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South Dakota MUNICIPALITIES
Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor
PRESIDENT Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes 1st VICE PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City
2nd VICE PRESIDENT Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton
TRUSTEES Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis
Editor: Sara M. Rankin
DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 - Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster
Dist. 2 - Jennifer Eimers Finance Officer, Madison Dist. 3 - Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea
Dist. 4 - Becky Brunsing City Administrator, Wagner Dist. 5 - Renae Phinney President, Ree Heights
Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen
Dist. 6 - Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe
Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls
Dist. 8 - VACANT
Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka
PAST PRESIDENT Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City
Dist. 7 - Arnold Schott Mayor, McLaughlin
Dist. 9 - Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer Dist. 10 - Michelle DeNeui Finance Officer, Spearfish
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Yvonne Taylor Executive Director Sandi Larson Director of Risk Sharing Services Lori Martinec Director of Research and Training Chris Hill Director of Municipal Electric Services Sara Rankin Director of Marketing & Communications Lori Butler Director of Finance Carla McGregor Accounting Assistant Lisa Nold Office Manager SD Public Assurance Alliance: David Pfeifle Executive Director Kristina Peterson Director of Underwriting Lynn Bren Director of Member Services Paytra Nichols Underwriter Jerry Krambeck Member Services Representative Deb Corkill Executive Assistant
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Contents
2020 Annual Report Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SDMSMA Scholarship Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SDML Elects New Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2019 Excellence in Municipal Government Award Goes To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Governor Noem Announces $47 Million for Environmental Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Thank You Annual Conference Supporters . . . . .12-13 2019 Annual Conference Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
2019 Hall of Fame Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SDML 2020 Statement of Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2019 Safety and Loss Control Recognition Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Stopping Human Trafficking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
SDMEA Hometown Power: Conference Recap . . . .46
City of Fulton Celebrates Open House . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Director’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Risk-Sharing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Washington Report: Representative Johnson . . . . . .50
In Every Issue
City Highlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SDML Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Directory Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Hometown Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Municipal Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Director's Notes
I have often joked that the Annual Conference is like a big family reunion – only with the family you like. This year brought us all together again, and the 86th Annual Conference of the SD Municipal League was a great success. The city of Aberdeen proved once again that it has the highest standard of hospitality, and we sincerely appreciate all the hard work of the Mayor, Council, and staff who made it all happen. Members of the SDML Board of Directors led the First Time Attendees meeting, and were active throughout the Conference – activity that serves everyone well. Not only is it a nice chance for everyone to know the Board, but the Board can turn the feedback into action as they direct the League into the next year. This year’s conference had a couple of very special moments – a personal favorite was the Night at the Races – congratulations to the winners of the costume and racing spirit awards! Another high point was the induction of ¬21 people into the SD Municipal Hall of Fame – recognition for having served 20 or more years in municipal public service.
We are also proud of the Excellence Award winner this year, Diane LeBrun, who has been the face of the Dell Rapids City Hall for more than 20 years.
Another very special moment was having a mayor from a town of under 500 catching me in the hallway to tell me how he was in a rush, getting from meeting to meeting, because he was learning so much he hated to miss a minute of anything. “Next year will be different,” he said, “We’ll have more of our council and staff here so we can all learn.” The policy process was especially interesting this year, and we had numerous people sitting in on the committees as they reviewed their work and prepared the Statement of Policy for a vote of the membership. Every year, your local input becomes more important. Our thanks to Aberdeen, our Board, and our fantastic staff for all the work it takes to put together such a great Conference! Until next month, remember we are always available at 1800-658-3633 or yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org. Yvonne Taylor Executive Director
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President's Report
I would like to start off by saying I am honored to serve as the 2019-20 President of the SDML. As I sit back and think about what to say I can’t help but remember how I began my journey in Municipal Government. I actually began my journey as a part-time employee in the City Office in Lake Andes. I was going to do that job for a little while until I found something I was more interested in. Well it wasn’t very long before I was “promoted” to City Finance Officer for the City of Lake Andes. That being said I have worked with the City of Lake Andes for 15 years and it has been an ever-changing and learning experience. Who would have thought that my part-time “temporary job” would have led me into the position I now hold with the League. As you all know I am following in the foot steps of some outstanding leaders Pauline Sumption, Mike Wendland, Meri Jo Anderson, Becky Brunsing, Laurie Gill, and who can forget Jeanne Duchscher. These past presidents have all been mentors to me and I can only hope that I am able to lead the league with the same confidence and poise they all represented while serving as our league President. A little about myself first off, I am the youngest of four daughters. I am the proud mother of 4 sons Stephen-26, Gabe-25, Zach-23 and Riley 15. I am also an even prouder grandmother of 2 of the most beautiful little girls in the whole world Ava and Addisyn. Whoever thought that
being called grandma would be one of the most joyous moments in my life. Needless to say, my home life has kept me quite busy over the years. I honestly can say if I wasn’t busy at the City Office I was off to a school extra-curricular event. But somewhere in my spare time I found time to run for school board and have served on our Board of Education at Andes Central for 13 years. I also feel blessed to say that I was fortunate enough to raise my children in my home town and be surrounded by my family while doing so.
Well that is enough about me. I would like to close by reminding everyone that we live in a great state. We live in a state where we know our neighbors by their first names and we learn at an early age to help our neighbors when they are in need. As municipalities we hold those same values and as communities we reach out to our neighboring communities and offer that same kind of neighborly assistance, and that in itself is a blessing!! Debbra Houseman
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Notes: If weather looks bad, call 605-367-5810 or 605-224-8654 to determine if the seminar has been postponed. Please do not take any driving risks. Dress is business casual. Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the League office in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.
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SDML Elects New Leadership at Annual Conference
Lake Andes Finance Officer, Debbie Houseman ascended to the South Dakota Municipal League’s top leadership position at the 86th Annual Conference on October 11 in Aberdeen.
The event was formalized at the Business Meeting with the traditional “Passing of the Gavel” from Past President Pauline Sumption, Finance Officer, Rapid City to Houseman.
President Houseman began her leadership duties immediately on behalf of the interests of South Dakota’s municipalities.
SDML’s leadership also includes the following Officers, Trustees and District Chairs: President:
Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes
1st Vice President: Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City
2nd Vice President: Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton Trustee:
Trustee: Trustee: Trustee: Trustee: Past President:
Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis
Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen
Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall
Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls
Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka
Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City
SDML President Debbie Houseman accepts her appointment as President.
District Chairs
1. Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster 2. Jennifer Eimers Finance Officer, Madison 3. Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea 4. Becky Brunsing City Administrator, Wagner 5. Renae Phinney Board President, Ree Heights 6. Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe 7. Arnold Schott Mayor, McLaughlin 8. VACANT at time of print 9. Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer 10. Michelle DeNeui Finance Officer, Spearfish
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2019 Excellence in Municipal Government Award Goes to...
This year’s Excellence Award Winner has spent their career fostering a positive image of City Hall and the city, going above and beyond in every aspect of life.
Our winner is truly on the front lines and has been the face of her city for more than 20 years. She knows it is essential to have the trust of the citizens, and has worked to build and keep that trust.
Our winner is the first person citizens see as they walk through the doors of City Hall, and is often the first to hear the complaints of citizens. She has always worked hard to find and give the correct answer.
Her fellow municipal employees seek her out for information and advice, and she is always willing to help out other communities looking for help.
She is very active in her community, acting as a Junior Achievement instructor, participating in the local Booster club, and fundraising for her church.
She was nominated for the award by her Mayor and coworkers, and we are very pleased to give the Excellence Award to someone so worthy of it – Congratulations to Diane LeBrun of Dell Rapids.
Note: Given annually, this award is granted to elected officials or municipal employees based on a two-year rotation. This year’s award was presented to a municipal employee who has made a outstanding contribution to the further improvement of municipal
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Diane LeBrun receives the Excellence in Municipal Government Award from Pauline Sumption, President, SDML Board of Directors.
government in South Dakota. The Past Presidents’ Committee reviews nominations by SDML members and recommends the recipient.
Presentations from the Annual Conference can be found on the League’s website: www.sdmunicipalleague.org.
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Governor Noem Announces Nearly $47 Million for Environmental Projects
Gov. Kristi Noem says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved nearly $47 million for water, wastewater, watershed and solid waste projects. The board met today in Pierre.
The $46,933,000 total includes $925,000 in grants and $46,008,000 in low-interest loans, with $550,000 in principal forgiveness.
The grants and loans awarded by the board are administered through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
“I am pleased to announce that this financial assistance is available,” said Gov. Noem. “These grant and loan awards will result in upgraded storm water, wastewater and drinking water systems, new landfill cells and equipment, and enhanced protection of the environment.”
Grants were awarded to: • Belle Fourche, $105,000 for landfill scale replacement • Custer Fall River Waste Management District, $80,000 to purchase a landfill compactor • James River Water Development District, $500,000 for South Central Watershed Implementation Project
Loans were awarded to: • Hartford, $1,334,000 for wastewater collection system expansion • Lennox, $1,375,000 for drinking water, wastewater and storm sewer improvements • Lincoln County Rural Water System, $750,000 for drinking water system improvements • Sioux Falls, $41,625,000 for wastewater treatment system improvements
The grants and loans were awarded from DENR’s Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program and Solid Waste Management Program.
The Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, funded in part by revenues from the Petroleum Release Compensation Tank Inspection fee and the sale of lotto tickets, provides grants and loans for water, wastewater and watershed projects.
The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for public drinking water system projects. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for wastewater, storm water, water conservation, and nonpoint source projects. Principal forgiveness is a subsidy option that results in a reduced loan repayment amount for the borrower. The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants and loans for solid waste disposal, recycling and waste tire projects. The Legislature annually appropriates dedicated water and waste funding for the Consolidated and Solid Waste programs through the Governor’s Omnibus Water Funding Bill.
Loans with principal forgiveness were awarded to: • Pierpont, $132,000 loan, with $118,000 in principal forgiveness, for drinking water meter replacement • Ree Heights, $432,000 loan, with $432,000 in principal forgiveness, for drinking water system improvements
A Grant and loan package was awarded to: • Tri-County Landfill Association, $600,000 to construct a new landfill disposal cell, which includes a $240,000 grant and a $360,000 loan 10
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DOL’s New Overtime Rule Reduces Obama Administration’s Attempt to Expand Overtime to 4.2 Million Workers
By: Britni Summers, McGrath North
The wait is over. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has revealed its final rule extending overtime pay to an estimated 1.3 million workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The rule is still a far cry from the Obama administration’s proposed overtime overhaul, which would have impacted around 4.2 million workers, raised the salary threshold for overtime pay to $913 per week ($47,476 annually), and updated every three years to keep up with the cost of living. That rule, however, was blocked by a federal judge in 2016.
