Public Notices published January 16, 2025

Date:

  • Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Jan. 7, 2025
  • Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-41
  • NOTICE OF HEARING FOR APPLICATION TO TRANSFER RETAIL (ON-SALE) LIQUOR LICENSE
  • Minutes of the City of Garretson for Jan. 6, 2025
    • ORDINANCE NO. 704
    • ORDINANCE NO. 710
    • RESOLUTION 2025-01 2025 SALARIES
    • RESOLUTION 2025-2
  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS
  • Minutes of the Town of Sherman for January 7, 2025
  • NOTICE OF VACANCY MUNICIPALITY OF GARRETSON
  • NOTICE OF VACANCY For the Town of Sherman
  • NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON SCHOOL BOARD GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 49-4

Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Jan. 7, 2025

THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on January 7, 2025, pursuant to adjournment on December 31, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Heisey, 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.

Chair Karsky turned the gavel over to Vice-Chair Beninga.

Presiding Judge Houwman administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Cole Heisey and Dean Karsky.

Vice-Chair Beninga returned the gavel to Chair Karsky. 

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

ELECTION OF 2025 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

2024 Commission Chair Karsky called for nominations for the 2025 Commission Chairperson. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Nominate Dean Karsky as Commission Chairperson for 2025. Roll Call Vote to Elect Dean Karsky as the 2025 Commission Chairperson. By roll call vote:  5 ayes.

Chair Karsky called for nominations for the 2025 Commission Vice-Chairperson. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Nominate Jen Bleyenberg as Commission Vice-Chairperson for 2025. Roll Call Vote to Elect Jen Bleyenberg as the 2025 Commission Vice-Chairperson. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS

Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, was present to report on the proposals received from the Argus Leader, Brandon Valley Journal, Garretson Gazette, Minnehaha Messenger, and the Dakota Scout for designation as official county newspapers. During the 2024 legislative session, SB 152 was approved which includes an annual rate increase of 2% or the index factor, whichever is less, for published legal notices. This will be effective each July 1 moving forward, and the rates provided by each publication for before July 1, 2025, and what the adjusted rates will be for after July 2025. The proposal from the Argus Leader includes a rate of $0.29 per line and $0.23 subsequent pre-July and a rate of $0.2958 per line and $0.2346 subsequent Post-July. The proposals from the Brandon Valley Journal, Garretson Gazette, and Minnehaha Messenger each included a rate of $0.3195 per line for minutes and $0.355 per line for other notes pre-July and a rate of $0.3258 per line for minutes and $0.362 per line for other notices Post-July. The proposal from the Dakota Scout includes a rate of $0.284 per line for minutes and $0.316 per line for other notices pre-July and a rate of $0.2897 per line minutes and $0.3223 per line for other notices Post-July. Garrick Moritz, Garretson Gazette Owner; Lisa Miller, New Century Press General Manager; Jill Meier, Brandon Valley Journal Publisher/General Manager, and Jonathan Ellis, Dakota Scout Co-Founder, were present and stated their appreciation for the consideration of their publications as official newspapers.  MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Designate the Brandon Valley Journal, the Garretson Gazette, the Minnehaha Messenger, and the Dakota Scout as Official Newspaper for Minnehaha County in 2025. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RECORD OF NON-ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS

Upon the request of Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Record the Following Individuals as Non-Elected Departments, as of January 1, 2025: Tom Greco-Commission Office; Chris Lilla-Equalization; Mark Kriens-Facilities; Jacob Maras (Interim)-Highway; Carey Jo Deaver-Human Resources; Kari Benz-Human Services; Monte Watembach-Information Technology; Jamie Gravett-Juvenile Detention Center; Bill Hoskins-Museum; Scott Anderson-Planning & Zoning/Parks; Julie Hofer-Public Advocate; and Traci Smith-Public Defender. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

CORONER APPOINTMENT

Upon the request of Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Appointment of Dr. Kenneth S. Snell for Minnehaha County Coroner for 2025 and Approve Resolution MC25-01. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC25-01
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY CORONER

WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of South Dakota adopted SDCL § 7-7-1.4 which established that the board of county commissioners in a county may appoint, by resolution, a coroner who shall serve at the pleasure of the board; and 

WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners previously appointed Dr. Kenneth S. Snell, a duly qualified medical pathologist, to perform the duties of the Minnehaha County Coroner and to serve in the capacity of Medical Examiner for a one-year term in 2024; and 

WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners wish to re-appoint Dr. Snell in 2025 to satisfy the intent of the statutes for Coroner; and 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners herby appoint Dr. Kenneth S. Snell as Coroner for Minnehaha County for a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2025. 

Dated this 7th day of January, 2025

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION: Dean Karsky
CommissionChair  
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor 
KymChristiansen 
Deputy Auditor

COMMISSIONER SALARY

Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, gave a briefing on the determination of the 2025 salary for the Minnehaha County Commissioners. To accommodate the payroll system, a salary of $36,358.40 for the non-chair Commissioners and $37,876.80 for the Chair would be a divisible number for the 26 pay periods in 2025. This would be an increase of 5.5% for the Commissioners. The payroll budget, as adopted in September 2024, already includes funds supporting a 3% increase for the Commissioners with a recognition that an additional increase could be absorbed through other budget sources. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Elect a Salary and Approve Resolution MC25-02. 5 ayes.

Resolution MC 25-02 
A RESOLUTION TO ELECT SALARY, RATHER THAN PER DIEM METHOD OF PAYMENT TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND SET THE 2025 ANNUAL SALARY AT $36,358.40 EXCEPT FOR THE SALARY OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHICH WILL BE SET AT $37,876.80
    WHEREAS, during the first regular business meeting of 2025 the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners, the Board considered and approved the following action regarding Commission salaries; 
    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, pursuant to SDCL 7-7-5 the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners set the following salaries for Commissioners: 

1. The 2025 annual salaries for the four part-time non-chair Commissioners will be $36,358.40; 2.  The 2025 annual salary for the part-time Chairperson of the Board of Commission will be $37,876.80.

Dated this 7th Day of January, 2025
APPROVED BY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Dean Karsky 
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:  Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Heisey requested that bills for approval be removed from the consent agenda to immediately following the Opportunity for Public Comment for more discussion on two invoices. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:

Commission Meeting Minutes for December 31, 2024

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

December 2024 Building Permit Report  

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Service Report for December 2024

Routine Personnel Actions

New Hires

1. Olivia Larson, Paralegal for the Public Defender's Office, at $28.82/hour (161) effective 1/08/2025.

Step Increases

1. Megan Carlson, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $28.68/hour (14/4) effective 12/14/2024.

2. Lindy DeGroot, Corrections System Operator for the Jail, at $24.13/hour (10/5) effective 12/14/2024.

3. William Mattocks, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 12/14/2024

Special Personnel Actions

1. To hire Cynthia Jepsen as a variable hour Assistant Treasurer in the Treasurer's Office, at $44.96/hour effective 1/21/2025.

