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January 19. 2010 3:17PM
Valley Springs
NOTICE OF VACANCY
MUNICIPALITY OF VALLEY SPRINGS,
SOUTH DAKOTA
The following office will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office of the elective officer:
Five-Year Commissioner
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 29th, 2010 and petitions may be filed in the office of the finance officer located at 401 Broadway Ave. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - Noon Central Standard Time not later than the 26th day of February, in which on that day the office will be open until 5 p.m.
Sandy Severtson
Finance Officer
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Brandon
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Brandon Planning & Zoning Commission met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 7, 2010 at the Brandon City Council Chambers.
Roll call was taken. Members present were Chairman Chuck Parsons, Commissioners Todd Stone, Tim Jorgenson, Linda Weber, Paul Bosch and Bob Serk. Also present were Building Inspector Dave Swier and City Administrator Bryan Read. Absent were Alderman Roger Brooks and Mayor Larry Beesley.
Chairman Parsons moved Commissioner Stone seconded to approve the agenda with the addition of a plat for Lot 2 in Tract 1 of Assid Addition. Motion carried.
Commissioner Bosch moved Commissioner Serk seconded to approve the consent calendar which contained the following items: plat for Nito Ranch Addition Tract 1 & 2 and a plat for McHardy Addition Tract 5.
Commissioner Serk moved Commissioner Jorgenson seconded to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried.
A Home Occupation Application for 128 Augusta Avenue was presented. Homeowner Alisha Padgett was present for discussion. Wants to open a home daycare. Will be fencing the backyard in the spring. Commissioner Serk moved Commissioner Weber seconded to approve the request. Motion carried.
Home Occupation Renewals for 2010 were presented. Commissioner Bosch moved to approve those businesses that have paid their yearly renewal fee to date. Commissioner Stone seconded. Motion carried.
The Planning & Zoning Commission was asked to write a letter of support for the City to apply for a grant for a trail system which would run from the east side of Brandon to McHardy Park, then continue on to Splitrock Blvd. Commissioner Serk moved Commissioner Bosch seconded to allow Chairman Parsons to sign the letter of support on behalf of the Commission. Motion carried.
A plat was presented for Lot 2 in Tract 1 of Assid Addition. This plat is located outside of city limits, but inside our jurisdiction. Is located at the southwest corner of Aspen Blvd. and 484th Avenue. Brandon’s Comprehensive Plan shows this area proposed as being Commercial. Owners Brandon & Lisa Hanisch were present for discussion, want to build a home on the property. Commissioner Serk moved Commissioner Stone seconded to approve the plat. Motion carried.
Building Permits for December #09-358 - #09-374 were presented. For review only, no action required.
Year end building permit totals for 2009 were presented. For review only, no action required.
At 6:48 pm, having no further business, Commissioner Bosch moved Commissioner Weber seconded to adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried.
At 6:48pm, Chairman Parsons called the Board of Adjustment meeting to order.
Roll call was taken. Members present were Chairman Chuck Parsons, Commissioners Todd Stone, Tim Jorgenson, Linda Weber, Paul Bosch and Bob Serk. Also present were Building Inspector Dave Swier and City Administrator Bryan Read. Absent were Alderman Roger Brooks and Mayor Larry Beesley.
Commissioner Jorgenson moved Commissioner Weber seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
A Variance Application was presented for 816 E. Redwood Blvd. Owner Marv Veldkamp was not present. Wants to construct a 40' X 100' pole shed that would encroach the required side yard by 15'. Commissioner Stone moved Commissioner Serk seconded to deny the variance application. Motion carried.
At 6:54 p.m., having no further business, Commissioner Serk moved Commissioner Bosch seconded to adjourn the Board of Adjustment meeting. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
David A. Swier
Building Inspector
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Minnehaha
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 A.M., January 12, 2010, pursuant to adjournment on January 5, 2010. Commissioners present were: Hajek, Twedt, Barth and Kelly. Commissioner Pekas was absent. Also present were Sandy Kinder, Deputy Auditor, and Dustin DeBoer, Senior Deputy State's Attorney.
Chairman Hajek called the meeting to order.
AGENDA
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Kelly to remove item 13, consideration of an appointment to the Minnehaha County Extension Board, and approve the Agenda. 4 ayes.
