Var. Depts, 7,072.72; Sioux Valley Energy, Hwy Admin, 85.63; Sjovold, Svein, Mus Entpr, 200.00; Solomon, Ghirmay, Courts, 194.16; Steel County(MN)Sher, St Atty, 75.00; Steele, Dawn, Courts, 23.70; Stoner, Dean E, ARRA-HPRP, 1,155.00; Stoops, Rick, Mus Entpr, 200.00; Sturdevant's Auto Pa, Hwy Constr, 99.95; Swenson Spreader Com, Hwy Constr, 11,376.00; Teel, Clyde, Mus Entpr, 250.00; Thorin, Deyanira T, Var. Depts, 605.82; Tinklenberg, Douglas, ARRA-HPRP, 800.00; Tires,Tires,Tires In, Sheriff, 563.59; Tomacelli's Pizza, Courts, 95.97; Unitech, Inc/United, Var. Depts, 328.48; University of MN Ext, Extension, 110.00; Velvet Uniforms, Inc, Air Guard, 131.70; Vogel, Serenity, Courts, 22.22; Voigt, Debra, Courts, 1,738.40; Vugteveen, Allison, Courts, 55.52; Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Human Svcs, 168.24; Walgreen Co., Human Svcs, 1,327.40; Weig, Mary, ARRA-HPRP, 495.00; West Twelfth Propert, ARRA-HPRP, 450.00; Westwick Motel, Inc., Human Svcs, 650.00; Whetstone Valley Pre, Mus Store, 13.00; Windy Grass Prop LLC, ARRA-HPRP, 625.00; Wingen, Monte, Courts, 21.85; Xcel Energy, Inc., Var. Depts, 823.91; Z&S Dust Contrl Sys/, Hwy Constr, 6,780.00; Zandt, James R, ARRA-HPRP, 550.00; 2 Guys on the Move I, Courts, 206.70; Commission, Salaries, 34,614.41; Auditor, Salaries, 53,301.32; Treasurer, Salaries, 98,797.84; Info Tech, Salaries, 82,363.90; States Atty, Salaries, 232,289.26; Public Defender, Salaries, 175,364.51; Public Advocate, Salaries, 41,478.88; Facilities, Salaries, 98,680.56; Equalization, Salaries, 99,942.51; Register of Deeds, Salaries, 54,472.09; Human Resources, Salaries, 21,948.55; Sheriff, Salaries, 1,216,994.51; Juvenile Detn Ctr, Salaries, 250,034.87; Highway, Salaries, 192,962.14; Human Services, Salaries, 116,429.34; Museum, Salaries, 89,084.56; Planning, Salaries, 54,939.28; Extension, Salaries, 11,825.22
PERSONNEL
MOTION by Twedt seconded by Pekas to approve the following personnel changes. 5 ayes.
1. To record the EMT specialty pay for Mark Jastram, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, effective 12-22-09.
2. To record the EMT specialty pay for Travis Stauffacher, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, effective 12-29-09.
