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Letcher Town Board proceedings

October 17th, 2016

Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman, Knutson, and Meier in attendance.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the October 7th, 2016, minutes as read.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve to pay Jim Fridley $200.00 a month to do the water sampling and sending it in, and to pay Jim Fridley $15.00 to go to classes to update his certification.  He will be needing approximately 16 hours of class time.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve to hire Jesse Casillas to read the water meters for $75.00 a month. Jesse will be starting in October 2016.
Old Business:
Discussion was held on water meters that had been turned on recently and turned off.
Discussion was held on nuisances.
New Business:
Discussion was held on the new water application that was received by new homeowners.
The restrooms at the ballpark and at Rossy Park have been closed for the season.
Financials:
The budget has been completed and was sent to the Sanborn Weekly Journal to be published.
Discussion was held on past due accounts.
Workman’s Comp Audit has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th, 2016.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
WATER/SEWER: IRS $928.72 – for payroll quarterly taxes; Dakota Pump $81.63 – Float Change Out at the lift station; Hoffman Digging and Well Repair $2,054.38 – Water Meters & Read Outs and Quantity 12 just of antifreeze; Ed Hoffman $157.23 – payroll for lift station, lagoon, blowing out water lines in the restrooms at ballpark and Rossy Park, and helping locate;
General: Larry Lyle $60.03 – mowing for the town; Ed Hoffman $216.64 mosquito spraying; Albert J. Selland & Sons $1,500.00 – blading the streets; Morgan Theeler $465.94 – meeting with the town lawyer (nuisances, lease agreements, and telephone conference); Renee Farmer $300.00 – cleaning Community Center (June 1st – Oct. 9th); Sanborn Weekly Journal $163.57 – advertising meeting minutes; IRS $972.40 – payroll quarterly taxes.
The next board meeting will be held on November 8th and November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the City Office.
Angie Meier
Finance Officer

