February 2010

January 26, 2010
Unapproved minutes
Union County Commissioners
The Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 26, 2010, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD at 8:30 a.m.
Members present were Jordan, Karpen, Neely and Ustad. Schempp absent.
Motion by Ustad, second by Neely to approve the agenda as presented. Carried.
Motion by Jordan second by Neely to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2010 meeting. Carried.
December Monthly Reports
Clerk of Courts reported $60,091.90 in fines and fees.
Register of Deeds' reported $10,917.50 in transfer tax and $8,255.20 in fees.
County Nurse reported 0 in donations and fees.
Federal Prisoner & INS room & board fees-$55.
Veterans Service Officer reported 33 individual contacts.
Legislature
Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to approve authorization for Commissioner Karpen to travel to Pierre on January 27 to testify on Senate Bill 1. Carried.
Department Head Meeting update
Commissioner Jordan reported on the department head meeting held January 26, 2010 at 8 a.m. Next meeting will be on March 9, 2010 at 8 a.m.
Conservation District Report
According to SDCL 38-8-55, the Conservation District will file a report with the county commissioners prior to receiving county funding. The 2009 report has been filed with the auditor, reviewed by the board and will be sent to the legal newspapers for publishing.
Fuel Quotes
Motion by Ustad, second by Jordan to approve the fuel quote from Southeast Farmers Elevator for 2.434 for #2 Diesel (3,600 gallons to Alcester, 3,600 gallons to Elk Point). Carried.
Contingency
Motion by Neely, second by Ustad to approve a contingency transfer of $4,679 to the Mental Health Center budget to cover the 2nd half of 2009 allotment which Lewis and Clark failed to request in calendar year 2009. Motion carried.
Recess
Chairman declared a recess from 8:55 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Public Building
A telephone conference was held with EDA and representative from FEH to discuss the Mechanical and Electrical Systems Study. The estimates were as follows: #1 $187,160; #2-$225,340; #3 289,220. Building Superintendent Sexton was present for telephone conference. Further information was requested to determine the cost savings on the various options.
Sheriff Limoges
Sheriff Limoges met with the board to discuss employees’ failure to turn in receipt for bank card purchase. Board explained that the policy is clear that first offense is a written warning. Copies of the written warnings are to be filed with the County Auditor.
Claims
Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to approve the claims as follows. Carried. The following claims have been audited, approved and warrants drawn on the same: Bi-Weekly payroll for 01-29-10: Highway $19,677.53; Sheriff $30,065.33; Public Building $468.00; State’s Attorney $1,300.07; Nurses $79.88; WIC $191.70; Register of Deeds $618.50; Treasurer $83.70. Courthouse payroll for the month of January, 2010: Commissioners $4,900.00; Auditor $8,446.25; Data Processing $238.82; Treasurer $11,109.00; Highway $8,564.97; Planning & Zoning $3,153.84; EMA $1,008.98; Assessor $9,820.00; State’s Attorney $11,117.66; Register of Deeds $5,999.03; Veteran $1,287.50; Sheriff $4,349.89; Extension $2,650.13; Public Building $3,834.70; Nurse $878.13; Jail $108.96; Weed $106.09. Ace Towing (Repairs) $1,050.00; Alltel (Phone) $21.04; Am San (Supplies) $832.42; Beresford Faith In Action (Allotment) $1,200.00; Beresford Republic (Ad) $481.25; Boyer Trucks Sioux Falls (Repairs) $555.33; Tudogs Computing (Repairs) $270.41; Brown & Saenger (Supplies) $14.95; Bullberry Systems (Maint) $9,150.00; Chemco Inc (Supplies) $257.81; City Of Elk Point (Utilities) $4,457.11; Community Health Clinic (Care) $230.10; Dakota Graphics (Supplies) $175.00; Dale Neely (Per Diem) $33.30; Doyle Karpen (Per Diem) $22.20; Ferdig’s Body Shop (Repairs) $71.37; Jacks Uniform & Equipment (Supplies) $355.45; Johnson Feed Inc (Supplies) $2,108.40; Knology (Internet) $164.95; Laura Harrison (Subpoena) $45.16; Lewis & Clark BHS (Mi Hearings) $284.00; Light & Siren (Supplies) $477.55; Marshall & Swift (Supplies) $957.65; McLeods (Supplies) $356.37; Meridian Grain (Supplies) $2,721.49; Michael McGill (Ct Apt Atty) $146.71; Michael Todd & Company (Supplies) $851.84; Mid State Organized Crime (Dues) $100.00; MidAmerican Energy (Utilities) $5,051.74; Midwest Radar & Equipment (Maint) $210.00; Milton Ustad (Per Diem) $77.70; Northern Safety (Supplies) $47.83; Nygren's True Value (Supplies) $6.99; Office Depot (Supplies) $50.63; Office Elements (Maint) $67.12; Pathology Medical Service (Autopsy) $1,235.00; Perkins Office Solutions (Maint) $1,144.10; Pictometry International (Service) $60.32; Pitney Bowes (Rental) $149.00; Printing Plus (Supplies) $228.00; Qwest (Phones) $990.32; Ross Jordan (Per Diem) $38.85; Sanford USD Medical Center (Bl Draw) $808.19; Sanitation Products (Repairs) $1,241.76; SD Federal Property Agency (Cars) $19,335.00; SD State Health Lab (Bl Draws) $780.00; SD Transportation Safety (Registration) $40.00; SECGO (Dues) $13,730.00; Servall Towel & Linen (Maint) $52.05; Sheriff Of Woodbury County (Care) $46.04; Side Dump Trailer Sale (Rental) $2,200.00; Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio (Maint) $1,980.00; Southeast Farmers Elevator (Supplies) $17,536.97; SPSB 153 (Supplies) $25.00; State Of South Dakota (Phones) $363.18; State Radio Communication (Maint) $2,750.00; Union County Electric (Utilities) $455.16; Us Bank (Misc) $436.10; Verizon Wireless (Phones) $124.60; Vermeer Equipment (Repairs) $34.68; Weed & Pest Conference (Registration) $345.00; West Payment Center (Supplies) $58.50; WNAX Radio 570 (Ad) $70.00; Woodbury County Disaster & Emergency Service (Maint) $862.49.