2. To reclassify a vacant Accountant in the Treasurer's Office to Senior Accounting Technician.

To record significant employee anniversaries for January, 2025: 5 years-Bryan Brink, Christopher Bryan, Jessica Lichty, Scott McGaha, Jeanne Rivera, Stephen Wilcox; 15 years-Scott Berg, Rhett Bye, Duane King, Cara Nadolski; 20 years-Scott Anderson, Randy Fods, Carrie Mees-Burt, Miranda Petersen; 25 years-Julie Tighe; 30 years-Mary Baker. 

To record volunteers in County Departments for December 2024. This list is on file at Human Resources. 

Notices and Requests  

Authorize the Auditor to Publish Notice of Hearing for Application to Transfer Retail (on-sale) Liquor License to Nineteen Flags, LLC.  

Notice from the SD State Historical Society that Effting Grocery, 100 S Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, has been Placed on the SD State Register of Historic Places 

Authorize the Chair to Sign Letter of Support for Southeastern Behavioral Health (on behalf of the Second Circuit Treatment Courts) as Part of its Application for the Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program

MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY LICENSE

Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, was present for the public hearing to consider the issuance of a Medical Cannabis Dispensary License in Minnehaha County. The Auditor's Office received one application for the one available Medical Cannabis Dispensary License. The license would allow for the operations of a medical cannabis dispensary in rural Minnehaha County. The application was received from Genesis Farms, LLC. The dispensary location selected by the applicant required a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to be issued to allow for the dispensary to be located at the requested location. The Minnehaha County Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 25, 2024, to consider the CUP application, which was subsequently approved. In addition, there were no appeals on filed regarding the CUP. 
    Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. Daniel Schuttloffel, proponent, spoke in support of the issuing of the license and provided an update regarding the plans for the business. There were no opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.

MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Issue Medical Cannabis License for Genesis Farms, LLC. Effective January 7, 2025. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RURAL ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AWARD

Jacob Maras, Interim Highway Superintendent, presented on the potential award of Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2021 South Dakota Legislative session with an initial allocation of $25 Million to be awarded through FY2024. As part of the program, Minnehaha County currently has $942,554.87 available to award for eligible projects. Edison, Grand Meadow, Logan, Red Rock, Split Rock, Valley Springs, and Wall Lake Townships submitted applications for a total request of $1,289,036.00. Edison Township requested Rural Access Infrastructure Funding in the amount of $40,636.00 with a Township share of $10,158.00. Split Rock Township requested Rural Access Infrastructure Funding in the amount of $316,480.00 with a Township share of $79,120.00. Logan Township requested Rural Access Infrastructure Funding in the amount of $287,960.00 with a Township share of $71,990.00. Grand Meadow requested Rural Access Infrastructure Funding in the amount of $263,120.00 with a Township share of $65,780.00. Wall Lake Township requested Rural Access Infrastructure Funding in the amount of $24,000.00 with a Township share of $6.000.00. Valley Springs requested Rural Access Infrastructure Funding in the amount of $11,680.00 with a Township share of $2.920.00. Red Rock Township requested Rural Access Infrastructure Funding in the amount of $297,160.00 with a Township share of $74,290.00. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Award Rural Access Infrastructure Funding to Edison, Split Rock, Logan, Grand Meadow, and Wall Lake Townships for a Total of $932,196.00. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

ELECTION RESOLUTIONS

Upon the request of Leah Anderson, Auditor, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve Resolution MC25-03 to Establish Rates of Pay for Election Workers and Rental Rates for Polling Locations for the 2025 Election Cycle. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. Public comment was received from Michael Stangeland. 

RESOLUTION MC25-03
TO ESTABLISH RATES OF PAY FOR ELECTION WORKERS AND RENTAL RATE FOR POLLING LOCATIONS

WHEREAS, it may be necessary to appoint election officials in 2025; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 12-15-11, the fee paid to election officials shall be established annually by the Board of County Commissioners at its first meeting in January; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners that for the year 2025, election officials shall be paid as follows:

Precinct Superintendent         $250.00 per day

Precinct Deputy                $200.00 per day

Absentee Precinct Superintendent          $18.50 per hour

Absentee Board, Absentee Assistants, Resolution Board       $17.00 per hour

 and Counting Center Assistants

Precinct setup (Paid to Supt. & Deputy)          $15.00 per session

Precinct tear down (Paid to Supt. & Deputy)        $15.00 per session

Election School attendance paid to all attendees.         $25.00 flat rate

Usage of Personal Cell phone at Precinct         $10.00 flat rate

Mileage reimbursement for delivering pollbooks and ballot boxes        SDCL 12-15-11

Post-Election Audit Board (Training & Conducting Audit)       $18.00 per hour

 (ARSD 05:02:23:15)

Rate of rent for polling locations.       $200 flat rate

Dated this 7th day of January, 2025. 
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair 
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor

Upon the request of Leah Anderson, Auditor, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Approve Resolution MC25-04 Establishing Record of 2025 Minnehaha County Designated Polling Places. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC25-04
ESTABLISH RECORD OF 2025 MINNEHAHA COUNTY DESIGNATED POLLING PLACES
    WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL § 12-12-1 and § 12-14-1 the County Auditor shall give notice of all designated polling places prior to any election he or she is charged with conducting, and

WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office intends to make a record of all designated polling places in the County for 2025 elections, now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Minnehaha County Commission that the following locations will serve as polling places in 2025:

Precinct    Polling Place  Address

01-04      Active Generations – Main Campus  2300 W 46th St

01-05      Active Generations – Main Campus  2300 W 46th St

01-06      Sunnycrest United Methodist Church   4801 W 41st St

01-09      Peace Lutheran Church   5509 W 41st St

01-10      LifeChange Church 6300 W 41st St

01-17      LifeChange Church 6300 W 41st St

01-19      De Dios Es El Poder Church 1605 W 51st St

02-01      De Dios Es El Poder Church 1605 W 51st St

02-02      Southern Hills United Methodist Church 3400 E 49th St

02-03      Morningside Community Center   2400 S Bahnson Ave

02-06      Westminster Presbyterian Church 3801 E 26th St

02-08      Embrace Church 2800 E 57th St

02-09      Embrace Church 2800 E 57th St

02-14      Gloria Dei Lutheran Church  5500 E 57th St

02-17      Gloria Dei Lutheran Church  5500 E 57th St

02-18      Eastside Baptist Church  6101 E 49th St

03-01      First Presbyterian Church 2300 S West Ave

03-05      SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc   1600 W Russell St