The new rule, announced on September 25, 2019, raises the salary threshold to $684 per week ($35,568 annually) from the current $455 per week ($23,660 annually). This means employers must pay overtime to all employees making less than the salary threshold, if they work more than 40 hours per week. Unlike the Obama administration’s proposal, the new rule does not provide
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for automatic updates to the salary threshold to keep up with the cost of living.
The rule also raises the salary cutoff for the highly compensated exemption to $107,432 from the current $100,000. This is much lower than the DOL’s proposal of $147,000 announced last March.
Employees that make more than $35,568 per year but less than $107,432 yearly still may qualify for overtime if their job duties do not qualify for an exemption. The job duties test for the white collar exemptions (executive, professional, and administrative employees paid on a salary basis) remains unchanged.
Employers have only three months to prepare for the final rule’s effective date of January 1, 2020. To gear up for compliance, employers may want to increase salaries, create bonus or incentive pay programs to satisfy up to 10% of the $35,568 minimum, or reclassify positions as non-exempt and consider a wage adjustment. As always, our labor and employment attorneys are available to help with this transition.
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2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
The SDML Hall of Fame honors those elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years.
Mike Wendland, Baltic, 21 Years Mike grew up in Baltic. Graduating from Baltic High School and then Augustana College with a B.S in Business Administration. Mike served on the Baltic City Council for 4 years prior to becoming Mayor. Mike served as the Mayor of Baltic for 18 years. Mike worked for Citibank for 31 years. Currently Mike is the City Administrator and Economic Development Director for the City of Baltic. Mike and his wife Dawn have three children: Jadin, Connor and Jacie.
Nora Erhart, Belle Fourche, 20 Years Nora, the treasured baby of her family, her mother's miracle and apple of her daddy's eye, grew up in Platte, South Dakota. She graduated Platte High School as salutatorian and went on to study at the University of South Dakota at Springfield. It was there she met Cal, and after obtaining their degrees they were married and began their life together. While growing their family, they settled a few times in eastern South Dakota and Minnesota before finally finding their home in Belle Fourche in 1987. Before beginning her work with the city, Nora was secretary of the United Methodist Church and valued employee of Office Emporium as well as occasional part-time gig driving a bus. During this time perhaps her most appreciated (and challenging) job was raising her 4 children, who have now all re-settled in the area with their families, including her 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters for whom Nora will gladly do anything. In her spare time, she loves camping (with her furry friends Molly, Maddy, and Misha), reading, baking, and watching (and collecting) movies.
Rick Boschee, Bowdle, 20 Years In Rick Boschee’s 20 years of serving the City of Bowdle, he has filled the roles of both Alderman and Mayor within the city, as well as serving as the District 6 Vice President. In Bowdle, the City owns our hospital so our City Council also serves as the Hospital Board of Directors. During the last 20 years that Rick has been in public service, he has helped guide the facility from a three million dollar revenue facility to an eight million dollar revenue facility. Both the City and Hospital are thankful for all of Rick’s hard work!
Diane Haivala, Buffalo, 42 Years Diane Haivala retired on June 30, 2019 after serving the Town of Buffalo, SD for 42-years. She is deserving of the Hall of Fame award not only because she excelled in her position as Finance Officer, but because her love and dedication to Buffalo is something truly special and unique. She would spend time after work and on weekends pulling weeds around town. When the recently hired Finance Officer needed to spend time with her husband during his final days, Diane willingly came out of retirement for a month to ensure Buffalo's office was able to remain open and running.
Karen Leffler, Canton, 26 Years Karen has worked for the City of Canton for 26 years as the Deputy Finance Officer. In that time she has helped navigate the City through growth and several changes. She has been integral part of Planning & Zoning. Karen has learned nearly every aspect of the City in her time here. Karen has lived in Canton for 50+ years. She enjoys playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.
Dan Bridenstine, Deadwood, 20 Years Dan began his employment with the City of Deadwood Parks Department as a laborer on January 29, 1999. He transferred to the Street Department as an equipment operator on April 9, 2001 and still holds that position today. Dan is married to Renee and they have two children and six grandchildren. Dan looks forward to retiring someday.
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Karla Dower, Deadwood, 25 Years Karla began her employment with the City of Deadwood as a part-time custodian on August 8, 1994. She became a full-time employee on January 18, 2017 and still holds the custodial position today. Karla has three sons and two grandchildren.
Donald (Albert) Kryger, Deadwood, 20 Years Albert began his employment with the City of Deadwood in the Parks Department as a laborer on April 1, 1999. He became Assistant Parks Foreman on September 30, 2002 and Foreman on November 15, 2004. After 20 years of dedicated service, Albert retired on April 3, 2019.
Diane LeBrun, Dell Rapids, 20 Years Diane started working part time for the City the summer of 1999. She moved on to full time utility billing clerk in 2005. Her favorite part of the job is the daily interaction with customers. Diane and her husband Dennis have 3 children – Jeff (Carrie), Kirk (Abby) and Lexie (Ryan). She has also been blessed with 7 grandchildren who all live nearby so she is able to spoil them often. Diane is also a life-long fan of the Minnesota Twins and the Dallas Cowboys.
Janet Bockorny, Huron, 20 Years Janet Bockorny has worked for the City of Huron in the Finance Office for 20 years. She began as an Administrative Assistant, moved to Deputy Accounting Clerk and currently serves as the Deputy Finance Director. Janet and her husband Jerry have two children, and two wonderful grandchildren who are more fun than she could have imagined.
Tim Hess, Lemmon, 26 Years Tim Hess began working for the City of Lemmon on June 14, 1993. Tim is currently the Assistant Superintendent for the City of Lemmon as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Regional Landfill. Tim has served as a board member in the past for the SD Solid Waste Management Association. Tim currently works in all areas of the city including: streets, water, landfill, pool, mosquito control, sewer, parks and general maintenance of buildings, parks, and equipment. Tim is a valuable employee to the City of Lemmon.
Dave Huber, Lemmon, 33 Years Dave Huber began his employment with the City of Lemmon on April 22, 1986. Dave is currently the City Superintendent which he has held since January 2010. Dave works in all departments including: streets, water, NOVEMBER 2019
landfill, sewer, parks, and general maintenance of buildings, parks, and equipment as well as budget and ordering of supplies. Dave has seNed his country as part of the North Dakota National Guard from 1976-2017. Dave is an asset to the City of Lemmon and wears many hats as all employees do in a small community. Brian Pearson, Philip, 20 Years Brian Pearson started his career with the City of Philip in April 1999. He has served in various capacities of general maintenance with his main focus in the water department. In 2010, he also took over utility billing. He has and continues to hold water certifications as well as other certifications. He is also an active volunteer with the Philip Volunteer Fire Department.
Matt Reckling, Philip, 20 Years Matthew "Matt" Reckling started his career with City of Philip as a "volunteer" and was later hired as the Assistant Street/Sewer Superintendent in August 1999. In May 2009, he was promoted to Public Works Director. He oversees and works alongside three public works maintenance personnel. He is also a very active volunteer with the Philip Volunteer Fire Department; and, served as the chief in 2016. He is married and has two daughters.
John Uthe, Presho, 23 Years Twenty-three years ago, John and his family returned to his hometown to become one of the city’s two full-time street and water crew. For the past seven years, he has been the city superintendent and is currently overseeing almost $6 million of street, sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements. In his spare time, he operates a lawn care business and encourages his children’s sport activities. His two sons became teachers and eldest daughter attends Lyman High School. John and his partner Kristen share a daughter and her son.
Angela Ehlers, Presho, 21 Years Angela Ehlers represents Ward 3 and serves as president of the Presho City Council. Her experience as executive director of the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts allows her to bring a unique perspective to her council. A strong believer in community involvement, she is in her 43rd year volunteering with the Lyman County Ambulance and serves as secretary-treasurer of the Medicine Creek Golf Course. She is also a member of the Presho Chamber and Medicine Creek Lions Club. 17
Jeanette (Jan) Ervin, Spearfish, 20 Years Jan started with the City of Spearfish on May 5, 1999 in a temporary position with the parks department. In March of 2000, she applied for a regular position with facility maintenance and served there until she retired on June 14, 2019. During her employment with the City of Spearfish, Jan’s dedication and willingness to help wherever and whenever needed was incredible. From lawn care to shoveling snow, Jan helped do it all. Her upkeep and maintenance of the historically significant Tretheway Pavilion and the Snappers Club made them two of the most sought after buildings for hosting events in Spearfish including meetings, weddings, and family reunions. Jan is now retired and spends her time enjoying each day bike riding, traveling (especially her annual trip to Hawaii), cooking, and spending time with her family. She can still be found weeding different parks and community garden areas throughout the city.
Verla Little, Spearfish, 21 Years Verla started with the City of Spearfish Police Department on April 21, 1998 as a part-time dispatcher. She moved to a fulltime position on January 4, 1999 while also serving as a certified reserve police officer. Verla was promoted to a police officer for Spearfish on July 23, 2001. In July of 2002, Verla graduated from the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy where she earned the Coler-Williams Award. Verla was the first female certified reserve officer for Spearfish and the first female police officer for Spearfish. On April 4, 2010, Verla was promoted to police corporal. Verla is a: • DARE instructor for the 5th and 7th grade DARE programs • Police Training Officer (PTO) • Defensive Tactics and OC instructor • Rape Aggression Defense instructor • Teen Court instructor • Board member of the Victims of Violence Intervention Program • Past member of the Lawrence County Child Protection Team Verla has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Black Hills State University. She attended South Dakota State University where she worked toward a Master of Science in Biology with an emphasis on Botany and Germination Ecology. Verla enjoys being active in the community and promoting a safer environment for our children, residents, and visitors.
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Distinguished Service Award Presented to Britzman
The South Dakota Municipal Attorney’s Association (SDMAA) presented a Distinguished Service Award to Steve Britzman, City Attorney, City of Brookings on Thursday, October 10th during the Excellence in Municipal Government Luncheon at the SDML Annual Conference. The award was presented by SDMAA Board member Lisa Marso, City Attorney, City of Brandon “In recognition of and appreciation for outstanding contributions and commitment to the South Dakota Municipal Attorney's Association”.
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SDML 2020 Statement of Policy
The Municipal League’s Statement of Policy for the coming year was adopted in its final form at the SDML annual business meeting held during the annual conference in Aberdeen. This statement guides the League staff and lobbyists during the legislative session and functions as a reference for the League’s position on various issues affecting local government. This Statement of Policy is also posted on the League’s website, www.sdmunicipalleague.org. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. The SDML supports allowing a separate and additional class of on-sale liquor licenses for golf courses. (GG – 2003; 2007; 2008) 2.
