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NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the Primary Election to be held on June 3, 2008 will close on May 19, 2008. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, call the Lincoln County Auditor at 605-764-2581.
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, secretary of state's office and those locations which provide driver's licenses, food stamps, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov
Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration, absentee voting, or polling place accessibility.
Paula Feucht
County Auditor
Lincoln County
Publish May 1, 8, 2008

LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
April 8, 2008
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 A.M. on April 8, 2008 with members Otto Hagedorn, Jim Schmidt, Dale Long, Dennis Weeldreyer and Burdell Coplan present. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Auditor was clerk of the Board.
A motion by Coplan and seconded by Schmidt that the minutes of April 1, 2008 be approved. Motion carried.
Mileage logs for county vehicles were presented for the month of March 2008.
The Register of Deeds Statement of Fees in the amount of $47,618.40 was presented for the month of March 2008.
The corrected Register of Deeds Statement of Fees in the amount of $51,433.40 was presented for the month of February 2008.
The Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer as of March 31, 2008 was presented as follows: Total amount of deposits in banks $3,109,694.88, Total amount of actual cash $5,225.52, total amount of checks and drafts in treasurer's possession not exceeding three days $101,413.48, total cash items $188.40, Funds invested $6,9443,488.28, Total cash $10,160,488.28
Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Weeldreyer to approve the following bonds for the townships: Pleasant Township Clerk and Treasurer; Fairview Township Clerk & Treasurer; Lynn Township Treasurer & Clerk; LaValley Township Treasurer & Clerk; Springdale Township Treasurer & Clerk. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Weeldreyer to enter executive session on a personnel matter. Motion carried.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Long to end executive session. Motion carried.
Don Schultz met with the Board and requested authorization to advertise for custodial help.
Motion by Weeldreyer and seconded by Coplan to authorize the Custodian to advertise for three part-time positions. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Service Agreement by and between Lincoln County and Garratt-Callahan Company in the amount of $2800.00 for the period of June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Long. All Commissioners voted "Aye".
Bob Winkels met with the Board concerning the courthouse building project.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Schmidt to approve the abatement of $1,416.48 on parcel no. 280.24.09.005 as the parcel should have been owner occupied. Motion carried.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Long to authorize Jon Hansen to hire Brian Lind as Transfer Station Assistant at a starting pay of $14.67 per hour. Motion carried.
The Hearing on the appeal of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board on Conditional Use Permit 06-CUP-063 was held.
RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the appeal of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board to uphold the requirement of the fencing as originally stipulated for 06-CUP-063 for legal description of Lot 5 of Verhey Addition located in Section 31, Township 100, Range 50 of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County be hereby granted and that fencing not be required. Motion by Coplan and seconded by Schmidt. Commissioners Schmidt, Coplan and Long voted "Aye". Commissioner Weeldreyer voted "Nay". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the hay ground at the Marv Skie Airport. Motion by Coplan and seconded by Weeldreyer. All Commissioners voted "Aye".
Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Coplan to take the bids for the purchase of a building for the Fixed Base Operator at the Marv Skie Airport off of the table. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Coplan to table the bids for the purchase of a building for the Fixed Base Operator at the Marv Skie Airport until April 22, 2008. Motion carried.
Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Long to authorize application for grant funding for a paving project and ramp lighting at the Marv Skie Airport. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: WHEREAS the Springdale Township Board established a speed limit of 35 miles per hour on 479th Avenue South of 85th Street to Lake Alvin at the Springdale Township annual meeting NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the speed limit established by the Springdale Township Board be hereby approved by the Lincoln Board of Commissioners. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Long. All Commissioners voted "Aye".
RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement Between Consortium of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County and Sanborn Map Company Inc. to conduct Digital Orthophotography Services. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Long. All Commissioners voted "Aye".
RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, Wolves are scheduled to be removed from the Federal Endangered Species List on February 28, 2008, and WHEREAS, Mike Kintigh of the South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Department says wolves will be migrating into South Dakota from Minnesota and Wyoming, and that wolves pose a much greater threat to livestock than mountain lions do (KEVN News, Jan. 13, 2008), and WHEREAS, South Dakota Codified Law 40-36-1 requires the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to cooperate with federal agency to control wild animals injurious to livestock, poultry, game, land, and the public health, and WHEREAS, South Dakota Codified Law 40-36-3 requires the Department of Agriculture to cooperate with counties, associations, corporations, or individuals if such cooperation is necessary to control injurious animals pursuant to SDCL 40-36-1, and WHEREAS, since the late 1980s, over 1400 wolves are estimated to have been killed in the Northern Rockies but the population has still increased about 24% a year, (Associated Press, Rapid City Journal, Feb. 22, 2008) and WHEREAS, the Contingency Plan for Responding to Gray Wolf Depredations of Livestock in South Dakota says South Dakota has no suitable habitat for wolves and that South Dakota is not critical for the recovery of the species. Their basic criteria are: 1. Presence of adequate prey 2. Minimum contiguous area of 3,000 square miles with less than 10% private land 3. Absence of grazing livestock 4. Sufficient isolation to support 10 breeding pairs, Also that South Dakota has no suitable area to relocate a problem wolf and that neighboring states are unlikely to take a depredating wolf, and WHEREAS, Eastern Wyoming classifies wolves as predators and wolves in Minnesota are not listed as endangered, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Wolves be classified as an injurious predatory animal with the coyote, and that they are to be removed by anyone, without regard to license or season, if they threaten livestock, pets, or humans in any way. THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture make it their policy to list wolves as an injurious animal, with the coyote. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that wolves not be listed as a game animal in South Dakota. Motion by Coplan and seconded by Long. All Commissioners voted "Aye".
Motion by Weeldreyer and seconded by Long to approve the application for permit to locate in the right of way of County Highway #111 presented by Southeastern Electric to locate between Section 13, Township 100 North, Range 51 West of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County and Section 14, Township 100 North, Range 51 West of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota. Motion carried.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Schmidt to approve the driveway permit submitted by Douglas and Linda Tinklenberg for an entrance off of Lincoln County Highway #116 located in the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 15, Township 99 North, Range 48 West of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the following quarterly transfers be hereby approved for expenses incurred by the Road and Bridge fund for other departments: Planning and Zoning $393.97;
Marv Skie Airport $1,415.26; Sheriff $12,244.26; Equalization $1,081.37; Emergency Management $968.34; Communications $13.26; Courthouse $534.80 and Treasurer $84.24. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the quarterly transfer of wheel tax be hereby approved as follows: $15,371.72 to townships and $15,371.72 to cities. Motion by Coplan and seconded by Schmidt. All Commissioners voted "Aye".
The following claims were approved:
General Fund: Witnesses & Jurors, fees & mileage Carlson, Duane $68.50; Dorman, Scott $64.80; Feuerstein, Jessica $42.20; Feuerstein, Myrna $42.20; Hahn, Lorraine $58.14; Hoffman, Jason $64.80; Jewell, Brandy $38.50; Lier, Erin $50.74; Martin, Jacalynn $57; Nykam, Verlyn $57; Phillips, Timothy $61.84; Robinson, David $66.28; Schoenberner, Steve $34.80; Thompson, Angela $57; Tverberg, Julie $64.80; Vanbruggen, Michael $65.54; Wiseman, Megan $57. Argus Leader, publishing $660.25; Avera McKennan hospital, mentally ill $2,712; prisoner care $1,833.43; Avera University Psychiatry, review records $171.10; Beck Motors, 2 Chevy Impalas $37,602; Best Business Products, copier lease/maint payment $583.63; Best Western Ramkota Inn, lodging $116.80; Bonnema, Kathy, supplies $11.49; Brown & Saenger, supplies $1,448.16; Camel Press, supplies $184; City of Canton, utilities $163.50; Cartridge World, HP laser jet 1200 printers $250; supplies $382.04; CDW-G Inc, maint contract $4,125; Century Business Products, maint contract $253.85; Countryside Convenience, gas $103.73; Dakota Dental, prisoner CARE $308; Dakota Forensic Consulting, consulting services $600; Dakotabilities, Apr/May/June $1,080; Decatur Electronics, radar repair $215; Dell Marketing, computers $2,170; Dependable Roofing, beef barn roof $7,545.93; Eneboe, Eric, mileage $273.06; Express Attorney Services, serve papers $197.60; First English Lutheran Church, room rent $40; Golden Law Office, pub defender contract/med records $12,072.50; Governors Inn, lodging $70; Hagedorn, Otto, mileage $166.50; Heimdal, Marie, transcript $57.80; Hoffman Oil, vehicle service $139.29; Hunters Gate/Southridge Apts, county assistance $500; IOS Office Solutions, maint contract $83.95; Jack's Uniforms & Equipment, supplies/uniforms $163.64; Kappenman, Kevin, hard drive/supplies $254.17; KB's True Value, supplies $38.89; Knology, internet/phone services $1,089.23; Lennox Independent, publishing $756.67; Lewis Drugs, prisoner care $1,311.85; Lincoln Co Open Class, reimburse tables & fair fee $218.79; Lite Electric, replaces ballast $35.71; Lounsbery, Jeff, rent/supplies/travel expense $376.86; MCPC Inc, supplies $417.98; Medical X-Ray Center, prisoner care $352.42; MidContinent Communications, internet $95; Minnehaha Co Auditor, mentally ill $476.60; Minnehaha Co Regional JDC, child care $15,210; Minnehaha Co Treasurer, MV renewal process $87.84; Officemax, supplies $388.03; Paragon Publishing, offices closed $16; Peterson Law Firm, contract $3,120; Postmaster, presort mailing fee $175; Pump'n Pak, gas $158.39; Quill, paper, supplies $222.03; Rowen, Mark, travel expense $199.30; Rural Route 1 Service, rug cleaning $35.39; Sanford Health, autopsy $500.45; Sanford Visiting Nurses, Medicaid office rent $205.50; Schmidt, Jim, mileage $372.96; Schmitzer, Carl, court appointed evaluation $2,695; SD State Treasurer, drug & alcohol tests $1,731; mentally ill $217.80; SDACO, workshop registrations $525; Sioux Falls Business Journal, subscription $39; Sioux Valley News, publishing $587.50; Slowey Court Service, court reporter $25; South Dakota Magazine, subscription $34; Staples, supplies $69.96; Star Publishing, publishing $662.66; Sturdevant's Auto Parts, supplies/parts $56.76; Sunshine Foods, supplies $330.39; Surgical Institute, prisoner care $34.39; Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corp, elevator maint $148.59; Twedt, Bridget, mileage/supplies $62.51; Velvet Uniforms, uniforms/body armor $4,342.18; Verizon Wireless, cell phone usage $1,221.57; Voyager Fleet Systems, fuel $38.53; Weeldreyer, Dennis, mileage $519.48; Xcel Energy, electricity $14.50; X-Ray Express, prisoner care $100; Zomer Plumbing & Heating, repairs $100.51.
Road Fund: A-Ox Welding Supply, supplies $39.33; Argus Leader, publishing $26.34; Bubba's Quality Auto Parts, parts/supplies $238.21; Butler Machinery, repairs $371.86; City of Canton, utilities $128.49; Chemco, supplies $144; CMI Bidwell, supplies $45.75; Concrete Materials, materials $586.08; Dakota Fluid Power, parts $2.43; Dave's Service & Repair, diesel $2,490.94; Farm Gas, gas & propane $85.55; G & K Supreme Auto Sales, repairs $245; Hoffman Oil, service $589.77; Huron Culvert & Tank, equipment $19,981.14; KB's True Value, supplies $34.65; Knology, phone usage $204.48; Kruse Building Center, materials $31.61; Lamb Chevrolet, fees $70; Lawson Products, supplies $347.49; Lennox Independent, publishing $20.10; Lite Electric, repairs $1,895.07; Menards, supplies $56.79; Northern Truck Equip, equipment $25,046; Paragon Publishing, publishing $104; Paul's Auto Repair, repairs $193.08; Scott, Dwight, CDL $15; Servall Towel & Linen, towel service $24.49; Sioux Valley News, publishing $16.69; Star Publishing, publishing $18.99; Star Windshield Repair, repairs $130; Stern Oil, ethanol $24,062.25; Sturdevant's Auto Parts, parts/supplies $1,155.69; Sunshine Foods, supplies $19.04; Tractor Supply, supplies $191.06; Verizon Wireless, cell phone usage $119.25.
E-911 Communications Fund: Brown & Saenger, supplies $30.48; Bullberry Systems, 2nd half contract $26,800; Knology, monthly services $1,967.58; Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio, replace battery backup $80; Verizon Wireless, cell phone usage $39.75.
Emergency Management Fund: Dave's Service & Repair, gas $71; Knology, phone usage $71.56; Verizon Wireless, cell phone usage $88.56.
WIC Fund: Sanford Visiting Nurses, public health office rent $550.
Solid Waste Fund: Farm Gas, propane $322.50; Knology, telephone service $50.93; Lennox Independent, help wanted $48; Menards, supplies $97.36; Paragon Publishing, help wanted $48; Pomp's Tire Service, repair tire $154.50; Sioux Valley News, help wanted $59.50; South Lincoln Rural Water, water usage $33; Southeastern Electric, Electricity $415.61; Star Publishing, help wanted ads $36.
Airport Fund: Argus Leader, publishing $43.28; Hagedorn, Otto, mileage $314.50; Keenihan, Ron, mileage/meals $321.64; Lennox Independent, publishing $36.85; Risty, Maxine, transcript $449; Sioux Valley News, publishing $30.38; Southeastern Electric, electricity $205.39; Star Publishing, publishing $32.17; VandeWalle Assoc, architectural design services $3,570; Verizon Wireless, cell phone usage $39.75.
General Gov Bldg Fund: Architecture Inc, design fees $4,905.83; CDW-G Inc, supplies $2,430; switches $44,765; Hoogendoorn Construction, payment app #16 $223,643.37.
Law Library Fund: West Group Payment Center, publications $303.
Dare Fund: Tee's Plus, dare shirts $95.
The Board adjourned until 8:30 A.M. on April 22, 2008.
Otto Hagedorn - Chairman
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Paula Feucht, Auditor
Publish May 1, 2008

LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
April 8, 2008
The County Board of Equalization convened at 11:15 a.m. on April 8, 2007 with Burdell Coplan, Jim Schmidt, Dennis Weeldreyer, Otto Hagedorn and Dale Long present. The Auditor was Clerk of the Board.
Don Burma, Director of Equalization, presented applications for property tax exempt status.
Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Coplan to approve tax exempt status for Sioux Properties and Business Corp of Sioux Falls, SD parcel no. 280.10.03.023. Motion carried.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Long to approve tax exempt status for First National Bank - Trustee of the Lincoln County Real Estate Trust, Sioux Falls, SD parcel no. 100.50.20.C100. Motion carried.
Motion by Long and seconded by Weeldreyer to approve tax exempt status for Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. Sioux Falls, SD parcel no. 281.30.06.01A2 and parcel no. 281.30.06.01A1 Motion carried. Commissioner Schmidt recused himself.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Schmidt to approve tax exempt status for South Dakota FCA LLC National Christian Foundation of Sioux Falls, SD, parcel no. 280.07.01.002A. Motion carried.
The director of equalization presented a report of the review of the status of all tax-exempt property as required by SDCL 10-4-21. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Long to make no changes to the status of the tax-exempt properties as presented in the report of the Director of Equalization.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Schmidt to approve the applications presented for paraplegic veteran property tax exemption as provided by SDCL 10-4-24.9 and 10-4-24.10 as follows: Bernard VandeBerg, Hudson, SD, parcel no. 210.30.06.004; Darrell Jepson, Sioux Falls, SD, parcel no. 100.50.52.H100; John Aaron, Sioux Falls, SD, parcel no. 280.33.03.009. Motion carried.
Motion by Long and seconded by Coplan to recess as the County Board of Equalization until 9:30 a.m. on April 15, 2007. Motion carried.
Otto Hagedorn, Chairman
ATTEST:
Paula Feucht
County Auditor
Publish May 1, 2008

LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
April 15, 2008
The County Board of Equalization met at 9:30 a.m. on April 15, 2008, with members Burdell Coplan, Dennis Weeldreyer, Otto Hagedorn and Dale Long present. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Deputy Auditor was clerk of the Board.
Don Burma, Director of Equalization, presented Objection to Real Property Assessment for parcel 200.63.01.006 and parcel 270.71.00.001.
The city of Canton, the Canton school and the landowner were present for the appeal of parcel 200.63.01.006. There was discussion of the appeal. Motion by Weeldreyer and seconded by Long that the value for parcel 200.63.01.006, Daryl and Marian Velder, would remain the same at $83,590. All approved. Motion carried.
There was no representation for the appeal of 270.71.00.001. Don Burma, Director of Equalization indicated that the assessment of the property was for a regular apartment building; however, it is a low-income, tax credit based apartment complex. Motion by Coplan and seconded by Long to change the value of parcel 270.71.00.001, Southcliff Falls Limited Partnership, from $45,000 per unit to $29,416 per unit for a total reduction in the assessed value of $1,034,301. Discussion was to look at the valuation of the property again next year. All approved. Motion carried.
The Director of Equalization informed the board of the new process that was passed in the State Legislature regarding how ag property would now be assessed to take affect for the tax year 2009 payable 2010.
Motion by Coplan and seconded by Weeldreyer to adjourn as a Board of Equalization. Motion carried.
Otto Hagedorn,
Chairman
ATTEST:
Marlene Sweeter
Deputy Auditor
Publish May 1, 2008

NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER OF MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Lincoln in the City of Canton, South Dakota on the 13th day of May 2008, at the hour of 9:30 A.M., at the Lincoln County Courthouse in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, will meet in regular session to consider the following application for transfer of Malt Beverage on-off sale License to operate outside of a municipality for the 2007-2008 licensing period, which has been presented to the Board of County Commissioners and filed in the County Auditor's Office. The following person / corporation has made application for transfer of an on-off sale Malt Beverage License on the following described premises to wit:
Transfer from L.C.I. Inc. to Roadway Express Stop - Lot 1 SE1/4 (Ex H2 - 3) and South 50' East 1007.10' of Mullers Lot 2 SE1/4
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT: any person, persons, or their attorney may appear at said scheduled Public Hearing and present objections to the above application, if any objections there may be.
Dated at Canton, South Dakota this 22nd day of April 2008.
Paula Feucht
Lincoln County Auditor
Publish May 1, 2008

NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Lincoln, in the City of Canton, South Dakota, on the 13th day of May 2008, at the hour of 10:00 am at the Lincoln County Courthouse in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, will meet to consider the Petition to Re-Zone the following described property: From "A" Agricultural and Public Use District to "I" Industrial District to wit: Approximately 13.40 acres lying directly west of the Railroad ROW in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2SW1/4) of Section 24, Township 96 Range 48 West of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT any person, persons, or their attorney may appear at said scheduled Public Hearing and present objections. Anyone unable to attend may submit written comments prior to the hearing to: Lincoln County Commission, 104 North Main, Canton, South Dakota 57013. Individuals needing special accommodations are requested to contact the County at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
Dated at Canton, South Dakota this 22nd day of April 2008.
Lincoln County Auditor
Paula Feucht
Publish May 1, 2008

NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Lincoln, in the City of Canton, South Dakota, on the 13th day of May 2008, at the hour of 10:15 am at the Lincoln County Courthouse in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, will meet to consider the Petition to Re-Zone the following described property: From "A" Agricultural and Public Use District to "I" Industrial District to wit: Approximately 5.02 acres lying directly west of the Railroad ROW and Hudson Ave. in the North Half of the Southwest Half (N1/2SW1/2) of Section 24, Township 96, Range 48 West of the 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT any person, persons, or their attorney may appear at said scheduled Public Hearing and present objections. Anyone unable to attend may submit written comments prior to the hearing to: Lincoln County Commission, 104 North Main, Canton, South Dakota 57013. Individuals needing special accommodations are requested to contact the County at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
Dated at Canton, South Dakota this 22nd day of April 2008.
Lincoln County Auditor
Paula Feucht
Publish May 1, 2008

NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the Combined Primary Election and Union County Referendum Election to be held on June 3, 2008, will close on May 19, 2008. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, call the county auditor at 356-2101 or 356-2041.
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, and those locations which provide driver's licenses, food stamps, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov
Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration, absentee voting, or polling place accessibility.
Carol Klumper, Auditor
Union County
Publish May 1, 8, 2008

Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Review hearing for the purpose of addressing allegations concerning noncompliance with any terms, conditions or requirements placed on Conditional Use Permit Number 05-CUP-074 at a legal description of Lot 7, Verhey S1/2 Gov’t Lots 1 & 2, Section 31, Township100, Range 50. General address of 27275 Verhey Place, Tea, South Dakota. The hearing will be held at the Lincoln County Extension Office, 200 E. Fifth Street, Canton, SD, at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008.
The hearing is open to all interested parties. Information regarding accessibility for the disabled may be obtained by calling the Planning Director at 764-2938. Individuals needing special accommodations are asked to contact the Planning Director at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Anyone unable to attend may submit written comments or concerns prior to the hearing to: Paul H. Aslesen, Director of Planning and Zoning, 100 East Fifth Street, Canton, SD 57013.
Publish May 1, 2008

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to solicit comment on proposed amendments to the Lincoln County Subdivision Ordinance. The hearing will be held at the County Extension Office, 200 E. Fifth Street, Canton, SD, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19th, 2008. A copy of the Lincoln County Subdivision Ordinance and proposed amendments are available for public review during regular business hours at the Planning and Zoning Office.
The hearing is open to all interested parties. Information regarding accessibility for the disabled may be obtained by calling the Planning Director at 764-2938. Individuals needing special accommodations are asked to contact the Planning Director at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Anyone unable to attend may submit written comments or suggestions prior to the hearing to: Paul H. Aslesen, Director of Planning and Zoning, 100 East Fifth Street, Canton, SD 57013.
Publish May 1, 2008

