Brown Estate
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA)
:SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Pro. 09-98
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate of
DOUGLAS A. BROWN,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of May, 2009, Arnold M. Brown, whose address is 1718 Teton Pass, Brookings, South Dakota, 57006, and Doris C. Brown, whose post office address is 1718 Teton Pass, Brookings, South Dakota, 57006, were appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Douglas A. Brown, deceased.
Creditors of the decedent must present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be delivered to or mailed to the Personal Representatives or may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and a copy of the claim mailed or delivered to the Personal Representatives.
Dated this 22nd day of May, 2009.
Arnold M. Brown -
Personal Representative
1718 Teton Pass
Brookings, South Dakota 57006
(605) 692-5901
Doris C. Brown –
Personal Representative
1718 Teton Pass
Brookings, South Dakota 57006
(605) 692-5901
CHARLES M. FECHNER
Clerk of Circuit Court
Minnehaha County Courthouse
425 N. Dakota Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
(605) 367-5900
Vogt, Brown, Merry & Hammer
P. O. Box 100
Dell Rapids, South Dakota 57022-0100
(605) 428-5444
Attorneys for Personal Representatives
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Baltic
City of Baltic, South Dakota
Public Notice
Each owner or occupant of property in the City shall be required to keep his or her property free from noxious, unhealthy, and unsightly weeds and vegetation, and in the event of failure to so comply, the City may cause the weeds or vegetation to be cut or otherwise removed and the costs thereof shall be charged back against the subject property by way of special assessment.
This notice is given as directed in Title 7A of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Baltic South Dakota.
Elaine C. Hendrickson
Municipal Finance Officer
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Dell Rapids Township
Dell Rapids Township will not allow fencing or landscape material to be placed in the Township road right of way by any owners or renters of land.
Any owners or renters who wish to tile across any Dell Rapids Township road must receive permission from 2 Township Supervisors to cross the road. Gravel needs to be replaced per supervisors’ discretion with repairs to the road to the satisfaction of the Township Board of Supervisors. This policy is retroactive to January 1, 2008.
Dell Rapids Board of Supervisors
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Dell Rapids School Dist.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
DELL RAPIDS SCHOOL DISTRICT SURPLUS PROPERTY
The Dell Rapids School District will conduct a public auction of surplus buses and equipment on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the school business office located at 1216 N. Garfield Avenue, Dell Rapids, South Dakota. The following property will be sold as one lot:
1980 International 66-passenger school bus
1988 Ford 65-passenger school bus
1994 Ford 65-passenger school bus
1996 Thomas 77-passenger school bus
1997 Thomas 71-passenger school bus
2000 Bluebird 65-passenger school bus
2001 IHC 65-passenger school bus
2003 International 65-passenger school bus
2006 Bluebird 65-passenger school bus
2008 Bluebird 65-passenger school bus
Seven (7) two-camera and one (1) one-camera monitoring system, hard drives, lock boxes, and viewing equipment
Bus radios and base units
Property to be auctioned can be inspected by appointment with the transportation supervisor by calling 605-428-5473, extension 4707.
Barbara Littel
Business Manager
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Dell Rapids School District
School Board Proceedings
The Dell Rapids School District Board of Education met Monday, May 26, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school distance learning room with the following members present: Alan Blankenfeld, Brian Davis, Steve Munk, Troy Randall, and Cindy Schuch. Absent: None.
Administration and other persons present: Tom Ludens, Superintendent; Barb Littel, Business Manager; Steve Helgeland, SPED Director; Fran Ruesink, Middle School Principal; John Jewett, Elementary Principal/Technology Director; Alan Van Ormer; Pam Leib; Jim Norby; Dennis Hansen; Dennis Jensen; Kathy Hansen; Nedd Brown; Marcy Anderson; Bob O’Brien; Jody Stone; Sherry Koopman; Linda Merkwan; Bud Penning; Jeanette Penning .
President Blankenfeld called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
09-111 Motion by Randall, seconded by Davis, to approve the agenda as published. All voted aye.
Nedd Brown, administrative intern, presented an analysis of voting in the three bond elections.
09-112 Motion by Munk, seconded by Schuch, to remove the resignation of Barry Hutchinson as assistant volleyball coach from the consent agenda, and to table action on the resignation until a replacement is found. All voted aye.
09-113 Motion by Davis, seconded by Schuch, to approve the consent agenda. All voted aye.
A. April 2009 Financial Report
(See Financial Report)
B. Approval of Contracts
1. Personnel
a. Retirement: Nick Van Dam, bus driver, with thanks for 16 years of service.
b. Employment: Jessica Ostwald, Haven director - $28,925.00; Kim Dybedahl, Haven site coordinator - $25,710.00; Laurie Schultz, Haven - $9.27/hour; Jan Siemonsma, Haven - $9.27/hour; Crystal Bailey, Haven - $9.12/hour; Abbie Clauson, Haven - $8.22/hour; Tanisha Daugaard, Haven - $7.36/hour; Chelsie Dybedahl, Haven - $7.47/hour; Kiira Anderson, Haven - $8.10/hour; Sarah Donahue, Haven - $8.50/hour; Ann Pierson, Haven - $7.25/hour; Alicia Schuch, Haven - $8.24/hour; Alison Park, Haven - $9.01/hour; Ty Dybedahl, summer custodial assistant - $7.25/hour; Brett Gruis, summer custodial assistant - $7.25/hour; Jonathon Hanson, summer custodial assistant - $7.50/hour.
2. Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. food service contract renewal.
3. Carroll Institute contract for Project Awareness.
C. Authorizations and Ratifications
1. Authorize issuing of administrative contracts for 2009-2010.
2. Approve open enrollment application for student #09-34.
3. Approve the ASBSD Health Benefits Fund Participation Agreement and South Dakota School District Benefits Fund renewal with addendum #09-113.
John Jewett reported on development of the elementary writing curriculum and discussed summer technology projects.
Fran Ruesink reported on students advancing to high school, the 8th grade technology assessment, library usage, writing curriculum development, 8th grade math sections for FY2010, and changes in scheduling elective courses.
Steve Helgeland reported that extended school year services will begin on June 2nd and that 152 special needs students were served in 2008-2009.
Superintendent Ludens reported that an application has been submitted for Qualified School Construction Bonds and notification is expected by June 5th. He reported on special education and middle school staffing needs and was authorized to advertise for an Early Childhood/Special Education teacher, special education associates, and the vacant middle school teaching position.
Superintendent Ludens reported on the process for vacating a street and the availability of temporary classrooms. The consensus of the board was to get costs for various options on the lease of a two-classroom building.
Public comment was heard on the design of the proposed elementary school. Board members commented that accurate facts need to be presented to the public. A public input meeting on the proposed elementary school was scheduled for June 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
President Blankenfeld recessed the meeting from 8:05 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
09-114 Motion by Munk, seconded by Davis, to approve the second reading and adoption of facility use policy KG and KG-R. All voted aye.
09-115 Motion by Blankenfeld, seconded by Davis, to approve the contract with Mid States School Bus, Inc. for 2009-2010 transportation services. All voted aye.
09-116 Motion by Schuch, seconded by Davis, to declare ten school buses, bus radios, and bus video cameras/equipment as surplus for sale at public auction. All voted aye.
Committee reports and board comments were given. Davis reported that Diane Reiff was named First National Bank teacher-of-the-year, and Karla Gruis was named runner-up. 2009 Peer Award recipients were Connie Hansen, Steve Hegge, and Laurie Schultz. Forty staff members were awarded wellness prizes. White board training will be conducted during the summer. Letters to the editor will be submitted with factual information on the proposed elementary school.
09-117 Motion by Schuch, seconded by Davis, to go into executive session at 9:10 p.m. to discuss personnel. All voted aye.
Blankenfeld declared the board out of executive session at 9:20 p.m. and adjourned the meeting.
Alan Blankenfeld,
President
Barbara Littel,
Business Manager
(unofficial until approved by the Board of Education)
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Order for Hearing
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA)
:SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ADP 09-43
ORDER FIXING TIME FOR HEARING
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF
TIMOTHY ALBERTO DURAN
A Minor.
A Petition having been filed in this matter with the Court on the 29th day of June, 2009, in the Office of the Clerk of Court, County of Minnehaha, State of South Dakota, by Stephen Paul Ingram of 3600 N. 6th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, praying for an Order declaring Timothy Alberto Duran to be his adopted child.
IT IS ORDERED that the said Petition will be heard by the Honorable Kathleen Caldwell, in her courtroom at the Minnehaha County Court House, 425 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, on the 13th day of July, 2009, at the hour of 11 o’clock a.m.
Dated this 29th day of May, 2009, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
BY THE COURT:
/s/ Kathleen Caldwell
Kathleen Caldwell
Circuit Court Judge
ATTEST:
Charles Fechner, Clerk
By: Brianna Cochran
Deputy
Brian T. Ahrendt
Attorney at Law, Prof. L.L.C.
3101 W. 41st St., Ste. 214
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605)335-1545
fax (605)338-1581
brian@btalaw.com
www.btalaw.com
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Dell Rapids
NOTICE OF HEARING
ON
APPLICATION FOR REZONING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 23rd day of June 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 302 East 4th Street, Dell Rapids, SD the Planning Commission of said City will consider and act on an application to amend Ordinance #369, the Dell Rapids Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the following real property, to wit:
The N 151’ of the W 41’ of Lot 9 and that part of Lot 6 lying E of Lot H-1 of Lot 9 and Lot 6 of Kenefick’s Subdivision of the E half (E1/2) of Section 16, Township 104 N, range 49 W of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof, except tracts 1 & 2 of Dell Rapids Lumber Company’s subdivision of part of Lots 6 & 9 of Kenefick’s Subdivision of the E half (E1/2) of Section 16, Township 104 N, range 49 W of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof.
From: I-1, Industrial, to B-2, General Business.
At said hearing all interested parties may appear and be heard, and the rezoning sought may be rejected, or adopted with or without amendments.
Dated at Dell Rapids, South Dakota, this 3rd day of June, 2009.
