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2019 SDML Annual Conference Agenda . . . . . . . . . .6
South Dakota MUNICIPALITIES
2019 SDML Excellence Award Nomination Form . . . .7
Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor
Editor: Sara M. Rankin
PRESIDENT Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City
DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 - Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster
1st VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes
Dist. 2 -Jennifer Eimers Finance Officer, Madison
2nd VICE PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City
2020 District Meeting Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2019 Elected Officials Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 SDML Policy Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hall of Fame Nomination Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Election Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Finance Officer of the Year Goes To . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dist. 3 - Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea Dist. 4 - Becky Brunsing Finance Officer, Wagner
New Municipal Tax Changes Effective July 1 . . . . .16 Transient Vendor Season in South Dakota . . . . . . . . .17 Moonlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Eight More State Properties Listed on National Register of Historic Places . . . . . . . . . . 20
TRUSTEES Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis
Dist. 5 - Renae Phinney President, Ree Heights
Summer Food Services for Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen
Dist. 6 - Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe
Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall
Dist. 7 - Arnold Schott Mayor, McLaughlin
2019 State of the Cities from NLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls
Dist. 8 - Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka
Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton
Dist. 9 - Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer
PAST PRESIDENT Mike Wendland City Administrator/Economic Development Director, Baltic
Dist. 10 - Michelle DeNeui Assistant Finance Officer, Spearfish
EPA Issues Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
LEAGUE STAFF 1-800-658-3633 Fax: 605-224-8655
Director’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Yvonne Taylor Executive Director Sandi Larson Director of Risk Sharing Services Lori Martinec Director of Research and Training Chris Hill Director of Municipal Electric Services Sara Rankin Director of Marketing & Communications Lori Butler Director of Finance Carla McGregor Accounting Assistant Lisa Nold Office Manager SD Public Assurance Alliance: David Pfeifle Executive Director Kristina Peterson Director of Underwriting Lynn Bren Director of Member Services Paytra Nichols Underwriter Jerry Krambeck Member Services Representative Deb Corkill Executive Assistant
President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . .26 Helping Employees Speak Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 SDMEA Hometown Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Columns
Risk-Sharing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Washington Report: Senator Thune . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
In Every Issue SDML Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 City Highlight - Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hometown Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Municipal Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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.
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Director's Notes It seems early for you to be thinking about the Annual Conference in October, but the City of Aberdeen and the League Staff have been working on it for a while now, and we want to make sure you are planning to attend. This year’s event promises to be one of the best ever, and the City is very excited to have the opportunity to have you all attend and is arranging some great new features for you all to learn and enjoy. The Conference schedule allows all affiliate groups to meet on either Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning, and condenses the most intensive portions for the elected officials into the Thursday and Friday meetings. We realize it is often difficult for elected people to get away for the entire conference, so we hope you will be able to attend at least those two days. For those who are able to get away for more, there will be an entire program of interest to you, beginning on Wednesday morning and continuing until Friday at noon.
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We pack the days with education and training, but know you need to relax a little, too. Wednesday evening, we are trying something entirely new and very exiting – let’s just say, bring your Kentucky Derby hat and be prepared for fun! Our Thursday evening will again be a highlight of the conference, with the banquet and a comedian who comes with high acclaim. It is guaranteed to be a great time for all. And of course, your days will be full of informative training, learning opportunities, and the chance to discuss your local issues with your peers on the statewide level. At a registration fee of $100, which includes all the training sessions for three days, two breakfasts, two luncheons, 2 dinners and entertainment, this is the best deal your city will make all year! Please see the agenda outline on page 6 for more information and watch the magazine and your mail for more details! Until next month, remember we are always available at 1800-658-3633 or yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org. Yvonne Taylor Executive Director
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President's Report “Some of life’s best lessons are learned at the worst times.” – Ani DeFranco Do you remember all of those posters that started with “Everything I needed to know, I learned in….” You can fill in the blank. Here’s my version…everything I needed to know, I pretty much learned from screwing it up the first time. Case in point…yesterday was Election Day for City government in Rapid City. We had contested races in each ward in addition to the Mayor’s seat. Things had been pretty quiet on the campaign front – no mudslinging that I am acutely aware of – so I anticipated a good, easy day. Boy was I WRONG! In fact, the first comment I made to our County Auditor when I arrived at her office for the counting of the ballots was something to the fact that we just cannot seem to have an election go smoothly. The first complaint of the day was dealing with road construction that was supposedly obstructing and outright denying access to a polling site (we verified delays and inconveniences but that was all). Public Works staff visited the location multiple times during the day, talking to the flaggers and generally making sure people were allowed to get to their destination. Accusations flying all around – but long story short, the construction was supposed to have been completed already but the darn 6 inches of rain in 2 weeks delayed it a bit. Lesson learned: communication between the auditor’s office and Public Works prior to Election Day is probably a good thing. Second complaint – the polling locations on the City website (under Finance, of course) was incorrect in one of the two links that the voters could choose. Two locations had changed (in 2016 and 2017) and the PDF hadn’t been updated – until we learned about it early in the afternoon. Not sure why this wasn’t an issue the last three years but it evidently wasn’t. In addition, the map that the County had linked also had an incorrect legend in the bottom right-hand corner but the map itself was correct. Lesson learned: communication between the auditor’s office and Finance prior to Election Day to make sure all of the information is up-to-date is probably a good thing. An alternate lesson learned: don’t attach a PDF to your website; instead, provide a link that takes you directly to the auditor’s site or the Secretary of State’s site (basically the originator of the information).
contact them if need be. I’ve worked with Kea and Christine MULTIPLE times and I just cannot sing their praises high enough. I actually learned this lesson a long time ago – it was just reinforced. We aren’t done with our election yet, as we have runoffs in two wards. Final results will be determined June 25th. Lesson learned: now that State statute has changed where we are not required to have 50% +1 vote to declare a winner the first time, we should consider either mirroring State Law or changing the percentage to a lower amount which could be dependent on how many candidates run. (Disclaimer: this is my opinion only and has not been vetted by my current Mayor/Council) If any of you can take the lessons that I have learned and apply them to your municipality, I encourage you to do so. No one should go through the painful learning process that the County Auditor and I endured yesterday if they don’t need to. And as a side note, I am very blessed and thankful to have “a Darrell” that handles the media calls on the City’s behalf; I would be remiss if I did not publicly tell him thank you. So Darrell, from the bottom of my heart, I truly thank you! I wish you sincere blessings on your July and hope your Independence Day celebrations are safely full of family, friends and lots of memory making!
w w w. i n t e r s t a t e e n g . c o m Third complaint had to do with what was supposed to be a provisional ballot. Long story short, lesson learned: the Secretary of State’s office is a wonderful resource when it comes to election questions and issues and you should
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Tentative Schedule Tuesday All Day 2 p.m. tee off Afternoon 7 p.m. Wednesday Morning 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 to 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. to Noon 10 a.m. to Noon Noon Wednesday Afternoon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 4 p.m.to 5 p.m. 4 to 4:15 p.m. 4 to 4:15 p.m.
SDPAA Board Meeting SDML Golf Tournament Set-up Exhibit Booths SDML Board of Directors Meeting
Accommodations
Hotel Ramkota (Host Hotel) Save for Conference Agenda Hampton Inn Registration AmericInn Lodge Suites Exhibits Open Quality Inn Orientation for New Attendees SD City Management Association Holiday Inn Express SD Municipal Electric Association MyPlace Hotels SDML Pooling Meetings/Fun Info Session Towne Place Suites Safety Awards Luncheon Super 8 Hotel
Phone 605-229-4040 605-262-2600 605-225-4565 605-227-1402 605-725-4000 605-262-4600 605-725-3500 605-229-5005
Elected Officials Workshop SD Airport Management Association SD Governmental Human Resource Association SD Municipal Street Maintenance Association SD Association of Code Enforcement SDML Policy Committee Meetings SDML Auditing Committee SDML Nominating Committee
Wednesday Evening 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibit Area Social 6 p.m. A Night at the Races! Thursday Morning 7 a.m. 7:45 to 9 a.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to Noon 8 to 9 a.m. 9 to 11:45 a.m. 9 to 11:45 a.m. 9 to 11:45 a.m. 9 to 11:45 a.m. 9 to 11:45 a.m. Noon
SDML 16th Annual Walk/Run Breakfast and SDML Past Presidents’ Breakfast Registration Exhibits Open Resolutions Committee Elected Officials Workshop SD Building Officials Association SD Governmental Finance Officers Association SD Municipal Attorneys Association SD Municipal Police Chiefs Association Excellence in SD Municipal Government Award Luncheon
Thursday Afternoon 1:30 to 5 p.m. 1:30 to 5 p.m. 1:30 to 5 p.m.