3. To hire Duane King as Appraiser I (14/1) for Equalization at $17.595/hour effective 1-6-10.
Step Increases Due:
1. Bob Meister - Highway Superintendent - Highway - 25/4 to 25/5, 12-21-09, $3,201.42/bi-weekly
2. Anny Libengood - Caseworker I - Human Services - 16/4 to 16/5, 12-27-09, $21.438/hour
3. Nicholas Brokenleg - Caseworker I - Human Services - 16/2 to 16/3, 12-28-09, $20.405/hour
4. Susan Broveak - Real Estate Specialist - Register of Deeds - 14/4 to 14/5, 1-8-10, $19.422/hour
5. Brett Dannen & Marlin Schlenker - Tax & License Technician - Treasurer - 10/2 to 10/3, 12-27-09, $15.172/hour
6. Joseph Eining - Juvenile Caseworker - JDC - 17/11 to 17/12, 12-27-09, $2,141.84/bi-weekly
7. James Hawkins - Maintenance Supervisor - JDC - 16/8 to 16/9, 12-27-09, $23.663
8. Troy Waterman - Juvenile Correctional Officer I - JDC - 12/12 to 12/13, 12-21-09, $21.0587/hour
9. Travis Ripperda - Juvenile Correctional Worker - JDC - 9/4 to 9/5, 12-21-09, $14.9038/hour
10. Thomas Anez - Juvenile Correctional Worker - JDC - 9/2 to 9/3, 12-27-09, $14.441/hour
11. Trevor Osmer - Deputy Sheriff - Sheriff - 16/6 to 16/7, 11-3-09, $22.1248/hour
12. Joshua Phillips - Deputy Sheriff - Sheriff - 16/6 to 16/7, 12-27-09, $22.523/hour
13. Bradley Farniok - Deputy Sheriff - Jail - 16/13 to 16/14, 12-21-09, $26.2995/hour
14. Donette Kelley - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/12 to 13/13, 12-21-09, $22.1248/hour
15. Steven Lambertz - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/9 to 13/10, 12-21-09, $20.5451/hour
16. Michelle Morrison - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/6 to 13/7, 12-15-09, $19.0782/hour
17. Steven Mahlstedt - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/3 to 13/4, 12-18-09, $17.7160/hour
18. Rebecca Bossman - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/7 to 13/8, 12-27-09, $19.907/hour
19. Benjamin Cook - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/5 to 13/6, 12-29-09, $18.948/hour
20. Debra Hendrix - Corrections System Operator - Jail - 9/9 to 9/10, 12-27-09, $17.166/hour
21. Karen Thompson - Corrections System Operator - Jail - 9/9 to 9/10, 12-21-09, $16.8623/hour
22. Melinda Storley - Corrections System Operator - Jail - 9/6 to 9/7, 12-4-09, $15.6584/hour
23. Kimberly Luke - Victim Witness Assistant - State's Attorney - 16/10 to 16/11, 12-31-09, $24.861/hour
Special Commission Action Requests
1. To recognize the following significant employee anniversaries for January: 5 years - Miranda Braley, Kara Duncan, Crystal Johnson, Carrie Mees-Thompson, Scott Anderson, Mark Thorstenson, Randy Fods, and Bonnie Holmquist; 10 years - Aaron Curry and Julie Tighe; 15 years - Mary Baker and Tyrone Albers; and 20 years - Terence Cunningham.
2. To record volunteers in County Departments for December 2009. The list is on file at Human Resources.
RFP
Ken McFarland, Commission Administrative Officer, reported that proposals for Redevelopment of Real Property for Housing First Project were opened at 2:00 p.m. on 12/29/09. Proposals were submitted by Peska Construction, Inc. and Lloyd Companies. Mr. McFarland reported that the proposal from Peska Construction was different than what was described in the RFP and did not include specific cost estimates. The proposal from Lloyd Companies more closely met the terms of the RFP. Both proposals were discussed at Building Committee and they recommended Lloyd Companies. Craig Lloyd with Lloyd Companies was present to answer questions and discuss the project timeline. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Twedt to authorize the Housing First Property Development Review Committee to enter into negotiations with Lloyd Companies for the Housing First Project. 5 ayes.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Barth commented on a newspaper article on some developers rushing to plat their properties in advance of the city of Sioux Falls' new fee schedule. He expressed that he would have liked to have been aware of how the City's rules were affecting development during County Board of Equalization hearings.
MOTION by Pekas, seconded by Twedt to adjourn until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. 5 ayes.
APPROVED BY THE
COMMISSION:
Anne Hajek, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sandy Kinder, Deputy Auditor
Published once at the total approximate cost of $164.02.
1249566-02 Jan. 13, 2010

Minnehaha
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Minnehaha County Planning Commission to be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2010 in the Commission Meeting Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, there will be public hearing to consider
1) An amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County, Additional Use, adding vehicle restrictions for commercial, recreational, and agricultural vehicles and equipment.
2) An amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County, Parking and Loading Regulations, to allow crushed asphalt as an option for hard surfacing.
Meeting Assistance: Accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the County Commission Office at (605) 367-4206 (Voice or TDD) 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Published once at the total approximate cost of $10.26.
Dated: January 4, 2010
1249281-02 Jan. 13, 2010

Brandon
BRIEFING MEETING MINUTES
The Brandon City Council met in a briefing session at 5:30 p.m. on December 30, 2009 at the Council Chambers at 308 Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota. Present were Roger Brooks, Blaine Jones, Dan Mostek, and Mayor Larry Beesley. Others present were: City Engineer, Jon Brown, Stockwell Engineers, Inc.; City Administrator, Bryan H. Read; City Finance Officer, Dennis E. Olson; Public Building Inspector, Dave Swier; Director of Human Resources, Dan Oakland; and Police Chief David Kull. Absent Don Hammond, Mindy Hansen, and Brett Karber.