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urges cities and counties to work cooperatively to develop legislation. (GG – 2014)
The SDML supports the public financing toolbox for local governments. (GG – 2014)
The SDML supports a reduced rate for ballot publications. (GG – 2009)
The SDML recognizes the importance of water, sewer, electric, and other utilities to the economic development of South Dakota. The SDML strongly opposes any measure that would hinder the growth and development of municipal public utilities. (PW – 2019)
The SDML supports planning and zoning legislation that will encourage continuity between city and county planning and zoning procedures and reduce ambiguities within the adoption process, enabling municipalities to more effectively adopt and administer their
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comprehensive plan, zoning regulations, and subdivision regulations. (PW – 2000; 10)
The SDML would strongly oppose any legislation to overrule local zoning or building codes pertaining to mobile homes, manufactured houses or trailer houses. (PW – 2000; 11)
The SDML supports the right and authority of municipalities to have at least an equal voice in platting, zoning, planning, code enforcement, and flood management control in the extraterritorial area. The SDML also supports legislation to enhance municipalities’ ability to gain extraterritorial jurisdiction, and permissive legislation allowing cities and counties to enter into intergovernmental agreements for Urban Growth Areas. (PW – 2000; 12)
The SDML supports amendments to annexation laws that increase local authority. (PW – 2000; 9)
The SDML supports legislation to clarify that the governing board of a municipality under 5,000 may serve as the planning and zoning commission. (PW – 2019)
The SDML supports legislation to amend SDCL 9-4-1 to exclude “registered voters” from the
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petition process for annexation of contiguous territory. (Transferred from GG – 2000; 13)
The SDML opposes any legislation which would hinder municipal control of planning, zoning, and development issues within the corporate limits or municipal growth areas. (PW – 2003; 2019)
The SDML believes municipal governments should be notified of and participate in economic development efforts within their jurisdiction. (PW – 2014) The SDML supports state and federal funding for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System to complete services to South Dakota communities. (PW – 2014)
The SDML would support legislation to prohibit creation of any entity with municipal powers within five miles of any existing municipal boundaries. (PW – 2015)
The SDML supports revising the business improvement district statutes to allow municipalities and counties to enter into joint projects and to locally determine all rates. (T&R – 2003)
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The SDML supports creating incentives within the REDI fund for investment, not just job creation. (T&R – 2003)
The SDML supports making REDI funds available for infrastructure and infrastructure master planning. There is plenty of raw land, but it needs infrastructure before it can be sold to prospects or developed in a timely manner. (T&R – 2003)
The SDML supports allowing maximum local control of tax increment financing (TIF) districts, an economic development tool that has led to millions of dollars in increased property value, benefitting both the state as a whole and the local entities sponsoring the districts, while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the process. (T&R – 2017)
The SDML supports legislation allowing a local vote on up to an additional one cent temporary
municipal sales tax to be used for infrastructure projects. (T&R – 2014)
GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND OPERATIONS 22. The SDML supports legislation that would exempt municipalities from the regulations of the unclaimed property laws. (GG – 2000; 12)
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The SDML supports amending SDCL 12-1-5 to include municipal election officials on the State Board of Elections. (GG – 2000; 13)
The SDML supports clarifying signature requirements all municipal election petitions. (GG – 2016)
The SDML supports allowing the municipal finance officer to check the residence and voter registrations of candidates for municipal office and voter registration of petition signatures. (GG – 2018; 2019)
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The SDML supports clarifying the initial election of officers in a newly incorporated municipality. (GG – 2016)
The SDML supports amending SDCL 9-19-13 to provide that all administrative resolutions would be effective upon passage and publication. (T&R – 2004) (Referred from T&R 2018)
The SDML supports amending state law to clarify residence requirements for municipal elected officials. (GG – 2014)
The SDML supports efforts by the Secretary of State to provide consistency in election statutes. (GG – 2017)
The SDML supports making the language on “secondary” or “run-off” elections consistent. (GG – 2019)
The SDML supports working cooperatively with other state entities to clarify residence for voter registration. (GG – 2015)
The SDML supports making provisions for implementing municipal budgets consistent with provisions found in county law. (GG – 2015) The SDML supports increasing the bid limit for public improvement projects. (GG – 2010). The SDML supports updating the surplus property laws. (GG – 2019)
The SDML supports amending state law to continue to provide the tax levy request to the county by October 1 each year, but to allow more time to develop the annual municipal budget. (GG – 2018)
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Control Review range to between $100,000 and $750,000. (GG – 2014)
The SDML supports changing the makeup of the local board of equalization to more appropriately reflect the distribution of property tax revenues. (GG – 2008)
The SDML would support county efforts to impose a penalty of up to $250 for failure to appear at a requested property tax assessment appeal to the Office of Hearing Examiners. (GG – 2017)
The SDML supports allowing citizens to vote on their preferred method of receiving public notices. (GG – 2017)
The SDML supports allowing alternative publication options for local governments. (GG – 2003; 2018)
The SDML supports a safe harbor provision for publication errors made by newspapers when legible, timely information has been submitted by the local government for elections. (GG – 2018)
The SDML supports amending statutes regarding designation of official newspapers to require the newspaper submit the circulation density by local government jurisdiction. (GG – 2011; 2013)
The SDML supports legislation to allow a local option for resolutions to be published by title and abbreviated explanation only. (GG – 2006)
The SDML supports legislation to allow publication of bond resolutions, bond ordinances,
The SDML supports cooperative activities between county and municipal governments, the protection of existing joint activities, and elimination of barriers that hinder the creation of such arrangements. (added by SDML Board of Directors, Dec. 9, 2015) (GG – 2016) The SDML supports increasing the audit “trigger” to $750,000. (GG – 2014)
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and franchise ordinances by reference. (GG – 2003)
The SDML supports clarifying state law to allow municipalities to purchase brokered and negotiated CD’s that meet FDIC requirements. (Resolutions Committee 2018)
The SDML supports reviewing open meeting laws in conjunction with any Open Government Task Force so long as the SDML is adequately represented. (GG – 2009; 2012)
The SDML opposes state regulation of the Health Pool of South Dakota, the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, or the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund. (GG – 2003)
The SDML supports legislation amending SDCL 34A-6-29 to make the collection of delinquent garbage collection fees consistent with the collection of other delinquent municipal utility fees. (GG – 2006) The SDML supports allowing counties to add a processing fee of up to 5%, or a minimum of
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$15.00, for the collection of delinquent municipal utility and other service fees and charges and for nuisance actions. (GG – 2016) The SDML supports legislation to allow funds to be deposited directly to municipalities from the state, rather than going first through the counties. (GG – 2006)
The SDML supports changing the vote to create a hospital district to a simple majority. (GG – 2007)
The SDML supports equal treatment of all government facilities which serve as the official office of elected officials or any buildings where governing bodies officially meet on a regular basis. (GG – 2012) The SDML supports making special assessments for sidewalks consistent with all other special assessment procedures. (GG – 2013)
The SDML supports clarifying that nuisance assessments may be made by local resolution. (GG – 2013)
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LOCAL CONTROL AND HOME RULE 58. The SDML supports permissive legislation granting municipalities the power to control the number and the fees for on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses to be granted within the municipality. (GG – 2000; 24)
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The SDML supports local control of the sale, use, distribution, marketing, and promotion of tobacco products that are more restrictive than those provided by the Legislature. (GG – 2003)
The SDML strongly supports legislation to distance state laws from Dillon’s Rule. (GG – 2005)
The SDML supports the ability to use drones for any local government purpose. (Resolutions – 2014)
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The SDML opposes state legislation limiting municipalities from adopting whichever portions of the International Codes deemed necessary. (PHSW – 2009; 2016)
The SDML recommends that the Department of Transportation, the Legislature, and any county affected, carefully review the financial impact of the transfer of any roads, bridges or highways to the municipality. The SDML supports legislation to require counties and the state to provide to municipalities all maintenance records and bridge inspections prior to the negotiation of a transfer. (PW – 2000; 2010; 1)
The SDML strongly supports legislation affirming the authority of municipal government to control activities and charge for the use by utilities within public rights-of-way within municipal jurisdiction. (PW – 2000; 2)
The SDML opposes any regulation by others of any service provided by or regulated by a
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municipality. However, the SDML strongly feels that municipalities should be included in any discussion on restructuring of the energy and telecommunication industries. (PW – 2000; 3)
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 66. The SDML supports an amendment to restrict or repeal the presumptions included in SDCL 9-1645 pertaining to circulatory or respiratory disease as “occupational” in fire fighters and opposes any amendment to expand the disease presumption regarding occupational diseases affecting volunteer and active paid firefighters. (GG – 2000; CB7)
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The SDML supports legislation authorizing municipal access to federal background checks for licensees. (GG – 2008; 2009)
The SDML supports legislation to make municipal laws consistent as to the use of the term “finance officer” rather than “clerk/treasurer.” (GG – 2010)
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The SDML supports amending state law to allow municipalities to establish policies on accepting donations. (PHSW – 2019)
The SDML supports continuation, reinstatement, or new state and federal grants and loans, at sustained levels, including State Revolving Fund monies, to local governments to facilitate construction and upgrading of sewer, stormwater utility, water, and solid waste facilities as mandated by state and federal regulations. (PW – 2000; 2007; 19)
The SDML supports state funding to restore the funds transferred from the Aeronautics Trust Fund in order to allow South Dakota airports to continue to comply with safety regulations and to provide needed infrastructure improvements. (PW – 2016)
The SDML supports legislation to require that all aviation funds, grants, revenues, taxes or monies from any other source collected previously and in the future be dedicated for aviation use only.