S.L. Martin
Zoning Administrator
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Dell Rapids
NOTICE OF HEARING
ON
APPLICATION FOR REZONING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, the 6th day of July, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 302 East 4th Street, Dell Rapids, SD the City Council of said City will consider and act on an application to amend Ordinance #369, the Dell Rapids Zoning Ordinance, by rezoning the following real property, to wit:
The N 151’ of the W 41’ of Lot 9 and that part of Lot 6 lying E of Lot H-1 of Lot 9 and Lot 6 of Kenefick’s Subdivision of the E half (E1/2) of Section 16, Township 104 N, range 49 W of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof, except tracts 1 & 2 of Dell Rapids Lumber Company’s subdivision of part of Lots 6 & 9 of Kenefick’s Subdivision of the E half (E1/2) of Section 16, Township 104 N, range 49 W of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof.
From: I-1, Industrial, to B-2, General Business.
At said hearing all interested parties may appear and be heard, and the rezoning sought may be rejected, or adopted with or without amendments.
Dated at Dell Rapids, South Dakota, this 3rd day of June, 2009.
S.L. Martin
Zoning Administrator
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Minnehaha
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 A.M., June 2, 2009, pursuant to adjournment on May 26, 2009. Commissioners present were: Pekas, Hajek, Barth, Kelly, and Twedt. Also present were Sandy Kinder, Deputy Auditor, and Gordy Swanson, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.
Chairman Pekas called the meeting to order.
AGENDA
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Twedt to approve the Agenda. 5 ayes.
MINUTES
MOTION by Hajek, seconded by Kelly to approve the Minutes for May 26, 2009. 5 ayes.
VOUCHERS TO BE PAID
MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Hajek to approve the following bills totaling $1,292,184.49 for payment. 5 ayes.
A & B Business Equip, Var. Depts, 806.35; Advertising Arts Inc, Pettigrew, 18.00; American Correctiona, JDC, 35.00; American Institution, JDC, 156.25; Americinn (Ft Pierre, Var. Depts, 300.00; Anacon Leasing Inc, Public Def, 262.00; Anesthesiology Assoc, Var. Depts, 608.00; Appeara / Dudley Lau, Hwy Constr, 36.12; Arena Motel, Human Svcs, 420.00; Augustana College, Mus Ops, 925.00; Auto Body Specialtie, Hwy Constr, 89.50; Avera McKennan Hospi, Var. Depts, 15,780.58; Avera Women's Specia, Jail, 48.71; A1 Svc Inc/Laceys Ch, Hwy Constr, 95.00; Batteries Plus/Onesk, Hwy Constr, 18.00; Bechtel, Don, DBA, Human Svcs, 750.00; Bechtel, Donald J, Human Svcs, 400.00; Billion's, Var. Depts, 575.31; Boulevard Investment, Human Svcs, 850.00; Brentwood Apts/Domin, Human Svcs, 400.00; Bureau of Informatio, Var. Depts, 402.00; Center for Family Me, Var. Depts, 6,451.31; Chang, Hyun, Human Svcs, 630.32; City Glass & Glazing, Facilities, 71.51; City of Garretson, Human Svcs, 420.00; City-Wide Taxi, Inc, Human Svcs, 13.00; Clausen Enterprises, Human Svcs, 400.00; Cobraserve National, Human Svcs, 1,308.25; Cole, John R, Dir of Eq, 101.85; Concrete Materials, Hwy Constr, 31,377.14; Connecting Point, Var. Depts, 2,778.00; Country View MHC, Human Svcs, 1,246.26; Culligan Water Condi, Info Tech, 36.00; Cumberland Apts I, Human Svcs, 600.00; Cummins Central Powe, Facilities, 590.80; Dakota Fluid Power, Hwy Constr, 8.97; Dakota Forensic Cons, Coroner, 6,000.00; Dakota News, Inc., Mus Store, 252.40; Dakota Splash, Hwy Admin, 70.85; Davis, Nancy, Mus Entpr, 150.00; Dell Rapids Chevrole, Sheriff, 31.76; Delux Motel / Dakota, Human Svcs, 176.25; Dement, Paula, Public Adv, 52.64; Dialnet/Ahrens Telec, Mus Ops, 89.00; Diamond Vogel Paint, Hwy Constr, 