Highway/PWA
PWA Roggow met with the board to discuss various matters. Discussion ensued regarding the port property. Roggow met with the appraiser. Appraiser needs to know the use of the property. The county’s plan for the property is salt, sand and gravel storage. If the situation was right, it could be a sheriff’s substation.
Executive Session
Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to enter executive session at 10:18 a.m. for legal reasons. Carried. Chairman declared out of session at 10:25 a.m.
Public hearing
Public hearing was held to change Don Jorgensen’s property described as: S 1,319.6’ of Lot A in SW1/4SW1/4 section 15, T89N, R49W, less Jorgensen Tr. 8 and less W 472.43’ from Agricultural to Rural Residential. Motion by Neely, second by Ustad to approve the rezoning of the aforementioned property from Agricultural to Rural Residential. Carried.
Public hearing
Public hearing was held to change Sean Brady’s property described as: N 205’ of the NW corner of the NW1/4 thence S 22 rods, thence E 42 rods, thence N 22 rods, thence W42 rods to the place of beginning, Section 29-93-50 from Agricultural to Commercial. Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to approve the rezoning of the aforementioned property from Agricultural to Commercial. Carried. Vote 3 aye, 1 nay (Ustad).
Recess
Chairman declared a five minute recess at 10:42 a.m.
States Attorney
SA Miller met with the board to discuss various matters. Trial on Taylor property postponed from January 29 to April. Discussion took place regarding parking near courthouse. SA Miller drafted a letter to the City of Elk Point Planning & Zoning regarding Thermo Bond’s lack of parking for their employees. Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to approve the chairman’s signature on the letter to Elk Point City Planning and Zoning. Board authorized SA Miller to attend the public hearing scheduled for a variance request from Thermo Bond and to speak on the County’s behalf.
Resignation
Auditor informed the board of the resignation of deputy auditor Carol Sommervold. Position will be advertised.
Doyle Karpen, Chairman
Union County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Carol Klumper, Auditor
Union County
Publish February 4, 2010

NOTICE
Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, a Highway Maintaining Authority may restrict loads on their highways. The purpose of the load restrictions is to protect the highways from break-up during the spring thaw. Seasonal climatic changes can be detrimental to our highways. The Union County Board of Commissioners desires to protect existing Union County Highways, ultimately saving tax dollars.
Please be advised that the annual spring load limits may be applied at any time and may stay on through April 30. The actual date the limits are put on and taken off is determined by weather and roadway conditions. The limits will be enforced upon the placing of the load limit signs.
The 7-ton axle weight limit is applicable to wagons as well as motorized vehicles.
Overweight and over width permits will not be issued while spring restrictions are in effect.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Union County Board of Commissioners
Union County Highway Department
Union County Sheriff
Publish: February 11, 2010

UNION COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2009
The Union County Planning and Zoning meeting was called to order with James, Neely, Rommereim, Brewster and Fullenkamp present. Motion by Rommereim, seconded by Brewster to approve the agenda and minutes of the November 24, 2009 meeting. Motion carried.
Sean Brady – Rezoning Hearing
Sean Brady, Larry Brady and attorney Craig Thompson were present to petition the rezoning of the N 205’ of the NW Corner of the NW1/4 thence south 22 rods, thence east 42 rods, thence north 22 rods, thence west 42 rods to the place of beginning (Parcel # 20.00.29.3005) from Agricultural to Commercial zoning to accommodate retail sales business. Sean Brady’s intentions are to build a bar/lounge and possibly a restaurant in the future. Opposition was heard regarding spot zoning, adult entertainment, law enforcement, parking and traffic. Motion by Neely, seconded by Brewster to recommend to the Union County Commissioners to approve the rezoning for the purpose of retail sales. Motion carried.
Sean Brady – Conditional Use Hearing
Motion by Fullenkamp, seconded by Brewster to adjourn as the P&Z Commission and convene as the Board of Adjustment. Carried.
Sean Brady was present with a conditional use request to operate a bar/lounge on the North 205’ of parcel #20.00.29.3005. Motion by Fullenkamp, seconded by Brewster to approve the conditional use and become valid with the following conditions: There will never be an adult entertainment establishment on the property, Brady receives a liquor license, County Commissioners approve the rezoning, Brady purchases the property, ingress, egress and parking density requirements are followed, does not conflict with any other portion of the ordinance, and that the Zoning Director contacts the SDDOT regarding the necessity of a traffic study. Motion carried.
Motion by Neely, seconded by James to adjourn as BOA and reconvene as P&Z Commission. Carried.
Don Jorgensen – Rezoning Hearing
Don Jorgensen was present with a petition to rezone the South 1319’ of Lot A SW1/4 SW1/4 of section 15-89-49 from Agricultural to Rural Residential Zoning to accommodate two residential building lots versus only one under the Ag zoning. Motion by Rommereim, seconded by Brewster to recommend to the county commissioners to approve the rezoning. Motion carried.