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The SDML supports cooperative efforts to return a portion of the video lottery revenues to municipalities. (T&R – 2000; 2)
The SDML supports legislation to increase the license fee that municipalities may charge on video lottery machines. (T&R – 2000; 3)
The SDML supports amending SDCL 6-3-3 to return the required percentage of the vote to pass a joint bond issue to a simple majority. (T&R – 2000; 4)
The SDML strongly supports legislation to amend SDCL 10-52A-2 to allow up to 2 percent “bed, booze, and board” tax. (T&R – 2005)
The SDML supports legislation requiring counties to notify municipalities of any changes to road and bridge reserve fund levies. (T&R – 2015)
The SDML supports legislation to make provisions for taxing all products and services, such as electronic amusement devices, consistent between the state and municipalities. (T&R – 2017) The SDML supports the option to change the Business Improvement District room fee to a percentage basis. (T&R 2019)
Sales Tax 81. The SDML opposes any legislation that would reduce, remove, repeal or reallocate the municipal sales tax, liquor tax reversion or any other municipal revenues to any other unit of government or that would expand the power to impose a sales or use tax to any other unit of government. (T&R – 2000; 9)
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The SDML opposes any further exemptions from the sales tax laws. (T&R – 2000; 10) The SDML opposes the repeal of the sales tax on groceries. (T&R – 2004)
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other lodging accommodations within the municipality. (T&R – 2000; 11)
The SDML opposes any attempt by the state to extend their authority over the collection, administration, and redistribution of the municipal sales tax for any purpose. (T&R – 2000; 12)
The SDML strongly opposes any formula-driven redistribution of sales and use tax revenues. The SDML strongly supports maintaining the current system of returning revenues based on sales actually attributed to that point of delivery. (T&R – 2002; 15)
The SDML supports allowing broad, local-option authority to municipalities that would enable the return of any potential tax revenue increases to entities or persons deemed appropriate by the municipality. (T&R – 2002; 20)
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The SDML is opposed to de minimus exceptions. (The exceptions do not serve to level the playing field and the collection allowance will reimburse sellers for the costs of collecting the taxes.) (T&R – 2002; 23)
The SDML opposes any municipal funding of a sales tax collection allowance for all sellers, whether in or out of state. (T&R – 2002; 2004; 2012; 2013)
The SDML supports continued local control over local rates and opposes weighted averaging or a state-imposed single rate. (T&R – 2002; 25) The SDML supports retaining the ability of municipalities to impose, adjust, and determine local rates, protect current revenues, prevent loss of revenue, and to account for any future growth. (T&R – 2002; 26) The SDML supports reinstatement of the ability to tax Internet services. (T&R – 2002; 2010; 27)
State/Federal Funding 94. The SDML supports repeal of state taxation on alternative fuels used by local governments and supports federal tax incentives for government purchases of alternative fuel vehicles. (T&R – 2007)
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The SDML supports legislation to allow a local option, gross receipts tax on alcoholic beverages for the counties to fund public-safety related items. (T&R – 2015)
The SDML supports exempting all municipal projects, facilities, and equipment from sales and use taxes, so long as the municipality retains ownership and control, regardless of who installs or operates the facility or equipment. (T&R – 2011) The SDML opposes removing or reducing tax exemptions for municipal bonds. (T&R – 2013)
Property Tax 100. The SDML supports legislation to allow, at local option, the creation of library districts to allow for the equitable funding for libraries that provide service to municipalities, counties, and other overlapping entities. (T&R – 2000; 31)
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The SDML opposes attempts to amend the Constitution to cap the growth of property values and base the value on the acquisition value of property. (T&R – 2005)
The SDML supports continuing liens and encumbrances on property purchased through a tax deed. (T&R – 2013)
The SDML supports legislation to amend SDCL 10-13-35 to set the property tax cap at 3% or the rate of inflation, whichever is greater. (T&R – 2015)
The SDML supports enhancing and streamlining the information provided by the county director of equalization to the local board of equalization regarding reassessment plans, growth, and listing of properties inspected during the prior year. (T&R 2018)
User Fees 106. The SDML supports the concept of user fees for public service calls, including but not limited to law enforcement and fire protection for all taxexempt properties. (T&R – 2000; 2008; 2010; 33; 2015) 107.
The SDML opposes discriminatory charges on county taxpayers living within municipal boundaries for services, including but not limited to 911 emergency services. (T&R – 2012)
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 108. The SDML opposes forced transfer or sale of ownership of state or federally owned dams and power marketing administrations. (PW – 2000; 2010; 15) (Deleted portion moved to Core Beliefs) 109.
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The SDML opposes the practice of the federal government threatening the loss of funding to ensure compliance with federal guidelines. The SDML requests the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to allow flexibility to water systems to meet water certification requirements and urges the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to continue monetary assistance and free training for water certification. (PW – 2000; 2008; 16)
The SDML opposes any legislative and regulatory barriers to the creation of municipal electric utilities and supports the fundamental principle of public power and the right of municipalities to provide any utility service desired by their citizens. (PW – 2004)
The SDML opposes legislation that removes the ability of municipalities to determine responsibility for service lines between the homeowner and the city. (PW – 2005; 2016)
The SDML supports the right and authority of municipalities to retain local control over all aspects of placement and use of individual alternative power systems. (PW – 2008)
The SDML encourages policymakers at all levels to understand the importance of robust broadband and other technology deployment in rural America to avoid a digital divide between rural and urban citizens. (PW – 2010; 2019) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
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PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 115. The SDML supports legislation to expand affordable and workforce housing opportunities in South Dakota. (PHSW – 2014; 2018)
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The SDML supports a statewide task force to review access and resources for the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, tobacco addiction, and gambling addiction. The SDML calls for the State of South Dakota to assume increased responsibility for funding of detoxification and
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alcoholic, drug addiction, tobacco addiction, and gambling treatment facilities from state alcohol beverage taxes, tobacco taxes, and gaming revenues. (PHSW – 2000; 2014 CB2; 2015; 2018) (Amended and moved from Core Beliefs)
The SDML supports a mechanism for blighted, vacant, or nuisance properties to assist in the costs of their own remediation, including any asbestos testing and removal. (PHSW – 2014; 2016; 2018)
The SDML supports legislation to provide stronger penalties and increase requirements for mandatory vehicle insurance. (PHSW – 2007)
The SDML supports legislation to remove restrictions which prohibit municipalities from prohibiting the use of phosphates in lawn fertilizers within city limits. (PHSW – 2010) The SDML supports continued efforts to reduce distracted driving. (PHSW – 2012; 2014)
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The SDML supports adoption of the most recent edition of the International Codes, with the option of local amendments. (PHSW – 2013; 2014; 2017)
The SDML strongly supports a statewide task force to review access and resources for the treatment of mental healthcare and increased funding for services and programs. (PHSW – 2015)
The SDML supports legislation that eliminates any regulatory barriers within state law that prevent or stifle the creation of triage centers, which provide detoxification services to those seeking treatment for substance abuse and crisis stabilization for mental health issues. (PHSW – 2019) The SDML supports making seatbelt violations a primary offense. (PHSW – 2016)
The SDML opposes any effort to weaken the statewide smoking ban and will support legislation that strengthens state and local efforts to enforce this prohibition. (PHSW – 2016)
The SDML supports measures to keep public safety entities viable. (PHSW – 2019)
The SDML supports a reliable statewide emergency radio system that allows users across the state to communicate within and outside of their agencies. In order to sustain this capability and enhance operations locally, statewide, amongst other states, and with federal agencies, the SDML supports state funding initiatives to upgrade the statewide system to the national standard for public safety communications utilized by both federal and state governments known as Project 25 (P25). (PHSW – 2017; 2018)
The SDML supports a state funding initiative to mitigate the emerald ash borer infestation, similar to the state’s successful response to the pine beetle infestation and supports a statewide ban on the sale of ash trees or untreated firewood from ash trees. (PHSW 2018) The SDML supports legislation and funding to prevent sex trafficking. (PHSW 2018)
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Department of Transportation analyze and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the adverse effects of state load and length limits on municipal streets, bridges, and traffic patterns regarding state load limits, issuing of permits, or truck lengths. (PW – 2000; 2010; 6)
The SDML strongly urges the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the South Dakota State Legislature to adopt rules, regulations and appropriate legislation to designate the entire Big Sioux River Basin as a water source protection area and to establish a management plan for the allocation of water in the Big Sioux River Basin (the river and associated aquifers.) (PW – 2000; 7)
The SDML supports the Safe Drinking Water Act; however, the SDML opposes federally mandated drinking water standards unless based upon proven human health risks substantiated by scientific data. The SDML continues to support monetary assistance to public water systems based upon flexible and reasonable incentives. (PW – 2000; 2008; 8; 2019)
The SDML opposes any US Corps of Engineers’ proposal to levy fees on the storage of water in the Missouri River reservoirs to recover costs of constructing the Missouri River dams as these fees would pose severe economic impacts to municipal and rural water systems in the state. (PW – 2011; 2019)
The SDML supports efforts to hold telecom wireless companies accountable for all surcharge remittance on wireless services provided. The SDML also supports legislation allowing inflationary increase in the surcharge to keep pace with continued growing costs and inflation. (T&R – 2017)
The SDML supports expanding the base for the 911 surcharge to include all means of communicating with a 911 system. (T&R – 2005)
The SDML supports enhanced revenue from the state and federal governments to implement heightened security standards necessitated by any state or federal Homeland Security requirements. (T&R – 2002; 36)
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Community and Economic Development The SDML urges all municipalities to adopt a fair CB1. housing policy. (GG – 2000; CB16)
CB2.
CB3.
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The SDML opposes bills similar to the “Bradley Bill” because of the potential environmental, social and economic impacts on the people and governments of South Dakota. (GG – 2000; 20)
The SDML encourages the Governor and the Legislature and the Ellsworth Authority to assist in the efforts to retain Ellsworth Air Force Base as a viable military facility. (GG – 2003; 15)
The SDML urges federal and state support for alternative transportation programs that take into account new technologies, mobility, community quality of life, and demographic trends as well as maintenance of traditional modes of transportation. (GG – 2015; 2016) (Moved from
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The SDML supports ensuring K-12 education is at the highest academically competitive levels as well as the teaching of basic life skills and responsibilities. (PHSW – 2003)
The SDML supports the use of public and private colleges and universities in producing labor studies and other studies on local needs and resources, and in the development of a statewide master plan for economic development. (PHSW – 2003)
The SDML encourages general education cost forgiveness for South Dakota university and technical school graduates who stay in-state for a specified length of time. (PHSW – 2003; 2010)
The SDML supports the creation of a long-range technology master plan for South Dakota. (PHSW – 2003)
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The SDML urges investment in research and development and intellectual property using research triangles and incubator programs to promote these endeavors. (PHSW – 2003)
The SDML recognizes that any mismanagement of the Black Hills National Forest is a health, safety and economic development issue for residents of South Dakota. The SDML supports policies that prioritize quality of life and economic development in the Black Hills National Forest. (PHSW – 2003; 2016)
The SDML urges the SD Department of Environment and Natural Resources to recognize that environmental regulations cost municipalities an immense amount of money, which could otherwise be spent on economic development and quality of life improvements. The SDML urges DENR to keep environmental regulation as reasonable and affordable as possible for municipalities in South Dakota. (PHSW – 2003)
CB12.
CB13.
CB14.
CB15. CB16.
The SDML recognizes the importance of maintaining the National Science Lab, and strongly supports its continued scientific efforts at the former Homestake mine. (PHSW – 2005; 14) (Moved from General Policy)
The SDML encourages the development of a state-wide economic development policy in South Dakota -recognizing that quality of life in communities is a major factor. (PHSW – 2002) (Moved from General Policy)
The SDML believes that municipal and county governments should formulate and control all local planning and zoning programs. (PW – 2000; CB7) The SDML supports enhanced state and federal funding for water supply and wastewater systems. (PW – 2014; 2018) The SDML encourages the Legislature and the Governor to review all laws as they pertain to
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economic development, and to work with municipalities to develop opportunities and remove impediments to development of our communities. (T&R – 2002; 1)
Government Ethics and Operations CB17. The SDML endorses the Core Beliefs espoused by the National League of Cities.1 (GG – 2000; CB18)
CB18. CB19. CB20.