MINUTES
MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Barth to approve the Minutes for January 5, 2010. 4 ayes.
VOUCHERS TO BE PAID
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Twedt to approve the following bills totaling $648,481.65 for payment. 4 ayes.
A-Ox Welding Supp Co, Sheriff, 196.36; Action Electric Co., Hwy Constr, 394.03; Advanced Tech Svcs I, Info Tech, 1,995.00; Alex Air Apparatus I, Em Mgmt, 4,197.72; Allied Oil & Supply, Hwy Constr, 770.34; American Institution, JDC, 41.85; Anesthesiology Assoc, Human Svcs, 544.00; Argus Leader, Var. Depts, 1,770.75; Around The Clock/Dra, JDC, 115.90; Associated Consult/E, Var. Depts, 2,905.00; Avera Health Plans I, Human Svcs, 163.51; Avera Home Medical E, Human Svcs, 223.75; Avera McKennan Hosp, Var. Depts, 2,287.60; Avera McKennan Hospi, Var. Depts, 88,877.93; Awate, Elashe, Public Def, 300.00; Backhaus, Roger, DBA, ARRA-HPRP, 1,300.00; Bargain Barn Tire Ct, Dir of Eq, 304.00; Barnes & Noble.Com, Human Res, 47.88; Belnic Inc/Bizchair., Jail, 3,431.76; Bierschbach Equipmen, Em Mgmt, 175.00; Border States Electr, Facilities, 230.82; Brown & Saenger, Var. Depts, 3,662.79; CAJ Enterprises Inc/, ARRA-HPRP, 660.00; Canfield Business In, Var. Depts, 3,857.01; Carlson, Lisa, Courts, 443.80; Cartridge World, Info Tech, 2,317.32; CATCO, Hwy Constr, 12,921.81; CBM Food Service, Var. Depts, 31,046.81; Center for Family Me, Var. Depts, 342.63; Chemco, Inc., Facilities, 7.84; City Glass & Glazing, Var. Depts, 1,327.26; Claveau, Julie, Human Svcs, 148.37; Com-Tec Security, LL, Jail, 938.72; Communication Svcs F, Courts, 669.00; Conexis Benefit Admi, Human Svcs, 168.81; Connecting Point, Var. Depts, 5,825.00; Construction Special, Facilities, 2,189.00; Cooey, Carla F, Courts, 70.00; Dakota Data Shred, JDC, 139.51; Dakota Fluid Power, Hwy Constr, 10.90; Dakota Forensic Cons, Coroner, 6,000.00; Dakota Lettering Etc, Mus Ops, 500.00; Dakota Riggers & Too, Var. Depts, 579.04; Dakota Splash, Hwy Admin, 38.40; Dakota Supply Group, JDC, 176.88; Dakotabilities, Var. Depts, 1,423.00; Danko Emergency Equi, Em Mgmt, 869.25; Decisionone Corporat, Info Tech, 395.47; Dement, Paula, Public Adv, 660.88; Denherder, Jack/Rosa, ARRA-HPRP, 1,600.00; Dialnet/Ahrens Telec, Info Tech, 45.00; Dickinson County(IA), St Atty, 31.50; Dietrich, Donna K, Mental Ill, 274.12; Dollar Tree Stores I, Human Svcs, 675.71; Eide Bailly LLP, Human Svcs, 325.00; Electric Supply Co., Courts, 811.87; Empire Business Syst, Var. Depts, 249.45; Evans, Jerald L, ARRA-HPRP, 530.00; Exide Technologies, Hwy Constr, 572.08; Fred the Fixer Inc, Human Svcs, 45.50; Fremont Industries, Hwy Admin, 162.69; G & R Controls Inc, Var. Depts, 1,158.73; G&W, Inc DBA Gary Co, Human Svcs, 114.91; Genzlinger, Janeen, Courts, 144.40; Golden West, Var. Depts, 194.74; Governmentjobs.Com I, Human Res, 5,000.00; Graham Tire Co. - No, Hwy Constr, 523.00; Great Plains Int'l T, Hwy Constr, 825.76; Great Plains Psychol, Courts, 1,515.00; Green, Syd, JDC, 12.95; GT Distributors Inc, Jail, 286.90; Gulf South Medical S, Jail, 36.72; Guzman, Sandra V., Courts, 83.33; Hampden (MA)County S, St Atty, 75.00; Hansen, Daphna, Sheriff, 14.00; Harmelink, Norma, Welf