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Official Monthly Publication

Member of National League of Cities

www.sdmunicipalleague.org

South Dakota MUNICIPALITIES

Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor

PRESIDENT Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City

1st VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City

TRUSTEES Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis

Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall

Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton

PAST PRESIDENT Mike Wendland, City Administrator/Economic Developoment Director, Baltic

Editor: Sara M. Rankin

DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 - Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster

Dist. 2 - Paullyn Carey Finance Director, Huron Dist. 3 - Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea

Dist. 4 - Becky Brunsing Finance Officer, Wagner Dist. 5 - Renae Phinney President, Ree Heights

Dist. 6 - Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe Dist. 7 - Arnold Schott Mayor, McLaughlin Dist. 8 - Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka

Dist. 9 - Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer Dist. 10 - Michelle DeNeui Assistant Finance Officer, Spearfish

LEAGUE STAFF 1-800-658-3633 Fax: 605-224-8655

Yvonne Taylor Executive Director Sandi Larson Director of Risk Sharing Services Lori Martinec Director of Research and Training Chris Hill Director of Municipal Electric Services Sara Rankin Director of Marketing & Communications Lori Butler Director of Finance Carla McGregor Accounting Assistant Lisa Nold Office Manager SD Public Assurance Alliance: Dave Pfeifle Executive Director Kristina Peterson Director of Underwriting Lynn Bren Director of Member Services Paytra Nichols Underwriter Jerry Krambeck Member Services Representative Deb Corkill Executive Assistant

Features

Contents

Gov. Daugaard Announces $44.4 Million for Environmental Projects . . . . . . . . .6

2018 Municipal Annual Report Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Legislative Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2019 Legislators By District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11 District Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 2019 SDML District Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SD Police Chiefs Accepting Award Nominations . . . .14 SD Building Officials Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Scholarship Funds Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Code Officer of the Year Nomination Form . . . . . . . .18 City Highlight - Deadwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

The HADOC Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

SD FIT Leaps Into 2019 With Enhanced Service and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Gov. Daugaard Awards 10 Community Development Block Grants . . . . . . . . . .25

SDMEA Superintendent - Foreman Conf. . . . . . . . .26

National Retailers, Growing Businesses Snapping Up Sites in Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 SDPAA Property Coverage Update and the Benefits of Public Risk-Pooling . . . . . . . . . 34

Columns

Director’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Risk-Sharing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Washington Report: Representative Johnson . . . . . .38

In Every Issue

2019 SDML Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hometown Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Directory Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Municipal Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES (ISSN 0300-6182, USPS 503-120) is the official publication of the South Dakota Municipal League, published monthly at 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532, phone 605-224-8654. This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. Periodical postage paid at Pierre, South Dakota and additional mailing offices. Non-member subscriptions are available for $30.00 annually. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the South Dakota Municipal League. Postmaster: Send address changes to SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532.

FEBRUARY 2019

VOLUME 85, NUMBER 8

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Director's Notes

Session will be in full swing by the time you read this, and I hope you are all signed up for our Legislative Updates. We send them out every Friday during Session, or as needed when a hot topic arises. The email version is FREE, and allows you to have the most current information already in hand while your Legislators are still traveling home for the weekend. If you still need to sign up for the Legislative Update, see below.

Your conversations with Legislators during weekend cracker barrels are the most valuable lobbying tool

Keep on top of what goes on under the Dome Subscribe to the SDML’s Legislative Update.

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, via fax, mail or email. Email is free, including an unlimited number of addresses to each city.

To receive the Legislative Update via email contact Yvonne at yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org.

To get the Update sent to you by mail or fax please send $10 along with a request (include your mailing address, phone number or fax number) to: SDML, 208 Island Drive, Fort Pierre, SD 57532.

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we have. Please keep in touch with those who have been elected to represent you in Pierre. Also, please keep in touch with the Municipal League about your positions on bills, so we can follow up for you during the week.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you here in Pierre for Municipal Government Day at the Legislature, February 5 and 6. Please plan to meet your Legislators at the annual Rib Dinner, which will be held the evening of the 5th starting at 5:00 p.m. with a legislative briefing. Also, the SDML Board of Directors will be meeting late afternoon on the 5th at the SDML building. SDML Board Meetings are open to any members, so please just call our office if you would like to sit in.

Please keep your calendars open for other upcoming events. The Code Enforcement Workshop will be held May 15 and 16 at the Drifters Conference Center in Fort Pierre. Look for more details in future magazines.

The annual Human Resource School is being planned for June 11 and 12 at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre. This school will be an excellent opportunity for municipal officials involved in any aspect of human resources to hone their skills and network with others.

Plans are also in the works for the 2019 Finance Officers’ School, to be held at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre, June 12, 13, and 14.

This is a fantastic opportunity for your Finance Officer to get everything from the basics to the more sophisticated issues, and to meet people from all over the state who will be there to help the rest of the year.

Remember, upcoming SDML events can be found at www.sdmunicipalleague.org, agendas and registrations are posted as they become available.

Until next month, remember we are always available at 1-800-658-3633 or yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org.

Yvonne Taylor Executive Director

SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

President's Report

Oh February…where does the time go?

The legislative session should be ramping up by now and the annual SDML Rib Dinner with our legislators is just around the corner, as is Municipal Day at the Legislature.

If you haven’t already registered to attend these events on February 5 and 6, please contact the SDML office to do so.

This is such a great opportunity to “meet and greet” with not only the legislators from your area but those from the entire state. You also get to witness YOUR state government in action, not to mention SDML Executive Director Yvonne Taylor, by attending the various committee sessions Wednesday morning and then the full sessions of the House and Senate that afternoon. Yvonne will also be giving us an update prior to the rib dinner on Tuesday night. These are such great opportunities to learn what is going on at the Capitol.

February also means candidate petition time for those municipalities that have an April election – actually it started at the end of January, but they have to be turned in February 22nd. If you are planning on running for reelection, now is the time to get busy knocking on doors or going to the local coffee shop to gather your signatures! If

your municipality’s election isn’t until June, like ours in Rapid City, you have another month to procrastinate as your circulation period is March 1–26.

And finally a check-in… how are you coming on your New Year’s resolutions, both personally and for your city? I, for one, can tell you that I haven’t gotten any better with my procrastination like I had hoped but thank goodness there are still eleven full months left in 2019. In the meantime, I really hope to see many of you in Pierre in February!

Stay warm…stay safe…stay positive…and most importantly, stay the same compassionate, community loving blessings that you are!

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Gov. Daugaard Announces $44.4 Million for Environmental Projects

Gov. Dennis Daugaard says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved more than $44.4 million for water, wastewater, recycling and solid waste projects.

The board met today over the Digital Dakota Network.

The $44,462,400 total includes $648,400 in grants and over $43.8 million in low-interest loans, with $1,145,000 in principal forgiveness.

The grants and loans awarded by the board are administered through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

“I am pleased to announce that this financial assistance is available,” said Gov. Daugaard. “These grant and loan awards will result in upgraded wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, wood waste removal, more recycling opportunities, local training and enhanced protection of the environment.”

Grants were awarded to: • Hot Springs, $17,500 grant for wood waste processing.

• Irene, $6,000 to purchase a recycling trailer.

• Sioux Falls, $283,000 to purchase wood waste processing equipment.

• Solid Waste Management Association, $41,000 to host landfill operations training.

Loans were awarded to: • Pierre, $36,850,000 loan to construct and develop a surface water intake and build a drinking water treatment plant.

• Mitchell, $4,621,000 loan for storm water, sanitary sewer, and drinking water system improvements in the east central drainage basin and to install nonpoint source best management practices in the Firesteel Creek watershed.

• Chamberlain, $300,000 for water meter replacement.

• Crooks, $348,000 loan amendment for sanitary and storm sewer improvements.

A loan with principal forgiveness was awarded to:

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Tulare, $1,395,000 loan, with $1,145,000 in principal forgiveness, for water system improvements.

A grant and loan package was awarded to: • Tri-county Landfill Association, $600,000 to purchase a landfill compactor, which includes a $300,000 grant and $300,000 loan.

The grants and loans were awarded from DENR’s Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program and Solid Waste Management Program.

The Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, funded in part by revenues from the Petroleum Release Compensation Tank Inspection fee and the sale of lotto tickets, provides grants and loans for water, wastewater and watershed projects.

