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16U Baseball Recap

            Garretson 16U was unable to keep up with the West Central Trojans last Saturday, as the team took the loss 0-12 in Humboldt.

            West Central took charge early, taking home two points at the top of the first inning and six in the second while Garretson struggled to get past their pitchers. West Central's A. Lanham and J. Klein struck out six over the game and allowed two hits while only walking one.

            Other hits were quickly caught by the opponents, though Ian Buettner and Cole Jessen each managed to sneak one hit past the team. Buettner's fly ball at the bottom of the fourth allowed him to eventually get to third base after stealing second and Jessen's single sent him to third, but he was unable to cross home plate when teammate Brecken Weir grounded out to the shortstop, ending the inning.

            Caiden Maack opened the game on the mound, completing two innings. He struck out one and walked two, and allowed two hits. Weir pitched relief, striking out two over his three innings, walking three and allowing four hits.

            The team took to the home field for the second time this season on Tuesday, hosting West Central on Tuesday (results not available at press time). They head to Flandreau tonight (Thursday) and will play a double game in Baltic next Wednesday.

Public Notices published June 20, 2024

  • Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for June 11, 2024
  • Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS
  • NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 49-4
  • CITY OF GARRETSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #1
  • CITY OF GARRETSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #2
  • Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records and 504 Plans
  • Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for June 10th, Primary Election Canvassing Board

Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for June 11, 2024

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on June 11, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on June 10, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

            Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes.

CONSENT AGENDA

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:

            Commission Meeting Minutes for May 28, 2024

            Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County Minutes from May 28, 2024