22.95; Dietrich, Donna K, Mental Ill, 273.28; Dollar Tree Stores I, Human Svcs, 327.80; Donahue, David J, Human Svcs, 500.00; Dust Tex Service, In, Var. Depts, 17.32; Dynamite Enterprises, Human Svcs, 500.00; Ebert's Properties, Human Svcs, 1,720.00; EJW Llc, Human Svcs, 600.00; Farrell, Lorae J, Courts, 234.60; Fastenal Company, Var. Depts, 632.47; Fireguard, Inc., Em Mgmt, 27,890.00; First United Methodi, Human Svcs, 375.00; Fred the Fixer, Inc., Facilities, 16.20; G & H Distributing, Facilities, 77.44; Glasco, Randy, Human Svcs, 260.00; Glass Pros, Inc., Mus Maint, 230.32; Glory House, Pass-Thru, 7,932.60; Graham Tire Co. - Do, Facilities, 237.50; Graham Tire Co. - No, Hwy Constr, 15.95; Grainger, Inc., Var. Depts, 86.23; Graybar Electric Com, Facilities, 221.65; Greentree Psychologi, Mental Ill, 337.50; Guzman, Sandra V., Public Def, 75.00; HAJ Inc DBA, Human Svcs, 681.00; Hander, Inc., Human Svcs, 69.39; Haugo, Roger, Human Svcs, 300.00; Heartstarters Llc, Sheriff, 12.00; Hesse, Scott, Mus Entpr, 300.00; Hewlett-Packard Comp, Var. Depts, 1,017.00; Hillyard, Inc., Facilities, 687.26; Hoekstra, Denise A., Courts, 1,117.80; Holiday Credit Offic, Hwy Constr, 21.00; Holiday Inn Express, Mental Ill, 26.78; Holiday Mobile Home, Human Svcs, 300.00; Home Federal Savings, Human Svcs, 500.00; Horn, Garrett, Mental Ill, 192.00; Howalt-McDowell Insu, Public Def, 50.00; Huezo, Dax I, Human Svcs, 800.00; Hurtgen, Timothy T., Human Svcs, 700.00; Interstate Office Pr, Var. Depts, 301.33; J & S Hospitality DB, Human Svcs, 792.00; Johnson Controls, In, Mus Maint, 2,656.47; Johnson, Kelsi, Info Tech, 55.00; Karl's, Inc., JDC, 39.96; Kennedy, Renee S, Courts, 527.00; Kjelden, Mike, Facilities, 3,867.84; Kleen Solutions, Inc, Jail, 74.95; Kleinjan, Pete, Human Svcs, 500.00; Knights Inn, Human Svcs, 1,766.00; Kooistra, Nelva, Mental Ill, 30.00; Kracht, Everett/Grac, Human Svcs, 350.00; Kreisers, Inc., Jail, 46.15; Krogstad, Glen, Extension, 10.00; Krueger Excavating, Facilities, 870.00; Lakota Foods, Mus Store, 75.12; Language Line Servic, Var. Depts, 224.04; Laqua, Steve, Human Svcs, 900.00; Lassegaard, Samuel C, Human Svcs, 325.00; Lathrop, Timothy A, Human Svcs, 280.00; Lipetzky's Irrigatio, Facilities, 45.32; Locators & Supplies, Hwy Constr, 139.02; Ludoc Enterprises In, Ambulance, 2,395.83; Mac's, Inc., Hwy Constr, 19.47; Malloy Electric Bear, Facilities, 7.58; Maxwell Food Equipme, JDC, 60.00; McGrath, Michael Ph., Public Adv, 1,015.00; Medical X-Ray Center, Var. Depts, 541.04; Menards - East, Facilities, 21.43; Merrow, Danielle L, Human Svcs, 495.00; Metro Communications, Var. Depts, 74,654.99; Microfilm Imaging Sy, Reg Deeds, 775.00; Midamerican Energy C, Human Svcs, 1,376.73; Miersma, Jason, Mus Entpr, 150.00; Miller, Brian, Mus Entpr, 250.00; Miller, Steve, Courts, 4,509.69; Mitchell Ford Linc M, Sheriff, 132,254.00; Monick Pipe & Supply, Facilities, 26.94; Murray Const, Human Svcs, 465.00; Museum Petty Cash, Var. Depts, 32.31; Myers & Billion Llp, Courts, 1,641.88; Nat'l Student Housin, Human Svcs, 400.00; Nelson, William, Human Svcs, 275.00; New World Systems, Em Mgmt, 2,900.00; Nowak, Kris G, Human Svcs, 400.00; Nyberg's Ace Hardwar, Facilities, 4.80; Oakwood Estates/Inve, Human Svcs, 500.00; Orthopedic Institute, Human Svcs, 95.60; P & P Prop, Human Svcs, 300.00; PBC Sioux Falls Llc, Human Svcs, 399.90; Peters Distributing, Em Mgmt, 6,711.38; Physicians Laborator, Jail, 153.16; Plastic Surgery Asso, Jail, 773.78; Prairie Rehabilitati, Human Svcs, 109.19; Presto-X-Company, Facilities, 424.00; Psroc Enterprises Ll, Human Svcs, 700.00; Quality Efficiencies, Human Svcs, 595.00; R & L Supply, Ltd, Facilities, 100.55; Red Door Creations, Mus Store, 30.00; Refinish Supply Cent, Hwy Constr, 619.37; Rehfuss, Cathy A, Mental