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
ALCESTER-HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #61-1
April 14, 2008
Chairman Keith Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:29 p.m. at the Alcester-Hudson High School Library with the following members present: Steve Rommereim, Warren Johnson, Jim Morey, Carla Reihe and Mark Neu. Absent: Penny Tabbert. Also present were Jerry Joachim, Roxanne Clark, Brandon Peterson, and Mike Kezar.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input.
CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by J. Morey and seconded by C. Reihe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting March 10, 2008, March 18, 2008, March 31, 2008, and April 7, 2008 and to approve the following District reports: (1) Business Manager’s Report – General Fund, March 1, 2008 Balance $1,160,717.42, March 2008 Receipts Local $32,377.22, County $6,135.26, State $73,848.00, Federal $38,673.00, Federal Medicaid Admin $0.00, Sale of Surplus Property $0.00, March 2008 Expenditures $218,440.80, March 31, 2008 Balance $1,093,310.10. Capital Outlay Fund March 1, 2008 Balance $90,171.75, Receipts Local $15,958.52, Expenditures $4,880.92, March 31, 2008 Balance $101,249.35. Special Education Fund March 1, 2008 Balance $56,747.73, Receipts Local $8,398.91, State $0, Federal $10,883.00, Federal Medicaid Admin $0.00, Expenditures $34,732.79, March 31, 2008 Balance $41,296.85. Pension Fund March 1, 2008 Balance $139,385.11, Receipts Local $1,946.65, Expenditures $0.00, March 31, 2008 Balance $141,331.76. Elementary Building Fund March 1, 2008 Balance $216,367.08, Receipts Local $48.13, March 2008 Expenditures $4,661.00, March 31, 2008 Balance $211,754.21. (2) The Trust and Agency Fund Report – March 1, 2008 Balance $108,195.21, March 2008 Receipts $6,696.33, March 2008 Expenditures $17,824.81, March 2008 Balance $97,066.73. (3) The Lunch Fund Report – March 1, 2008 Balance $2,593.30, March 2008 Receipts Local $6,883.00, Federal $3,932.83, March 2008 Expenditures $12,276.85, March 31, 2008 Balance $1,132.33, and to approve the following claims: GENERAL FUND: AT & T – phone bill 136.04, Agency Fund – imprest/school board scholarship award 1,952.99, Alcester Area Chamber of Commerce – 2008 dues 100.00, Alcester Medical Center – physical costs 516.00, Alcester Steakhouse – musical supplies 40.00, Alliance Communications – phone bill 388.16, American Bus Corp. – preschool/regular/activity busing 13,229.53, Diana Anderson – reimburse mileage to RR mtg 18.00, Arlene’s Sunnyside Café – parent-teacher conf. food 40.00, Cedar Shore Hotel – lodging for English conf. 64.95, Cenex – vehicle/bus route fuel 4,627.92, Chemco – Fuel surcharge on order 5.00, City of Alcester – sewer/garbage/water 574.93, Combined Building Specialties – wrestling room pads 1,867.00, Comfort Inn & Suites – lodging/VB clinic 71.00, Connecting Point – network maintenance 800.00, Continental Western Group – property/liability/workers compensation insurance 2,387.00, DJ’s Express – fuel/parent-teacher conf. food 234.77, Shana Doering – reimburse game costs 26.04, Duncan Construction – grade at elem/snow removal 423.89, Elite Business Systems – staples/cmp/copy costs 430.00, Emergency Medical Products – medical supplies 36.86, G & H Distributing – custodial supplies 18.68, Hauff Mid-America Sports – plaques/medals/ academic stars/classroom supplies 375.25, Homandberg Electric Co. – air compressor repairs 411.42, HSBC Business Solutions – office supplies 246.79, K & M Music – instrumental supplies/zbz music 292.75, Kelly Inn – lodging – board members 232.00, Knology – distance learning fees 400.21, Diana Koch – reimburse mileage nca review 35.52, Chris Kolker – reimburse miles/meals gbb state 154.20, Kreisers, Inc. – medical supplies 725.69, Krier & Blain, Inc. – custodial repairs 232.14, Connie Larsen – reimburse musical supplies 25.79, Loren Fischer Disposal – dumpster rental 140.00, MidAmerican Energy Company – electric/gas/lighting charges 6,621.10, Neff Company – blue/gold chenel letters 421.92, OfficeMax Incorp. – office supplies 71.06, Paragon Publishing – legals/advertising 662.82, Schmitt Music – valve oil resale 4.77, Schoeneman Bros. – musical supplies 152.60, SDASBO – reg. fee for spring conf. 50.00, SDHSAA – athletic fees/rules/scorebooks 572.00, Sioux Falls Shopping News – help wanted advertising 69.60, Software House International – software license 1,999.00, Southeastern Electric Coop – electric bill 1,470.43, Star-Herald – help wanted advertising 477.49, Superior School Supplies – lunch machine repairs 170.82, Clyde Tarrence – nca review mileage 76.96, Total Stop Food Store – supplies/gas 211.63, Town and Country Tire & Service – silver/white van repairs 186.81, Verizon Wireless – cell phone bill 68.72, Visa – postage/meals/camera/musical supplies 665.52. FUND TOTAL: $45,213.77. CAPITAL OUTLAY: American Bus Corp. – preschool/regular/activity busing 2,263.33, Elite Business Systems – cmp/copy counts 800.87, Ingram – library books 10.87, Renaissance Learning – ar software tech support 249.00, Time Management Systems – timecard program lease 204.82. FUND TOTAL: $3,528.89. SPECIAL EDUCATION: Southeast Area Cooperative – sp ed assessment 13,088.40. FUND TOTAL: $ 13,088.40. CHECKING ACCOUNT 1 TOTAL: $61,831.06. FOOD SERVICE: Child & Adult Nutrition Services – commodity processing 407.66, Dean Foods North Central – elementary/high school milk 976.14, Earthgrains Company – bread 259.68, Reinhart Foodservice – food/supplies 2,328.22, Servall Towel & Linen Supply – towels 48.47, Total Stop Food Store – food 36.55. FUND TOTAL: $4,056.72. CHECKING ACCOUNT 2 TOTAL: $4,056.72. HOURS & DOLLARS: Diana Anderson – Concert 20.00, Keith Anderson – Per Diem 50.00, Hannah Baily – Substitute 15.00, Esther Berg – Substitute 108.63, Daniel Bergland – Detention 90.00, Marlin Day – Substitute 210.00, Orville Embrock – Supervisor 20.00, Kelli Erickson – Concerts 20.00, Pauline Farrell – substitute 37.50, Carolyn Hongslo – Substitute 370.35, Warren Johnson – Per Diem 50.00, Vickie Larsen – Substitute 814.08, Linda Merrick – Concert 40.00, James Morey – Per Diem 100.00, Katherine Osterloh – Substitute 158.09, Carla Reihe – Per Diem 50.00, Steven Rommereim – Per Diem 50.00, Joni Schempp – Concert 40.00, Michael Seivert – Coach 2,098.68, Bethel Serck – Concert 20.00, Dan Solberg – Substitute 105.00, Penny Tabbert – Mileage/Per Diem 75.16, Teresa Treiber – Substitute 477.50, Richard Wilson – TCAP reimbursement 1,000.00, Jodell Wood – Substitute 534.55, Diana Yoerger – Concert 40.00. The March 2008 Athletic Fund Report and IMPREST Account Report were read. All voted aye. Motion carried.
March 2008 Payroll and Benefits: Total--$192,217.43, (1) Instruction - General Fund $150,241.30, (2) Instruction - Special Education Fund $11,332.90, (3) Instruction - Title/REAP $5,131.43 (4) Guidance and Library Services $4,570.12, (5) Administration and Fiscal Services $11,360.87, (6) Custodial Services $5,297.85, (7) Food Services $4,282.96.
A motion was made by S. Rommereim and seconded by J. Morey to adopt the agenda with the following changes: 2a. Approve contract of new music teacher as per negotiated agreement. 10. Delete #10 because it is not needed. All voted aye. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS No old business.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A motion was made by M. Neu and seconded by W. Johnson to enter Executive Session at 7:47 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. Chairman K. Anderson declared the meeting enter regular session at 8:42 p.m. A motion was made by W. Johnson and seconded by C. Reihe to cast a ballot for the open school board position and appoint the ballot winner to the open school board position. All voted aye. Motion carried. Ballot results: Brandon Peterson—5 votes, Mike Kezar—1 vote.
2. A motion was made by J. Morey and seconded by S. Rommereim to offer certified contracts as per the negotiated agreement. All voted aye. Motion carried.
2a. A motion was made by J. Morey and seconded by C. Reihe to approve a contract for Richard Wilson as the new music teacher per the negotiated agreement. All voted aye. Motion carried.
3. Jerry Joachim presented the Elementary principal’s report. No High School principal’s report was given. Roxanne Clark discussed the final 06-07 audit report.
4. A motion was made by S. Rommereim and seconded by J. Morey to hire a Third Party Administrator to oversee the new 403b IRS regulations—maximum cost $1,500.00. All voted aye. Motion carried.
5. A motion was made by C. Reihe and seconded by W. Johnson to approve the summer custodial contracts—Pauline Farrell, $10.00/hour, 8 hours/day, 400 hours maximum; Teresa Nygard, $8.10/hour, 8 hours/day, 400 hours maximum; and Jonathan Treiber, $8.50/hour, 8 hours/day, 400 hours maximum. All voted aye. Motion carried.
6. A motion was made by M. Neu and seconded by S. Rommereim to approve the summer school reading program contracts for July 7-31, 2008: Diana Anderson--$17.50/hour, 40 hours; Olive Scott--$17.50/hour, 72 hours; Joni Schempp--$17.50/hour, 72 hours. All voted aye. Motion carried.
7. A motion was made by J. Morey and seconded by C. Reihe to approve the summer school special education contract for July 8-31, 2008, Bonnie DeBondt--$17.50/hour, 48 hours and summer school special needs summer school contracts—paraprofessional Sally Thompson--$11.20/hour, 116 hours, 6 hours/day for 3 days/week. All voted aye. Motion carried.
8. A motion was made by J. Morey and seconded by W. Johnson to approve the following budget amendment to increase Co-Curricular supplies by $3,075.27, decrease Contingency by $900, decrease wrestling supplies by $169.70, decrease wrestling travel by $81.01, decrease Co-curricular clock salaries by $290.00, decrease Co-curricular scorebook salaries by $310.00, decrease Co-curricular Bus Supervision by $200.00, decrease volleyball supplies by $259.00, decrease boys and girls Cross Country travel by $253.62, decrease boys and girls Cross Country supplies by $134.00, decrease girls basketball dues & fees by $70.00, decrease Volleyball dues & fees by $215.00, and decrease Cheerleaders travel by $192.94. All voted aye. Motion carried.
9. A motion was made by S. Rommereim and seconded by J. Morey to approve the adoption and renewal of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Health Benefits Fund Participation Agreement for July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. All voted aye. Motion carried.
11. A motion was made by S. Rommereim and seconded by J. Morey to table the motion to approve the administrative contracts. All voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by C. Reihe and seconded by J. Morey to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Keith Anderson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Roxanne M. Clark, Business Manager
Publish May 1, 2008