The Council discussed the items on the agenda for the upcoming January 4, 2010 regular Council meeting. No formal action was taken.
At 6:20 p.m., having no further business, Mayor Beesley declared the briefing meeting ended.
Larry D. Beesley
Mayor
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Officer
Published once at an approximate cost of $19.66
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Brandon
MINUTES
The Brandon City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 4, 2010 in the Council Chambers at 308 Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota. Present were Roger Brooks, Don Hammond, Mindy Hansen, Brett Karber, Dan Mostek, and Mayor Larry Beesley. Others present were: City Administrator, Bryan H. Read; Finance Officer, Dennis E. Olson; City Attorney, Lisa Marso; City Engineer, Jon Brown, Stockwell Engineers, Inc.; Clerk, Bonnie Nelson; Director of Human Resources, Dan Oakland; Police Chief Dave Kull; Public Works Director, Wayne Fletcher; Building Inspector, and Dave Swier. Absent: Blaine Jones.
Alderman Mostek moved Alderman Brooks seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Alderman Brooks moved Alderwoman Hansen seconded to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2009 briefing meeting and the December 21, 2010 regular meeting. Motion carried.
Alderman Mostek moved Alderman Karber seconded to approve the following claims. Motion carried.
Claims for December 31, 2009: A & M Irrigation, Soccer Project, 275.31; Argus Leader Media, Publications, 272.07; Beal Distributing, GC Lounge Supplies, 196.90; Blaine’s Service, Various Supplies, 49.00; Brandon Development Foundation, Hemlock Project, 33,393.25; Brandon Lumber Co, Various Supplies, 2,159.40; Brandon True Value, Various Supplies, 799.05; Brandon Valley School District, Fuel, 3,693.60; Brown & Saenger, Various Supplies, 226.79; Cardmember Services, Various Supplies, 1,340.01; Cartridge World, Supplies, 171.53; CJ & Company, Supplies, 114.14; Concrete Materials, Snow Supplies, 252.30; Dakota Beverage, GC Lounge Supplies, 157.30; Dakota Fluid Power, Various Supplies, 2,509.10; Dex Media, GC Publications, 68.05; Dick’s East 10th St Vacuum, Govt Bldg Supplies, 48.35; Digital Ally, Police Equipment, 167.50; Donald Finstad, Professional Service, 15,220.00; Dust-Tex, Supplies, 116.58; EnviroMaster, GC Lounge Supplies, 29.09; Fastenal Company, Various Supplies, 83.70; G & K Services, Community Room Linens, 855.50; Geotek Engineering & Testing Services, Hemlock Project, 1,377.50; Grainger, Various Supplies, 93.04; Hach Company, Water Chemicals, 506.92; Hawkins, Water Chemicals, 1,004.61; Justin Selken, Inspection Supplies, 189.74; Mac’s Inc, Street Supplies, 41.90; Manley Tire & Oil Service, Park Supplies, 12.50; Marv’s Sanitary Service, Utilities, 442.50; McGreevy Clinic Avera, Professional Service, 93.00; Menards Sioux Falls East, Various Supplies, 245.98; Midwest Boring, Projects, 17,671.68; Mills & Miller Inc, Snow Supplies, 2,820.07; Minnehaha Community Water Corp, Park Utilities, 46.00; MKT Equipment LLC, Snow Supplies, 15.39; Newman Traffic Signs, Traffic Supplies, 91.69; Nitram Design, Professional Service, 181.50; Northern Water Works Supply, Water Meter Supplies, 7,963.62; Oakley Sales Corp, Pro Shop Resale, 148.11; Palisades Oil Co, Fuel, 3,886.65; Palisades Propane, Park Utilities, 1,376.46; Petty Cash, Postage , 96.13; Pfeifer’s Implement Company, Golf Course Supplies, 270.53; Ping, Pro Shop Resale, 485.87; Pitney Bowes Lease Account, Postage Machine lease, 177.00; Queen City Wholesale, GC Lounge Supplies, 293.79; Revier Pressure Washers, Bus Barn Project, 2,650.00; Runge Enterprises Inc, Bethany Meadows Project, 145,051.91; Sayre Associates, Hemlock Project, 29,784.50; SD Dept of Revenue, Water Testing, 170.00; Sharpe Enterprises Inc, Bus Barn Project, 31,333.60; Sioux Falls Networks, Police Professional Services, 300.00; Sioux Falls Utilities, Sewer November Agreement, 9,908.90; Sioux Valley Energy, Utilities, 12,574.60; Sioux Valley Energy, Hemlock Project, 12,250.00; Sirchie Finger Print Labs, Police Supplies, 87.31; Soo Sanitary Trenching & Backhoe, Snow Removal, 7,680.00; Sprint, Utilities, 204.66; Stuart Griffith, Police Travel Expense, 379.50; Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, Various Supplies, 812.93; Sue’s Sparkle Service, Professional Service, 300.00; Sunshine, Various Supplies, 