The SDML encourages municipalities to initiate policies to oppose racial profiling in any municipal activity. (GG – 2000; CB19)
The SDML strongly supports municipal elections remaining non-partisan. (GG – 2003)
The SDML supports efforts to review and update state statutes related to municipal government provided the South Dakota Municipal League has appropriate representation in that process. (GG – 2000)
Local Control and Home Rule CB21. The SDML encourages federal, state, and local
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government leaders to continue to work with American Indian tribes to resolve taxation, regulatory, environmental and infrastructure issues, and law enforcement concerns. Such efforts should address concerns resulting from the federal government placing land into trust on behalf of American Indian tribes without such tribes having entered into a binding agreement with state and local entities on the collection of taxes, law enforcement, infrastructure and environmental concerns, and regulations. (GG – 2000; CB20)
The SDML encourages consolidation of the Boards of Equalization with the cooperation of all entities of local government in order to relieve taxpayers of unnecessary burdens and encourages legislation to require counties to consolidate Boards of Equalization when requested by a municipality. (GG – 2000; CB21) The SDML opposes any legislation expanding the power and authority of special districts, subdistricts, cooperatives, and sanitary districts to render services without allowing municipalities the same options. (GG – 2000; CB22)
The SDML proactively opposes the mandatory OSHA requirements being applied to municipalities. (GG – 2000; 2) The SDML opposes any legislation which would inhibit municipalities from providing services requested by citizens in whatever form the citizens approve. (GG – 2006)
The SDML opposes any state environmental laws and regulations that are more stringent than existing federal environmental laws, standards and regulations. (PHSW – 2000; CB4)
The SDML encourages standards be developed to provide equal 911 service to all citizens and visitors and encourages cooperative efforts to improve 911 services and efficiency. The SDML opposes mandated consolidation of 911 service centers. (Adopted at Joint Board Meeting between SDML and SDACC, December,1999; 8; Amended by SDML Board, December, 2006; PHSW – 2016) (Moved from General Policy) The SDML recommends that streets and
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CB30. CB31.
highways constructed with state/federal funds be based upon consultation and coordination with the local government. (PW – 2000; CB4)
The SDML urges the Transportation Commission, with input from municipal government, to develop and adhere to an adequate transportation plan and supports the development of an access management model. Further, municipalities must be offered participation in any change affecting their area. (PW – 2000; CB5)
The SDML opposes any state mandated prohibition against the cities’ right to construct with their own crews. (PW – 2003)
The SDML opposes any measure that restricts local control over taxation and spending and urges the defeat of any such measure. Further, the SDML encourages municipalities to work individually and with other local governments to
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inform citizens of the negative impact of tax and spending limitation measures. (T&R – 2000; CB11)
The SDML opposes any attempt to impose a tax or regulation on self-insured local government pools or individual self-insured local government entities. (T&R – 2000; CB12)
Municipal Employees CB33. The SDML endorses the retention of the existing state constitutional right to work law and opposes any state or federal legislation that interferes with or affects that right. While recognizing the right of employees to organize, it is fundamental that each employee be guaranteed individual freedom of choice in joining or not joining a union or other employee organization. (GG – 2000; CB1) CB34.
The SDML advocates that the cities continue to review and upgrade job safety and health standards for all municipal employees and require the use of safety equipment by municipal
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CB35. CB36.
CB37.
CB38. CB39. CB40.
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employees while on duty. (GG – 2000; CB2)
The SDML supports legislation that prohibits violence in the workplace. (GG – 2000; CB3)
The SDML urges local governing bodies to adopt those portions of the Municipal League Personnel Manual that meet their local needs. (GG – 2000; CB4)
The SDML encourages member municipalities to allot funding and paid time for employee and officials training and educational opportunities so that municipal service is made more effective and at the same time employees may become qualified for promotion to higher level positions. The SDML encourages municipal employees and officials to join and participate in professional associations, job related organizations, and other continuing education activities and urges cities to allot funding and paid time for such membership and participation. (GG – 2000; CB5)
The SDML urges municipalities to prepare and adopt Equal Employment Opportunity policies that comply with law. (GG – 2000; CB6; 2013)
CB43.
CB44.
CB45. CB46.
The SDML recommends that municipalities make available health and life insurance coverage for their employees. (GG – 2000; CB14)
The SDML urges municipalities and other units of local government to consider joining the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, the South Dakota Public Funds Investment Trust, the Health Pool of South Dakota, and SDML Municipal Government Software; and to review other services available through the SDML. (GG – 2000; CB15) The SDML opposes any investment of the assets of the South Dakota Retirement System in “social investing” or “venture capital.” (GG – 2000; 5)
The SDML opposes any legislative action allowing a participating entity or group of members being removed from the South Dakota Retirement System. (GG – 2000; 6)
The SDML is opposed to any legislation or administrative rules adopting binding arbitration. (GG – 2000; 2007; CB10)
The SDML opposes repeal of Article III, Section 26 of the South Dakota Constitution relating to municipal powers denied to private organizations. The SDML opposes any further changes in SDCL 3-18-3 providing for the voting procedure for determination of bargaining unit representation. The SDML supports SDCL 3-18-10 which prohibits strikes by public employees. (GG – 2000; CB11)
The SDML supports local consideration of “equal pay for equal work” but opposes the development of comparable worth pay systems through DOL rulemaking that advances the notion that government should dictate an organization’s compensation program. (GG – 2000; CB12; 2013)
The SDML urges cities who do not have a retirement system to join the South Dakota Retirement System after careful fiscal review. (GG – 2000; CB13)
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Municipal Finance CB47. The SDML encourages local governments to maintain 911 systems using the Funding Surcharge allowed by SDCL 34-45 (Emergency Reporting Telephone) and encourages legislation to increase this surcharge to fully fund the system. (PHSW – 2000; 2007; 2010; CB3)
State/Federal Funding CB48. The SDML strongly supports the federal government honoring all of its funding obligations, including but not limited to federal highway funding and airport funding. The SDML also strongly supports the continued assistance of the SD Department of Transportation in assuming the local matching portion of federal highway monies. (T&R – 2000; 2010; 2011; CB1)
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The SDML supports periodic evaluation and increases in state motor vehicle license fees for the funding of streets and highways and supports exploring other revenue to fund the highway transportation needs of the state. (T&R – 2000; CB2)
The SDML will support legislation to repeal the reduction in license fees for commercial vehicles, based on age of the vehicle. (T&R – 2000; CB3)
The SDML would oppose any redistribution of the motor fuel taxation that would violate the accord reached by the State and local governments in 1985. (T&R – 2000; CB4)
The SDML supports funding of the South Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program. (T&R – 2000; CB5)
The SDML recognizes that the US Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the operation and maintenance of dams on the Missouri River, which due to design deficiencies, have caused stream bank erosion, channel sedimentation, and riverbed degradation. Therefore, the cost to operate and maintain the Missouri River system as envisioned in the Flood Control Act of 1944 (Pick-Sloan) should be borne by the Federal Government. (T&R – 2000; CB7)
The SDML supports legislation for state general funds for training programs at the local level required by the state for firefighters and EMS workers and especially including funds to
CB55.
CB56.
CB57. CB58.
CB59.
CB60.
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reimburse volunteers for expenses incurred in training. (T&R – 2000; CB8)
The SDML requests that the state financially underwrite the full costs of all law enforcement training that is required by the state. Funds levied for training should be used only for training. Adequate funding of the law enforcement academy is essential to the provision of law enforcement officer training. (T&R – 2000; CB9; 2015)
The SDML supports the provisions of SDCL 615-1 and 6-15-2, relating to unfunded mandates, and believes that any new federal or state program, fee, legislation, rule, or regulation imposed upon municipalities must be federally or state funded. (T&R – 2000; CB10) The SDML supports repeal of state taxation on fuels used by local governments. (T&R – 2003; 31)
The SDML believes that whenever possible and proper, additional local government costs should not be funded through increased real estate taxes, but through appropriate user fees or user tax systems or any other non-ad valorem revenue sources. (T&R – 2000; 33)
The SDML supports continued state and federal financing at sustained levels to local governments for projects rehabilitating and preserving water quality in South Dakota streams, rivers, lakes and aquifers. (T&R – 2000; 29) (Moved from General Policy) The SDML supports developing an open, stronger, more cooperative working relationship with the SD Department of Revenue. (T&R – 2010; 2012) (Moved from General Policy)
The SDML supports federal funding, including the “state-side” share of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, on the condition that the state continues its practice of sharing those funds with municipalities. (T&R – 2000; 2016; 30) (Amended and moved from General Policy)
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service within their corporate limits and adjacent urban growth areas. (PW – 2006)
The SDML opposes any legislation limiting or eliminating a municipal electric utility’s right to serve customers facilitated by annexation and/or condemnation. (PW – 2006)
The SDML encourages the state and federal government to maintain dams in a safe and usable condition. (PW – 2010) (Partially moved from General Policy)
CB72.
The SDML opposes any changes to the Power Marketing Administrations and specifically the Western Area Power Administration which deviate from the principles of beneficiary pays and cost-based rates. (PW – 2012)
CB73.
The SDML supports the continued training and certification of landfill operators. (PW – 2000; 2004; 2010; 17) (Moved from General Policy)
The SDML opposes the imposition of any federal or state taxes, fees, or regulations that would have an effect upon municipally owned enterprises or utilities. (T&R – 2000; 2016; 37; 2019) (Moved from General Policy)
Public Health and Safety CB68. The SDML believes that the main emphasis of environmental protection should be information and assistance to municipalities and education of the general public. The League urges the State and Federal Government to fully fund programs and provide technical assistance for planning and implementing programs and regulations established by state and federal laws. The League urges continued research and pilot studies in the fields of pollution control, flood control, water and conservation, river siltation, forest management and waste management. (PHSW – 2000; CB1)
CB69.
CB70.
CB71.