Recov, 9.74; Harms Oil Company, Hwy Constr, 17,275.10; Harold's Photo Cente, Mus Entpr, 15.99; Hartman, Jeremy, Hwy Constr, 171.93; Haugaard, Steven G, Courts, 2,994.00; Haugan, Raymond C, ARRA-HPRP, 600.00; Heirloom Creations, Mus Ops, 79.80; Help/Systems-IL Inc, Info Tech, 1,285.00; Hepner, Leanne, Jail, 63.25; Hewlett-Packard Comp, Var. Depts, 2,887.00; Hiatt Thompson Corp, Jail, 381.30; High Plains Technolo, Info Tech, 2,403.00; Hills of Rest Memori, Human Svcs, 169.81; Hilton - Austin, Public Adv, 686.55; Hobart, JDC, 88.88; Hofer, Julie A., Public Adv, 428.30; Holcomb Freightliner, Hwy Constr, 92.53; Home Depot Credit Se, Hwy Constr, 28.87; Hosmer, David M. Law, Mental Ill, 663.29; Hurtgen, Timothy T., ARRA-HPRP, 300.00; Hy-Vee & Affiliates, Human Svcs, 504.26; Hy-Vee Accounts Rece, Var. Depts, 583.54; Institutions Service, Jail, 4,537.20; Interstate Office Pr, Var. Depts, 21,839.78; Intoximeters, Inc., 24/7 Prog, 2,000.00; Jaymar Business Form, Dir of Eq, 538.75; Jefferson Partners L, Human Svcs, 542.79; Jim & Ron's Service, Sheriff, 35.00; Johnson Controls, In, Facilities, 893.52; Kabeiseman & Pollard, Mental Ill, 293.00; Kappenman, Timothy D, Jail, 5,068.00; Karl's, Inc., Em Mgmt, 2,742.15; Kennedy, Pier & Knof, Mental Ill, 145.40; KGA Properties, ARRA-HPRP, 400.00; Kmart, JDC, 165.01; Knutson, William, Human Svcs, 160.00; Kooistra, Nelva, Mental Ill, 30.00; Kpradith, Kyto, Public Def, 75.00; Kreisers, Inc., Jail, 149.14; KTTW-FOX-TV/Independ, Mus Ops, 395.00; Kunkel, Parker J, ARRA-HPRP, 275.00; Lacroix, Heather, Mental Ill, 182.50; Lamar Companies, Mus Ops, 3,965.00; Lamb Motor Company I, Hwy Constr, 24,436.00; Law Enforcement Trng, Sheriff, 460.00; Lewis Drug Stores, JDC, 23.89; Lincoln County Audit, Mental Ill, 585.17; Loge, Daniel, ARRA-HPRP, 425.00; Ludoc Enterprises In, Ambulance, 2,395.83; Mac's, Inc., Var. Depts, 196.22; Mannie, Corey, ARRA-HPRP, 1,150.00; Maxwell Food Equipme, JDC, 47.92; McLeod's Print & Off, Dir of Eq, 1,063.92; Medical X-Ray Center, Var. Depts, 3,467.92; Menards - East, Var. Depts, 680.65; Menge, Marvin, ARRA-HPRP, 750.00; Metro Communications, Var. Depts, 33,134.00; Microfilm Imaging Sy, Reg Deeds, 75.00; Midamerica Motoplex, Em Mgmt, 156.38; Midamerican Energy C, Hwy Admin, 2,486.97; Midcontinent Communi, Mus Ops, 55.00; Midwest Alarm Compan, Info Tech, 240.00; Midwest Oil Company, Hwy Constr, 365.72; Miller Funeral Home, Human Svcs, 4,165.80; Minnehaha Cnty Priso, Jail, 35.00; Minnehaha Cnty Pub D, Public Def, 109.99; Mitel Datanet, Var. Depts, 131,548.00; Mobile Electronic Se, Sheriff, 135.00; Murray Const, ARRA-HPRP, 588.00; Museum Petty Cash, Var. Depts, 17.17; Muth Electric/Techno, Courts, 403.22; NACDL, Public Adv, 270.00; NACVSO/Jim Golgart, Human Svcs, 30.00; Narem, Inc, Hwy Constr, 89.98; Nat'l Assn of Counti, Commission, 2,948.00; Nat'l Student Housin, Human Svcs, 500.00; Nelson, William, Human Svcs, 575.00; New World Systems, Em Mgmt, 1,400.00; Norberg Paints, Inc., Mus Ops, 32.65; North Central Heart, Jail, 376.94; Northern States Supp, Hwy Constr, 135.96; Northern Truck Equip, Facilities, 584.17; Northland Chemical C, JDC, 239.85; Novak Sanitary Servi, Facilities, 