Albert Hines – Rezoning Hearing
Albert Hines was present with a petition to rezone a strip of land 150’ wide by 591’ long of the remaining C.H. Pike Outlot 1 in SE1/4 NE1/4 of 4-89-48 along Hwy. 105 from Agricultural to Commercial to accommodate commercial storeage. After discussion, motion by Rommereim, seconded by Brewster to table action until the commission can review the flood plain ordinance. Motion carried.
Plats
Motion by Brewster, seconded by Fullenkamp to approve the following plat: Lot 1 of Allen Tr. 1 in the SW1/4 NE1/4 and SE1/4 NE1/4 of section 22, T89N, R48W of the 5th P.M., Union County, SD. Motion carried.
Motion by Rommereim, seconded by Neely to approve the following plat: Kurtz Tr. 1 in the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of section 25, T94N, R50W of the 5th P.M., Union County, SD. Motion carried.
Motion by Fullenkamp, seconded by Brewster to approve the following plat: Outlot 1 of Brown Tr. 2 of Lot 2 in the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of section 19, T90N, R49W of the 5th P.M., Union County, SD. Motion carried.
Motion by Rommereim, seconded by Brewster to approve the following plat: Lot 1 of Tr. D of Dakota Dunes Country Club Addition in Dakota Dunes, Union County, SD. Motion carried.
Motion by Brewster, seconded by Neely to approve the following plat: Lot 2 of Tr. D of Dakota Dunes Country Club Addition in Dakota Dunes, Union County, SD. Motion carried.
Motion by Fullenkamp, seconded by James to adjourn. Motion carried.
Dennis Henze
Union County Planning Director
Publish February 11, 2010

REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALCESTER CITY COUNCIL
The Alcester city council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 1, 2010 in the council room of the Alcester Community Building. Mayor William Koenig opened the meeting at 7:00 PM with the following council members present, Curt Anderson, Pete Larsen, Larry Anderson, Ron Manning, Wayne Van Gelder and Steve Johannsen. Also present during the meeting were Mike Kezar, Charles Haugland, Dale Pearson, Toby Brown, Nathan Lund, Tim Renken, Jim Morey and Steve Larsgaard.
The minutes of the meeting of January 4, 2010 were approved on a motion by Johannsen and seconded by Larsen. All voted aye.
The following warrants except for one for the Dept. of Transportation for land lease for $120 were approved on a motion by Larsen and seconded by Van Gelder. All voted aye.
Salaries, Finance Office, $2,804.80, Police, $6,773.88, Water, $2,630.40, Sewer, $2,621.72, Auditorium, $137.57, Library, $598.00, Snow Removal, $902.06. Dakota Care, health insurance, $520.61, Dean Kellen, load snow, $1,139.00, Pete’s Produce, supplies, $121.04, Southeastern Electric, utilities, $128.31, Alliance Communications, phone service, $259.75, Jeff Nelson, repairs, $332.50, DENR, certification exam, $10.00, Alltel, phone service, $114.85, Mid American Energy, utilities, $2,411.17, Farm Bureau Financial, life insurance, $103.03, Knology, internet, $37.12, South Dakota Retirement, contributions, $2,324.30, South Dakota Retirement, late fee, $120.62, Alcester Drug, supplies, $3.60, Mobile Electronic Service, video camera’s grant, $4,660.00, Mobile Electronic Service, lights replacement, $528.00, Midwest Radar, certifications, $60.00, Town & Country Tire, vehicle maint, $307.60, Alcester Fire Dept, allowance, $1,292.00, Brown & Saenger, supplies, $77.88, Bomgaars, supplies, $74.95, Cenex Credit Card, gas, $1,212.61, Rasmussen Electric, repairs, $648.47. VISA, postage, supplies, $366.84, Mid American Research, supplies, $1,357.20, Tetra Tech, lab fees, $656.00, Cooperative Gas & Oil, fuel oil for sewer plan generator, $528.00, L.P. Gill Landfill, landfill use. $1,539.32, Dee Cole, postage, books, $101.96, O The Oprah Magazine, subscription, $37.97, QSP Inc, subscriptions, $163.45, Ingram, books, $224.99, Dust Tex, maint, $108.56, Duncan Construction, snow removal, $333.75, D & D Pest Control, maint, $30.00, State Bank of Alcester, social security, medicare, withholding depository, $3,893.12, Gubbrud, Haugland & Gillespie Law Firm, pro fees, $266.30, Sinclair Fleet Services, gas, $463.61, Loren Fischer Disposal, garbage pickup, $80.00.
A motion by Larsen and seconded by Manning to send a lease for land at the fairgrounds back to the state. All voted aye.
Toby Brown from SECOG was present to set up a Comprehensive planning board with the city council to act as the board and meet at 6:30 on March 1 before their regular council meeting.
A motion by Manning and seconded by Van Gelder to approve pay request number four for $2,243.48 to First Rate Excavate for fall seeding on the Lee Drive Project. All voted aye.
The council discussed snow removal equipment, snow hauling and a water leak repair bill and were given information on Tour DeKota bike ride which will be coming through Alcester on June 6.
A motion by Larsen and seconded by Manning to appoint Curt Anderson to a three year term on the city-school library board. All voted aye.
A motion by Larsen and seconded by Larry Anderson to ratify the mayor’s appointment of Donowan Larson to the HRC board. All voted aye.
The council was given an election update.
A motion by Larsen and seconded by Curt Anderson to go into executive session at 8:40 to discuss personnel. All voted aye. The mayor declared the council out of executive session at 8:58.
A motion by Larsen and seconded by Manning to go into executive session at 9:00 to discuss contractual matters. All voted aye. The mayor declared the council out of executive session at 9:23.