Ill, 30.00; Reitz, Robert DDS PC, Human Svcs, 109.00; Richard-Ewing Equipm, Facilities, 1,036.95; Robson True Value, Facilities, 14.47; Rochester Armored Ca, Treasurer, 379.50, Rohrer, Larry, Mus Entpr, 200.00; Ronning Commercial, Human Svcs, 400.00; Salberg, Aaron, Public Def, 119.00; Schempp Properties, Human Svcs, 400.00; Schoeneman Bros. Co., Hwy Constr, 84.00; SD Assn of County Co, Human Svcs, 110.00; SD Dept of Revenue, Parks, 13.00; SD Dept of Transport, Hwy Constr, 2,226.70; SD Paralegal Assn In, Public Def, 260.00; SD Secretary of Stat, Public Def, 25.00; SD Supreme Court, Public Def, 300.00; Shald-Hudelson, Bren, Var. Depts, 602.87; Sioux Council Boy Sc, Pass-Thru, 10,404.43; Sioux Equipment Co I, Hwy Constr, 694.40; Sioux Falls Partners, Human Svcs, 600.00; Sioux Falls Rubber S, Public Def, 15.95; Sioux Falls School D, Pass-Thru, 2,320.20; Sioux Falls Two Way, Var. Depts, 3,968.58; Sioux Falls Utilitie, Var. Depts, 9,497.49; Sioux Valley Energy, Human Svcs, 104.00; Siouxland Forklift L, Facilities, 838.88; Skiles, Evelyn, Human Svcs, 500.00; Slowey, Yavonne C, Mental Ill, 537.50; Sprint, Sheriff, 30.00; SSE Technologies, Treasurer, 4,093.23; Stan Houston Equipme, Hwy Constr, 217.45; State Steel of SD, Facilities, 42.39; Stefanyuk, Pavel, Human Svcs, 400.00; Sturdevant's Auto Pa, Hwy Constr, 64.40; Sunshine Foods, Human Svcs, 35.00; Surgical Institute O, Jail, 1,303.42; Target Pharmacy, Human Svcs, 412.45; Tendaire Ind Inc, Hwy Constr, 299.02; Triple R Industries, Human Svcs, 400.00; Twelve-Step Living C, Human Svcs, 350.00; Unitech, Inc/United, Sheriff, 45.00; US Bank-Corporate Tr, Var. Depts, 848,893.19; US Postal Service, Extension, 36.77; USD-DHSF (Dental Hyg, Human Svcs, 45.00; Velgersdyk, Dr. Scot, Human Svcs, 189.00; Velvet Uniforms, Inc, Sheriff, 75.00; Vision Care Associat, Human Svcs, 227.01; Volunteers of Americ, Pass-Thru, 17,614.80; Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Human Svcs, 728.86; White, Ben, Human Svcs, 220.00; Wiebenga, Steve, Human Svcs, 400.00; Woodlawn Cemetery As, Human Svcs, 250.00; Xcel Energy, Inc., Var. Depts, 3,353.82; Yankton County Treas, Mental Ill, 933.75; Yaroch, Larry, Human Svcs, 300.00; Zdorovtsov, Christin, Extension, 127.07; Zee Medical Service, Hwy Admin, 56.95
PERSONNEL
MOTION by Hajek, seconded by Barth to approve the following personnel changes. 5 ayes.
1. To promote Nicole Laughlin from Deputy Public Defender (21/C) to Senior Deputy Public Defender (22/A) for the Public Defender's Office at $2,156.56/bi-weekly effective 6-4-09.
2. To hire Daniel Finnegan as Highway Maintenance Worker (12/A) for the Highway Department at $15.6584/hour effective 6-3-09.
3. To hire Julie Person as Tax & License Technician (10/A) for the Treasurer's Office at $14.1857/hour effective 6-16-09.
4. To place Matthew Aanenson, Correctional Officer for the Jail, on Military Leave without pay effective 6-6-09 to 6-20-09.
5. To hire Seth Johnson-Larson as a part-time Correctional Officer in Training (12/A) for the Jail at $15.6584 per hour effective 5-26-09.
6. To hire Andrea Kelly as a part-time Correctional Officer in Training (12/A) for the 24/7 Program at $15.6584 per hour effective 5-30-09.
7. To promote Craig Boetel from Correctional Officer in Training (12/E) to Correctional Officer (13/E) for the 24/7 Program at $18.1589/hour effective 5-27-09.
8. To promote Thomas Lien from Correctional Officer in Training (12/E) to Correctional Officer (13/E) for the 24/7 Program at $18.1589/hour effective 5-28-09.
9. To place Deona Gustaf, Caseworker I for Human Services, on leave without pay effective 6-3-09 to 7-24-09.
10. To hire Cynthia Chase as temporary, part-time Caseworker I (16/A) for Human Services at $19.0782/hour effective from 6-3-09 to 7-24-09.