1,571.01; Office Depot, Inc., Jail, 53.97; Oliver Excavating In, Facilities, 4,697.50; Orthopedic Institute, Human Svcs, 2,995.12; Overhead Door Compan, Facilities, 132.60; P & P Properties, ARRA-HPRP, 317.00; Palmer, Barbara, Mental Ill, 2,992.50; Parham, Roger, ARRA-HPRP, 1,280.00; Paul the Painter Inc, Em Mgmt, 1,000.00; Physicians Laborator, Jail, 37.01; Poppenga, Ronald, ARRA-HPRP, 300.00; Qualified Presort Se, Var. Depts, 5,283.03; Quality Efficiencies, Human Svcs, 165.00; RAC Rentals LLC, ARRA-HPRP, 505.00; Record Keepers, Inc., Public Def, 167.84; Rehfuss, Cathy A, Mental Ill, 30.00; Richard-Ewing Equipm, Var. Depts, 12,308.31; Robson True Value, Em Mgmt, 161.90; Rods Properties LLC, ARRA-HPRP, 585.00; Rural Metro Ambulanc, Coroner, 600.00; Sanford Health Plan-, Human Svcs, 1,277.08; Sanford Hospital - R, ARRA-HPRP, 265.00; Santee, Charles, ARRA-HPRP, 700.00; Sayre Associates, In, Hwy Constr, 1,180.00; Schmitz, Kalda & Ass, Bldg Fund, 1,504.75; SD Art Museum, Mus Ops, 663.22; SD Assn of County Co, Commission, 21,259.34; SD Dept of Public Sa, Human Svcs, 20.00; SD Dept of Revenue, Var. Depts, 236.87; SD Federal Property, Extension, 30.00; SD Risk Pool, Human Svcs, 2,701.43; SD Secretary of Stat, Var. Depts, 160.00; SD Sheriff's Assn., Sheriff, 4,798.43; SD State Treasurer, Sales Tax, 548.36; SECOG, SECOG, 22,508.00, Security Labs, Ltd, Info Tech, 2,500.00; SF Leased Hsg Assoc, ARRA-HPRP, 400.00; Sigler Fire Equipmen, JDC, 131.58; Sioux Empire Arts Co, Mus Ops, 50.00; Sioux Empire FCU, Var. Depts, 364.46; Sioux Empire FCU, Dir of Eq, 2,426.49; Sioux Falls City Fin, Var. Depts, 25,015.00; Sioux Falls Ford, In, Jail, 78.54; Sioux Falls Transit/, Human Svcs, 25.00; Sioux Valley Energy, Var. Depts, 119.65; Skorczewski, Jena, Courts, 2,253.40; Solomon, Ghirmay, Courts, 50.00; Southeastern Behavio, Jail, 5,011.50; Surgical Institute O, Var. Depts, 1,228.82; Swenby, Dianne, ARRA-HPRP, 375.00; Swenby, Roger, ARRA-HPRP, 300.00; Sycamore Court Apts/, ARRA-HPRP, 740.00; The Training Consort, Info Tech, 3,185.00; Thompson, Troy, ARRA-HPRP, 650.00; Thorin, Deyanira T, Var. Depts, 300.00; Thurman, Creighton A, Mental Ill, 318.34; Tires,Tires,Tires In, Sheriff, 791.91; Triangle Properties, ARRA-HPRP, 300.00; Trygstad Financial G, Var. Depts, 745.00; Unitech, Inc/United, St Atty, 100.83; Urology Institute, P, Human Svcs, 99.82; US Bank-Corporate Tr, Bldg Fund, 1,000.00; US Postmaster, Elections, 50.00; Van Lier, Harold, Hwy Constr, 98.01; Van Stratton, Winer, St Atty, 3,200.00; Velvet Uniforms, Inc, Var. Depts, 206.00; Verizon Wireless, Em Mgmt, 810.22; Vugate, Inc., Jail, 302.13; Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Human Svcs, 646.72; Walgreen Co., Human Svcs, 1,025.54; Wall Lake Sanitary D, Hwy Admin, 70.00; Walter, Carney, ARRA-HPRP, 375.00; Wehde, David, Sheriff, 343.62; Welch, James A, ARRA-HPRP, 500.00; Wellmark, Inc. COBRA, Human Svcs, 190.47; West Group, Public Def, 640.50; Wiese, Chuck, Human Svcs, 500.00; Willow Wood Apartmen, ARRA-HPRP, 620.00; Wood, Jan, Human Svcs, 360.00; Wulf, Ron Carpet Ser, Mus Ops, 43.75; Xcel Energy, Inc., Var. Depts, 533.32; Yankton County Sheri, Mental Ill, 200.00; 5-Forty Partnership, ARRA-HPRP, 675.00