General Sessions SD Chapter, American Public Works Association (NOT an affiliate) South Dakota Fire Chiefs’ Association (NOT an affiliate)
Thursday Evening 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. President’s Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Entertainment Friday Morning 8 to 10 a.m. 8 to 8:30 a.m. 8 a.m. to Noon 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
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2019 SDML EXCELLENCE IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AWARD Official Nomination Form
EXCELLENCE in South Dakota Municipal Government 2019
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE
This year, the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government award will be presented to a municipal employee in South Dakota. The award recipient will be selected from nominations received by the South Dakota Municipal League Past Presidents’ Committee. All nominations must be submitted in writing by August 15, 2019. The award will be presented at the SDML Annual Conference in Aberdeen on October 10, 2019. Name of Nominee: ____________________________ Title: _______________________________ Address of Nominee: ______________________________________________________________ Significant contributions to the municipality: ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Significant contributions to the community: _____________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Significant contributions to South Dakota Municipal Government: ___________________________
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Other Comments: _________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Submitted by: _________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ DEADLINE: August 15, 2019 Please submit to: South Dakota Municipal League Nominations are confidential. 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 Additional supporting documents welcome. FAX to 605-224-8655
2020 District Meetings Schedule District
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
2020 Date
2020 Site
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Mike Grosek, Webster
Terry Jaspers, Sisseton
March 17
Roslyn
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Jennifer Eimers, Madison
Paullyn Carey, Huron
March 18
Elkton
3
Dawn Murphy, Tea
Mary McClung, Harrisburg
March 19
Vermillion
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Becky Brunsing, Wagner
Larry Lucas, Pickstown
March 26
Plankinton
5
Renae Phinney, Ree Heights
Ron Blachford, Miller
March 23
St. Lawrence
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Leland Treichel, Roscoe
Rick Boschee, Bowdle
March 24
Groton
7
Arnold Schott, McLaughlin
Gary Weismantel, Herreid
March 25
Akaska
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Harry Weller, Kadoka
David Geisler, Murdo
March 31
Philip
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Laurie Woodward, Custer
Teresa Gossard, New Underwood
April 1
New Underwood
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Michelle DeNeui, Spearfish
Mark Carstensen, Sturgis
April 2
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The purpose of this workshop is to provide a basic crash course on local government.
2019 Elected Officials Workshop Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center • Pierre, SD • THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS • Agenda Jason Evans, Deputy Director, Business Tax Division, SD Dept of Revenue
9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction to the League Yvonne Taylor, Executive Director, South Dakota Municipal League
9:35 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m.
SDPAA - Protecting Public Entities Since 1987 - Lynn Bren, Director of Member Services, SD Public Assurance Alliance
Financial and Compliance Matters Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, SD Dept of Legislative Audit
2:00 p.m.
Meet the SDML Work Comp Fund Brad Wilson, CIC, AIC, SDWCS, Administrator, SDML Work Comp Fund
Open Meetings and Executive Sessions - Do’s and Dont’s Steven Blair, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
3:00 p.m.
Municipal Officials and Employees Laurie Gronlund, Human Resources Director, City of Pierre
Conflict of Interest for Municipal Officials Steven Blair, Assistant District Attorney, Office of the Attorney General
3:30 p.m.
Adjourn
Liquor Licensing and Laws
Registration Form Municipality:_____________________________________ Form of Government__________________________ Please Print Name and Title as you would like it to appear on the nametag. Name Title Email __________________________________ ___________________________ ______________________________ __________________________________
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Number Attending ______ @ $50.00/person = $_______________________ $50.00 per person includes workshop material, the SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials ($60 value) and lunch. Please return the form and payment by July 5, 2019* to: *No refunds will be given after July 5, 2019. Make checks payable to SDML. Sorry no credit cards accepted.
South Dakota Municipal League 208 Island Drive Ft. Pierre, SD 57532
SDML Office Use Only: Date:_______________ Check #:______________ Amount:________________
SD Municipal League Policy Process March/April:
Members are asked at District Meetings and through the South Dakota Municipalities magazine if they are interested in serving on a policy committee.
May/June:
The SDML President appoints the policy committees, usually made up of members from previous years, plus any new people who have volunteered. There are four policy committees, with about 25 people on each committee. Policy committee members come from all sizes of towns, and from all regions of the state. The committees are: • General Government Committee • Public Health, Safety, and Welfare Committee • Public Works Committee • Taxation and Revenue Committee
August:
The four policy committees meet to review their own sections of the existing Statement of Policy, delete policies no longer needed, and add any new suggestions they agree upon.
September:
Staff follows up on questions or comments from the August meetings, and prepares information for the committees to consider when they meet again in October.
October:
Policy committees meet again on the first day of the Annual Conference. The next day, the Resolutions Committee, made up of about 25 people representing all four policy committees, reviews the entire Statement of Policy and makes a final recommendation to be voted on by the entire membership at the Annual Business Meeting, held on the final day of the Annual Conference.
November:
Staff uses the Statement of Policy adopted by the members at the Annual Business Meeting to develop a package of Legislation to take to the next Legislative Session. In addition, the staff uses the policies to guide positions taken by the Municipal League in response to legislation brought forward by others, and to answer questions about the League’s position on a variety of issues.
Policy Suggestions Needed The SD Municipal League needs to hear from you! The League is beginning the legislative policy process that will end with a Statement of Policy adopted by the members at the Annual Conference in October. The current Statement of Policy can be found at www.sdmunicipalleague.org under the About the League tab. If you have thoughts or suggestions you would like to have addressed by the Municipal League or the State Legislature, please explain them below (use additional sheets if necessary) and return this form by July 27, 2019 to: Yvonne Taylor, SD Municipal League, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 or fax to 605-224-8655 or e-mail to yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org. Suggestions will be taken to the policy committees, where they will consider them for incorporation into the Statement of Policy. Suggestions may also be brought up from the floor on October 11, during the Annual Business Meeting, held at the SDML Annual Conference, October 8-11, 2019 in Aberdeen. City: ________________________________________________________ Your Name:___________________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________ Suggested Legislative or Policy Change:________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
2019-2020 MUNICIPAL//SCHOOL ELECTION WORKS SHOPS Presented by: Offfice off South Dakota Secretary off Statee x South Dakota Municipal League x Associated d School Boards off South Dakota One in-person workshop and six webinar workshhops are scheduled to assist election offfficers in conductin ng elections. The Secretary y off State's offffice, Associated School Boards off South th Dakota and the South Dakota Municipal League L will again co-sponsor workshops covering all aspects off eleections - from m notices to the fi final canvass - including queestion-and-answer sessions. Please check the box in ffrront of the workshop that you wish to attend under each date. d page. *Webinar Registration is located on second
In-person Workshop Âą There will be onlyy one in-person workshop held. - New Finance Off fficers and Business Managers are encouraged to attend the in-person training iff p possible. -$25 registration fee for the in-person workshop - includes a work rking lunch. *Training covers all aspects off elections in one day, so webinar workshop attendance will not be neecessary.
