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Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka
2nd VICE PRESIDENT Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall
TRUSTEES
Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis
Alex Jensen Councilmember, Sioux Falls
Lance Lehmann Councilmember, Rapid City
Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea
Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe
PAST PRESIDENT
Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City
Dist. 1 | Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster
Dist. 2 | Paullyn Carey Finance Director, Huron
Dist. 3 | Derick Wenck Mayor, Harrisburg
Dist. 4 | Chandra Phillips Finance Officer, Winner
Dist. 5 | Renae Phinney Board President, Ree Heights
Dist. 6 | Rick Boschee Mayor, Bowdle
Dist. 7 | Gary Weismantel Mayor, Herreid
Dist. 8 | Brittany Smith City Administrator, Philip Dist. 9 | Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer
Dist. 10 | Michelle DeNeui Finance Officer, Spearfish
Yvonne Taylor
David Reiss
Executive Director
Incoming Executive Director
Lisa Nold Office Manager
Sara Rankin Director of Research and Training
Emilie Miller Director of Marketing and Communications
Sandi Larson Director of Risk Sharing Services
Lori Butler Director of Finance
Carla McGregor Accounting Assistant
Chris Hill Director of Municipal Electric Services
SD Public Assurance Alliance
David Pfeifle
Executive Director
Lynn Bren Deputy Director
Becky Brunsing Member Services Representative
Jerry Krambeck Member Services Representative
Kristina Peterson Underwriter Paytra Nichols Underwriter
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Looking Back: Yvonne Taylor
SD Schools Receive Clean Bus Funding 10 Municipal Resources Available Online 12 Legislative Update Email 15 Rib Dinner Registration 15 2023 Municipal Election Calendar
16 City Highlight | Phillip ....................................... 24 State Minimum Wage to Increase 25 SDML Affiliate Membership Options 26 Dept. of Health to Fund Home Visit Programs 30 Promoting Citizen Engagement, Participation 32 New South Dakota License Plate Design 37
Director’s Notes
President’s Report
5 SDMEA Hometown Power 18 SDPAA News 20 Risk-Sharing News 22 Washington Report | Rep. Johnson 36
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Hometown Happenings 19 City News 25 Directory Updates 30 Upcoming SDML Events 31 In Rememberance | Michael David Rye .......... 38 Classifieds ....................................................... 38 Municipal Calendar 45
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Christmas in South Dakota communities offers a special hometown feeling that I think we can be proud of. It seems to be dwindling in other places in the world, but we can still enjoy it if we open our hearts and Outlook calendars wide enough.
When I was the city manager in Canton, the season started with those bank open houses where you grab some krumkake, a cup of coffee, and next year’s sticky calendar for your dashboard. (If anybody has one, I could use a handful!)
In Yankton, we have a light parade and tree lighting ceremony with hot chocolate and fireworks. Our Optimist Club hosts kids’ activities and they decorate Riverside Park for the children.
Our neighbors offer some magic of the season, too. If you have never been to the Christmas carol sing-along at the Nora Store, you need to put that on your list—immediately. Many local churches host living nativities, and you can still find a cookie exchange with the madefrom-scratch peanut brittle and wreath-shaped butter cookies that almost no one makes anymore. Of course, I would be a complete Grinch if I didn’t mention Christmas at the Capitol. No place captures the wonder of the holiday season like this event.
What does Christmas look like in your community? Understandably, it is hard to fit holiday events in between pageants and family get-togethers. I get it. I challenge you to ask yourself, however, if you are not sharing goodwill at Christmas, what will you celebrate?
Likewise, are you taking time to pause and observe the season with your fellow councilmembers and city staff? If your organization has an annual Christmas party, you should go. Even if you don’t want to. Go. It matters.
If you don’t have one, or gave it up, find someone to organize it. Even a potluck over a noon hour will do. It is important to your organization’s culture to mark the time and create space for your team to reflect on the year and have fun together. Acknowledge their loyalty and cooperation. Take a moment to recognize years of service or newcomers to your team. Recognize the family members of police officers who give up weekends with them to keep the rest of the community safe. Mention the drivers who cut their family festivities short to hop in snowplows so we all make it home safely.
A special person in my life once told me that Christmas is a time where we all act a little more like we should all year long. Put a deposit into the souls of others this holiday season. I guarantee you it is something you can withdraw all year round.
By the way, if you happen to see Santa in your town, put in a good word for me. I have a little explaining to do. Merry Christmas. ■
On Dec. 31, Yvonne Taylor will bid farewell to the South Dakota Municipal League after a long and successful career, which culminated in her serving as SDML executive director for the past 26 years. Yvonne was a major force behind shaping the SDML into what it is today, using her passion and wit for the betterment of cities across South Dakota. We took some time to visit with Yvonne about her career, life with the SDML, and upcoming adventures to follow her well-deserved retirement.
I grew up on our family farm outside of Carpenter, SD, a very small town in Clark County. After graduating from Willow Lake High School, I went to the University of South Dakota and received a Bachelor of Science degree in English and mass communications and went on to get a master’s degree in public administration.
Towards the end of graduate school, I applied for the Director of Research job with the SDML. I interviewed with then-executive director Bob Miller at the Vermillion bowling alley, as they were in town for a district meeting. I was hired and moved to Pierre in 1991. I was responsible for answering phone calls from members, helping with training sessions, editing the South Dakota Municipalities magazine, and also started as a lobbyist. My first bill was to change the terms “city” and “town” to “municipality” and putting in the three classes. It created a massive cleanup of Title 9, and the entire volume needed to be reprinted.
What drew you to the Municipal League originally?
I interned with the legislature during graduate school and met the person working for the League at that time, Andrea Wagner. She encouraged me to apply, as she was going to move to Sioux Falls. She and my supervisor as an intern, Kathy Zander, helped me prepare for both the application and the interview. They both became great friends of mine.
From my first day with the League, I loved lobbying. I looked up to those lobbyists who had been around for a while, and who have also become good friends over the years. Bob Frieberg, an attorney from Beresford
who also lobbied for the League at the time, had the patience to take me under his wing and teach me everything I know about lobbying. Jim Hood of Spearfish, a former Speaker of the House who also lobbied for the SDML for years, was another great friend and teacher, as was Dianna Miller, a legend in the education lobby.
What were the greatest successes in your SDML career?
I’m proud of the range and quality of services the Municipal League offers its members. The pools have grown to be such a strong and vital resource for our members, thanks to their member-owned and governed boards and service providers. The FIT program offers valuable opportunities to our cities and towns.
I believe the League staff is seen as the “place to go” when a city needs help or information about an issue.
When things get too stressful, where is your “happy place?” The golf course.
What were you working on when you most enjoyed work?
I love working on a big issuebringing people together from across the state and formulating a solution.
We did that when the issue of taxing internet sales (which back then was catalog sales) came up and the State began looking at streamlining the tax system to prepare for the day when those use taxes could be collected. We developed a slate of policies and were able to achieve every one of them. It took 20 years, but finally the remote sellers are collecting the same taxes as our local businesses.
I’m also pretty happy any time I can work with data and a spreadsheet to develop points on various issues.
What is your best memory during your career?
There are seriously too many to count. A lot of them happened in Webster.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? I would enjoy being chief of staff for a governor I really respect.
What have been the most significant changes in work culture since you started?
The best administrative change was when the Board appointed an audit committee, who reviews the League audits and also does an affiliate review. We are very financially responsible.
I think we also have a great office environment because we have such a great staff. They are able to work on their own, and together, they get a tremendous amount of work done with very little input from me!
What will you miss most?
Getting together with all the people we work for, especially at the annual conference, but also at district meetings, where we get to see so many places we otherwise wouldn’t.
What are your hopes for the future of cities in South Dakota?
That the State and legislature step out of the way and let cities determine their own futures –including allowing them to work with their citizens to figure out the tax structure that works best for them. That is what’s needed if we want to get South Dakota to the next level.
What are your plans for retirement?
I hope to continue lobbying, and to work on rewriting Title 9. I’ll also golf more, read more, garden more, do more woodworking, and travel a lot more, including trips next year to France and Greece. I’d also like to spend time visiting national parks, and taking train trips throughout the U.S. ■
Deadline: Jan. 15
The South Dakota Municipal Street Maintenance Association provides yearly scholarships for continuing education. Applicants may apply for a scholarship for either public works training or technical school courses. Successful applicants will be notified by Feb. 15.
Complete the online application form: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ streetmaintenance
Zoom Webinar Workshops | Free
Deadline: One week prior to each workshop.
Annual reports are required to be filled by all municipalities. These online workshops will provide guidance on all types of annual report forms.
Please attend the workshop that describes your municipality. If you are not sure which one to attend, contact Rod Fortin with Legislative Audit at 605.367-5810.
