ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627
CALL PATRIOT
ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS !!! Commercial. Residential. Industrial. Farmstead. Patriot Electric, Flandreau, SD. 605-997-3536. Don Peters & Brandon Peters. donp@patriot-electricinc. com
Big Sioux Community Water is hiring for a summer help position.Duties include but not limited to mowing sites system wide, buildings and ground maintenance, assist field operators. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. This is a 40 hour work week but has some flexibility. Apply at: Big SiouxCommunity Water System 23343 479th Ave. Egan 57024. Call 997-2098 for an application. 3t423
GENERATORS FOR SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUTAGES!! Coleman 4000$300. DEK 4550 - $400 Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg
DAVE’S APPLIANCE
REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs! PLASTERING AND PLASTER REPAIR!!
Interior or Exterior. Drywall/Housewrap/ Painting/Demo - Interior or exterior! Free estimates - 909-644-7248. Silva Plastering Juan Silva You Tube - silvaplastering take a look!!
ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605-530-3211.
FOR SALE: BLACK YEARLING GELBVIEH/ ANGUS BULLS. Performance tested! Scott Christensen605-359-5830. ft49
FOR SALE: BLACK YEARLING GELBVIEH/ ANGUS BULLS. Performance tested! Scott Christensen605-359-5830. ft49
CADILLAC ESCALADE CENTER CAPS LOST NORTHEAST OF FLANDREAU ON GRAVEL ROADS. Silver with Cadillac Emblem. Reward! Call 605-9973441. Leave a message.
Great Pyrenees Anatolian Shepherd pups for sale. Available April 13th, 2025. This breed is a large outside dog with a playful and gentle soul, but a fierce protector of family and livestock. They are meant to roam and patrol your property, and do not like to be unreasonably confined. Only Loving Forever Home providers need apply. Located near Aurora S.D. 320-420-8049. 2t416
Attention Moody County Residents! The Breadbasket Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 1:30 to 5 pm excluding the 5th Thursday of the month at 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau. 605-573-0935. Please “Like” us on Facebook for more info. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message
Thank You
Thanks to family and friends for the caring and calls in the passing of our dear Jerrilyn. Thank You Pastor Blankenfeld for the kind words at the graveside servcice. Extra Special Thanks to Mike Skroch for still going above and beyond even though he is retired. Family of Jerrilyn Eng
MICHEL OUTDOOR LLC.. Tree removal, Tree Stump Removal, Fence Line Clearing/ Removal, Commercial Mowing,Brush Hogging. Insured. 605-413-9717.
FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216
PLASTERING AND PLASTER REPAIR!! Interior or Exterior. Drywall/Housewrap/ Painting/Demo - Interior or exterior! Free estimates - 909-644-7248.
Silva Plastering Juan Silva You Tube - silvaplastering take a look!!
ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605-530-3211.
FOR SALE: BLACK YEARLING GELBVIEH/ ANGUS BULLS. Performance tested! Scott Christensen605-359-5830. ft49
THE BREADBASKET ACCEPTS CANNED GOODS & MONETARY DONATIONS ON THURSDAYS FROM 1 TO 5 AND FRIDAYS FROM 9 TO NOON (EXCLUDING THE 5TH WEEK OF THE MONTH)! We are a community-supported, 501 (c) organization. Every donation helps feed our clients! Leave a message if you have any questions: 605573-0935. P.O. Box 55 - 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau, SD 57028.
FOR SALE: BLACK YEARLING GELBVIEH/ ANGUS BULLS. Performance tested! Scott Christensen605-359-5830. ft49
Attention Moody County Residents! The Breadbasket Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 1:30 to 5 pm excluding the 5th Thursday of the month at 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau. 605-573-0935. Please “Like” us on Facebook for more info. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message
FRIDAY NOON DEADLINE FOR THE BOOSTER. Call 605997-2872 or better yet email your ads and billing address to ads@iw.net
NEW HORIZONS ROOFING AND GUTTERS, LLC. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. VETERAN OWNED. 605-690-4797. tf515
WILL PAY CASH: FOR VINTAGE MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, COLLEGE SPORTS VINTAGE STARTER JACKETS , EMAIL Gemini77@iw.net with what you have for sale or call 605-864-8159 and leave a message and I will call you back. TFBB
SMALL DOG WANTED! Call Willie Brown at 605-530-0976.
Flandreau Summer Recreation has a variety of camps for PreKindergarten to Middle School. To find the full list of camps, please go to the City of FlandreauSummer Rec Program Facebook page. You can also get a printed copy of the schedule and registration at the Flandreau City Office. If you have any questions, please contact Summer Rec Director, Emma Peters, at 605-450-0406 for more information.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Diesel Mechanic to join our team. New shop with a/c and plenty of new specialty shop tools. Paid vacation. Matched retirement. Monthly bonuses. Mechanic tool reimbursement program. Full time 8-5 with a hour lunch break. Health insurance. Must have own tools, Have 2-3 years of experience in heavy duty trucks. Starting $28-$35hr. Call Kyle with Double K Sales & Detailing - 605-6951848 or stop by 153032nd Avenue, Brookings to apply. 10t316
WE PAY CASH for junk cars, Pickups, Vans and motorcycles. No titles needed. Call or text 605651-5605.
WILL PAY CASH: FOR VINTAGE MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, COLLEGE SPORTS VINTAGE STARTER JACKETS , EMAIL Gemini77@iw.net with what you have for sale or call 605-864-8159 and leave a message and I will call you back. TFBB
SMALL DOG WANTED! Call Willie Brown at 605-530-0976.
Open House
Bridal Shower
In honor of Taylor Benson, bride to be of Chase Hemmer, Sunday, May 4th from 2:00-4:00 pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Wentworth. The couple is registered at Amazon and Target.
Open House
Bridal Shower
Please join us to honor Jenna Flatten, bride to be of Carson Keck Saturday May 3rd, 10:00 am -2:00 pm. Living Hope Wesleyan Church 520 NW 3rd St, Madison SD
The couple is registered at THE KNOT.