Step Increases Due:
1. Raymond Koens - Caseworker II - Human Services - 17/E to 17/F, 6-4-09, $22.6780/hour
2. Cleota Rae Burnette - Caseworker I - Human Services - 16/D to 16/E, 3-22-09, $21.0587/hour
3. Tara Widmer - Senior Deputy State's Attorney - State's Attorney's Office - 22/D to 22/E, 6-5-09, $2,380.44/bi-weekly
4. Darin Van De Berg - GIS Technician - Planning - 16/C to 16/D, 6-4-09, $20.5451/hour
5. Thomas DeVaney - Highway Senior Maintenance Worker - Highway - 14/H to 14/I, 6-4-09, $21.0587/hour
6. Nathan Kroesche - Juvenile Correctional Officer II - JDC - 14/I to 14/J, 5-24-09, $21.5852/hour
7. Thomas Anawski - Juvenile Correctional Worker - JDC - 9/C to 9/D, 5-29-09, $14.5403/hour
8. Sandra Kinder - Commission Recorder - Auditor's Office - 14/B to 14/C, 5-27-09, $18.1589/hour
9. Paul Parish - Deputy Sheriff - Sheriff's Office - 16/L to 16/M, 5-30-09, $25.6580/hour
10. Alison Pratt - Correctional Officer - Jail - 13/B to 13/C, 5-12-09, $17.2839/hour
Special Commission Action Requests:
1. To recognize the following significant employee anniversaries for June: 5 years - Michael Mattson, John Norberg, Mary Zeeb, and Harley Marek; 10 years - Melissa Gunderson, and Tricia McKee; 15 years - Linda Lambeth, Richard Hinzman, and Lloyd Olson; and 25 years - Kent Vettrus.
2. To record volunteers in County Departments for May 2009. The list is on file in Human Resources.
Jenny Adix, Human Resources Generalist and Diversity Committee Member, presented the Diversity Committee Annual Report. She reviewed the objectives of the Committee and membership. Wes Garcia, Committee Member, gave an update on the activities of the Diversity Committee from the past year. Commissioners thanked the group for their service.
ABATEMENTS
The following abatements were recommended by Eli Whitney, Director of Equalization:
MOTION by Twedt, seconded by Kelly to approve the following 2008 property tax abatements pursuant to SDCL 10-4-40: Brian Ward, ID 77611, $1,233.34; Roland Jensen, ID 65524, $1,414.58; Stephen Chaffins, ID 29544, $1,414.58; and John Oskar, ID 28311, $1,414.58. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Hajek, seconded by Kelly to approve the following 2008 property tax abatement: Salvation Army, ID 38437 - $1,280.40, ID 38439 - $1,325.66, ID 38440 - $909.63, ID 38451 - $857.64, and ID 42656 - $716.00. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Kelly, seconded by Hajek to approve the following 2008 property tax abatement: St Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, ID 82025, $24,908.16. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Hajek, seconded by Barth to approve the following 2008 property tax abatement: First Christian Reformed Church, ID 54150 - $2,838.88, ID 38301 - $2,824.91, and ID 38302 - $513.84. 5 ayes.
PLANNING
Phil Kappen, Assistant Planning Director, gave the first reading of a proposed text amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County which would add agriculturally related uses in the RC Recreation-Conservation zoning district as a conditional use. MOTION by Hajek, seconded by Barth to authorize the Auditor to publish Notice of Hearing on 6/23/09. 5 ayes.
Mr. Kappen also gave the first reading on a proposed amendment to the On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems Ordinance related to permit fees and system liner standards. MOTION by Hajek, seconded by Kelly to authorize the Auditor to publish Notice of Hearing on 6/16/09. 5 ayes.
HEARING
The Commission held the scheduled public hearing to consider the 2009-2010 renewal applications for malt beverage licenses for establishments within Minnehaha County. The applications were reviewed by representatives of the Sheriff's, Planning, and State's Attorney's offices. Commissioners were informed that Renner Corner had failed a compliance check on 6/9/08. Sheriff Sgt. Jeff Gromer was present to discuss the compliance check. He also reported that a complaint was sent to the SD Department of Revenue regarding an after hours complaint at DJ's Bar. Dean and Sandy Sorum with Renner Corner were present to answer questions. Commissioner Hajek noted that the Renner Corner failed compliance checks 3 times in the past 5 years. Dean Sorum explained the incident and reported that the clerk, who was also a minor, was let go following the incident. MOTION by Hajek, seconded by Twedt to approve the malt beverage renewal applications for 20 establishments listed on the notice of hearing and deny the application for Renner Corner. Commissioner Kelly favored deferring consideration for the Renner Corner and having them provide written information on what changes they will implement to ensure future compliance. Commissioner Pekas noted the impact the loss of the license will have on the Sorums' business. MOTION to amend by Kelly, seconded by Barth to defer action on Renner Corner for 2 weeks to allow a written explanation. 2 ayes, Hajek, Twedt, and Pekas - nay. Amendment fails. VOTE on the motion. 3 ayes, Kelly and Pekas - nay. The following applications were approved:
38 Road House, Retail (On-Off Sale); Baltic Corner, Retail (On-Off Sale); Bottom's Up, Retail (On-Off Sale); Buffalo Trading Post, Retail (On-Off Sale); Chasers , Retail (On-Off Sale); Crooks Gun Club, Retail (On-Off Sale); DJ's Bar, Retail (On-Off Sale); Huset's Speedway, Retail (On-Off Sale); I-90 Speedway, Retail (On-Off Sale); Midway Service , Retail (On-Off Sale); Northern Links Golf Course, Retail (On-Off Sale) ; P&G Golf, Inc/Ultimate Golf, Retail (On-Off Sale); Pump N Pak, Retail (On-Off Sale); Red Rock Bar/Casino, Retail (On-Off Sale); Sioux Empire Fair Assn, Retail (On-Off Sale); Sioux Empire Fair Assn, Off-Sale Package MB & SD Farm Wine; State Line Casino, Retail (On-Off Sale); Thompson Schjodt American Legion Post 307, Retail (On-Off Sale); Uncle Ed's Specialty Meats, Package (Off Sale); Wall Lake Oil, Package (Off Sale); Wild Water West Waterpark, Retail (On-Off Sale)
AGREEMENT
Ken McFarland, Commission Administrative Officer, presented an agreement with the SD Unified Judicial System for reimbursement of costs associated with the installation of the CourtSmart system as part of the Minnehaha County Courthouse expansion. The UJS has agreed to provide a cost share at an amount not to exceed $18,000 for the work. The actual cost is $17,123. MOTION by Kelly, seconded by Hajek to authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract/Letter of Agreement for Contractual Services between Minnehaha County and the SD UJS. 5 ayes.