            Bills to be Paid $3,584,931.36

            A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $890.23, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $201.08, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $133.19, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Printing/Forms $92.27, AARON GEORGE PROPERT Welfare Rent $1900, AB PROPANE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $26.7, ACTION SYSTEMS, INC Repair/Renovations $311.23, ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS Records Storage $3250, AIRGAS USA LLC Gas Oil & Diesel $161.9, AIRGAS USA LLC Lease-Rental Agreement $103.95, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $360.52, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $218.46, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $2918, AMERICAN ENGINEERING Architects & Engineers $2285, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $2236.62, AUTOMATIC BUILDING C Coliseum $370, AUTOMATIC BUILDING C Contract Services $4944.5, AUTOMATIC BUILDING C Jail Repairs & Maintenance $1220.41, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $15770, AVERA MCKENNAN Pharmacies $27.18, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $1831.58, AVERA SACRED HEART Hospitals $340.66, AXIS FORENSIC TOXICO Lab Costs $274, BELITZ, CLARENCE H Welfare Rent $700, BLACKBURN & STEVENS Attorney Fees $150.18, BLUE EARTH COUNTY SH Return Of Service $70, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Inmate Supplies $471.6, BOBCAT COMPANY Heavy Equipment $80362.76, BOYD, MICHELLE Business Travel $336, BUILDERS SUPPLY COMP Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $1321.5, BUILDING SPRINKLER, Building Repairs & Maintenance $570, BUTLER MACHINERY COM Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $6724.7, CALLIES, ELIZABETH Education & Training $94, CANFIELD BUSINESS IN Furniture & Office Equipment $18323.29, CAREERBUILDER LLC Publishing Fees $199.8, CARLA DIRKSON Business Travel $34, CARPENTER, DONOVAN Chemicals $34.18, CARRIER ENTERPRISE Building Repairs & Maintenance $217.57, CARROLL INSTITUTE Professional Services $1000, CDW GOVERNMENT Data Processing Supplies $70.64, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Lease Principal $719.04, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $740.25, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $314.65, CERTIFIED TESTING SE Communication Equipment $3100, CHARMTEX INC Child Care Items $174.54, CHARMTEX INC Child Care Uniforms $39.8, CHRIS BARRETT-MAYL Business Travel $230, CHRIS BARRETT-MAYL Education & Training $100, CHRISTOPHER COOK Business Travel $34, CHS INC Park & Recreation Material $314.24, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $525.96, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $247.5, CIVIL DESIGN INC Architects & Engineers $2360, CLAIR HATTERVIG Uniform Allowance $149.99, CLINT STENCIL Sign Deposits $50, COMPSYCH EMPLOYEE AS Insurance-Other Costs $3058.29, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $3110, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $5326.24, COREMR LC Maintenance Contracts $652.5, CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL Contract Services $353235.3, CORY HARTLEY Business Travel $60, CPI/GUARDIAN Inmate Supplies $5982.37, CULLIGAN WATER Maintenance Contracts $43.2, CYNTOM PROPERTIES AN Welfare Rent $900, D'AVANZA, PHILIP A Program Activities $5247.31, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Truck Repairs & Maintenance $19.99, DAKOTA LETTERING ETC Uniform Allowance $110, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $163.99, DALSIN INC HHS Maintenance $404, DAMIAN KARDAS Business Travel $178, DATA SYSTEMS INC Office Supplies $227, DATAGAIN INC Maintenance Contracts $14800, DAVID HOVERSTEN Sign Deposits $50, DEANS DISTRIBUTING Gas Oil & Diesel $2882.6, DECASTRO LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $7038, DELL MARKETING LP Maintenance Contracts $1201.45, DIESEL MACHINERY INC Elec Motor, Mach, Shop Equip $32352, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $42.9, EAST RIVER PSYCHOLOG Psych Evals $2500, ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO I Data Processing Supplies $129.17, ERIC JOHNSON MacArthur SJC Grant $102.44, EXHAUST PROS OF SIOU Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1100.35, FASTSIGNS Program Activities $166.68, FINBERG FAMILY LLC Welfare Rent $1125, FLEETPRIDE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $2.26, FLEETPRIDE INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $44.52, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $120.6, G & R CONTROLS INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $111.01, GALLS PARENT HOLDING Uniform Allowance $724.11, GEOTEK ENGINEERING & Architects & Engineers $175, GEOTEK ENGINEERING & Parking $1197, GIRTON ADAMS Road Maint & Material $50, GOLDEN CREEK INVESTO Welfare Rent $700, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $137.78, GRACE ABMA Business Travel $34, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $292, GRAINGER HHS Maintenance $62.1, GRAINGER Jail Repairs & Maintenance $90.77, GRIESE LAW FIRM Attorney Fees $2226, GUARANTEE ROOFING Fairgrounds $393.47, GUARANTEE ROOFING HHS Maintenance $362.76, GUARANTEE ROOFING Jail Repairs & Maintenance $385.61, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $630, HARTFORD'S BEST PAIN Automotive/Small Equipment $2311.3, HCA ASSET MANAGEMENT Real Estate - 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Sewer $60, MINNEHAHA COUNTY Automotive/Small Equipment $28.99, MINNEHAHA COUNTY Gas Oil & Diesel $65.09, MINNEHAHA COUNTY Other Supplies $42.07, MYRL & ROYS PAVING I Road Maint & Material $11607.17, NAPA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $4.51, NAPA AUTO PARTS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $151.32, NORTH CENTRAL INTL S Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1536.24, NORTHEAST INVESTMENT Welfare Rent $1000, NOVAK Lease-Rental Agreement $75.59, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Engineering Supplies $129.99, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Truck Repairs & Maintenance $162.97, OFFICE DEPOT INC Data Processing Supplies $679.23, OLSON, DAWN Court Reporters $1313.2, PAYTON, ARISTARCHUS Business Travel $419.22, PENNINGTON COUNTY Extradition & Evidence $35, PEOPLEFACTS Recruitment $72.87, PHARMCHEM INC Testing Supplies $367.5, PHIL LEIDHOLT Homeland Security $1624, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Inmate Supplies $1425.44, PIEDMONT PLASTICS Jail Repairs & Maintenance $165, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $8000, PRAHM CONSTRUCTION I Contracted Construction $14052.45, PRAIRIE WYNN PROPERT Welfare Rent $800, PRECISION KIOSK TECH Testing Supplies $4050, PRICE, THOMAS L Psych Evals $10800, PURPLE COMMUNICATION Interpreters $370.67, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $11629.7, QUALITY EFFICIENCIES Welfare Rent $700, QUALITY WELDING & MF Jail Repairs & Maintenance $500, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $527.54, R&R TECHNOLOGLES INC Engineering Supplies $4443.57, RAM CONSULTING Education & Training $300, RED WING OF SIOUX FA Uniform Allowance $175, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Professional Services $74.44, REYNOLDS LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $9749.8, RINGING SHIELD,NICHO Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $55, RISK ANALYSIS & MANA Insurance Admin Fee $2899, RIVER GREENWAY APTS Welfare Rent $700, ROEMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE Automotive/Small Equipment $26.25, SADIE SWIER Misc Revenue $300, SAFE HOME LTD PTNRSH Rent Subsidies $9613, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Miscellaneous Expense $7.78, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Other Supplies $256.94, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Professional Services $60.66, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Supplemental Food $180.19, SANFORD Education & Training $979, SANFORD Medical Records $14.41, SANFORD Professional Services $514.33, SANFORD CLINIC Insurance-Other Costs $482, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $76, SANFORD CLINIC Miscellaneous Expense $60, SANFORD CLINIC Professional Services $1568, SANFORD CLINIC Recruitment $846, SCHUSTER, PAUL HIDTA Grant $756, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Due To Other Governments $4250, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Psych Evals $600, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Record Requests $17.8, SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE Comprehensive Gen Liability $838.5, SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE Vehicle Insurance $161487.03, SD SHERIFFS ASSOC Professional Services $880, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Data Communications $540, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Telephone $1900.8, SEVERTSON, ALLEN Chemicals $41.32, SF SPECIALTY HOSPITA Recruitment $1260, SHI INTERNATIONAL CO Maintenance Contracts $16506, SHOP N CART Juvenile Diversion Restitution $69.16, SIOUX FALLS CITY Gas Oil & Diesel $15457.67, SIOUX FALLS CITY HIDTA Grant $358.58, SIOUX FALLS CITY Professional Services $162.81, SIOUX FALLS CITY Uniform Allowance $766.83, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $2428.86, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $205.75, SIOUX FALLS FORD INC Automotive/Small Equipment $1042.34, SIOUX FALLS RUBBER S Office Supplies $11.45, SIOUX FALLS WOMAN LL Advertising $595, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Electricity $432.25, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Tea-Ellis Range $129.86, SMITH, TRACI M. 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May 2024 Commission Salaries