Thank You
I would like to express my utmost appreciation for the quick response from numerous area fire departments (Flandreau, Colman, Trent, Elkton),The Moody County Sheriff Department,The Moody County Ambulance Service and the many individuals that were involved in the extinguishing of my “Controlled” burn. Many apologies for disrupting your Easter Weekend. Thank you again for all your hard work, dedication and service. Brian Teal
Flandreau Veterinary Clinic 200 South Veterans St. Flandreau, SD 57028 (605) 997-2721
Dr. Michael Prins & Dr. Charlie Stangohr
*Ultrasound
*Dental prophylaxis
*Digital radiographs
*Large + small animal vaccine
*Haul-in facility
*Portable hydraulic chute with scale
*Portable double alley tub
*Tilt table for hoof work Office
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EMAIL Gemini77@iw.net with what you have for sale or call 605-864-8159 and leave a message and I will call you back.
Avera Flandreau Hospital Auxiliary is kicking off a new fund-raiser!
We are pleased to announce that this sale will feature high quality lines & towels from “Southern Comfort Bedding Company”. This sale will run on-line from April 21st until May12th. Informational posters will appear at area businesses and at the hospital in the next week.
The website to view and order is http://www.southerncomfortbedding.com. Funds will benefit our Healthcare Scholarships for students in Moody county. This scholarship is available to any student that is pursuing a degree in a medical field and is mid-way through their studies at either a Vocational/Technical school or College
Linens will be available for viewing at the Moody County Resource Center/Library on Tues. April 29th from 9-1 and Tues. May 6th from 1-4. Members of the Auxiliary will be available at that time to answer any questions that you may have regarding the on-line sale. This fund-raiser replaces the “Roses Because” sales event that we had in past years.
Flandreau Veterinary Clinic 200 South Veterans St. Flandreau, SD 57028 (605) 997-2721
Thank- you for your business!!!! Flandreau Santee Sioux
SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 2025 9:00 a.m.
Royal River Casino Royal Room
Dr. Michael Prins & Dr. Charlie Stangohr
*Ultrasound
*Dental prophylaxis
*Digital radiographs
*Large + small animal vaccine
*Haul-in facility
*Portable hydraulic chute with scale
*Portable double alley tub
*Tilt table for hoof work
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
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OF FLANDREAU
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS April 22nd, 2025
The City Council of the City of Flandreau, South Dakota, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD.
Present: Mayor Dan Sutton. Aldermen: Curt Ahlers, Brad Bjerke, Mark Ekern, Mike Fargen, and Tim Yeaton. Absent: Karen Tufty. Also present were City Administrator Cohl Turnquist, Finance Officer Lori Kneebone, City Attorney Corey Bruning, Public Works Superintendent Tanner Harris, Shane Waterman; IMEG Engineering, and Officer Tyler Wallert.
The proposed agenda was reviewed. Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Fargen to adopt the proposed agenda. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Yeaton to approve the minutes of April 7th, 2025. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Fargen and seconded by Ahlers to allow the following claims for the City and to pay them: Payroll, 4/16/2025: general, 25,549.23; water, 1,378.05; electric, 5,493.98; sewer, 3,039.46. (26727) A-1 Portable Toilets, rentals, 760.00; Access Systems Leasing, copier lease, 489.70; AFLAC, supplemental insurance, 277.44; Alex Air Apparatus, Inc., compressor inspections, 1,107.34; Banner Associates, Inc., professional fees, 880.00; Bruning & Lewis Law Firm, professional fees, 832.50; Century Business Products, copier lease, 402.37; Cintas, rugs/first aid, 631.64; City of Sioux Falls, water testing, 29.00; Claflin Excavating, LLC, CC deposit, 250.00; Cybercoach Inc., repairs, 4,959.97; Dakota Pumping, repairs, 320.00; Ekern Home Equipment, Inc., repairs, 419.99; Flandreau Fire Department, compensation for calls, 3,984.00; Galls LLC, uniforms, 367.94; Graybar Electric Company, Inc., supplies, 171.96; Greatamerica Financial Services, copier lease, 171.21; Krull’s Garage, repairs, 1,217.26; M & H Communications, supplies, 225.00; M & T Fire and Safety Inc., supplies, 1,868.48; Maynards of Flandreau, supplies, 468.42; Mead & Hunt, Inc., professional fees, 5,000.00; MidAmerican Energy, gas, 1,628.00; Missouri River Energy Services, meter count, 389.60; Norm’s Greenhouse & Nursery LLC, tree, 404.10; Office Peeps Inc., supplies, 105.54; Ottertail Power Company, electricity, 364.97; Patriot Electric, Inc., repairs, 471.82; Postmaster, firstclass presort, 350.00; Pulscher Brothers, Inc., band shell repairs, 100.00; Raul Guadron Gomez, CC deposit, 250.00; River’s Edge Cooperative, gas/ oil, 1,104.70; SD Division of Motor Vehicles, title/plates, 16.70; Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, impound fees, 62.00; Southeast Firefighters Association, dues, 100.00; Steve’s Tire & Service Inc., repairs, 225.71; Sturdevant’s Auto Supply, supplies/repairs, 1,485.50; Waxdahl Napa Plus LLC, supplies, 19.68, Wesco Receivables Corp, supplies, 1,231.00 (26765). The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried. Visitors to Be Heard: None.
Mayor Dan Sutton thanked council members for their thoughtfulness and generosity after the passing of Sutton’s mother. The meeting with representatives from the Housing Authority Board and Financial Institution has been rescheduled for May 1st to discuss the Broad Avenue Development Project. The city is accepting requests for qualifications for legal services, which could potentially lead to a special meeting of the council to review the proposals.
City Administrator Cohl Turnquist reported the RFQ’s for legal services are due by April 25th, 2025. The Yard Waste Site is open for the season on Wednesday’s from 3:00-7:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The City Park Campground will be open on Friday, April 25th and there will be a campground host again this summer. There was a public meeting on April 16th to go over updates on the utility improvement project. More information about the project, including meeting videos can be found on the city’s website. The next public meeting will be held on April 30th at noon at the city office. The city received a donation from JC Enviro Services for $25,000 to be allocated to the bike path project.