03-09      Saint Michael’s Catholic Church    1600 S Marion Rd

03-10      Good News Church 1800 S Valley View Rd

03-11      Church at the Gate 6820 W 26th St

03-12      Career & Technical Education Academy 4700 W Career Cir

03-13      Kuehn Park Community Center 2801 S Valley View Rd

03-14      George McGovern Middle School  6221 W Maple St

03-15      Connection Church 2201 S Marion Rd

03-16      Memorial Middle School   1401 S Sertoma Ave

03-17      Memorial Middle School   1401 S Sertoma Ave

03-18      George McGovern Middle School  6221 W Maple St

03-19      Prairie West Library 7630 W 26th St

03-20      McCrossan Visitor Center 47135 260th St

04-02      Emmanuel Baptist Church   1600 E 12th St

04-03      East Side Lutheran Church (Barn) 1300 E 10th St

04-04      Wesley United Methodist Church  1700 E 6th St

04-05      The Word of Life Pentecostal Church   3513 N 10th Ave

04-06      Faith Lutheran Church 601 N Cliff Ave

04-07      Kenny Anderson Community Center 3701 E 3rd St

04-08      Saint Lambert’s Catholic Church  1000 S Bahnson Ave

04-09      Grace Lutheran Church   3300 E 18th St

04-10      Active Generations – East Campus   5500 E Active Generations Pl

04-11      Wild Flower Presbyterian Church  4800 E 6th St

04-12      Hilltop United Methodist Church   1312 S Bahnson Ave

04-13      Grace Lutheran Church   3300 E 18th St

04-15      Lord of Life Lutheran Church   2600 S Sycamore Ave

04-16      The Word of Life Pentecostal Church   3513 N 10th Ave

04-17      Ben Reifel Middle School 6700 E 41st St

04-18      Ben Reifel Middle School 6700 E 41st St

04-19      Kenny Anderson Community Center 3701 E 3rd St

05-01      First Lutheran Church 327 S Dakota Ave

05-02      First Lutheran Church 327 S Dakota Ave

05-03      Zion Lutheran Church 1400 S Duluth Ave

05-04      DakotAbilities 1116 S 4th Ave

05-06      Hope Lutheran Church 1700 S Cliff Ave

05-07      All Souls Church 2222 S Cliff Ave

05-08      Instructional Planning Center   201 E 38th St

05-09      Our Savior's Lutheran Church  909 W 33rd St

05-10      First Presbyterian Church 2300 S West Ave

05-12      Instructional Planning Center   201 E 38th St

05-15      Sioux Falls Downtown Library  200 N Dakota Ave

05-16      Sioux Falls Downtown Library  200 N Dakota Ave

05-18      Faith Family Church 127 N Spring Ave

05-19      Saint Mark's Lutheran Church  2001 S Elmwood Ave

05-20      Oyate Community Center   2421 W 15th St

05-21      Trinity Baptist Church 2400 W 18th St

05-22      SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc   1600 W Russell St

05-23      Sioux Falls Downtown Library  200 N Dakota Ave

VP-1    Valley Springs American Legion Club 615 Broadway Ave (Valley Springs)

VP-2    Split Rock Fire Station 7201 E Arrowhead Pkwy

VP-3    Brandon Municipal Golf Course 2100 E Aspen Blvd (Brandon)

VP-4    Mapleton Township Hall  47419 258th St (Renner)

VP-5    Brandon City Hall - Council Chambers   308 S Main Ave (Brandon)

VP-6    Risen Hope Baptist Church  8545 W 26th St

VP-7    Hartford Senior Center   119 N Main Ave (Hartford)

VP-8    Humboldt Community Center  201 S Main St (Humboldt)

VP-9    Baltic Elementary (Old) Gymnasium  500 3rd St (Baltic)

VP-10      American Legion 504 N Main Ave (Garretson)

VP-11      Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids 701 N Orleans Ave (Dell Rapids)

VP-13      Taopi Community Hall 102 E 3rd St (Colton)

VP-15      Brandon Fire Station  401 N Sioux Blvd (Brandon)

VP-16      Crooks Community Center  701 S West Ave (Crooks)

VP-17      Wall Lake Township Hall  26452 463rd Ave (Hartford)

VP-21      Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids 701 N Orleans Ave (Dell Rapids)

Dated this 7th day of January, 2025                    
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor 
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Cindy Meyer, Hartford, SD, ‌spoke about concerns with the election data transfer during the April 9th ‌election. 
    Kathy Sullivan, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about getting answers to questions that are raised during Public Comment and concerns with the meeting ‌time. 
    Michael Stangeland, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about election ‌observations especially the work for ‌the process of absentee ballots.

Jennifer Foss, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about looking forward to finding solutions to the various concerns raised by the ‌public.