COMMISSION Salaries            $52,010.23

AUDITOR         Salaries            $117,162.93

TREASURER     Salaries            $157,075.43

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries            $145,628.93

STATES ATTORNEY      Salaries            $704,532.17

PUBLIC DEFENDER      Salaries            $442,759.58

PUBLIC ADVOCATE     Salaries            $134,126.20

FACILITIES       Salaries            $90,788.06

EQUALIZATION           Salaries            $186,896.46

REGISTER OF DEEDS   Salaries            $79,987.30

HUMAN RESOURCES  Salaries            $59,843.60

SHERIFF           Salaries            $2,183,608.53

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER           Salaries            $326,020.80

HIGHWAY        Salaries            $259,126.03

HUMAN SERVICES       Salaries            $237,842.79

MUSEUM        Salaries            $142,116.20

PLANNING       Salaries            $74,920.76

EXTENSION     Salaries            $5,583.52

            The following report was received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:

Human Services-Safe Home 1st Quarter Report for 2024

Routine Personnel Actions

New Hires

            1. Tristin Atack, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $25.37/hour (13/2) effective 6/10/2024.

            2. Katherine Frank, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $29.38/hour (17/1) effective 6/17/2024.

            3. Justine Avtjoglou, Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 6/17/2024.

Promotions

            1. Stephen Wilcox, Correctional Officer for the Jail to Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $30.88/hour (17/2) effective 6/17/2024.

Step Increases

            1. Anna Schreurs, Senior Accounting Technician for the Auditor's Office, at $26.64/hour (12/5) effective 6/12/2024.

            2. Joshua Marbach, Appraiser for the Equalization Office, at $30.14/hour (15/4) effective 5/31/2024.

            3. Holly Schleuter, Caseworker for Human Services, at $34.09/hour (16/7) effective 5/21/2024.

            4. Michael Fetter, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 5/15/2024.

            5. Gabriela Ordaz, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 4/2/2024.

            6. Carla Dirkson, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $36.70/hour (14/14) effective 4/2/2024.

            7. Samuel Hemenway, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $36.70/hour (14/14) effective 4/2/2024.

            8. Jasmine Thelen, Corporal for the Jail, at $36.70/hour (17/8) effective 4/21/2024.

            9. Sabrina Garcia, Juvenile Correctional Officer II for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $29.38/hour (16/2) effective 5/27/2024.

            10. Mason Steffen, Planner 1 for Planning, at $31.66/hour (16/4) effective 6/1/2024.

            11. Rebekah Miles, Legal Office Assistant for the Public Defender's Office, at $21.85/hour (10/2) effective 5/30/2024.

            12. Deanna Christensen, Records Technician for the Register of Deeds, at $21.85/hour (10/2) effective 5/30/2024.

            13. Chad Zink, Real Estate Specialist for the Register of Deeds, at $34.09/hour (14/11) effective 6/7/2024.

            14. Jeffrey Gromer, Chief Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $6,472.00/biweekly (25/14) effective 6/17/2024.

            15. Isaac Bouwman, Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 6/1/2024.

            16. Joseph Flynn, Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $4,580.80/biweekly (22/12) effective 6/6/2024.

            17. Carol James, Seniro Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $4,694.40/biweekly (22/12) effective 5/22/2024.

Other Salary Changes

            1. Rescind the hire of Brittney King, seasonal Laborer for the Highway Department, at $18.50/hour effective 5/28/2024.

            2. Amend the hire date of Andy Schmahl, seasonal Grounds Worker for the Facilities Department, from 5/28/2024 to 5/29/2024.

Special Personnel Actions

            1. To correct the title and pay rate of Magda Lorena Tamayo Zuluaga to Senior Deputy State's Attorney at $3,759.20/biweekly (22/4).

            2. To approve two new Correctional Officer positions for the Jail.

            To record significant employee anniversaries for June 2024: 5 years- Adrian Hoesli, Michelle Boyd, Maggie Heiderscheidt, Dalton Looze, Anna Schreurs; 10 years-Wayne Feddersen, Kevin Hoekman; 15 years-Sarah Kerkvliet; 20 years-Michael Mattson; 25 years-Tricia McKee; 30 years-Richard Hinzman.