351.26; Titan Machinery, Street Supplies, 461.28; Tony’s Catering, Lounge Catering, 93.47; Verizon Wireless, Utilities, 445.60; Vogel Motors, Police Supplies, 252.99; Zabel Steel, Snow Supplies, 72.60; Council, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 6,372.16; Mayor, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 1,485.39; City Administration, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 3,645.82; Planning & Zoning, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 720.31; Deputy Finance Officer, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 1,954.01; Police, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 14,801.36; Building Inspections, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 2,673.90; Street Department, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 5,842.00; Park Department, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 2,327.39; Chamber of Commerce, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 1,417.80; Water Department, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 5,670.92; Sewer Department, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 3,065.91; Golf Course Grounds, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 2,565.23; Golf Course Lounge, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 636.78; Golf Course Pro Shop, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 1,968.73; Golf Course Community Room, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 447.84; 941 Payroll Taxes, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 16,088.35; OFC/Child Support Enforcement, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 174.92; MN Child Support Payment Center, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 431.47; SD Retirement System Supplemental, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 955.00; TASC Flex Plan, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 1,691.26; Johnson, Rodenburg & Lauinger, December 23, 2009 Payroll, 65.00; SD Retirement System, December Retirement, 17,016.09; Wellmark BC/BC, Rest of December Benefits, 3,149.10
Claims for January 4, 2010; B2Bee Bridal Show, 2010 Bridal Show, 312.70; Board of Operator Certification, 2010 Operator Renewals, 102.00; Brandon Lumber Co, Various Project Supplies, 5,059.97; Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Advertising and Annual Dues, 44,865.00; CNA Surety, Notary, 50.00; IAPMO, 2010 Membership, 75.00; InterLakes Community Action, November 09 Bus Expense, 6,896.11; Performance Press, Animal Control Supplies, 97.00; Schmitz, Kalda & Associates Inc, Professional Services, 4,113.30; SD Building Officials’ Association, 2010 Membership, 50.00; SD City Management Association, 2010 Membership, 300.00; SD Dept of Environment & Natural Resources, 2010 Permit, 3,500.00; SD Government Finance Officers Association, 2010 Membership, 130.00; SD Governmental HR Association, 2010 Membership, 25.00; SD Municipal League, Travel Expense, 15.00; SD Municipal League, 2010 Membership, 2,359.20; SD Municipal Street Maintenance, 2010 Membership, 35.00; SD Police Chiefs’ Association, 2010 Membership, 102.97; SD Retailers Association, 2010 Dues, 150.00; SD State Plumbing Commission, 2010 License Fee, 210.00; SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, Worker’s Comp for 2010, 39,459.00; South Eastern Council of Governments, 2010 Membership, 10,753.00; The JP Cooke Co, Animal Control Supplies, 64.50; First National Bank, Golf Carts Loan, 2,826.10; First National Bank, Water Treatment Plant Loan, 43,926.94; Delta Dental, Insurance , 1,996.60; Modern Woodman, Life Insurance, 1,153.00; TASC, Insurance Deductible, 1,120.00; Wellmark BCBS, Health Insurance, 28,377.32
Alderman Hammond moved Alderman Karber seconded to give second reading to Ordinance #467. TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA DELETING THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IN 6-7-18 REQUIRING EACH LICENSEE TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR ALL QUALITY REVIEW COSTS OVER $2,000.00. A roll call vote showed Brooks, Hammond, Hansen, Karber, and Mostek voting aye. Motion carried.
Alderman Karber moved Alderman Mostek seconded to give a second reading to Ordinance #466. TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009. A roll call vote showed Brooks, Hammond, Hansen, Karber and Mostek voting aye. Motion carried.