The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for public drinking water system projects. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for wastewater, storm water, water conservation, and nonpoint source projects. Principal forgiveness is a subsidy option that results in a reduced loan repayment amount for the borrower.

The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants and loans for solid waste disposal, recycling and waste tire projects. The Legislature annually appropriates dedicated water and waste funding for the Consolidated and Solid Waste programs through the Governor’s Omnibus Water Funding Bill.

SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

2018 Municipal Annual Report Forms

2018 Municipal Annual Report Forms are available online from the Department of Legislative Audit (DLA) website at https://legislativeaudit.sd.gov/resources/resources.aspx.

Click on “Municipalities,” click on “Small Municipalities < $600,000” or “Large Municipalities – Modified Cash Basis” or “Large Municipalities – GAAP Basis.”

Paper copies of forms and instructions will ONLY be mailed to entities UPON REQUEST. A request for the hard copy of annual report and instructions can be made by contacting Sheri Doolittle at sheri.doolittle@state.sd.us or via phone at 605-773-3595.

Please access the DLA website, http://legislativeaudit.sd.gov/ resources/resources.aspx, for the most current version of annual reports.

Completed Annual Reports can be filed with the Department of Legislative Audit as follows: File by E-mail:

File by Fax:

File by Mail:

sheri.doolittle@state.sd.us

1-844-509-6554

Department of Legislative Audit 427 S. Chapelle C/O 500 E. Capitol Pierre SD 57501-5070

Annual Financial Report Requirements The finance officer shall make an annual financial report to the governing body. This report shall be made at the first regular meeting of May and must include the receipts, expenses, and financial condition of the municipality, including the amount of funds in the treasury at the time of making such report and where and in what amounts such funds are deposited or invested. This report shall be published in the official newspaper within thirty days thereafter or upon completion of an annual audit in the official newspaper as the governing body may direct.

The finance officer shall report to the governing body no later than the first regular meeting of May each year, the receipts, expenses and financial condition of the municipality. The report shall include the amount of funds in the treasury at the time the report is made and where and in what amounts the funds are deposited or invested. The report shall be published in the official newspaper , or any other newspaper as the governing body may direct within thirty days after the report is made to the governing body or on completion of an annual audit. By the last day of May each year the financial officer shall file a copy of the report with the Dept. of Legislative Audit. (SDCL 9-22-21) FEBRUARY 2019

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District 1 1 1

Sen. Susan Wismer

Rep. Steven McCleerey Rep. Tamara St. John

Address

Home Phone

45708 116th St., Sisseton, SD 57262

605-698-7478

PO Box 147, Britton, SD 57430

605-448-5189

702 Old Agency Dr. #142, Sisseton, SD 57232

2

Sen. Brock Greenfield

507 N. Smith St., Clark, SD 57225

2

Rep. Kaleb W. Weis

2403 Bunker Dr, Aberdeen, SD 57401

2

Rep. Lana Greenfield

605-268-0920 605-532-4088

PO Box 143, Doland, SD 57436

605-635-6932

3

Sen. Al Novstrup

1705 Northview Ln., Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-360-9711

3

Rep. Carl E. Perry

2722 Railroad Circle, Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-262-0113

3

Rep. Drew Dennert

902 S. High St., Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-252-1008

4

Sen. John Wiik

PO Box 95, Big Stone City, SD 57216

605-880-1440

4

Rep. John Mills

21730 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071

605-826-4290

4

Rep. Fred Deutsch

16452 449th Ave, Florence, SD 57235

5

Sen. Lee Schoenbeck

419 54th St. SW, Watertown, SD 57201

5

Rep. Nancy York

921 8th Ave. NE, Watertown, SD 57201

5

Rep. Hugh Bartels

605-882-3323

1244 N. Maple, Watertown, SD 57201

605-886-5460 605-753-6611

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Sen. Ernie Otten

46787 273rd, Tea, SD 57064

605-368-5716

6

Rep. Herman Otten

27543 468th Ave., Lennox, SD 57039

605-941-1770

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Rep. Isaac Latterell

PO Box 801, Tea, SD 57064

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Sen. V.J. Smith

PO Box 742,, Brookings, SD 57006

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Rep. Tim Reed

627 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006

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Rep. Doug Post

21692 466th Ave, Volga, SD 57071

605-697-5822 605-693-6393

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Sen. Jordan Youngberg

609 NE 3rd St., Madison, SD 57042

605-254-3051

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Rep. Marlie Wiese

520 NE 15th St., Madison, SD 57042

605-270-0786

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Rep. Randy Gross

48006 221st St, Elkton, SD 57026

9

Sen. Wayne Steinhauer

26581 East Shore Place, Hartford, SD 57033

605-526-4269

9

Rep. Rhonda Milstead

46273 Park Pl., Hartford, SD 57033

605-376-3149

9

Rep. Michael Slaba

26560 N Shore Pl, Hartford, SD 57033

605-526-5000

10

Sen. Margaret Sutton

408 N. Linwood Ct., Sioux Falls, SD 57103

605-929-1592

10

Rep. Steven Haugaard

47629 258th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-332-1171

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Legislator

2019 Legislators By District

Rep. Doug Barthel

8713 E. Palametto St., Sioux Falls, SD 57110

605-940-5633

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District 11 11 11

Legislator

Address

Home Phone

Rep. Chris Karr

7421 W. Luke Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57106

605-695-0391

Sen. Jim Stalzer Rep. Mark Willadsen

5909 W. Bristol Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 7712 W. Benelli Cir., Sioux Falls, SD 57106

605-838-0354 605-361-6104

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Sen. R. Blake Curd

38 S. Riverview Hts., Sioux Falls, SD 57105

605-331-5890

12

Rep. Manny Steele

3220 W Zephyr Pl, Unit 1, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-335-7036

12

Rep. Arch Beal

4001 W. 74th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-336-3034

13

Sen. Jack Kolbeck

1124 E. Plum Creek Rd., Sioux Falls, SD 57105

605-332-6490

13

Rep. Sue Peterson

6405 S. Killarney Cir., Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-371-1668

13

Rep. Kelly Sullivan

1004 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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Sen. Deb Soholt Rep. Erin Healy

2628 E. Regency Ct., Sioux Falls, SD 57103 2801 E. Marson Dr., Apt 116, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

605-321-5931 605-212-9597

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Sen. Reynold Nesiba

201 S. Menlo Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-371-6311

15

Rep. Linda Duba

421 N Phillips Ave. Apt 309, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-610-6590

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Rep. Larry Zikmund Rep. Jamie Smith

2405 E. 52nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103

512 N. Euclid Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-339-3583

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Sen. Jim Bolin

403 West 11th St., Canton, SD 57013

605-261-9669

16

Rep. Kevin Jensen

27808 484th Ave., Canton, SD 57013

605-987-4296

16

Rep. David Anderson

29177 477th Ave., Hudson, SD 57034

605-310-1645

17

Sen. Arthur Rusch

PO Box 312, Vermillion, SD 57069

605-624-8723

17

Rep. Ray Ring

607 Sterling St., Vermillion, SD 57069

605-675-9379

17

Rep. Nancy Rasmussen

28639 458th Ave., Hurley, SD 57036

18

Sen. Craig Kennedy

101 W. 31st St., Yankton, SD 57078

18

Rep. Ryan Cwach

209 1/2 W 3rd St., Yankton, SD 57078

18

Rep. Jean Hunhoff

2511 Mulligan Dr., Yankton, SD 57078

605-238-5321 605-661-0128 605-665-1463

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Sen. Stace Nelson

24739 420th Ave., Fulton, SD 57340

605-770-7461

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Rep. Kyle Schoenfish

42472 Maxwell Rd., Scotland, SD 57059

605-660-6468

19

Rep. Kent Peterson

720 N. Dakota St., Salem, SD 57058

605-425-3299

20

Sen. Joshua Klumb

26296 401st Ave., Mount Vernon, SD 57363

605-770-9708

20

Rep. Paul R. Miskimins

1225 Summit Dr., Mitchell, SD 57301

605-996-7222

20

Rep. Lance Koth

1311 Firesteel Dr., Mitchell, SD 57301

21

Sen. Rocky Blare

31176 269th St., Ideal, SD 57541

21

Rep. Lee Qualm

27507 John Qualm Rd., Platte, SD 57369

21

Rep. Caleb Finck

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40976 294th St., Tripp, SD 57376