Union County Commissioners
Unapproved minutes
April 22, 2008
The Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 22, 2008 at the Union County Courthouse 8:37 a.m. Members present: Jordan, Karpen, Neely, Schempp and Ustad. Jordan left the meeting at noon.
Motion by Neely, second by Ustad to approve the agenda as amended. Carried.
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve the minutes from April 8, 2008 meeting. Carried.
CLERP
Discussion took place on the claims submitted to the Catastrophic Legal Expense Relief Program for the O’Hare case. It was determined to appeal the amount submitted for $3900 on the storage unit for the vehicle (evidence). Information will also be submitted to the judge regarding expenses turned in for meals by court appointed attorney and investigators – the CLERP board took action to only reimburse these types of costs to Federal rate after July 1, 2008. The county will lose out on reimbursement for the difference of the rates.
Personnel
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve changing Cory Clark and Kari Van Buskirk to full time jailers 4-20-08 @ $10.13; to hire Dirk Peterson effective 4-15-08 as part-time jailer @$10.13 and his resignation effective 4-15-08. Motion carried.
Resolution # UCC 2008-004R
Resolution to Designate Polling Place for Union County
UCC 2008-004R
WHEREAS, SDCL Chapter 12-14-1 provides authority for designation of precincts and polling places by county commissioners
NOW, BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS FOR UNION COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that:
The following polling places be set for Union County Elections effective immediately:
Precinct 7- comprised of Spink Township and Brule Township will be located at the Spink Highway Building located at 31312 473 Ave, Elk Point, SD
NOW, THEREFORE, on Motion by Schempp, and second by Jordan, the above Resolution was adopted by the Union County Board of Commissioners. Motion carried.
Transfer Cash
Motion by Ustad, second by Neely to transfer cash from General Fund to Road and Bridge fund in the amount of $681,541. Motion carried.
Lien
Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to declare Account #2195 for $780.32 as uncollectible as Noll Collection reported the account holder as deceased. Carried.
Custodian
Motion by Neely, second by Schempp to approve travel authorization for Scott Sexton to attend a security system meeting in Sioux Falls on May 8, 2008. Carried.
Sexton discussed the need for roof repairs for the courthouse as the roof is leaking. More information will be available at the next meeting.
Sexton discussed working a few days a week as a straight shift instead of working in the morning and then again later in the afternoon due to rising gas prices. Board was in agreement.
Personnel Policy Manual
Personnel manuals were handed out to the board with some proposed changes from the committee formed in 2007. Board will review the proposals.
NACo
Chairman Karpen discussed the fact that NACo convention will be held in Kansas City this year and because of the proximity some elected officials may want to attend.
General Fund Surplus Analysis
To be in compliance with SDCL 7-21-18.1, it is required to publish in the minutes the total unreserved, undesignated fund balance of the general fund of the county as of March 31 and September 30. This amount may not exceed 40% of the total amount of all general fund appropriations contained in the budget for the next fiscal year. As of March 31, 2007, Union County has $1,294,251.72 in undesignated funds. This figure is 25.84% of the 2008 General Fund Budget.
ROCS
Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to sign and send a letter of support to the Rural Office of Community Services. Motion carried.
WIC
Grace Freeman and Melissa Gregg, WIC staff, met with the board and presented a quarterly update and reviewed Gregg’s office duties. Concerns were discussed regarding no business in the North Sioux City/Dakota Dunes area where WIC clients can use their food vouchers.
Recess
Chairman declared a 5 minute recess at 10:00 a.m.
States Attorney
States Attorney Miller met with the board to discuss various matters. Lindsey Quasney was hired as the part-time legal assistant beginning employment May 19, 2008. Salary to be determined at next meeting.
Planning & Zoning
Dennis Henze met with the board and presented a list of current building permits ($7,829.75). Discussion took place on an agreement between Elk Point-Jefferson School and Dakota Valley School, received by the board for signing, regarding splitting Lot 80 in Wynstone addition. Henze will contact the parties involved in the agreement and discuss changing the language to read a 50/50 split on the house and the land to be apportioned based upon the proportion of the land within each district.
Discussion took place on possible nuisance areas due to piles of trees and excess vehicles.
Land Plats
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve the following plat:
Resolution
Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Union County that Plat of Lots A & B of Lot 6 village Center West First Addition Dakota Dunes, SD owned by Dakota Dunes Development Company, surveyed by Douglas Mordhorst, Be and the same is hereby approved.
Motion by Neely, second by Ustad to approve the following plat:
Resolution
Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Union County that Survey Plat of Kneebone Tract 1 in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 22, T90N, R49W, 5th PM, Union County, SD owned by Clarence and Rhonda Kneebone, surveyed by Gregg Stroschein, Be and the same is hereby approved.
Motion by Schempp, second by Ustad to approve the following plat:
Resolution
Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Union County Survey Plat of Lots 46 & 47, 7th Addition, in Wynstone Phase 2, Union County, SD owned by Dunham Homes, LLC, surveyed by Kim McLaury, Be and the same is hereby approved.
Motion by Ustad, second by Neely to approve the following plat:
Resolution
Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Union County that University TV Tract No. 3 in the E1/2SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 17, T95N, R50W of the 5thPM, Union County, SD owned by D. Edward Westberg, Surveyed by Douglas Mordhorst, Be and the same is hereby approved.
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve the following plat:
Resolution
Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Union County that Plat of Prairie 11th addition. Tracts A, B & C in Dakota Dunes, Union County, SD, Lot 1, owned by Dakota Dunes Development, Surveyed by Douglas Mordhorst, Be and the same is hereby approved.
Website Discussion
Commissioner Jordan gave an update on the proposed website. The website hosting available through the SD County Official Association is being considered.
Bank Reconciliation
AUDITOR’S ACCOUNT WITH THE COUNTY TREASURER
March 2008

Total amount of deposits in bank	$468,472.82
Total amount of actual cash	$3,897.48
Total amount of checks and drafts in Treasurer’s possession not exceeding three days	$108,009.45
Investments	$3,424,193.10
Cash Variance	$38.60
Credit card outstanding	$43.69
Total	$4,004,655.14

*Note: These figures include all funds administered by the county including city,
schools & township revenue and other pass through accounts.