The workshops are highly recommended for finance officers, clerks, auditors, and treasurers.
• Large City (Cash Basis): $600,000 or more in revenue Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Large City (GAAP Basis): $600,000 or more in revenue Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Small City: Less than $600,000 in revenue Jan. 19, 10-11 a.m.
Sponsored by the SD Department of Legislative Audit and the South Dakota Municipal League. Register Online sdmunicipalleague.org/events
Municipal and School Election Official Training
Six free webinar workshops assist election officers in conducting municipal or school elections, covering all aspects of electionsfrom notices to the final canvass - including question-and-answer sessions.
Identical morning and afternoon sessions are offered for each webinar. Register for all, or just the sessions that interest you. New finance officers and business managers are encouraged to attend all six webinars. Find the list of topics for each webinar and register online.
• Webinar 1 | Dec. 8, 2022
• Webinar 2 | Dec. 15, 2022
• Webinar 3 | March 2, 2023
• Webinar 4 | March 9, 2023
• Webinar 5 | March 16, 2023
• Webinar 6 | March 23, 2023
Workshops are sponsored by the Secretary of State's office, Associated School Boards of South Dakota, and the South Dakota Municipal League.
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PIERRE, S.D. — The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding $3,600,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to school districts serving the communities of Alexandria, DeSmet, Garretson, Lower Brule, Viborg and Volga, South Dakota.
The grants will help the school districts purchase 10 clean school buses (nine electric-powered and one compressed natural gas) that
will accelerate the transition to zero emissions vehicles and produce cleaner air in and around schools and communities.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering cleaner air and healthier environments for school children in communities across the Mountains and Plains region,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “These zero-emission electric buses will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate exposure to harmful pollutants such as soot, fine particulates, and nitrogen oxides. We look forward to expanding
these efforts through future rounds of clean bus awards for our school districts.”
The announcement included funding for buses in the following South Dakota communities:
• Alexandria: $395,000, 1 bus
• DeSmet: $395,000, 1 bus
• Garretson: $1,185,000, 3 buses
• Lower Brule: $395,000, 1 bus
• Viborg: $440,000, 2 buses
• Volga: $790,000, 2 buses
In May, the EPA announced the availability of $500 million for its Clean School Bus Program.
Given overwhelming demand from school districts across the country, including in low-income communities, Tribal nations, and territories, the EPA nearly doubled the amount of funding that will be awarded to $965 million. The rebate application period closed in August with an outstanding response from school districts seeking to purchase electric and low-emission school buses across the country.
At this time, the agency has selected 389 applications totaling $913 million to support the purchase of 2,463 buses, 95% of which will be electric. EPA will distribute awards to school districts in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and several federally recognized Tribes and U.S. territories. School districts identified
as priority areas serving low-income, rural, and, or Tribal students make up 99% of the projects that were selected. More applications are under review, and the agency plans to select more to reach the full $965 million in the coming weeks.
Those school districts who received an award can now proceed with purchasing new buses and eligible infrastructure. Selectees will need to submit Payment Request Forms with purchase orders demonstrating they have ordered new buses and eligible infrastructure. The EPA is also partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Transportation to provide school districts with robust technical assistance to ensure effective implementation.
These awards are the first $1 billion of a five-year, $5 billion program created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The EPA is also designing the next rounds of program funding to launch in the coming months, which will include an ambitious grant competition. Through future rounds of funding, The EPA will make available another $1 billion for clean school buses in Fiscal Year 2023. The EPA encourages school districts not selected in the first round of rebates – and those that did not apply this funding cycle – to participate in future rounds. ■
This is a quick link to the Secretary of State’s website that contains many resources including the Election Calendar, Initiative and Referendum information, Petitions, Election Day Precinct Manual, Election Worker Training PowerPoint, and more.
This link is to the most recent PowerPoint presentations from each year’s Election Training.
The calendar will help keep you on track regarding all deadlines for publication of election notices as well as timelines for circulation and receipt of petitions, availability of absentee ballots and other election related timelines.
This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides specific guidelines on timeframes, circulator requirements, signer requirements and filing requirements.
This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides a checklist for the Finance Officer to reference, when validating a nomination petition, to ensure all sections are completed correctly.
This document provides information regarding statute for the process for appointment of elected officials in the event of a vacancy.
Updated annually, this document provides information, in laymen’s terms, about the State Statutes and Administrative Rules related to conducting an election. It has a frequently asked questions section that is particularly helpful in addressing common issues that arise in municipal elections as well as a collection of all necessary Election Notices and Forms.
This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides a step-by-step guideline for those wanting to file an Initiative or Referendum Petition with their governing body.
This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides information regarding publication of notices, petition circulation and filing timeframes, and ballot information for a Recall Election.
This is a quick link to the PowerPoint created by the Secretary of State’s Office to use for training Precinct Workers on Election Day responsibilities.
This is a quick link to the Secretary of State’s document that goes through all information needed on Election Day.
This is a quick link to the Secretary of State’s Election Code Book that spells out all South Dakota Codified Law and Administrative Rules of
South Dakota that govern Elections in the state. This document is updated anytime there is a change.
This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides information for those wanting to be poll watchers on Election Day.
This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides a flow chart for Election Workers and others to use as they determine voter eligibility.
This is a quick link to the Secretary of State’s Office website that provides information to the user on how and where to register to vote in South Dakota as well as
a Registration Form to download. The site also provides information to public Agencies who assist people with voter registration.
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This document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, provides information on the process that a municipality must follow to implement the Absentee voting process.
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This document provides a template to use for an Absentee Ballot Log.
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This document provides a good list to start from for creating your own Election Day supplies list.
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This document provides a good list to start from for creating your own Election Day Checklist for setting up the actual voting site, organizing election workers, and processing ballots.
20. OATH OF OFFICE
This is a sample oath to use for elected or appointed municipal officials.
21. RECOUNT MANUAL
This is a quick link to the document, created by the Secretary of State’s Office, to provide information regarding procedures to follow in the event that a recount is either requested via petition or required by law. ■
Subscribe to the SDML’s Legislative Update Email
The SDML’s Legislative Update informs you on the hottest issues affecting municipalities as the South Dakota Legislature considers them. Each week League staff compiles an analysis of current and upcoming committee and floor action in the Senate and House.
As local leaders, you need to be a part of the action in Pierre. The Legislative Update helps get you there.
As you know, decisions in Pierre are made at a fast and furious pace, and the Update gives you a grasp of issues affecting how you govern on the local level.
Updates are issued throughout the session on a weekly or as needed basis. The emails are free, including an unlimited number of addresses to each city.
To receive the Legislative Update, contact SDML Executive Director David Reiss at david@sdmunicipalleague.org. Be sure to follow SDML on social media for up-to-theminute updates. ■
FEB. 7 & 8, 2023
RIB DINNER | Feb. 7, Drifter's Bar & Grille, Ft. Pierre $30/person; register by Jan. 25. Tasty ribs and essential info in an informal setting.
MUNICIPAL DAY | Feb. 8, State Capitol, Pierre Front row seat to the legislature in action.
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The dates to the right are the only date options for annual municipal elections. There are no other date options. The school may request to combine with you on any of these dates. Both jurisdictions have to agree to combine.
Deadline for the governing board to establish the election date if they choose a different date than the 2nd Tuesday in April. (9-13-1 & 9-13-1.1 & 9-13-1.2 & 13-7-10)
Publish notice of vacancies and time and place for filing petitions each week for two consecutive weeks. (9-13-6, 9-13-40 & 05:02:04:06 & 13-7-5) (NOTE: confirm that all notices have been received and published by the paper: ask for a confirmation email)
Earliest date for candidate to sign the declaration of candidacy, to begin petition circulation and earliest date to file nominating petition. (9-13-9, 9-13-40, 9-13-37, 13-7-6; 05:02:08:13 and 05:02:08:11)
Deadline for filing nominating petition. If this is a Friday, please plan accordingly to be available to accept petitions. Registered mail is acceptable if postmarked by the deadline date and time. (9-13-7, 9-13-40, 9-13-37, 13-7-6)
Deadline for submission of written request to withdraw candidate's name from nomination. If you will not have an election, you DO NOT have to publish anything further or notify our office. (9-13-7.1, 13-7-7 & 05:02:07:05)
Remember to issue certificates of election. See page 2 for more info.
Deadline for Candidates, in first class municipalities only, to file the Candidate Financial Interest Statement with the person in charge of the election. (12-25-30) A sample form can be found at sdsos.gov.