605-996-9206 605-842-1617 605-933-2042 605-337-3682

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District 22 22 22

Address

Rep. Roger Chase

20451 398th Ave., Huron, SD 57350

Sen. Jim White

Rep. Bob Glanzer

1145 Beach Circle NE, Huron, SD 57350

Home Phone 605-352-8184

1034 Michigan Ave. SW, Huron, SD 57350

605-352-0829

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Sen. Justin Cronin

310 Dakota St., Gettysburg, SD 57442

605-769-1017

23

Rep. John Lake

1105 E. Garfield Ave., Gettysburg, SD 57442

605-765-9547

23

Rep. Spencer Gosch

104 N. Riverview Dr., Glenham, SD 57631

24

Sen. Jeff Monroe

127 W. Dakota Ave., Pierre, SD 57501

24

Rep. Tim Rounds

1813 Abbey Rd., Pierre, SD 57501

24

Rep. Mary Duvall

PO Box 453, Pierre, SD 57501

605-230-0313 605-224-0264 605-224-4070 605-224-6588

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Sen. Kris Langer

600 W 7th St., Dell Rapids, SD 57022

605-428-4929

25

Rep. Tom Pischke

503 E. 12th St., Dell Rapids, SD 57022

605-999-2948

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26A 26B

Rep. John Hansen

47484 Dells Dr., Dell Rapids, SD 57022

Sen. Troy Heinert

PO Box 348, Mission, SD 57555

Rep. Rebecca Reimer

138 S. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325

Rep. Shawn Bordeaux Sen. Red Dawn Foster

PO Box 165, Pine Ridge, SD 57770

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Rep. Peri Pourier

PO Box 3041 Pine Ridge, SD 57770

Rep. Steve Livermont

605-428-4570 605-856-5045

PO Box 283, Mission, SD 57555

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28765 237th Ave., Martin, SD 57551

605-685-6998 605-877-1238

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Sen. Ryan Maher

PO Box 237, Isabel, SD 57633

605-466-2131

28B

Rep. Sam Marty

16692 Antelope Rd., Prairie City, SD 57649

605-866-4477

28A

Rep. Oren Lesmeister

HC 76 Box 23, Parade, SD 57625

29

Sen. Gary Cammack

PO Box 100, Union Center, SD 57787

29

Rep. Kirk Chaffee

PO Box 280, Whitewood, SD 57793

29

Rep. Thomas Brunner

18769 Quin Rd., Nisland, SD 57762

30

Sen. Lance Russell

PO Box 184, Hot Springs, SD 57747

30

Rep. Tim Goodwin

12870 J. Pine Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702

30

Rep. Julie Frye-Mueller

605-257-2336

23764 Wallace St., Rapid City, SD 57702

605-342-2782 605-390-5324

31

Sen. Bob Ewing

PO Box 607, Spearfish, SD 57783

605-722-5559

31

Rep. Dayle Hammock

PO Box 1042, Spearfish, SD 57783

605-490-1040

31

Rep. Timothy Johns

110 S. Main St., Lead, SD 57754

605-722-3189

32

Sen. Alan Solano

3410 Wisconsin Ave., Rapid City, SD 57701

605-342-8974

32

Rep. Scyller J. Borglum

PO Box 3094, Rapid City, SD 57709

605-519-0500

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Legislator

Rep. Chris Johnson

2526 Grandview Dr., Rapid City, SD 57701

605-342-1587

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District 33 33 33

Legislator

Address

Rep. Taffy Howard

530 Westberry Dr., Rapid City, SD 57702

Sen. Phil Jensen

10215 Pioneer Ave., Rapid City, SD 57702

Rep. David Johnson

PO Box 3403, Rapid City, SD 57709

34

Sen. Jeffrey Partridge

7174 Prestwick Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702

34

Rep. Jess Olson

3115 Stockade Dr., Rapid City, SD 57702

34

Rep. Michael G. Diedrich

4884 Cliff Dr., Rapid City, SD 57702

35

Sen. Lynne DiSanto

22739A Rando Ct., Box Elder, SD 57719

35

Rep. Tony Randolph

5530 Colvin Ct., Rapid City, SD 57703

35

Rep. Tina Mulally

6390 Long View Rd., Rapid City 57703

Home Phone 605-343-1335

605-301-4803 605-343-0735

605-716-7369

Important Legislative Information:

Senate Phone: 605-773-3821

House Phone: 605-773-3851

Lobbyist Phone: 605-224-5030

Legislative Research Council’s website: http://sdlegislature.gov/ Yvonne’s email: yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org

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South Dakota Municipal League Districts

2019 SDML District Meetings

The SDML District Meetings are held every spring to report the outcome of the legislative session. The League President and staff look forward to traveling the state and seeing you at one of the meetings listed below. Legislators, representatives from state agencies and congressional delegates have also been invited to visit with you.

For the League’s purposes, the cities in the state are divided into ten districts. One meeting is held in each district. A map of the districts and a listing of the cities by district can also be found in the Directory of Municipal Officials or on the League’s website, www.sdmunicipalleague.org. A chair and vice-chair are elected annually at each district meeting. The chair serves on the League Board and in their absence the vice-chair fills in.

The meeting starts with a social to allow you time to meet your peers from surrounding cities and renew

Registration forms have been sent to all the city offices and are available at www.sdmunicipalleague.org/sdmlevents.

Please discuss how many will be attending your district meeting and return the registration form to the League. If you can’t make it to the meeting in your district feel free to register for one that works for you. If you have any questions call the League at 800-658-3633.

2019 District Meetings Schedule

District

Date

District 1

March 19

District 2

March 20

District 3

March 21

District 4

March 13

District 5

March 14

District 6

March 28

District 7

March 27

District 8

April 2

District 9

April 3

District 10

April 4

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acquaintances. The social is followed by a meal and program. During the program you will hear from several people including the League’s President Pauline Sumption and Executive Director Yvonne Taylor. At the end of the evening the election of chair and vice-chair will be held.

Each city present gets one vote. The last thing to decide before heading home is who will be hosting your district’s meeting in 2020. If your community is interested in hosting the meeting next year just volunteer when asked!

Location

Britton Event Center 1203 3rd Street

Dakota Prairie Playhouse 1205 Washington Avenue

City

Britton

Time

(local time)

6:00 p.m.

Madison

6:00 p.m.

Canton

6:00 p.m.

Winner

6:00 p.m.

Miller Community Center 526 N Broadway Avenue

Miller

6:00 p.m

Moose Lodge 1109 W Grand Crossing

Redfield

6:00 p.m

Mobridge

6:00 p.m

Murdo

6:00 p.m

Keystone

6:00 p.m.

Spearfish

6:00 p.m.

Gate City Event Center 47947 US Hwy 18 Homesteader II 117 E Third Street

Spink County 4-H Building 38497 174th Street

Jones County Sportsmans Club 105 Sports Street Keystone Community Center 1101 Madill Street

The Joy Center 1351 St. Joe Street

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SD Police Chiefs’ Association and SD Sheriffs’ Association Accepting Award Nominations

below the rank of Chief/Sheriff. Nominations may be made for exceptional achievement in any police endeavor, including extraordinary valor, crime prevention, investigative work, community policing, traffic safety, drug control and prevention, juvenile programs and training programs. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award.

Citizen’s Award of Merit Presented to a citizen, company or group who performed an exceptional act or demonstrated a continued pattern of actions that furthered the missions and goals of the SDPCA and SDSA, or who have made a significant contribution to the law enforcement profession in the State of South Dakota. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award.

The South Dakota Police Chiefs’ Association (SDPCA) and the South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association (SDSA) are accepting nominations for the following awards:

Medal of Honor For law enforcement officers who willingly distinguish themselves through an act of courage, involving risk of imminent serious injury or death, for the purpose of saving or protecting a human life while taking an armed and immediately dangerous suspect into custody. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award.

Officer of the Year All sworn officers are eligible. This includes law enforcement officers in Police Departments, Sheriffs’ Offices, US Park Service, Customs, Border Patrol, Tribal Agencies, University Police, Reserve Officers, and others

Sheriffs’ Service Award For contributions by a member of the SDSA which exceed the high standards and contributions normally made by members.

Chief John Wainman Sr. Service Award For contributions by a member of the SDPCA which exceed the high standards and contributions normally made by members.