Claims
Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to approve the following claims. Carried.
The following claims have been audited, approved and warrants drawn on the same: Bi-Weekly payroll for 4-25-2008: Highway $17,503.24; Sheriff $24,700.82; State’s Attorney $405.00; Public Building $512.13; EMA $378.00; Nurse $117.48; WIC $220.28; Register of Deeds $581.26. Juror’s (Jury Duty) $1,810.18; Alliance Communication (Phones) $375.28; Alltel (Phones) $21.48; Am San (Supplies) $494.77; American Stamp Works (Supplies) $41.45; Beresford Republic (Ad) $947.92; Bierschbach Equipment (Supplies) $298.00; Black Book (Renewal) $54.00; Bob Finley (Subpoena) $31.10; Tudogs Computing (Supplies) $31.98; Brown & Saenger (Supplies) $1,475.84; Cedar Shore (Room) $149.90; City Of Elk Point (Utilities) $3,954.52; City Of Sioux Falls (Supplies) $729.00; Clay Rural Water System (Utilities) $33.10; Clay-Union Electric (Utilities) $68.06; Cody’s Homestead (Meals) $425.00; Coffee Cup Fuel Stops (Gas) $49.90; Continental Research (Supplies) $159.61; Crary Huff Law Firm (Service) $767.50; Curt Winquist (Mileage) $12.95; Dailey Plumbing (Repairs) $629.89; Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times (Ad) $233.66; Dakota Pc Warehouse (Supplies) $49.99; Dakota Valley Baseball Assn (Salt) $585.00; Dale Neely (Per Diem) $44.40; Dan Fullenkamp (Mileage) $17.76; Dean Bosse (Mileage) $11.84; Dennis Henze (Mileage)$273.80; Dept Of Revenue Division (Plates) $26.00; Donald Gray (Mileage) $8.88; Doyle Karpen (Per Diem)$58.60; Eldean Lykken (Mileage) $19.98; Election Systems & Software (Supplies) $18.86; FSH Communications (Phones) $120.00; General Surgery And Diagnostic (Care) $465.00; Grace Freeman (Supplies) $39.78; Hydraulic Sales (Repairs) $180.38; Intab (Supplies) $44.94; Jacks Uniform & Equip (Supplies) $749.65; Jerry Eilers (Mileage) $103.60; John P Slattery (Public Defender) $2,725.30; Jones Food Center (Supplies & Repairs) $1,355.38; Joshua Lee (Gas) $71.51; Knology (Internet) $134.95; Kristen Morrow (Subpoena) $43.68; Lawson Products Inc (Supplies) $ 46.78; Leader Courier (Ad) $238.45; Lewis & Clark BHS (Mi Hearing) $130.00; LexisNexis (Books) $125.00; Lyle Garage Door (Repairs) $76.53; Lyle Signs Inc (Supplies) $1,556.60; Maintenance Engineering (Supplies) $565.57; Marvin Schempp (Per Diem)$51.06;
McLeods (Supplies) $307.37; Meridian Grain (Supplies) $3,574.20; Michael McGill (Public Defender) $2,725.30; Microfilm Imaging System (Supplies) $4,526.57; MidAmerican Energy Co (Utilities) $3,495.79; Milton Ustad (Per Diem) $78.95; Northern Safety Co (Supplies) $96.69; Office Elements (Supplies) $206.74; Ollies Drive Inn (Meals For Jail) $5,739.95; Paul Limoges (Per Diem) $23.00; Paulette Vanderham (Mileage) $13.32; Perkins Office (Supplies) $265.27; Peterson & Stuart Law Office (Public Defender) $5,450.60; Pitney Bowes (Rental) $149.00; Powerphone Inc (Maint) $109.00; Quill Corporation (Supplies) $6.00; Qwest (Phone) $1,914.95; Randy Ronning (Mileage) $29.60; Ray Cota (Interpreter) $50.00; Raymond K Roggow (Per Diem) $23.00; Renee Kennedy (Transcripts) $452.60; Robert James (Mileage) $115.44; Ross Jordan (Per Diem) $22.20; Russell Paulson (Per Diem) $23.00; Sam’s Club (Supplies) $144.93; SD Federal Property Agency (Equipment) $3,000.00; SD State Health Lab (Bl Draws) $2,054.00; SDACC (CLERP) $3,271.98; Staples Credit Plan (Supplies) $249.96; State Bank Of Alcester (Payment) $3,931.78; Terry Booe Sr (Mileage) $11.10; Thomas Smith (Mileage) $56.24; Tyler Technologies (Supplies) $840.00; Verizon Wireless (Phones) $892.92; Volunteers Of America (Care) $748.09; Woodbury County Disaster (Maint) $208.33; Woodbury County Juvenile (Care) $2,700.00; Yankton County (Mi Hearing) $101.25.
Recess
Motion by Schempp, second by Jordan to recess regular Commission meeting to begin Equalization at 11:07 am and to extend the meeting until equalization is completed. Carried.
Equalization
Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to add omitted property for Doug and Amy Pierce at 11 Cotts Drive. Kunkel’s had registered Mobile home on Cotts Lot 11 replaced by a mobile home on real estate. Value: $45,129. Carried.
#2008-7. Kelly and Kelly Knutson. Parcel 02.26.03.1010 Lot 2A Block # Grandview Addition A in Beresford City. Appellant is appealing value because the value is nowhere close to the average in the area on the structure only-average is $142,905. Local board changed from 202,737 to 147,000. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value to 167,202. Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to change the value to 155,902 (total lot & house=174,384). Kelly Knutson present for hearing. Motion carried.
#2008-8. Anthony and Marion Neuroth. Parcel 02.01.25.1005 Lot 3 Blk 25, Beresford City. Appellant is appealing value because not a true value compared to the neighbors value of 59,813. Local board changed from 64,647 to 50,270. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value to 58,967. Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to accept Assessor’s recommended value of 58,967. Motion carried.
#2008-9. Laurence Brady. Parcel 03.05.28.1020. Lots 9, 10 & 11, Block 28, W & H Addition, Elk Point City. Appellant is appealing value because the property was on open market for a number of years and was purchased on August 31, 2007 for $65,000-this also includes 5 other lots. Mr. Brady was present and explained that the building was torn down April 1. Mr. Brady felt that the lot value was ok but the building value should be the difference of the purchase price minus the lot values-$3,730. Local board lowered from 66,942 to 3,730. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the building value to 29,780. Motion by Ustad, second by Jordan to change the value to 15,000. Motion carried.
#2008-10. Betty Willett. Parcel 05.80.54.mh024 24 Cotts Drive, McCook Lake. Appellant is appealing value because she only paid $39,000 for it in 2005. Local board lowered from 46,000 to 32,000. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value 35,000. Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to accept Assessor’s recommended value of 35,000. Motion carried.
#2008-11. Allan & Traci Kollbaum. Parcel 13.00.26.4005 SW1/4SE1/4 Brule Township. Appellant is appealing value because it was assessed too high according to their appraisal. Local board left the value at 341,357. Assessor Kistner appealed the local board’s decision and recommended changing the value from 341,357 to 298,593. Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to accept Assessor’s recommended value of 298,593. Motion carried.
#2008-12.John and Carol Labrune Parcel 14.00.44.4020 Lot A Lot PE1 and PE2 in King Tract 1, Civil Bend. Plat was vacated and now value is changed to a soils value of 5,923. Motion by Schempp, second by Jordan to set value at 5923. Motion carried.
#2008-13-16. Don Gray. Parcels 14.00.57.3000; 3010; 3002; 3020; Civil Bend Twp. When placing GIS parcels to confirm the 40 acres in SW1/4SW/14 of Section 17, there was a difference of 4.463 acres. D. Gray is in the process of replatting the parcel and deeding a portion to the county as road right-of-way. Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to set value of Gray Tr. 1 at 18,605. Carried. Motion by Jordan, second by Schempp to set value of Gray Tr 2 less H-1 at 66,702. Motion carried. Motion by Jordan, second by Neely to set the value of parcel 14.00.57.3002 at 3,368. Motion carried. Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to leave the assessed value of NW1/4SW1/4 at 79,561. Motion carried.
