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GHSXC Regions in Volga, Siemonsma bound for state!

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GHSXC Regions in Volga, Siemonsma bound for state!

            Garretson Cross Country headed to Volga for the Region 2A Meet last Wednesday, October 16, and capped off their year with a fifth-place finish in boys' JV and an eighth-place finish in boys' Varsity.

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Carter Siemonsma (second from right, white shirt) //Photo courtesy Katie Siemonsma
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Top twenty harriers headed to State Competition. //Photo courtesy Katie Siemonsma. Altered by Garretson Gazette to show athlete Carter Siemonsma.

            Sophomore Carter Siemonsma, who has traveled to State for Track but joined Cross Country for the first time this year, placed twelfth overall out of 57 athletes with a time of 18:14.90, and earned himself a place at the State Cross Country Meet to be held this weekend in Rapid City.

            "Carter will run at 2:00 MT at Hart Ranch in Rapid," said Head Coach Jason Bohl.

            The other Varsity runners, Sebastian Deyoung, Noah Schotzko, and Ethan McGregor, finished with times just over 20 minutes on the Meadow Creek Course. Deyoung and Schotzko were 38th and 39th, respectively.

            In Boys' Junior Varsity, Talon Miller finished the course in 17:26.50, putting him in 39th place out of 110 competitors. Fellow harriers Michael Hanisch, Cooper Smith, and Lucas Ludewig finished in just over 18 minutes, and Bence Bonte, Blake Benson, and Cooper Danforth completed the course just over 19 minutes. Isaiah Coburn rounded out the boys' JV team and helped bring them to their overall fifth-place finish with a time just over 21 minutes.

            The only competitor in Girls' JV, Eliza Potter, placed 56th with a time just over 22 minutes.

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GHS Volleyball

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GHS Volleyball

            The Girls Varsity Volleyball team served two opponents last week Tuesday and Thursday, taking both down in three sets each.

            On Tuesday, the Lady Dragons headed to Montrose to take on McCook County/Montrose and showed them why they have a solid win-loss season of 12-8 this year. In the first set, MCM worked hard to stay in line with the Dragons, but once the score hit 7-6 in favor of Garretson, the Dragons soared ahead and didn't look back. They ended the set 25-10.

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Ashtyn Nelson //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            The Panthers fared a bit better in the second set, keeping up with the Dragons throughout. However, Garretson seized the lead early and wouldn't let go. The set ended with Garretson 25 to MCM 21.

            In set three, the Panthers pulled briefly into the lead, putting the audience on the edge of their seats as the Dragons worked to overcome the deficit. However, they pulled it off, ending the set 25-22.

            The Lady Dragons stayed home on Thursday, hosting Hills-Beaver Creek in a border battle. Both teams started off strong, with Garretson pulling into the lead early and HBC snatching it back until the score was 3-6.  The Dragons slowly inched up until it was tied 9-9, but watched as the Patriots again pulled ahead. As the Patriots closed in on 20 points while Garretson dragged behind, the Dragons worked hard to stop their opponents and managed to close the gap while holding HBC to 19 points. The two teams battled it out, tying it up again 21-21, 23-23, 24-24. A solid kill by Bella Sysa put the Dragons at 25-24, and Aleah Wagner finished out the set with a bump the Patriots failed to counter.

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Bella Sysa //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            Set two started out much the same until the score was 8-8, when the Dragons pulled ahead. As the Patriots began losing steam, errors piled up, and the Dragons widened the lead. Tayler Benson served an ace that brought the score to 24-11, and teamwork prevailed as the Dragons worked together and ended the set at 25-13.

            A fun intermission helped raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness, as audience members paid $1 donations to try and hit a pizza box with a volleyball serve. Only one person was successful, winning a free pizza from Palisades Oil & Kitchen's Hot Stuff Pizza.

            In set three, Garretson came out roaring. They hit 9 points to the Patriots' 1, and didn't let go. The opposition continued to have trouble overcoming their errors, and the Dragons kept the gap wide. They showed their teamwork prowess as they ended the set 25-13.

            The team stayed on the home court on Tuesday, taking on West Central. They'll be in Colman on Friday, and will have their final home game of the regular season on Monday, October 28 against Sioux Valley.  Varsity will begin at 7:15 p.m.

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Letter to the Editor: Safety First

Carrie Moritz
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Letter to the Editor: Safety First

Dear Editor:

SAFETY FIRST: VOTE NO on RL 21

            Have you made plans to purchase your electric car yet? If Referred Law 21 (RL21) passes, you’re going to want one. Local Emergency Service – Police, Fire, Ambulance —will need electric vehicles as well.

            Why? Because if you live in an area that is close to a proposed CO2 pipeline, and that pipeline develops a leak, your current gas or diesel vehicle will not run in a low oxygen atmosphere. You will only be able to escape the danger of a pipeline leak by using an electric vehicle.

            CO2 are high pressure pipelines, operating at 2100 psi and higher. CO2combines with small amounts of water to form carbonic acid, a highly corrosive substance. Don’t be fooled by claims that their CO2 will be 98% pure or better, therefore making it safe. Leaks and ruptures are inevitable, putting lives in danger!

            In 2017, Archer Daniels Midland put in CO2 sequestration wells in Illinois. In March 2024, there was a leak in one of the wells, a violation which went unreported by the company. The EPA discovered it during a recent inspection and has since uncovered a second leak in a different well. The EPA has concluded that dozens of planned projects contain dangerous design flaws. The threat of this unproven technology is a new discovery that all South Dakotans need to be aware before voting.

            My original concerns for our community began with the proposed Navigator pipeline. Their route was to go through the Brandon Valley School District near the future BV Elementary School East, Bethany Meadows/Bethany Home, and two new housing developments. All fall easily within the drift pattern zone of CO2 in the event of a pipeline rupture.

            The Navigator pipeline route would have destroyed future growth development around the I-90, 410 exchange ramp and Aspen Boulevard to Valley Springs—developments that are essential to our area. How many other communities will be affected in similar ways? Fortunately, the Navigator pipeline was not granted a permit by the South Dakota PUC.

            Currently the United States has 5,000 miles of CO2 sequestration pipelines. Summit’s project would increase that to 7,000 miles. The US Department of Energy estimates that 30,000 to 96,000 miles of pipelines will be built. A lot of those miles will go through the Midwest to North Dakota oil fields.

            The wording in RL21 has confused many people, which was the intention of the Pipeline investors, who are spending millions of dollars in advertising campaigns to defeat local landowners who have been fighting against RL21 with our own money.

            To be clear: Section 6: “supersedes,” “preempts,” and “not subject to” exempts permitted companies from all local county, city, or township regulations and concentrates all governing authority to the PUC commissioners in Pierre who determine permitting conditions.

            This means the PUC can overrule ANY of our local county ordinances.

            Voting for RL 21 will open a Pandora’s box of safety concerns for South Dakota citizens and take away local county controls. Please Vote NO on RL21 on November 5.

-Denis & Janet Andersen

Valley Springs landowners

Letter to the Editor: CO2 Pipelines

Carrie Moritz
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Letter to the Editor: CO2 Pipelines

Dear Editor:

            North Carolina just had a 1,000-year rainfall and flood.  Nope.  Not anymore.  As a matter of fact, in just a couple of weeks, it's already happened again with Hurricane Helene!

            The human species has shown a collective lack of survival instinct, so it keeps burning the Fossil Fuels that we have known for 50 years is what’s causing all the changes and killing Nature.  If you had too much CO2 inside your house, you would immediately do something about it, for the sake of your children at least.  The human species is not collectively intelligent enough to understand that the Earth is our house.

            The executives of the big oil companies have known all this, too.  In fact, it was their studies in the late 1970’s that determined that the burning of oil products was damaging to the environment.  If you knew that what you were doing would end up harmful to your own grandchildren, wouldn’t you stop doing it?  You could use all the profits you’re making to segway into something less damaging and still control the future market.

            Instead, they doubled down.  And have used those profits toward a long-term misinformation campaign to keep us all stupid.  And it has worked.  Over 50 years later we are burning more fossil fuels than ever.

            So what just happened in North Carolina can no longer be judged on the old models.  It’s no longer a 1,000-year event.  It’s beginning to happen on a regular basis worldwide.

            Now they are using their massive profits to fool us even more.  They’ve invented the CO2 pipeline idea and they’ve begun bullying rural South Dakota in order to get their way.  They’re filing lawsuits and threatening Eminent Domain against one landowner after another, even though the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) rejected their proposal last year.  The PUC turned them down a year ago.  But the huge money they have to throw around has gotten into the SD Legislature and that body manufactured a bill they call the Landowners Bill of Rights.

            That bill, which is now on the November ballot, is called Referred Law 21 and it’s actually a Pipeline Bill of Rights.  It’s been referred to the ballot by 31,000 signatures of SD landowners who can see right through it.

            If the Carbon Pipeline was carrying CO2 that has been captured out of the atmosphere, beginning to draw down all that we’ve put up there in the past 50 years… that would be wonderful.  We’d happily vote for that.

            Instead, big oil’s clever ploy is to get the CO2 from current fossil fuel smokestacks.  And they can then claim, “Hey, look at us!  Ain’t we great environmentalists?”  Their carbon pipeline is only meant to allow them to keep on burning the fossil fuels we all know are killing Nature, and the planet… and us.

            Let’s not be fools again.  Vote NO on 21.

            And start paying attention to those 1,000-year events which are starting to happen again and again.

-John VanDevanter Carter, retired broadcast journalist and environmentalist

Poll: Support slips for abortion, open primaries, grocery tax measures

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Poll: Support slips for abortion, open primaries, grocery tax measures

By STU WHITNEY
South Dakota News Watch

Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.

Hundreds block a portion of Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls
Hundreds block a portion of Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 29, 2022. South Dakotans will have a chance to vote on Amendment G, a citizen-led effort to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. (Photo: Argus Leader)

The Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota also sponsored the Oct. 12-16 scientific survey of 500 registered voters by Mason-Dixon Polling and Strategy. Those interviewed were selected randomly from a telephone-matched state voter registration list that included landline and cell numbers. Quotas were assigned to reflect voter registration by county.

One of the main takeaways is that a high-stakes battle over abortion access in South Dakota is too close to call.