All nominations must be submitted in writing by March 1, 2019. The awards will be presented during the SDPCA and SDSA Joint Meeting held April 23-25 in Deadwood.

An official nomination form can be obtained by visiting www.sdmunicipalleague.org, under the Police Chiefs section of the Affiliates Organizations tab.

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South Dakota Building Officials ICC Code Officials Institute Program

Seminar Description

2018 IBC Fire and Smoke Protection Features This seminar addresses the critical concepts of the 2018 International Building Code® (IBC®) regarding Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection Features. These concepts provide a basis for the analysis and identification of which components require fire-resistance ratings; where the fireresistance-rated construction is required in building construction; where smoke-resistant construction is mandated; and the use of fire door assemblies, fire window assemblies, penetration firestopping systems, fire dampers and smoke dampers.

Goal: The participant will be able to apply the provisions of Chapter 7 of the 2018 IBC to the materials and assemblies used for structural fire resistance, as well as the fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant construction separation of adjacent spaces.

Speaker Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA, CBO, is the Vice-President and Technical Director of Products and Services for the International Code Council (ICC) where he provides administrative and technical leadership for the ICC product development activities. Prior to employment with ICC in 2004, he was in private practice as a code consultant and educator on building codes for nine years.

Doug also spent ten years with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) where he served as Vice-President/Education.

In his current role, Doug also continues to create and

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present building code seminars nationally and has developed numerous educational texts and resource materials. He was presented with ICC’s inaugural Educator of the Year Award in 2008, recognizing his outstanding contribution in education and training.

A graduate of Kansas State University and a registered architect, Doug has over 36 years of experience in building code training and administration. He has authored a number of code-related support publications, including the IBC Illustrated Handbook and the Significant Changes to the International Building Code.

Locations/Time Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Rapid City 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn A block of rooms has been reserved for April 8th at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. Phone 605-399-7018 Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Sioux Falls 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center Phone: 605367-9695 Registration $82 for SDBOA members and $105 for Non-Members.

Registration is due by March 26, 2019.

Registration forms can be found under the SDML Events section at www.sdmunicipalleague.org or register online at https://2019iccbuildingofficialstraining.eventbrite.com

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Scholarship Funds Available

South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association Scholarship Funds

Applicant must be a member of the South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association or become one prior to scholarship award.

Scholarship funds must be used to educate and enhance the performance of your duties as Finance Officer or Assistant Finance Officer.

An applicant may apply for one of the following Scholarship categories per year.

FO School Scholarship Funds: • Applicant must be from a second or third class municipality.

• A copy of applicant’s City Councils’ approval to attend FO School must be received with the application.

• The Scholarship fund allows for up to $800.00 per year. These funds may be awarded to more than one applicant at the discretion of the Board.

Professional Development Class or College Course Scholarship Funds: • Applicant must be from a second or third class municipality if city is paying expenses. A copy of the City Council’s approval to attend the course must be received with the application.

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Applicant can be from any size municipality if applicant is paying the expenses.

A copy of the course description or agenda that includes the cost, must be included with the application.

The Scholarship fund allows for up to $800 per year. These funds may be awarded to more than one applicant at the discretion of the Board.

Reimbursement for expenses will be made upon receipt of documentation of course completion from award recipient.

All applications must be submitted to the SDML, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 or faxed to 605-2248655 no later than April 1 each year to be eligible.

Applications will be reviewed and notification of award given prior to Finance Officers’ School in June.

An official scholarship form can be obtained by visiting www.sdmunicipalleague.org then the Finance Officers section under the Affiliate Organizations tab.

The 2019 Finance Officers’ School will be held June 12, 13 & 14 at the Ramkota Hotel in Pierre.

South Dakota Governmental Human Resource Association Scholarship Funds

Applicant must be a member of the South Dakota Governmental Human Resource Association or become one prior to scholarship award.

Applicant must be from a second or third class municipality.

Scholarship funds must be used to attend the annual SD Governmental Human Resource School.

The Scholarship fund allows for up to four $150.00 scholarships per year. The SDGHRA will reimburse the scholarship recipient for expenses related to registration, lodging and transportation. Recipient is responsible for keeping all receipts and submitting them to the SDML for reimbursement. All reimbursement costs are subject to the SDGHRA Board approval.

A copy of applicant’s City Councils’ approval for the travel must be received with application.

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All applications must be submitted to the SDML, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 or faxed to 605-2248655 no later than April 1 each year to be eligible.

Applications will be reviewed and notification of award will be given prior to the HR School Registration Deadline.

An official scholarship form can be obtained by visiting www.sdmunicipalleague.org then the Human Resource section under the Affiliate Organizations tab.

The Scholarship fund allows for up to $1000.00 per year.

These funds may be awarded to more than one applicant at the discretion of the SoDACE Board. All scholarship funds are subject to SoDACE board approval.

Educational opportunities are not limited strictly to instate.

A copy of applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Councilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approval for the travel must be received with application.

South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement Scholarship Funds

All applications must be received in the office of the SDML, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532, no later than April 1 each year to be eligible. Applications will be reviewed and notification of award given at the Spring meeting.

Scholarship funds must be used to educate and enhance the performance of your duties as a Code Enforcement Officer.

The 2019 South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement Spring Training will be held May 15 &16 at the Ramkota Hotel in Pierre.

The 2019 Human Resource School will be held June 11 & 12 at the Ramkota Hotel in Pierre.

Applicant must be a member of the South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement or become one prior to scholarship award.

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An official scholarship form can be obtained by visiting www.sdmunicipalleague.org then the Code Enforcement section under the Affiliate Organizations tab.

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2019 Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Official Nomination Form

All nominations must be submitted in writing by March 15, 2019. The Code Enforcement Officer of the Year award will be presented during the SoDACE Conference held May 15-16 in Fort Pierre.

Name of Nominee: _______________________________________________________________________ Position: _______________________________________________________________________________ Municipality and Years of service: ___________________________________________________________ Contributions to the municipality as a Code Enforcement Officer: __________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________________ Contributions to the community as a citizen: __________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________________ Significant contributions to any other organizations: ____________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________________ Personal accomplishments: _______________________________________________________________

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Feel free to use additional sheets of paper for further comments. Additional nomination letters are welcome also. Nominations will be kept confidential.

Submitted by: _________________________________________________ Phone: __________________

DEADLINE: March 15, 2019

Please submit to:

South Dakota Municipal League 208 Island Drive Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 Fax: 605-224-8655

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The HADOC Method

Swimming in public conflict's deep waters

By Scott C. Paine, Florida League of Cities

For the last few months, the news has presented us with multiple incidents of very painful confrontations between public leaders and the public. Some of these confrontations have occurred in the halls and chambers of government.

However, some of them have been in what otherwise might seem like private moments for public servants. Activists have confronted them in restaurants, and business owners have invited them to take their business elsewhere.

Of course, all of the instances I’m thinking of were ... shall we say, unpleasant?

It comes with the territory of public service that our actions will, at times, offend members of the public. One simply can’t make decisions or even statements in public office without offending somebody. But the level of personal confrontation seems to be on the rise, and the distrust and disrespect are more deeply experienced.

Public officials in these difficult moments can feel like they’re drowning. The waves of indignant criticism and protest can be so large and come so quickly that the leader is left gasping for breath, without hope of getting a word in edgewise.

I’ve been giving some thought to steps public leaders can internalize for managing confrontations. I wanted something memorable as well as something effective, something that might stick with us and allow us to survive in the deep waters of public opposition.

"Indeed, not all attacks ... are offered in good faith, but for practical purposes it is good policy to assume that they are."

Source: Hans Selye, From Dream to Discovery: On Being a Scientist

In this sense, hearing is the successful result of listening well.

And frankly, it is the result that matters. That’s hearing, and that’s what every person who approaches a public official has a right to expect from us.

The starting point, then, is listening well enough to be able to say honestly, “I hear you,” when the people we serve or serve with bring their concerns to our attention.

ACCEPT Human beings lie. Some lie habitually, even when there is nothing to be gained from lying. Most people lie because they believe that there is something to be gained or some consequence to be avoided.

Much can be at stake in some encounters constituents have with their public officials. The incentive to lie consequently may be substantial. Nonetheless, most Americans put significant value on honesty and consider it to be a quintessentially American trait.