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:24 by Larry Anderson and seconded by Manning. All voted aye.
William Koenig, Mayor
ATTEST: Michael Kezar, Finance Officer
Publish February 11, 2010

February 9, 2010
Unapproved minutes
Union County Commissioners
The Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 9, 2010, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD at 8:35 a.m.
Members present were Jordan, Karpen, Neely, Schempp and Ustad.
Motion by Ustad, second by Neely to approve the agenda as presented. Carried.
Motion by Jordan second by Schempp to approve the minutes from the January 26, 2010 meeting. Carried.
Abatements 2010-001, 2010-002
Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to approve the abatement application #2010-001 from Elk Point Housing & Redevelopment Commission (3 parcels). Properties owned by the Elk Point Housing and Redevelopment are exempt from taxation pursuant to the Constitution. Abate: Elk Point City-$3,041.58; EPJ School-$5,227.20; County-$1,222.85; EP Fire-$142.89; Total- $9634.52. Carried.
Motion by Schempp, second by Neely to approve the abatement application #2010-002 from David Bauder due to VA exemption. Abate: North Sioux City-5.45; DV School-26.36; Union County-$7.35; Emergency Services-2.02; Total-$41.18.
Bank Balance
AUDITOR’S ACCOUNT WITH THE COUNTY TREASURER
January 2010
Total amount of deposits in bank: $1,143,568.35
Total amount of actual cash: $5,876.57
Total amount of checks and drafts in Treasurer’s possession not exceeding three days: $28,205.84
Investments: $2,745,307.44
Cash Variance: -$103.59
Credit card outstanding: $1299.50
Total: $3,924,154.11
*Note: These figures include all funds administered by the county including city, schools & township revenue and other pass through accounts.
CPI and Opt Out
Information from Department of Revenue was distributed regarding CPI- 0% and opt out information.
New Hires
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve the hiring of special deputy David Swanson @$10 per hour effective 1-29-2010 and Robert Albertson @10 per hour effective Feb 2, 2010. Carried.
SECOG
Resolution submitted by SECOG was tabled until February 23, 2010.
Travel Authorization
Motion by Jordan second by Ustad to approve the travel request from Janet Lingle to attend the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Trip in Washington, June 19-June 27. Carried.
Recovery Zone
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to conditionally waive Union County’s volume cap allocation for recovery zone economic development bonds pursuant to 26 USC 1400U-A(a)(3)(A) in the following amounts: $3,211,000 to Harrisburg School District. Recess discussion on the motion.
Sheriff
Deputy Bucholz met with the board. Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to approve travel authorization for a deputy to attend the Vehicle Contraband session at Camp Dodge, Iowa on March 25 and 26. Carried.
Motion by Schempp, second by Jordan to surplus 4 tazer guns --destroy 2 and donate 2 to Elk Point City. Carried.
Land Plat
Motion by Ustad second by Jordan to approve the following plat
Resolution
Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Union County that Plat of Cemetery Tract No. 5 an addition in the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 4, T95N, R50W, 5th PM, Union County, SD owned by Darlene Wastell, surveyed by Chris Lawrenson, Be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried.
Senate Bill 184
Board discussed the request from Beadle County to support SB 184. If commissioners are interested in supporting this bill, they should contact their legislators.
Liquor License
Sean Brady met with the board to discuss acquiring a liquor license from Union County. Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to schedule 9:00 a.m. on March 9 at the Commissioner’s meeting for open bid auction for liquor license pursuant to the rules in UCC2007-003. Carried. Motion by Ustad, second by Jordan to advertise for a public hearing for the liquor license on April 6, at 9:00 a.m. Carried.
Treasurer
Treasurer Hertel met with the board to discuss a contract for delinquent tax payment from Susan Johnson. Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve the contract. Carried.
Discussion took place on the website maintenance and the possibility of additional compensation for treasurer Hertel for work completed above and beyond the department head capabilities.
Highway
Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to approve the following resolution:
Resolution #HD10-02
BRIDGE REINSPECTION
PROGRAM RESOLUTION
FOR USE WITH SDDOT RETAINER CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, Title 23, Section 151, United States Code and Title 23, Part 650, Subpart C, Code of Federal Regulations, requires initial inspection of all bridges and reinspection at intervals not to exceed two years with the exception of reinforced concrete box culverts that meet specific criteria. These culverts are reinspected at intervals not to exceed four years.
THEREFORE, Union County is desirous of participating in the Bridge Inspection Program using Bridge Replacement funds.
Union County requests SDDOT to hire Johnson Engineering (Consulting Engineers) for the inspection work. SDDOT will secure federal approvals, make payments to the Consulting Engineer for inspection services rendered, and bill the county for 20% of the cost. Union County will be responsible for the required 20% matching funds.
Dated this 9th day of February, 2010, at Elk Point, South Dakota.
Vote 5 aye, 0 nay. Carried.
Motion by Schempp, second by Jordan to approve the following resolution:
Resolution #HD10-01
WHEREAS, seasonal climatic changes can be detrimental to our highways, and,
WHEREAS, the Union County Board of County Commissioners desires to protect existing Union County Highways, ultimately saving tax dollars, and,
WHEREAS, South Dakota Codified Laws 32-14-6 allows for the reduction of the legal weight limit, which may be carried upon highways within Union County,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that certain Union County Highways be restricted to a load limit of 7 tons per axle imposed on trucks, trailers, and wagons. The Union County Highway Superintendent will cause to be installed adequate warning signs notifying the traveling public of the load weight restrictions on the restricted highways, and that the restrictions will be in force upon the placing of such signs, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the penalty for the violation of the load restrictions shall be as set forth in SDCL 32-22-55.