Amendment G, a citizen-led effort to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, is supported by half (50%) of South Dakota's registered voters and opposed by nearly as many (47%), with about two weeks left until the Nov. 5 election; 3% are undecided.

That's within the margin of error of 4.5 percentage points and a major shift from a similar poll in May, which found a nearly 20-point margin with 53% favoring Amendment G and 35% opposed, with 11% undecided.

If passed, the amendment would reverse a South Dakota abortion ban enacted when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, leaving states to determine reproductive rights.

The jump in opposition could be a sign that efforts by anti-abortion groups to characterize Amendment G as "too extreme" have resonated with previously undecided voters.

"One of the main points is that voters are now more clear on their stances," said Julia Hellwege, an associate political science professor at USD and director of the Chiesman Center. "A willingness to be undecided on an issue in May has now formed into a stance as the election approaches."

The co-founders of Life Defense Fund, an anti-abortion group formed to provide organized opposition to the amendment, said in a statement to News Watch following the poll in May that more information would lead to shifting opinions.

"The more people learn that this extreme amendment approves late-term abortion and bans physical health protections for mothers, the more they will reject it," Republican state legislator Jon Hansen and longtime anti-abortion advocate Leslee Unruh said in the statement.

Dakotans for Health, the grassroots organization that sponsored the measure, pushed back by saying the amendment uses the same trimester framework as Roe v. Wade, an opinion shared by Hannah Haksgaard, a professor at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law.

“The proposed amendment is very closely aligned with the original Roe v. Wade framework,” Haksgaard told News Watch in 2023. “The language mimics the trimester framework of Roe v. Wade and nothing in this amendment indicates any abortion rights more extreme than that.”

The amendment establishes that no regulation would be allowed in the first trimester, regulation must be reasonably related to the physical health of the pregnant woman in the second trimester, and in the third trimester regulation or prohibition of abortion would be allowed except in those cases where the abortion is necessary to preserve the life or health of the pregnant woman.

In the News Watch poll, just 26% of Republican respondents said they plan to vote for Amendment G, with 72% opposed and 2% undecided. That's a sizable drop in support from the May survey, which saw 46% of Republicans in favor, 41% opposed and 14% undecided.

It's a sign that moderate or otherwise undecided GOP voters have "come home" on the issue after an acrimonious campaign that included protests at petition sites and a still-pending lawsuit over how signatures were gathered.

Statewide, 55% of female respondents said they support the abortion measure, compared to 44% of males.

Support was also strongest among the youngest age group (18-34) at 60%, followed by age 35-49 with 53%, age 50-64 with 49% and age 65-older with 40%.

South Dakota law makes it a Class 6 felony for anyone “who administers to any pregnant female or prescribes or procures for any pregnant female” a means for an abortion, except to save the life of the mother. South Dakota is one of 14 states whose abortion law does not include exceptions for rape and incest.

Amendment H: Open primaries opposed by 56%

The News Watch poll showed that South Dakotans have begun to sour on Amendment H, a citizen-led proposal to change the way the state conducts primary elections.

The survey showed that just 40% of statewide respondents plan to vote for the amendment, which would establish “top-two” primaries for governor, Congress and state legislative and county races rather than having parties hold separate primary contests. Opposition polled at 56%, with 4% undecided.

The results are a major downturn from the May survey, when 55% of respondents supported Amendment H, compared to 33% opposed and 12% undecided.

South Dakota Open Primaries chairman Joe Kirby has framed the issue as one of fairness, pointing to the fact that all registered voters would be eligible to participate under the new primary model. Currently, Independent voters in South Dakota can vote in Democratic primaries but not Republican contests.

Supporters also said that open primaries will produce officeholders more reflective of the general electorate, rather than incentivizing candidates to take extreme positions to win a partisan primary.

The campaign's message has been well-received by Independents, 58% of whom favor the amendment in the most recent poll, roughly the same as the May survey (59%).

But support has dipped among Republicans (40% in May to 26% in October) and Democrats (82% in May to 56% in October) as both the Republican and Democratic state parties formally opposed the measure.

South Dakota Democratic Party executive director Dan Ahlers said open primaries would be a "permanent, untested revision" to the state constitution and referenced California and Washington, the only other two states with top-two primaries for statewide elections.

"In those states, the minority parties are regularly locked out of elections and there is no evidence to suggest that the change has improved the quality of candidates or increased voter turnout," Ahlers said.

Kirby countered that the "party bosses don't like Amendment H because it would take political power back from them and return it to the voters where it belongs."

IM 28: Support slipping for grocery tax repeal

Another ballot measure with sinking support is Initiated Measure 28, which would prohibit the state from collecting sales tax on "anything sold for human consumption, except alcoholic beverages and prepared food."

The News Watch poll showed that 49% of statewide respondents plan on voting for IM 28, compared to 45% who are opposed, with 6% undecided.

Those numbers, within the margin of error, are a striking change from the May survey, which showed 66% of voters supporting the grocery tax repeal, with 26% opposed and 7% undecided.

The measure still has support from 56% of Democratic and 58% of Independent registered voters, but just 26% of Republicans said they plan on voting for it, a significant decline from the May survey, when 56% were in favor.

The polling shift reflects a coordinated opposition campaign by groups such as the South Dakota Retailers Association and South Dakota Municipal League to raise doubts about the fiscal impact of the measure.

Supporters call the measure a long-overdue effort to take the burden off low-income families and individuals by repealing the state's 4.2% sales tax on groceries. South Dakota is one of just two states, along with Mississippi, that fully taxes food without offering credits or rebates.

Families and individuals who qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, are not taxed on purchases made through that federal program.

Opponents criticize the wording of the measure as broader than just groceries. They said it could cause a budget crunch by preventing the state from collecting sales tax on “consumable” items such as tobacco, toothpaste and toilet paper.

Estimates for the loss of state revenue range from $124 million to $646 million annually. Attorney General Marty Jackley stated in his ballot explanation that “judicial or legislative clarification of the measure will be necessary.”

IM 29: Majority opposes recreational pot

The latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in South Dakota has seen a slight uptick in support among registered voters, but more than half of those polled still oppose the measure.

Initiated Measure 29 would allow people 21 and older to "possess, grow, ingest, and distribute marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia." Possession would be allowed up to 2 ounces in a form other than marijuana concentrate or other marijuana products.

The News Watch poll showed that 44% of statewide respondents plan on voting yes, while 51% oppose IM 29 and 5% are undecided. That's slightly more support than the 42% who indicated yes in the May survey, while opposition remained a slim majority, moving from 52% to 51%.

While 75% of Democrats and 56% of Independents support legalization, just 26% of Republicans said they will be voting for IM 29, a metric that hasn't moved much since the May survey, when GOP support was 23%.

Recreational marijuana is legal in 23 states and the District of Columbia, with supporters pointing to economic advantages to the state economy from tax revenue. States collected nearly $3 billion in marijuana revenues in 2022, according to the Tax Foundation.

Opponents cite potential social costs and health risks such as a higher risk of cardiovascular problems from marijuana use, as outlined in a recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Both sides have accused the other of exaggerating the benefits or pitfalls of legalization. But South Dakotans should be well-versed on an issue that is on the state ballot for a third consecutive election cycle.

In 2020, pro-legalization Amendment A passed with 54% of the vote, clearing the way for recreational marijuana to be implemented in the state. Medicinal pot was also approved by voters that year in an initiated measure.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration challenged the recreational marijuana amendment, saying it violated the state’s requirement that constitutional amendments deal with just one subject. That argument prevailed in the South Dakota Supreme Court.

Supporters tried to pass recreational cannabis again in 2022 and South Dakotans rejected that effort, with 53% of voters against it.

Amendment E: Voters oppose changing male-only references

Amendment E, a legislative effort to change outdated male-only references to South Dakota’s governor and other officials in the state constitution, is not faring well with registered voters in the state.

The News Watch poll showed that 66% of statewide respondents oppose the amendment, compared to 30% in favor and just 3% undecided.

The attorney general's explanation offers the following example: When referencing the governor, instead of saying “he shall be commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the state,” the text will be changed to read “the governor shall be commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the state.”

The amendment also includes references to officeholders such as lieutenant governor, Supreme Court justices, and Circuit Court judges as well as general classes of people such as persons, electors and public officers.

Some Republicans have alluded to national conversations about gender pronouns in opposing what is largely a procedural change. The poll found that just 14% of Republican respondents support the measure, compared to 53% of Democrats.

In the secretary of state's ballot question pamphlet, Rep. Liz May, R-Kyle, called the current use of generic male pronouns "proper style and form" and said that the usage does not prevent women from holding public office.

"While this seems like a minor change now, opening up the constitution in order to correct pronouns will not accomplish anything substantive, but will cost taxpayer dollars to reprint materials that are already effective in their current form," May said.

Sen. Erin Tobin, R-Winner, countered that "South Dakota has a long history of strong female representation in all three branches of government, and the Constitution should accurately reflect these esteemed members of our government."

This story was produced by South Dakota News Watch, an independent, nonprofit news organization. Read more in-depth stories at sdnewswatch.org and sign up for an email every few days to get stories as soon as they're published. Contact investigative reporter Stu Whitney at .

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Sample Ballot for Minnehaha County, SD

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Sample Ballot for Minnehaha County, SD
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Referred Law 21 Ad Exposes Dangers of CO2 Pipelines with 911 Call from 2020 Explosion

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Referred Law 21 Ad Exposes Dangers of CO2 Pipelines with 911 Call from 2020 Explosion

            Brookings, SD – October 21, 2024 – Dakota Rural Action, a South Dakota-based organization that has been engaged in a multi-year campaign to ensure that the potential safety, environmental, and economic consequences of the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline are thoroughly vetted and that the voices of impacted citizens are at the forefront of permitting decisions, on Monday launched a radio and online video ad campaign to urge South Dakotans to vote “No” on Referred Law 21 on their November ballot.

            Paid for by Dakota Rural Action, the ad uses actual 911 recordings from a 2020 carbon pipeline rupture in Satartia, MS to highlight the serious dangers to human life – including to first responders – posed by an explosive release of toxic CO2 by these highly-pressurized pipelines.