#2008-17. Patrick & Vonnie Ross. Parcel 17.WS2.09.1065 Lot 65 Wynstone 9th addition Phase 2 Jefferson Township. Appellant is appealing value because the purchase price 30,800 in 2007. Local board took no action. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 47,828 to 34,800. Motion by Schempp, second by Neely to accept Assessor’s recommended value of 34,800. Motion carried.
#2008-18. David and Tracy Kennedy. Parcel 17.WS2.02.1012. Lot 12 Wynstone Phase 2, Jefferson Township. Appellant is appealing value because it valuation is grossly excessive and far exceeds fair market value. Local board took no action. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 311,182 to 264,300. Motion by Schempp, second by Neely to accept Assessor’s recommended value of 264,300 (total value-298,277). Motion carried. Tracy Kennedy was present for hearing –said appraisal was 288,000 so she felt 298,277 was still too high.
#2008-19. Curtis Winquist. Parcel 19.00.46.1030. The attorney for Winquist incorrectly stated the description of the property on the original deed. One parcel was listed instead of four. Corrected deed was filed on March 2, 5008. Motion by Ustad, second by Schempp to place the value of the lot back to its original value of 63,534. Motion carried. Attorney Trotzeg present for hearing.
#2008-20. Theodore & Joline DeVries. Parcel 23.WL.72.1001 Lot 1 Block 2 Willows Addition, Dakota Dunes. Appellant is appealing value because property values are declining, assessment is higher than neighbor. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 333,855 to 305,288. Motion by Schempp, second by Neely to accept Assessor’s recommended value of 305,288. Motion carried.
#2008-21. Kenneth Boyd. Parcel 19.00.31.3010 Lot 1 SW1/4 & W1/2SE1/4. Appellant is appealing value agricultural land. Assessor Kistner recommended keeping the value at 202,857. This property has 7 different soil types with some rated very high. Motion by Jordan, second by Ustad to accept Assessor’s value of 202,857. Motion carried.
#2008-22. Randall Shideler. Parcel 23.PR.05.1009, 439 Eagle Circle, Dakota Dunes. Appellant is appealing value because it was assessed too high according to purchase price, market value of comparable homes and appraisal of 2007. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 198,913 to 164,110. Motion by Neely, second by Schempp to accept Assessor’s recommended value of 164,110. Motion carried.
#2008-23. Dunham Homes LLC. Parcel 23.PR.07.1007 Lot 7 Prairie 7th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: House is under construction. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 159,697 to 93,110. Motion by Schempp, second by Neely to approve 93,110. Carried.
#2008-24. Dunham Homes LLC. Parcel 23.PR.09.1019 Lot 19 Prairie 9th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: House/Lot is listed for 193,900. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the structure value from 178,384 to 169,666. Motion by Schempp, second by Neely to approve 169,666. Carried.
#2008-25. Dunham Homes LLC. Parcel 23.PR.10.1001 Lot 1 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: House/Lot is listed for 224,900. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the structure value from 212,466 to 199,219. Motion by Ustad, second by Neely to approve 199,219. Carried.
#2008-26. Dunham Homes LLC. Parcel 23.PR.10.1003 Lot 3 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: House/Lot costs were 93,470. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the structure value from 100,765 to 74,186. Motion by Schempp, second by Ustad to approve 74,186. Carried.
#2008-27. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1004 Lot 4 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot is listed for 29,500. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 42,500 to 29,500. Motion by Neely, second by Ustad to approve 29,500. Carried.
#2008-28. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1005 Lot 5 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot is listed for 29,500. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 40,700 to 29,500. Motion by Ustad, second by Schempp to approve 29,500. Carried.
#2008-29. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1008 Lot 8 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot is listed for 29,500. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 52,000 to 29,500. Motion by Neely, second by Ustad to approve 29,500. Carried.
#2008-30. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1010 Lot 10 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot is listed for 28,500. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 30,400 to 28,500. Motion by Schempp, second by Neely to approve 28,500. Carried.
#2008-31. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1011 Lot 11 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot is listed for 28,500. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 31,900 to 28,500. Motion by Ustad, second by Neely, to approve 28,500. Carried.
#2008-32. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1012 Lot 12 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot is listed for 24,500. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 29,800 to 27,500. Motion by Schempp, second by Ustad, to approve 27,500. Carried.
#2008-33. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1014 Lot 14 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: House is under construction. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 75,128 to 72,028. Motion by Neely, second by Ustad, to approve 72,028. Carried.
#2008-34. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1015 Lot 15 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot was sold for $25,000. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 30,300 to 27,000. Motion by Ustad, second by Neely, to approve 27,000. Carried.
#2008-35. Dakota Prairie Development. Parcel 23.PR.10.1017 Lot 17 Prairie 10th Addition, Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal: Lot is listed for 27,500. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 28,200 to 27,500. Motion by Schempp, second by Neely, to approve 27,500. Carried.
#2008-36. Kyle & Kristen Hartje. Parcel 23.PR.10.1026. Dakota Dunes. Reason for appeal- assessed value over 20% higher than similar property. Assessor Kistner recommended changing value on lot from 52,100 to 34,500 and structure from 192,775 to 183,316. Motion by Ustad, second by Neely to approve values of 34,500 and 183,316. Carried.
#2008-37. Neil and Jacqueline Honomichl- Parcel 04.02.01.1000. NWsterly ½ Lot 1 & NWsterly 1/2 Oulot Jefferson City. Reason for appeal- compared to other homes; state purchased property at $1.10 per square foot, has no basement, certified appraiser - $33,000) Local board made no change. Assessor Kistner recommended no change. Motion by Ustad, second by Schempp to change the value of the structure from 67,116 to 58,319. Carried. Neil Honomichl present for hearing
#2008-38Gary Kruse. Parcel 02.28.02.3020 Lot 2 of Tract 3 in Beresford City. Reason for appeal: Owner has been trying to sell it at $229,000. Assessor Kistner recommended changing the value from 221,050 to 198,924. Motion by Neely, second by Schempp, to approve 198,924. Carried.
Equalization adjourned.
Motion by Neely, second by Ustad to adjourn Equalization at 12.28 p.m. Carried.
Regular meeting adjourned
Motion by Schempp, second by Ustad to adjourn regular meeting at 12:30. Carried.
Doyle Karpen, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Carol Klumper, Auditor
Union County
Publish May 1, 2008