BILLS TO BE PAID

Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, asked questions regarding bills to be paid to the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners and South Dakota Association of County Officials. Commission Administrative Officer Greco and Chair Karsky explained the what the bills were for and how the county benefits from membership in the organization. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley to Approve the Bills to be Paid Totaling $1,657,691.45. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
    2 GUYS ON THE MOVE Amounts Held For Others $1833.8, 3D SPECIALTIES INC Sign Supply Inventory $882.46, A TO Z WORLD LANGUAG Interpreters $100, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $512.71, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $36.95, ABN ARMY SURPLUS COR Uniform Allowance $200, ACCREDITATION AUDIT Subscriptions $150, ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS Records Storage $1250, ADVANCED MOVING LLC Homeless Initiatives $435, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $602.74, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $352.86, AIRWAY SERVICE INC HIDTA Grant $59.05, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $4787.1, ANDERSON, AUBREY Business Travel $20, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1539.98, APPEARA Program Activities $113.83, AUTOMATIC BUILDING C Building Repairs & Maintenance $462.25, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $7767, AVERA MCKENNAN Other Medical Services $4350.39, AVI SYSTEMS INC Data Processing Equipment $28279.06, BANGS,MCCULLEN,BUTLE Attorney Fees $1529.5, BARNETT LEWIS FUNERA Burials $2000, BAYCOM INC Data Processing Equipment $15041.5, BOOTH, BRAD Attorney Fees $4275, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $195.11, CENTURYLINK Data Communications $2021.27, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $272.6, CHAGOLLA, ALBERT Interpreters $236, CHAPEL HILL FUNERAL Burials $2000, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $182.5, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $47.3, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $1140, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $22748.59, CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL Contract Services $458046.19, DAKOTA EMBALMING & T Transportation $23016, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $595.04, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Parts Inventory $174.86, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Small Tools & Shop Supplies $1549.43, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Truck Repairs & Maintenance $385.64, DAKOTA RIDGE Miscellaneous Expense $150, DARRELL JONAS Uniform Allowance $79.99, DEANS DISTRIBUTING Gas Oil & Diesel $301.65, DECASTRO LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $1380, DINGES PARTNERS GROU Volunteer Pers Items $4076, DON MCKENNA Program Activities $100, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $42.9, EICH LAW OFFICE LLC Attorney Fees $3013, EL PASO COUNTY SHERI Return Of Service $43.05, ELECTION SYSTEMS & S Software/Licensing $75, ETTERMAN ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $91.54, FASTENAL COMPANY Sign Supply Inventory $246.36, FASTENAL COMPANY Small Tools & Shop Supplies $159.22, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Interest $257.41, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Principal $3696.01, FIT MY FEET Uniform Allowance $100, FLEETPRIDE INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $385.61, FORTY ONE Miscellaneous Expense $100, FOX, DANIEL Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $292.25, GANNETT MEDIA CORP Publishing Fees $1445.13, GIRTON ADAMS Road Maint & Material $87.5, GLORY HOUSE Miscellaneous Expense $40, GOEBEL PRINTING INC Printing/Forms $3406.96, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $139.9, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $584, GRAINGER Bridge Repair & Maintenance $327.1, GRIESE LAW FIRM Attorney Fees $69, GUNDERSON, GEOFF Program Activities $150, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $343, HARTFORD'S BEST PAIN Automotive/Small Equipment $10979.38, HEARTLAND FUNERAL HO Burials $2000, HORIZON APARTMENTS Miscellaneous Expense $100, IMEG CORP Architects & Engineers $1489.26, INTEGRATED TECHNOLOG Data Processing Supplies $950, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $1784.56, ISI LLC Interpreters $100, JAYMAR Printing/Forms $862.8, JCL SOLUTIONS Inmate Supplies $2861.5, JCL SOLUTIONS Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $3329.03, JEO CONSULTING GROUP Architects & Engineers $25215.83, JIM BORK ENTERPRISES Office Supplies $938, JOHNSON CONTROLS INC Professional Services $2439.84, JOHNSON, RICHARD L Child Defense Attorney $2632.46, KATTERHAGEN, MARK Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $51, KENNEDY PIER & LOFTU Attorney Fees $218.5, KIND, ARN Program Activities $1167.08, KNECHT, ANDREW J Attorney Fees $4105.5, KNECHT, ANDREW J Child Defense Attorney $6612.3, KRUSE LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $3397, LACEY RENTALS INC Lease-Rental Agreement $135, LARSON, VALERIE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $51, LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $463.29, LEDD PROPERTIES LLC Welfare Rent $400, LEWNO LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $272.19, LICKIDESPLIT CAR CLE Automotive/Small Equipment $200, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $2080.88, LUTHER, JEFF Medical Director $2750, MALLOY ELECTRIC Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $81.06, MALLOY ELECTRIC Parts Inventory $43.24, MCE QUEST ENGINEERIN Parts Inventory $170.63, MCE QUEST ENGINEERIN Truck Repairs & Maintenance $5143.91, MICHEAL'S PURPLE PET Building Repairs & Maintenance $165, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $6035.66, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Amounts Held For Others $117.39, MIDSTATES UNIFORM & Uniform Allowance $76, MIDWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $17855.27, MIDWEST ALARM COMPAN Maintenance Contracts $1279.58, MIDWEST ALARM COMPAN Professional Services $1279.58, MIDWEST CARD & ID SO Safety & Rescue Equipment $1500, MILLER, FRANCES F Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $64, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY Tea-Ellis Range $60, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY Water - Sewer $60, MINNEHAHA CONSERVATI Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $1413.75, NAPA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $230.03, NAPA AUTO PARTS Parts Inventory $23.96, NAPA AUTO PARTS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $110.16, NAVEX GLOBAL INC Maintenance Contracts $7327.4, NGUYEN, LAM Interpreters $60, NICHOLSON LAW Child Defense Attorney $368, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Safety & Rescue Equipment $42.74, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Small Equipment Purchases $299.98, OFFICE DEPOT INC Data Processing Supplies $120.77, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Attorney Fees $1216.28, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Child Defense Attorney $7138.08, OLSON, MICHAEL Investigators Expenses $8.04, OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE S Automotive/Small Equipment $381.88, OVERHEAD DOOR COMPAN Building Repairs & Maintenance $270.41, PANTHER GRAPHICS LLC Publishing Fees $917, PARAGON HEALTH & WEL Blood Withdrawal $4680, PAYTON, ARISTARCHUS Business Travel $308.2, PENNINGTON COUNTY Extradition & Evidence $5080.9, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $4964.5, PRECISE MRM LLC Subscriptions $320, PRECISION KIOSK TECH Testing Supplies $4500, PRICE, THOMAS L Psych Evals $6000, QE LLC Welfare Rent $700, RDO CONSTRUCTION EQU Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $185.09, RED WING OF SIOUX FA Special Projects $175, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Professional Services $81.88, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $2848.6, REYNOLDS LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $5914.4, RINGING SHIELD,NICHO Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $797.5, RISTY, MAXINE J Court Reporters $510.6, SAFE HOME LTD PTNRSH Rent Subsidies $10702, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Child Care Items $46.92, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Clinics - Auxiliary Services $161.76, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Memberships $49.81, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Miscellaneous Expense $114.8, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Other Supplies $224.28, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Professional Services $249.28, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH School Lunch Program $122.93, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Supplemental Food $659.55, SANFORD Clinics - Auxiliary Services $12600, SANFORD Other Medical Services $9967.91, SANFORD CLINIC Contract Services $30101.46, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $873, SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR Jail Repairs & Maintenance $3592.71, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY C Memberships $48034, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Memberships $14385.54, SD ASSOC OF CRIMINAL Memberships $1500, SD STATE'S ATTORNEYS Memberships $3250, SDML WORKERS COMPENS Workers Compensation $549593, SECOG Miscellaneous Expense $27211, SHORT, JILL A Interpreters $100, SHYAM SLEEP INN Motels $108, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Miscellaneous Expense $12500, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $323.53, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Tea-Ellis Range $242.18, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $3514, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $908, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Blood/Chemical Analysis $11250, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Furniture & Office Equipment $5576.59, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $154, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Printing/Forms $53.95, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Witness Fees/Expenses $2000, STRIDE BANK Return Of Service $20, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $32596.43, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $768.29, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $396.94, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $1777.19, SUNSET LAW ENFORCEME Ammunition $2219.94, TAFOLLA, MIRANDA RAE Court Reporters $144.3, THELIN CENTER APARTM Miscellaneous Expense $50, THOMPSON, PAIGE Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $250, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Legal Research $2357.94, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Subscriptions $474.84, Travis Donelan Business Travel $99.83, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $2774.5, TSCHETTER & ADAMS LA Attorney Fees $2496.9, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $649.98, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $1260, U.S. VENTURE HOLDING Parts Inventory $1219.09, ULINE Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $147.13, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $33.64, US FOODS INC Professional Services $1461.5, VER BEEK, KELSEY Child Defense Attorney $2288.46, WADLEY, DARIN Program Activities $300, WALL LAKE SANITARY D Water - Sewer $90, WHITTIER APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $422, WILLOWS EAST COMMONS Welfare Rent $603.7, WILLOWS EDGE Miscellaneous Expense $50, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $39853.1, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $19.39, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $100, YELLOW ROBE, LUTHER ICWA Professional Services $33709.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

Commissioner Bleyenberg spoke about the upcoming legislative breakfast and meeting with the director of the Juvenile Detention Center. 