September 19th 10:00 am am-3:30 pm Central Time, Drifters Event Center, Fort Pierre
In-person Election Workshop Registration Form 2019-2020 Municipal/School Election Workshops September 19, 2019 Drifftters Event Center, Fort Pierre Municipality: ________ ___________________________________________________________ Please Printt Na Name and T Tiitle le:
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*Send a check fo for $25/person to attend the in-person training in Fort Pierre on Septemberr 19, 2019. Please return this ffoorm with payment by September 5, 2019 to: South Daakota Municipal League 208 Island Drive Fort Pierrrre, SD 57532 *N NO REFU UN NDS AFT TE ER Seeptember 5, 2019
208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532 x 605-224-8654 x fax 605-224-8655 x Lisa@ sdmunicipalleague.org
Webinar Election Workshop Registration Form 2019-2020 Municipal/School Election Workshops
Webinar Workshops ± All aspects of elections will be covered over 6 different webinar workshops -Webinars are free of charge. New Finance Officers and Business Managers should attend all 6 webinars, if possible. -Two identical Webinars will be held on each date. Choose one to attend on each date. -Each webinar time is limited to 100 participants, so please register early if you plan to attend via webinar. -Those who register to attend will be emailed the login and call-in information one week prior to each workshop. *Fill out a separate form for each attendee. Check the box in front of the time you wish to attend for each date. Webinar 1 - December 5, 2019 Estimated time 45+ minutes. Check one: 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (Central Time)
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Webinar 2 ± December 11, 2019 Estimated time 80+ minutes Check one: 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (Central Time) x Candidate Eligibility Requirements x Petitions ± Forms, Deadlines, Signature Requirements (change for cities) and Counting Signatures (walk through petition checklist). New petition challenge law. x What if no one files? x Financial Interest Statements (have to be filed every year now for applicable cities and schools) x Vacancies ±What Creates a Vacancy and How to Fill It x Campaign Finance (for applicable cities and schools) ± Who is Required to File, Restrictions, Disclaimers and Forms Webinar 3 ± January 8, 2020 Estimated time 40+ minutes 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (Central Time) Check one: x Ballot Preparation x Who Can Vote ± Voter Registration and Residency Webinar 4 ± January 9, 2020 Estimated time 60+ minutes Check one: 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (Central Time) x Absentee Voting ± Application, Voting In-Person or by Mail, UOCAVA Voters (walk through SOS handout) Webinar 5 ± January 22, 2020 Estimated time 1.5 + hours Check one: 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (Central Time) x Election Worker Training ± you may use this to train your election workers. x :DON WKURXJK WKH 3UHFLQFW 0DQXDO DV D JXLGH RQ ³:KDW WR GR RQ (OHFWLRQ 'D\ ´ Webinar 6 ± January 23, 2020 Estimated time 30+ minutes 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (Central Time) Check one: x What to ask your county auditor for (VR list, schools make sure to ask for all the counties your district covers) x What should you, as the person in charge of the election, do on Election Day? x Counting, Canvassing and Recounting ± Provisional Ballots, Duties of Canvassers and Recount Process Municipality:_________________________________________________________________ Name: __________________________ Title:_____________________ Email: ________________________
*Please return this completed form by September 5, 2019 to the SDML at Lisa@sdmunicipalleague.org 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532 x 605-224-8654 x fax 605-224-8655 x Lisa@sdmunicipalleague.org
2019 Finance Officers' School and Human Resource School Highlights
2019 Finance Officer of the Year Goes to... The following was read by Mike Carlson, SDGFOA President and City of Vermillion Finance Officer, when presenting the Award. The highlight of our luncheon today is honoring our Finance Officer of the Year. Our independent judges, once again, found it very difficult to pick a winner as all were very deserving. Each nomination highlighted the contributions the Finance Officers make to their communities through the endless hours they put in both professionally and personally. According to the nomination letters, this year’s winner is always a pleasure to work with and is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful. This person is highly respected and gives of their time and talents both professionally and personally. They are always willing to step up, take on additional roles and duties. This person has an incredible ability to foster collaboration and build partnerships.
Paullyn Carey, Finance Officer from Huron, was the recipient of the 2019 Finance Officer of the Year award. Carey is pictured with her family.
This person has been instrumental in the financial planning and execution of numerous major city projects. Each of the projects have created a substantial benefit to the community and all have helped increase the sales tax revenue for the municipality. This person attends countless meetings to ensure that everything is running smoothly as possible and genuinely listens to concerns. This person knows the value of family and is always willing to help others in the office. This person works diligently to allow their staff members the needed flexibility to maintain a proper work/life balance without detracting from the completion of their duties. This person gets staff out of their comfort zone and encourages them to try new things to grow both personally and professionally. There is no question that this person is dedicated to their family, friends and employer, but they also truly care about the community and South Dakota. This person has had a lasting impact on the success of their city and their leadership, influence and can-do attitude are attributes that everyone would like to have on their team!
Past SDGFOA President, Dawn Murphy, Finance Officer, Tea accepts a gift of appreciation from SDGFOA President, Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, Vermillion
I am extremely honored to be presenting the 2019 Finance Officer of the Year Award to Paullyn Carey of Huron. Congratulations Paullyn!
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South Dakota Entities Create Partnership to Hire Cyber Intelligence Analyst
New Municipal Tax Changes Effective July 1, 2019
A South Dakota state government agency, a South Dakota university and a South Dakota city police department are joining together in a new partnership to fight the everincreasing problem of cybercrime.
A pair of South Dakota communities will update their municipal sales tax rates beginning July 1.
The state Department of Public Safety and the Sioux Falls Police Department will provide funding for a new cyber intelligence analyst working at the state Fusion Center in Sioux Falls. The analyst will also partner with cybersecurity efforts now being undertaken at Dakota State University in Madison.
Buffalo Chip is removing its 2 percent general sales and use tax.
Officials said the new staff member will focus on both incident response and incident prevention, using opensource cyber intelligence to help citizens, businesses, and law enforcement entities address cybercrime. At the Fusion Center, the analyst also will work with alongside federal agencies. This day-to-day contact will provide South Dakota with important insight and be a useful tool in the effort to help support and protect critical infrastructure. “Businesses of all sizes, in cities and towns large or small, are targets of cybercriminals,” said Craig Price, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. “This position will be a great asset to keep South Dakota citizens and businesses safer from the threat of cybercrime.” Cybersecurity Ventures, a leading researcher in the global cyber economy, estimates that cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually, up from $3 trillion in 2015. Police Chief Matt Burns of the Sioux Falls Police Department said this new analyst will give his department another resource to fight cybercrime.
These municipal tax changes taking effect include:
Faulkton is imposing a 1 percent municipal gross receipts tax rate on lodging, eating establishments and alcoholic beverages. This tax is in addition to its 2 percent general sales and use tax rate. South Dakota municipalities may implement new tax rates or change existing tax rates Jan. 1 or July 1 each year. The South Dakota Department of Revenue has municipal tax information bulletins available, which list all municipal sales and use tax rates statewide, along with information on tribal sales, use and excise taxes. Updated bulletins are free of charge and available July 1. To obtain a municipal tax information bulletin, download it on the Department of Revenue website at http://dor.sd.gov/Taxes/Business_Taxes/Publications/Mun icipal_Tax.aspx or contact the Department of Revenue at 1-800-829-9188.
“As one department, we can deal with many, but not all, of the cyber threats we see each year,” he said. “To have a dedicated person canvassing the Dark Web and the internet will be of great benefit to small and large businesses, as well as private citizens.” The analyst also will be a welcome partner to the cybercrime security efforts being undertaken at Dakota State University. “Methods used by cyber criminals are always changing, so the connection with the law enforcement technology and cyber research at Dakota State University will be an invaluable resource for the analyst to remain current with cyberattack techniques,” said Trevor Jones, the director of Digital Forensics Services at Dakota State’s DigForCE Lab. Officials hope to have the position filled by July 1, 2019. 16
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South Dakotans Urged to Take Caution During Transient Vendor Season With many transient vendors beginning to sell products and services in South Dakota, the Department of Revenue advises customers to ensure vendors are reputable before doing business with them. “The Department of Revenue wants to ensure that transient vendors pay the proper amount of tax when they are operating in South Dakota, which is only fair to our in-state businesses,â€? Doug Schinkel, director of the Department of Revenue’s business tax division, said. “We want to safeguard against anyone taking advantage of our citizens. If you are considering making a purchase from a transient vendor, please take steps to verify that they are reputable. If the vendor can’t or won’t provide proof of a South Dakota business tax license, you should contact the Department of Revenue.â€? If you are considering hiring repair or construction services, please be advised to: • Ask for a price quote in advance and in writing. • Question the contractor about a permanent address and telephone number. If the information they provide is local, do not assume they are a local business. Transient vendors often have business cards printed with local mailing services or motel addresses and telephone numbers. • Ask for a list of local references and check them before making a decision. • Ask if the contractor has worker’s compensation and general liability insurance. If vendors are not properly insured, homeowners may be liable for accidents that occur on their property. • Be careful about paying for work in advance. Before making final payments, make sure transient vendors have paid their local suppliers or you may be held liable for unpaid materials. • Make sure you are completely satisfied with the work before paying the bill, and do not pay more for the job than originally quoted unless you have given written approval for the additional work or cost. • Ask the contractor for an excise tax license. Out-of-state vendors often travel to South Dakota to sell items like fruit, seafood, meat packages, paintings, magazine subscriptions, rugs, T-shirts, sunglasses, household cleaners, furniture, stuffed animals and asphalting and roofing services.
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Taking these precautions can help ensure your safety as a consumer: • Question the salesperson about the product, warranties, guarantees, etc. • Get the company’s name, address and phone number in writing. • Ask to see their current South Dakota tax license. State law requires everyone selling products or services to have a current South Dakota sales or contractor’s excise tax license. To verify if the license is valid, call the department’s toll-free helpline at 800-829-9188. All sellers must provide you with a contract or receipt at the time of sale showing the date, the merchant’s name and address and a statement informing you of your right to cancel the contract within three days. After proper cancellation, the seller has 10 days to refund your money. If you have doubts about the vendor or think you may have been the victim of a scam, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Office at 800-300-1986 or by email at consumerhelp@state.sd.us. Be prepared to give as much information as you can about the vendor, including the name of the company and salesperson, company address and telephone number and the make, model and license number (if possible) of the vehicle the vendor was driving. Tips from the public are valuable in assisting law enforcement catch illegal vendors before they move on to the next community. For more information on transient vendors, contact the South Dakota Department of Revenue’s toll-free helpline at 800-829-9188, press “1â€? for the business tax division.