Have you ordered your election kit? McLeod’s Printing in Mitchell (605-996-5151) is the only company in SD that sells election kits. Check to see if you need to order absentee ballot combined envelopes. Absentee materials may not be included in the election kit. (05:02:10:01.03)
Once you know you have an election, you must draw for candidate order on the ballot. Each candidate or candidate representative may be present. (9-13-21)
Have your governing board appoint your Election Board. (9-13-16.1 & 05:02:05:11.01). You may use high school seniors (must be 18 years old). (13-27-6.1) Compensation for the election board. (9-13-16.1) The county auditor may have election worker names.
First publication of voter registration notice. Must be published for two consecutive weeks. (12-4-5.2 & 05:02:04:04)
Second publication of voter registration notice. The last publication to be not less than ten nor more than fifteen days before the deadline for registration. (12-4-5.2 & 05:02:04:04)
Deadline for voter registration. (12-4-5)
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Second Tuesday in April (a school may combine with you on this date)
First Tuesday after the first Monday in June (may combine with School)
Must combine with the school on the third Tuesday in June
No later than January 14 No later than January 14 No later than January 14
Between the dates of January 15th & 30th
Between the dates of Feb. 15th & March 1st
Between the dates of March 15th & 30th
January 27th March 1st April 11th
(FRIDAY) Feb. 24th 5:00 pm
(TUESDAY) March 28th 5:00 pm
(FRIDAY) May 12th 5:00 pm
Feb. 24th 5:00 pm March 28th 5:00 pm May 12th 5:00 pm
Within 15 days of filing nominating petition
Order so you receive before absentee voting begins
Draw after petition filing deadline
Within 15 days of filing nominating petition
Order so you receive before absentee voting begins
Draw after petition filing deadline
Within 15 days of filing nominating petition
Order so you receive before absentee voting begins
Draw after petition filing deadline
Between the dates of March 6th & 10th
Between the dates of March 13th & 17th
Between the dates of May 1st & May 5th
Between the dates of May 8th & 12th
Between the dates of May 15th & May 19th
Between the dates of May 22nd & May 26th
March 27th by 5:00 pm May 22nd by 5:00 pm June 5th by 5:00 pm
Absentee ballots must be made available no later than 15 days prior to the election (9-13-21). Sample ballots must be printed on yellow paper and we encourage you to put the word SAMPLE on the sample ballot. The paper ballot form can be found at 05:02:06:12
Publish notice of election that needs to be published each week for two consecutive weeks. First publication must be at least 10 days before the election. (9-13-13 & 05:02:04:08) (Note: May 29th is Memorial Day)
Publish facsimile ballot in the calendar week before the election. The calendar week falls from the Monday to the Saturday of the week prior to the Tuesday of Election Day. (9-13-13 & 12-16-16.2 talks about the size for publication)
If using optical scan ballots: Not more than ten days prior to an election, the person in charge of the election shall conduct a test of the automatic tabulating equipment. Notice of the test, must be published at least 48 hours prior to the test. (12-17B-5 & 05:02:09:01.01)
A voter, who is confined due to sickness or disability, may request an absentee ballot via authorized messenger until 3:00 pm the day of the election. The ballot must be returned to you in time for your or your staff to get it to the proper polling location by 7:00 pm (local time).
ELECTION DAY. Polls open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. (9-13-1, 13-7-10)
The person in charge of the election MUST BE AVAILABLE from 7:00 am until the ballots have been counted and all election materials and supplies have been returned to person in charge of the election.
Deadline for official canvass. (9-13-24)
Issue certificates of election. ( 9-13-5 & 9-13-28; 05:02:15:08 & 05:02:15:09) (Appointed candidates do not receive a certificate.)
In a first class municipality, an official must file an Elected Official Financial Interest Statement (3-1A-4). The financial interest statement is filed with the person in charge of the election and a sample form can be found at sdsos.gov
March 27th May 22nd June 5th
Weeks of March 27th & April 3rd
Weeks of May 22nd & May 29th
Weeks of June 5th & June 12th
Week of April 3rd Week of May 29th Week of June 12th
Conduct test anytime between April 3rd - 11th
Conduct test anytime between May 29th –June 6th
Conduct test anytime between June 12th – 20th
April 10th by 5:00 pm June 5th by 5:00 pm June 19th by 5:00 pm
APRIL 11 until 3:00 pm
JUNE 6 until 3:00 pm
JUNE 20 until 3:00 pm
April 19th June 13th June 27th
Within 2 days after canvass Within 2 days after canvass Within 2 days after canvass
Within 15 days of taking oath of office
Within 15 days of taking oath of office
Oaths of Office: There is nothing in Administrative Rule that outlines the form/wording of an oath of office. Please work with your (city or school, depending on which calendar) attorney to write the oath. Also, there is nothing that clearly guides you as to when y our officials must take the oath. Work with your attorney regarding this. Reference SDCL 9-14-5 for qualifying for office.
Note: If the municipal election is combined with a school election on a date other than the 2nd Tuesday in April, all dates follow SDCL 13-7 (except when combined with the county for a primary election). Additional information on combining elections may be found at: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/CityandSchoolcombinedelectionQ&A.pdf
Ballot color for combined elections: If combining, one ballot must be white, and the other jurisdiction will use a contrasting color (do not use yellow as that is the color for sample ballots). 05:02:06:18
Notify County Auditor: Contact your county auditor when you know you will have an election and ask if he/she can be available from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on that date to answer questions regarding voter registration. (SDCL 7-7-2)
Missed Election Notices: We do encourage any jurisdiction that misses a publication to try to get it published and post the notice around their jurisdiction. The notice would still be considered late and the election could still be challenged. Make sure to contact your city attorney if you miss a notice.
Petitions: To check the registration status of the candidate and petition signers (NEW: Finance Officers are required by law to do this for candidate petitions), per 05:02:08:00, go to: http://cityandschoollookup.sdsos.gov/Login.aspx. If you forgot your username and password, or never had one, contact the Secretary of State’s Election Team and we will provide one to you. Elections@state.sd.us
First Class Municipalities: Aberdeen, Belle Fourche, Box Elder, Brandon, Brookings, Harrisburg, Huron, Madison, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Sturgis, Vermillion, Watertown and Yankton.
Home Rule Municipalities: Aberdeen, Beresford, Brookings, Elk Point, Faith, Ft. Pierre, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Springfield and Watertown. Contact a member of the Secretary of State’s Election Team with any questions at Elections@state.sd.us or 605-773-3537. Additional election information can be found at: https://sdsos.gov . Click on Elections & Voting then the City/School Resources button.
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Hometown Power is hometown utilities.
Each month, approximately two days late, I submit an article to our Director of Marketing and Communications. She does a great job of giving me some leeway when needed and does a wonderful job with our magazine. My shout-out to Emilie might appear to end there, but in all reality, what she does for our hometowns is great. Sure, the magazine is named South Dakota Municipalities, but what it really is, is South Dakota Hometowns.
The day-to-day events in those hometowns are why we choose to live in those municipalities. As I write this, it is election day. As I drove to my precinct headquarters to cast my vote, I realized that even though poll workers are entitled to some compensation, someone must do the fairly thankless job. Someone who cares enough to take enough time out of their lives to work the polls is someone who cares about their hometown and about the people who represent us in that hometown and in our state.
The same goes for everyone working in our hometowns across the state. Sure, I typically point out the 35 hometowns that own and operate an electric utility, but that goes for all 309 incorporated municipalities throughout the state. Each one of those municipalities has people that have been elected to represent the citizens. Each one of those municipalities has people working for those citizens as well. I am proud to live in our state, proud to live in one of the 309 and even more proud to live in one of the 35 municipalities that I represent.
Looking ahead, prior to legislative session coming up, I am planning on meeting with legislators and hope to have your presence as elected officials and employees of the hometowns at our meetings. We need to discuss the benefits of hometown utilities and why they are important to our hometowns to continue the process
that you have established. If I have not reached out to you yet, expect a call or email from me to set up a date that might work to meet in your town with your local legislators.
Finally, on a personal note dating back to 2016, when I interviewed for this position, three people were involved. Two of the three have already retired, and the last one is retiring on Dec. 31. October was her last annual conference as the SDML Executive Director, but hopefully she comes back next year for the conference golf tournament. Yvonne Taylor’s knowledge and experience are unmatched. I am excited for her that she will get to travel and work on projects at home in her retirement and I am honored that I was a small part of her career and get to call her my friend. There aren’t many things that we disagree on, but she does know that her flavor of beer is safe from me. All joking aside, Yvonne has made the job fun and has always been someone that we can learn from. She has been working for all 309 municipalities to make each one of your HOMETOWNS great!