            In the radio ad – that will launch on rural South Dakota radio stations on Monday, and include a video version that will be promoted on Facebook and YouTube – the narrator describes what happened during the 2020 incident in Satartia, MS. A carbon pipeline operated by Denbury Resources (now a unit of Exxon) ruptured, causing an explosive release of CO2 in an immense plume, which was later found by a government-issued report to be toxic for more than a mile from the site of the accident, which was caused by a girth weld failure following a landslide after heavy rain.

            The ad then cuts to a 911 recording from a victim who is concerned and confused about what is happening after her car has stalled – a direct result of the high CO2 concentration making the combustion engine nonfunctional – and her friend is having what she believes is a seizure.

            The 911 recording was used with permission from the late journalist Dan Zegart, who obtained it via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in the course of his extensive reporting on the pipeline explosion and impacts for his article, “The Gassing of Satartia”:

(https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gassing-satartia-mississippi-co2-pipeline_n_60ddea9fe4b0ddef8b0ddc8f) Meanwhile, the video ad displays footage of a test CO2 pipeline rupture, and features a headline from an earlier Denbury CO2 well blowout incident in 2011, where the Associated Press reported that “so much carbon dioxide came out that it settled in some hollows, suffocating deer and other animals.”

            ”Subjecting human and animal life to a dangerous CO2 pipeline so a private company and a few individuals can profit from a subsidized boondoggle is abhorrent. What happened in Satartia should never be allowed to happen anywhere else. That's why thousands of friends and neighbors are saying “not here, not anywhere” to Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline,” said Ed Fischbach, South Dakota landowner impacted by the proposed Summit CO2 pipeline.

            “Dakota Rural Action encourages all South Dakotans to vote NO on RL-21. We hope to raise awareness about the dangerous language of the bill, and to remind people of the literal dangers these projects pose to our communities if they are not properly regulated,” said Chase Jensen, senior organizer with Dakota Rural Action.

            View the video version of the ad: https://youtu.be/hUrJTwAHtR4

CONTACTS: Chase Jensen, Dakota Rural Action, 605-277-3730, .

Distributed via South Dakota NewsMedia Association press release service.

Public Notices published October 24, 2024

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Public Notices published October 24, 2024
  • NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
  • INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTERS
  • NOTICE OF TESTING AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT
  • Sample Ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election
  • Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Oct. 15, 2024
  • Minutes of the Garretson School Board for Oct. 14, 2024
  • Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

            A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in all the voting precincts in Minnehaha County.

            The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central time on the day of the election.

            The polling place in each precinct of this county is as follows:

Precinct               Location

01-04   Active Generations (Main Campus)

01-05   Active Generations (Main Campus)

01-06   Sunnycrest United Methodist Church

01-09   Peace Lutheran Church

01-10   LifeChange Church (formerly Sioux Falls First)

01-17   LifeChange Church (formerly Sioux Falls First)

01-19   De Dios Es El Poder Ministerio de Restauracion

02-01   De Dios Es El Poder Ministerio de Restauracion

02-02   Southern Hills United Methodist Church

02-03   Morningside Community Center

02-06   Westminster Presbyterian Church

02-08   Embrace Church

02-09   Embrace Church

02-14   Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

02-17   Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

02-18   Eastside Baptist Church

03-01   First Presbyterian Church

03-05   SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc

03-09   Saint Michael’s Catholic Church

03-10   Good News Church

03-11   Church at the Gate

03-12   Career & Technical Education Academy

03-13   Kuehn Community Center

03-14   George McGovern Middle School

03-15   Connection Church

03-16   Memorial Middle School

03-17   Memorial Middle School

03-18   George McGovern Middle School

03-19   Prairie West Library

03-20   McCrossan Visitor Center

04-02   Emmanuel Baptist Church

04-03   East Side Lutheran Church (Barn)

04-04   Wesley United Methodist Church

04-05   The Word of Life Pentecostal Church

04-06   Faith Lutheran Church

04-07   Kenny Anderson Community Center

04-08   Saint Lambert’s Catholic Church

04-09   Grace Lutheran Church

04-10   Active Generations (East Campus)

04-11   Wild Flower Presbyterian Church

04-12   Hilltop United Methodist Church

04-13   Grace Lutheran Church

04-15   Lord of Life Lutheran Church

04-16   The Word of Life Pentecostal Church

04-17   Ben Reifel Middle School

04-18   Ben Reifel Middle School

04-19   Kenny Anderson Community Center

05-01   First Lutheran Church

05-02   First Lutheran Church

05-03   Zion Lutheran Church

05-04   DakotAbilities

05-06   Hope Lutheran Church

05-07   All Souls Church

05-08   Instructional Planning Center

05-09   Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

05-10   First Presbyterian Church

05-12   Instructional Planning Center

05-15   Sioux Falls Main Library

05-16   Sioux Falls Main Library

05-18   Faith Family Church

05-19   Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church

05-20   Oyate Community Center

05-21   Trinity Baptist Church

05-22   SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc

05-23   Sioux Falls Main Library

VP-01  Valley Springs American Legion Club

VP-02  Split Rock Fire Station

VP-03  Brandon Municipal Golf Course

VP-04  Mapleton Township Hall

VP-05  Brandon City Hall-Council Chambers

VP-06  Risen Hope Baptist Church

VP-07  Hartford Senior Center (next to City Hall)

VP-08  Humboldt Community Center

VP-09  Baltic Elementary Gymnasium

VP-10  American Legion-Garretson

VP-11  Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids

VP-13  Taopi Community Hall

VP-15  Brandon Fire Station

VP-16  Crooks Community Center

VP-17  Wall Lake Township Hall

VP-21  Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids

            Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor at 605-367-4220 before the election for information on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities.

 -Leah Anderson, County Auditor

Minnehaha County

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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTERS

VOTING RIGHTS

            Any voter who can't mark a ballot because the voter has a physical disability or can't read, may ask any person he or she chooses to help the voter vote.

            Any voter may ask for instruction in the proper procedure for voting.

Any voter at the polling place prior to 7:00 p.m. is allowed to cast a ballot.

            If your voting rights have been violated, you may call the person in charge of the election at 605-367-4220, the Secretary of State at 888-703-5328, or your state's attorney.

            Any person who is convicted of a felony on or after July 1, 2012, loses the right to vote. However, any such person may register to vote following the completion of the person's felony sentence.

            Any person who is convicted of a felony on or before June 30, 2012, and who receives a sentence of imprisonment to the adult penitentiary system, including a suspended execution of sentence, loses the right to vote. Any such person so sentenced may register to vote following completion of the person's sentence. Further information is available at www.sdsos.gov.

ELECTION CRIMES

            Anyone who makes a false statement when voting, tries to vote knowing he or she is not a qualified voter, or tries to vote more than once has committed an election crime.

(Note to publishers: This amount should include the cost for the instructions and the facsimile)

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NOTICE OF TESTING AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT

            Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment will be tested to ascertain that it will correctly count the votes for all offices and measures that are to be cast at the Primary election held on the 5th day of November, 2024.

            The test will be conducted on the 31st day of October, 2024, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. at the following location: Minnehaha County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls.

            Dated this 16th day of October, 2024.                                                           -Leah Anderson,

Minnehaha County Auditor

            Published  at the total approximate cost of $8.17 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

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Sample Ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election

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Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Oct. 15, 2024

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on October 15, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on October 1, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

            Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes

CONSENT AGENDA

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:

            Commission Meeting Minutes for October 1, 2024

            Bills to be Paid $4,998,856.96

            3200 RUSSELL LLC Motels $975, A BAR K INC Automotive/Small Equipment $1658, A TO Z WORLD LANGUAG Interpreters $100, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Data Processing Supplies $4275.49, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $15.97, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $36.95, AARON GEORGE PROPERT Welfare Rent $3050, ABI Jail Repairs & Maintenance $614, ADAM APARTMENTS LLC Welfare Rent $150, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $45.88, AFFORDABLE HOUSING S Welfare Rent $400, AIRGAS USA LLC Lease-Rental Agreement $103.88, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $5559.62, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $3456.65, AMAZON MARK* 4U6AQ0C Office Supplies $35.57, AMAZON MARK* L31KY0Q Construction Safety $22.99, AMAZON MARK* MA9JF02 Automotive/Small Equipment $24.66, AMAZON MARK* R40756I Office Supplies $21.22, AMAZON MARK* R421I0Y Office Supplies $449.91, AMAZON MARK* R42P846 Office Supplies $53.81, AMAZON MARK* R42WK2P Office Supplies $29.98, AMAZON MARK* R45O95J Parts Inventory $9.69, AMAZON MARK* R487S7F Other Supplies $17.78, AMAZON MARK* R48H22W Automotive/Small Equipment $140.95, AMAZON MARK* R48QN1T Office Supplies $32.7, AMAZON MARK* R48WW3I Child Care Food $164.55, AMAZON MARK* R49A676 Child Care Food $30, AMAZON MARK* RK1M115 Uniform Allowance $39.59, AMAZON MARK* RK2RX4X Data Processing Supplies $187.99, AMAZON MARK* RK3ZX1W Child Care Food $2.5, AMAZON MARK* RK4L943 Parts Inventory $16.99, AMAZON MARK* RK4UM14 Uniform Allowance $110.2, AMAZON MARK* RK6AM3C Parts Inventory $9.58, AMAZON MARK* RK9AZ47 Uniform Allowance $0, AMAZON MARK* W160F7S Exercise Account $33.99, AMAZON MARK* YI06X92 Office Supplies $15.39, AMAZON MARK* Z775T3H Office Supplies $5.6, AMAZON MARK* Z83MN0L Office Supplies $38.79, AMAZON MARK* Z89RC8Z Office Supplies $156.25, AMAZON MARK* ZT07P1D Office Supplies $136.99, AMAZON MARK* ZT08Z5A Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $49.99, AMAZON MARK* ZT4X85U Office Supplies $30.97, AMAZON MARK* ZT5JI07 Office Supplies $81.52, AMAZON MARK* ZT5SP8S Uniform Allowance $132, AMAZON MARK* ZT68M30 Uniform Allowance $149.97, AMAZON MARK* ZT6YC04 Other Supplies $11.99, AMAZON MARK* ZT8SH6Y Office Supplies $163.16, AMAZON MARK* ZT97Z14 Uniform Allowance $1294.61, AMAZON MKTPL*R42S58X Office Supplies $76.84, AMAZON MKTPL*R46YC2T Janitorial Chemical Supplies $11.99, AMAZON MKTPL*R46YC2T Office Supplies $14.99, AMAZON MKTPL*R48019B Office Supplies $319.57, AMAZON MKTPL*R48AR0H Program Activities $118.18, AMAZON RETA* 289GR7B Small Tools & Shop Supplies $14, AMAZON RETA* 6228F22 Office Supplies $31.12, AMAZON RETA* D28LY80 Other Supplies $200.19, AMAZON RETA* D88NC80 Park & Recreation Material $9.99, AMAZON RETA* ML28D72 Office Supplies $19.12, AMAZON RETA* OB35S40 Other Supplies $13.21, AMAZON RETA* R44NG9B Supplemental Food $54.5, AMAZON RETA* RK1E325 Data Processing Supplies $599.98, AMAZON RETA* RK6OE03 Child Care Uniforms $25.26, AMAZON RETA* RK7274S Supplemental Food $15.26, AMAZON RETA* RK9QR4B Office Supplies $36, AMAZON RETA* S91Z44J Child Care Food $40.87, AMAZON RETA* UI5YA6V Child Care Food $15.18, AMAZON RETA* UI5YA6V Child Care Items $97.62, AMAZON RETA* UI5YA6V Child Care Uniforms $85.78, AMAZON RETA* Z82IX9C Child Care Food $122.53, AMAZON RETA* Z88MB13 Office Supplies $16.99, AMAZON RETA* ZT0XH5P Other Supplies $9.05, AMAZON RETA* ZT2WP1T Inmate Supplies $68.5, AMAZON RETA* ZT5MC6E Books $84.23, AMAZON RETA* ZT6AR3W Other Supplies $8.99, AMAZON.COM Automotive/Small Equipment $74.1, AMAZON.COM Books $5.37, AMAZON.COM Building Repairs & Maintenance $84.75, AMAZON.COM Child Care Food $310.62, AMAZON.COM Child Care Items $119.09, AMAZON.COM Child Care Uniforms $12.63, AMAZON.COM Clinics - Auxiliary Services $3.18, AMAZON.COM Communication Equipment $17.99, AMAZON.COM Construction Safety $530.61, AMAZON.COM Data Processing Equipment $451.51, AMAZON.COM Data Processing Supplies $1097.16, AMAZON.COM Furniture & Office Equipment $152.96, AMAZON.COM Inmate Supplies $316.29, AMAZON.COM Jail Repairs & Maintenance $333.79, AMAZON.COM Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $273.36, AMAZON.COM Office Supplies $1278.47, AMAZON.COM Other Supplies $198.97, AMAZON.COM Parts Inventory $17, AMAZON.COM Road Maint & Material $27.98, AMAZON.COM Safety & Rescue Equipment $47.97, AMAZON.COM Small Equipment Purchases $343.82, AMAZON.COM Small Tools & Shop Supplies $467.59, AMAZON.COM Telephone $34.99, AMAZON.COM Uniform Allowance $727.97, AMAZON.COM*058MF61W3 Small Equipment Purchases $116.42, AMAZON.COM*227IN7BQ3 Office Supplies $20.2, AMAZON.COM*4F3PF9VE3 Data Processing Equipment $114.99, AMAZON.COM*5Q7BW9RZ3 Other Supplies $20.18, AMAZON.COM*600384H63 Office Supplies $32.71, AMAZON.COM*AA4UQ6Q43 Parts Inventory $33.6, AMAZON.COM*DN5US6VT3 Office Supplies $14.05, AMAZON.COM*Q41JM2463 Child Care Food $164.78, AMAZON.COM*Q41JM2463 Office Supplies $10.36, AMAZON.COM*R44D636T0 Office Supplies $79.48, AMAZON.COM*RK6LW14F1 Clinics - Auxiliary Services $67.28, AMAZON.COM*RK6LX1XH0 Data Processing Equipment $279.99, AMAZON.COM*RK7KA0DI0 Child Care Items $27.48, AMAZON.COM*ST3KL6J33 Other Supplies $35.92, AMAZON.COM*Z24CL20A3 Child Care Food $51.2, AMAZON.COM*Z80B52AX2 Furniture & Office Equipment $199.53, AMAZON.COM*Z80NB3CC1 Automotive/Small Equipment $118.98, AMAZON.COM*Z82OS8ZQ0 Miscellaneous Expense $29.82, AMAZON.COM*Z835583Z0 Office Supplies $7.21, AMAZON.COM*ZT1KH4ML2 Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $181.56, AMAZON.COM*ZT3RP47P1 Small Tools & Shop Supplies $44.97, AMAZON.COM*ZT4KF40B2 Child Care Food $30, AMAZON.COM*ZT4RV9FR0 Child Care Food $8.04, AMAZON.COM*ZT73A9J82 Child Care Food $41.14, AMAZON.COM*ZT73A9J82 Child Care Items $42.76, AMAZON.COM*ZT7563ZR2 Child Care Food $15.4, AMAZON.COM*ZT9XC9JG2 Child Care Food $61.2, AMBUSH LLC Uniform Allowance $317, AMERICAN INK LLC Uniform Allowance $179.35, AMERICAN PUBLIC WORK Memberships $388, AMERICAN SOCIETY Program Activities $108, AMERICINN Business Travel $335.07, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $568.32, ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH Program Activities $80, AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE & E Automotive/Small Equipment $261.06, AVERA HEALTH PLANS I Insurance Admin Fee $3269.44, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $5145, AVERA MCKENNAN Other Medical Services $1164.68, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $430.72, B&H PHOTO MOTO Office Supplies $34.2, B2B PRIME*J63VK65G3 Miscellaneous Expense $1299, BARGAIN BARN TIRE CT Automotive/Small Equipment $25, BARNETT LEWIS FUNERA Burials $2000, BEN BAXA Extradition & Evidence $74, BEN BAXA Taxable Meal Allowances $14, BERDMORE I LTD Welfare Rent $795, BEST WESTERN GLOW AT Homeland Security $1790.7, BEST WESTERN OF HURO Business Travel $2326.23, BIERSCHBACH EQUIPMEN Bridge Repair & Maintenance $566.4, BILLION AND WEBER LA Attorney Fees $437, BILLION EMPIRE MOTOR Automotive/Small Equipment $129, BLEYENBERG, JEN Business Travel $483.54, BOB SIEVERDING Sign Deposits $50, BOZZ PRINTS FAIRE Store Inventory $184.23, BP#6608889COFFEE CUP Gas Oil & Diesel $25.02, BRANDON VALLEY JOURN Advertising $119.9, BRAUN, MASON Investigators Expenses $252.83, BRISTOL COURT LTD PA Welfare Rent $750, BUDGET AUTO REPAIR Automotive/Small Equipment $30, BUDGET AUTO REPAIR Gas Oil & Diesel $99.8, BULLIS, MATTHEW Investigators Expenses $39.3, BURGER KING #29053 Extradition & Evidence $12.51, BURNS, JASON Investigators Expenses $372.7, C & R SUPPLY INC Automotive/Small Equipment $317.68, CABLEWHOLESALE Data Processing Supplies $74.34, CAMBRIA SUITES RAPID Business Travel $1556.01, CANFIELD BUSINESS IN Furniture & Office Equipment $2556.5, CARROLL INSTITUTE Professional Services $1000, CARS TRUCKS N MORE R Automotive/Small Equipment $604.13, CASEYS GENERAL STORE Business Travel $32.32, CASEYS GENERAL STORE Gas Oil & Diesel $30.04, CENEX-DAKOTA CROSSIN Gas Oil & Diesel $31.82, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $37.7, CHAGOLLA, ALBERT Interpreters $150, CHAPEL HILL FUNERAL Burials $2000, CHARMTEX INC Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $2391.9, CHS INC Gas Oil & Diesel $51.4, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $454.56, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $138.45, CIOX HEALTH LLC Copy Fees $288.4, CLASSIFIED VERTICALS Publishing Fees $549, CLEAN RIDE AUTO SPA Miscellaneous Expense $49.98, COFFEE CUP #8 Gas Oil & Diesel $117.8, COMPANY-DIRECTORY-PR Maintenance Contracts $99, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $3681.61, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT Grounds & Parking Repair $32.6, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT Jail Repairs & Maintenance $291.6, COPS PLUS Safety & Rescue Equipment $237.54, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Janitorial Chemical Supplies $59.67, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Miscellaneous Expense $65, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Office Supplies $100.63, COURTS/USDC-SD-SF Copy Fees $13.5, CPI/GUARDIAN Inmate Supplies $6081.77, CRESCENT ELECTRIC SU Electrical Repairs & Maint $30.88, CROWNE PLAZA KANSAS Homeland Security $1451.15, CULLIGAN WATER Maintenance Contracts $43.2, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP Fairgrounds $282.56, DAKOTALAND HOMES Mortgage Assistance $1028, DALSIN INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $7680.95, DALSIN INC Repair/Renovations $13699, DAYS INN Motels $490, DECASTRO LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $15733.2, DEVELOPER EXPRESS IN Maintenance Contracts $3324.96, DIAMOND MOWERS INC Parts Inventory $578.9, DNH*DOMAINS#32686573 Subscriptions $79.99, DNH*DOMAINS#32798232 Maintenance Contracts $499.98, DYNAMIC SERVICES LLC Welfare Rent $700, DYNAMSOFT CORPORATIO Maintenance Contracts $1998, EAGLE LAWN AND LANDS Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $138, EB Education & Training $270, EBAY O*09-11990-9875 Automotive/Small Equipment $54.14, EICH LAW OFFICE LLC Attorney Fees $1380, ELECTION SYSTEMS & S Election & Office Equipment $46.01, ELECTION SYSTEMS & S Printing/Forms $37507.38, ELECTION SYSTEMS & S Professional Services $9517.48, ELECTION SYSTEMS & S Software/Licensing $1285.3, ELECTIONSOURCE Office Supplies $2195.18, ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO I Building Repairs & Maintenance $4330.14, ELLSWORTH SHOPT HIDTA Grant $35, FACEBK *3RLNK9Y2L2 Advertising $151.5, FEDEX Investigators Expenses $81.57, FEDEX Postage $13.25, FLEET FARM 5500 Uniform Allowance $29.99, FLEETPRIDE INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $221.04, FOX, DANIEL Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $445.69, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $231.8, G & R CONTROLS INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $87.68, G & R CONTROLS INC JDC Maintenance $150, GALLS Uniform Allowance $102.79, GALLS PARENT HOLDING Uniform Allowance $310.86, GAN*1085ARGUSLEADCIR Office Supplies $32.92, GAN*NEWSPAPERSUBSCRI Subscriptions $9.99, GANNETT MEDIA CORP Professional Services $26.68, GEOTEK ENGINEERING & Parking $467, GIRTON ADAMS Road Maint & Material $54, GLOCK PROFESSIONAL I Education & Training $1250, GOLDEN VALLEY SUPPLY Building Repairs & Maintenance $51.2, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $69.95, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $539.56, GRAINGER Electrical Repairs & Maint $1055.99, GRAINGER Grounds & Parking Repair $543.6, GRAINGER Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $97.21, GRANT SQUARE Welfare Rent $900, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM Electrical Repairs & Maint $393.82, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM Jail Repairs & Maintenance $1099.71, GUHA, RAHUL Professional Services $12823.5, GUITAR CENTER #370 Program Activities $549, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $245, HAMPTON INN AND SUIT Program Activities $341.72, HANDER INC Fairgrounds $987.62, HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS Small Equipment Purchases $2559.77, HARMS OIL COMPANY HIDTA Grant $54.5, HARR Welfare Rent $271.39, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Maintenance Contracts $507.47, HOLIDAY STATIONS 044 Gas Oil & Diesel $43.47, HORIZON APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $1699, HOWLING PLAINS LLC Welfare Rent $1000, HUBERS, WILLIS J Fairgrounds $8621.04, HYVEE ACCOUNTS RECEI Miscellaneous Expense $166.34, ICC THE COMPLIANCE C Truck Repairs & Maintenance $40.31, IMEG CORP Architects & Engineers $19264.92, INFRAGISTICS, INC. Maintenance Contracts $4380, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO Janitorial Chemical Supplies $746.43, INTAB LLC Office Supplies $61.43, INTEK Contract Services $37272.42, INTEK Outside Repair $1080, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $5274, INTERSTATE POWER SYS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $159.95, IRVING CENTER APARTM Welfare Rent $460, IS RESTAURANT EQUIP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $681.44, ISI LLC Interpreters $100, JD'S HOUSE OF TROPHI Office Supplies $34.13, JEFFERSON VILLAGE AP Welfare Rent $2000, JIMMY JOHNS Miscellaneous Expense $229.67, JIMSCO INC Welfare Rent $1970, JOHNSON POCHOP & BAR Attorney Fees $2894.2, KARSKY, DEAN Business Travel $514.78, KATTERHAGEN, MARK Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $39, KENNEDY PIER & LOFTU Attorney Fees $402.5, KNECHT, ANDREW J Attorney Fees $5610.3, KNECHT, ANDREW J Child Defense Attorney $4474.8, KOCH, ELIZABETH J Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $1520, KOOPMAN & SONS GAS C Fuel Oil $194.3, KRAUSE GENTLE Business Travel $20.32, KRAUSE GENTLE Gas Oil & Diesel $50.03, KURITA AMERICA HOLDI Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $780, KWIK TRIP, INC Gas Oil & Diesel $36.34, LACEY RENTALS INC Lease-Rental Agreement $135, LARSON, VALERIE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $78, LAW ENFORCEMENT TARG Uniform Allowance $1461.72, LEWIS & CLARK BEHAVI Bd Evaluations (Yankton) $1491, LEWIS DRUGS INC Clinics - Auxiliary Services $423.44, LEWNO LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $175.46, LEXJET CORPORATION Program Activities $799.46, LIGHT AND SIREN Automotive/Small Equipment $3600.51, LIPP, DELORES Business Travel $32.75, LITTLE CAESARS 3469- Supplemental Food $258.63, LJ'S AUTO REPAIR Automotive/Small Equipment $266.59, LLOYD COMPANIES Welfare Rent $1400, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $380, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3061.7, LOWES HOME CENTERS, Parks/Rec Repair & Maintenance $38.92, LUCKY FEATHER FAIRE Store Inventory $402.4, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Evening Report Center $1463.79, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Shelter Care/Reception Center $75815.21, MAC'S HARDWARE Fairgrounds $9.18, MAC'S HARDWARE Jail Repairs & Maintenance $19.92, MAILCHIMP Advertising $60, MCDONALD'S F33368 Extradition & Evidence $8.38, MCJ INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $66, MCKESSON MEDICAL SUR Clinics - Auxiliary Services $40.8, MCKISSOCK Education & Training $-14.57, MCLEODS PRINTING & O Printing/Forms $230, MEDSTAR PARAMEDIC IN Transportation $4320, MENARD INC Fairgrounds $54.89, MENARD INC Grounds & Parking Repair $203.2, MENARD INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $202.4, MENARD INC Program Activities $98.07, MENARD INC Small Equipment Purchases $28.35, MENARD INC Tea-Ellis Range $227.92, MICROFILM IMAGING SY Lease-Rental Agreement $645, MICROFILM IMAGING SY Software $200, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $3071.56, MIDLAND INC Fairgrounds $138.55, MIDLAND INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $313.48, MIDSTATES UNIFORM & Miscellaneous Expense $374, MIDWESTERN MECHANICA JDC Maintenance $975.71, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY Tea-Ellis Range $60, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY Water - Sewer $60, MINUTEMAN PRESS Printing/Forms $451.82, MRG HAUFF LLC Civil Volunteers Donations Exp $319.21, MYRL & ROYS PAVING I Road Maint & Material $9856.38, NAPA AUTO PARTS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $59.9, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Memberships $539.2, NGUYEN, LAM Interpreters $108, NICHOLSON LAW Child Defense Attorney $218.5, NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1258.14, NORTHEAST INVESTMENT Welfare Rent $2000, NORTHERN TOOL & EQUI Automotive/Small Equipment $57.99, NOVAK Trash Removal $336.5, NTLREST SERVSAFE Education & Training $115.12, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Automotive/Small Equipment $6.3, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE HHS Maintenance $4.27, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Jail Repairs & Maintenance $41.77, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Plumbing & Welding $15.18, OFFICE DEPOT INC Office Supplies $1207.64, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Attorney Fees $387.09, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Child Defense Attorney $287.5, OLSON, DAWN Court Reporters $151.9, OLSON, MICHAEL Investigators Expenses $78.6, ONE11 HOTEL Business Travel $292.37, OPTICSPLANET INC Other Supplies $364.65, PALECEK Education & Training $2250, PARK VIEW APTS Welfare Rent $700, PAW*SUPERIOR CAB SER Business Travel $55.25, PEOPLEFACTS Recruitment $72.87, PERFORATEDPAPER.COM Publishing Fees $178.53, PETTIGREW HEIGHTS AP Welfare Rent $719, PHEASANT VIEW LLC Welfare Rent $673.42, PHILLIPS 66 Gas Oil & Diesel $237.68, PHILLIPS 66 HIDTA Grant $48.6, PHOENIX PROPERTIES 5 Welfare Rent $800, PIEDMONT PLASTICS Program Activities $1925, PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS Other Supplies $77.46, PINE BLUFF FOOD FUEL Gas Oil & Diesel $50.3, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $2000, PIPPI POST FAIRE Store Inventory $138.69, PITNEY BOWES Postage $10, POMPS TIRE SERVICE I Automotive/Small Equipment $781.2, PRECISE MRM LLC Subscriptions $260, PRECISION KIOSK TECH Testing Supplies $4050, QDOBA 2874 ONLINE MacArthur SJC Grant $358.75, QT 7178 OUTSIDE Gas Oil & Diesel $51.19, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $19728.83, QUALITY WELDING & MF Jail Repairs & Maintenance $600, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $549.93, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $1463.37, RACHEL ABBAS Business Travel $500, RAMKOTA HOTEL Business Travel $117.56, RANGER JOES Uniform Allowance $20.95, RENAISSANCE RIVERVIE Business Travel $956.76, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Contract Services $358.43, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $235.2, RTI*SWHOTELS HOLIDAY Business Travel $-158.4, RUNGE ENTERPRISES IN Contracted Construction $227290.34, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $716.94, SABRE COMMUNICATIONS Communication Equipment $60798, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Child Care Items $67.9, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Clinics - Auxiliary Services $26.96, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Other Supplies $168.34, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Supplemental Food $66.8, SANFORD Other Medical Services $917.19, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $1164, SANFORD HEALTH PLAN Insurance Admin Fee $3705, SCHAEFER, WILLIAM M Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $39, SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR Jail Repairs & Maintenance $445.67, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Psych Evals $600, SD STATE BAR Subscriptions $500, SDEMA Memberships $30, SHELL OIL 1272099700 Gas Oil & Diesel $49.87, SHELL OIL10015518011 Business Travel $34.3, SHOWDOWN DISPLAYS Program Activities $1961.57, SINCLAIR OIL CORPORA HIDTA Grant $60.04, SIOUX AREA METRO Bus Passes $625, SIOUX AREA METRO Miscellaneous Expense $300, SIOUX FALLS CITY Clinics - Auxiliary Services $60, SIOUX FALLS CITY Gas Oil & Diesel $14007.42, SIOUX FALLS CITY HIDTA Grant $216.2, SIOUX FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $62814.33, SIOUX FALLS HOUSING Welfare Rent $400, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Tea-Ellis Range $117.94, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Utility Alignment $1756.71, SOCIETYFORHUMANRESOU Memberships $264, SOUTH DAKOTA PLANNER Education & Training $125, SOUTHEASTSD-F27E43T1 Program Activities $52.34, SQ *AL LIMOUSINE Business Travel $74.75, SQ *CUTTING EDGE TIN Automotive/Small Equipment $100, SQ *FLYBOY DONUTS Miscellaneous Expense $51.97, SQ *HELPLINE CENTER Education & Training $200, SQ *JIM & RON'S SERV Professional Services $540, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPME Grounds & Parking Repair $369.2, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPME Jail Repairs & Maintenance $334.98, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $7386, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $1879, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Bridge Repair & Maintenance $11318.53, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Commitment - HSC $16330.42, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Commitment - Redfield $960, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Data Communications $400, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Due To Other Governments $3959936.74, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Education & Training $416, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Extension Background Checks $50, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Fingerprint/Tax $355.24, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Lab Costs $160, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Misc Revenue $28.22, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $114, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Property Search Fees $269.35, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Store Sales $135.32, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Telephone $780, STATE STEEL OF SD Truck Repairs & Maintenance $147, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $2651.95, SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTI Jail Repairs & Maintenance $674.75, SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTI JDC Maintenance $275, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $811.78, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $479.66, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $1858.14, SUPER 8 MOTELS Extradition & Evidence $315.56, SUPERAMERICA 08510 S Gas Oil & Diesel $44.46, TCN INC Telephone $54.55, TERESA SCHAFER Business Travel $359.43, THE GAULT CENTER Education & Training $250, THE HOME DEPOT 4301 HHS Maintenance $56, THE HOME DEPOT 4301 Small Equipment Purchases $1730, THE HOME DEPOT 4301 Small Tools & Shop Supplies $-15.42, THM PROPERTIES LLC Welfare Rent $900, TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPA Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $34.99, TRANE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $518.6, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $463.2, TRANSUNION RISK & AL Investigators Expenses $173.6, TRANSWEST TRUCK OF Truck Repairs & Maintenance $75.99, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $3177.25, TSCHETTER & ADAMS LA Attorney Fees $15216.05, TURNWELL MENTAL HEAL Professional Services $2609, TWILIO INC Maintenance Contracts $90, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $702.42, TYLER BUSINESS FORMS Printing/Forms $1830.38, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $985, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $1704.43, UNITED AIRLINES INC Education & Training $525.55, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $76.39, US FOODS INC Professional Services $875.64, US HOTEL ACS VENTURE Business Travel $587.8, US POSTAL SERVICE Postage $960.74, VANDIEST SUPPLY Chemicals $21850, VER BEEK, KELSEY Attorney Fees $9533.5, VER BEEK, KELSEY Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $1874.5, VERIZON CONNECT FLEE Professional Services $95.7, VERIZON WIRELESS Administrative Charges $23.44, VERIZON WIRELESS Data Processing Equipment $1374.9, VERIZON WIRELESS HIDTA Grant $85.46, VERIZON WIRELESS Investigators Expenses $75, VERIZON WIRELESS Tea-Ellis Range $40.01, VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone $6030.5, VERN EIDE MOTORCARS HIDTA Grant $1200, WALL LAKE SANITARY D Water - Sewer $90, WALMART STORES INC Civil Volunteers Donations Exp $45.24, WALMART STORES INC Office Supplies $83.96, WALMART STORES INC Other Supplies $6.91, WALMART STORES INC Pharmacies $46.88, WALMART STORES INC Supplemental Food $161.97, WALTON, MARCUS Attorney Fees $2909.2, WALTON, MARCUS Child Defense Attorney $5893.6, WERNKE, LAURIE Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $74.67, WJS CONTRACTING LLC Construction Costs $6980.25, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $3275.65, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $2293.88, YAKALA REVOCABLE Welfare Rent $828, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $300, YELLOW ROBE, LUTHER ICWA Professional Services $33709, YOUNGBERG Attorney Fees $943, ZABEL STEEL Truck Repairs & Maintenance $122.46, ZORO TOOLS INC Automotive/Small Equipment $85.04, ZORO TOOLS INC Construction Safety $69.18, ZORO TOOLS INC Gas Oil & Diesel $8.41, ZORO TOOLS INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $89.24.