Commission Kippley spoke about working with Lincoln County on that County's need for indigent defense and potential opportunity for collaboration.

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:15 a.m. 5 ayes.

Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 11:07 a.m.

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to adjourn at 11:08 a.m. 5 ayes.

The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-41

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Austin Mayer, For a Change of Name to Austin David Stirling.

49CIV:25-41

Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Austin David Mayer, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Austin David Mayer to Austin David Stirling.

On the 25th day of Febuary, 2025, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Clapper, 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 re- quested.

Dated this 6th Day of January, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by, Cathy Arant Clerk of Court.

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NOTICE OF HEARING FOR APPLICATION TO TRANSFER RETAIL (ON-SALE) LIQUOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held before the Minnehaha County Commission at the Commission Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, at or after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to consider an application to transfer a Retail (on-sale) Liquor License for the remainder of the 2024 licensing period as set forth below:

FROM: Garretson Sportsman’s Club  

TO: Nineteen Flags, LLC d/b/a Mapleton Golf Club. 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S1/2 SE1/4 (Ex Tr 1 Laurel Ridge Addn & H-1 & H-2) 23-102-49 Mapleton Township; N1/2 NE1/4 26-102-49 Mapleton Township; SE1/4 NE1/4 26-102-49 Mapleton Township; SW1/4 NE1/4 25-102-49 Mapleton Township

At which time and place anyone interested may appear to file objections to the granting of the same.

Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 7th day of January, 2025.

Leah Anderson, County Auditor

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Minutes of the City of Garretson for Jan. 6, 2025

City of Garretson

January 6th, 2025

The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Garretson American Legion with Mayor Bruce Brown presiding.

6:30 P.M. Mayor Brown called the regular meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:   Bruce Brown – Mayor

Alysha Kientopf – Ward I

Ryan Story – Ward I - absent

Dave Bonte – Ward II - absent

Matthew Jacobson – Ward II

Jackie Rotert – Ward III

Brayden Beaner -- Ward III

Kaitlyn Steinhoff – Student Advisory Council

Alexis Potter – Student Advisory Council

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Jordan Doane, JR Hofer, Chris Fields, Carrie Moritz, Dane Ekdom, Sam Johnson, Rollie Peschon, Joyce Peschon, John Neukirchen, and Kurtis Nelson. (NOTE:  All attendees hereinafter to be referred to by last name and first initials when necessary)

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

A. Agenda – 01-06-2025 Regular Meeting      

B. Claims Approved Dated 01-06-2025

C. Minutes 12-02-2024 Regular Meeting, Minutes 12-17-2024 Special Meeting

Council member Rotert motioned to approve agenda items with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

MONTHLY REPORT OF VOUCHERS PROCESSED

FOR JANUARY 6th, 2025, REGULAR MEETING

Report Title   Claims Report         Period   12/03/2024 To 01/03/2025            

Vendor Name References Invoice Amount  Transaction # Date

ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYABLE 101-21740  

SDRS Retirement $ 255.15      12/03/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 591.02      12/12/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 579.10      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYABLE $ 1,425.27  

ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB 602-21740  

SDRS Retirement $ 798.83      12/03/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 257.40      12/12/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 245.56      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB $ 1,301.79  

ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB 604-21740  

SDRS Retirement $ 798.83      12/03/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 257.40      12/12/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 245.56      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB $ 1,301.79  

ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB 617-21740  

SDRS Retirement $ 798.83      12/03/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 257.26      12/12/2024

SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM  Payroll Run $ 245.50      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB $ 1,301.59  

Services & Fees 617-4380-422 

FIRST BANK & TRUST Utility Collection $ 33.34 40044  12/10/2024

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT  City Hall Printer  $ 41.45 40077  01/01/2025

SECOG  2025 SECOG Dues $ 582.75  40060  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 657.54 

Services & Fees 602-4335-422 

FIRST BANK & TRUST Utility Collection $ 33.33 40044  12/10/2024

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT  City Hall Printer  $ 41.44 40077  01/01/2025

SECOG  2025 SECOG Dues $ 582.75  40060  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 657.52 

Services & Fees 604-43250-422

FIRST BANK & TRUST Utility Collection $ 33.33 40044  12/10/2024

GEOTEK ENG & TESTING SERV INC   Testing-4th St   $ 679.50  40040  12/10/2024

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT  City Hall Printer  $ 41.44 40077  01/01/2025

SECOG  2025 SECOG Dues $ 582.75  40060  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 1,337.02  

Machinery & Equipment 101-4312-434  

SANITATION PRODUCTS CO Street Sweeper Eq. $ 270.00  40035  12/10/2024

BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY 926 Wheel Loader $ 33,987.61 40076  01/01/2025

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 37,620.11

Services & Fees 211-4653-422 

SOUTHEAST SD TOURISM 2025 Fees $ 1,750.00   40033  12/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 1,750.00  

Supplies & Materials 101-4192-426

WINSTEAD, DOUG  Reimbursement Req   $ 138.05  40031  12/10/2024

MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST  Office Supplies-PW $ 49.45 40068  01/01/2025

MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST  Office Supplies-Shop  $ 36.48 40068  01/01/2025

Team Lab  Shop Supplies $ 263.15  40057  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials   $ 487.13 

ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - FICA 101-21710 

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 843.58      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 206.54      12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 790.24      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - FICA $ 1,840.36  

ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - WTHHLD 101-21730

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 367.49      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 297.05      12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 359.04      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - WTHHLD  $ 1,023.58  

ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA 602-21710  

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 299.20      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 85.72    12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 291.52      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA $ 676.44 

ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH 602-21730  

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 129.14      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 123.25      12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 124.71      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH $ 377.10 

ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA 604-21710  

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 317.26      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 85.72    12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 315.70      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA $ 718.68 

ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH 604-21730  

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 129.71      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 123.25      12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 129.28      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH $ 382.24 

ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA 617-21710  

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 299.24      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 85.72    12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 291.44      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA $ 676.40 

ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH 617-21730  

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 129.11      12/12/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 123.25      12/18/2024

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES)  Payroll Run $ 124.70      12/26/2024

GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH $ 377.06 

ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABLE 101-21750

AFLAC  Supplemental Insurance  $ 53.58    12/15/2024

DELTA DENTAL  Dental Insurance $ 61.10 40073  01/01/2025

HEALTH POOL OF SD  Health Ins  $ 479.33  40069  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABLE   $ 594.01 

ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL 617-21750  

AFLAC  Supplemental Insurance  $ 134.58     12/15/2024

DELTA DENTAL  Dental Insurance $ 101.84  40073  01/01/2025

HEALTH POOL OF SD  Health Ins  $ 1,980.74   40069  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL $ 2,217.16  

Supplies & Materials 101-4520-426

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON   Park Supplies $ 7.57  40053  12/16/2024

MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST  Parks Supplies   $ 50.42 40051  12/16/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials   $ 57.99

Supplies & Materials 617-4381-42612

CLAYTON ENERGY  Nov 24 Commodity    $ 24,575.22     12/19/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials   $ 24,575.22

Computer Software 101-4142-4341  

GWORKS   Software Services  $ 1,594.00   40052  12/16/2024

GWORKS   Accounting Software  $ 5,611.25   40070  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Computer Software $ 7,205.25  

Computer Software 604-42350-4341

GWORKS   Software Services  $ 3,158.17   40052  12/16/2024

GL Account Total - Computer Software $ 3,158.17  

Computer Software 617-4380-4341  

GWORKS   Software Services  $ 3,437.83   40052  12/16/2024

RAZTECH   IT Services $ 467.43  40049  12/16/2024

GWORKS   Accounting Software  $ 5,611.25   40070  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Computer Software $ 9,516.51  

Repairs & Maintenance 101-4317-425

MIDWEST TRUCK REPAIR, LLC  Plow Truck Maint.   $ 1,014.94   40050  12/16/2024

GL Account Total - Repairs & Maintenance   $ 1,014.94  

Utility Services 101-4324-428  

SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY   Rubble Site Elec.    $ 75.67 40048  12/16/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services  $ 75.67

Utility Services 101-4316-428  

XCEL Streetlights   $ 1,792.51   40047  12/16/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services  $ 1,792.51  

Services & Fees 101-4520-422 

3D SECURITY INC   Security Cam Repairs  $ 55.00 40078  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 55.00

Services & Fees 101-4192-422 

3D SECURITY INC   Security Cam Repairs  $ 55.00 40078  01/01/2025

DANIELSON, LINDA Cleaning Services   $ 160.00  40075  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 215.00 

Services & Fees 101-4142-422 

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT  City Hall Printer  $ 41.44 40077  01/01/2025

SECOG  2025 SECOG Dues $ 582.75  40060  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 624.19 

Machinery & Equipment 101-4192-434  

BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY 926 Wheel Loader $ 33,987.61 40076  01/01/2025

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 37,350.11

Machinery & Equipment 101-4317-434  

BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY 926 Wheel Loader $ 33,987.61 40076  01/01/2025

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

STURDEVANT'S AUTO PARTS  Sander Parts  $ 46.95 40058  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 37,397.06

Machinery & Equipment 604-43250-434

BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY 926 Wheel Loader $ 33,987.61 40076  01/01/2025

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 37,350.11

Machinery & Equipment 101-4520-434  

BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY 926 Wheel Loader $ 33,987.61 40076  01/01/2025

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 37,350.11

Machinery & Equipment 617-4380-434  

BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY 926 Wheel Loader $ 33,987.63 40076  01/01/2025

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION  Meter Reader Supplies $ 74.20 40067  01/01/2025

SHANE SMITH Nat Gas Truck Repairs $ 680.00  40059  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 38,104.33

Machinery & Equipment 602-4335-434  

BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY 926 Wheel Loader $ 33,987.61 40076  01/01/2025

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION  Meter Reader Supplies $ 74.20 40067  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 37,424.31

Machinery and Equipment 101-4512-434

DEANDA AUTO SALES INC  PW/Parks Truck $ 3,362.50   40074  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Machinery and Equipment   $ 3,362.50  

ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL 604-21750  

DELTA DENTAL  Dental Insurance $ 101.83  40073  01/01/2025

HEALTH POOL OF SD  Health Ins  $ 1,980.73   40069  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL $ 2,082.56  

ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL 602-21750  

DELTA DENTAL  Dental Insurance $ 101.83  40073  01/01/2025

HEALTH POOL OF SD  Health Ins  $ 1,980.73   40069  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL $ 2,082.56  

Services & Fees 101-4121-422 

FIRST DAKOTA TITLE  Parcel Legal Desc.  $ 159.30  40072  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 159.30 

Publishing 101-4113-423  

GARRETSON GAZETTE Publishing  $ 337.76  40071  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Publishing  $ 337.76 

Computer Software 602-4335-4341  

GWORKS   Accounting Software  $ 5,611.25   40070  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Computer Software $ 5,611.25  

Computer Software 604-43250-4341

GWORKS   Accounting Software  $ 5,611.25   40070  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Computer Software $ 5,611.25  

Services & Fees 101-4210-422 

MINNEHAHA COUNTY SHERIFF Q1-2025   $ 24,165.57 40066  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 24,165.57

Supplies & Materials 101-4142-426

QUILL CORPORATION  Office Supplies-CH  $ 43.95 40065  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials   $ 43.95

Supplies & Materials 602-4334-426

PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY Water Testing   $ 30.00 40063  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials   $ 30.00

Services & Fees 101-4312-422 

SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION   5th St Bridge Inspec.  $ 519.45  40062  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 519.45 

Supplies & Materials 604-43250-426 

Team Lab  Lagoon Treatment $ 217.35  40057  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials   $ 217.35 

Repairs & Maintenance 101-4192-425

TRI-STATE DOOR   Garage Door Repairs   $ 516.50  40056  01/01/2025

WINSTEAD, DOUG  City Hall Repairs $ 7.30  40055  01/01/2025

GL Account Total - Repairs & Maintenance   $ 523.80 

Report Total  $ 374,736.57  

December 2024 Wage Report

Salaries and Wages 101-4142-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $1,140.69

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $286.89         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $1,042.06

Salaries and Wages 101-4192-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $1,051.27

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $273.27         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $1,051.27

Salaries and Wages 101-4232-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $857.25

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $141.80         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $398.25

Salaries and Wages 101-4312-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $1,169.27

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $273.34         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $1,209.27

Salaries and Wages 101-4317-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $390.29

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $101.48         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $390.29

Salaries and Wages 101-4520-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $1,405.26

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $273.34         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $1,525.26

Salaries and Wages 602-4335-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $2,191.96

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $560.25         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $2,093.33

Salaries and Wages 604-43250-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $2,309.96

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $560.25         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $2,251.33

Salaries and Wages 617-4380-411

    12-12-2024         PR9095    $2,191.96

    12-18-2024         PR9188    $560.25         

    12-26-2024         PR9281    $2,093.31

PUBLIC COMMENT: none

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  Natural Gas Report – Dreckman advised council gas prices at $1.33 per ccf. Council member Rotert motioned to approve with a second from council member Beaner. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

  Finance – Dreckman presented balances to council for review and advised of insurance change to SDPAA

  Street/Maintenance/Parks – Doane gave update on natural gas training and water conference he would be attending. Hofer gave update on planning for spring and summer season and advised 27 open building permits.