            To record volunteers in County Departments for May 2024. This list is on file at Human Resources.

Items within Policy Guidelines

            Approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License Number C & B 24-04 for an Event on July 27, 2024.

POLICY & PROCEDURES UPDATES

            Upon the request of Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Approve Changes to the Retirement Recognition Portion of the County's Policies and Procedures Manual. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATES

            Upon the request of Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve Updates to the Information Technology Section of the Employee Handbook. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, presented a request for approval for employee handbook changes related to meal and mileage reimbursement rates to be consistent with the State of South Dakota. The State of South Dakota recently issued notification that, due to the passage of House Bill 1060 during the past legislative session, various travel reimbursement rates would change effective July 1, 2024. In addition, the State will be streamlining their rates to federal standards, and each October 1, their mileage rates and in-state lodging reimbursement rate will be updated to align with the rates set by the federal government. Minnehaha County has a practice of following a similar approach to the State for mileage and in-state and out-side per diems. This would ensure equitable reimbursement rates while also minimizing the need for the Commission to take separate action each the State meal or mileage rates change. The immediate impact of this proposed change would be an increase to the County mileage rate effective July 1, 2024, from $.51 per mile to $.655 per mile. The future impact would involve updates, without specific Commission action, to the mileage and meal rates as the State rates change on approximately October 1st of each year. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Defer Action on the Requested Changes to the Employee Handbook Regarding Meal and Mileage Reimbursement Rates to the Next Commission Meeting. By roll call vote; 5 ayes.

MACARTHUR FOUNDATION GRANT

            Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented a request for authorization to submit an application for the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge Capstone Grant. Minnehaha County was recently invited to apply for the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC) Capstone grant. If the grant is awarded, it would provide just over $300,000 over calendar years 2025 and 2026 to build upon and seek to sustain efforts taken to date.  A proposed budget was highlighted as well as the history of funds received from the MacArthur Foundation. The MacArthur Foundation Capstone is intended to position the County to continue making progress through and beyond the grant while also addressing important outstanding challenges. Public comment was received from Tamien Dysart and Erin Srstka. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Submission of an Application for the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge Capstone Grant. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

SCAAP GRANT

            Joe Bosman, Captain, presented a briefing regarding the FY2024 SCAAP Grant. The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) is a grant that the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office has continually participated in for numerous years. The grant provides funds to state and local governments that incur costs for detaining individuals whom they believe to be criminal aliens and meet the program requirements to be counted as such. The United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance is the grant program administrator that evaluates the information provided in the grant application to determine, based on several data-driven factors, how much is awarded to a local government. Because the reimbursement is dependent on the analysis of the data provided, it is possible to state at this time how much money is anticipated to be received from the program. Previous SCAAP awards for Minnehaha County have most recently been in the range of $33,000-$53,000.  These funds are designated by the Federal Government to be used for correctional purposes only, and cannot be used to supplant any portion of the budget. Under the grant, the allowable expenditures include equipment, supplies, etc. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to Submit an Application for the FY2024 SCAAP Grant. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. 

NON ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION

            Upon the request of Joe Bosman, Captain, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Reclassification of One Full-Time Employee Position within the Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division. 5 ayes.

SURPLUS DECLARATION

            Upon the request of Jason Gearman, Director of Emergency Management, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Declare Two Emergency Management Vehicles (2004 Chevy 2500 Suburban and 1998 Ford F450 Standard Cab Chassis) as Surplus for Donation to the Sioux Empire Fair. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

BRIEFING

            Michelle Boyd, Sheriff's Office Program & Services Manager, presented a briefing on the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office Pretrial Program. A majority of dependents placed on pretrial monitoring have a history of failing to appear in court and/or have a number of pending criminal cases. Data compiled by Pretrial Services indicates a 65% reduction in the rate of failures to appear for defendants placed Pretrial monitoring. The Pretrial monitoring has shown a reduction in the average jail population. Finally, the briefing provided a snapshot of the daily jail program over the past few years. Anthony Helland, Pretrial Coordinator, spoke about the various aspects of Pretrial services.

AGREEMENTS

            Upon the request of Michelle Boyd, Sheriff's Office Program & Service Manager, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Renewal Agreement between Minnehaha County and Lincoln County for Pretrial Services at the Yearly Cost of $17,500 for Two Years. 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between Minnehaha County and JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for the County Highway 151 and Western Avenue Traffic Study for the Amount of $124,876.37. 5 ayes.