            The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:

September Building Permit Report

Accounting Month End Reports for September 2024

Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer for September 2024

Register of Deeds Statement of Revenue Report for September 2024

Highway Monthly Construction Updates for October 2024

Mobile Crisis Team Statistics for September 2024

Routine Personnel Action

New Hires

            1. Travis Donelan and Nicholas Moeller, Investigators for the Public Defender's Office, at $27.98/hour (16/1) effective 10/15/2024.

            2. Glen Paulsen, Custodian for the Museum, at $17.93/hour (7/1) effective 10/15/2024.

            3. Thomas Fuston, Caseworker for Human Services, at $27.98/hour (16/1) effective 10/15/2024.

Promotions

            1. Stephen Frahm, Correctional Officer to Corporal for the Jail, at $30.88/hour (17/2) effective 9/28/2024.

Step Increases

            1. Jeffry Heronimus, Appraiser for Equalization, at $32.45/hour (15/7) effective 10/6/2024.

            2. Lance Ordal, Appraiser for Equalization, at $27.98/hour (15/2) effective 10/14/2024.

            3. Beau Behrend, Building Facilities Maintenance Technician for Facilities, at $29.38/hour (14/5) effective 8/23/2024.

            4. Rison Martines, Senior Building Facilities Maintenance Technician for Facilities, at $30.88/hour (16/3) effective 9/11/2024.

            5. Johnathan Couture, Building Facilities Maintenance Technician for Facilities, at $28.68/hour (14/4) effective 9/26/2024.

            6. Trista Severson, Paralegal for the Public Defender's Office, at $30.88/hour (16/3) effective 10/1/2024.

            7. Amber Whittington, Senior Trial Attorney for the Public Defender's Office, at $4,149.60/biweekly (23/4) effective 10/14/2024.

            8. Nathanael Ellens, Assistant Director for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $3,577.60/biweekly (21/6) effective 8/6/2024.

            9. Kyia Christiansen, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $25.37/hour (13/2) effective 9/30/2024.

            10. Jody Nitz, Tax & License Technician for the Treasurer's Office, at $23.54/hour (10/4) effective 9/27/2024.

            11. Corrie Alexander, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $35.82/hour (17/7) effective 10/22/2024.

            12. Riley Cowles, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 10/3/2024.

            13. Tyler Schmidt, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 10/3/2024.

            14. To rescind the step increase for Stephen Frahm, Corporal for the Jail at $30.88/hour effective 9/28/2024.

Other Salary Changes

            1. To begin Crisis Negotiations specialty pay for Rachel Abbas, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, resulting in a rate of $34.25/hour (17/4) effective 9/28/2024.

            2. To begin SWAT specialty pay for Carlos Bencomo, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, resulting in a rate of $33.45/hour (17/3) effective 10/12/2024.

            Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization

Parcel-43933, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $939.64

Parcel-11298, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2021 Property Taxes, $922.25

Parcel-11298, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $1,780.89

Parcel-11498, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,695.47

PRELIMINARY PLAN PUBLIC HEARING

            Kevin Hoekman, Planner, was present for the public hearing regarding the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Evermore Estates Addition located in Section 21-T104N-R49W in Dell Rapids Township. The landowner of the subject properties involved in the proposed subdivision is Jokers LLC. The proposed plan is for the development of twelve residential lots, approximately 4.5 to 10.50 acres in size located east of Dell Rapids. The property is currently zoned as A1-Agricultural and the development will use transferred building eligibilities to allow for the planned residential development. The plan includes private roads with one extending through the development from Jasper Street to 478th Ave and the other is a cul-de-sac reaching the farthest west lots. The applicant has provided all the required information for a Preliminary Plan, including detailed topographic information, typical cross-section for road construction, a grading and drainage plan, and an erosion control plan. The entire subdivision will utilize on-site wastewater disposal systems and each system will be designed according to the soil capacity and residential size for each property. The connecting roads are hard surfaced and maintained by the Minnehaha County Highway Department and, since the subdivision is accessed from a hard surfaced road, all internal subdivision roads will also be hard surfaced. The applicant will need to work with the Highway Department for access permits and any traffic impacts. Prior to a final plat being approved, the applicant shall either construct the roads in each phase to the County's road standards or post surety in an amount to cover the construction. The applicant will also be required to provide road signs that meet all County addressing criteria and these signs must be obtained from the County Highway Department. The Minnehaha County Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plan on September 23, 2024, and unanimously recommended approval.

            Chair Karsky asked the proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. Riley Rinehart spoke in favor on the preliminary plan and there were no opponents to speak on the topic.

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Preliminary Plan #24-01 for Evermore Estates Addition in Section 12-T104N-R49W. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

2024 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT HEARING

            Captain Joe Bosman, Sheriff's Department, was present for the scheduled hearing to consider the 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Joint Spending Plan. The source of the grant is federal funds with the Sioux Falls Police Department serving as fiscal agent for the $156,197.00 allocation and will be split 65%/35% between the agencies. The Administrative Captain in the Sheriff's Office will take care of accounting for the expenses incurred for the County, and a representative of the Police Department will administer and report to the Department of Justice as required by the grant. The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office will utilize awarded funds of $54,669.00 for an in-car and pole mounted camera system.

            Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. There were no proponents or opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.

            No Commission action on the 2024 Bryne JAG Program was required.

GRANT AUTHORIZATION

            Joe Bosman, Captain, was present to request authorization for the Sheriff's Office to apply for the Justice Assistance Grant Program through the Department of Public Safety. The South  Dakota Department of Public Safety has announced a funding opportunity for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds to be awarded to the City, County, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies. The funding originates from the Federal Government, and is a pass through the State of South Dakota to local law enforcement agencies to provide technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, and contractual support, and information for criminal justice purposes. There is a total of $885,784 available to be awarded with applicants being allowed to apply for up to $30,000. There is no match required and requests for funding should be limited to one-time projects. If authorized, the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office plans to submit an application to be used for in-car video camera systems in the Warrant Task Force vehicles. These vehicles are utilized to locate and apprehend wanted fugitives. By having high video capabilities allows the deputies to effectively document the encounters and also provide court-accepted evidence for any resulting criminal prosecutions. The camera equipment is compatible with our existing digital evidence platform in other patrol vehicles, which will provide a seamless addition to our current practices. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Sheriff's Office to Apply for the Justice Assistance Grant Program through the Department of Public Safety. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

VEHICLE PURCHASE

            Joe Bosman, Captain, was present to request authorization for the Sheriff's Office to purchase a 2025 Chevy Silverado through the State of South Dakota bid holder, Lamb Chevrolet. The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office has been awarded funding from the South Dakota Office of Homeland Security to purchase an equipment truck that will be used from SWAT and rescue operations. The scope of the project covers the cost of the vehicle, the service box with storage compartments to be installed on the back of the truck, and emergency lighting for the vehicle. There are no matching funds required from Minnehaha County for this project. The new equipment truck will replace our current 1997 Ford F-350 that was originally surplus from the federal government, then used by Emergency Management, before ending its long life as our current equipment truck. Lamb Chevrolet in Onida, SD is the current state vehicle bid holder for the 2025 model for an amount of $50,275.00The Sheriff's Office has contracted the dealer and the dealer has agreed to honor the State of South Dakota vehicle bid pricing for Minnehaha County with delivery currently estimated to be 90 days after the order is placed. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Sheriff's Office to Purchase a 2025 Chevy Silverado Truck through the State of South Dakota Bid Holder, Lamb Chevrolet for an amount of $50,275.00. 5 ayes.