  Code Enforcement – Hofer gave update on behalf of officer.

  Economic Development – Fields gave update on plans for the new year.

  Emergency Services (Garretson Fire, Minnehaha CO Sheriff, Garretson Ambulance) – no one in attendance for GFD or Sheriff Dept. 287 calls in 2024 for Garretson ambulance

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:

  Ordinance 704 – Amending Speed Limits – second reading – Mayor Brown presented ordinance for second reading. Council discussion ensued and council member Rotert motioned to approve ordinance as presented with a second from council member Jacobson. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO. 704

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70.07 OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA, THAT SECTION 70.07, Speed Limits, OF THE GARRETSON TRAFFFIC REGULATIONS ORDINANCES (AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 194 and passed on September 14, 1942), IS AMENDED IN ITS ENTIRETY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 70.07 Speed Limits

(A)   The city council is authorized and empowered to determine and establish upon any street or highway within the city or any part thereof, limited speed zones which speed limit shall constitute the maximum speed at which any person may drive or operate any vehicle upon such zoned street or highway or portion thereof so zoned, and on which highway the maximum speed permissible in the zone has been conspicuously posted by signs adopted by the city council.

(B)   The beginning of such limited speed zones shall be indicated by signs showing the speed limits.

(C)   Except as may otherwise be provided by this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive any vehicle at a rate of speed greater than the following:

(1)   Twenty (20) miles per hour within any business district;

(2)   Twenty (20) miles per hour within any residence district;

(3)   Ten (10) miles per hour on an alley;

(4)   Twenty (20) miles per hour on the entire length of Dows Street;

(5)   Twenty-five (25) miles per hour on 5th Street from 485th Avenue (Highway 11) within the industrial and agricultural districts;

(6)   The appropriate legal maximums established by state law on all other unmarked streets and highways within the city shall be effective.

(D)   It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive any vehicle at a speed greater than fifteen (15) miles per hour when passing a school during recess or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours for such school.

(E)   The speed limit set out in this article shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles when responding to emergency calls, provided the drivers thereof sound audible signals by siren or horn and two (2) red lights are displayed to the front, or a flashing red light is displayed on top of said car so as to be plainly visible to all traffic in the area. This provision shall not relieve the drive of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the street nor shall it protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequence of a reckless disregard of the safety of others.

(F)   No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.

Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are herby repealed. This ordinance shall be in full force and effects from and after its approval, adoption and publication as provided by law.

Adopted this 6th day of January 2025.

Bruce Brown Mayor, City of Garretson

Attest:

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer, City of Garretson

Seal

First Reading:  December 2nd 2024

Second Reading & Adoption: January 6th 2025
Publication: 1-16-25 
Effective Date:

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  Ordinance 710 – Amending Ch 94.17 Regulatory Exemptions – second reading – Mayor Brown presented ordinance as written. Council discussion ensued and council member Rotert motioned to approve ordinance as written with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO. 710

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA, THAT SECTION 94.17, Regulatory Exemptions OF THE GARRETSON PARKING RULES ORDINANCES (AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 385 and passed on August 5th, 1985), IS AMENDED IN ITS ENTIRETY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 94.17 Regulatory Exemptions

The following types of open burning are permissible for the specific purpose and conducted in conformity with the divisions set forth below.

   (A)   Fires purposely set for instruction and training of public industrial firefighting personnel when authorized by the Fire Chief of the city’s Volunteer Fire Department.

   (B)   Fires set for the elimination of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other means when authorized by the Fire Chief of the city’s Volunteer Fire Department.

   (C)   Fires purposely set by the City Maintenance Personnel for maintenance purposes.

   (D)   Campfires and other fires used solely for recreational purposes, ceremonial occasions, or for outdoor preparation of foods.

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are herby repealed. This ordinance shall be in full force and effects from and after its approval, adoption and publication as provided by law.

Adopted this 6th day of January 2025

Signed: Bruce Brown

Mayor, City of Garretson

Attest: Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer, City of Garretson

Seal

First Reading:  December 2nd 2024
Second Reading & Adoption: January 6th 2025
Publication:1-16-25 
Effective Date:

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  Ordinance 712 – Amending Ch 74.30 Bicycles and All-Terrian Vehicles – first reading – Council member Beaner presented and read the ordinance aloud. Council discussion ensued. No action taken.

  Ordinance 713 – Amending, Repealing, Enacting, and Adopting Roberts Rules of Order – first reading - Council member Beaner presented and read the ordinance aloud. Council discussion ensued. No action taken.

  Resolution 2025-1 – Annual Salaries Resolution – Dreckman presented resolution as written and council discussion ensued. Council member Jacobson motioned to approve resolution as presented with a second from council member Rotert. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

RESOLUTION 2025-01 2025 SALARIES

WHEREAS, a complete list of all salaries for all current officers and employees of the municipal corporation shall be published with the minutes of the first meeting following the beginning of the fiscal year, according to SDCL 6-1-10.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Garretson, that the wages for 2025 are as follows and include COLA of 5.0%:

SECTION 1: Full-time Employees (40 hours/week or more):

Position            Name              Rate of Pay   Method

Public Works Director         Jordan Doane        $    4,038.46    2 weeks

Public Works Manager/Building Insp.    JR Hofer              $    3,097.50 2 weeks

Finance Officer             Paetyn Dreckman                       $    2,826.92 2 weeks

Billing Clerk              Sonya Swanson         $    1,807.68 2 weeks

SECTION 2:  Part-time Employees (10-31 hours/week):

Position            Name              Rate of Pay   Method

Code Enforcement Officer          Doug Winstead         $          26.78   hour

Part Time Parks/Street Dept          Kyle Shanker         $          21.00   hour

Part Time Water Operator          Ryan Nussbaum         $         315.00  2 weeks

Seasonal Snow Removal         TBD             $           15.00  hour

Seasonal Park Super//Snow/Maint.      TBD             $ 16.00-19.00  hour

Seasonal Park Info Centers         TBD             $ 13.00-14.00  hour

Seasonal Swimming Pool        Lifeguards/Office          $ 13.00-16.00  hour

Seasonal Park/Street Dept         TBD             $ 15.00-16.00  hour

SECTION 3: Other Elected/Appointed Officials:     Rate of Pay   Method

Mayor   $ 65.00    meeting

                         $    2500.00 year

Council Members   $ 55.00 meeting

$    1025.00 year

Adopted this 6th day of January 2025

Bruce Brown

Mayor City of Garretson

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

Publication:   1-16-25

Effective Date: 

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  Resolution 2025-2 – Capital Outlay Transfer – Mayor Brown presented resolution as written. Council discussion ensued and council member Beaner motioned to approve resolution as presented with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

RESOLUTION 2025-2

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS

WHEREAS, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Garretson South Dakota that the following sum is to be transferred from the capital outlay fund to the general fund for the purchase of 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT.