SURPLUS DECLARATION

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Declare Certain Highway Department Equipment (2007 Stertil Koni ST1082 Column Lifts and 2013 Tennant S20 Floor Sweeper) as Surplus and Authorize the Sale to Union County. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Authorize the Highway Department to Purchase a Hydraulic Dump Body and Toolbox for a New Ford F-550 Chassis through Sourcewell Contract #080818 at a Cost of $27,894.00. 5 ayes.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on a recent meeting of the Museum board and a meeting with the Minnehaha County Coroner.

            Commissioner Kippley reported on an upcoming meeting of the Southeastern Council of Governments and the summer study on equalization.

NON-ACTION

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

            Commissioner Beninga spoke about upcoming post-election audit and related questions regarding the process.

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4),  and (6) at 10:10 a.m. 5 ayes.

            Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 10:44 a.m.

            MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to adjourn at 10:45 a.m.  5 ayes.

            The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.

            APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

49CIV:24-1994

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA) 

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Shelby Rose Liesner-Fertig,

For a Change of Name to

Shelby Rose Fertig

 49CIV: 24-1994

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Shelby Rose Liesner-Fertig, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Shelby Rose Liesner-Fertig to Shelby Rose Fertig.

            On the 9th day of July, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Houwman Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.

            Dated this 22nd Day of May, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

49PRO 24-163

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )

: SS

COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA )

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

CHAD CARTER BAUER, Deceased.

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

49PRO 24-163

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

            Notice is given that on May 24, 2024, Jennifer Lynn Bauer, whose address is 510 N. Oaks Ave., Hartford, South Dakota, 57033, was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Chad Carter Bauer.

            Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

            Claims must be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the Clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative.

Jennifer Lynn Bauer 510 N. Oaks Ave. Hartford, SD 57033 Personal Representative

Angelia M. Gries

Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts 425 N. Dakota Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

(605) 367-5900

Mary R. Ash

Ash Law Office, PLLC

5101 S Nevada Ave. Suite 130

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 800-1071

Attorney for the Personal Representative.

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NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 49-4

            Notice is hereby given that the records and books of account of Garretson School District No. 49-4 of Minnehaha County, South Dakota have been audited by ELO Prof, LLC for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. A detailed report thereon is available for public inspection, during normal business hours, at the business office of the School District, and also available at the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota or on the Department of Legislative Audit website at http://www.state.sd.us/legislativeaudit/Reports/reports all.htm

            The following finding and recommendation provides a brief description of a material weakness in internal control that is described in more detail in the audit report.

Finding: A material weakness in internal controls was noted due to a lack of proper segregation of duties.

            Recommendation: We recommend that the School District officials be cognizant of this lack of segregation of duties.

ELO Prof LLC

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CITY OF GARRETSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that the City of Garretson will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 1st, 2024, regarding a variance applied for by the resident of 104 S. Main Avenue Garretson SD 57030 Lots 3A and 4A Block 1 FLANAGANS TRACTS TO CITY OF GARRETSON. Upon approval, the variance will allow for a fence to be placed beyond the back of the home on the south side of the residence. The public is invited to attend and comment.

            This public hearing will be held at the following time, date, and location:

6:30 P.M.

July 1st, 2024

American Legion

504 N. Main Ave.

Garretson, SD 57030

            In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Garretson Finance Officer at (605) 594-6721.  Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota at (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notification 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing.

-Paetyn Dreckman

City of Garretson Finance Officer

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CITY OF GARRETSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that the City of Garretson will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 1st, 2024, regarding a variance applied for by the resident of 333 S Depot Avenue Garretson SD 57030 Lot 1 Block 18 ROYCES 4TH ADDN TO CITY OF GARRETSON. Upon approval, the variance will allow for a deck to be placed along the north side of the residence. Said deck will be within 7’ of lot line (within 7’ setback) but will be 3’ feet from sidewalk. The public is invited to attend and comment.

            This public hearing will be held at the following time, date, and location:

6:30 P.M.

July 1st, 2024

American Legion

504 N. Main Ave.

Garretson, SD 57030

            In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Garretson Finance Officer at (605) 594-6721.  Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota at (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notification 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing.

-Paetyn Dreckman

City of Garretson Finance Officer

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Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records and 504 Plans

Date: June 5, 2024

            Attention Parents/Guardians, Former Students, Eligible (Adult) Students:

            Special Education records and 504 Plans which have been collected by the Garretson School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of five years after Special Education Services and 504 Plans have ended for the student. Special Education services end when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, completes his or her educational program on June 30th of the year after he/she turns 21, or moves from the district.

            This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of the Garretson School District intent to destroy the Special Education records and 504 Plans of students who ended Special Education Services during or before 2018-2019 school year. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state laws unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but they may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitations services, college entrance, etc. The parent/ guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records in writing or in person at the following address:

Garretson School District

505 2nd Street

Garretson, SD  57030

            Requests for copies must be received by June 24, 2024. These records will be destroyed after July 2, 2024.