REPORTS
The following reports were received and placed on file in the County Auditor's Office: Minnehaha County Human Services Report and the Minnehaha County Regional Juvenile Detention Center Monthly Report for December 2009.
PERSONNEL
MOTION by Kelly seconded by Barth to approve the following personnel changes. 4 ayes.
1. To accept the retirement of Terence Cunningham as Deputy Sheriff Sergeant for the Jail effective 1-15-10.
2. To promote Krista Leidholt from Deputy Sheriff (16/7) to Deputy Sheriff Sergeant (20/1) for the Jail at $23.663/hour effective 1-9-10.
3. To transfer Robert Bockorny from Parking Lot Attendant to Protective Services Worker for the Sheriff's Office at $11.780 effective 12-22-09.
4. To transfer Robert Bockorny from Protective Services Worker to Parking Lot Attendant for the Sheriff's Office at $10.180 effective 1-12-10.
5. To accept the resignation of Cheri Travis as Senior Accounting Technician for the Auditor's Office effective 1-4-10.
6. To promote Julie Wingert from Accounting Technician (10/3) to Senior Accounting Technician (12/1) for the Auditor's Office at $15.940/hour effective 1-5-10.
7. To accept the resignation of Kimberly Gruhlke as Custodian for Facilities effective 1-15-10.
8. To hire Laura Hofstee as Tax & License Technician (10/1) for the Treasurer's Office at $14.441/hour effective 1-13-10.
9. To hire Chera Nemera as Custodian (6/1) for Facilities at $11.852/hour effective 1-21-10.
Step Increases Due:
1. Michael Kowalke - Juvenile Correctional Officer I - JDC - 12/12 to 12/13, 12-21-09, $21.0587/hour
2. Carmen Kasin - Juvenile Correctional Officer I - JDC - 12/11 to 12/12, 1-5-10, $20.915/hour
3. Ryan Mickelson - Juvenile Correctional Officer I - JDC - 12/10 to 12/11, 1-5-10, $20.405/hour
4. Mark Hansen - Juvenile Correctional Officer I - JDC - 12/9 to 12/10, 1-2-10, $19.907/hour
5. Brianna Gearhart & Demetrius Washington - Juvenile Correctional Officer I - JDC - 12/1 to 12/2, 1-5-10, $16.339/hour
6. Alvina Weeda - Programmer Analyst II - IT - 21/17 to 21/18, 12-27-09, $37.829/hour
7. Chad Wilson - Certified Network Engineer - IT - 21/10 to 21/11, 12-21-09, $31.2618/hour
8. Kristi Osterloo - Senior Webmaster - IT - 18/12 to 18/13, 12-27-09, $28.831/hour
9. Kelsi Johnson - Senior Computer Support Technician - IT - 17/4 to 17/5, 12-27-09, $22.523/hour
10. Jason Toering - Computer Support Technician - IT - 16/2 to 16/3, 12-27-09, $20.405/hour
11. Patricia Kroupa - Veteran's Service Officer - Human Services - 16/3 to 16/4, 12-21-09, $20.5451/hour
12. Randy Dobberpuhl & Emmanuel Gutierrez - Caseworker I - Human Services - 16/2 to 16/3, 12-27-09, $20.405/hour
13. Lynn DeYoung - Emergency Management Director - Emergency Management - 24/2 to 24/3, 12-27-09, $2,810.24/bi-weekly
14. Kara Duncan - Paralegal - Public Defender's Office - 16/5 to 16/6, 1-3-10, $21.974/hour
15. Diane Rypkema - Appraisal Supervisor - Equalization - 20/4 to 20/5, 1-13-10, $26.120/hour
16. Loren Dykshorn - Deputy Sheriff - Sheriff - 16/15 to 16/16, 12-27-09, $28.128/hour
17. Tyrell Bose - Army Guard Security Supervisor - Army Guard - 12/10 to 12/11, 1-12-10, $20.405/hour