Alderman Ahlers asked about the status of the two new fire trucks. The pumper truck purchased from the Hartford department should be coming soon and the new brush truck has been ordered and should arrive at the end of the summer.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ekern to approve the Administrator’s Reports. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Shane Waterman, with IMEG Engineering, presented information to the council about the utility project and the FEMA flood map. Work began on the utility project on April 16 and the contractor began milling the asphalt surfacing on Park Avenue from Wind to Crescent Streets. Public meetings will be held every two weeks and updates will be given at each council meeting. Waterman presented cost estimates to further evaluate whether elevation certificates, along with Letter of Map Amendments would be an option for proving some of the newly impacted properties could be removed from the new Flood Map boundary. No council action was taken at this time.
Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Yeaton to approve a special temporary on-sale alcoholic beverage license to C2W, LLC for an event to be held at the Boys and Girls Club on May 10th, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 11:59 pm. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Fargen to approve placing Grace Krull on the Aquatic Center Manager Wage Scale at Step 1, which is $7,204.96 for the season. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried. Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ekern to approve the following hires for the Aquatic Center for the 2025 summer season: Clerks: Dillyn Opsahl, $11.97; Rory Thielsen, $11.97; Holdyn Rentschler, $12.33; Lifeguards: Emma Armstrong, $14.07; Chloe Bryan, $14.07; Jazalynn Kampeska, $14.07; Kobi Martin, $14.07; Autumn Pittman, $14.07; Patricia Roy, $14.07; Nora Hamilton, $14.83; Hannah Krull, $14.49; Hailey Lahr, $14.83; Ella Hoffman, $15.27; Aly Schepel, $15.27; Hailieanne Schepel, $15.73; Assistant Manager: Christine Despinis, $15.99; Assistant Manager, Josie Hamilton, $16.43, Lifeguard, $15.73. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried. Motion by Fargen and seconded by Ekern to approve the Uniform Guidance Policy and Procedure Manual. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Ekern and seconded by Ahlers to approve the 2023 Audit Draft Documents from Ketel Thorstenson, LLC. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Yeaton to approve the Engagement Letter for the 2024 Annual Report with Ketel Thorstenson, LLC. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Fargen to approve adding Wade Quick to the roster of the volunteer fire department. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Fargen and seconded by Ahlers to approve Resolution 2025-05, which establishes a ½ undivided interest with the FSST and Boys and Girls Club in the real property described as Lot 1 of Booster Club Addition for the future Early Childhood Enrichment Center. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ekern to approve Resolution 2025-06, which remits $43,636.98 of FEMA funds back to the general fund. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Ekern to approve Resolution 2025-07, which allocates $15,000 payable to Boys and Girls Club for the purchase of exercise equipment. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried. Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Fargen to approve Resolution 2025-08, which transfers $29,000 from the unrestricted general fund reserve to the street department budget for asphalt repairs. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Fargen and seconded by Ahlers to approve the updated Apprentice Lineman Wage Scale. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Ahlers to approve the placement of Wyatt Resmen on the Apprentice Lineman Wage Scale at Step 3, which is $29.17/hourly. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ekern to approve the step increase for Andy Wede, placing him on Step 7 of the Public Works Operator Wage Scale, which is $23.82/hourly. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Ekern and seconded by Fargen to approve placing Micah Otto on Step 1 of the Seasonal Laborer Wage Scale, which is $16.55/hourly. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ekern to go into Executive Session for Personnel at 7:52 p.m. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried. Alderman Bjerke left the meeting at 7:55 pm.
Motion by Ekern and seconded by Ahlers to come out of Executive Session for Personnel at 8:12 p.m. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Ekern, Fargen and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: Bjerke and Tufty. Motion carried.
Council Comments: None.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Daniel D. Sutton Mayor ATTEST: Cohl Turnquist - City Administrator
FSST Health Center , SDPI Wellness Assistant
Summary:
Assists with implementation of programs for the FSST Health Center Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) in coordination with the FSST Wellness Center. Will need to have strong ties with the community, and be able to speak and interact with community members of all ages. Will maintain a positive environment at the wellness and community center during wellness programs, and promote a multitude of programs to the community. Key duties will include assisting with program activities including: fitness classes, sports and games, outdoor activities, and therapeutic recreation. In addition, monitor the Wellness Center, assist individuals in the using the exercise equipment and cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.
Education/experience:
Minimum high school diploma or GED Experience working in the health field, or prior experience in leading group exercises, personal training, and strong exercise testing and prescription skills is preferred.
Must submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and P.L.101-630 background investigation. Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@ihs.gov or ph.605-573-4126
Duties include but not limited to mowing sites system wide, buildings and ground maintenance, assist field operators. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. This is a 40 hour work week but has some flexibility.
Leonard James Eller, age 93 of Redwood Falls, formerly of Lower Sioux Community, gained his angel wings and went to join his wife Catie on April 13, 2025. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with a visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Lower Sioux Cansayapi Rec Center at 39527 Res Hwy 1, Morton, MN 56270. Memorials are preferred to Renville County Historical Society & Museum at 441 North Park Drive, Morton, MN 56270. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Leonard James Eller was the second child born to Max W. Eller and Cornelia (St. Clair) on August 16, 1931 at the Lower Sioux Reservation in Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Cornelia’s Episcopal Church in the Lower Sioux. As a young boy, Leonard helped his grandfather, Rev. Henry St. Clair as he visited church members. Leonard attended grade school on the Lower Sioux, then graduated from Morton High School with the class of 1949. He joined the United States Air Force from July 1950-1954, serving 2 years in England and 2 years at the Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. He served as an air policeman, guarding aircraft and did town patrol. Also, while in the Air Force, Leonard was on the boxing team in the middleweight division and he had a boxing record of 41 bouts, 37 wins, 4 losses, and 27 KO’s. After his time in the military, Leonard returned to Morton and worked various construction and trucking jobs. He was a lay minister at St. Cornelia’s for many years, preaching and giving communion to his community. In 1954, he met the love of his life, Catherine “Catie” Hertling. On February 20, 1960 Leonard and Catie were married in St. Paul, MN. He became stepfather to Catie’s four children, and they were a family of six. Together, they lived many places throughout the state and country, including Morton, Fairfax, Paynesville, Brainerd, Alaska, Wyoming, and South Dakota. In 1964, Leonard joined the Fairfax Police Department where he was a patrolman for one year and then served as chief until 1969. He then moved to Alaska to work on the pipeline until 1977. Leonard began working for the Department of Transportation, and he Catie then returned to Minnesota when they bought a brand-new house in Paynesville and lived there until 1993 when Leonard retired and they moved to Flandreau, SD. There, he served as a tribal chairman and was active in St. Mary’s Blessed Redeemer Episcopal Church. All throughout his life, Leonard enjoyed walking and going to casinos. He had a deep love for hunting and fishing, and provided plenty of food for the family from his successful outings. His wife and stepchildren couldn’t have asked for a better husband and father.