The SDML recognizes the costs associated with maintaining and training regional emergency response teams in South Dakota and supports continued funding from the State of South Dakota. (PHSW – 2006; 2007; 2010) (Amended and moved from General Policy) The SDML supports legislation that requires that users of private telephone switches or services be
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provided capabilities of the same level of 911 services as is available to other residents of the jurisdiction. (PHSW – 2000; 1) (Moved from General Policy) The SDML supports legislation that continues to maintain compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act of 1974 and supports legislation for funding compliance. (PHSW – 2000; 2007; 3) (Moved from General Policy)
The SDML supports the right of local jurisdictions to establish firefighting standards. The SDML does not oppose fire standards such as those issued by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as long as such standards allow municipalities real and substantial flexibility for the way municipalities provide fire and emergency medical services. (PHSW – 2002; 7; 2016) (Moved from General Policy)
The SDML encourages the local units of government to use the funds available from the State of SD to combat West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases and encourages the State of SD to increase these funds. (PHSW – 2007; 2016) (Amended and moved from General Policy)
The SDML urges cities to continue weekly testing of pools and public bodies of water as previously required by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (PHSW – 2011; 2016) (Moved from General Policy)
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CB76.
CB77.
CB78.
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The SDML encourages the licensing of building contractors by local units of government to ensure that contractors comply with minimum standards to protect the consumer. (PHSW – 2004) (Moved from main policy statement 2018)
The SDML urges municipalities to develop ordinances that establish water and energy priorities within the municipality to conserve these resources. Further, the SDML urges municipalities to develop and implement public education programs designated to encourage water and energy conservation methods. (PW – 2000; CB1)
The SDML endorses the wise use of energy and urges local officials to be able to provide adequate input into any energy management or energy standards plan or regulation that affects local government. (PW – 2000; CB2)
The SDML feels strongly that a concerted effort should be made by the state, counties, and cities of this state to eliminate traffic hazards and provide uniform traffic control devices and signing for streets and highways. (PW – 2000; CB3)
The SDML supports the Department of Environment and Natural Resources establishing water quality standards that protect public health and the environment, but opposes EPA mandates that establish national one-size-fits-all standards that do not fit South Dakota because they are overly protective, have negligible environmental benefit, and have a dramatic economic impact to publicly owned wastewater treatment works. (PW – 2011; 2016) (Moved from General Policy) _________________________________________
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Keeping the Winning Trend
By Lynn Bren, SDPAA Director of Member Services
Trips and falls, law enforcement chases, employment related decisions, playgrounds, and pools… all of these things have something in common; they create risks that may be unique challenges for our Members. The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance offers several opportunities for loss control options to help our Members navigate through these and many other risk management challenges daily.
The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance partners with the SDML Workers Compensation Fund to sponsor safety awards which are presented to our Members each year. 2019 Jim Fjerestad Memorial Safety Leadership Award
Prior to July 7, 2015 the award was titled the South Dakota Safety and Loss Control Award. In 2014 Jim Fjerestad was the recipient of this award. Jim was an employee of the City of Brandon, whose passion for safety and loss control spread well beyond the City. Jim recognized that smaller communities would benefit from the information and advice that he was providing the employees in Brandon, and invited employees from those surrounding communities to the City’s safety and loss control meetings. This initiative taken by Jim was selfless and inspiring. Jim passed away July 7, 2015. The award was renamed “The Jim Fjerestad Memorial Safety Leadership Award” to honor the dedication shown by Mr. Fjerestad.
Those interested in nominating someone who exhibits a strong passion for safety and loss control can do so via nominating forms which are found on the Safety Benefits, Inc. website. The time for nominations generally closes in the late summer, as the awards are given to the recipients during the annual conventions which, this year started in September 2019. There are two award winners selected each year.
Doug Kirkus (L), Safety Benefits, Inc presents Chris Newman (R), City of Huron with the Jim Fjerestad Memorial Award. At the County Convention, they received their second Gold Level and their first Platinum Level awards.
The second recipient of the 2019 Fjerestad Memorial Safety Leadership Award is Chris Newman, Building Inspector for City of Huron. The nomination form noted that Chris is the chairperson for the Employee Safety Committee. The form cited one of the reasons for Chris’ nomination was “Chris attends all training available to be the best in his position, and to help others get the required training to be the …safest employees.” This is one of the traits that our Fjerestad award winners emulate, a desire to ensure everyone’s safety.
One of this year’s recipients, Franklin Maynard, Southwest District Emergency Manager from Fall River County, was noted as having “a goal of getting full participation of all departments in the County’s safety and loss control program. Through his coordination, that has happened.…” Unfortunately, Mr. Maynard was unable to accept his award in September at the County’s Annual Convention, but he was still honored for his hard work and accomplishments. Through his work with Safety Benefits, Fall River County started out with a Bronze Level Award, then 4 Silver and ultimately a Gold Level award last year. 40
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2019 Safety and Loss Control Recognition Awards
By Lynn Bren, Director of Member Services, South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance
In addition to individual recognition, all Pool have the Members opportunity to achieve recognition via Safety and Loss Control Recognition Awards. There are four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Bronze level recognition requires Members to put into place ten safety or loss control practices such as having safety and personnel manuals and providing and attending training exercises.
Silver level recognition is achieved by completing the ten Bronze level requirements, and then nine additional requirements. The additional requirements include items such as appropriate contracts in place with vendors, and adopting the twelve critical law enforcement policies recommended by the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance.
Members can reach the Gold level by attaining the Bronze and Silver level requirements, and then six additional loss control and safety measures. The additional requirements include appointing a formal Safety Committee or appointing a Safety Coordinator, and documenting complaints from citizens and the Member’s response to the same.
Platinum level recognition is given to those Members who have achieved gold level recognition and a combined three-year loss ratio of less than 60% for the pools to which they belong. The 2019 Safety and Loss Control recognition awards at each level are as follows:
Platinum Aurora County Hwy Beadle County Hwy Brookings Municipal Utilities Brookings County Brown County Clay County Custer Custer County Dakota Dunes CID Davison County Deadwood Dell Rapids Edmunds County Elk Point NOVEMBER 2019 2016
Fall River County Hot Springs Huron Hutchison County Hwy Hyde County Hwy Lincoln County Miner Conservation Dist. Marshall County Mitchell Pierre Spearfish Valley Springs Vermillion Volga
Gold Aberdeen Lake County Aurora County Hwy Lawrence County Beadle County Hwy Lead Brandon Lead-Deadwood Sanitary Dist. Lincoln County Brookings Municipal Utilities Brookings County Madison Brown County Marshall County Clark County Hwy McCook County Hwy Clay County Meade County Hwy Codington County Hwy Miller Codington County Maint. Miner Conservation Dist. Custer Minnehaha County Custer County Mitchell Dakota Dunes CID Pennington County Bldgs & Grnds Davison County Pennington County Hwy Deadwood Pierre Dell Rapids Sanborn County Hwy DeSmet Sioux Falls Edmunds County Spearfish Elk Point Spearfish Emergency Ambu Dist. Fall River County Valley Springs Fort Pierre Vermillion Garretson Volga Hot Springs Watertown Huron Watertown Municipal Utilities Hutchison County Hwy Winner Hyde County Hwy Yankton
Bronze Baltic McPherson County Beresford Moody County Hwy Bon Homme County Oglala Lakota County Hwy Brule County Perkins County Charles Mix County Philip Day County Hwy Roberts Conservation Dist. Douglas County Sturgis Ethan Sully County Faulk County Sully County Hwy Gary Tripp County Grant County Turner County Hwy Gregory County Wagner Hand County Hwy Wall Hanson County Walworth Co. Courthouse Hughes County Walworth County Hwy Lincoln Co. Conservation Dist. Webster
The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance offers Loss Control Surveys to all of their Members. Additionally, Members have access to sample policies and manuals, as well as online and in-person training opportunities for law enforcement and administrative employees. If you would like more information about the Loss Control and Safety information or training opportunities available please go to our website at www.sdpaaonline.org or call our office at 800-658-3633 Option 2. 41
Stopping Human Trafficking
North Carolina Shows Local Government Staff Cany Play a Pivotal Role
BY MARGARET HENDERSON
While human trafficking has existed for centuries, communities are paying new attention to the problem. Some high-profile cases - such as the massage parlor investigation in Jupiter, Florida, in March 2019 – have generated extensive media coverage about a specific type of trafficking. There have also been improvements in legislation that address associated crimes, public funding opportunities that focus community attention on improved interventions and response, and – perhaps most importantly - evolving cultural attitudes that are willing to name the illegal behaviors as unacceptable.
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel another person to perform labor or a sex act for the profit of a third person. Victims can be adults or children, foreign or domestic born. The trafficking can involve purely labor or purely commercial sex or be a blend of both.
The forms and dynamics of trafficking can vary widely and typically take advantage of local community characteristics. A convention center or military base might generate a market for sex trafficking, for example, whereas seasonal farm work and restaurants might generate a market for labor trafficking (see sidebar, “Environmental Conditions That Enable Trafficking”). The following are environmental conditions that enable sex or labor trafficking, either by generating a market for the act, amplifying a vulnerability, transporting victims, or facilitating contact with buyers. Tourist destinations Large public events Seasonal farm work Online advertising opportunities Truck stops Highway rest stops Military bases Factories International borders Colleges and universities
Tracking Trends The Polaris Project is affiliated with the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Using statistics from callers, the project identified 25 business models of human trafficking1. In research conducted in 2018 by the School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focus groups of local government workers in 42
the state reviewed the business models to assess which might be visible to staff of any department.2 (See sidebar, “Business Models of Human Trafficking Most Visible to Local Government Staff.”) Most - 21 - of the 25 business models of trafficking identified by the Polaris Project (https://polarisproject.org/typology) can be visible to local government staff: Escort services Illicit massage, health and beauty businesses Outdoor solicitation Residential brothels Domestic workers Bars, strip clubs, and cantinas . Traveling sales and clean-up crews . Restaurants and food service sites . Peddling and begging rings, fundraising sales Agriculture and animal husbandry Personal sexual servitude Health and beauty services Construction industry Hotels and hospitality industries Landscaping businesses Illicit activities operated by gangs and organized crime Factories Carnivals Forestry and logging Health-care settings Recreational facilities
The four business models of trafficking that are not likely to be seen by local government staff in the course of their regular duties are the production of pornography, commercial cleaning services operating at night, arts/entertainment functions, and remote, interactive, commercial sites.
This research illuminated the critical importance of training first responders and inspectors for any purpose – environmental health, code enforcement, fire codes, and so forth. But the focus groups also pointed out the importance of building awareness more broadly, among staff who work in libraries, handle registration or licensing functions, manage water/sewer/solid waste/recycling, respond to parking violations or nuisance calls, or work in public waiting areas. Building Awareness Terra Greene, city manager of Lexington, North Carolina SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
(pop. 20,000), attended a basic awareness training event hosted by the fire department that was open to all city and county staff. “One key note that was so disturbingly impactful for me to hear in the awareness training … human trafficking is incredibly profitable because the controller or profiteer can sell the same human being over and over again.”
For local governments, the default setting might be to assume that dealing with trafficking falls to law enforcement, social services, or possibly public health clinics. However, research, educational efforts, and reallife scenarios3 together indicate that additional city and county departmental staff have the potential to identify and report the indicators of trafficking, to build community awareness, and to strengthen local systems of response and intervention.