Thank you to all of our HOMETOWNS in South Dakota for your continued work to make each one of them great! ■
CHRISTMAS PARADE Custer
SANTA AT THE ZOO Sioux Falls
DEADWOOD HISTORY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Deadwood
TOUR OF HOMES AND HOLIDAY PARTY Groton
CHRISTMAS ON THE PRAIRIE Hoven
SANTA DAY Groton
FRONTIER CHRISTMAS Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Lake City
DEC 10-11 CHRISTMAS TOURS OF THE HISTORIC ADAMS HOUSE Deadwood
DEC 15-18 CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL Sioux Falls
ENDS DEC 23 CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHT Rapid City
ENDS DEC 28 1880 TRAIN HOLIDAY EXPRESS Hill City
ENDS DEC 28 1880 TRAIN HOLIDAY EXPRESS SPIKED! Hill City
LYNN BREN | SDPAA DEPUTY DIRECTOR
You know, the old saying holds true, especially in Pierre, that if you don’t like the weather, stick around… it’ll change. The first day of the 23rd Annual Safety Conference was sunny and bright. The temperature was more reminiscent of a late June day than the second of November! Ahhh, but the morning of day two reminded us that it was in fact November, and winter was on its way!
The SDPAA and the SDML Worker’s Compensation Fund, through their partnership with Safety Benefits, Inc. hosted the Annual Safety Conference at the Pierre Ramkota.
Attendees of the conference were introduced, or re-introduced, to the world of cyber and physical security. Scott Davis and Jim Edmund with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provided the opening general session. By showing attendees real world examples of what cyber and physical security are, and how these are critical considerations when working to protect the cyber and physical locations that we work in each day.
The Wednesday breakout sessions focused on identifying use of drugs and alcohol at work, creating and fostering your entity’s safety culture, and leadership. Dan Marose of CD Training Consultants, Inc. provided a two-part, in-depth presentation regarding the signs and symptoms
of alcohol and drug use and abuse while at work. Mr. Marose further discussed safe driving initiatives and how to compete facility safety reviews.
Tyler Ehnes, Recreation Director and Safety Coordinator for the City of Spearfish, provided an inside overview of how the City of Spearfish has created a safety-first culture within city government, and how they continue to foster that culture, which over time has and continues to reduce the numbers of accidents and injuries experienced by the City.
I had the privilege of presenting on Leadership and providing information that focuses on creating a “We Over ME” environment within our organizations.
Our day one closed with the Safety Thanksgiving Dinner. The last of the Safety Awards which hadn’t been previously delivered during the SDACC and SDML Annual Conventions were delivered. The Ramkota did not disappoint by providing a wonderful spread of salads, dressing, mashed potatoes, turkey, roast beef, and dinner rolls. Those who still had room were offered a spectacular selection of desserts including, but not limited to, pumpkin cheesecake and carrot cake! The networking opportunity created by the Thanksgiving feast was priceless. Amber Gibson with the City of Sioux Falls was the winner of the Terry Redlin print, a long-running door prize at the Safety
Conference.
Day two of the conference did not disappoint. Opening the day was Brad Wilson, SDML Workers Compensation Fund Administrator, and Jeff Lanning, Loss Control Representative for Safety Benefits. Brad and Jeff focused on employee safety and how to identify and take steps to eliminate those risks.
One of the morning’s breakout sessions was handled by Chris Madsen, General Counsel for Claims Associates, Inc., who provided some hints and tricks on how to identify liability issues which may exist, and how to help eliminate or mitigate the claims that may arise form those risks.
In another session, Tom Slattery, Safety Consultant and Certified Safety Professional, described the how and why of some common ergonomics issues in the workplace, and some guidance on how to fix those issues.
South Dakota Native Mike Oster, with Oster Consulting, closed out the session with a memorable presentation that showed attendees that attitude is a choice, and how impactful your choice can be. Mr. Oster provided an entertaining yet powerful example of how what you say to yourself and others can leave a permanent impression. Mr. Oster’s presentation tied into the
conference’s theme of “Leading the Way” in prevention of risks through having a good attitude and making choices to create and maintain a safe working environment.
As I reflect on the conference, I came away with two things. First, the networking opportunities created by these conferences, not only the Safety Conference, but the annual conventions, workshops, and trainings provided by Safety Benefits, the SD Municipal League, the SD Association of County Commissioners, SD Association of County Officials, the SD Association of Conservation Districts, and SD Association of Towns and Townships are priceless. The benefits received
from being surrounded by your peers with access to experts who are there to serve you cannot be achieved as successfully through any other means. Second, we are all accountable to each other. Safety and success come from a “we over me” attitude.
With that, I encourage all of you to look forward to the trainings, gatherings, meetings, conventions etc. that are going to be announced soon. Make the effort to add those to your already busy schedule. You’ll be happy you did. If you aren’t a Member of one of the organizations that gets you access to all these fantastic opportunities, call me. The SDPAA would be delighted to
help you find your place in the Pool! Thank you to those who attended and to the communities that promote safety by sending people to attend these events! Please have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.
Oh! And one other thing! A few months ago, at various events, I tearfully announced the retirement of one of our SDPAA staff, Jerry Krambeck. It is with great enthusiasm that I get to announce now that he has agreed to come back and work with our team on a part-time basis. We are thrilled to welcome Jerry back! Jerry will be primarily taking care of Members along the very Western area of the state, near his home in Spearfish. ■
For over a decade, the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund has offered three grant programs to its members. The Stryker EMS grant, the Stan Houston ICS® Saw grant, and the Trenching and Confined Space Entry Safety Equipment grant, which 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 2023 year on a first-come, first-serve basis until the grant funds are exhausted.
The 2023 grant period will open and applications will be accepted beginning Jan. 1, 2023. See the next page for more details about each grant program opportunity.
Eligibility for all of these grants is very simple. The applicant must be a member of the SDML Workers’ Compensation 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 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 two grants available for the 2022 grant year. If you are considering
applying for a grant in 2023, we encourage you to send your application ASAP after Jan. 1, 2023.
If you have any questions or would like an application, please contact Brad Wilson, Kim Curry, Gary Drewes, or Doug Kirkus at Insurance Benefits, Inc. Email: info@ sdmlwcfund.com or Phone: 800-233-9073. The 2023 applications will also available on our website at www. sdmlwcfund.com. ►
Applications open Jan. 1, 2023 | www.sdmlwcfund.com
The Stryker EMS grant program is a grant to assist our members in purchasing a Stryker PowerPRO™ XT or Stryker Power-PRO™ 2 ambulance cot, Stryker Stair-PRO® stair chair, a Stryker Power-LOAD™ system or a Lucas®3, v3.1 Chest Compression System. The grant pricing hasn’t been finalized, but will be available by Jan 1.
The intent of this grant program is to provide a safer workplace for the ambulance personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, and all local government employees that assist their ambulance services to provide emergency transfer of patients. These products have been proven to reduce and eliminate back injuries due to lifting patients. We have one member that prior to purchasing a Stryker PowerPRO™ 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 18,000 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:
• 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 careerending 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 Workers’ Compensation Fund grant program as a model of success and has rolled out similar programs in several other states.
Over the past 13 years, the SDML WC Fund has awarded 140 grants to our members that total
$333,000. Congratulations to the latest grant recipients listed below:
• City of Aberdeen Fire & Rescue
• Beresford Ambulance Service
• Box Elder Fire Department
• Butte County Ambulance - Newell
• City of Colman Volunteer Fire & Rescue
• City of Freeman Ambulance Service
• City of Ipswich Ambulance Service
• Marshall County Ambulance Service
• Onida Fire Department
This grant program is a 50-50 matching grant to assist 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-nine grants and $44,000 have been awarded to our members.
This is a 50-50 matching grant. Beginning in 2023 the match is being increased from a maximum of $1,500 to $2,000 per grant. A member may apply once per calendar year and the grant only applies to one piece of equipment or equipment package. 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 preapproval of the equipment prior to completing an application, please contact the SDML WC Fund Administrator, Insurance Benefits, Inc.
Congratulations to the 2022 grant recipients:
• City of Belle Fourche
• City of Fort Pierre
• City of Gettysburg
• Lawrence County S&R
• Minnehaha County
• City of Murdo
• City of Winner
Philip, South Dakota, was founded in 1907 and is the county seat of Haakon County. The town was named after James “Scotty” Philip who is known for saving the buffalo. The school’s mascot is also his namesake, the “Philip Scotties.”
With a current population of 759 (2020 Census), Philip has a wealth of services and opportunities to support the community and surrounding agricultural area.
Philip’s downtown is thriving with a grocery store, variety stores, pharmacy, hardware store, bank, insurance companies, law offices, theatre, salon, fitness center, eateries, watering holes, auto body repair facilities and veterinary products. Along both highways through Philip, one will find various agricultural services from implement dealerships to livestock auction and agronomy facilities, convenience stores, automotive dealership, bowling alley, mortuary, and the one and only “Scotchman Industries.” A local specialty coffee and gift shop is also located on Pine Street, the major thoroughfare through town.