LETTER
Ken McFarland, Commission Administrative Officer, read a draft of a victim impact letter for consideration in the sentencing of Kathleen Gourley, who pleaded guilty to embezzling from the Sioux Empire Fair Association. The letter recognizes the Association as the victim, but also the county commission and taxpayers. Commissioner Pekas was not supportive of some of the language used in the letter. He and Commissioner Barth stated that they would be submitting individual letters. Commissioners supported additional language suggested by Commissioner Kelly. The draft letter will be amended and submitted to the judge by July 10th.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Hajek commented on correspondence she received from a party regarding his experience with the line at the Treasurer's office. Commissioners asked that Treasurer Pam Nelson be present before continuing with discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
At the request of Commissioner Twedt, Sue Roust, Auditor, updated the commission on the results of a telecommunications audit performed by Brenda Shald-Hudelson/Expense Reduction Services. While an annual savings of $5,000 was discovered, it was also found that some telephone services were being undercharged. This resulted in an increase of roughly 41% for each of those lines.
OLD BUSINESS
Treasurer Pam Nelson was present to answer questions on an e-mail from a citizen regarding the number of windows open and some comments that were made. Ms. Nelson explained that her office has been short staffed due to vacations, illness, and vacancies. She gave some options that may alleviate the line, which commissioners suggested be brought up during budget hearings. Commissioner Hajek discussed ways to keep more windows open.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Hajek to adjourn into Executive Session for contract discussion and a legal briefing. 5 ayes. Following the Executive Session, the Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
APPROVED BY THE
COMMISSION:
John Pekas, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sandy Kinder, Deputy Auditor
1212876-03 June 10, 2009

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 June 22, 2009 in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, there will be a public hearing to consider the following amendments to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS adding Animal Livestock Shelter in the A-1 Agricultural and Definition sections.
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.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.
Dated: June 4, 2009
1212883-03 June 10, 2009

Minnehaha
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on June 23, 2009 at or after 9:00 a.m. the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following amendments to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County. Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in the Commission Meeting Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS related to the following:
Agriculturally related uses in the RC Recreation/ Conservation zoning districts as a conditional use.
All interested persons may appear and be heard.
Dated: June 2, 2009
Sue Roust, County Auditor
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Dell Rapids
APPROVED MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON MONDAY, June 1, 2009 AT 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Sommerfeld at 7:30 p.m.
Council Members Present: Downs, Grovenburg, Probst, Sommerfeld, Testerman, Wiebenga and Woolf.
Absent: Paul, Mayor Fiegen
Staff Present: City Administrator Martin, City Finance Officer Kerzman, City Attorney Hammer
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Amend Agenda to Add Consensus Agenda item
Motion by Downs to add Consensus Agenda item to approve a public hearing date. Seconded by Testerman. Motion carried, 7-0.
IV. Minutes
A. May 18, 2009 – Regular Meeting
Motion by Grovenburg to approve minutes. Seconded by Probst. Motion carried, 7-0
V. Visitors to Be Heard
None
VI. Public Hearing
A. 2009 Malt Beverage License Renewals – City Attorney Hammer and Finance Officer Kerzman agreed that the City should defer the public hearing to the regular City Council meeting June 15 to make sure sufficient notice is extended to license holders and the general public. This action will still comply with State requirements.
Motion by Testerman to reschedule the public hearing to June 15. Seconded by Wiebenga. Motion carried, 7-0.
VII. Old Business
A. East Quarry Dust Maintenance – Bob Hoffman of L.G. Everist responded to an April 27th request by the Council to review progress that Everist has made in reducing dust at the East Quarry. Hoffman circulated photos of irrigation ponds, clay caps, and water cannons used to contain and settle the dust resulting from crushing of the quartzite rock. Hoffman explained that he has been with Everist for 26 years, and the company has made ongoing efforts to improve dust control. Council President Sommerfeld thanked Hoffman for his presentation.