It’s called the HADOC method, and it’s pronounced like the fish, haddock: Hear, Accept, Depersonalize, Own, Care.

HEAR One might think the appropriate word is “listen.” Hearing is a physiological function; it’s something our ears do. How we process the data they gather is the focus for everyone from relationship counselors to leadership gurus. So we talk about listening, active listening, empathetic listening ... all variations of the basic idea that we should put significant psychic energy into utilizing our physical capacity to hear sound.

So far, so good.

There’s an expression in ordinary conversation, however, that captures my point. When someone shares a frustration, a sorrow or even a joy, we sometimes say in response, “I hear you.” We don’t mean that the soundwaves produced by their mouth entered into our ear canal. We mean that we truly understand and identify with what is being said. We may or may not agree with the sentiment, but we recognize it as a legitimate account of a human response.

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"Sometimes when we are upset we say things we don't really mean or react in an emotional way that what comes out is not what was intended. ...[W]e need to resist jumping to correction when someone responds, "That's not what I said." Maybe it was exactly what they said, but what they meant to say was something different. Give them a break. Allow the person to clarify ... to help you understand what they really meant. It is only when they agree you heard what they intended you to hear that you have reached your goal of listening for understanding."

Source: workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/pdf/listening_for_understanding.pdf

In other words, we shouldn’t assume that the person complaining about the trash not being picked up is lying.

To say that most of our constituents probably aren’t comfortable with lying to their elected officials is not the same thing as saying that what they tell us is the truth. And this is where acceptance comes in.

In the absence of solid evidence to the contrary, we should accept that our constituents are telling us what they believe they know and how they believe they feel about it. Their beliefs on both points may be wrong, but that doesn’t falsify the claim that they are telling us about their experiences as they have experienced them.

Telling constituents that they are wrong puts those

individuals in a bind from which there is no easy escape. If they accept our claim, they admit to being uninformed or worse. If they wish to reject our claim, they are likely to feel that it is necessary to turn the tables on us by accusing us of ignorance or of lying. It’s all downhill from there.

Better to accept that what we are hearing is what those speaking believe is true.

DEPERSONALIZE It’s a basic law of logical argumentation: Deal with the argument, not the person making it.

It’s a law violated so often, especially in our highly personal social media settings (and spilling over into everything else), that compliance seems to be the exception more than the rule.

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But it’s still the law of good debate, because it is the only path through a conflict that doesn’t have to do damage to relationships. Focus on the issues, the claims and the supporting evidence. Don’t give attention to the merits of the speakers, only the merits of their arguments.

I’d like to suggest taking this a preemptive step further.

Effective public leadership in the present climate requires proactively depersonalizing the conversation. That motion made by Councilwoman Smith is not her motion; it is the motion to do whatever. The argument made by Commissioner Jones is not his argument; it is an argument that such-and-such is true, or good or detrimental to the wellbeing of the city.

Speak of the motion, not its owner. The argument, not its maker.

OWN Even as we should carefully and systematically depersonalize our comments about the ideas and opinions of others, we should explicitly express ownership of our own. I don’t mean we should do this with the tone of arrogance. (“My idea is clearly superior.”) I mean we should speak with a tone of humility.

“I hear my colleagues on this, and I accept that the case they are making has merit. To me, the problem looks different, and the solution consequently different. To me ...”

other things we should care about firmly in view.

Care is both a noun and a verb. It is both an attitude toward people or objects, and a way of dealing with them. It requires sensitivity and dedication. It is the essence of public service.

There is a deep current of public distrust running through our country. The most important work of providing public service and healing public divisions is in that deep and deeply troubled water.

The HADOC method may help us navigate that deep water and master those currents. We must: Hear. Accept.

Depersonalize. Own. And throughout, from the first to the last, Care.

Scott C. Paine, Ph.D., is director of leadership development and education for FLC University. He previously worked at the University of Tampa as associate professor of communication and government and served for eight years on Tampa’s City Council. He can be contacted at spaine@flcities.com. QC

Reprinted with permission of Quality Cities, published by the Florida League of Cities.

To me.

The phrase makes clear that we are not asserting access to absolute truth. It also clearly indicates our willingness to take responsibility for the ideas we are advancing. And because we haven’t claimed to know the truth, we’re inviting our colleagues to ask questions about our perspective and giving them a clear path to inquire without being insulting. “Why do you believe that?” is a reasonable question of someone who owns the belief and an insulting question to someone who claims to know the truth.

Owning our opinions creates space for dialogue and for deeper inquiry without creating conditions ripe for offense.

CARE Perhaps this last should be first, but then, how would one pronounce CHADO? The driving force behind effective engagement with our colleagues and our constituents must be that we care. We care about them as individuals. We care about the community we serve. We care about the public trust we are asked to uphold.

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SD FIT Leaps Into 2019 With Enhanced Service and Performance

By Your SD FIT Team

As the New Year exits the gate, citizens across our Great State look to many horizons. Within each of our organizations, we look to annual goals on how we can make a difference – for kids, our seniors, and everyone in between. The times are challenging, but the resolve of the Mount Rushmore State is rock solid.

Here at the South Dakota Public Funds Investment Trust (SD FIT), our horizon is the financial health and success of cities, counties, and schools across the State. For 2019, we are excited about an enhanced partnership within the SD FIT program that we believe will make a difference for all of South Dakota. Beginning this past December, the SD FIT Board of Trustees expanded our partnership with PMA Financial Network to include investment management and administration of the SD FIT program.

Along with their longstanding work on fixed rate investments, PMA now partners with every aspect of the program to bring the highest level of service to our communities.

What does this mean? It means that SD FIT has a new web interface that provides cutting edge reporting and transaction capability. It means that SD FIT has a professional investment team managing the portfolio that has years of experience managing public funds (a balance of over $7 billion as of September 30, 2018), with a diverse team of professionals, many of whom have served in the public sector. It means that our sponsors – the South Dakota Municipal League, South Dakota Counties, and the Associated School Board of South Dakota – have new tools and an enhanced team for member education.

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Under this expanded partnership with PMA, SD FIT now has a seamless and efficient suite of capabilities for South Dakota. Management of daily investments, bond proceeds management, cash flow management, and long term investments are all offered under a single, robust service platform. For the busy finance officer and community official looking for efficiency, performance, transparency, and service, the SD FIT program is at the ready.

SD FIT is governed by a Board of officials from schools, counties, and cities throughout South Dakota. The Board of Trustees meets regularly to guide the program in the very best interests of South Dakota communities.

Transparency and diligence are the forefront. As the Board looked to PMA for this important partnership, they recognized an organization with over $26 billion in total assets under administration (As of September 30, 2018), a singular, focused dedication to public entities, exceptional technology, a national reputation for service, and a long term team of professionals with deep experience in the public sector.

Entering 2019 with this new partnership, our entire team is excited about how we can all make a difference. We will be traveling throughout South Dakota in the coming months, meeting folks one-on-one and at conferences to spread the word on these new services. Feel to reach out as well – we want to hear from all corners of the State.

With any new and exciting service, it is of course time for a new logo. Please take a look when you have a moment, for “there is symbolism in them there borders” and it is quite simple. For South Dakota, SD FIT puts the financial pieces together. That is the SD FIT difference. We look forward to the conversation.

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2019 Events Calendar

February 5 SDML Board of Directors Meeting, Fort Pierre 5 Rib Dinner with Legislators, Fort Pierre 6 Municipal Government Day at the Legislature, Pierre March 5-6 10-13 13 14 19 20 21 27 28

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May 15-16

Municipal/School Election Workshop Webinars (See Registration) SD Municipal Electric Association Superintendent-Foreman Conference, Watertown NLC Congressional City Conference, Washington, DC District 4 Meeting, Winner District 5 Meeting, Miller District 1 Meeting, Britton District 2 Meeting, Madison District 3 Meeting, Canton District 7 Meeting, Mobridge District 6 Meeting, Redfield District 8 Meeting, Murdo District 9 Meeting, Keystone District 10 Meeting, Spearfish SD Building Officials, ICC Code Officials Institute Program, Rapid City SD City Management Association Meeting, Pierre SD Building Officials, ICC Code Officials Institute Program, Sioux Falls SD Municipal Street Maintenance Association Meeting, Pierre SD Police Chiefs/SD Sheriffs Joint Association Meeting, Deadwood SD Airport Management Association Meeting, Watertown SD Association of Code Enforcement Workshop, Pierre

June 6-7

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July 11 17 18-19

SDML Board of Directors Meeting, Rapid City Human Resource School, Pierre Finance Officers’ School, Pierre SD Municipal Attorneys’ Association Meeting, Rapid City Budget Training, Pierre Municipal Debit/Credit Workshop, Pierre Budget Training, Sioux Falls Elected Officials Workshop, Pierre SD Building Officials’ Association Meeting, Pierre

August 14-15 Policy Committee Meetings, Fort Pierre October 8 SDML Board of Directors Meeting, Aberdeen 8-11 SDML Annual Conference, Aberdeen November 20-23 NLC City Summit, San Antonio, TX

December 11 Joint SDML Board Meeting with County Association, Pierre

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Gov. Daugaard Awards 10 Community Development Block Grants

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has awarded more than $5.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to 10 projects throughout South Dakota. Box Elder, Bridgewater, Frederick, Lead, Montrose, Pierpont, Springfield, Tulare and Yankton will use the approved monies to help fund projects totaling more than $17.1 million.