The community is home to Philip Health Services - the only hospital within 90 miles. It offers emergency, clinic, laboratory, radiology, physical
therapy, nursing home, and assisted living care. Other local healthcare facilities include chiropractic and dental offices. Emergency support services are provided by the Philip Volunteer Fire Department and Philip Ambulance Service.
The local school district is comprised of Philip Elementary, Philip Junior High, and Philip High School as well as one country school, Milesville. A new K-12 school building was constructed in 2018. Go Scotties!
The Philip area provides a broad range of recreation activities. The swimming pool, kiddie park, baseball field, and rodeo grounds are located on the west side of town. The downtown area also has other parks and picnic facilities. Lake Waggoner, located three miles north
of town, offers fishing, boating, and camping opportunities. A beautiful nine-hole golf course is also located by the lake. We are known as the hunter’s paradise for both trophy big and small game.
Scottie Philip Days is hosted annually in August. Other annual festivities include a Match Bronc Ride, Demolition Derby, 4th of July fireworks display, and more.
While all of these are vital contributions to Philip, the best part is the PEOPLE and PRIDE in our agricultural community. The sunsets are also amazing. Come visit our friendly community or better yet, make Philip your home! We are centrally located between Rapid City and Pierre on US Highway 14 and SD Highway 73. ■
PIERRE, S.D. – The state minimum wage will increase from $9.95/hour to $10.80/hour effective Jan. 1, 2023.
The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. South Dakota implements this annual increase as established by SDCL 60-11-3.2, a law passed by the South Dakota Legislature that took effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be $5.40/hour effective Jan. 1, 2023, half the minimum wage for non-tipped employees. Wages and tips combined must equal at least the minimum wage.
These increases will apply to all South Dakota employers, with some limited exceptions. For more information, visit dlr.sd.gov/employment_laws/ minimum_wage.aspx. ■
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Nick Hericks Jacob WagonerPIERRE – Two City of Pierre Employees recently earned leadership certification as part of the LEAD Course, a workshop presented by Missouri River Energy Services (MRES).
Nick Hericks, street superintendent, and Jacob Wagoner, wastewater superintendent, were among 18 utility professionals to earn the certification.
“We are encouraged that our members place a high level of importance on training and continuing education for their employees,” said Tom Heller, president and CEO of MRES. “This course helps current and future leaders set new standards of excellence for themselves and their local public power utility.”
LEAD stands for leadership, excellence, and development. It is a high-level leadership training course focused on the critical skills, awareness and perspective that make a difference in the success of a leader in the municipal utility industry. To earn the certification, graduates attended four two-day sessions throughout the year with coursework that covered communication, collaboration, change, accountability, and practicing leadership. ■
Ten affiliate organizations enjoy the benefits of being members of the South Dakota Municipal League. These organizations receive SDML staff support and hold their meetings at the League’s annual conference. Many of the affiliate groups also meet at several other times during the year. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org/events for a current list.
Renewal notices for the affiliates were recently sent to each city office. To register as a member, visit each affiliate's webpage at www.sdmunicipalleague.org/affiliateorganizations or call the League office at 800-658-3633 for more information.
The purpose of this association shall be:
• To foster the planning, development, use and operation of public airports in the State of South Dakota;
• To assist its membership in resolving problems though mutual experiences in airport operations; and
• In cooperation with the South Dakota Municipal League, to take an active part in legislation that may affect public airports in the State of South Dakota.
Annual dues: $25/city; Associate membership is $50/ person.
The purpose of this association is to:
• Establish a forum by which municipalities may promote matters of mutual interest and provide a closer working relationship in municipal government and administration by the following means:
• Holding meetings for the discussion of legal and other questions affecting municipal governments;
• The furnishing of information to municipal law officers and departments in order to enable them to better to perform their functions; and
• Studying legislation, court decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipalities.
Annual dues: $35 for each city represented that is over 5,000 population; $20 for each city under 5,000 population.
The purpose of the association shall be:
• The consideration of principles and practices underlying the laws and ordinances relative to the construction, maintenance, and occupancy of buildings, use of land, and methods of uniform administration; and
• To develop requirements and regulations pertaining to training of building officials and administration officers.
Annual dues:
• Governmental Membership is $50; each additional Governmental Individual membership is $5.
Governmental Members shall be a designated individual, usually the building official, of a government agency (state, county or municipal), which is responsible for the enforcement or administration of laws and ordinances relating to building construction.
Governmental Individual Members shall be additional employees of governmental agencies which are responsible for the enforcement, or administration of laws and ordinances relating to building construction.
• Professional Membership is $50; each additional Professional Individual membership is $10.
Professional Member shall be a designated individual of a firm, incorporated or unincorporated, engaged in the practice of architecture, engineering, inspection, research, testing or related activities.
Professional Individual Member shall be additional employees of professional firms that practice architecture, engineering, inspection, research, testing or related activities.
• Associate Membership is $25.
Associate Member shall be a representative of
firms or corporations of commercial and industrial concerns engaged in the sale, manufacture or processing of materials and assemblies.
The purpose of this association shall be to:
• Increase the proficiency of Managers and Administrators of local governments;
• Strengthen the quality of local government through professional management;
• Encourage and support the precepts of the Council/ Manager plan;
• Maintain the high ethical standards of the profession of City Management; and
• Provide opportunities to enhance the professional development of its members.
• Full Membership is $150 per person.
Any person who is a City Manager or Administrator,
or an assistant to City Manager or Administrator of a South Dakota City shall be eligible for full membership in the Association.
• Associate Membership is $75 per person. Persons holding responsible administrative positions in South Dakota cities and other persons who are interested in the objectives of the Association shall be eligible for associate membership.
• Student Membership is $15 per person. Any person currently enrolled full or part-time in a graduate or undergraduate program with an interest in local government.
The purpose of this association is to:
• Operate, without profit to the Association, or its members, as a state association to advance, educate and improve efforts of state, county, city and other political subdivision employees who
are actively involved with and responsible for the enforcement of housing, municipal, county, state or federal codes without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, or sex;
• Encourage professionalism with regard to the standardization of enforcement of environmental and housing codes; and
• Supply and advance the science and practice of code enforcement through certification and to provide training workshops, seminars and conferences facilitating and advancing the administration of the various codes with which the Association is concerned.
Annual dues: $75 per city.
The South Dakota Municipal Electric Association, formed in 1950, serves member municipalities that provide electricity to approximately 100,000 South Dakotans.
The annual meeting is held each October during the Municipal League Annual Conference. The SDMEA Conference and Technology Expo is held each spring in Watertown.
The purpose of this association is to:
• Establish a forum by which cities and towns may promote matters of mutual interest and provide a closer working relationship that there may be improvement in municipal government and administration;
• Promote the improvement of methods of governmental finance in South Dakota including the development of mutually understandable procedures of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting; and the encouragement of the use of common terminology, classification, and principles in regard to those subjects; and
• Take an active part in legislation that may affect municipalities of the state through the South Dakota Municipal League.
Annual dues: $40 for the first person; $30 for each additional person of the same city.
The purpose of this association is to:
• Advance the profession of human resource management in governmental entities by promoting matters of mutual interest and providing a closer working relationship so that there may be improvement in government and administration; and
• Promote the improvement of all aspects dealing with Human Resources in South Dakota through information sharing and consolidated training with a special emphasis on assisting smaller communities and to take an active part in legislation that may affect the governmental entities of the state through the South Dakota Municipal League.
Annual dues: $25 per person.
The purpose of this association shall:
• Be of an educational, scientific, benevolent, fraternal and charitable nature and to develop a closer official and personal relationship between the various law enforcement officials of the State of South Dakota.
• Maintain a steadfast resolution to guard the rights, liberties, and welfare of all citizens;
• Foster any project which will help bring law enforcement officials recognition as professionals, to increase the efficiency of the member, of aiding in the improvement of the laws of the State of South Dakota and demanding the enforcement of the same; and
• Encourage the members to attain a high degree of skill and efficiency in law enforcement work, thereby advancing the standards of all enforcement officers.
Annual dues:
• Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Membership is determined by a formula that takes into account population in addition to a base of $95. Please contact the League office for the actual dues amount for your city.
• Command Staff and Associate Membership is $25 per person.
The purpose of this association is to:
• Provide education and instruction for municipal street maintenance workers and to assist in meeting their goals through encouragement and friendly exchange of knowledge and experience among its members.
Annual dues: $35 per city. ■
The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Child and Family Services, Bright Start Home Visiting Program is seeking proposals from partner organizations to provide evidence-based, voluntary home visiting services to South Dakota families. A recently-announced Request for Application seeks to identify organizations interested in implementing selected evidence‐based home visiting models, in at-risk communities identified in the South Dakota needs assessment.
Eligible models include: Child First®, Family Spirit®, Healthy Families America (HFA)®, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)®, Parents as Teachers (PAT)®, Promoting First Relationships® (PFR)Home Visiting Intervention Model.