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Moonlighting The warmer months create increased opportunities for those in law enforcement services. Many groups will be looking for staffing for special events, such as street dances, wedding dances, as well as fairs and other community events. As our law enforcement officers seek to engage in those moonlighting opportunities, you should review your policy and ensure that it covers use of employer issued uniforms and gear. If a situation goes awry, and your moonlighting employee is wearing the uniform you issued, one may assume that the security detail is part of his duties for you, and then you’re faced with potentially defending a claim against your entity for various reasons. Unfortunately, no matter how quickly a lawsuit is resolved, it still will take time and money. Therefore, taking a look at your policies on this topic now, may save you some time and money later.
By Lynn Bren, AIC SCLA, SDPAA Director of Member Services When you hear the term moonlighting, some may be drawn back to Sunday evenings in the late ‘80s; Bruce Willis still had hair and was co-starring with Cybill Shepherd on the ABC television network. Others may take the term literally and think of the moon light falling from the sky to reflect from a peaceful lake or pond. While both of these are fantastic experiences related to moonlighting, what we really are going to focus on is secondary employment. Moonlighting is a term used to describe holding a second job outside of normal working hours. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported in 2010 that only about 5% of the US population worked a second job. Therefore, while moonlighting may not be the norm, it certainly deserves your attention. If 5% of your staff works a part time job, which could be 5 people, or it could be 50 people, each of them may be opening up your entity to unintended liability exposure through their moonlighting pursuit. Employers are able to set policies regarding the types of secondary employment an employee may have, as well as the amount of time that can be attributed to the secondary employment. Your entity should review your personnel policy as it would relate to moonlighting and confirm that it addresses the use of employer issued equipment, including but not limited to uniforms, weapons and other materials. 18
Take the following scenario for example: Jane Employee works for the City of Bren as a police officer. The City of Bren does not have a policy on moonlighting that extends to the use of equipment, the policy only indicates that the moonlighting activities shall not interfere with Jane’s ability to perform her duties as a police officer. Jane takes on a security guard position with Lynn County to help with the County Fair. Because Jane feels like she has more authority wearing her uniform issued by the City of Bren, she wears it during her security detail at the fair. She is comfortable using her Taser, and the fair board doesn’t provide one for her. An altercation breaks out and Jane, in her City issued uniform and using her City issued Taser, deescalates the situation. One of the involved parties, John Doe, asserts that Jane used excessive force. Because Jane was wearing her City uniform and using the City issued Taser, Mr. Doe includes the City of Bren in his list of defendants for the excessive force claim. The City of Bren of course had no involvement in the fair or Ms. Employee’s moonlighting activities, but the presence of the City’s logo and equipment leaves the impression that the City may have involvement. Of course, the City of Bren still may be named in the excessive force suit for various other reasons, however, the odds are lessened by removing the City’s uniform and equipment from the scenario. Ms. Employee’s ‘security guard’ uniform in lieu of her City issued police officer uniform sends the proper message as to what her role is. The moonlighting issue extends beyond law enforcement activities. Allowing employees to use your equipment for side opportunities should also be reviewed and considered
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carefully. If employees are allowed to use your equipment outside of the normal course of their employment, it is recommended that there is an agreement in place, which addresses the use of the equipment, and includes language which transfers the risk arising out of the use of the equipment onto the user, and away from your entity. Your local counsel can assist in reviewing your policies related to moonlighting, by both your employees and your equipment. Where necessary, agreements should also be reviewed and finalized by local counsel. For those who are members of the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, sample contract language and rental agreements can be provided at no charge. If there are questions that extend beyond what we have sample documents for, we can offer additional assistance through the utilization of our Government Practices Hotline.
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Eight More State Properties Listed on National Register of Historic Places Eight more South Dakota properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society.
properties get listed, it shows that their owners take pride in their role in preserving that culture, heritage and history."
The listed properties are the Chambers Dugout in the Belle Fourche vicinity, the Roosevelt School in Belle Fourche, the First Presbyterian Church of Groton, the Solomon and Martha Hann Homestead near Nemo, the Haakon County Courthouse in Philip, the Jackson Boulevard Historic District in Spearfish, the Perkins Congregational Church near Springfield and the Dickens Round Barn in the Worthing vicinity.
Buildings, sites, structures and objects at least 50 years old possessing historical significance may qualify for the National Register, according to Vogt. Properties must also maintain their historic location, design, materials and association. Listing on the National Register does not place any limitations on private property owners by the federal government.
The National Register is the official federal list of properties identified as important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture. The State Historic Preservation Office of the State Historical Society works in conjunction with the National Park Service, which oversees the National Register program, to list the properties. "South Dakota's history is rich in American Indian culture, pioneer life and change," said Jay D. Vogt, state historic preservation officer and director of the State Historical Society at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. "The more than 1,300 state individual properties and districts listed on the National Register are important for their role in South Dakota's culture, heritage and history. And when
Following is more information about these newly listed properties. Chambers Dugout, Belle Fourche vicinity The Chambers Dugout, built around 1885, is located on private property in Butte County. It is listed for its significance as a homesteading-era housing type. Born in Paris, France, in 1859, John Chambers came to America with his parents about 1860. The family moved to the Black Hills in the 1880s, and Chambers filed a claim on his homestead along Hay Creek not long thereafter. Roosevelt School, Belle Fourche The Roosevelt School was built in 1921. Located at 1010 State St., it is listed as significant for the educational role it played in Belle Fourche. The original portion of the school was a rectangular shape. In 1929 an L-shaped addition gave the school its current Tshape. The Roosevelt School served as a high school and junior high school for 73 years. The building is currently undergoing rehabilitation to complete its transformation into the Historic Roosevelt Events Center. First Presbyterian Church of Groton Located at 300 N. Main St., the First Presbyterian Church of Groton was built in 1912. It is listed for its architectural significance as an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture adapted to fit changes in Protestant worship practices. It is also listed for its modified Akron plan with the Sunday school located adjacent to the sanctuary and separated by a movable partition. Solomon and Martha Hann Homestead, Nemo vicinity After emigrating from Finland around 1889, Solomon and Martha Hann established a claim on the land that would eventually become their small farm in the Black Hills
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Forest Reserve. Located at 21732 Hann Pl., their homestead is significant for its vernacular log architecture and as a representative of an early Finnish homestead in the Black Hills.
round barn buildings in South Dakota. Defining features of this property type include hollow clay tile construction, true round plan, round interior silo and a self-supporting roof not requiring extra supports except for the silo.
The Hanns provided food to the large mining industry in the northern Black Hills. Miners depended on local farmers since the delivery of supplies from the outside was limited due to the rough terrain and other logistics.
For more information on the National Register or other historic preservation programs, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2217; telephone 605773-3458 or website history.sd.gov/Preservation (click on National Register of Historic Places in the right column).
Haakon County Courthouse, Philip Built in 1930, the Haakon County Courthouse is located at 140 Howard Ave. in Philip. It is significant for its Art Deco architecture and as a representation of Haakon County’s political and governmental past. Originally, the courthouse leased the old wooden Philip schoolhouse. When their new building was completed, it brought hope to the citizens of Philip despite deteriorating economic conditions. Jackson Boulevard Historic District, Spearfish The years of significance for the Jackson Boulevard Historic District in Spearfish are 1882 to 1961. The district is significant for the variety of architectural styles it features. It is a good representation of late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture, which is a testament to the growth and prosperity of Spearfish during this period. Perkins Congregational Church, Springfield vicinity The Perkins Congregational Church was built in 1901. Located at 31205 409th St., this property is significant for architecture as a rural Gothic Revival wood-frame church in Bon Homme County. The Perkins Congregational Church Society was organized in 1900 and formed by settlers of mixed ethnicities including English, German, Scandinavian (Danish) and Dutch. The frame church was the first and only church built in the hamlet of Perkins.
About the South Dakota State Historical Society The South Dakota State Historical Society is a division of the Department of Education. The State Historical Society, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is headquartered at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. The center houses the society’s worldclass museum, the archives, and the historic preservation, publishing and administrative/development offices. Call 605-773-3458 or visit history.sd.gov for more information. The society also has an archaeology office in Rapid City; call 605-394-1936 for more information.