“The CDBG program remains one of our finest community development programs,” said Gov. Daugaard.

“Since taking office in 2011, we’ve allocated more than $38.5 million in CDBG funds to South Dakota communities and organizations to help fund projects that greatly improve the quality of life for their residents. From water, wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure projects, to fire halls, Boys & Girls Clubs, senior centers and domestic violence shelters, the CDBG program has helped countless South Dakotans and that’s something we can feel good about.”

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The city of Box Elder will use a $770,000 grant to assist with improvements to its water distribution system.

The city of Bridgewater was approved for a $765,000 grant for improvements in wastewater infrastructure and storm sewer systems.

The city of Frederick was approved for a

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$770,000 grant to assist with improvements to the wastewater system.

The city of Lead will use a $519,500 grant to assist with improvements to the city’s water, wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure.

The city of Montrose will use a $151,500 grant to assist in the construction of a new 75,000-gallon ground water storage reservoir.

The city of Pierpont was approved for a $618,000 grant that will assist with improvements to its wastewater system.

The city of Springfield was approved for a $770,000 grant that will assist with improvements to the city’s wastewater system.

The city of Tulare will use a $760,484.17 grant to assist with improvements to its water distribution system.

The city of Yankton was approved for two CDBG grants; one for $366,500 to help address the urgent need for a new 12-inch water main created by recent flooding. The second grant was for $205,000 to assist with CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) workforce training needs in the community.

CDBG program provides local governments with funding to complete projects that improve living conditions. The CDBG program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

For more information about the CDBG program and other financing programs offered through the GOED, please visit sdreadytowork.com/CDBG.

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By Chris Hill, Director of Municipal Electrical Services

2019 Superintendent - Foreman Conference

The 25th Annual Superintendent/Foreman Conference.

Well, kind of. With the unruly weather last March AND April, we had to cancel the “actual” 25th annual conference. What a nightmare that was. So, 2019 will not officially be the 25th annual conference but I figured this month we could give everyone some information on the dates of the conference. This year, the conference will be March 5 and 6 in Watertown at the Watertown Event Center. I get that we call it the Superintendent/Foreman Conference, but really, anyone in your Municipality that is working near the electrical system is welcome to attend!

Yes, we have Superintendents and Foreman at the conference, but if you think someone would benefit from

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safety or new technologies in our field, do not hesitate to send them to the conference!

As I type this, we are still working on solidifying the agenda and I will be sending out an updated agenda as soon as it is completed. This year we have the option to register on Eventbrite, the same thing that was used for the SDML conference. Hate technology? Go ahead and send a check to the League office. Either way, come to the conference. It is a great time to gather with colleagues and learn from each other as well as from the presenters. Find out what makes each of our South Dakota Municipal Electrical Association HOMETOWN’S great!

Questions?

Comments?

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Outdoor Recreation Projects Funded

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has awarded a total of $483,313 in Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants to several communities. The federal assistance program provides up to 50 percent reimbursement for outdoor recreation projects.

The following communities were awarded LWCF grants for outdoor recreation projects: •

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Belle Fourche – Jones Park Splash Pad development, $75,000 Crooks – New Hope Park Pickleball Court construction, $12,000 Doland – Restrooms at Splash Park construction, $62,000 Flandreau – Playground Equipment replacement, $18,000 Howard – Loe Park Playground Equipment replacement, $14,000 Ipswich – Pool House replacement, $64,000 Leola – Pool Lining replacement, $57,313

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Madison – Memorial Park Playground Equipment replacement, $75,000 Spearfish – Outdoor Pickleball Court construction, $70,000 Spencer – Lion’s Park playground equipment replacement, $22,000 Wagner – McCormick Field Lighting replacement, $14,000

“I commend these project sponsors for their strong commitment to improve their communities and make South Dakota a better place to live, work and play,” Gov. Daugaard said. “Their efforts will benefit future generations of South Dakotans.”

Land and Water Conservation Funds come from the National Park Service and are administered in South Dakota by the state Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

For more information on the LWCF program, contact grants coordinator Randy Kittle by calling 605-773-5490 or e-mail him at: randy.kittle@state.sd.us.

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South Dakota State Parks Director Katie Ceroll announced today that applications are being accepted for grants from the Recreation Trails Program (RTP). The grants will be available for trail projects sponsored by municipalities, counties, state parks, federal land management agencies or tribal governments.

“When it comes to promoting healthy communities, recreational trails are key,” Ceroll said. “As safe corridors for exercise and recreation, trails give families the opportunity to spend quality time together and enjoy the natural beauty of our state.”

The Recreational Trails Program provides partial reimbursement for approved trail projects. Eligible projects include construction of new public trails, rehabilitation of existing public trails, development of trail-related facilities and educational programs that relate to recreational trails.

The application deadline is Friday, April 12, 2019.

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The store is “an important piece” of what Piklapp calls Fareway’s “long-term vision for the Sioux Falls market and its surrounding communities.”

When Fareway opens in Tea this year, it will be a store six years in the making for the Iowa-based grocer.

“Tea has been on our radar since coming to Sioux Falls in 2013,” said Garrett Piklapp, general counsel for Fareway Stores Inc.

“It is a strong community, with good leadership and clear vision. We have a long history and an ongoing

Tea gained its grocery store in 2006, and keeping one was critical, Mayor John Lawler said.

“Kyle did an awesome job owning and running Sunshine, and we’re happy to be keeping a grocery store. Fareway was a good fit,” he said. “They told us they had their eye on the area for a long time … but Sunshine was locally owned, and they didn’t want to disrupt that, and I appreciate that. A lot of out-of-town companies wouldn’t think about that.”

Other retailers also have taken notice of the opportunity in Tea, which now has more than 5,000 residents.

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“O’Reilly took us by surprise when we first got the call there was interest. That came out of the blue,” Lawler said.

“There continues to be interest in commercial development, looking at Tea and the surrounding area.

There’s a lot of good and exciting things happening.”

The Bakker Landing development is positioned to become a gateway to the growing city.

Owned by Sundowner Investments Group, led by Dan Lemme, it encompasses 270 acres from 85th Street to County Road 106 between Sundowner Avenue and Interstate 29.

“There are three parcels under contract, and we’ve closed on one,” Lemme said.

That one is a 10-acre site for Wheel City Auto, which is moving its headquarters from Sioux Falls to Tea and constructing a 17,000-square-foot building.

“They’re not going to move the retail lot off 41st Street, but they will move their corporate office, the service end of their business and another concept they’re thinking

about rolling out,” said Brad Gullickson of Harr & Lemme Commercial Real Estate, who brokered the deal.

“They’re planning on breaking ground within the coming days, so we’re going to see some changes out there.”

Bringing infrastructure to the property has been challenging with this year’s wet weather, Lemme said.

“Everybody wants to know when we’ll have the roads in,” he said. “If we don’t get more moisture and weather stays decent, we hope to have curb and gutter and asphalt in November.”

Other businesses interested in the area include a bank, fastfood restaurant and event-related business.

“It will change things drastically when people can drive out there and see lots,” Gullickson said. “But I get inquiries daily. I really do.”

This story originally appeared on www.SiouxFalls.business and is reprinted with permission from the Lincoln County Economic Development Association.