Applicants who can demonstrate the ability to meet all Bright Start requirements, federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program requirements, and home visiting model-specific requirements are eligible to apply.
For the 2022 Directory of South Dakota Municipal Officials
The list below reflects updates to the directory received since the list included in the Nov. 2022 South Dakota Municipalities magazine. Updates are listed each month in the magazine, or go online to sdmunicipalleague.org for a comprehensive updates list for this edition.
Funded services are limited to organizations located in the following South Dakota counties, which are eligible based on the MIECHV definition of at-risk community and the 2020 South Dakota Home Visiting Needs Assessment: Beadle, Bennett, Brule, Buffalo, Butte, Charles Mix, Corson, Day, Dewey, Fall River, Hughes, Jackson, Lawrence, Lyman, Marshall, Minnehaha, Mellette, Oglala Lakota, Pennington, Roberts, Todd, Walworth, and Ziebach.
Learn more about the program and download the application at https://doh.sd.gov/family/pregnancy/ BrightStart.aspx. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. CT on Jan. 6, 2023.
Staff are available to support potential applicants throughout the application period. Staff can discuss ideas, answer questions, and assist with application development. Email lexi.pugsley@state.sd.us to request assistance. ■
In the Guide to Product & Service Providers section, page 136: The street address for Brosz Engineering's Pierre location should be 3030 Airport Road.
Citizens are more motivated than ever to participate in their governments. Over the past two years, people have seen just how much impact policy decisions can make in their dayto-day lives–not just on a national level, but on a local level, too. Times of an unprecedented public health crisis, the looming prospect of a climate crisis that has already affected millions of people’s lives, and many other issues have spurred citizens to action that now extends far beyond the voting booth. The public is engaged!
• Starting or assisting with new city-level initiatives
• Attending school board or city government meetings, sometimes with unpredictable results
All of these opportunities for participation have one commonality, though: they emerge from a sense of belonging to and being involved in a community. The more a citizen is aware of belonging to a community in which everyone should help one another for the good of all, the more likely that citizen is to be highly engaged and willing to participate not just in local government, but also in other activities that benefit the community.
Engaged citizens might participate through activities like neighborhood cleanups, helping with local charities, or attending city government meetings. iStock. com/DGLimages
There are a variety of ways citizens can participate and be engaged in their local governments beyond just voting in every election. It might take the form of:
• Participating in neighborhood cleanups or planting public gardens
• Helping out with a local charity
Promoting citizen engagement is in any local government’s best interest. The most effective governance involves the community as a whole, and when people feel they have agency in their local governments, their trust and approval increase. Not to mention the fact that initiatives are much easier to get off the ground when citizens are willing to be involved and help out however they can. Here are a few ways local governments can promote meaningful citizen engagement:
It is inspiring to see other citizens doing good work in the community. It’s also a good feeling to be duly recognized for the work being put into one’s city. So, one of the simplest ways for governments to promote citizen engagement is to make sure to recognize the good works of citizens, volunteer groups, and other people making a positive impact on the community. Share photos and descriptions of
Reprinted from CitiesSpeak.org, the official blog of the National League of Cities.That’s why it’s more important than ever to remove barriers to citizen engagement and participation, especially in local governments.
this kind of work on municipal social media accounts, give recognition or awards, or host an annual volunteer banquet.
Promote opportunities for community participation Sometimes, the only thing preventing citizens from participating more in their communities and local governments is simply not knowing what opportunities are out there! Local governments can remedy this by promoting these opportunities on social media channels, creating a calendar on municipal websites, or even putting together a monthly
newsletter of upcoming opportunities for citizen participation. Be sure to include city and school board meetings open to the public!
Have the right meeting management software Meeting management software for local governments is
more than just a tool for streamlining the administrative process surrounding meetings; it’s also a technology that can maximize citizen engagement in their communities. With a tool like eScribe, municipal governments can promote impactful
citizen engagement by utilizing modules like webcasting, sharing participation in hybrid meetings, public comments, allowing public speakers at meetings, and more!
Citizens are becoming more and more engaged in their local governments and broader communities, and this can reasonably be expected to continue. We are living in a world whose uncertainties and recent events have spurred citizens to action. The only way we can face many of the most pressing issues of our time is together. So, make sure your city is providing every avenue for effective citizen participation and engagement. Together, communities can accomplish anything. ■
...it’s more important than ever to remove barriers to citizen engagement and participation, especially in local governments.
We all have businesses we love and reasons why we love them—it may be good food, quality service, or great people. There are so many great places across our state, and I wanted to hear about them. A couple months ago, I asked South Dakotans what their favorite local business is and why. Over 200 businesses were recommended from 76 cities.
The responses ranged from coffeeshops and food service businesses, to lawn care businesses and agricultural operations— even masonry companies. All of these businesses make South Dakota unique. I started visiting these businesses to meet the owners and employees, learn about their operations and struggles they encounter, and see for myself the positive impacts they make in our state.
Unsurprisingly, one of the toughest challenges these businesses have faced over the last year is inflation. With inflation rates reaching a historic four-decade high of 8.2%, there’s no doubt these businesses have faced challenges; but their adaptability, resiliency, and the loyalty of South Dakotans to support local businesses have allowed many businesses to power through and continue operating.
In Congress, I have been working to lower big government spending and ease this burden of inflation on our businesses and everyday Americans. I have voted “no” on over $11
trillion of massive spending bills in Congress. Families and businesses are struggling, and these persistent high inflation rates don’t seem to be letting up any time soon. Spending more taxpayer dollars, increasing the size of the government, and continuing to print money is the exact opposite of what the federal government should be doing.
Instead, Congress should focus on resolving supply chain issues, increasing our energy security, and aiding our small businesses to mitigate the impact of inflation on business owners and consumers. I have introduced and supported legislation to curb the effects on our supply chain that would ease pilot shortages, address high cargo shipping rates, improve the work life of truck drivers, and increase the number of truck drivers. Time and time again, I have encouraged the Biden Administration to prioritize homegrown biofuels, allow more oil drilling in America, and embrace an all-ofthe-above energy approach to decrease our reliance on foreign energy.
Supporting South Dakotans and South Dakota business is a team effort. These businesses count on people like you and me—a loyal customer to keep coming back and supporting them. Congress must also protect our Main Streets by passing legislation that will ease the burden of inflation. Solutions that focus on streamlining our supply chain, increasing energy production, filling worker shortages, and supporting American businesses. I look forward to working with my Republican colleagues in January to create an economy that is strong—fighting inflation and lowering the cost of living for people like you. ■
PIERRE, S.D. – Starting January 1, 2023, the State of South Dakota will be issuing a new plate design for non-commercial and emblem plates with the titling of motor vehicles and registration renewals. The reissue will include standard noncommercial, motorcycle, emblem, emblem motorcycle, personalized, personalized motorcycle, amateur radio, and low speed plates.
The design was a coordinated effort led by Gov. Noem, the Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division and the South Dakota Department of Tourism and reflects a partnership
in promoting South Dakota. License plates will continue to be made at Pheasantland Industries located in the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Individuals are able to renew their license plates 90 days before their expiration date but only those individuals who renew after January 1 will receive the new license plate designs.
Renewal can be completed online through the MySDCars portal, at any DMV Now Kiosk, in person at the applicant’s county treasurer’s office;
Standard non-commerical plate
or by mail through the county. There are 21 DMV Now Kiosk located across the state, find a convenient location at https://sddmvnowkiosk. com. Individuals who use the online system or a kiosk will have their license plates mailed directly to them. ■
Michael David Rye, age 72, of Brookings, SD, passed away peacefully Nov. 11, 2022, at The Neighborhood at Brookview in Brookings, SD. Funeral services were held Nov. 16 at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown, SD. Burial was at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.
Mike was born on March 2, 1950, to Donald and Susan (Selenski) Rye in Dawson, MN. After Mike graduated from Minnesota High School in 1968, he went on to study at Southwest State University, until he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Thailand and Taiwan during the Vietnam War. He even enjoyed Bob Hope’s USO Christmas Show in Vietnam when he was there.
When he returned home, Mike farmed for a short period of time and then joined McLaughlin & Schulz in Marshall, MN, in the early 90s and worked there for over 20 years. Mike moved to Watertown in 1994 where he accepted a position as the Street Superintendent and remained there for 26 years.
In 1995, Mike met Bonnie at a Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer event, and the rest was history. They were married and joined their families together on Aug. 3, 1996.
In 2015, Mike and Bonnie both retired and spent their summers at their lake home on Battle Lake and the winters playing golf, having dinner parties with friends, and playing shuffleboard in Mesa, AZ.