Dated this 9th day of February, 2010.
Vote: 5Aye 0 Nay. Carried.
Motion by Ustad, second by Neely to approve the waterline easement application from Lewis and Clark on CR #1C intersection with W13th on SW edge of Beresford. Carried.
Motion by Neely, second by Schempp to approve the following resolution:
Resolution #HD10-03
WHEREAS, Union County desires the construction and approach grading of structure 64-038-040,
AND WHEREAS, the South Dakota Department of Transportation Commission
has held a bid letting for project BRO 8064(25)PCN H143,
AND WHEREAS, the South Dakota Department of Transportation received a contract from Dakota Contracting Corporation of Sioux Falls, SD, in the amount of $247,551.22 for the construction and approach grading of structure 64-038-040,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Union County Board of Commissioners
accepts the awarding of said contract to Dakota Contracting Corporation.
Dated this 9th day of February 2010 at Elk Point, South Dakota.
Vote 4 aye, 1 nay. (Jordan) Carried.
States Attorney
States Attorney Miller and deputy States Attorney Jeff Rarick met with the board.
Executive Session
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to enter executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters at 11:16 a.m. Chairman declared the board out of executive session at 11:53 a.m.
FMLA
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve the request for Family Medical Leave on March 5 through March 20 and April 5 through April 11. Carried.
Claims
Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to approve the following claims: Carried. The following claims have been audited, approved and warrants drawn on the same: Bi-Weekly payroll for 2-12-2010: Highway $19,918.35; Sheriff $26,879.13; State’s Attorney $1,380.13; Public Building $585.00; Nurse $159.75; WIC $260.93; Register of Deeds $618.50. Alliance Communication (Phone) $547.21; Beresford Republic (Ad) $675.62; Bierschbach Equipment (Supplies) $190.00; Bob Barker Company (Supplies) $739.48; Tudogs Computing (Maint) $970.34; Butler Machinery (Rep) $1,859.47; Cartridge World (Supp) $123.95; Cathy Rehfuss (Mi Hearing) $39.00; Chemco Inc (Supplies) $185.32; Chesterman Co (Water) $126.50; City Of Alcester (Utilities) $55.23; Community Health Clinic (Care) $286.00; Continental Research (Supplies) $600.37; Country Estates Truck Repairs (Maint) $564.51; Dailey Plumbing (Rep) $601.90; Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times (Ad) $419.15; Dept Of Revenue (Plates) $20.00; Donna K Dietrich (Mi Hearing) $216.83; Ed Roehr Safety Products (Supplies) $5,078.16; Employee Data Forms (Supplies) $22.00; FSH Communications (Phones) $120.00; Great Plains Int'l (Supp) $243.48; Hickory Tech (Phones) $245.40; Hydraulic Sales (Rep) $60.00; Jacks Uniform & Equipment (Supplies) $287.15; Janet Lingle (Per Diem) $34.78; Jensen Insurance Agency (Insurance) $424.00; Jim Hawk Truck Trailers (Supp) $417.95; John P Slattery (Public Defender) $2,891.29; Johnson Feed Inc (Supp) $702.80; Jonathon Feller (Meals) $156.00; Jones Food Center (Supplies) $35.07; Knology (Internet) $175.59; L G Everist Inc (Supp) $1,145.67; Lawson Products Inc (Supp) $503.03; Leader Courier (Ad) $447.82; Lewis & Clark BHS (Allotment) $9,498.50; Linweld (Supp) $215.65; Loren Fischer Disposal (Utilities) $180.00; Lyle Garage Door Service (Rep/Supp) $265.00; Mac's Inc (Supp) $25.74; Marvin Schempp (Per Diem) $38.48; Medical Waste Transport (Maint) $64.16; Menards (Supplies) $180.13; Meridian Grain (Supp) $2,722.83; Michael McGill (Public Defender) $2,891.29; Microfilm Imaging System (Maint) $185.00; MidAmerican Energy (Utilities) $1,699.65; Muller Auto Parts (Supp/Rep) $228.87; National 4-H Council Supply (Supplies) $39.80; Nelva Kooistra (Mi Hearing) $39.00; Northland Products (Supp) $178.40; Nygren's True Value (Supplies) $44.79; Nygren's True Value (Supp) $71.98; Office Elements (Supplies) $90.00; Ollies Drive Inn (Meals For Jail) $7,435.50; Perkins Office Solutions (Supplies) $935.49; Peterson, Stuart & Rumpca (Public Defender) $5,782.58; Pete’s Produce (Supp/Rep) $141.90; Pioneer Drug (Drugs) $1,264.38; Quill Corporation (Supplies) $149.22; Qwest (Phones) $1,211.89; Qwest (Phone) $3.15; Ramkota Inn (Room)$107.40; Raymond K Roggow (Per Diem) $26.00; Sam’s Club (Supplies) $115.26; SD Dept Transportation (Rep) $123.21; SDEMA (Dues) $60.00; Select Parts Inc (Rep) $388.70; Sioux Equipment (Repairs) $106.33; Sioux Falls Rubber Stamp Works (Supplies) $10.00; Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio (Maint) $1,001.91; Sioux Laundry Inc (Wash For Jail) $415.80; Southeast Farmers Elevator (Rep/Supp/Rentals) $112.22; State Bank Of Alcester (Payment) $3,931.78; Sturdevant's Auto Parts (Supp/Rep) $465.26; The Akron HomeTowner (Ad) $72.00; Tri State Emergency Management (Dues) $10.00; United Parcel Service (Supp) $9.66; Verizon Wireless (Phones) $142.62; Volunteers Of America (Care) $2,752.00; Western Office Plus (Supplies) $8.99; Yankton Co. Sheriff (Return) $50.00; Yankton County (Mi Hearings) $311.25; Ziegler Inc (Supplies) $81.25.