18. Samuel Hemenway - Air Guard Security Officer II - Air Guard - 13/4 to 13/5, 11-20-09, $18.1589/hour
19. Doreen Janssen - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/11 to 13/12, 12-21-09, $21.5852/hour
20. Christopher Butcher & Margaret DeWitt - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/9 to 13/10, 12-21-09, $20.5451/hour
21. Karen Jelsma - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/8 to 13/9, 12-1-09, $20.0440/hour
22. Krista Fatone, Eric Haan, & Julie Ladwig - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/7 to 13/8, 12-27-09, $19.907/hour
23. Julie Reif - Corrections System Operator - Jail - 9/5 to 9/6, 12-27-09, $15.551/hour
24. Karla Nagel - Administrative Clerk - Jail - 9/3 to 9/4, 12-27-09, $14.802/hour
25. Rose Hobart & Kimberly Mayer - Tax & License Technician - Treasurer - 10/2 to 10/3, 12-27-09, $15.172/hour
26. Hope Matchan - Senior Deputy State's Attorney - State's Attorney - 22/13 to 22/14, 1-1-10, $3,026.32/bi-weekly
27. Crystal Johnson & Carrie Mees-Thompson - Senior Deputy State's Attorney - State's Attorney - 22/5 to 22/6, 1-3-10, $2,483.84/bi-weekly
28. Carole James - Senior Deputy State's Attorney - State's Attorney - 22/1 to 22/2, 1-2-10, $2,250.24/ bi-weekly
29. Amanda Eden - Deputy State's Attorney - State's Attorney - 21/1 to 21/2, 1-2-10, $2,038.64/bi-weekly
ABATEMENTS
At the request of Pam Nelson, Treasurer, MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Barth to approve the following 2009 property tax abatements as part of the Elderly Freeze Program: Bennie Nustad, Jr., ID 23067, $186.76 and Theodora Crisp, ID 59913, $161.48. 4 ayes.
The following property tax abatements were recommended by Eli Whitney, Director of Equalization:
MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Barth to approve the following abatement: SD Department of Transportation, ID 10621, 2009 property taxes, $753.40. 4 ayes.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Kelly to approve the following 2009 property tax abatement: City of Brandon, ID 20451 - $268.82 & ID 73327 - $574.78. 4 ayes.
MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Barth to approve the following abatement: Shawn Tieszen, ID 67551, 2008 - $355.23 & 2009 - $366.87. 4 ayes.
PLANNING
Pat Herman, Planner, gave the first reading of a proposed amendment to Ordinance MC21-93, Rural Addressing Ordinance for Minnehaha County, which will establish the names of all streets within the county located outside of a municipality. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Kelly to authorize the Auditor to publish Notice of Hearing on February 9th. 4 ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioners commended Sheriff Mike Milstead on his work on the recent homicide investigation. Sheriff Milstead credited the work of all the agencies involved which included those in South Dakota as well as Iowa, along with the aid of the public.
AGREEMENTS
Lynn DeYoung, Emergency Management Director, presented the 2009 Citizen Corps Grant Agreement in the amount of $31,548.02. MOTION by Kelly, seconded by Twedt to authorize the Chairman to sign the SD Office of Emergency Management Citizen Corps Articles of Agreement. 4 ayes.