Arrangements were provided by CrawfordOsthus Funeral Chapel. Friends are encouraged to write memories on the online tribute wall at www.crawfordosthus.com. ■
911 DISPATCHER/TELECOMMUNICATOR - CITY OF VERMILLION, SD. The Emergency Communications Department is accepting applications for a full-time Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. Processes incoming calls from the public on emergency and nonemergency telephone lines; pages emergency response units, and makes response decisions regarding law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services; handles walk-in requests for services; and operates computer terminals, enters and maintains records through computer aided dispatch programming, and monitors the jail camera system. $19.47/hour plus differential pay opportunities. For an application and full job description visit: www. vermillion.us/Jobs. Open until filled.
APPRENTICE OR JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN - CITY OF WINNER, SD. $21.54 to 38.22 per hour DOE, plus full benefits, a value of $17,615 to $22,036. $1,500 moving bonus / $1,000 signing bonus may apply. For a complete job description and application, contact the City of Winner, 605-842-2606 or winnerhr@gwtc.net. Closes Dec. 9.
BUILDING OFFICIAL - CITY OF SPEARFISH, SD. Enforces adopted building codes to ensure public safety and plans, organizes, directs, and/or performs on-site inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings within the City of Spearfish and its various jurisdictions. ICC Plans Examiner and Building Inspector certifications required or ability to obtain within six months of employment. Candidates with certifications will be given preference. $76,606.40 - $93,350.40 annual salary, DOQ. Competitive benefit package. Position is open until filled. Apply at www.cityofspearfish.com. Open until filled. EOE.
CITY MANAGER - CITY OF CARROLL, IA (pop 10,321). Seeking a proven leader with a history of completing high-impact community projects as well as leading and building a team to successfully implement Council goals and objectives. Carroll is a prosperous community located in west central Iowa, centrally located between the Sioux City, Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska metropolitan areas. The City Manager has six department heads. There are approximately 65 full-time employees. Annual operating budget is approximately $26.5 million. To learn more, visit https://www.cityofcarroll.com/carroll-government/city-careers/. Confidential materials such as a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five professional references should be sent to: Elizabeth Hansen, Midwest Municipal Consulting LLC, ehansen.mmc@ gmail.com, 515-391-9816. Materials due no later than noon CST on Dec. 2, 2022.
CITY PLANNER – CITY OF CUSTER, SD. Planning and zoning, flood plain administration, sign regulations, and GIS mapping. Provides assistant with building and code compliance, provides support to building official staff, and serves as staff liaison to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Position description and applications are available at www.custer. govoffice.com and Custer City Hall, 622 Crook Street, Custer SD 57730. For more information contact Laurie Woodward, Interim City Administrator at 605-673-4824 or laurie@cityofcuster.com. Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must be able to obtain Floodplain Administrator Certification within 2 years of date of hire. Open until filled. EOE.
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER - CITY OF BOX ELDER, SD. The Box Elder Police Department is seeking a motivated and hard-working individual with a law enforcement certification for the position of Police Officer. This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. The City of Box Elder has a generous paid time off program, 11.5 paid holidays per year and excellent benefits which include employer paid health, dental, and vision for the employee, along with enrollment in the South Dakota retirement plan. To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit the Human Resources page at www.boxelder.us. Closes Dec. 10, 2022.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER - CITY OF WINNER, SD. Must be 18 years of age. Must have High School diploma or GED. No felony convictions. $18.36 per hour DOE. Full benefits; value of $17,176.54. $1500 moving bonus / $1000 signing bonus may apply. For a complete job description and application, contact the City of Winner at 605-842-2606 or winnerhr@gwtc.net. Closes Dec. 30.
CROSSING GUARD (PART-TIME) - CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for the enforcement and safety of pedestrians crossing roads and sidewalk areas around schools’ entrances before and after school. Assist pedestrians in safety, will hold a stop sign to direct traffic, greet adults and children in a respectful manner, and assist the police dept with citizen complaints regarding traffic safety in the area. The physical demands are to regularly walk and
stand, lift 10-20 pounds, and work in possible inclement weather outdoors. Wage: $14.42, based on experience. Full job description and apply at www.cityofmadisonsd.com. Open until filled. EOE.
DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER/GRANT ADMINISTRATOR – CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for performing advanced level accounting, assists with annual report and audits, reconciling and submitting draw requests for state and federal grants and debt financing, coordinating grant applications, and tracking with departments, bank reconciliations, and compliance for the city’s financial needs. Works with the Finance Officer, departments, have oversight of employees in absence of the Finance Officer, coordinate and train employees on Tyler Software and attend commission meetings as needed. Prepare, input and coordinate month end entries in compliance with GASB accounting standards and assist in preparation of department budgets. Full description/ apply at www.cityofmadisonsd.com. Open until filled. EOE.
DEPUTY PLANNING OFFICIAL - CITY OF HARRISBURG, SD. Duties include enforcing federal, state and municipal laws pertaining to zoning/land use; building permits, building services, technical codes, signs, and flood plain administration. Also provides support to building services staff, and assistance, information and advice to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. Salary negotiable on experience and qualifications. See full description and apply at www.harrisburgsd.gov/community/career-opportunities or Harrisburg City Office, 301 E Willow Street, Harrisburg SD 57032.
For more information contact Andrew Pietrus, City Administrator, at 605-767-5068 or andrew.pietrus@harrisburgsd.gov. Closes Jan. 6, 2023. EOE.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES - CITY ENGINEER – CITY OF FAIRMONT, MN. Coordinates, plans, and provides direction to all Public Works, Public Utilities, Engineering, and Airport functions of the City consistent with City policy, federal and state regulations, and objectives developed and/or approved by the City Council and/or the Public Utilities Commission. This is a highly responsible position requiring good judgement and ability to act independently. Salary Range: $113,651 to $143,852. Hiring Range: $113,651 to $126,214. View the position profile and apply at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches. Closes Dec. 6, 2022. Interviews will take place by December 29, 2022. Please direct questions to Liza Donabauer at liza@daviddrown. com or 612-920-3320 x111.
application and full job description visit: www.vermillion.us/Jobs. Open until filled.
GIS COORDINATOR - CITY OF ABERDEEN, SD. Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection. Performs technical duties in the development and maintenance of geographic information system (GIS) data and in support of department planning operations. Develops, edits, and maintains GIS data while assuring quality control. Establishes and documents procedures for maintaining the GIS. Performs map layout and production. Designs and administers a GIS database; performs related server configuration and administration. Designs, implements, and administers internet mapping applications and associated websites. Provides staff training and support for GIS users. Salary: $23.39/hr (2022) / $23.97 (2023). Full description and apply at www.aberdeen.sd.us/ jobs. Open until filled. EOE.
CITY OF VERMILLION, SD. The Street Department is accepting applications for a full-time Fleet Mechanic/Service Technician. Performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light and heavyduty municipally owned automotive machinery and equipment. Also performs general labor and operates equipment for the maintenance and preservation of streets, alleys, public roadways, and other public property. Requires 24-hour emergency call out/on call scheduling availability. Wages: $18.73 - 21.95 DOQ. For an
GIS & ENGINEER TECHNICIAN – CITY OF MADISON, SD. Performs GIS functions; zoning administration functions; construction inspection; primary administration of surveying, CAD, and project engineering management functions. Coordinate training opportunities and technical support required to utilize GIS hardware, software and upgrades; prepare documents, correspondence, technical and management reports for the GIS program; represent the GIS program in a professional manner when presenting and working on tasks to elected officials, user groups, potential system clients and the community at large. Review permit applications
in compliance with ordinances, draft easements and other legal documents, review deeds and newspaper notices, produce engineering design plans to municipal engineering projects, as well as inspects sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, sidewalk, and roadway system installation in progress and upon completion to ensure it meets plans, specifications, ordinances, and policies. Full description/apply at www.cityofmadisonsd.com. Open until filled. EOE.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR – CITY OF MADISON, SD. Performs IT services collaboratively with all city departments to administer the development and maintenance of the city’s information technology system. Perform, manage and coordinate network security; perform network administration duties; manage city email system; coordinate employee technical issues; monitor and maintain system backups for departments; make recommendations regarding improvements and upgrade of hardware and software as needed; manage the badge system and emergency badges for all employees and provides IT support as needed to 3rd party software’s, time clock software, scanners, printers, and other areas as needed. Full description/apply at www. cityofmadisonsd.com. Open until filled. EOE.
POLICE CHIEF - CITY OF JEFFERSON, SD. Qualified applicant must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, a current, valid driver's license and be certified or be able to be certified through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training
Center within one year of hire. Responsibilities include managing the operations of the police department, record keeping, patrolling and accept other duties as assigned. Salary negotiable based on training and experience plus taxable health insurance, SD Retirement, taxable life insurance, vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. Send a resume to the City of Jefferson P.O. Box 276, Jefferson, South Dakota 57038. Open until filled. EOE.