VIII. New Business
A. Approve Garden Club arbor at Dells Overlook – Dee Saviola of the Dell Rapids Garden Club submitted a request to have the City permit the installation of an iron arbor on City greenspace near the Dells Overlook. The arbor will replace a previous arbor lost to a storm several years ago. A photo of the arbor was circulated. The Garden Club maintains that it will pay for the arbor and the cost of installation.
Motion by Woolf to permit the installation on City property. Seconded by Probst. Motion carried, 7-0.
B. Outdoor Event Permit Application, Tom and Mary Espland – The Espland family submitted an application to perform July 18 in the City Park and seeks to have the permit fee waived as a non-profit entity. The Council discussed factors such as granting park access to non-local parties and having fees waived for groups not formally attached to recognized local service organizations. Council President Sommerfeld noted the length of the event and questioned the potential number of spectators.
Motion by Wiebenga to defer the question to the June 15 meeting while more information is obtained. Seconded by Grovenburg. Motion carried, 7-0.
IX. City Administrator Report
• A Homeland Security Stimulus Grant for non-federal fire station construction has a deadline of July 10. The Grant program is said to be extremely competitive and has $210 million available for shovel-ready projects. Dell Rapids has already invested in planning and site selection with SEH Engineering.
• The City’s engineering firm has visited the Pepper Ridge Road drainage easement along Old Highway 77. The City Staff is on schedule to have a report back to the City Council June 15.
• Administrator Martin and Finance Officer Kerzman will meet with the auditing firm this week to review requirements for the 2008 City audit. Martin and Kerzman will also travel to Vermillion to review the practical applications of the INCODE billing and accounting software used in both towns.
• Southeastern Council of Governments is preparing a revised Zoning Ordinance for the City of Dell Rapids, and SECOG planner Toby Brown can make a presentation at a future Council meeting.
• The South Dakota Municipal League is sponsoring an Elected Official workshop in Brandon June 16. Council members have until June 10 to RSVP.
X. Consensus Agenda
A. Set Public Hearing Date of July 6 for Review of Rezoning Application, portions of Lots 6 & 9, Kenefick’s Subdivision.
Motion by Probst to approve Consensus Agenda. Seconded by Wiebenga. Motion carried, 7-0.
XI. Claims Payable Motion by Testerman to approve the claims as follows: CLAIMS June 2, 2009: American Underground Sprinkler, repair @ 500 E 12th St, 387.76; Argus Leader, publishing - minutes, 139.79; Baker & Taylor, Books, 15.12; Bill’s Sprinkler & Sod, Sprinkler repair - 602 E 12th St, $ 1,000.69; Buskerud Construction, Drilling for trees, 250.00; Concrete Materials, asphalt, $ 2,729.00; County Fair Foods, pool concessions, 45.00; Dells True Value, cleaning supplies, mulch, wall plate, 445.30; Dells Electric, liquor store repair, 24.49; Dells Materials Company, sand fill for park playground, 559.86; Dustex, mats - city hall, pool, 66.23; First National Bank, water tower lease, $ 12,100.00; Gale , Books, 112.64; Highway Improvement Inc, asphalt cracksealing, $ 5,101.72; ICAP, Jan-April busing, $ 8,453.21; Ingram, Books, 46.30; LG Everist, 1” Crushed Road Stone, 193.25; MicroMarketing, Books, 87.91; Minnehaha Community Water, May shop water, $ 8,327.80; Moore Wallace, camping & building permit forms, 807.95; Nest Family Learning, Learning materials, 620.95; Northern States Power, electric, $ 2,780.29; Schuneman Equipment Co, blades, switch, 144.71; SD Association of Rural Water, annual membership, 610.00; SD Dept of Health, Water/wastewater testing, 594.00; Sioux Falls Networks, May library system watch, 20.00; Verizon Wireless, April/May cell svc - 6 phones, 193.40; Vogt, Brown, Merry & Hammer, May FO training, 475.00; Zee Medical Services, pool medical supplies, 65.40; $46,397.77; Seconded by Downs. Motion carried, 7-0.
XII. Adjourn
Motion by Downs to adjourn. Seconded by Wiebenga. Motion carried, 7-0. 8:01 p.m.
Scott Fiegen
Mayor
LeAnn Kerzman
Finance Officer
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Linge Estate
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA)
:SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Pro. 09-106
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate of
THEODORE G. LINGE,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of June, 2009, JoyceAnn L. Linge, whose post office address is 46849 - 250th Street, Baltic, South Dakota, 57003, was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Theodore G. Linge, deceased.
Creditors of said decedent must present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be delivered to or mailed to the Personal Representative or may be filed with the Clerk of the above named Circuit Court, and a copy of the claim mailed or delivered to the Personal Representative.
Dated this 4th day of June, 2009.
JoyceAnn L. Linge
- Personal Representative
46849 - 250th Street
Baltic, South Dakota 57003
(605) 529-5247
CHARLES M. FECHNER
Clerk of Circuit Court
Minnehaha County Courthouse
425 N. Dakota Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
(605) 367-5900
Vogt, Brown, Merry & Hammer
P. O. Box 100
Dell Rapids, South Dakota 57022-0100
(605) 428-5444
Attorneys for Personal Representative
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