Adjournment
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to adjourn the meeting.
Doyle Karpen, Chairman
Union County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Carol Klumper, Auditor
Union County
Publish February 18, 2010

NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATIONS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The Union County Commission in Elk Point, South Dakota, will receive applications and certified funds in a sealed envelope at the Office of the Union County Auditor, 209 East Main St., Suite 200, Elk Point, South Dakota, 57025, up to 4:30 p.m. on March 3, 2010, to compete for an available “Liquor License.” Applications postmarked but not received by March 3, 2010, will not be accepted.
The Union County Commissioners have designated that on March 9, at 9:00 a.m., in the Union County Courthouse, Suite #200, as the time and place on the Commissioner’s agenda to welcome those qualified applicants who have satisfied the “Liquor License” ordinance to continue to compete for the Liquor license by an auction format conducted by the Chair of the commission. The successful applicant’s bid shall include the amount authorized by ordinance as the fee amount the Commission may impose. 
Each application must contain the following: a business plan; affidavit in conformity with UCC-2007-003; and certified funds, in the amount of $5000.00; such check to be certified and payable to Union County. The Certified Funds will be returned to unsuccessful applicants upon the closing of the application process. Failure of the successful bidder to consummate the purchase of the license fee shall forfeit their deposited certified funds.  Bids under $25,000 shall automatically be rejected.
Interested parties should contact the Union County Auditor for a copy of the Union County Ordinance UCC-2007-003 to make themselves aware of the requirements to comply with the required business plan and application process. Additionally, the Union County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, to waive any informality in the BID received and to accept the BID that is to the advantage of, and in the best interest of Union County.
Any person interested in the approval or rejection of any such application may appear and be heard at the Commissioner’s meeting for the liquor license. At the time and place so fixed, the Commissioners shall consider such applications and all objections thereto, if any, prior to their final decision. 
By order of the Union County Commission, dated this 9th day of February, 2010.
Publish February 25, 2010

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
ALCESTER-HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #61-1
February 8, 2010
A. Vice Chairman S. Rommereim called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. at the Alcester-Hudson High School library with the following members present: Keith Anderson, Steve Rommereim, Carla Reihe, Penny Tabbert, and Warren Johnson. Brandon Peterson arrived at 6:23 p.m. Absent: James Morey. Also present were Shane Voss, LeeAnn Haisch, Roxanne Clark, Rie Barnes, Christi Larsen, and Bill Koenig.
B. The Board reviewed vouchers for the consent agenda.
C. Visitors were recognized.
D. PUBLIC INPUT: Chris Larsen and Rie Barnes presented information on FCCLA week. They presented a meat and cheese tray to the board and thanked them for their support.
E. AGENDA: A motion was made by C. Reihe and seconded by P. Tabbert to change agenda item #7 to set Drivers’ Education tuition for 2009-2010 and add #11 to approve LDL contract with Hanson School District. All voted aye. Motion carried.
F. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by W. Johnson and seconded by S. Rommereim to approve the minutes of the regular meeting January 11, 2010, and the special meeting on January 16, 2010, and to approve the following District reports: (1) Business Manager’s Report – General Fund, January 1, 2010 Balance $957,947.96, January 2010 Receipts Local $13,624.87, County $0.00, State $75,028.03, ARRA Stimulus Money $0.00, Federal $0.00, Federal Medicaid Admin $0.00, Sale of Surplus Property $0.00, January 2010 Expenditures $216,406.86, January 31, 2010, Balance $830,194.00. Capital Outlay Fund January 1, 2010 Balance $465,160.48, Receipts Local $2,988.59, County $0.00, Expenditures $202,786.10, January 31, 2010 Balance $265,362.97. Special Education Fund, January 1, 2010, Balance $97,906.76, Receipts Local $2,167.46, State $0.00, Federal $11,155.00, Federal Medicaid Admin $0.00, Expenditures $40,938.74, January 31, 2010 Balance $70,290.48. Pension Fund January 1, 2010 Balance $76,627.90, Receipts Local $494.09, State $0.00, Expenditures $24,867.15, January 31, 2010 Balance $52,254.84. (2) The Trust and Agency Fund Report – January 1, 2010 Balance $84,910.28, January 2010 Receipts $16,566.12, January 2010 Expenditures $12,287.68, January 31, 2010 Balance $89,188.72. (3) The Lunch Fund Report – January 1, 2010 Balance $6,671.50, January 2010 Receipts $5,667.00, Federal $3,863.73, January 2010 Expenditures $12,936.34, January 31, 2010 Balance $3,265.89, and to approve the following claims: GENERAL FUND: AT&T—telephone service 134.58, Ackerman Heating & A/C, Inc—repair boiler & gas leak 433.67, Agency Fund—replenish imprest 1,274.02 (West Sioux School—jv wrestling entry fee 1/11/10 55.00, West Sioux School—wrestling entry fee 1/9/10 75.00, Donald Johnson—gbb