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How to Find Summer Food Sites for Kids in Your Community Organizations across South Dakota are serving free meals to the state’s youth this summer as a part of the Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option. Children age 18 and younger may receive a meal free of charge at participating sites, which include organizations such as nonprofits, schools, libraries and local governments. Families have a variety of ways to access the most current information on free feeding locations and the dates and times of meal service throughout the summer. The USDA Summer Meal Site Finder tool is at http://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks. This free, web-based application allows users to easily locate summer food sites throughout South Dakota and across the country. The information is also available by texting “Food” or “Comida” (Spanish) to 877-877 or by texting "Summer Meals" or “Verano” (Spanish) to 97779. Individuals may also find sites by calling 1-866-3HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish) (1-877-842-6273). Food service sites will be added to the Summer Meal Site Finder regularly; so, it is important to check back periodically.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2)
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Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference Making communities a better place is a continual goal of SDSU Extension across South Dakota. During the recent ENERGIZE! Conference held April 30-May 1, 2019 in Lemmon, SDSU Extension provided opportunities for several community organizations to showcase the resources they offer to citizens, but for the Northern Hills Area CASA, the conference was an especially important opportunity. CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, provides a voice for abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings. Kate and Deb Westphal of Romancin' on the Range share about starting their boutique during the 2019 Energize Conference in Lemmon hosted by SDSU Extension.
Kate Kelley, Northern Hills CASA Executive Director, was among the many presenters. Photo courtesy of South Dakota State University.
In addition to having a trade show booth at the conference, during the opening session of the conference Kelley was afforded the opportunity to share remarks about CASA’s efforts and need for volunteers prior to the keynote speaker. SDSU Extension Community Vitality Program Director Kenneth Sherin explained that inviting CASA to be a part of the conference as a civic engagement opportunity partner was a means for SDSU Extension to “pay it forward.” He added, “We feel it’s important to provide this social cause an opportunity to address an audience they otherwise may not get their message to.”
With the Northern Hills Area CASA providing services to children in the 4th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses the eight counties of Butte, Lawrence, Meade, Corson, Perkins, Harding, Ziebach and Dewey, Kelley notes that sometimes it can be challenging to reach all those areas. Thus, she wanted to be an exhibitor at the ENERGIZE! Conference to help make more people aware of CASA’s services as well as the organization’s continued need for adult volunteers.
For those interested in becoming CASA volunteers, Kelley explains that volunteers are only assigned one case at a time, which can cover a span of a year or more. CASA volunteers receive training and are appointed to cases by a judge. For more information about becoming a volunteer visit the CASA website or contact Kelley at 605.722.4558 or by email. To learn more about how SDSU Extension works to serve rural communities and all South Dakotans, visit the Community tab.
Kelley explains that she was excited about the conference because it was held in a rural community with many of the more than 120 attendees from rural communities. “CASA relies on volunteers and by attending the conference my hope was to build relationships and perhaps get more people interested in becoming CASA volunteers,” she said. Kelley notes that unfortunately the Northern Hills Area CASA is seeing an increase in cases in communities across their eight-county region. She attributes this to the rising opioid abuse and meth addiction crisis facing many rural areas.
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2019 State of the Cities Report from NLC: Economic Growth, Infrastructure Top Issues for American Mayors The National League of Cities (NLC) released its 2018 State of the Cities report to city leaders and policy experts. The report shows that economic development, infrastructure, budgets, housing and public safety continue to top the list of agenda priorities for U.S. mayors, as well as revealing that opioids, broadband access and climate change have emerged as new and growing concerns. Now in its fifth year, NLC’s annual report analyzes key issues and trends in the state of the city (SOTC) speeches mayors deliver each year to outline their top priorities. This year’s report examined 160 mayoral speeches delivered between January and April 2018 and includes cities across population sizes and geographic regions.
Top 10 SOTC Issues in 2018 1. Economic development 58% 2. Infrastructure 56% 3. Budgets and Management 49% 4. Housing 39% 5. Public Safety 36%
6. Health and Human Services 34% 7. Education 28% 8. Energy and the Environment 25% 9. Government Data and Technology 14% 10. Demographics 12%
While the major topics in SOTC speeches have remained relatively consistent for the past five years, subtopics in this year’s report revealed several new trends. Mounting concern over broadband access was expressed in 14 percent of SOTC addresses, and 11 of mayors highlighted the need for cities to address the opioid epidemic. .
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TOP ISSUES OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS (number in parentheses indicates previous year’s rank)
“Large and small, urban and rural, cities across the country are confronted with growing range of complex issues,” said Clarence E. Anthony, NLC’s CEO and executive director. “From ongoing concerns about failing infrastructure and lack of affordable housing, to emerging challenges like the opioid epidemic and climate change, America’s cities are taking the lead to find creative solutions to local government’s most pressing problems.” Many mayors expressed their climate concerns in their SOTC addresses, especially related to rising sea levels. While climate change is not strictly a local issue, its effects are felt in the cities everywhere and mayors are having to face the problem in real time - with little or no support from federal partners. “I’m also committed to leadership at the local level in the area of climate change, which is absent at the federal level. We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and I’ve committed to the U.S. Climate Mayor’s Pledge to achieve this by developing a climate action plan for Buffalo,” said Mayor Byron Brown, Buffalo, New York. Strained partnerships with state and federal governments was another theme of many SOTC addresses this year. As a subtopic within budgets and management, intergovernmental relations increased to the number three issue for mayors in 2018 due to concerns over broad policy conflicts between state, federal, and local government, as well as specific concerns on tax and revenue tensions. “With many state and federal partners stuck in political gridlock or actively disinvesting in cities, mayors consistently demonstrate the capacity and willingness to solve complex problems that are shaped by local realities and have broad national implications,” said Brooks Rainwater, director of City Solutions and Applied Research at NLC, and an author of the report. The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. www.nlc.org.
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Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure All citizens benefit from tax-exempt bonds, not just the citizens of the issuing community for a specific project; the nation as a whole has a vital interest in maintaining adequate public facilities to support a dynamic economy. Keeping state and local government borrowing costs at the lowest cost to taxpayers provides an incentive for public investment in infrastructure and other facilities, according to “Options Used For Public Infrastructure,� a primer from GFOA and other members of the Public Finance Network, a coalition of organizations interested in preserving the tax-exempt status of state and local government bonds. From 2012 to 2017, 67,025 long-term tax-exempt bonds were issued, totaling $2.1 trillion. Entities that issue debt typically need the support of their communities when pursing a bond measure, allowing the decisions on public infrastructure and capital improvement needs to be made at the level, where the project affects citizens directly (e.g., libraries, schools, roads and road improvements, water systems, mass transit,
affordable housing, public and non-profit hospitals, and other government-owned facilities). The entity must also abide by federal laws and regulations at the time of and following the issuance of the bonds, as well as numerous zoning, environmental, licensure, and other regulatory requirements. Bonds are the best way to implement the infrastructure needs of each community effectively, as the decision to issue bonds is determined and approved of by either the citizens themselves, through bond referenda, or by their elected legislative bodies, directly or through appointed boards. Unlike corporate debt issues, the interest received by holders of tax-exempt bonds is exempt from federal income taxes and may also be exempt from state and local income taxes. Consequently, investors accept a lower interest rate on these investments in return for a reduced tax burden. This lower rate reduces borrowing costs for state and local governments, which is a direct benefit to tax and rate-payers.
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Tax-exempt bonds are generally categorized as one of two types, general obligation bonds or revenue bonds. General obligation bonds are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the state or local government that issues the bonds, and they typically finance fire stations, police stations, K-12 schools, and city hall. The jurisdiction’s general taxing authority is pledged to guarantee repayment of the debt.
The infrastructure projects paid for by tax-exempt bonds and other funding mechanisms not only provide capital improvements for specific communities, but they also have a positive effect on the national economy. These projects require spending that helps employment, manufacturing, and other businesses that complement building and support of critical infrastructure.
Revenue bonds are issued for a specific project or system such as power, water, and sewer, and are paid for from the revenues received from the project or system. One category of revenue bonds is qualified private activity bonds, which finance a specified list of public-purpose projects where repayment comes from non-public sources such as airports, low-income housing, and colleges and hospitals. Very recently, issuers of tax-exempt debt were able to issue two types of taxable bonds – tax credit bonds and direct subsidy bonds. The former were issued for specific types of projects prior to 2018. Investors in tax credit bonds received a federal tax credit. The latter (including former Build America Bonds) were issued mostly from 2010-2012. With direct subsidy bonds, the issuing entity receives a payment from the federal government for part of the interest costs.