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SDPAA Property Coverage Update and the Benefits of Public Risk-Pooling

By: Dave Pfeifle, SDPAA Executive Director

For thirty-one years the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPAA) has consistently provided its Members with a broad range of coverages at affordable and stable rates.

One of the distinct advantages of being a Member of a risk-sharing pool of local governments is that 428 Members can collectively purchase more coverage at more affordable rates than any one Member could on its own.

For liability and property coverages, Members collectively provide their membership with coverage up to a certain amount, then volume-purchase additional coverage called reinsurance to provide the remaining coverage.

Reinsurance rates are influenced by the loss history of our Members and by other marketplace factors.

For liability coverage, Members have enjoyed stable rates for many years despite increasing premium rates for liability reinsurance across the country. SDPAA Members

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have had a relatively low loss history for liability claims thanks in part to our Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; diligence in providing essential governmental services to their communities in a safe and productive manner that has mostly avoided the large losses that have occurred elsewhere. Members have wisely utilized the services provided as part of their membership and followed the recommendations received from those services, such as Loss Control surveys and Employment Practices Hotline calls.

For property coverage, Members have also enjoyed stable rates for many years, despite significant increases for property reinsurance across the country. The average premium for property reinsurance increased 20% nationally in the last year, following several years of increases due in large part to increased losses for floods and hurricanes. In South Dakota, we have experienced more frequent and severe hail and wind storms the last five years. Our own increased storm activity, when combined with other catastrophic losses affecting the national marketplace, affects the premium price the SDPAA pays

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for property reinsurance, which in turn affects the contribution rates that Members will pay for property coverage.

The SDPAA Board of Directors (Board) is made up of Member representatives and acts in best interests of the entire membership. Other public entity pools and private insurance companies across the country have been raising their rates for property coverage for several years. The SDPAA has been able to maintain stable property coverage rates during the same time frame. However, our recent increase in hail and wind storms has resulted in the SDPAA being no longer able to purchase property reinsurance at the same low rates.

Any increase in contribution rates is implemented by the Board only after considerable efforts are made to secure the most affordable coverage possible. As fellow public officials, the Board uniquely appreciates the importance of providing stable, affordable rates for Members. The Board seeks to maintain consistent and affordable rates in all its lines of coverage. Overall, the SDPAA Members contribution rates for 2019 remained stable. However, the contribution rates for all of the SDPAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available coverages saw an overall or composite rate increase of 2.25%.

As you are considering coverage for your public entity, consider the unique benefits and services that come only from SDPAA membership and are not available from any private insurer. SDPAA Members enjoy free Loss Control Surveys where certified experts conduct risk surveys to identify and suggest measures that help prevent issues for possible claims now or in the future. Members enjoy access to policy and procedure samples specifically tailored for use by Public Entity Members. Member employees can enroll in thousands of hours of training opportunities each year and also have numerous options for online training on-demand at their convenience.

Members can contact the SDPAA Employment Practices Hotline that provides free expert legal advice on employment matters. The SDPAA is also launching an expanded hotline called the Government Practices Hotline that will provide expert legal advice on any matters related to governmental functions.

The SDPAA staff is comprised of public employees who share your public service mission. We look forward to working with you to continue providing broad coverage and great services at stable, competitive rates. Looking to become a Member so you can enjoy access to the wide variety of services and benefits? Please call the SDPAA at 800-658-3633 Option 2, or visit us online at www.sdpaaonline.org.

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Risk-Sharing

Are Safety and Loss Control Programs a Good Investment In recent weeks I have fielded questions from a couple of entities that belong to the risk-sharing pools concerning the effectiveness of their safety programs. As I visited with government leaders from those entities the central issue became readily apparent, “what is our return on investment for a safety program?” This definitely is not a new question in the safety field. For me, the first time that I was asked this question was while I was conducting one of my very first surveys on behalf of the risk-sharing pools back in January of 1995. It was a difficult question to answer back then and it really has not become much easier to answer today. Today however, I now have 24 years of experience in watching the positive results of proactive safety programs that are working for local governmental entities in South Dakota. Unfortunately, during those same years, I have also observed the costly results for some entities that have relied basically on “luck” or have only been reactive when it comes to safety.

In recent years, large organizations such as Liberty Mutual Insurance, the National Safety Council, the American Society of Safety Engineers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have tried to quantify the “Return on Investment” (ROI) for safety. Some claim that for every dollar invested in safety the ROI can be anywhere from $2 to $6 depending on which study or article that you read. Some studies also indicate that there can be between $2 and $5 of indirect costs incurred for each $1 of direct costs. Keep in mind that insurance does not cover all of your expenses for a claim, only direct costs. There are approximately 100 different indirect costs that are not covered that could come directly out of your budgets.

Items like overtime paid and lost or decreased productivity due to the absence of an employee because of an injury are not going to be reimbursed. Even if you are unwilling to agree with these studies, I think we can all agree on this; first and foremost, no one wants to see any employee get hurt.

Here are some solid financial numbers for you to consider.

The frequency and severity of the claims experienced by your entity can directly affect the amount that you pay for coverage. For workers’ compensation, each entity has an experience modifier that takes into account your claims history for the past 3 years. If your history is good, a credit is applied. However, if your history is not good a debit is applied. For both workers’ compensation and liability, the underwriters and actuaries look at the loss ratios for the various lines of coverage that your entity has. A loss ratio is simply the dollars paid in for coverage versus the dollars paid out and/or reserved for claims over a given period.

The benchmark is to have a loss ratio of less than 60%. If the loss ratio is greater than 60% there is a good chance that you are going to pay more for coverage.

Unfortunately, these numbers are reactive rather than

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proactive as they deal with claims that have already occurred.

For members of the risk-sharing pools, here are some additional financial numbers to consider. Both Pools offer members a loss control credit for their safety efforts and for implementing the loss control recommendations we make during the surveys we conduct for their members.

These credits are given to members who are trying to be proactive by trying to reduce the potential for claims and injuries.

Safety programs do take time and a commitment by your supervisors and employees. Recently I was visiting with a Mayor of a South Dakota city that belongs to both risksharing pools. I had recently visited with their safety coordinator who had volunteered to oversee the city’s safety program in addition to their regularly assigned fulltime duties. The purpose of our visit was to review the progress that they had made with their program. This city is really no different than any of the other cities that we work with. The demand for services continues to increase and yet there has not been a similar increase in the number of employees to provide these services. I was telling the Mayor how pleased I was with the program that they had developed and how much of a decrease that I had seen in the claims activity for both liability and workers’ compensation. I told him that we have used some of their programs as “best practices” for other cities to follow. He told me that he was very proud of what the city had accomplished and was quick to give credit to the safety coordinator as well as the supervisors and employees. He told me that they had made safety and loss control a priority within their community. Granted there has been an investment made by this city in the development and maintenance of this program, but I’ll bet if you ask them if they are getting a “Return on Investment” from their safety program you will get a positive reply.

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Washington Report:

By Rep. Dusty Johnson

Back in November, I was first struck by the unabashed enthusiasm my colleagues expressed during the office lottery – a relatively mundane process where future members of Congress select their office space in an order depending on a number picked at random.

I have never been a big pomp-and-circumstance guy, nor am I formal. Now, I find myself in a building where strangers call me sir. There are elevators reserved for members of Congress to get to the House floor as quickly as possible. Turns out, there are also hidden staircases and tunnels to take so you can avoid the D.C. “winter” outside.

So you could imagine it was quite overwhelming and humbling for me to walk on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives with my three boys – Max, Ben and Owen – last Thursday to be sworn in as South Dakota’s lone congressman. For kids that have a hard time sitting still in church, I was particularly impressed my six year old sat for more than three hours as the Clerk went through floor proceedings. (Also thankful they didn’t land me on CSPAN’s version of the Not Top Ten.) Seeing my kids raise their right hands, together, as I took my oath of office is a

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memory that will last a lifetime. I imagine it will be a lasting memory for them as well.

The past week has been a bit of a whirlwind but throughout every moment, I have kept South Dakota’s interests at the forefront. We must re-open the government. However, I am not interested in voting for legislation that has zero chance of becoming law. South Dakotans deserve better.

We must remain steadfast in seeking common ground that not only re-opens the government, but improves the security of our nation.

I was proud to oppose legislation that would allow the House to increase taxes without approval from three-fifths of the representatives. We should be working on how the federal government can more effectively use taxpayer dollars, not find a way to take even more of Americans’ hard-earned money.