official 1/11/10 103.30, Kevin Krull—gbb official 1/11/10 70.00, Total Stop Food Store—1st grade supplies 29.69, Brad Coleman—bbb/gbb official on 12/29/09 90.00, Brian Gerry—bbb/gbb official on 12/29/09 123.30, Levi Pearson—bbb/gbb official on 12/29/09 90.00, Anthony Randall—bbb official on 1/2/10 70.00, Daniel Forsstrom—bbb official on 1/2/10 103.30, Region I Music Contest—region 1 vocal entry fee 35.75, SD Inservice Music Conference—registration fee 40.00, Dan Rolfes—wr quad official 1/26/10 146.84, Brad Harvey—wr quad official 1/26/10 146.84, Greater Sioux Falls Home School Assoc—quiz bowl entry fee 2/8/10 25.00, Lawton-Bronson Schools—wr entry fee 1/30/10 70.00), Alkota Manufacturing—ag class repair equipment 27.50, Alliance communications—long distance 392.80, American Bus Corp—activities/preschool/regular route 16,556.61, Diana Anderson—mileage reading recovery mtg 25.90, Best Western Ramkota Hotel—supt lodging/legislative mtgs 217.98, Bomgaars—custodial supplies 7.98, Cenex—vehicle gas/bus route fuel 2,214.33, City of Alcester—water/sewer/garbage 696.65, Culligan Water Conditioning—softener service 48.00, Dakota Security—part for door system 398.45, Duncan Construction—snow removal 900.00, Dust-Tex Service—custodial mops 144.10, Elite Business Systems—copy overages 239.88, Governors Inn—supt lodging/legislative mtgs 115.00, C.W. Graham—computer support service 1,050.00, Hauff Mid-America Sports Inc—wrestling supplies 7.95, J. D.’s House of Trophies—graduation supplies 10.00, Josten’s—graduation diplomas 119.76, K & M Music—instrumental repair/supplies 196.07, Klemme Construction—snow removal 1,713.75, Knology—distance learning fees 813.88, Loren Fischer Disposal—garbage service 140.00, MidAmerican Energy Company—electric/gas/lighting 9,231.83, Network Services Company—custodial supplies 350.38, OfficeMax Incorporated—office supplies 39.53, Olson’s Ace Hardware—snow blower belts 55.98, Oriental Trading Company—classroom supplies 102.84, Paragon Publishing—legals 123.94, Pepper & Son Inc, JW—classroom supplies 85.92, Pete’s Produce—custodial supplies 147.48, Plank Road Publishing, Inc—music magazine subscription 157.20, Presto X—pest control services 40.00, ReliaMax—workers compensation insurance 1,105.00, Tim Rhead—reimburse zipper costs for wr warm-ups 45.90, Smarterville Educational, LLC—classroom supplies 203.84, Southeastern Electric Coop—elementary heat 2,115.68, Total Stop Food Store—school board/facs class supplies 48.97, Town & Country Tire & Service—vehicle parts & labor 100.63, VANTEK—two-way radio repair & antenna 74.35, Verizon Wireless—cell phone charges 150.56, VISA—computer/custodial supplies 664.75 , Shane Voss—reimburse meals/mileage 115.74. FUND TOTAL: $42,839.38. CAPITAL OUTLAY: American Bus Corp—regular route 2,051.07, Beresford Republic—newspaper subscription 27.50, Elite Business Systems—copy machine leases 800.87, Time Management Systems—timecard server lease 135.85. FUND TOTAL: $3,015.29. SPECIAL EDUCATION: Southeast Area Cooperative—special education assessment/OT/PT 16,085.27. FUND TOTAL: $16,085.27. CHECKING ACCOUNT 1 TOTAL: $61,939.94. FOOD SERVICE: Child & Adult Nutrition Services—commodity processing 346.58, Dean Foods North Central—milk 885.90, Earthgrains Company—bread 78.93, Maxwell Food Equipment, Inc—kitchen supplies 75.35, Reinhart Foodservice—food/supplies 1,432.20, Servall Towel & Linen Supply—towels 49.92, Total Stop Food Store—food 39.86. CHECKING ACCOUNT 2 TOTAL: $2,908.74. HOURS & DOLLARS: Keith Anderson—per diem 50.00, Tiffany DeRocher—substitute 84.00, Pauline Farrell—summer labor 224.45, Warren Johnson—per diem 50.00, Vickie Larsen—substitute 84.00, James Morey—per diem 50.00, Brandon Peterson—per diem 50.00, Carla Reihe—per diem 75.00, Sarah Scott—substitute 188.48, Michael Seivert—asst fb coach 2,273.00, Margene Smith—substitute 44.26, Penny Tabbert—mileage 12.58/per diem 50.00, Jonathan Treiber—summer labor 230.21. The January 2010 Athletic Fund Report and IMPREST Account Report were read. All voted aye. Motion carried.
January 2010 Payroll and Benefits: Total--$201,945.61, (1) Instruction - General Fund $149,114.51, (2) Instruction - Special Education Fund $15,532.32, (3) Instruction - Title/REAP $5,749.84 (4) Guidance and Library Services $5,333.68, (5) Administration and Fiscal Services $15,466.04, (6) Custodial Services $5,772.24, (7) Food Services $4,976.98.
G. OLD BUSINESS
The Board discussed the Greater Hoyt and Greater Scott School Districts.
H. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Voss discussed making up snow days, the LDL group, legislative updates, future national conventions funding, Capital Outlay certificates can be refinanced 02/01/2011, and the need for a special education van.
I. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Principal Haisch discussed the D/F/I list, OdysseyWare, senior make-up days, the fire alarms, district wrestling in Marion, vocal contest results, and the junior high eligibility.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. The FCCLA presentation was given during Public Input.
2. Bill Koenig discussed an Alcester Golf grant. The Alcester Development Foundation is proposing a grant through the school for a youth golf course program.
3. The Board discussed teacher negotiations.
4. A motion was made by S. Rommereim and seconded by B. Peterson to appoint Jane Walsh to the Library Board. All voted aye. Motion carried.