Most tax-exempt bonds are purchased and held by individuals. At the end of 2016, of the more than $3.8 trillion of tax-exempt bonds outstanding, 74 percent of tax-exempt bonds were held by individuals through direct investments and indirectly through mutual funds, money market funds, state and local government retirement plans, and related holdings. The tax-exempt bond sector has proven over and over again to be safe for investors. Since 2007, tax-exempt bonds have had a five- year average default rate of 0.15 percent, compared to 6.92 for similar corporate bonds. Read the paper at gfoa.org. This article was orginally published in the April 2019 issue of Governing Finance Review. (gfoa.org)
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disagreeing with her superiors was minimal – just some ships in the Navy, the crew has so much trust in the embarrassment for the Secret Service. Being afraid to give skipper’s abilities that they don’t question him when they managers timely and necessary feedback can have much should. The FCT had a ship on the display but he saw the more devastating results. For example, in 2001, the nuclear captain looking through the periscope. He probably submarine U.S.S. Greenville was conducting a special tour assumed that if the skipper didn’t see it...it wasn’t there.”2 for a group of civilians off the coast of Hawaii and decided to show off by demonstrating an These two incidents look a lot like cases “emergency blow,” rapidly rising from of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” a short Managers don't need to be the ocean depths and breaking through story written by Hans Christian Andersen vain or stupid to make bad about two weavers who promise an the surface like a whale playing in the decisions. Most people's waves. Unfortunately, the rapidly emperor a new suit that is invisible to perspectives are limited in emerging submarine collided with the anyone who is stupid or incompetent. In some way. Ehime Maru, a Japanese fishing vessel, reality, they make no clothes at all, sinking the small boat and killing nine of making everyone believe the suit is only the 35 people onboard. invisible to them. When the emperor parades naked before his subjects, no one dares to say they don’t see any clothes A subsequent U.S. naval inquiry uncovered many mistakes for fear for fear of being judged harshly. made by the Greenville’s captain and crew that day, chief among them the failure of the fire control technician to How often does it happen that, for one reason or another, warn the commander that the sonar display had identified no one tells managers what they need to know, and as a a ship in the area. In a subsequent interview, a Navy result, the manager or the organization blunders into a captain with extensive command experience of nuclear disaster? Perhaps a new account manager spots a serious, submarines, said: “On this particular ship, and on a lot of unaddressed risk, but feels timid about speaking up.
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Maybe someone from the management team has a bad feeling about entering into a risky development deal, but says nothing because everyone else is so gung-ho about it. Or perhaps nobody voices any complaints about an unqualified, non-performing employee in a key position because they are reluctant to question their manager’s hiring choice. “She’s the boss,” they reason; “she must know what she’s doing.” Even worse, they keep silent because they are afraid of retribution for appearing disloyal – and perhaps with good reason. If the manager has punished other bearers of bad news, why would anyone volunteer to be the next victim? Managers don’t need to be as vain and stupid as the naked emperor to make bad decisions. Most people’s perspectives are limited in some way. A number of people told Alexander Graham Bell that nobody would ever want to use the telephone. Thomas Watson, the man who led IBM from the age of typewriters to the beginning of the computer era, said in 1943 that “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. And television was originally written off as a passing phase. Whether they’re out of touch with current trends, sensitive about not having all the answers, or simply misinformed, all managers rely on honest feedback from their employees. Otherwise, they, like the naked emperor, are destined to make and support poor decisions.3
ENCOURAGE HONEST FEEDBACK The question for all managers is how to make sure their employees aren’t afraid to tell them what they need to know. There are three critical things a manager can do to encourage honest feedback from subordinates: 1. Make It Clear that You Want the Feedback. Let people know – repeatedly – that you are not perfect and you expect them to help you make the best decisions possible, so any help they can offer will be appreciated, especially if they see you about to do something stupid. 2. Don’t Be Defensive. When someone gives you this kind of feedback, control your defensiveness. None of us like to be criticized, and it’s easy to argue and even respond with hostility when a subordinate suggests there might be another, better, approach. You aren’t going to agree to something you know to be wrong – you just need to listen openly to the incoming information. 3. Thank the Employee – and Mean It. Whether or not you take the advice the subordinate offers, be sure to thank her and express your appreciation for bringing the matter to your attention. Reinforced behavior tends to get repeated, so if you want people to give you more feedback, reward them for doing so. Continued on page 32
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CREATE OPPORTUNITIES A woman who works in a government organization told me she didn’t like or trust the director. When asked why, she said the director didn’t like her. Since she worked several levels below the director, I asked how she knew he didn’t like her. “I see him in the hall every day. He has yet to say ‘good morning’ to me or acknowledge that I exist,” she replied. When asked if she had ever said ‘good morning’ to him, she said, “Of course not – he’s the director. You just can’t go up and Whether or introduce yourself.”
common courtesies, small talk, and genuine inquiry about their jobs, families, and opinions will go a long way toward helping them relax, open up, and feel comfortable enough to be honest and open with you. Only genuine interest, however, will elicit genuine responses.
Another government executive, who was the director of the city of Phoenix’s sanitation department, arrived at a different service center early every morning so he could have coffee with not you take the the drivers before they started their advice a subordinate offers, be routes. There were ten centers, so sure to thank her and express every sanitation employee had a your appreciation for bringing chance to chat informally with the “big the matter to your attention. boss” every ten working days.
This story may seem strange if you are the kind of person who feels comfortable in the presence of those with more power than you, but for many people, being in the presence of the “big boss” can be a very intimidating experience. If you are that “big boss,” expecting people to always tell you the truth, especially if the truth is not what you want to hear, means expecting them to act well beyond their comfort zones. You can reduce that tension by taking the time to build rapport with employees. Recognizing them through
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Consequently, when something was wrong, the director often heard about it first. He knew the condition of the trucks as well as the drivers did, got wind of citizen complaints that were never officially filed, and was familiar with inefficiencies in route scheduling. He felt that his morning coffee routine was one of the main reasons that the division of solid waste collection was nationally recognized.4
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CONCLUSIONS Encouraging honest feedback from subordinates on a regular basis won’t guarantee you’ll never be embarrassed like the Secret Service folks have been, but it will raise the odds you’ll be a well-dressed emperor. Notes 1 Eliott C. McLaughlin, Jason Hanna, and Deirdre Walsh, “Secret Service director calls White House intrusion ‘unacceptable,’” CNN Politics, September 30, 2014. 2 “Naval officers insist latest incident won’t change the military procedures,” the Daily Free Press, April 9, 2001. 3 Adapted from Larry Johnson and Bob Phillips, Absolute Honesty: Building A Corporate Culture That Values Straight Talk And Rewards Integrity, (2003: AMACOM Books). 4 Ibid. LARRY JOHNSON is president of Johnson Training Group. He is a speaker, author, and corporate culture expert and coauthor of Absolute Honesty: Building A Corporate Culture That Values Straight Talk And Rewards Integrity. Johnson was awarded the City of Phoenix Award of Excellence for designing and implementing that city's team based quality improvement program. This article was originally published in the April 2019 issue of Governing Finance Review (gfoa.org).
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By Chris Hill, Director of Municipal Electric Services Same fight, Different year. Electrical service territory wasn’t always a fight. In fact, in 1893 when the City of Brookings decided to purchase their steam plant and electric light company in 1899 to power its street lights, they were one of the first in South Dakota to electrify their city and have their own electrical system. Around 1900 began the revolution of Municipal Electric systems. The cities decided to build a system to provide the electricity to communities and citizens. In 1915 municipalities were given the authority to establish electric utilities. Then, in 1936 the Rural Electrification act was enacted to provide federal loans for the installation of electrical systems to provide power to customers outside of those municipalities. The authority that was given to the municipalities also allowed them to extend their services up to ten miles outside of city limits, in 1939, the ten-mile radius was reduced to three miles. Let’s jump to 1975 when the right was given under 49-34-48 which reads “Electric utility's right to continue service in area annexed to municipality. The inclusion by incorporation, consolidation, or annexation of any part of the assigned service area of an electric utility within the boundaries of
any municipality shall not in any respect impair or affect the rights of the electric utility to continue and extend electric service at retail throughout any part of its assigned service area unless a municipality which owns and operates an electric utility elects to purchase the facilities and property of the electric utility as provided in §§ 4934A-49 to 49-34A-55, inclusive”. This law, 49-34-48 gives the municipalities the right to continue service in an area annexed to municipality. In 1975 the municipalities also had to compensate any existing utility for infrastructure and any revenue generated in that annexed area at a rate of 25% for 5 years- even if there was no infrastructure. In 1992 the Rural Electric Cooperatives decided that this rate was not effective enough- remember 25% of revenue for 5 years on BARE GROUND annexations- so the Rural Electric Cooperatives brought forward legislation, which ended in 25% of gross revenues based on the cooperative rate charged to customers for 7 years. Why the cooperative rate? Most likely because it is higher and the rate of return would be more substantial. Several years later, in 2009, the Rural electric cooperatives were still not satisfied with their compensation, so again, the Rural Electric Cooperatives brought forth legislation to increase the compensation to a period of seven years or until the expiration of eleven years. Now, its 2019 and the Rural Electric Cooperatives are still unhappy with the Municipal Electric Utilities extending their services into annexed areas. The Rural Electric Cooperatives suggested a territory freeze which would not allow municipalities to extend their electric utilities in said areas. Who stops them? We have 309 incorporated cities in South Dakota. Only 35 of them own their own electrical system. The Rural electrics are suggesting that those 35 can no longer provide all of the city services in annexed areas. Now remember, 309 incorporated cities, 60 of them are FULLY served by the Rural Electric Cooperatives. Is someone infringing on the Rural Electric Cooperatives rights to
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extend services to customers when those cities annex land? When the Rural Electric Cooperative fully serves a municipality, it can grow and extend the same services to the customers in the newly annexed area. Why would we now lose our right to extend our services as well? Municipal Electrics do not try to find ways to infringe on Rural Electric Cooperative rights to serve a new CAFO or ethanol plant, why do they infringe upon the rights of a municipality to extend its services in our developments? Where’s the fire? Should we not all try to do what is best for South Dakota? Is one of the 35 municipal electrics doing something that they do not have the right to do as stated in Law since 1915, or even 1975 when compensation began? Do we need to burn bridges and remove rights of citizens in order to be satisfied or should we praise all South Dakotans for being able to develop communities that everyone can be proud of. Annexation-Explained. The Rural Electric Cooperatives say that municipal annexation is ‘cherry picking’ and ‘taking’ their territory, which isn’t the case since we have the right to extend our services when annexation takes place. I think that annexation can have a very negative connotation associated with it. However, in the 17 largest cities in South Dakota, only 1 annexation has been a forced annexation in the last 10 years. ONE. These annexations are at the request of the developer and are the choice of the citizens in those cities. Municipal Electrics are not ‘taking’ Rural Electric Cooperative territory, we are given the rights to expand our services when we annex territory which is almost all voluntary. Municipal Electrics have annexed a total of 4.256 square miles since 1975. There are 77,116 square miles in south Dakota. Municipal Electrics serve about 100 square miles in South Dakota, yes, one hundred. Don’t take away the citizen’s right to receive the municipal utilities that are available in those cities. City council meetings are open to the public, and anyone who is interested has the right to find out what is happening in their municipality.