Alderman Brooks moved Alderman Hammond seconded to adopt Resolution #01-10 that moves contingency funds. A roll call vote showed Brooks, Hammond, Hansen, Karber and Mostek voting aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #01-10
WHEREAS, the City of Brandon prepares and approves a budget each September for the following calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the budget for 2009 contains a contingency fund of $50,000.00 that can be transferred to any general fund account by resolution of the City Council.
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the following amounts be transferred from 101.0-411.30-423 Contingency to:
Publications 101.0-411.30-423 Publications,.............$1,750.00
Weed Control 101.0-426.60-426 Supplies,................... $400.00
Swimming Pool 101.0-451.40-411 Wages,......................$300.00
Dated this 4th day of January 2010.
Larry D. Beesley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Officer
(SEAL)
The Water & Sewer Committee report was heard. A presentation on water rates was given by the City Engineer. No formal action was taken.
The Street and Administration Committee reports were heard. Alderman Hammond moved Alderwoman Hansen seconded to adopt Resolution #02-10. A roll call vote showed Brooks, Hammond, Hansen, Karber and Mostek voting aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #02-10
WHEREAS, SDCL 9-14-28 requires that the governing body of every municipality shall fix and determine by ordinance or resolution, the amount of salaries and compensation of all municipal officers and the time at which the same shall be paid; and
WHEREAS, the City council shall publish the salaries for compliance with the provisions of SDCL,9-14-28.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brandon City Council that the following resolution, repealing all prior salary and wage resolutions, be passed and approved. The Mayor, Council, Commissions and Committees shall be paid once a quarter and all other officers and employees shall be paid every two weeks at the following yearly salary or hourly wage.
Larry Beesley, $7,300.00 per year (Mayor) plus $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Larry Bixby, $17.69 per hour.
Paul Bosch, $25.00 per each Planning & Zoning meeting attended.
Roger Brooks, $4,500.00 per year (Council member) and $25.00 per each P&Z meeting attended.
Eric Burkman, $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Tyler Carda, $17.77 per hour.
Cory Carlson, $17.04 per hour.
Donovan Carpenter $20.58 per hour.
Kim Cerwick, $45,000 per year.
Dennis Clark, $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Devin Coughlin, $17.61 per hour plus $25.00 per each Tree Board meeting attended.
Mike Coughlin, $25.00 per each Tree Board meeting attended.
Shari Davis, $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Wayne Ellingson, $21.93 per hour.
Wade Else, $28.88 per hour. $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Wayne Fletcher, $67,303.02 per year plus $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Jim Fjerestad, $19.92 per hour, plus $750.00 Safety Committee pay.
Stuart Griffith, $18.36 per hour.
Don Hammond, $4,500.00 per year (Council member).
Mindy Hansen, $4,500.00 per year (Council member), plus $25.00 per each Safety meeting attended.
Rollie Hoeke, $23.57 per hour.
Blaine Jones, $4500.00 per year (Council Member) plus $25.00 per each Safety meeting attended
Tim Jorgenson, $25.00 per each Planning & Zoning meeting attended.
Brett Karber, $4,500.00 per year. (Council member) plus $25.00 per each Tree Board meeting attended.
Dale Kerber, $18.62 per year
David Kull, $70,019.40 per year plus $25.00 per each Safety meeting attended.
Melissa Labahn, $14.16 per hour.
Mariah Logan, $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Robert Miller, $20.61 per hour.
Judy Morford, $17.57 per hour.
Dan Mostek, $4,500.00 per year (Council member).
Bonnie Nelson, $15.99 per hour.
Dennis Olson, $34,734 per year.
Alex Palmer, $19.62 per hour.
Chuck Parsons, $25.00 per each Planning & Zoning meeting attended.
Pam Petersen, $15.50 per hour.
Bryan Read, $82,991.49 per year.
Jim Reiter, $25.00 per each Tree Board meeting attended.
William Reiter, $24.64 per hour.
Robert Reuland, $17.28 per hour.
Wayne Rohde, $25.00 per each Tree Board and Safety meeting attended.
Mark Schmelling, $17.04 per hour.
Justin Selken, $18.55 per hour.
Bob Serk, $25.00 per each Planning & Zoning meeting attended.
Corey Shamatt, $18.19 per hour.