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

            Upon the request of Jacob Maras, Assistant Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Amendment to the Agreement between Minnehaha County and Ulteig Engineers Inc. for Construction Administration of Project MC22-07, Structure 50-337-130 Replacement in an Amount not to exceed $3,150.00. 5 ayes.

DONATION ACCEPTANCE

            Kari Benz, Human Service Director, was present to authorize the acceptance for a donation from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation of $30,000. The funds would be used to organize a series of training over the course of years’ time for community case managers. The plan for utilization of the funds includes a kick-off event for case managers from various non-profit agencies in Minnehaha County with subsequent training being scheduled approximately every two months. The objectives of the training is to unify and strengthen efforts in caring for our community members, support having a common language to enhance communication; invest in staff by supporting ongoing education, demonstrating staff are valued; network and connect with others to promote a solid network of programming and teamwork, and facilitate staff wellness and empowerment. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Accept a Donation from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation in the Amount of $30,000. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

            Scott Anderson, Planning Director, spoke about the upcoming public meetings for the comprehensive plan to be held on November 7, 2024, in Dell Rapids, on November 14, 2024, in Brandon, and on November 21, 2024, in Hartford.

            Mike Mathis, Election Coordinator, spoke about concerns with the September 10 meeting regarding the accusations of not following codified law when registering voters brought forth by Commissioner Kippley.

            John Kunnari, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about concerns with the use of a non-residential address for voting.

            Mary Lou Kunnari, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about having non-residential voting in elections.

            Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke about concerns with the September 10 meeting and the lack of follow-up with Commissioner Kippley.

            Jean Childs, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about election concerns.

            Kris Swanson, County Treasurer, spoke about concerns with the Postal Mailbox Business and the various effects on elections and car titles.

            Jessica Pollema, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about the laws that are being violated.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Kippley reported on upcoming open houses for the Comprehensive Plan and the potential for a briefing during an upcoming briefing. 

NON-ACTION

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

            Commissioners held a discussion regarding the various election concerns and attacks on the Commissioners. 

            MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Adjourn at 9:55 a.m. 5 ayes.

            The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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Minutes of the Garretson School Board for Oct. 14, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

Regular Meeting     Garretson School District #49-4     6:00 p.m.    October 14, 2024

            Present: Board President Natasha Mendoza, Board Vice President Tana Clark, Board Member Wyatt Compton, Board Member Shannon Nordstrom (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Board Member Justin VanDeBerg, Superintendent Guy Johnson, & Business Manager Jacob Schweitzer. Others present: Elementary Principal Katie Hoekman, MS/HS Principal Chris McGregor, Gary Dierkson, Joni Heggen, Rebecca Hunter, Kayla Martin, & Carrie Moritz. There were others in attendance, however, they did not sign in and cannot be recorded in the minutes.

            At 6:01 p.m., the Board convened in the Library for its regular meeting of the Garretson School Board. All votes are unanimous, unless specifically noted in the minutes. 

            President Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.

            President Mendoza called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. There were no additions or corrections presented.

            Action 25-030: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

            Gary Dierkson, Rebecca Hunter, Kayla Martin, and Joni Heggen spoke during the Open Forum portion of the meeting.

            Action 25-031: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Compton, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of September 9, 2024 regular board meeting minutes, approval of September 11, 2024 special board meeting minutes, approval of October 7, 2024 special board meeting minutes, approval of payments for September 2024 claims, approval of the financial statements for September 2024, approval of September 2024 payroll, approval of October 1, 2024 fuel quotes, 10% Ethanol from Palisades Oil - $2.349 & Midway Oil - $2.69, and #2 Diesel from Palisades Oil - $2.649, approval of a contract benefits adjustment for Jacob Schweitzer, $4,872, and approval of the following surplus property: seven lunch tables. Motion carried.

GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-4

CLAIMS PAID OCTOBER 14, 2024

GENERAL FUND

            4N6 FANATICS.COM, LLC, 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION/SITE LICENSE, $200.00; A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC., AG. CYLINDER RENTALS, $183.04; ALL AROUND WELDING, BUS #12/GARAGE DOORS MAINTENANCE, $675.00; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, OCTOBER 2024 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $796.00; ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING, $722.28; BOSCH, RANDI, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL- 10/8/2024, $116.84; BRANDON ACE HARDWARE, AG. CLASS MATERIALS, $79.48; CARROLL INSTITUTE, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2024 CONTRACTS, $1,700.00; CHS INC., BALL FIELD SPRAYING/GOPHER BAIT, $804.75; CLIMATE SYSTEMS, INC., CONTRACT- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, $5,867.25; CORE EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, 2024-2025 ONLINE COURSES, $1,235.00; CORNBELT CONFERENCE, 2024 FOOTBALL DUES, $150.00; DAKOTA AUTO PARTS, STROBE LIGHT, $140.00; DON’S AUTO & TIRE CO., 2016 CHEVROLET- HVAC REPAIR, $414.09; FABER REPAIR, CALIBRATE/ADJUST OVERHEAD DOOR, $85.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- ENVELOPES, $8.28; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- HIGH SCHOOL CLASS BOOKS, $125.57; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASS SUPPLIES, $42.39; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- OFFICE SUPPLIES, $404.45; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, ANDERSON GROUP- BIG EAST CONFERENCE MEETING MEAL, $70.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, ARBY’S- BUSINESS MANAGER CONFERENCE MEAL, $8.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CHAIRPARTSONLINE.COM- REPLACEMENT CARPET CASTERS, $24.99; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CHAMBERLAIN COUNTRY CLUB- BUSINESS MANAGER CONFERENCE, $33.28; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, HY-VEE- HOMECOMING FLOWERS, $117.02; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, LOVE’S- FUEL- BUSINESS MANAGER CONFERENCE TRAVEL, $19.68; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, PRINT EXPRESS- HIGH SCHOOL SHIRTS, $80.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, SMORE.COM- NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION, $179.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, TEACHERSPAYTEACHERS.COM- COUNSELOR BEHAVIOR VISUALS, $3.19; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE- POSTAGE, $9.68; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, UPPER CRUST PIZZA- BUSINESS MANAGER CONFERENCE MEAL, $25.02; GARRETSON FOOD CENTER, BOARD TRAINING SNACKS/IN-SERVICE BREAKFAST, $181.77; GARRETSON GAZETTE, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2024 MINUTES PUBLICATIONS/HELP WANTED ADVERTISEMENT- CUSTODIAN POSITION, $397.93; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER 2024 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $12,264.54; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, FOOTBALL SHIRTS/GOLF PLATE, $1,395.74; HEALTHEQUITY, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT FEES, $18.00; HILLYARD, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $6,748.19; HOLTER, BRIAN, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL- 10/8/2024, $154.88; HORACE MANN, AUGUST 2024 ADMIN. FEES/SEPTEMBER 2024 PAYROLL ACH’S/FEES, $414.23; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC, BLINDS FOR 5TH GRADE ROOMS, $1,355.00; J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC., ALL-STATE CHOIR MUSIC/CHOIR FESTIVAL MUSIC, $110.14; JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD, LIBRARY BOOKS/MATERIALS, $3,414.05; LACEY RENTALS, INC., PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL- CROSS COUNTRY MEET, $485.00; LION ELECTRIC CO. USA INC., BUS LIGHT, $217.05; LYNN, JACKSON, SHULTZ, & LEBRUN, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, $172.00; MACZIEWSKI, KIM, CLASSROOM/IN-SERVICE SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $58.00; MEDICAID, FISCAL YEAR 2024 QUARTER 3 ADMIN. FEE, $22.60; MENARDS, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $215.91; PALISADES OIL, CO., BULK FUEL, $2,183.81; PALISADES PROPANE, CO., BULK PROPANE, $1,386.21; PERFORMANCE PRESS, INC., ATHLETIC CALENDARS/HOMECOMING SIGNS/SOAR POSTERS, $670.73; PITNEY BOWES, POSTAGE SUPPLIES, $225.07; POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND MUSIC/INSTRUMENT REPAIRS, $1,078.96; RODNEY LOWE CONSTRUCTION, GRADED PARKING LOT AT SPORTS COMPLEX, $214.29; SHAPE, JOHN, ATHLETIC TRAINER- TWO EVENTS, $125.00; SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., MICROSOFT LICENSES, $139.95; SIOUX VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #05-5, CROSS COUNTRY MEET ENTRY FEE- 10/1/2024, $50.00; STEVE DRENTH CONSTRUCTION, LABOR TO ADJUST DOORS, $255.00; STEVE’S ELECTRIC & PLUMBING, INC., SLOAN WATER CLOSET FLUSH VALVE- SERVICE TO REPAIR, $308.74; STURDEVANT’S AUTO VALUE, AIR & OIL FILTERS, $41.78; TAYLOR MUSIC, BASS DRUM HEADS- REPAIR, $152.00; WAGEWORKS, SEPTEMBER 2024 ACH FEES, $2,051.60; WASTE MANAGEMENT, OCTOBER 2024 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $948.47; XCEL ENERGY, JULY-AUGUST 2024 ELECTRICITY, $8,555.96;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $60,331.88

CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND

ACCESS SYSTEMS, SEPTMEBER 2024 SERVICES, $1,403.06; ARMITEK LLC, WINDOW SECURITY FILM, $8,987.36; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL JERSEYS, $5,030.00;

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $15,420.42

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, AUGUST 2024 TUITION, $292.32; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, PEARSON EDUCATION- RESPONSE BOOKLETS/STUDENT WORKBOOKS, $312.17; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER 2024 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $336.31; GOODCARE, LLC, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2024 SERVICES, $9,051.36; ISI, LLC, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2024 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $11,909.50; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, SEPTEMBER 2024 SERVICES, $2,737.43; SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2024 TUITION, $2,329.86;

TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, $26,968.95

FOOD SERVICE FUND

LL HARDER, INC., INSINKERATOR DISPOSER- MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $998.39; LUNCHTIME SOLUTIONS, INC., AUGUST 2024 FOOD SERVICES, $14,520.08;

TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND, $15,518.47

CUSTODIAL FUND

FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- MICROWAVE SPLATTER COVER, $6.69;

TOTAL CUSTODIAL FUND, $6.69

TOTAL CLAIMS: $118,246.41

IMPREST CHECKS

SEPTEMBER 2024

GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS

ALCESTER-HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #61-1, JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL JAMBOREE- 9/7/2024, $50.00; ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, 2024 ASBSD-SASD CONVENTION REGISTRATION, $45.00; BASS, DENAE, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $50.00; BEELER, NATHAN, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 9/17/2024, $145.24; BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE, 2024-2025 COMPASS MEMBERSHIP, $2,000.00; BRUNSON, JASON, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 8/29/2024, $92.44; CANISTOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT #43-1, JV/JH FOOTBALL JAMBOREES- 9/14/2024, $75.00; CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #07-1, CROSS COUNTRY MEET ENTRY FEE- 9/19/2024, $85.00; CHRISTENSEN, JILL, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL- 8/29/2024, $163.04; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER, $484.32; DAKOTA TIMING, JESSE JAMES CROSS COUNTRY MEET TIMING SERVICES- 9/10/2024, $1,169.00; DELL RAPIDS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-3, CROSS COUNTRY MEET ENTRY FEE- 9/23/2024, $125.00; DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, BACKGROUND CHECKS, $86.50; DUFFY, GARY, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL- 9/12/2024, $187.36; DUFFY, TERRY, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL- 9/12/2024, $180.16; GARRETSON FOOD CENTER, CATERING- IN-SERVICE WEEK- 8/19 & 8/21/2024, $1,330.00; GLENN, MEGAN, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 8/29/2024, $97.92; HANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #30-1, JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL JAMBOREE- 9/21/2024, $50.00; HEISER, ERIC, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 9/14/2024, $97.92; HOVDESTAD, NICOLE, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 8/29/2024, $77.92; HUNTIMER, NICK, VOLLEYBALL OFFICAL- 9/12/2024, $178.72; INTERIOR TECHNICIANS, INC., MOLD REMEDIATION, $2,226.75; KUSLER, KEITH, JESSE JAMES CROSS COUNTRY MEET STARTER- 9/10/2024, $151.40; LEE, JEFF, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 9/14/2024, $109.60; LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, CROSS COUNTY MEET ENTRY FEE- 9/7/2024, $75.00; MESMER, SAM, FOOTBALL OFFICIAL- 9/13/2024, $133.28; MOLD TESTING SERVICES, LLC, MOLD CHECK/CLEANING, $582.50; NORBERG, KYLE, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 9/17/2024, $99.04; OTTO, JUSTIN, FOOTBALL OFFICIAL- 9/13/2024, $154.52; RAUSCH, JAKE, FOOTBALL OFFICIAL- 9/13/2024, $136.16; REKER, TONY, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 9/14/2024, $99.04; SAMP, JACOB, FOOTBALL OFFICIAL- 9/13/2024, $161.96; SCHROEDER, AMBER, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $50.00; STITZ, JILL, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL- 8/29/2024, $145.70; VAITH, JASON, FOOTBALL OFFICIAL- 9/13/2024, $161.36; VANDER WAAL, DERRICK, SOCCER OFFICIAL- 9/17/2024, $170.52; VIBORG-HURLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #60-6, CROSS COUNTRY MEET ENTRY FEE- 9/16/2024, $50.00; WAGNER, SCOTT, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL- 9/12/2024, $232.60; WASTE MANAGEMENT, SEPTMEBER 2024 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $754.57;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $12,264.54

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND IMPREST CHECKS

ZELL, MALLORY, PRAXIS EXAMS- REIMBURSEMENT, $336.31;

TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $336.31

TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $12,600.85

Financial Report

            The Business Manager presented a financial report of cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of September 2024 as listed below:

            Cash Balances as of September 30, 2024: General Fund: $288,161.47; Capital Outlay Fund: $1,138,559.50; Special Education Fund: $57,236.95; Food Service Fund: $285,169.66; Driver’s Education Fund: $12,068.52; Preschool Fund: ($4,025.86); Custodial Fund: $50,473.97.

            Expenditures: General Fund: ACH Fees, $22.60; Claims, $82,642.07; Payroll, $313,726.79; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $29,483.49; Special Education Fund: Claims, $9,384.70; Payroll, $60,392.53; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $9,225.86; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $2,483.83; Claims, $74,367.77.

Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $17,202.92; Intermediate Sources, $1,440.41; State Sources, $181,821.47; Federal Sources, $75,576.00; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $3,359.83; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $2,214.47; State Sources, $32,721.00; Federal Sources, $101,983.00; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $25,316.95; Preschool Fund: Local Sources, $5,200.00; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $84,294.74.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

            There were no conflicts of interest.

            Action 25-032: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Clark, to approve the fiscal year 2024 Annual Report. Motion carried.

            Action 25-033: Motion by VanDeBerg, second by Clark, to select board member Wyatt Compton as the Garretson School District’s delegate for the ASBSD delegate assembly. Motion carried.

            A discussion was held on the possibility of a board retreat and the goal setting process. The Board directed Superintendent Johson to set a date with Associated School Boards of South Dakota Board Trainer Wade Pogany for a board retreat. The plan is for the retreat to take place sometime in January 2025.

            The following information item was presented to the Board: Policy GCDB/GDDB: Employee Criminal Background Check.

            The First Readings of the following were presented to the Board as a part of the policy adoption process: Policy KLD: Public Complaints About School Personnel or Procedures, Policy KLD-E: Complaints Regarding Employees or Procedures, Policy DLC-R: Expense Reimbursements and Policy JFCA: Student Dress Code. Policies KLD & KLD-E were tabled as First Readings until the next regular board meeting on November 11, 2024.

            There were no Second Readings.

            Administration provided the Board with five administrative reports:

            a.         Student & Staff Survey Results - Superintendent Johnson reviewed student & staff survey results with the Board.

            b.         Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson informed the Board that the Board received an award from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, recognizing their efforts in educating and training themselves. He then summarized what occurred at the recent staff in-service on October 11. Next, Superintendent Johnson let the Board know that he and Matt Schrank attended a cyber security training. He added that a driver was hired to transport students to and from Sioux Falls each day. Lastly, Superintendent Johnson made the Board aware that Mallory Zell is now certified.

            c.         Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative Report - Board Member Compton mentioned that the quarterly budget was discussed at the most recent Prairie Lakes Cooperative meeting. He added that Conflict of Interest statements were also on the agenda.

            d.         Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director’s Report - Principal Hoekman discussed her elementary principal’s meeting on September 19, along with McKinney-Vento training for staff. She also informed the Board that she met with middle school and high school social studies teachers to begin the social studies curriculum review.

            e.         Middle School/High School Principal’s Report - Principal McGregor congratulated the marching band for their recent successes, including a first place at Arlington on September 26. He then thanked the Garretson Food Center & Coca-Cola for their donations for the hot dog feed after coronation. Principal McGregor informed the Board that the FFA National Convention is October 23-26, and parent-teacher conferences are October 16 from 2-6 p.m. and October 23 from 4-6 p.m. Next, he added that State Senator Tom Pischke is sponsoring senior Eliza Potter for the Legislative Page Program for the upcoming legislative session. Lastly, Principal McGregor made the Board aware that the Build Dakota Roadshow will be coming to the school on November 19.

            Action 25-034: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Clark, to go into executive session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, subsection 2: A Student Matter. Motion carried. The Board entered executive session at 7:23 p.m.

            President Mendoza declared the Board out of executive session at 9:13 p.m.

            Action 25-035: Motion by Compton, second by Clark, to expel a student for a period of one year for violation of school board policy JFCJ, Dangerous Items in the School, effective immediately, and direct the hearing officer to prepare, for the board’s review and approval, findings of fact, conclusions of law and written decision, consistent with the board’s decision. Motion carried.

            Action 25-036: Motion by Nordstrom, second by VanDeBerg, to adjourn at 9:16 p.m. Motion carried.

            *At one point during the meeting, Board Member Nordstrom and the rest of the Board took a moment to recognize Tom Godbey and thank him for his many contributions to the Garretson School District.*

            Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2024.

Natasha Mendoza,

Board President

Jacob Schweitzer,

Business Manager

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

49 CIV 24-3991

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA) 

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Emily Ann Morgan,

For a Change of Name to

Emily Ann Bossman

  49 CIV:24-3991

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Emily Ann Morgan, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Emily Ann Morgan to Emily Ann Bossman.

            On the 12th day of November, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Mandi Mowery, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.

            Dated this 24th Day of Sept., 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the ESTATE OF

BENNY E. OLSON, Deceased.

49 PRO 24-229

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )

: SS

COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA )

In the Matter of the ESTATE OF

BENNY E. OLSON, Deceased.

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

49 PRO 24-229

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

            Notice is given that on August 20, 2024, Tracey Richard Stoll, whose address is 201 E. Lotta St. #4 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ben Olson.

            Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

            Claims must be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative.

Tracey Richard Stoll 201 E. Lotta St #4 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Personal Representative

Mary R. Ash

Ash Law Office, PLLC

5101 S. Nevada Ave., Suite #130 Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 800-1071

Attorney for Personal Representative

Angelia M. Gries

Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts 425 North Dakota Ave

Sioux Falls SD 57104

(605) 367-5900   

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