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Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for June 10th, Primary Election Canvassing Board

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 8:30 AM on June 10, 2024, as the PRIMARY ELECTION CANVASSING BOARD.  BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT WERE: Commissioners Bender and Bleyenberg, Alex Jensen (representing Commissioner Kippley), Cindy Heiberger (representing Commissioner Karsky), and Jeff Barth (representing Commissioner Beninga). Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

            Chair Pro Tem Bender called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Barth, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes.

            Chair Pro Tem provided a brief explanation of SDCL 12-20-36 regarding the Canvassing Board Representatives filed with the Auditor.

            Leah Anderson, Auditor, presented the 2024 Primary Election results.

            Recess was declared from 8:53 a.m to 9:00 a.m. to permit staff to address a livestreaming issue.

            The Canvassing Board conducted a detailed comparison of the election returns and certificate of provisional ballot count to the abstract presented by Auditor Anderson. No discrepancies were found.

            Public Comment was received from Jennifer Foss.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Barth, to Certify the Results of the June 4, 2024, Primary Election Canvass. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Leah Anderson, Auditor, conducted the selection of precincts and contests for the Post-Election Audit pursuant to SDCL 12-17B-20. The post-election audit will consist of an audit of all precincts along with every race that is found on the ballot for that precinct. Public comment was received from Jean Childs, Penny BayBridge, Mike Mathis, Reone Ullom, Gary Meyer, Allen Weate, John Kunnari, Kathy Sullivan.

OPPORTUNITY FOR

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jessica Pollema, Sioux Falls, spoke about election concerns.

            John Kunnari, Sioux Falls, spoke about election concerns.

            MOTION by Jensen, seconded by Heiberger, to Adjourn at 10:05 a.m. 5 ayes.

            The Commission acting as the Canvassing Board adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Jean Bender

Chair Pro Tem

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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Despite rain and weather threats, Jesse James Days was a hit, and we have photos galore. More photos will be available on our website, as we couldn't fit them all into the printed pages! Plus, the Garretson School District had a net positive in the fuel budget over the past school year; we meet another Palisades Healthcare employee you should know; Auditor Leah Anderson is asked to explain the audit further, and much more.


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Grace’s Grooming is open for business

By Carrie Moritz,

Garretson Gazette

            Young entrepreneur Grace Feauto has found her niche, and the dog owners of Garretson have been behind her one hundred percent.

            "The response after I launched the Facebook Page was amazing," she said.

female grooming black and white dog
Grace Feauto of Grace’s Grooming cares for one of her clients. Grace’s Grooming opened in Garretson in early May to great fanfare from local residents. //photo submitted

            Until May, local dog owners had to travel to a surrounding town such as Dell Rapids, Brandon, or Luverne to get their dog groomed, which could be a hassle. On May 7, that changed as Feauto (pronounced "fau-toe") opened Grace's Grooming, a grooming salon for the canines in the area.

            The salon was first broached as an idea in late 2023 by Feauto's father, Bob, to the community via Garretson Living on Facebook, and the response was immediately positive. Over 60 commenters responded "Yes!" to Bob's question whether a local groomer would be a welcome addition to Garretson, and folks continued to inquire for several months after on when the business would open. Needless to say, residents were excited for the prospect.

            It took a bit, as the Feautos renovated a portion of their garage to fashion the salon. Feauto said she learned a lot from her father during that project. While they subcontracted a few parts of the construction, such as drywall and electric, Feauto and her father undertook much of the work on their own.

            Feauto, 20, knew she wanted to have her own business from an early age, and she has loved dogs her whole life. She has a quiet and calm demeanor, and describes herself as a creative person who loves reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends. She currently has one dog and one cat, whom she adores.

            She decided to enter dog grooming during her final year of high school, and for a bit, it may have felt like a fever dream as she encountered obstacles to her training. Her initial apprenticeship fell through, and the program she was enrolled in at Iowa Lakes Community College discontinued it only weeks before she started. However, a bit of persistence paid off when she cold-called K9 Designs in Spencer, Iowa.

            Beth Johnson, owner of K9 Designs, was more than happy to take on not only Feauto, but another aspiring groomer as well, Jenna Mantel of Doon, Iowa, last summer. Mantel launched her business mid-April, and was a great person to have as a classmate, according to Feauto. They were able to bounce ideas off each other, or ask questions or bring up experiences the other didn't think of.

            Johnson's employee, Hope, had gone through the Iowa Lakes curriculum in 2021, and between the two of them, they designed an 8-week training program that included not only proper breed cutting styles and bathing options but areas of study such as the life cycles of fleas, biohazards, shop cleaning methods, and more.

two females in purple scrub tops holding certificates
Feauto, left, completed her grooming certification with K9 Designs out of Spencer, IA. //photo submitted

            "They were able to come up with not only a hands-on curriculum, but also a paper curriculum for me," Feauto said. She pointed out that Johnson's prior experience of working at a veterinary clinic helped increase Johnson's standards for cleanliness, which is important to ensure nothing is shared between canine clients, and she passed that on to Feauto.