Christina Smith, $14.97 per hour.
Jamie Steffel, $17.61 per hour.
Todd Stone, $25.00 per each Planning & Zoning meeting attended.
Quentin Struble, $22.41 per hour.
David Swier, $61,180.22 per year plus $25.00 per each Safety and P& Z meeting attended.
Zane Swenson, $45,165.50 per year contract plus commission.
Kerry Thill, $33,440.00 per year contract plus commission.
Brad Thorson, $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Brad Top, $18.27 per hour.
Tammi VanderBeek , $14.45 per hour.
Burton VerMeer, $15.33 per hour.
Linda Weber, $25.00 per each Planning & Zoning meeting attended.
James Westcott, $25.00 per each Safety Committee meeting attended.
Barry Williams, $29.00 per hour.
Dated this 4th day of January, 2010.
Larry D. Beesley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Officer
(SEAL)
Alderman Brooks moved Alderman Mostek seconded to adopt Resolution #03-10 setting the date of the annual election. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #03-10
WHEREAS, SDCL 9-31-1 requires that South Dakota Municipalities set the date, time, and place for the annual election.
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Brandon City Council that the 2010 Annual Municipal Election will be held on April 13, 2010. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and all wards will vote at the Council Chambers at 308 Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota.
Dated this 4th day of January 2010.
Larry D. Beesley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Officer
(SEAL)
Alderman Mostek moved Alderman Karber seconded to approve the recommendation of the Revolving Load Fund Foundation to provide a loan, not to exceed $16,131.00, to the Corson Village Sanitary District participants in the Corson Water Project. Motion carried.
Alderman Karber moved Alderwoman Hansen seconded to support the efforts of the South Dakota Municipal League to pursue legislation allowing a municipality, at local option and after voter approval, to adopt an additional penny of sales tax to be used for purposes specified by the local governing board for a specified amount of time. Motion carried.
The Park & Recreation, Police and Golf Course Committee reports were heard.
Alderman Brooks moved Alderwoman Hansen seconded to approve the consent calendar that contained the following items: a plat for Lot 32 Block 2, Sunrise Estates Addition; and a plat for Tract H, Traub’s Addition. Motion carried.
At 7:31 p.m. Alderman Brooks moved Alderman Mostek seconded to go in to executive session to discuss personnel. Motion carried. At 7:50 p.m. Mayor Beesely declared the executive session ended.
At 7:51 p.m. on a motion by Alderman Karber seconded by Alderman Hammond, the meeting was adjourned.
Larry D. Beesley
Mayor
Bonnie L. Nelson
Municipal Recording Clerk
Published once at an approximate cost of $163.64.
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Brandon
ORDINANCE #467
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA DELETING THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IN 6-7-18 REQUIRING EACH LICENSEE TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR ALL QUALITY REVIEW COSTS OVER $2,000.00.
WHEREAS, the City of Brandon, wishes to bear the entire cost of quality assurance for all emergency service reviews, to be effective starting in the 2010 contract for services.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the second paragraph in Brandon Municipal Code 6-7-18, which references to an annual amount of $2,000.00, be deleted in it entirety.
6-7-18 ASSURANCE
The City of Brandon shall, by resolution, designate a committee, an agency, a Medical Doctor or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine as its Quality Assurance Designee who shall review all applications for a surface ambulance license under this Chapter, and conduct quality assurance reviews of the holder of a surface ambulance license. Such quality assurance review shall be conducted quarterly and shall conform, at a minimum, to the Quality Assurance provisions found in Minnehaha County Ordinance 31-02, Section 1-5, as that ordinance now exists and may be, from time to time, amended. Each licensed ambulance service shall comply forthwith with requests by the City’s Quality Assurance Designee for any and all information necessary to complete such review. The Quality Assurance Designee and each licensee shall at all times follow state and federal regulations regarding patient privacy.
Each licensee shall reimburse the City of Brandon for all costs, over and above an annual amount of $2,000.00, that are associated with a quality assurance review of said licensee conducted by the City’s Quality Assurance Designee pursuant to this provisions.
Adopted this 4th day of January, 2010.
Larry D. Beesley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Officer
(SEAL)
First Reading - December 21, 2009
Second Reading - January 4, 2010
Published - January 13, 2010
Effective Date - February 2, 2010
Published once at an approximate cost of $34.16.
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