POLICE CHIEF – CITY OF KIMBALL, SD. Qualified applicant must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and be certified or be able to be certified through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of hiring. Must be highly motivated with a great work ethic. Responsibilities include managing the operations of the police department, including record keeping activities, and patrolling the city of Kimball. Salary is $40,000-$50,000 depending on training and experience plus benefits. For further details and application requirements, email kimballcityadministrator@midstatesd.net. Phone 605-682-1268. Open until filled.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - CITY OF JEFFERSON, SD. Performs duties as assigned by the City Council. Work areas include but not limited to water, wastewater, streets, mowing and general maintenance. Must possess or be able to obtain SD Class II Water Treatment, Class I Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Collection and Stabilization Pond certification. Benefits include SD Retirement, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, taxable
health insurance payments, taxable life insurance payments. Must have a high school diploma or GED, a current, valid driver's license. Send cover letter and resume to the City of Jefferson P.O. Box 276, Jefferson, South Dakota 57038. Open until filled. EOE.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - CITY OF MONTROSE, SD. Water/wastewater/streets/pool/rubble site: Work areas include, but are not limited to water/wastewater, sewer, streets, snow removal, landfill, and swimming pool. Must possess or be able to obtain Class I Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Collection certificate within one year. Knowledge with all types of equipment desired. Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, paid holidays. Wage DOE. Open until filled. Applications are available at the City Finance Office or online at cityofmontrosesd.com. Completed applications can be submitted to the Finance Office or email to montrose@ goldenwest.net.
PARK DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD. Coordinate the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the Parks and Recreation Department. Manage projects, review proposed plans, and develop project budgets. Research and prepare plans and budgets for the development and acquisition of specific park or recreational areas and facilities. HIRING RANGE DOQ: $2,503.20 - $2,764.80 bi-weekly. Apply online at www. siouxfalls.org/careers. Closes Dec. 6, 2022. EOE.
PATROL OFFICER - CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Performs law enforcement & public safety duties as necessary to maintain law & order in the City of Pierre. Must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, & pass the police entry level examinations including a background investigation. Prior experience in law enforcement is desirable. Certified officer preferred. Wage: $23.75 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253, Pierre, SD 57501, (605)773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE.
PLANNING & ZONING OFFICIAL - CITY OF HARRISBURG, SD. Duties include enforcing federal, state and municipal laws pertaining to zoning/land use; building permits, building services, technical codes, signs, and flood plain administration. This individual also provides support to building services staff, and assistance, information and advice to the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. Successful applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in Urban Planning or related field and the equivalent thereof or one or more years of planning experience is required. Closes January 6, 2023. EOE.
POLICE OFFICER – CITY OF PARKSTON, SD. The City of Parkston is accepting applications for one full-time Patrol Officer. Full coverage health insurance for employee, South Dakota State Retirement, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. High school diploma required. Certified officer preferred. Relocation to Parkston area is required. Salary: DOE. Submit resume, request application from City Finance Office, or obtain an application online at www. cityofparkston.org. Open until filled.
POLICE OFFICER – CITY OF VERMILLION, SD. The Vermillion Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Patrol Officer. Duties to include: performing varied assignments in motorized patrol, traffic control and enforcement, accident investigation, preliminary and follow-up investigation at crime scenes, and assisting in public safety education programs. Wage:
$23.06 per hour to $24.46 per hour depending on certification and education (Lateral entry officers can be placed in a higher step depending on experience and qualifications). To download a full job description and application, please visit the City's website: https://www.vermillion.us. Open until filled.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR - CITY OF CUSTER, SD. Oversees the streets, parks, public buildings, water, and wastewater operations and performs supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical and maintenance related task. Position description and applications are available at www.custer. govoffice.com and Custer City Hall, 622 Crook Street, Custer SD 57730. For more information contact Laurie Woodward, Interim City Administrator at 605-673-4824 or laurie@cityofcuster.com. Candidate should have related experience and supervisory skills are required. Must have or be able to obtain Water and Wastewater Certifications and Class B CDL. Open until filled. EOE.
STREET MECHANIC - CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Responsible for the mechanical repair and maintenance of department vehicles, trucks, and equipment. Work consists of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Welding and inventory management experience beneficial. Must have possession of or ability to obtain a Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements and be able to work in inclement weather conditions. Comprehensive benefit package. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Apply: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE.
UTILITY DIRECTOR - CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and directing the city's electric, water and wastewater utility operations and services. Excellent management skills as the position oversees approximately 18-20 employees with a wide range of disciplines. Develop and manage budgets, review reports, analyze customer data, establish, and maintain programs, construction and contract documents, agreements, and follow resolutions and ordinances. Maintains and develops wholesale power supplier's relations and establishes new programs for energy, water conservation, and finding ways
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. High degree of responsibility for assisting in the operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations. Monitors the treatment process and performance of related equipment and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions. Preventive maintenance and repairs are executed on various pumps, blowers, chemical feeders, valves, piping, and other equipment used to treat wastewater. $20.48 minimum plus benefit package. Up to $2000 annually for educational reimbursement. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Applications: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, PO Box 1253, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE.
WATER HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment used in installing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines and mains. Ability to perform manual labor which involves heavy lifting. Experience operating equipment such as a backhoe, excavator, ditch-witch, boom truck, and front-end loader. Possession of or ability to acquire a Class A CDL required. Experience in water and sewer main installation and repair desirable. Comprehensive benefit package. Wage offer based upon actual education and experience. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Apply: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 7737429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE.
WATER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Responsible for the installation repair and maintenance of all water and sewer mains. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: State of SD Board of Operator Certification in water distribution within 18 months of employment. Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement. Skill in the installation, maintenance, & repair of water & sewer lines & mains would be beneficial. Apply: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Comprehensive benefit package. Wage offer based upon actual education and experience. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Open until filled. EOE.
WATER OPERATOR I - CITY OF BOX ELDER, SD. Full-time position responsible for assisting in the installation and repair of water system components, as well as installation, maintenance, repair, and reading of water metering components. The City of Box Elder has a generous paid time off program, 10.5 paid holidays per year and excellent benefits which include employer paid health, dental, and vision for the employee, along with enrollment in the South Dakota retirement plan. To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit the Human Resources page at www.boxelder. us Open until filled.
YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR, RAWLINS LIBRARY – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Plans, organizes, promotes, and supervises library programs for pre-school, elementary, and young adult library users; participates in short- and long-range planning; coordinates activities with other library staff; manages the selection, ordering, cataloging, and weeding of youth library materials consistent with the library’s mission and policies; and assists patrons in the
selection and use of library materials. Must have knowledge, skill, and ability in every phase of the public library field, particularly as it relates to children's and young adult library services. Occasional evenings and weekends. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Apply: Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE.
FOR SALE: SNOWPLOW – CITY OF LEOLA, SD. The City of Leola is selling an 11' two-way straight snowplow. Offers may be submitted to: leola@valleytel.net or call 605-439-3299. Closes Jan. 15, 2023.
FOR SALE: WELDING GENERATOR WITH TRAILER - CITY OF LEOLA, SD. The City of Leola is selling a Miller AEAD-200LE Arc Welding generator mounted with trailer. Offers may be submitted to: leola@valleytel.net or call 605-439-3299. Closes Jan. 15, 2023.
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December 25 – Christmas Day –State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)
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 thirtyfirst 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 9-13-1; 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) ■
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January 1
New Year’s Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)
January 1 – The municipal fiscal year begins. (SDCL 9-21-1; See Hdbk., sec. 12.065)
January 1 – Special assessment installments which are payable under either the Plan One or Plan Two option are due. (SDCL 9-43-103; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160)
January 1 – One of two dates (the other being July 1) a new or amended municipal tax ordinance may become effective. The municipality must notify the Department of Revenue of the ordinance at least 90 days prior to the effective date. (SDCL 10-52-9; 10-52A-13; See Hdbk., sec. 12.260)
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)
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 9-13-1; See Hdbk., sec. 7.050)
By January 15 – The secretary of revenue shall apportion the money in the local government highway and bridge fund. (SDCL 32-11-35; See Hdbk., sec. 12.255(6))
Between January 15 and 30 – Publication of the notices of vacancies of the municipal election to be held in April is required to be published in the official newspaper once each week for two consecutive weeks between January 15th and 30th. This notice shall identify the vacancies to be filled and the time and place for filing nominating petitions. (SDCL 9-13-6; See Hdbk., sec.
7.650) Follow the Municipal Election Calendar for all election deadlines.
Third Monday of January – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)
Utility board – Is required to make an annual report of its operations immediately after end of the fiscal year. (SDCL 9-39-29; See Hdbk., sec. 12.080)
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) ■