While Washington has its quirks, and certainly pales in comparison to South Dakota, I could not be more honored to serve you and our great state. I am eager to get to work on your behalf and look forward to your feedback in the weeks and months to come.

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I am proud to say that today several cities that we work with have developed outstanding safety programs. Each has become proactive with safety and loss control in their own way and they are not relying solely on â&#x20AC;&#x153;luckâ&#x20AC;? to keep their employees and the financial assets of their cities safe.

Please take a minute and review the status of the safety and loss control efforts for your entity. Ask yourself these questions. Do you have an organized safety and loss control program? Do you have written safety rules for employees? Are your supervisors enforcing your written rules? What type of training are you providing new employees? Are you conducting monthly safety meetings for all employees? Are you conducting routine selfinspections of your facilities? If you can answer yes to these questions then you are on the right track in providing your employees a safe work environment.

Remember, safety is a top-down process. To be effective, a safety program has to have the support of the Mayor and governing board along with your department heads and supervisors. If you do not have a program, I would challenge you to start one so you can begin to reap the benefits. Both risk-sharing pools provide member with many safety and loss control services at no cost. To see a list of these services go to www.sdmlwcfund.com or www.sdpaaonline.org.

Other Events

SD Asphalt Conference February 27-28, 2019 Ramkota Hotel, Pierre

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2019 Wastewater Seminar April 10-11, 2019 RedRossa, Pierre www.sdwwa.org

2019 Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Economic Development Conference April 10-11, 2019 Sioux Falls, SD

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Doug Kirkus Loss Control Consultant South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance SDML Workers' Compensation Fund dkirkus@safety-benefits.com (888) 313-0839

2019 SD Airports Conference March 27-29, 2019 Watertown Event Center â&#x20AC;&#x2030; Watertown, SD

The 2019 Airports Conference will include a wide variety of topics that will appeal to both airport sponsors & consultants. Presentations will include: Women in Aviation, Military Drones, Pavement Maintenance and State Standards and State Aviation System Plan.

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CLASSIFIED ADS POLICY: Member municipalities receive free insertions and free postings on the League website. Non-member advertisers are billed $50 per insertion. All ads are subject to editing if necessary. The next deadline is February 10 for the March 2019 issue.

Email ads to sara@sdmunicipalleague.org or fax to 605224-8655. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.

CITY ENGINEER: Belle Fourche, SD - The City of Belle Fourche is looking for a full-time City Engineer. This position is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Compensation depends on experience.

Excellent benefits package. Bachelor's degree from a fouryear college or university and two years related experience or combination equivalent of training/experience as deemed acceptable by Mayor and Council or Engineer-intraining with certification per recommendation. This senior-level position is responsible for all duties undertaken by the Engineering, Planning and Zoning and Building departments and assisting the other city departments in maintaining and improving the City's buildings and infrastructure. A full description, application form and benefits listing are located on our website at www.bellefourche.org or at Belle Fourche City Hall, 511

6th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717. Applications accepted until filled.

FINANCE OFFICER: North Sioux City, SD - The City of North Sioux City, SD is seeking a Finance Officer. Under the direction of the City Administrator and Mayor the Finance Officer is responsible for performing administrative work in planning and directing the financial functions of the City and performing and/or managing all accounting operations within the department including the investment of funds, receiving funds, expenditure of funds, preparing the annual report and annual audit, reporting of all transactions, and facilitating the annual budget process.

Graduation from high school or GED program. A college degree in business, finance, or related field is required.

Three years of responsible progressive finance work experience including computer and related software experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred. Applications and additional information may be found at https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov.

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR: Huron, SD - The City of Huron has an opening for a full time Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor. Duties include responsibility for maintenance and operation of city owned golf courses and for snow events at the Airport. Must possess a CDL Class B. Hourly wage of $19.37.

Applications are available online: www.huronsd.com, select "City Government" tab, then "City Employment", at the City Finance Office, 239 Wisconsin Ave SW, 605-3538505. Position open until filled. EOE.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SOLID WASTE: Madison, SD - The City of Madison, SD is accepting applications for a full time Heavy Equipment Operator.

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment for the collection and transportation of solid waste.

Requires frequent lifting/moving of 50 lbs.+. Must possess or be able to obtain a Class B SD commercial driver's license. Wage starts at $19.18. Excellent benefit package.

Position is open until filled. To view a full job description and apply, visit www.cityofmadisonsd.com. EOE.

PART TIME DEPUTY POLICE OFFICER: Burke, SD - The City of Burke, SD is accepting applications for a part time Deputy Police Officer. Salary negotiable based on qualifications. Certification preferred. Benefit package also negotiable. Applicant must be highly motivated with a great work ethic and have the ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, the public and city personnel. Please submit cover letter and resume to City of Burke, Attn: City Finance Officer, PO Box 250, Burke, SD 57523. Resumes can also be emailed to burkecc@gwtc.net. Phone inquiries at 605775-2913. The City of Burke is an EOE.

REGIONAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: SD Municipal League. Full time, SDRS and other benefits, competitive salary. Full job description available at sdmunicipalleague.org. Send letter of application and resume to Executive Director, SDML, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, February 15, 2019.

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On or before February 1 – The State Treasurer must distribute to the County Treasurers the remainder of the franchise tax on banks. The County Treasurer then apportions and distributes the tax in the same proportion as the real property taxes levied in each taxing subdivision in the previous year. (SDCL 10-43-76; 10-43-77; See Hdbk., sec. 12.255(4)) No later than February 1 – The liquor tax reversion must be made. (SDCL 35-5-22; See Hdbk., sec. 11.600)

90 days prior to the effective date. (SDCL 10-52-9; 1052A-13; See Hdbk. Sec. 12.260) 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) Last Friday in February – For elections held in April, nominating petitions must be filed not later than five p.m. on the last Friday in February preceding the day of the election. (SDCL 9-13-7; See Hdbk., sec. 7.250) If no one, including the incumbent, files a nominating petition, a vacancy is created and is filled by appointment or special election. (SDCL 9-13-14.1; 9-13-14.2) Follow the Municipal Election Calendar for all election deadlines.

February 1 – All certificates for water supply and treatment systems operators expire and must be renewed.

(SDCL 34A-3-18; See Hdbk., sec. 6.305) Not later than its first meeting in February – The governing body may by resolution encumber that portion of the unexpended appropriations from the preceding year for which applicable obligations were incurred but were not paid. (SDCL 9-21-24.1; See Hdbk., sec. 12.069) Between February 15 and March 1 – If the municipal election is to be held on the first Tuesday after the 1st Monday in June, or in conjunction with the June Primary, the notice of vacancies required in SDCL 9-13-40 must be published once each week for two consecutive weeks between February 15 and March 1. (SDCL 9-13-37; 9-1340; 12-2-5) Follow the Municipal Election Calendar for all election deadlines.

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Not later than the third Monday in March – A copy of the assessment roll must be furnished to each requesting municipality. (SDCL 10-3-28; See Hdbk., sec. 12.105)

Third Monday of March (Equalization meeting) – The governing body and the finance officer together representing the municipality with a member of the school board are required to meet for the purpose of equalizing the assessment of property. The Equalization Board may adjourn from day to day until the process has been completed within five days. (SDCL 10-11-13, 10-11-14; See Hdbk., sec. 12.120) On or before the fourth Monday of March – After completing the equalization the clerk of the equalization board is required to deliver the assessment roll to the county Director of Equalization. (SDCL 10-11-21; See Hdbk., sec. 12.120)

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At least six days prior to the last Tuesday of March – The county director of equalization must publish a list of all tax exempt property in the county. This publication must be in the official newspapers of the county. (SDCL 10-4-15.1; See Hdbk., sec. 12.105) On or before March 31 – The Urban Renewal Agency is required to file a report of its activities with the governing body. The report must include a complete financial statement for the preceding year. (SDCL 11-8-47) The Urban Renewal Agency must file a similar report with the Auditor-General on or by the same date. (SDCL 11-8-48; See Hdbk., sec. 14.200, The Urban Renewal Agency) April election – Follow the Municipal Election Calendar for all election deadlines.

Find the Municipal Calendar for the entire year in the SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials, Directory of South Dakota Municipal Officials or at www.sdmunicipalleague.org.

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