to take power to customers outside of those municipalities. Also remember, the Municipal Electrics Serve 35 incorporated Cities in South Dakota and the Rural Electric Cooperatives fully serve 60 cities and partially serve in another 62. That doesn’t even include several nonincorporated cities and towns that the Rural Electric Cooperatives fully serve. So…if they want a more dense customer base, they should focus on helping to develop those cities to promote growth in the communities they already serve rather than doing exactly what they say we do and ‘cherry picking’ our citizens once the development has taken place. Quit it, just quit it already! The 35 electric municipalities are not “taking” your service territory, it is our right to extend our services and duty to serve the citizens who live there. Without our ability to extend all of our services, our economic development would severely decrease as we would not be able to gain the revenue from our services to continue to develop new area and improve our current infrastructure. All 309 incorporated cities in South Dakota are trying to be great. Help the communities that you serve and we will do the same.
David v Goliath Municipal Electric Utilities have about 60,000 customers (meters) whereas Rural Electric Cooperatives have about 175,000 customers (meters). The Rural Electric Cooperatives also sell about three times as much power as the Municipal Electric Utilities as well. You may be thinking; “but, Chris, your population is much denser”. Of course, it is. See above where I mention that Municipal Utilities were created to bring power to citizens of a community and the Rural Electrification Act was created JULY 2019 MAY 2017
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EPA Issues Guidance on Clean Water Act Quality Certification As directed by President Trump, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance on Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that provides recommendations to clarify and streamline the 401 certification process and to promote greater investment in and certainty for national infrastructure projects while continuing to protect local water quality.
CWA Section 401 certifications in the following specific areas: • • •
Under Executive Order 13868, “Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth,” EPA was directed to issue guidance for federal permitting agencies and state and authorized tribal authorities to modernize previous guidance and clarify existing CWA Section 401 requirements. EPA’s “Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Guidance for Federal Agencies, States, and Authorized Tribes” provides clarification and recommendations on
Statutory and regulatory timelines for review and action on a CWA Section 401 certification; The appropriate scope of CWA Section 401 certification conditions; and Information within the scope of a state or authorized tribe’s CWA Section 401 review.
EPA’s new guidance, which replaces EPA’s prior interim guidance from 2010, also provides additional recommendations to federal agencies, states and authorized tribes to promote early collaboration and coordination through the 401 certification process. Executive Order 13868 also directed EPA to propose new rules modernizing the agency’s CWA Section 401 implementing regulations by August 8, 2019. The agency
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intends to propose regulations that may help further clarify and streamline CWA Section 401 certifications. Since the Executive Order was issued on April 10, 2019, the agency has initiated formal consultations with its state, local, and tribal partners, as well as outreach with its federal partners on this rulemaking effort and invited written pre-proposal recommendations through a public docket. The agency is carefully reviewing the input received through these engagements and the docket prior to issuing a proposed rule. Background Section 401 of the CWA provides states and authorized tribes with an important tool to help protect water quality within their borders in collaboration with federal agencies. The rules governing this authority have not been updated in nearly 50 years. In addition, evolving case law and EPA’s outdated guidance have caused some confusion and resulted in delays in certain infrastructure projects with potentially significant national benefits. To read the guidance and to learn about the CWA Section 401 water quality certification process, please visit https://www.epa.gov/cwa-401.
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Risk-Sharing ***UPDATE*** BULLETIN TO MEMBER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS and ENTITIES WITH FIRE DEPARTMENTS Regarding “Out of State” Wildland Fires It’s that time of year when wildland fires are common throughout the western United States. This is an update and of a bulletin that we issued last year to educate fire departments on changes relating to workers’ compensation coverage for South Dakota fire departments that are dispatched due to a Federal or Interstate Compact request for assistance with “Out of State” wildland fires. Because we have several new fire departments that have joined the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund since this bulletin was first issued, we want to take this opportunity to help your fire department understand how workers’ compensation coverage is handled for these “Out of State” wildland fire suppression requests. Workers’ Compensation coverage is not provided to South Dakota firefighters by the State of South Dakota, Federal Agencies or member agencies of the Great Plains Interstate Forest Fire Compact when they are dispatched to an “Out of State” wildland fire. In addition, the fire suppression agreement requires a Certificate of Work Comp Coverage that includes coverage outside of the State of South Dakota. The SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund will provide workers’ compensation coverage to your firefighters that are certified to work these “Out of State” wildland fires should you and your fire department choose to be available for dispatch to an Interstate Compact or Federal request. We will also provide the required Work Comp Certificate of Coverage. If you decide to respond to an Interstate Compact or Federal request, you must notify the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund Administrator when the fire department is dispatched. Please include how many MAY 2017 JULY 2019
firefighters are dispatched, the number of days expected to be dispatched and the location of the out-of-state fire. The amount paid to the firefighters by the fire department for their labor is compensation (payroll) as a paid wildland firefighter. The amount of compensation will be included on your payroll audit at the end of the year as Class Code 7705: Wildland Fires – Out of State. The 2019 rate for “Out of State” wildland firefighters is $16.46 per $100 of payroll (compensation). In January, we will contact the fire departments that have been dispatched to collect the payroll amount. The additional contribution for the “Out of State” wildland fire work comp coverage will be calculated and charged at the completion of the 2019 payroll audit. For example, if you pay your firefighters $10,000 for responding to “Out of State” wildland fires during 2019, the additional cost for workers’ compensation coverage will be $1,646 and an invoice for this additional contribution will be mailed during the first quarter of 2020. Remember, this only applies to “Out of State” wildland fire requests. “In State” wildland fires remain the same as always. The State of South Dakota provides the workers’ compensation coverage for South Dakota firefighters who are dispatched to an “In State” wildland fire pursuant to SDCL 62-1-5.2. We suggest that if you and your fire department will be participating with the Federal or Interstate Compact request, that it be authorized within your Council/Commission/District meeting minutes. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. Brad Wilson, CIC, AIC, SDWCS Administrator 4901 S. Isabel Place, Suite 110, Sioux Falls, SD 57018 Telephone 800-233-9073 – Fax 605-275-6193 – Email: brad@sdmlwcfund.com
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Washington Report: By Senator John Thune After the Senate recently passed my TRACED Act, bipartisan legislation that targets people who are behind illegal and abusive robocalls, I joked that if a Packers fan and a Patriots fan can work together (I teamed up with Sen. Ed Markey from Massachusetts), there’s hope for the country. Tongue in cheek, yes, but there’s a bit of truth to it, too. There are plenty of areas where members of Congress disagree, but there’s not enough focus on the things we agree on, like ending illegal robocalls. Saying the TRACED Act simply passed the Senate would be an understatement, though, since it was overwhelmingly approved by a vote of 97 to 1, something that doesn’t happen every day in the Senate. In fact, the TRACED Act passed by a larger margin than any other bill that has been considered on the Senate floor for a roll call vote during this entire Congress. Why? Well, because it’s about as commonsense and straightforward as it comes. The TRACED Act has three main pillars. First, it lays the groundwork for putting some teeth into the law that would help punish and deter mass robocallers. I believe a
Dialing in on Robocall Scammers credible threat of criminal prosecution – putting people behind bars – is both necessary and appropriate for someone who is willing, for example, to scam an elderly South Dakotan by telling them their grandchild is stranded overseas and needs a large sum of money to receive help. It’s hard to believe someone would do something like that, but I’ve heard countless stories just like this one. As a result, the bill would require people and entities who would be responsible for investigating and enforcing criminal violations, like experts from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the law enforcement community, the telecommunications industry, and others, to come up with the appropriate framework to define how to most effectively go after these bad guys. It would then be up to Congress to make the law, but given that the TRACED Act passed with near unanimous support, I’m confident we’d be able to move the ball down the field. The second pillar of my bill would increase the financial penalty for offenders and expand the window in which fines could be levied. Under current law, there is little, if anything, that can be done to penalize scammers more than one year after an illegal call is made. The TRACED Act would expand the timeframe from one year to three years and increase the financial penalty in the second and third years from zero dollars to up to $10,000 per call. Finally, my bill goes after spoofed calls – the kind of calls that come from a familiar number (sometimes even an identical known number) but is clearly a scammer who is targeting you or your family. The bill would require the FCC to adopt an industry-wide framework for call authentication to ensure the number that shows up on your phone is truly associated with the person making the call. It would also make it far easier for carriers – think Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, etc. – to block calls that aren’t properly authenticated. In other words, it would help create a system where these scam or spoofed calls never reach your phone in the first place. Collectively, while not a cure-all, the improvements in the TRACED Act would go a long way toward thwarting illegal robocalls. The bill is supported by all 50 state attorneys general, all current commissioners at the FCC and FTC, consumer and industry groups around the country, including AARP, and nearly the entire U.S. Senate. Even Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) said, “The TRACED Act is just what we need to hang up on these non-stop robocalls, and the House should follow the Senate’s lead and pass it ASAP.” I don’t say it often, but I couldn’t agree more with Sen. Schumer.