Leonard is survived by his children: LaVonn Miller of Hector, Ron Schmidt of Santa Fe, NM, Neil (Bev) Schmidt of New Ulm, Richard (Marge) Schmidt of Fairfax; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; sister Iola “Cookie” Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and Garnette Gardens and River Valley family. He is preceded in death by his parents: Max and Cornelia Eller; wife Catie, parents-inlaw Frank & Adelaide Hertling, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 3 brothersin-law, grandson-in-law Michael Wright, and many other relatives.
He was and is a FRIEND to all!!!
PRAIRIE REPERTORY THEATRE 2025
June 11-13 at 7:00pm June 14 at 2:00pm
June 25-27 at 7:00pm June 28 at 2:00pm
June 18-20 at 7:00pm June 21 at 2:00pm
July 9-11 & 16-18 at 7:00pm July 12 & 19 at 2:00pm MING ARTS PRESENTS
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
PO Box 283, Flandreau, SD 57028 www.fsst-nsn.gov
Phone: (605) 997-3891 Fax: (888) 533 -5087
Employment Opportunities
Paralegal/Lay Advocate
This paralegal/ lay advocate will assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to the Attorney General’s Office. The position is responsible for drafting legal documents, researching various legal topics as assigned by the attorney while providing various clerical support to the legal department.
GED Tutor
The GED tutor will assist the Education Director and Department with various tasks. This position will work with the F landreau Public School and other schools to provide educational programming for the youth and tribal community . This position will help with the GED program. Schedules will vary and may include some evenings and/or weekends.
Our Website has been updated, please visit our website to see what’s new!
For more information on positions or to apply online, please visit: fsst-nsn.gov
(Click Human Resources Tab and Employment)
Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
May attach resume to Tribal Application.
Direct questions to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email HR@fsst.org
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USED OIL WANTED!!!!
Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119
ERICKSEN SALVAGE.
Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627
CALL PATRIOT ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS !!! Commercial. Residential. Industrial. Farmstead. Patriot Electric, Flandreau, SD. 605-997-3536. Don Peters & Brandon Peters. donp@patriot-electricinc. com
NEW HORIZONS ROOFING AND GUTTERS, LLC. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. VETERAN OWNED. 605-690-4797. tf515
FOR SALE: 2015 MCCORMICK X450!
Front Wheel Assist, 110 horse, Left Hand Shuttle, Tilt Steering Wheel, Sunroof, 2 valves, 540 & 1000 pto, 3500 hours, Diesel. Like new tires. Stored Inside, air/heat, McCormick Loader, Joy stick, 8 foot bucket, 4 tine grapple, Bale fork. All like new! $75,000 new price. Asking $65,000!! Call 605-881-1080. 4t326
Big Sioux Community Water is hiring for a summer help position.Duties include but not limited to mowing sites system wide, buildings and ground maintenance, assist field operators. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. This is a 40 hour work week but has some flexibility. Apply at: Big SiouxCommunity Water System 23343 479th Ave. Egan 57024. Call 997-2098 for an application. 3t423
GENERATORS FOR SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUTAGES!! Coleman 4000$300. DEK 4550 - $400 Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg
DAVE’S APPLIANCE
REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs!
FOR SALE: 2015 MCCORMICK X450!
Front Wheel Assist, 110 horse, Left Hand Shuttle, Tilt Steering Wheel, Sunroof, 2 valves, 540 & 1000 pto, 3500 hours, Diesel. Like new tires. Stored Inside, air/heat, McCormick Loader, Joy stick, 8 foot bucket, 4 tine grapple, Bale fork. All like new! $75,000 new price. Asking $65,000!! Call 605-881-1080. 4t326
MINNEHAHA COUNTY ACREAGE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION
+/-5.51 Acre Acreage with a One Owner Ranch Style 5 Bedroom Home w/ Attached Garage & Morton Pole Building! Personal Property Including a JD Mdl. G Tractor, Suzuki Quad Runner 400cc 4x4 ATV, 5’x10’ Trailer, Hustler Zero Turn Riding Mower, 2 - Homelite T-8 Lawn Tractors, Large Assortment of Shop Items & Tools, Household, Antiques & Collectibles & More!!
We will offer the following Real Estate & Personal Property “On Site” at the property located at 47345 244th St., Dell Rapids, SD; Located from the N. Side of Dell Rapids – (Jct. of E. 15th St. & Hwy. #77) – 1 Mile N. on Hwy. #77/474th Ave, then 1/2 Mile West on 244th St.
SATURDAY,
MAY 3rd, 2025
SALE TIMES: RE at 10:00 AM with Personal Property to Follow at Approx. 11:00 AM. OPEN HOUSE DATES TO VIEW THE ACREAGE –
Wednesday April 16th from 5:00-6:30 PM, Wednesday April 23rd from 5:00-6:30 PM, & Sunday April 27th from 1:00-3:00 PM, or Shown by Appointment Arranged with the Auctioneers.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: ATTENTION ACREAGE PROSPECTS! This auction awards the opportunity to purchase a very well located +/-5.51 Acre Acreage with a One Owner Ranch Style Home that was finished constructing in 1979. With some updating to the home this would make for a very attractive acreage in an excellent setting just minutes from Dell Rapids, SD! If you are in the market for country living with the convenience of being close to town, then make plans to attend the open houses & be in attendance at this Auction!