MEETING OF THE ALCESTER CITY COUNCIL
April 14, 2008
The Alcester city council held a meeting on Monday, April 14, 2008 in the council room of the Alcester Community Building. President of the council, presiding over the meeting in the absence of the mayor, opened the meeting at 7:00 PM with the following council members present: Pete Larsen, Brian Berg, Jesse Duncan and Jim Quick. Tom Kribell arrived at 7:10 PM. Also present during the meeting were Mike Kezar, Charles Haugland, Larry Anderson, Steve Johannsen, Wayne Van Gelder and Ron Manning.
The votes from the election of April 8 were canvassed with Larry Anderson getting 38 votes and Brian Berg getting 20 votes. A motion by Berg and duly seconded to approve the results of the election. All voted aye.
No bids were received for the exterior remodeling of the pool bath house. The council extended the time to receive bids until the May 5th council meeting.
A motion by Larsen and duly seconded to approve a 10’ variance from the front set back for the Townhouse Apts, along First St. to construct a four stall garage facing west. All voted aye.
A motion by Duncan and duly seconded to hold the second reading of the water rates increase ordinance. The vote ended in a 3-3 tie with Duncan, Larsen and Kribell voting yes and Anderson, Berg and Quick voting no. Since the mayor was absent from the meeting, the tie will be broken at the May 5th council meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:25 on a motion by Larsen and was duly seconded. All voted aye.
William J. Koenig, Mayor
ATTEST
Michael Kezar, Finance Officer
Publish May 1, 2008

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