Sheriff Mike Milstead requested approval of an Addendum to the Nepotism Policy in the Minnehaha County Deputies Association contract. The current contract prohibits the employment of relatives unless employed in a separate division. The amendment will allow relatives to be employed in the same division unless there is a direct supervisory relationship between the family members. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Kelly to authorize the Chairman to sign the Addendum to Agreement. 4 ayes.
Ken McFarland, Commission Administrative Officer, presented an amendment to the Sioux Empire Fair Association Promissory Note for debt service on the Expo ice. The amendment deducts the November 2009 debt service payment of $35,000 plus $6,600 for an outstanding bill for inmate labor, from the 2010 budget allocation of $250,000. After the deduction is made, $208,400 remains to be paid out to the Association in 12 monthly installments of $17,366.66. All other provisions of the agreement will remain the same. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Twedt to authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment for Ice Debt Service Promissory Note and Distribution of 2010 County Funds to Sioux Empire Fair Association. 4 ayes.
UPDATE
Ken McFarland, Commission Administrative Officer, reported that the 2010 Legislative Session begins today. He also briefed the Commission on proposed legislation affecting county government.
OLD BUSINESS
Ken McFarland, Commission Administrative Officer, announced that the Joint City Council/County Commission Meeting for January has been cancelled. Due to the President's Day holiday, the February Joint Meeting may be scheduled for 2/16/10 at 5:00 p.m., pending the results of an e-mail request.
Commission liaison assignments will be discussed at today's Department Head Meeting and presented for action next week.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Kelly to adjourn into Executive Session for personnel discussion and a legal briefing. 4 ayes. Following the Executive Session, the Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. 4 ayes.
APPROVED BY THE
COMMISSION:
Anne Hajek, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sandy Kinder, Deputy Auditor
Published once at the total approximate cost of $171.02.
1250601-02 Jan. 20, 2010

Minnehaha
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on February 9, 2010 at or after 9:00 a.m. the Minnehaha Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following amendments to Ordinance MC21-93 Rural Addressing Ordinance for Minnehaha County. Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in the commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD.
Adoption of new official road address maps for Minnehaha County.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.
Dated: January 12, 2010
Sue Roust, County Auditor
Published once at the total approximate cost of $7.46.
1250603-02 Jan. 20, 2010

Valley Springs
The Board of Commissioners for the City of Valley Springs, South Dakota met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010, at 6:45 pm at City Hall, 401 Broadway Ave. Present: Mayor Neal Scadden, Commissioners Doug Hansen, Dean Helgeson, Carl Moss. Absent: Brian Staeffler. Others present: Sandy Severtson, Tim Hansen
A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Moss to approve the agenda as stated. All voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Helgeson, seconded by Hansen to approve the December minutes. All voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Moss, seconded by Hansen to approve the claims and payroll as presented. All voted yes. Motion carried.
BILL PAID THRU January 12th, 2010: Alliance Communications, Monthly Phone Service/Various Depts, 161.66; Argus Leader, Publish Legals/Legislative Dept, 121.33; Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, Water Bond Payment/Water Fund, 2,350.00; Brandon Valley School District, Fuel/Street Dept, 55.88; Concrete Materials, Aggregate, Deicing Sand/Street Dept, 118.17; DENR, Certifications, Wastewater Fee/Water, Sewer Fund, 774.00; First National Bank, Quarterly Lagoon Payment/Sewer Fund, 8,469.24; First National Bank, Quarterly 2005 Sewer Project/Debt Service Fund, 6,024.63; Go-Pher It, Inc, Cleaning/General Gov’t Building Dept, 240.00; Hach Company, Purification Supplies/Water Fund, 66.93; Hawkins, Inc, Purification Supplies/Water Fund, 5.00; IOS Office Solutions, Laser Printer Lease Payments/Finance Dept, 60.84; Marv’s Sanitary, Inc., Monthly Service/Sanitation Dept, 51.50; MidAmerican Energy, Natural Gas/General Gov’t Bldg. Dept, 817.89; SD Assoc of Rural Water, 2010 Annual Dues/Water Fund, 360.00; SD Gov’t Finance Officer’s, 2010 Annual Dues/Finance Dept, 40.00; SD Human Resources Assoc, 2010 Annual Dues/Finance Dept, 25.00; SD Municipal League, 2010 Annual Dues/Finance Dept, 742.34; SECOG, 2010 Annual Dues/Legislative Dept, 1,112.00; SEFOG, 2010 Annual Dues/Finance Dept, 45.00; Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, Supplies, Street Dept, 11.94; Titan Machinery, Cutting Edges/Street Dept, 277.80; VS Farmers Coop, Fuel, Supplies/Street Dept, , 467.08; Verizon Wireless, Monthly Cellular Service/Street Dept., 56.25; Julie Kirby, Net Wages/Finance Dept, 7.35; Karen Van Dyke, Net Wages/Finance Dept, 257.52; Sandy Severtson, Net Wages/Finance Dept, 1,012.53; John Vermeer, Net Wages/Street Dept, 187.43; Tim Hansen, , Net Wages/Street Dept, 1,164.97
A motion was made by Moss, seconded by Hansen to designate First National Bank as the official depository for 2010. All voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Moss, seconded by Helgeson to designate the Brandon Valley Challenger as the official newspaper for 2010. All voted yes. Motion carried.