The real estate being offered consists of a +/-5.51 Acre Improved Acreage with a 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Ranch Style home w/ 24’x30’ Attached Garage, situated in a pleasant country setting just minutes from Dell Rapids, SD! The exterior of the home consists of Colored steel siding & asphalt shingles. According to County Assessors information this home consists of 1560 finished Sq. Ft. on the main level of the home & 1,480 finished Sq. Ft. on the lower level. Other improvements on the property consist of a Morton Pole Building with dirt floor in the larger open area of the building & according to county assessors information measures to be approximately 42’ x 90’ total w/ sliding doors. Inside the building is a finished insulated corner shop area that measures approximately 9 ½’ x 36’. This property would make an excellent future home for those in the market for an acreage near Dell Rapids, SD! Make arrangements to inspect this property by attending the open houses or schedule a showing with the Auctioneers!
LEGAL DESC: O’Brien’s Tract 5 in the NW ¼ of Sec. 5, T. 104N., R. 49W., Dell Rapids Twp., Minnehaha County, SD
TERMS: Cash - A 5% non-refundable earnest money payment due on sale day & the balance on or before June 20, 2025 with possession. Title ins. & closing fee to be split 50-50 between buyer & seller. All of the 2024 RE taxes payable in 2025 in the amount of $3,181.16 will be paid by the Sellers, and based on that amount the 2025 RE taxes will be prorated to date of closing. Property is sold in AS-IS cond. w/ no contingencies whatsoever, & is sold subject to seller confirmation. To Inspect the Acreage, Plan to Attend the Open Houses, or for an appointment contact the Auctioneers. To View a Drone Video and Photos of the property see www.suttonauction.com. Broker Participation Welcome, with a 2% commission payable to a licensed SD RE Broker who properly pre-registers and represents a successful purchaser at the auction and that meets the prescribed criteria for Broker Participation – for Information Broker’s should contact Sutton Auctioneers & Land Brokers, LLC – ph. 605-336-6315.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: TRACTOR, 4-WHEELER, TRAILER & MORE: JD Mdl. G Tractor w/ Dual 325 Loader, Bucket & Grapple, NF, Nearly New 13.6-38 Tires, Concrete Wheel Weights, 12V, comfort cover – SN:56757; Suzuki Quad Runner 400cc 4x4 ATV- 6,620 Miles; 5’x10’Tandem Axle Trailer w/ 50”x5 ½’ Ramps – Good Cond. - Titled; Pull Type Dbl. Spring Tooth Drag w/ Evener – 11’; Tractor Parts for JD Mdl. G Vint. Tractors; 300 Gal. OH Fuel Barrel; Knipco F-120 Heater; Coleman Powermate 3500W Gen.; David Bradley Met. Flare Box Wagon w/ Gear- Shedded;SHOP ITEMS & TOOLS: Craftsman Stacking Toolbox; Husky Top Sec. Toolbox; Var. Other Shop Tool Boxes; NAPA Auto Shop Cab.; Milwaukee Appliance Cart; Shop Craft ½ HP Upright Drill Press; Lincoln 225 Welder; Var. Chorded Power Tools; Craftsman 104 Pc. Tool Set; Craftsman Torque Wrench; Milwaukee Deep Cut Band Saw; Oregon Bench Grinder; 8” Bench Grinder; Wagner Pwr. Roller; Sm. Parts Washer; Craftsman & Other Ratchets & Extensions.; Large Assort. of Std. & Met. Wrenches; Std. & Met. Deep Well & Reg. Sockets; 3/4” Socket Set; Irwin Quick Grips; Vise Grips; Crescent Wrenches; Craftsman & Other Screw Drivers, Hammers, Other Hd. Tools;LAWN & GARDEN: Hustler Zero Turn Riding Mower, Kohler 25HP Eng., w/ 54” Deck, 183.4 Hrs; Homelite T-8 Lawn Tractor w/ B&S 12HP Gas Eng. w/ 38” Mower Deck – Runs; Homelite T-8 Lawn Tractor w/ 38” Mower Deck & 32” Tiller – NR; Fimco Pull Type Sprayer; STIHL Gas Trimmer; HOUSEHOLD & MISC.: Whirlpool Upright Freezer; Sm. Chest Freezer; PBR & Other Beer Signs; Old Style Beer Light; Vint. Artistic Elec. Curler; Ant. Roller Skates; Old Bikes; 4.5” B&W TV w/ Box; Emerson Heritage Music System – Nice; GE Microwave; Hoover Vac.; Emeril Lagasse Toaster Oven; GE Toaster; Swivel Top Dining Tbl. w/ 6 Chairs +2; Oak Glass Display Cab.; Oak Entertainment Center w/ Glass Doors & More.
O’BRIEN LIVING TRUST/THE HEIRS OF ROBERT O’BRIEN
CONDUCTED BY: SUTTON AUCTIONEERS & LAND BROKERS, LLC
LARGE RETIREMENT SERVICE & REPAIR BUSINESS AUCTION
40’x45’ Quonset/Hoop Building to Be Moved w/ 40’ Shipping Container, 53’ Truck Box/Storage Container, Rotary Lift Shop Hoist, Welders, Specialty Automotive Tools, Shop Equipment, Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Blue Point & other Tools, Snap-On & Other Toolboxes, Anvils & More!! We will offer the following items at Public Auction located at 214 Front St., Brookings, SD. From the Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge – ¾ Mile N. on Main Ave S., then ½ Block W. on Front St. From 6th St., 3 Blocks South on 3rd Ave at the intersection of 3rd Ave & 3rd St. Lunch on Grounds.