Greene confirms the access city staff have to homes, businesses, and the community at large and goes on to acknowledge the discomfort they might have about reporting indicators of trafficking. “It is critical that public servants take their role one step further when it comes to overall public safety and speak up if they see something. That step can feel like it taps into tremendous inner courage because oftentimes it is innate behavior to mind your own business, especially when on private property.”
Donald Duncan, city manager of Conover, North Carolina (pop. 8,000), began his process of strengthening local government response in a similar way, by immediately integrating the content of a “Human Trafficking 101” training event into the content of his public work.
“After sitting through the session, I began to realize how often we see signs of human trafficking but do not realize it. It was sobering and admittedly depressing. I had been on the periphery of human trafficking and did not understand that until taking the initial training.”
He thought back to the time his wife, an elementary school teacher, suspected one of her students was being abused. Ultimately, it was discovered the child was being prostituted by her own family. While the situation was obviously harmful to the child, no one called it ``human trafficking” at the time, but that is what it was.
Taking Action Conover allows for itinerant merchants to conduct door-todoor sales. After a rash of harassing salesmen, the city council directed Duncan to strengthen the policy governing such sales. “We now require these sales groups to present their identification and pay for a permit. The officers on duty run a quick search through National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to make sure there are no outstanding warrants or prior convictions of fraud or violent crime. After implementing this new procedure, NOVEMBER 2019
one group came to the police department, and we noticed one person bringing in members of the sales crew, handing them their identification documents4 as they approached. Staff never suspected trafficking until the group was gone.”
Moving forward, Duncan will promote one general and two specific initiatives. First, he decided to offer the basic training to all city staff as part of the safety training regimen and is working with an area service provider to arrange that training.
Second, he is building on a tradition of training staff to be aware of indicators of criminal activity. In the past, the city implemented Fleet Watch, an initiative of the NC Crime Watch program. “To support community policing, the police department-initiated training for sanitation, meter readers, code enforcement, and fire crews to recognize signs of crime and domestic abuse. The idea of broadening awareness to include indicators of human trafficking will not be a stretch,” said Duncan.
Third, Duncan will work with key city staff to consider trafficking through the lens of organized crime, using strategies that evolved from intelligence gathering methods used by the military in Iraq and Afghanistan. The logic underlying such strategies is that gangs represent domestic terrorism and organized crime.” Through peer pressure and forced initiations, they also act as human traffickers. The tactics used to identify foreign terrorists work just as well in North Carolina with NC GangNET5 and other gang intervention models currently in use. With slight modifications these could all be applied to combat human trafficking.”
City Manager David Parrish, of Greensboro, North Carolina (pop. 287,000), learned human trafficking was allegedly taking place in the Gate City during a council meeting. One evening, a resident raised a concern, outlining what types of services were for sale at a local massage parlor. The resident referenced how the city had responsibilities for business licensing that should not enable associated illegal activity.
In response, Parrish immediately deployed city staff from police, engineering and inspections, and code enforcement to investigate the massage parlor to determine if illegal activity was happening on the premises. The investigation included a review of the licensing and on-site activity. The multidepartment team effort uncovered evidence confirming the owners were in violation of the law. Charges related to human trafficking were filed against them. Since then, police routinely follow up with code enforcement to make sure businesses are operating legally. “We appreciate residents being vigilant and willing to say something when they suspect criminal activity is 43
happening. This is an example where multiple city departments worked together, using existing resources, to address and resolve this incident of human trafficking," said Parrish.
Key Strategies Addressing the problem of human trafficking is not simple or easy. Here are some initial strategies to consider.
1. Build awareness of the indicators and basic dynamics of trafficking across all governmental departments, beyond law enforcement and social services.
2. Suggestion: Invite area service providers to provide basic training, describe local resources for intervention, and begin to build relationships across organizational lines. Encourage self-education through online resources and state or national training opportunities. (See sidebar, “Online Resources for Local Governments.”)
Develop protocols for reporting indicators of potential trafficking. Debrief and adjust as needed, once reports are made.
Suggestion: At a staff meeting, discuss and decide on the preferred options for reporting (e.g., local law enforcement, local rapid response team, or the National
Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733), as well as expectations for informing departmental supervisors, the city/county manager, or elected officials.
3. If your community has a particular challenge with any of the environmental conditions that enable trafficking or any of the business models that traffickers employ, consider taking a focused approach. (See sidebars, “Environmental Conditions That Enable Trafficking” and “Business Models of Human Trafficking Most Visible to Local Government Staff.”)
Suggestion: Convene a multi-departmental team to apply existing processes, policies, and procedures to the challenge that relates to trafficking, in order to develop strategies of prevention or intervention.
4 If your community is working to address any wicked problem (e.g., homelessness, food scarcity, substance abuse, success in school), know that you are also working to prevent trafficking.
Suggestion: Take time out in those existing work groups to consider the issue through the lens of human trafficking. For example, is there a particular way that the local homeless population is being manipulated?
While the concept of human trafficking is overwhelming to most of us, there are specific steps any community can take to begin to address the issue. Once local government staff members learn about the indicators of trafficking, they tend to respond in the same way as other professional groups do: “We’ve been seeing the signs all along, but we didn’t know that it was trafficking.” The responsibilities of local government staff put them in homes, businesses, and public spaces on a regular basis. They also tend to be people who care about, and are connected to, their communities. Given that trafficking often operates in plain sight, local government staff offer untapped potential for noticing its indicators.
As Terra Greene observes, “Human trafficking is a very real humanitarian issue, which requires acute awareness and courage to actively contribute to the solution.” Remember: Human traffickers only need local governments to do one thing--nothing. Hopefully, these examples and insights from local government managers in North Carolina can inspire other cities and counties to begin their own efforts to stop human trafficking.PM
MARGARET HENDERSON is lecturer in Public Administration; Director, Public Intersection Project, The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, (margaret@sog.unc.edu). 44
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By Chris Hill, Director of Municipal Electric Services
SDML Conference Recap
Conference is over. I hate to admit it, but I was kind of dreading conference this year. Actually, I’m embarrassed to admit that because every year I have a great time and enjoy seeing everyone! This year I had a great time again as we all gathered to learn and share. I guess this month, the Hometown Power is a shout out to our host city, Aberdeen. Although it is not a municipal electric community, I do enjoy Aberdeen and always have. My first experiences of Aberdeen were State “B” basketball tournaments and I made many references as to how close the hospitality room resembles a very familiar scene from those very basketball tournaments. The conversations have changed, but the atmosphere is shockingly similar. Some things may never change. There are also things that I don’t want to change. My first conference I was able to meet a lot of great people, but two of the most memorable people that I met at that conference were the two responsible for making sure the hospitality room was cleaned out on Friday morning. Al Cerny from Gregory and Mike Grosek of Webster are two of the most wonderful people that I have met and continue to impress me with their selflessness and dedication not only to their cities, but to the SDML as well. This year I was even lucky enough to have Al on my golf team. Although we didn’t finish with a great score (37), we had a great time. Along with Dawn Wendland (Baltic) and Gregg Jorgensen (Banner) we had a very fun time at the SDML golf tournament.
Wednesday began the breakout sessions and the SDMEA annual meeting was at 9AM. The meeting began with an update on SB 66 and the summer study takeaways and thoughts going forward. Casey Crabtree from Heartland Consumers Power District and Deb Birgen from Missouri River Energy Services did a great job of giving us the update. Next, I gave a brief update on what I have been doing for the SDMEA this year and what is on the schedule 46
for the remaining months of 2019. There is still a lot that needs to be done. As I am writing this article, I just sent out the 2018 (yes, 2018) Comparison of Operations Survey. I will also be sending out a wage/benefit survey soon, so be checking your emails! Finally, I also intend to get some printed materials for handout in your finance offices that explain the benefit of municipal electrics and what it means for your community.
The SDMEA meeting finished up with Lori Frisk from Western Area Power Administration giving her WAPA update and Jeffery Armour from Verizon presenting on small cell infrastructure. When all of the presentations were completed we finished with our SDMEA business meeting.
This year Sara (SDML Director of Marketing and Communications) decided to have horse races and games of chance for our Wednesday night entertainment. It was a lot of work and there were a lot of moving parts. Despite some hiccups with the audio, the night was a huge success and a lot of fun. It was great to see so many people involved in the theme “a night at the races” and dress up in their derby clothing. Your participation is what makes it more enjoyable for all of us. The impending weather may have had some people on the SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
road early so they could get home safely, but Thursday night was also a lot of fun as we had a comedian that made us laugh the night away.
If you happen to be reading this and have not attended the SDML annual conference, I really encourage you to do so as it is a wonderful time to network and find resources that are available to you throughout your year. Starting on Tuesday with the golf tournament and finishing the annual business meeting on Friday, the conference has something to offer anyone working for the betterment of your municipality. If this sounds like something you’d like to attend, check out the agenda on the South Dakota Municipal League website to get a rough idea of what to expect. Next year we will be in Spearfish on October 6th through the 9th. I also encourage you to find the date of your SDML District Meeting that begin in March and attend those if possible too.
This was my fourth conference. I just completed my third year as the Director of Electrical Services and have come a long way, but I am aware that I still have a long way to go and a lot more to learn. I am excited to continue to learn and figure out what makes each of our 35 municipal electric communities unique. I want to thank each and every one of you who attended the SDMEA Annual
Meeting. Also thank you to the SDMEA board President, Russ Halgerson; Vice President, Bill Lewellen; Trustee, Doug Enstad; Trustee, Mike Antonson; and Trustee, Jerry Jongeling. I know you guys are always busy and I thank you for your support and knowledge. Finally, I want to thank seven ladies in my home away from home (the SDML office) that make the conference a success. Sometimes things don’t always work out the way we want them to, but you guys did a great job of making the things that we could not control nearly unnoticeable to the conference attendees.
In conclusion, the conference is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, network with others in the same position as you, and learn from the breakout sessions. Everyone that attends helps to make our 309 HOMETOWNS great!
P.S. A special thanks to Heartland Consumers Power District and Missouri River Energy Services for being sponsors during the conference. I know there are several sponsors, but these two work hard to help our SDMEA communities and have been a huge support. Questions? Comments? Email me at Chris@sdmunicipalleague.org Call Chris: 605-770-6299
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Stryker EMS Equipment Grant The Stryker EMS grant program includes a 60/40 matching grant to assist our members in purchasing a Stryker Power-PRO™ ambulance cot or a Stryker StairPRO® stair chair. The Stryker Power-LOAD™ system is also available and set up to pay 33% of the list price.
SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund Expands Stryker Grant Program for 2020
For 10 years the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund has offered two grant programs to its members, the Stryker EMS grant program and the Stan Houston ICS® Saw grant program. In 2019, the Board of Trustees approved $5,000 for a third grant program. The Trenching and Confined Space Entry Safety Equipment Grant was created to assist members with the purchase of approved safety equipment such as trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, gas detectors (with and without calibration kits), full body harness, tripods and blowers.
Because these grant programs promote safety for our members, the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund Board of Trustees approved all three grant programs for the 2020 year on a first come first serve basis until the grant funds are exhausted. The 2020 grant period will open and applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2020.
Trenching and Confined Space Entry Safety Equipment Grant This is a 50-50 matching grant with a maximum of $1,000 per grant. A member may apply once per calendar year and the grant only applies to one piece of equipment. The member may purchase the equipment from a vendor of their choice, but prior to a grant being awarded, Safety Benefits, Inc. will review the requested equipment to verify that it meets all current standards for its intended purpose. If you would like to inquire about the eligibility and pre-approval of the equipment prior to completing an application, please contact the SDML WC Fund Administrator, Insurance Benefits, Inc. Congratulations to the 2019 grant recipients: • • •
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The intent of this grant program is to provide a safer workplace for the EMT’s, firefighters, police officers, and all local government employees that assist their ambulance services to provide emergency transfer of patients. These three products have been proven to reduce and eliminate back injuries due to lifting patients. We have 1 member that prior to purchasing a Stryker Power-PRO™ ambulance cot, had 10 lifting injuries over a 7 year period resulting in over $150,000 in medical and lost-time expense. Since being awarded a grant in 2011, this member has not had a single lifting injury with over 16,000 patient transfers. Stryker also reported a 100% reduction in back injuries in another service and a 62% decrease in the risk of developing a low back disorder when using these safety products during the loading process. Other relevant stats are: • •
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69% of the US adult population is obese A typical strain injury cost $70,408 in direct and indirect costs The average age of an EMS worker is 40 years old Lower back strain is the cause of 78% of compensation days in the US 1 of 4 EMS workers suffer from a career-ending back injury within the first four years of employment Lifting causes more than 70% of back injuries of EMTs
Stryker EMS has used the SDML WC Fund grant program as a model of success and has rolled out similar programs in several other states. Over the past 10 years the SDML WC Fund has awarded 93 grants to our members that total over $228,000. Congratulations to the 2019 grant recipients listed below: • • • • • • • •
City of Menno/Menno Ambulance City of Faith/Faith Ambulance Service North Sioux City FD/Dakota Valley Fire District Garretson Community Ambulance Iroquois Fire & Rescue District Moody County Ambulance-Flandreau Marshall County Ambulance-Britton Clark County Ambulance-Clark
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members with the purchase of an ICS® Saw Package. The ICS® saw is beneficial in reducing the risk of injury during activities that require the use of a chop saw, particularly to cut and repair broken water pipes in a confined space. Thirty-four grants and over $39,000 have been awarded to our members. Congratulation to the 34 grant recipients listed below: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Beresford Box Elder Buffalo Burke Colman Custer Deadwood Dell Rapids Edgemont Elk Point Faulkton Flandreau Gregory Groton Huron Lead Marion
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Mission Mitchell New Underwood Onida Parker Parkston Philip Pierre Redfield Rosholt Sturgis Wagner Watertown Webster Woonsocket Winner Yankton
Eligibility for these grants is very simple. The applicant must be a member of the SDML WC Fund as of the date of the grant application and in the year the grant is awarded. Also, the member must meet several selection criteria, including compliance with Loss Control Safety Improvement Recommendations for every department. The complete list of selection criteria is available on the application.
The SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund has always stressed the importance of using safety equipment and following safety procedures. There are many components to a successful safety program. Creating a culture of safety begins with leadership direction and support which then flows to the supervisors and employees. It only takes one motivated person to change the culture of your entity. We look forward to more participation in these programs and the reduction of injuries to your employees.
These grant programs continue to be very popular. As of the date this article was written, there are still grant funds available for the current 2019 grant year. If you are considering applying for a grant, we encourage you to send your application ASAP before the grant funds are exhausted.
If you have any questions or would like an application, please contact Brad Wilson, Ladene Bachtell or Gary Drewes at Insurance Benefits, Inc. Email: info@sdmlwcfund.com or Phone: 800-233-9073. The 2019 application will also available on our website at www.sdmlwcfund.com. NOVEMBER 2019
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Washington Report: By Rep. Dusty Johnson
State University (DSU).
When you read “Nationally Recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS),” do you think of South Dakota? Well, you should. In Madison, South Dakota, you’ll find one of the nation’s top-ranked cybersecurity programs within the walls of Dakota
South Dakota is blessed with several top-tier universities, but DSU is unique. Dakota State currently has three Centers of Academic Excellence designations from the NSA and DHS and is one of eight resource centers for the NSA. We live in an ever-growing digital world, with that comes cybersecurity risks and a need for individuals with the skills to protect our technology. DSU and the NSA have partnered together to streamline military personnel’s ability to obtain a degree in the cyber arena. Senator Rounds and I also introduced legislation to make it easier for the Department of Defense to partner with universities on complex cybersecurity issues. Demand for cybersecurity expertise continues to grow and by 2021 there may be as many as 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings – we need to be preparing people for these jobs as soon as possible.
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because of this effort, South Dakota will educate some of the world’s best and brightest who will go on to be leaders in government, military, and the private security sector. Because of the excellent leadership of DSU President Griffiths and the support of several of our state’s past and present leadership, DSU has excelled as an institution. I look forward to continuing to watch Dakota State University and its students lead our nation in cybersecurity.
DSU continues to invest and lead the charge in ensuring that our nation’s and our government’s technology is secure. This week I had the opportunity to attend the grand opening of the Madison Cyber Labs or “MadLabs.” MadLabs is a state-of-the-art, 38,500 square foot facility with the capacity to host nearly 300 researchers. It will also have a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility or SCIF to conduct classified research, and DSU is already working to secure contracts with the NSA to conduct research at the new facility.
Many universities throughout the country are seeing a decline in enrollment, but Dakota State isn’t tracking with the norm. DSU reported increased enrollment in 2019 and welcomed their largest freshman class this year. The investment in MadLabs and DSU’s continued innovation will continue to encourage this trend.
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LIFEGUARDS/CONCESSION WORKERS: New Underwood, SD - The City of New Underwood is seeking applicants for Lifeguards/Concession Workers for the 2020 summer season. These positions will enforce safety regulations for the protection of pool guests and maintain cleanliness of the pool and surrounding areas. Lifeguards must be at least fifteen (15) years old and certified in lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Concession workers must be at least fourteen (14) years old and have CPR and First Aid training. This position is seasonal and hours may consist of 6-10 hours per day, nights and weekends as scheduled. For more information or to apply contact Meri Jo at 605-754-6777, email City Hall at cnuofc@gwtc.net or visit www.newunderwood.com.
POLICE OFFICER: Huron, SD - The City of Huron has an opening for a Police Officer. This position will be responsible for enforcing the law through ongoing police work in the city. Wage $21.81 hourly, health insurance,
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term life, retirement, vacation, sick leave and holidays. Certified officers preferred but not mandatory - will train. Applications available online at www.huronsd.com, at the City Finance Office, 239 Washington Ave SW, Huron, 605-353-8505 or the Department of Labor and Regulation, 2361 Dakota Ave S, 605-353-7155. EOE. Position open until filled.
SWIMMING POOL MANAGER: New Underwood, SD The City of New Underwood is seeking a Swimming Pool Manager. The Pool Manager plans, directs, leads, and supervises the pool operations under the direction of the Finance Office. The Pool Manager also supervises the lifeguards and concession workers. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must be a Certified Lifeguard, preferably YMCA certified. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification as well as completed Certified Pool Operators course. This position is seasonal, working 6-10 hours per day, some nights and weekends, depending how many hours are necessary to complete the job. For more information or to apply, contact Meri Jo at 605-754-6777, email City Hall at cnuofc@gwtc.net or visit www.newunderwood.com. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.
Fulton Open House
The town of Fulton held an open house on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The newly remodeled Town Hall was showcased. Judy Cheeseman was thanked for 15 years of service as finance officer. Seth Olson was welcomed as the new finance officer. Pictured left to right are Rickie Coleman trustee, Kay Miller Mayor, Judy Cheeseman, Seth Olson, Justin Schoenrock trustee.
Justin has been on the board for six months, Rickie has been on the board 4 years, and Kay has been on the board for 30 years.
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No later than November 1 – The liquor tax reversion must be made. (SDCL 35-5-22; See Hdbk., sec. 11.600)
No later than November 1 – The special assessment roll for all assessments payable under the Plan One option must be delivered to the county auditor. (SDCL 9-43-105; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160)
No later than November 1 – Delinquent special assessment installments which are payable under the Plan Two option must be certified to the county auditor. (SDCL 9-43-106; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160)
November 1 – All property subject to taxation shall be listed and assessed annually, but the value of such property is to be determined according to its value on the first day of November preceding the assessment. (SDCL 10-6-2; See Hdbk., sec. 12.105)
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November – The general election is held each even numbered year. (SDCL 12-2-2)
November 11 – Veterans’ Day – State holiday (SDCL 15-1)
No later than second Tuesday in November – Governing boards wishing to consolidate boards of equalization must approve a resolution outlining consolidated board membership. (SDCL 10-11-66; See Hdbk., sec. 12.120) Fourth Thursday of November – Thanksgiving Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)
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Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail. Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172)
December
December 25 – Christmas Day – State holiday (SDCL 15-1)
December 31 – Liquor licenses are valid from twelve o’clock midnight on the thirty-first day of December until twelve o’clock midnight on the thirty-first day of the following December. (SDCL 35-4-41; See Hdbk., sec. 11.465) By January 14 – If the governing body chooses an election day other than the second Tuesday of April, as provided in SDCL 9-13, that Election Day must be established by January 14 of the election year. (SDCL 913-1; See Hdbk., sec. 7.050)
First meeting of the year – A complete list of all the salaries for all officers and employees of the municipal corporation shall be published with the minutes of the first meeting following the beginning of the fiscal year or within 30 days thereafter. Added salaries of new employees and increased salaries of the old employees should be shown in the month in which they occur. A total of payroll by department shall be published monthly in the minutes. (SDCL 6-1-10; See Hdbk., sec. 5.095)
Newspaper designation – The official newspaper must be designated annually or for a period of time specified by the governing body, but not to be less than twelve months. (SDCL 9-12-6)
Boundary changes – Municipalities must notify the Department of Revenue of any resolution or amendment enacted which changes the boundaries of the municipality. Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail. Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172) The complete Municipal Calendar can be found on the SDML website at www.sdmunicipalleague.org. SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
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