After discussing the need to repair the International Dump Truck, the board decided to have it repaired by BJM Enterprises.
A motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Helgeson to set as policy that when an employee starts his/her 10th year of employment with the city, they will receive a fourth week of vacation. All voted yes. Motion carried.
After discussing the 2010 wages, a motion was made by Moss, seconded by Helgeson to number, title and adopt Resolution 2010-1 (Salaries Resolution). All voted yes. Motion carried.
(See Resolution)
The Utilities/Maintenance Report was heard.
A motion was made by Moss, seconded by Hansen to adjourn. All voted yes. Motion carried.
Neal Scadden,Mayor
Sandy Severtson, Municipal Finance Officer
Published once at an approximate cost of $44.36.
C-1/20 Min 1/12 Ad#1250762

Brandon
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids shall be received by the City of Brandon, South Dakota, at the office of the Municipal Finance Officer of said city until 10:00 a.m. on February 11, 2010, when they will be publicly opened and read.
The project generally consists of purchasing chemicals for the water treatment plant and swimming pool. Copies of the specifications are on file at the Office of the Municipal Finance Officer at the Brandon City Hall, 304 Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota, 57005.
The bidder shall submit the proposal on the form prescribed and proposals will be rejected if they show any conditions or uncalled for alternate bids. All bids shall be on the basis of a 30 day cash payment account.
The City of Brandon reserves the right to delay a decision for purchase for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date and time set for opening of the bids. The City of Brandon reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any parts thereof.
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Office
Published twice at an approximate cost of $31.14.
C-1/20,27 chem Ad#1250768

Brandon
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Brandon, South Dakota, at the office of the Municipal Finance Officer of said city until 10:00 a.m. on February 11, 2010, when they will be publicly opened and read.
This bid generally consists of the purchase of a new 2010 Four Wheel Drive Industrial Landscape Loader with a Three Point Hitch and Power Take Off. Copies of the specifications are on file at the Office of the Municipal Finance Officer at the Brandon City Hall, 304 Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota, 57005.
The bidder shall submit the proposal on the form prescribed and proposals will be rejected if they show any conditions or uncalled for alternate bids. All bids shall be on the basis of a thirty day cash payment according to the terms of the bid specifications.
The City of Brandon reserves the right to delay a decision for purchase for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date and time set for opening of the bids. The City of Brandon reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any parts thereof.
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Officer
Published twice at an approximate cost of $32.31.
C-1/20,27 loader Ad#1250772
Brandon
NOTICE OF VACANCY
MUNICIPALITY OF BRANDON
The following offices will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office of the elective officer:
Alderman Ward I, 4 year term, currently held by Brett Karber
Alderman Ward III, 4 year term, currently held by Don Hammond
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 29, 2010 and petitions may be filed in the office of the finance officer located at 304 Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., central standard time, not later than the 26th day of February, 2010.
Dennis E. Olson
Municipal Finance Officer
Published twice at an approximate cost of $24.68.
C-1/20,27 NotVac Ad#1250775






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