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 • SALE TIME: 10:00 AM
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: We will offer the following Equipment & Personal Property at Public Auction on behalf of Dakota Service & Repair as Al & Carol Gregg have made the decision to retire after 40+ years from the towing & automotive repair business. This will be the 3rd Auction of Dakota Service & Repair’s Inventory sold & will consist of an Excellent Line of Shop Items & Tools, Welders, & other personal property. Major items will begin selling Live-Online at approximately 12:00 PM with Online Bidding Provided through Proxibid. There will be a large amount of items sold live only following major items sold Live-Online.
BUILDING TO BE MOVED, 53’ STORAGE CONTAINER, ROTARY LIFT HOIST – 45 DAY REMOVAL: 40’x45’ Steel Quonset/Hoop Building to be moved with 8x40’ Steel Shipping Container & 45’ Wall Support; 53’ Truck Box/Storage Container to be moved; Rotary Lift 18,000lb. Shop Hoist, Runway length – 256”x22”, 43” Distance in Center, 56” Lift, Overall 142” Width, Ground Clearance- 61”, Runway Height 7”, Mdl. SM181-700, 78” Post Height, Overall Length-27’, Re-painted in March 2025. 45 Day Removal on items listed in this category. No Exceptions!
SHOP ITEMS, AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTY TOOLS, OTHER TOOLS: C-Aire 80 Gal. 7.5HP 2 Stg. Air Comp.-Works, 230V, Sgl. Ph.; Accu-Turn Mdl. 8922 115V Brake Lathe & Accessories; Ferret 40 Charging System Analyzer; Century Kleen King Antifreeze/Coolant Recycler; Chem Free Smart Washer Parts Washer; Ammco Mdl. 1450 Brake Washer; 4’x22” Parts Washing Tbl.; 12’x13’ A-Frame Hoist; Chain Hoist; 2-55 Gal. Drums of Kerosene; Pallet of Floor-Dry; 25 Gallons of Universal Formula Anti-Freeze; Chain Slings; Chains, Cables, Hooks; Trolleys; Stark 4800 NM Lug Nut Torque Multiplier; AME Nut Buddy 67300 Torque Multiplier; Steel Max Mag. Drilling Machine & Bits; Daytona 3 Ton Floor Jack; Lincoln 2T Floor Jack; B& D Slugger Mag Drill & Accessories; 2-Schumacher FR01335 HD Batt. Chargers; Ultra Batt. Charger; 2-OTC Accuracy Batt. Testers; Noco Batt. Boosters; Micro-Start XP-10 Jump Starters; Battery Tenders; 6 & 12V Batt. Testers; Mac, Goodall & Other Jumper Packs; Rigid #25 Pipe Threader 1/8” to 1 ½” & other Rigid Pipe Threaders; Rigid & Other Pipe Cutters – Num. Sizes; Mueller- Werkzeug – Universal Press Support; Hilti Dx36M – Fastening Tool & Anchors; Dayton Porta Power; Graco True Coat Paint Sprayer; Omega Lift Air Actuated Hydi Treadle Pump; Banding Cart w/ Bands & Accessories; Napa 1” HD Air Impact w/ 9” Extended Anvil – NIB; Impact Clutch Fan Tool; Snap-On, Mac, Blue Point, CP & Other Air Tools; Air Cond. Tools; Cornwall, Mac & Other Hose Crimping Pliers; Retractable Air Hose Reels; Belt & Hose Hangers; 80 Gal. Air Tank & Other Air Tanks; Wilton 8” Bench Grinder on Std.; Gear Oil Dispensers; Lrg. Ant. Drill Bits, Snap-On Hanson & Others; Lrg. Assort of Welding Clamps & Vise-Grips175T; HD Lrg. C-Clamps; Misc. Exhaust Clamps & Flanges; Exhaust Tubing; Cable Crimps; Pins & Snap Rings; Tract Torches & Tracks; Vises; Pry-Bars;Blue Point Hard Rubber Hammers; Wilton HD Mallets; Huge Assort. of Mallets & Hammers; Hammer Drivers; Huge Amount of Milwaukee, Hitachi, Bosch, DeWalt, Craftsman, Blue Point & Other Chorded Power Tools; 3-Craftsman Angle Grinders-NIB; Nut Insert Tool; Clutch Alignment Tool; Coolant Testers; Vig Dampener Installer; H orton Master Installer Kit;Seal Race Driver; Truck Seal Drivers; Air Bags for Lifting Semis; 2-Fuel Line Repair Kits; Trans. Jack Adapters; Branick MST-580A Strut Spring Compressor; Micrometers; Dial Indicators; Brake Tools; Stud Extractor Set & other Extractor Sets;Mini Pick Winch Eng. Crane; Eng. Std.; RTI ATX2 Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger; Transmission Line Flushes; Transmission Mount Rebuild Steel Tbl.; Transmission Rebuild Mounts; Transmission Jack; Branick Power Brake Bleeder Kit – Mdl. G-300; Cooling System Analyzers; OTC Lab Scope/Multimeter; Fluke Multimeter; OTC Diagnostic System; Tire Groover; Stud Gun & Tire Studs; Clutch Pack Compressor; Spring Compressors; Opti Lite Leak Detector Kits; Rigid Auto Camera; Motor & Chilton Auto Repair Manuals; Tail Bone Shop Stool; Mac, Snap-On & Other Creepers; Hi Tech Mdl. 87 Ret. Ring Pliers; Famco Press; Misc. Auto Unlock Tools; Long Bars; Log Roller; Rakes; Equalizer Hitches; 5th Wheel Plate; Steel Sawhorses; Met. Shop Rollers; Shop Lights; Shop Helmets; Shop Vac Air mover/Fan; Tow Straps, Wheel Loops; Rope & Strap Slings; Light Bars; Ext. Cords; LP Regulators; Siphon Pump.