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CLASSIFIEDS 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 July 10 for the August 2019 issue. Email ads to sara@sdmunicipalleague.org or fax to 605-2248655. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds. APPRENTICE JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN (STEP 1): Winner, SD - The City of Winner is accepting applications for Apprentice Journeyman Lineman Step 1. $20.43 hourly plus full benefits. Must be at least 18 years old with a valid Class A driver's license or be able to obtain one. Must have 1,000 completed hours. Moving and signing bonus available. To apply contract Winner Job Service or winnerhr@gwtc.net. JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN: Winner, SD - The City of Winner is accepting applications for Journeyman Lineman. $35.21 hourly plus full benefits. Must be at least 18 years
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PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE: Clear Lake - The City of Clear Lake is accepting applications for a full-time public works employee. Benefit package includes vacation pay, sick pay, SD retirement, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance. Applications and job description available at the Clear Lake City Finance Office, 125 3rd Avenue S, P.O. Box 107, Clear Lake, SD 57226, or on the city website at www.clearlakesd.com or by calling 605-874-2121. EOE.
FOR SALE: CUSTOM WALKIN COOLER - The City of Webster has a Custom Walkin Cooler with 8 glass doors and shelves, 19 ft 3in x 12 ft 6.5 in x 7 ft 6.25 in with (1) 48 in x 78 in swing door. The City has dismantled the cooler and removed the refrigeration equipment. Information on the equipment is on file at Webster City Hall, 800 Main, Webster, SD. Appraised value is $5,500. For more information contact Webster City Hall at 605-345-3241 or mail.cityofwebster@midconetwork.com
POLICE OFFICER: Lake Norden, SD - The City of Lake Norden is seeking applicants for a City Police Officer. This is a full-time position (one part-time to fulfill contracted police service with the Town of Hayti.) Hourly wage depends on experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes SD retirement, health, life and dental insurance. Vacation and sick leave. Applicants subject to background investigation process. Position open until filled. Apply at Lake Norden City Office, 508 Main Avenue, Lake Norden, SD
FOR SALE: C9 INCANDESCENT BULBS - The City of Leola has approximately 800-1,000 unused surplus C9 incandescent light bulbs for sale at $.10 a piece. The boxes contain 25 bulbs and come in various colors; blue, clear, green, yellow and red. If interested, contact Candice Kappes, Leola Finance Officer at 605-439-3299. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.
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July July 1 – One of two dates (the other being January 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) No later than July 1 – Each municipal governing body shall provide to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, information that will enable emergency agencies to reach the members of the municipal governing board and the mayor at any time, day or night. The information necessary shall include home, business,
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and other personal telephone numbers including any facsimile transmission machines and cellular or mobile telephone numbers; home, business, and other personal addresses; employer’s name and telephone number; and home, business, and other personal email or internet addresses. In addition, each municipal governing body shall provide contact information for the municipal employees responsible for the following functions if the municipality employs a person in such a capacity: City administrator or city manager; Building inspection; Engineering; Electrical; Fire; Police and law enforcement; Public works; Streets and highways; Sewer and waste water; Water; Telephone; Utilities; Emergency services or civil defense; Coroner; and 911 coordinator. (SDCL 33-1511.1; 33-15-11.2; See Hdbk., sec. 9.400) July 4 – Independence Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1) First meeting following election – Except as otherwise provided, every officer of the municipality will begin to discharge the duties of the office as soon as the officer has qualified by filing an oath or affirmation of office. The oath must be filed within ten days after the first meeting of the month following the election or appointment. (SDCL 9-14-5; See Hdbk., sec. 5.115)
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First meeting following election – Appointed municipal officials are usually appointed. The appointment may be annual, or for an interval determined by the governing body. (SDCL 9-14-3) First meeting following election – In municipalities having the mayor and common council form of government, the council must elect a president and vicepresident for the ensuing year. (SDCL 9-8-7; See Hdbk., sec. 2.520)
August No later than August 1 – The liquor tax reversion must be made. (SDCL 35-5-22; See Hdbk., sec. 11.600) No later than August 1 – In those municipalities employing a city manager, the city manager is required to prepare and submit an annual budget to the governing body. (SDCL 9-10-15(5); See Hdbk., sec. 12.065)
First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and four commissioners, the board must designate by a majority vote, the following commissioners: Public Safety, Public Works, Utilities, and Finance and Revenue. Commissioners are assigned areas of responsibility under the law. (SDCL 9-9-18 to 9-9-24; See Hdbk., sec. 2.590)
Sales tax ordinance deadlines – The effective date of any new or amended municipal sales tax ordinance must fall on either January first or July first. The municipality must notify the Department of Revenue of the ordinance at least 90 days prior to the effective date. (SDCL 10-52-9; 1052A-13; See Hdbk. Sec. 12.260)
First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and two commissioners, the board shall by a resolution adopted by a majority, assign and apportion between the members, all duties that are not assigned to the mayor. (SDCL 9-9-27; See Hdbk., sec. 2.595)
On or before September 1 – The finance officer must report annually to the governing body an estimate of the expenses of the municipality and likewise the revenue necessary to be raised for the current year in budget form similar to that recommended by the municipal accounting manual as provided in SDCL 4-11-6. (SDCL 9-22-23; See Hdbk., sec. 12.065)
First meeting following election – In those municipalities employing a city manager and under the commissioner form of government, at the first regular meeting in the month following the annual election, the commissioners must elect one of their members to serve as mayor for a term of one year. (SDCL 9-10-6; See Hdbk., sec. 2.615)
At the first regular meeting in September, or within ten days thereafter – The annual appropriation ordinance for the ensuing year must be introduced. (SDCL 9-21-2; See Hdbk., sec. 12.066)
On or before July 15 – The governing body of the municipality may impose an excess tax levy with an affirmative two-thirds vote of the governing body on or before July fifteenth of the year prior to the year the taxes are payable. The decision to increase taxes must be published within 10 days of the decision, (certain publication size restrictions apply), and may be referred upon a resolution of the governing body of the municipality or by a petition signed by at least five percent of the registered voters in the municipality and filed within twenty days of publication of the decision. The referendum election shall be held on or before October first preceding the year the taxes are payable. (SDCL 10-13-36; See Hdbk., sec. 12.170)
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) Find the Municipal Calendar for the entire year in the SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials, Directory of SD Municipal Officials, or at www.sdmunicipalleague.org.
By July 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)) 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) 50
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