            K9 Designs also helped to teach different cut styles, such as how to shape the fur for different breeds. While Feauto said she is still gaining some experience in that area, Johnson said she does a fabulous job.

            Garretson residents must agree, as Feauto is booked out until the end of the month, and she has been quite happy with how well the business is doing so far.

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Jesse James Days is this weekend

            This weekend is Jesse James Days, and there’s a lot to look for!

            On Friday, there will be a ton of activities to choose from.

            The Garretson Scholarship Foundation kicks off its annual golf tournament right away, at 10:00 a.m. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. More details can be found at: https://visitgarretsonsd.com/13th-annual-garretson-community-scholarship-foundation-golf-tournament/

            Starting around 10:00 a.m., The Treasure Chest will be open with specials to shop, the Visitor’s Center at Split Rock Park will be open, and Palisades Art Gallery will be open with a local artists showcase. At noon, head to Humble Hill Winery just north on Hwy 11 for some wine tasting, or at 1:00 p.m. head to the Garretson Community Swimming Pool.

            That evening, activities will include a Cornhole Tournament at the corner of Main and 4th, a Car, Motorcycle & Tractor Show in the Garretson School NE parking lot, Model Train display in the Garretson School Gym (entrance northwest parking lot), Food Stands by the Garretson Historical Society and the Garretson FFA, dinner specials at The Gulch and Sports Cabin, and live entertainment at Main & 3rd Street. More activities will include Goat Yoga at the Main Ave green space next to Rainbow Delight from 7:00-8:00 p.m., an Art Show Opening Party, and Glow Kayaks starting at dusk.

            Saturday will be packed, with the Jesse James Days Road Race 5k/10k/1mi (register here), Pancake Feed from the Garretson Fire Department, and Parade to kick off the morning. Plus, the Garretson Library will be hosting storytime with a camping theme at 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

            Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair will kick off with items such as Sweet Treats and cotton candy, Lee’s Woodwork, hand painted door decor, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, crocheting and knitting, baby blankets and baby items, jewelry, books, Scentsy, hair extensions, Norwex, Crochet blankets/shawls /hats paracord items, HydroJug, and The Sassy Tees (shirts, pot holders, towels, and zipper pouches).

            The Parade will feature floats and tractors, fire trucks and horses, and so much more! But beware, we’ve heard rumors that the infamous Jesse James gang may be aiming to rob the bank, so keep an eye out!

            Inflatables, toddler train rides, swimming, and ice cream treats will appeal to all ages that afternoon, and the Silver Creek Mavericks will entertain with their Old West demonstrations. Plus, the Splitrock Hustlers 4-H will have a petting zoo, the Lions will be giving out free eye exams to those age 18 and under, Kringen Horse & Wagon Rides, and Zion Lutheran Church Youth Group will have their infamous burger booth. These activities will all be at the Jaycees Sports Complex off Center and Essex St from noon until 3. If you wish to ride a fire truck or travel between the ball fields and downtown, hitch a ride with the Garretson Fire Department Shuttle.

            That evening, head downtown for great food at the Sports Cabin or The Gulch and stick around for the street dance, starting at 8:00 p.m. with 10 Miles from Nowhere. Wristbands will be $15 each for entry.

            On Sunday, the fun continues with fishing as Father’s Day Fishing happens at Palisades State Park and the FFA Fishing Derby is held at Split Rock Park, and gather as a community to worship at the Community Church Service hosted by the folks from United Church of Garretson and Zion Lutheran Church. Get your noon meal and activities with the residents of Palisade Healthcare as they host a hot dog grill out on the Palisade Healthcare lawn starting at 11:00 a.m. Cap off the Jesse James Days activities with the Blue Jays baseball game at 2:00 p.m. and Arts and Crafts at Split Rock Park at 3:00 p.m.

            The full schedule can be found at VisitGarretsonSD.com/jessejamesdays. Join us for a great time, we look forward to seeing you around town this weekend!

Food Pantry needs milk money!

            The Milk Fund has run dry!,” said Food Pantry Coordinator Kris Frerk to the Gazette this week.

“The Milk fund was started September 2018 by Brian and Heather Howe and since then we have given away 6,062 gallons of milk! It’s impressive, just think the business that has given the store, city and state tax paid on that, not to mention the nourishment for many families. People can purchase 1+ gallons at the register and it goes into the milk fund. The Garretson food pantry also pays for milk money for children that don't have funds for milk break at the school. That is some real money. At $4 per gallon, times 6,062 that equals $24,258. Bravo and hurray! Garretson is Good and so is God!  We hand out these coupons out at pantry visits and in the weekly backpacks that get sent out with kids at school. Please support this important program!”