SNAP-ON: Snap-On Ball Joint Press Master Set; Pulley & Gear Puller Set; Halogen Leak Detector; Oil Pressure Tester & Others; Bushing Driver Set- 1 7/8”-3 1/16”; CJ 2000 Puller Set; ½”, 3/8”, ¼”, Ratchets; 18V & 12V Power Tools; ¼” Impact Drivers-12V, 7.2V; 18V Rec. Saw; 18V Angle Grinder; Snap-On 18V Port. Air Comp.; Swivel Head Ratchets, Breaker Bars, Extensions, Reg. Ratchets; Hex Heads; Met. Impact Sockets; Torque Wrenches; Swivel Heads; Crows Feet; Deep Well & Reg. Sockets; Speed Drives; Tune Up Kits; Ret. Trouble Lights; ¾”, 1 1/18”-2” Drive Socket Set; Screw Drivers; Pry Tools; Comb. Wrench Set; Wrenches up to 1 ½”; Stubby Wrenches; Curve Wrenches; Flare Nut Wrenches; Files; Met. Rethreader Set; Std. & Met. Rethreader Set; Axle Housing Rethread Kit; 48 pc. SAE & Met Thread Restore Kit; Cooling System Tester; Cap Adaptor Kit; Vac. Brake Bleeder; Timing Light; Soldering Gun Kit; Vantage Pro Analyzer; Power Graphing Meter; MT 8060HM Meter; Video Inspection Scopes; Sollus Edge; Fast 420 Batt. Charger; BCS5500 Super Charger; MT3760 AVR Analyzer & Super 550 Batt. Charger on Cart; MILWAUKEE: 2-Electro Magnetic Drill Presses; ½” Impact & 6” Grinder Set; Milwaukee Super Hawg Right Angle Drill; Dymodrill- 120V; 1” D Handle Ext. Anvil High Torque Impact Wrench -18V; 1” Sq. Ring Impact Wrench – 18V; 1” D Handle High Torque Impact Wrench – 18V;18V Telescoping Light-Works; ½” M18 Impacts; 18V Circ. Saw; 18V Transfer Pump; 18V Pruning Saw; 8” Met. Cutting Circ. Saw; Deep Cut HD Band Saw; Serpentine Wrench Set; MAC: Tool Cart, 3 Drwr. w/ 7 Top Box, 30 ½”x43”x20 1/2”; 117 Pc. Tap & Die Set; Dial Torque Wrench; Deep Thin Wall Socket Sets; Deep Well Impact Sockets; Std. Impact Sockets; Ret. Trouble Lights; 3/4” Socket Set – ¾”-1 7/8”; Flare Nut; Bearing Race Driver Set; Fuel & Trans Line Disconnect Kit; Harmonic Pulley Pullers; Jumper Lead Set; 2-Mac Tool Comp. Clutch Tool Kit; BLUE POINT: 3/8” Sockets & Ratchet; Blue Point, Mac, Snap-On Channel Locks; Blue Point & Matco Brake Caliper Tool; Wrenches: Mac & Other Dbl. Flaring Tools; Jam Nut Wrenches; Mac & Other Crescent Wrenches up to 24”; Blue Point Ratchet Wrenches & Reg. Wrenches: Snap-On, Mac, Matco Std. & Met. Wrenches; Black Hawk Ratchet Swivel HD Wrenches; Snap-On & Other Distributer Wrenches; Ratcheting Wrenches; F ilter Wrenches; Snap-On, Rigid & Other Pipe Wrenches up to 48”; ANVILS: Enderes Tool Co. 5-78 Albert Lea, MN 115 lb. Horseshoe/Blacksmith- 28 ¾”; 75 lb. Solid Wrough Anvil 22”; 25” Peter Wright 150 lb. Anvil; 28 ¼” Trenton 145 lb. Horseshoe/Blacksmith Anvil.
TOOLBOXES, CABINETS, PARTS BINS, RACKING, MISC.: Snap-On 53”x29”x46” 15 Drwr. Rolling Tool Chest; Snap-On 26”wx15”x13T Top Toolbox sec- 3 Drwr.; Snap-On 36”wx21 ½ x 22 ½ T 11 Drwr. Top Toolbox Sec.; Snap-On 2’x3’ Rolling Shop Cart; Snap-On 30”x16”x32” Shop Cart; Snap-On 53x29x22 9 Drwr. Top Tool Box; Snap-On 15 ½”x18”x32” Deep Side Acces. Box; 2-Montezuma 72”x22x24 10 Drwr. Tool Boxes; Montezuma 16 Drwr. Rolling Tool Chest 72 ¾”x 40”x20”; Blue Point 2 Drwr. Tool Cart w/ Top Stg. 29 ½”x43”x20 ½”; 4-Niehoff & TRN Auto Shop Cabinets; 2-Starland Series #268 60x80x22 ½” Met. Shop Cabinets; Fastenal 72 Hole Parts Bin; 9Tx8W 72 Hole Parts Bin; Racking: 2- 2’x72”x87” T; 1-9’x76”x2’; 9’x2’; 20”x6’x66” T; 25”x71” Tx60”; 2 Wheel & Sgl. Wheel- Wheel Barrows; Misc. Plastic Toolboxes; 3-PT Gorilla Carts; LP Tanks – 20-40 LB; 5 Pcs. 10’x4’ Windbreak.
Egan City Minutes
April 16, 2025
The Board of Trustees of the City of Egan, South Dakota met in regular session on April 16, 2025, at Egan City Hall, 110 W 3rd Street, Egan, SD.
Present: Board of Trustees – Nancy Hansen, Cody Chamblin, Mike Hein, Jerome Olson and Finance Officer Kayla Charles. Also present: Norman & Donna Koehn, Mike Larson and Barb Warborg. 6:29 pm meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Olson. Motion by Hansen, second by Ten Eyck to approve the agenda. All present voted “aye.”
Motion by Ten Eyck to approve the March 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes, second by Hansen. All present voted “aye.”
Public Comment: Donna Koehn asked about an update on the Meet n’ Great idea proposed in January. The board advised it will be on May’s agenda.