5. A motion was made by B. Peterson and seconded by C. Reihe to approve the Associated School Boards Protective Trust Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws as recommended by Associated School Boards. All voted aye. Motion carried.
6. A motion was made by P. Tabbert and seconded by B. Peterson to approve the first reading of the 2010-2011 school year calendar. All voted aye. Motion carried.
7. A motion was made by P. Tabbert and seconded by S. Rommereim to set the Drivers Education tuition at $125.00 per student for the 2009-2010 school year. All voted aye. Motion carried.
8. A motion was made by B. Peterson and seconded by C. Reihe to offer a teaching contract to Mike Seivert for Drivers Education Teacher for the 2010 summer at $17/hour. All voted aye. Motion carried.
9. A motion was made by S. Rommereim and seconded by P. Tabbert to offer a coaching contract to Sally Thompson as girls’ golf coach, step 1, $1,873.00, for the 2009-2010 season. All voted aye. Motion carried.
10. A motion was made by B. Peterson and seconded by J. Morey to offer a coaching contract to Steve Hale as junior high track coach, step 1, $1,032.50, for the 2009-2010 season. All voted aye. Motion carried.
11. A motion was made to approve a LDL contract with Hanson School District. All voted aye. Motion carried.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. A motion was made by P. Tabbert and seconded by S. Rommereim to enter Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the Business Manager’s evaluation. All voted aye. Motion carried. Chairman K. Anderson declared the meeting enter regular session at 8:59 p.m.
2. A motion was made by J. Morey and seconded by S. Rommereim to enter Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the qualifications, competency, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term “employee” does not include any independent contractors. All voted aye. Motion carried. Chairman K. Anderson declared the meeting enter regular session at 9:34 p.m.
L. ADJOURNMENT
1. A motion was made by J. Morey and seconded by W. Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Keith Anderson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Roxanne M. Clark, Business Manager
Publish February 25, 2010

NOTICE OF MEETING OF LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
SDCL 10-11-13
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Hudson Municipality, Lincoln County, South Dakota, will meet at the city office in said taxing jurisdiction on MONDAY, the 15th day of March, 2010, (being the 3rd Monday in March ) for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2010.
All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, are required to notify the clerk of the local board no later than March 11, 2010.
Roxanne Wickre
Finance Officer
Town of Hudson
Dated February 22, 2010

HUDSON TOWN BOARD
The Hudson Town Board met on February 8, 2010 in the city office at 7:00pm. Members present Chairman Wickre, Van’tHof and Stoffel. Also present Roxanne Wickre.
Stoffel made a motion to approve the agenda, Van’tHof seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A motion to correct January minutes was approved on a motion by Van’tHof and second by Stoffel to show that Van’tHof seconded the motion to approve the change order that was made by Stoffel. Motion carried. The amended minutes were approved on a motion by Van’tHof that was seconded by Stoffel. Motion carried.
The board discussed the community center. The board will be contacting some companies to get information on a scan card entrance into the building.
The board will meet as the local review board on March 15. On a motion by Wickre and second by Van’tHof the board approved moving the March monthly meeting to the 15th also, following the local review board meeting. Motion carried.
Stoffel made a motion to approve the following bills, Van’tHof seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Brian Sohl wages 2848.81 Roxanne Wickre wages 1590.35 SDRS retirement plan 725.01 Becky VanNoort wages 315.70 Darlene Jervik wages 88.11 Premier Bank payroll Taxes 1505.58 RVRW water 991.90 Dept of Revenue lab fees 12.00 Northwest Sanitation garbage 1672.50 Alliance Communications phone 176.87 Fillin Station supplies 1028.97 Hudsonite publications 67.29 Postmaster stamps 44.00 Bomgaars supplies 88.73 Staples supplies 345.60 Comm Oil Co fuel oil 760.32 Napa parts 45.99 JR’S Repair repairs 210.28 Star Publishing advertising 48.00 Tractor Salvage parts 432.50 SDPAA insurance 50.00 West Rock Construction payment 97188.12 Rural Development water loan 317.00.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Steve Wickre, Chairman
Attest:
Roxanne Wickre, Finance Officer
Publish February 25, 2010

FILING DEADLINE
Circulation of nominating petitions for 2 Alcester-Hudson School Board Positions began on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, and petitions may be filed in the office of the Business Manager located at Alcester-Hudson School District #61-1, 102 E 5th Street, Alcester, South Dakota, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, no later than Friday, March 5, 2010, at 5:00 p.m., or mailed by registered mail no later than Friday, March 5, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Publish Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 2010

NOTICE OF MEETING
The Greater Scott School Board will meet Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Sioux School Board room at the West Sioux School in Hawarden, IA to discuss a dissolution plan.
Publish February 25, 2010

GREATER SCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT 61-5 MEETING
The special meeting of the Greater Scott School District, Union County, South Dakota was held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Sioux CSD Board of Education Room in Hawarden, IA.
The meeting was called to order by board president Waterman at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Waterman, Hartman, Petersen, Wiksen and Van Sloten.
Others present: Paula Bartunek, Superintendent Shane Voss of Alcester-Hudson CSD.
Motion by Wiksen, seconded by Van Sloten to enter into closed session for discussion of reorganization. All in favor. Motion carried. 2010-02-01
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Wiksen to come out of closed session. All in favor. Motion carried. 2010-02-02
Motion by Van Sloten, seconded by Petersen to send Cindy Waterman and Chad Hartman to Pierre. All in favor. Motion carried. 2010-02-03
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Publish February 25, 2010