Fiegen at Dakota News Now Media Camp

            If you watched Dakota News Now or KSFY recently, you might have seen a new, but familiar face behind the anchors’ desk. Gracie Fiegen of Garretson, with co-anchor Ellie Holdhusen of Vermillion were the hosts of the show (pictured here). Fiegen was part of the 2024 Media Camp, which is a joint venture between the Washington Pavilion and Dakota News Now to provide local students an opportunity to experience what it is like to work on a real working TV newsroom and that culminates in a real news broadcast. Her broadcast aired during the 5 p.m. broadcast on DNN and the 6 p.m. broadcast on KSFY, on Friday, June 7th.

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            If you’ve seen Fiegen on stage locally at all, you know she has a commanding stage presence, so she took to the air waves like a duck to water. Another local student, Sarah Prohl, from the Hills/Beaver Creek area, was the weatherman for the segment and also did a great job.

            President and General Manager of Dakota News Now, Jim Berman had this to say about the camp and the campers. He specifically shared this viewer comment:

            We wanted to make sure KSFY knew how much we enjoyed the young people’s News Cast!

They all did a fantastic job and we can see some future news/weather personalities!

             “These students have been terrific to work with,” Berman said. “All in all, it was a fantastic experience for the kids.”

            The staff roster for the broadcast was as follows:

            Anchor Team (5:25pm and 6:25pm): Ellie Holdhusen (Vermillion) 9th Grade & Gracie Fiegen (Garretson) 11th Grade.

            Weather: Alena Sweets (Sioux Falls—Home Schooled) 10th Grade 5:25pm  & Sarah Prohl (Hills-Beaver Creek) 11th Grade 6:25pm

            Reporters: Emily Perez (Roosevelt-CTE) 10th Grade 5:25pm, Jaxon Scheff (Montrose) 9th Grade 6:25pm, Jasmin Albeno (Roosevelt-CTE) 10th Grade 6:25pm.

            Director 5:25pm and 6:25pm: Alex Antrobus (Jefferson-CTE) 12th Grade.

            If you missed this newscast, you can watch it online by following these links below: https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/06/07/media-camp-2024-wraps-up-watch-campers-friday-newscasts/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKLAnmPeSCBcCQU48vahXgw

Auditor’s office will do hand-counting audit of all primary election ballots

By Dave Baumeister

County correspondent

SIOUX FALLS – On Monday, June 10, Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson told the county canvassing board that, while the election day process was conducted by the usual tabulating machines, in a state ordered audit, her office will hand count 100% of the county ballots from the June 4 primary.

Anderson at podium
Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson

The canvassing board, which would usually just be the Minnehaha County Commission was slightly different this time.

Only two commissioners could take part in the canvass, as Joe Kippley and Dean Karsky each had conflicts of interest, and Gerald Beninga was not available.

In their places were former commissioners Jeff Barth and Cindy Heiberger, as well as sitting Sioux Falls City Councilman Alex Jensen.

This election was also the first time that there would be an election hand-count audit, as per state legislative action earlier this year.

The legislature is requiring an audit of votes by hand for at least 5% of a county’s vote totals.

And part of that requirement is that the precincts audited must have a minimum of 100 ballots cast.

Anderson said that although the election went very well, the voter turn-out was extremely low, at around 9% of eligible voters.

And because of that, many precincts had fewer than the required 100 votes. So to meet the state requirements there would have to be an audit of around 25% of the vote.

She added that over the previous weekend, she thought about it, and figured if they were going to put things in place to hand count 25% of the vote, they might as well count 100% of the county’s votes.

Anderson explained that as long as this was under-budget for her office, it was within her discretion to do so.

And to help with the financial end of things, she referred to some savings in the auditor’s office, some reimbursement from the state for part of the count, and that she has a number of volunteers to help with the counting process.

Even though the canvassing board had several questions about the process, none of the members objected, but again, Anderson was not looking for approval. She just wanted to explain the process that she felt was a logical step to the already state-mandated audit.

Other than that, the canvassing itself was done in a normal manner, adding in just a few votes for people who had voted on provisional ballots.

Board members also had questions about 132 absentee ballots that were disqualified by one precinct.

The ballots in question all fell into the category of coming from local campgrounds or post box businesses where no records could be found that the voter had lived that address more than the 30 days annually that is required by the state, if at all.

That precinct committee agreed that since the addresses could not be connected to any regular residential voter, they would be disallowed.

All in all, there were 11,062 votes cast on election day, and another 2,006 absentee ballots.

RASDAK Returns to cheers and hi-fives!

male in green bicycle jersey riding past children and giving hi-fives
//Garrick A Moritz, Gazette

After 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7th, after their cross-state sojourn, the RASDAK riders came back to Garretson and were greeted with cheers and high fives as students from the Blue Dragon Academy turned out with other well wishers to welcome them back and congratulate them on their trek.

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