Zoning: Charles is scheduled to meet with the lawyer about the two trailer nuisance properties. Charles will also send certified letters to 5 other nuisance properties that Ten Eyck provided documentation of. Old Business: Sheriff Monthly Recaps: March report was shared. Road Work- Charles had reached out to Brad Hemmer about gravel roads. She will reach out for gravel quotes. Charles asked Ten Eyck for contact information for Seal Pros to reach out to get a quote. Charles had left a voicemail to them and had not heard back yet. SD DOT responded to the request for reimbursement of lawyer costs. SD DOT has no way of reimbursing the city as the project has already been closed with the federal government. SD DOT did advice the city could use grant money previously received to pay for the laywer costs.
New Business: Mosquito Control- No grant will be available to pay for mosquito control through the State of South Dakota. The cost occurred last year and reimbursed from the grant was roughly $2000. That cost was already figured in the 2025 budget without reimbursement from the state. The City of Colman sent over a contract for Mosquito Control. The contract and cost remain the same from 2024. Motion by Hansen, second by Ten Eyck to approve the Mosquito Control contract with the City of Colman. All present voted “aye.” FEMA Floodplain update- City received a letter from FEMA saying that there were no appeals received for the suggested floodplain changes. Charles will send this information to the cities lawyer for guidance on what to do next. Charles will also research if the city is responsible for not issuing building permits in the floodplain. Charles will check with First District and DeAnna with Equalization to see if there is any current floodplain or zoning ordinances in place for the City of Egan. Review of Ordinance #157- The board made changes to Ordinance #157’s exemption policy, only allowing those in the rural district to apply be applicable for the mowing exemption. The first reading of Ordinance 157 will be at the next meeting. Ten Eyck made a motion to adjust the mowing fee to $250 flat rate for the first hour and $80 for any additional hours, second by Hansen. Hansen, Hein and Ten Eyck voted “aye” and Olson voted “nay.” 2026 Sheriff Contract- Ten Eyck made a motion to approve the 2026 Sheriff Contract with an approximate 3% hourly pay increase, seconded by Hein. All present voted “aye.” Playground Equipment- Ten Eyck presented 3 quotes for playground equipment to be placed behind the gazebo on Main Street. Motion by Ten Eyck to purchase the playground equipment and supplies for 16,300, second by Hein. All present voted “aye.” Ball Field Expansion/Upgrade- Ten Eyck presented the board with the possibility of purchasing lights for the ball field. Michelle made the motion to purchase lights for the ballfield to not exceed $2,000, second by Hansen. All present voted “aye. Committee Reports: Compliance/Code Enforcement: Discussed in zoning Maintenance/Streets: Discussed in Old Business. Parks: Hein will gather quotes for landscaping veterans’ park. Personnel/Compliance: Nothing Utilities: OtterTail will be installing a new streetlight at North Fred Street.
Motion by Ten Eyck, second by Hansen to approve Financial Report. All present voted “aye”
Motion by Hansen, second by Ten Eyck to approve the following bills: Payroll (General + employer taxes) $1912.97; BlueJays (Fuel Snow Removal) 40.00; Big Sioux Community Water System (March Water Purchase/Loan) 3137.47; CardMember Services (Amazon, DG, SDML, Microsoft, Colman Bldg Center) 1035.33; Ekern Home Equipment (Furnace Repair) 358.94; Eng Services (March garbage haul) 1133.60; Moody County Auditor (Dec 2024-Feb 2025 Deputy Coverage) 2839.00; Internal Revenue Service (941 Quarter 1 Payroll Taxes) 1324.32; Moody County Enterprise (March 2025 Publishing) 294.06; Napa Auto Parts (Firetruck Battery w/2 year warranty) 140.61; Sd Dept of Transporation (20% of Bridge Maintenance Work Share) 223.96; SD 811 (1/25-3/25 Locates) 2.24; SD DOR (Jan 25 – Feb 25 sales tax) 82.55; USDA Payment (March Payment) 569.00; Valley FiberCom (March 25 Bill) 181.70; Total 13, 275.75; All present voted “aye”.
Egan City Special Minutes
April 16, 2025
The Board of Trustees of the City of Egan, South Dakota met in special session on April 16, 2025, at Egan City Hall, 110 W 3rd Street, Egan, SD.
Present: Board of Trustee’s - Nancy Hansen, Mike Hein, Jerome Olson and Michelle Ten Eyck, Finance Officer Kayla Charles, County Commissioner Assistant Marty Skroch, Ambulance Personnel Wes Hall and Scott Ganschow. Also, present Egan Residents: Norm & Donna Koehn, Barb Warborg, Mike Larson, Randy Roiger and John Steinhauer. Moody County Resident Lillian Relf.
Chairman Cody Chamblin was absent
At 5:30 pm the meeting was called to order by Trustee Hansen. Vice-Chairman joined the meeting at 5:35pm.
Motion by Ten Eyck, second by Hein to approve the agenda. All present voted “aye.”
Public Comment: Randy Roiger asked for an update on his appeal during the Board of Equalization Meeting. Charles and Skroch advised Roiger to reach out to Moody County Department of Equalization.
Old Business: Moody County Ambulance- City Residents
Donna and Norman Koehn, Randy Roiger, Mike Larson, and Barb Warborg took turns asking their concerns and questions about the Moody County Ambulance possibly leasing the current City Office. Skroch, Hall, Ganschow, Charles, and Ten Eyck fielded all questions and concerns.
Motion by Ten Eyck, second by Hansen to adjourn meeting at 6:23 pm. All present voted “aye.”
Next regular board meeting Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:28 pm.
Minutes submitted pending Board approval.
Jerome Olson, Vice-Chairman
Attest: Kayla Charles, Finance Officer
CLEAN UP DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 2025
Correspondence: City of Egan received a letter Governor’s office showcasing 2024 economic achievement. Also, received was the Water Tank Inspection and Senior Center Roof Warranty.
Motion by Ten Eyck, second by Hansen to adjourn at 7:41 pm. All present voted “aye” Next Regular Meeting – Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 6pm. Minutes submitted pending Board approval. Jerome Olson, Vice-Chairman Attest: Kayla Charles, Finance Officer