$26,900.00 from Capital Outlay Fund transferred to General Fund.

Adopted this 6th day of January 2025

Bruce Brown, Mayor City of Garretson

(SEAL)

ATTEST: Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

Publication:   1-16-26

Effective Date:

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NEW BUSINESS:

  Wiese/Peschon Plat – R. Peschon presented plat provided to council. Discussion ensued and council member Beaner motioned to approve the plat with a second from council member Rotert. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

  Student Advisory Board Presentation – Steinhoff and Potter gave presentation on findings from survey conducted within school on items they would like to see for Garretson.

  Surplus John Deere Side by Side – Doane requesting to surplus side by side due to equipment issues. Council discussion ensued and council member Rotert motioned to approve surplus with a second from council member Jacobson. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

  Engineering Firms – Mayor Brown advised council committee recommendations to interview engineering firms that submitted proposals as council member Bonte, Kientopf, and Jacobson, along with city department heads. Dreckman advised two engineering firms selected as Sayre and DGR. Dreckman to work on scheduling interviews.

  Election Date for 2025 Council Vacancies – Dreckman advised election date as April 8th, 2025, and vacancies as both ward I council seats, one ward II council seat, and one ward III council seat. Council member Rotert motioned to approve date of election with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

OTHER ITEMS BROUGHT BEFORE COUNCIL: none

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant of SDCL 125-2 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5),(6)

Council did not enter executive session.

7:10 PM Council member Rotert motioned to adjourn with a second from council member Jacobson. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Rotert, Jacobson) 0 nays, 2 absent (Bonte and Story). Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned.

Bruce Brown, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PRO. 24-0344

In the Matter of the Estate of KEVIN D. KELLEY Deceased.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) :SS

IN CIRCUIT COURT

COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Notice is given that on the 30th day of December, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Boe Kelley was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Kevin D. Kelley, deceased.

Boe Kelley

405 Pittsburgh Ave. Harrisburg,SD 57032 605-376-1278

Creditors of the decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims may be barred. Claims may be filed:

1. By Mailing them to the Personal Representative, with a copy being mailed to the undersigned's attorney at the address below; or

2. By Filing the claim at the Courthouse with the County Clerk of Courts and mailing a copy of the claim the Personal Representative.

Boe Kelley, Personal Representative Estate of Kevin Kelley

Dated: 01/02/2025

Harris Law & Co.

5019 S. Bur Oak Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-777-1772 Lindsay@HarrisLawCo.com Attorney for Personal Representative

Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts 425 N. Dakota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Minutes of the Town of Sherman for January 7, 2025

The Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday January 7, 2025 @ 7:30pm

Members Present: Gerry Karpen, Dawn Williams and Cheryl Swenson.

Members absent: Larry Sutton Jr.

Others Present: Justin Haman, Ellen Karpen, Larry Sutton Sr, and arriving late after the meeting started Robin Berg.

Karpen called the meeting to order.

Routine Business:

Approval of the agenda- Motion by Williams to approve the agenda, 2nd by Karpen-all ayes, motion carried.

Minutes of the December 3, 2024 meeting were read—Williams made a motion to approve the minutes, 2nd by Karpen—all Ayes, motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report was read—Williams made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as read, 2nd by Karpen—all Ayes, motion carried.

Open floor to comments: none

Claims Approved to be paid:

Minnehaha Community Water $60.00 for water, SDPPA $2,344.96 for insurance, Roger Andera $13.64 for diesel, Jesse James $85.00 for 32.7 gals of gas, Garretson Gazette $24.28 for Nov minutes, $27.48 for Dec. minutes, Palisades Propane $288.28 for propane, Xcel Energy $68.21 for town hall lights, $294.67 for street lights, $30.24 for park lights, SECOG $229.00 for annual dues.

    Old Business:

1. Roof Repairs: Karpen still needs to get bids.

2. Snowplow update: snowplow was having some problems with the brakes—plow has been in for repairs and is now ready to go.

New Business:

1. Set salaries: Williams made a motion to keep salaries the same as last year, $30.00 for council members, $35.00 for Town President, $100.00 for zoning salary, $300.00 for clerk salary and $300.00 for Treasurer salary, 2nd by Karpen—all ayes motion carried.

2. Appoint Town Clerk, Treasurer, Paper and City Attorney—Williams made a motion to appoint Town Clerk and Treasurer to Cheryl Swenson, Town paper to Garretson Gazette and Dean Hammer for City Attorney, 2nd by Karpen—all ayes motion carried.

3. Publish Board vacancies for 2 consecutive weeks—Karpen’s term will be up.

4. Earliest date to begin petitions is January 31, 2025. Pick up petitions from town clerk. They will need to be notarized before you begin circulating petition and before you hand it back in to the clerk.

Williams made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Karpen—all ayes. Next regular meeting will be February 4, 2025 @7:30pm. Cheryl Swenson Town Clerk

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NOTICE OF VACANCY MUNICIPALITY OF GARRETSON

The following offices will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term or due to the resignation of office of the elective officer:

City Council -Ward 1- 2 year term

City Council -Ward 1- 2 year term

City Council -Ward 2- 2 year term

City Council -Ward 3- 2 year term

Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 31st, 2025, and petitions may be filed in the office of the finance officer located at 705 N Main Avenue Garretson SD 57030 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., central time; not later than the 28th day of February, 2025, or mailed by registered mail not later than the 28th day of February, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. central time.

  Paetyn Dreckman, Finance Officer

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NOTICE OF VACANCY For the Town of Sherman

 One three-year term on the Sherman Town Board.

Earliest day to begin petition circulation is Jan. 31, 2025. Deadline

For filing nominating petitions if Feb. 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Petitions

may be obtained and must be returned to the Town Clerk by the deadline.

Cheryl Swenson, Town Clerk

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NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON SCHOOL BOARD GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 49-4

The following school board positions will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office.

Two at-large positions for a term of three (3) years:

Incumbent: Tana Clark

Incumbent: Shannon Nordstrom

Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 31st and petitions may be filed in the office of the business manager located at 505 2nd St., Garretson, SD 57030, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time, not later than February 28th, at 5:00 p.m., or mailed by registered mail not later than February 28th, at 5:00 p.m.

Jacob Schweitzer

Business Manager

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