Woonsocket School Board proceedings

UNAPPROVED MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on November 15th, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the library/media center of the Woonsocket School.  The meeting was held on this date/time due to a conflict with a Board Members schedule and the fall concert.  Members attending were: Lisa Snedeker, Jodi Doering, Todd Olinger and Gary Steichen. Jason White was absent.  Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Paula Lynch, Lynn Klaas and Chris Selland.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Jodi Doering, the Board approved the meeting agenda with two additional items to come before the Board.  Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular board meeting held on October 10th, 2016, were approved as presented on a motion by Jodi Doering, seconded by Gary Steichen. Motion carried.
On a motion by Gary Steichen, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the claims presented and the October 2016 financial report as follows, motion carried.
GENERAL FUND Beginning balance: $1,071,692.05; Add receipts:  Taxes $18,012.07; Interest $443.97; Other local $1,632.64; State $65,546.00; Federal $0.00;   Total to be accounted for:  $1,157,326.73; less disbursements $175,949.39;  Cash balance: $981,377.34;  Fund Balance: $981,377.34.
CAPITAL OUTLAY Beginning balance: $629,749.53; Add receipts: Taxes $11,743.81; Other local  $0.00;  Federal  $0.00;  Total to be accounted for:  $641,493.34;  less disbursements $59,585.44;   Cash balance: $581,907.90;  Fund balance:  $581,907.90.
SPECIAL EDUCATION  Beginning balance: $376,090.04; Add receipts: Taxes $5,905.77; Other Local  $0.00;  State $0.00;  Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $381,995.81;  less disbursements $17,912.29; Cash balance: $364,083.52; Fund balance: $364,083.52.
PENSION Beginning balance:  $208,453.41; Add receipts:  Taxes $1,759.74; Other Local $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $210,213.15; less disbursements $0.00; Cash balance: $210,213.15; Fund balance: $210,213.15.
FOOD SERVICE Beginning balance: $24,688.59; Add receipts:  Pupil receipts $8,687.40;  Adult receipts $55.00;  Milk receipts $93.00;  Interest $1.03;  Other local $244.25; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $6,386.60; Total to be accounted for: $40,155.87; less disbursements $11,651.22; Cash  balance: $28,504.65;  Fund balance: $28,504.65.
ENTERPRISE FUND #53  Beginning balance: $37,797.86;  Add receipts: Other local $2,629.53;  Total to be accounted for:  $40,427.39;  less disbursements $1,839.06; Cash balance $38,588.33; Fund balance:  $38,588.33.
TRUST AND AGENCY Beginning balance: $21,367.44; Add receipts: Interest $1.02; Pupil activities $5,343.40;  Total to be accounted for: $26,711.86;  less disbursements $2,603.56; Balance $24,108.30.
Salaries and benefits for the month of October 2016 were as follows:
General Fund: $117,056.77
Special Education: $16,023.76
Enterprise #53: $4,737.14
Food Service: $5,724.53
GENERAL FUND
Associated School Boards of South Dakota, Region Meeting – L. Sndedker $20.00
AT&T, Cellphone $58.22
Automatic Building Controls, Batteries $122.07
Bakers Design, Flowers – All-State Chorus $47.50
Blackhawk Winterguard, District Contribution $250.00
Brooks Oil, Fuel Oil $1,627.70
Burnison Plumbing & Heating, Thermostats (3) $1,059.00
Chester Area School, On-Line Courses (2) $500.00
City of Woonsocket, Water Service $64.10
Coca-Cola, Water (Five Gallon) – Elementary $15.66
Daily Republic, Request For Qualifications Ad (2) $83.02
DB Electric, Ballasts $565.30
Doering, Jodi, Reimbursement – Associated School Boards of South Dakota Conference Lodging $276.80
Dougherty & Company LLC, Disclosure Services $450.00
East Dakota Educational, Data Dig-Prof. Development Cooperative $600.00
Express 2, Gas – Vehicles/Mini-Buses $240.14
Express Stop, Gas – Vehicles/Mini-Bus $388.51
First National Bank, Gas – All-State/Computer Equipment/Lodging-AR $294.74
Ford Signs, Door Signs $553.50
Hillyard, Custodian Supplies $403.78
Howard, Carrie, Clock/Scorekeeper – Volleybal/Football $150.00
Imagine Learning, Inc., Renewal – Site License – Ell $450.00
[Imprest Fund:
Cash, All-State Chorus – Meal Allowance $224.00
Howard School, Cross-Country Fee $30.00
Highmore-Harrold School, Region Cross Country Fee $53.29
Lieber, Craig, Referee – Fifth/Sixth Basketball $60.00
Schlimgen, Jesse, Referee – Volleyball $80.00
Schlimgen, Joe, Referee/Mileage – Volleyball $108.56
SDSU Music Department, All-State Chorus Practice Session $40.00
US Post Office, Postage Expense $141.00
VonEye, Jordan, Referee – Fifth/Sixth Basketball $60.00
September Claims: 796.85]
JD Enterprises, Gym Floor Refinishing $340.00
Johnson, Danielle, Reimbursement – Ell Workshop $10.00
K&D Busing Inc., Reg. Route/Co-Curr. Route $15,331.84
KO’s Pro Service, Vehicle Maintenance/Tires $415.15
Lehmen’s Tree Service, Tree Removal/Grinding $1,500.00
Lehr, Dave, Monthly Tech Support $125.00
Local Lumber, Shop Supplies-Freshmen Project $372.11
McLeod’s, High School Supplies/Business Office Supplies $145.49
Mid-Central Educational Coop, Distance Education Course (1) $260.00
NASCO, Science Supplies-From Donation $134.57
NorthWestern Public Service, Electric Service $2,633.51
Petty Cash, Postage Expense $1.78
Popplers Music, Vocal Music $81.30
Readers Den, Library Book $14.25
Rodriguez, Armando, Reimbursement – Gas – Pep Grant Conference $31.19
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publications $820.47
Santel Communications, Phone/Cable/Internet/Service $754.94
Sign Pro, Girls Basketball State Banner $258.00
Steffen, Dale, Bus Driver CDL Test – D. Schmiedt $90.00
Waste Management of Wi-Mn, Garbage Service $613.69
Weber, Rodrick, Reimbursement – Coaching Class – First Aid $35.00
West Interactive Services, Schoolreach Messenger Service Corporation $501.75
White, Bobbi, Line Judging – Volleyball/Tournaments $440.00
Woony Foods, Supplies $352.98
Fund Total: $34,279.91
CAPITAL OUTLAY
A&B Business Equipment, Copier Lease $975.58
American Time And Signal, Remote Transmitter/Antenna/Rack $1,576.85
DB Electric, Shop Classroom Work $2,462.75
Midwest Boiler Repair, Boiler Repairs/Compliance $5,000.00
Schmiedt, Darin, Labor/Materials-Shop Classroom $16,909.56
Fund Total: $26,924.74
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Avera St. Lukes, Client Services $816.60
Parent/Guardian, Parent/Guardian Mileage $361.20
Lifequest, Client Services $516.77
SD Department of Human Services, Client Servivces-Non-Federal Match $1,434.71
Fund Total: $3,129.28
FOOD SERVICE
Buhls Dry Cleaning, Laundry Service $14.60
Child And Adult Nutrition, Donated Food Processing $79.74
Earthgrains Company, Food $193.68
[Imprest Fund:
School Nutrition Association SD, Conference Fee – J. Bebout $40.00
September Claims: 40.00]
Variety Food, Food/Supplies/Rent $5,879.48
Woony Foods, Supplies $37.04
Fund Total: $6,244.54
Chris Selland gave the financial report.  Superintendent Weber updated the Board about the Power Lifting Club that has been organized by the football coaches.
The Blackhawk Football Team will be re-classified as 11B next year, and we will be trying to develop a new conference.
We have been approached (along with Sanborn Central) by Wessington Springs about the possibility of a school-sanctioned soccer co-op. More research will be done prior to any decisions being made.  Also, congratulations and good luck to the girls volleyball team and coaches.
Principal Paula Lynch advised that we are undergoing a Title 1 review this year.
Also, thanks to Mrs. Delvaux and the sixth graders for the inspiring Veterans Day program held on November 10th.
We would also like to thank the students and community for raising approximately $1,400.00 through their “penny wars” competition. This money will be used to help offset travel expenses to bring local deployed soldiers home for Christmas.
On a motion by Jodi Doering, with a second by Gary Steichen, the Board approved the second reading of the 100 and 200 series updates for the school board policy manual.  Motion carried.
Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Jodi Doering, to approve the first reading of the 300 series updates for the school board policy manual. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Jodi Doering, with a second by Gary Steichen, to approve Craig Lieber as Seventh and eighth grade boys basketball coach effective this year with a wage of $1,650, and to also approve the resignation of Dayna Rodriguez as seventh and eighth girls basketball coach, effective also this year. The Board would like to thank Ms. Rodriguez for her coaching services.
Motion was made by Jodi Doering, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve payment to Darin Schmiedt of $16,909.56 for the bill for the shop classroom renovation project started this summer and recently completed, and also payment of $5,000.00 to Midwest Boiler for boiler repairs (these repairs were necessary before the boiler could be certified by the inspection agency). Motion carried.
Motion was made to approve a change in the referee pay for fifth/sixth basketball from $15.00 per game to $20.00 per game, effective with the 2016-2017 school year. This motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Jodi Doering. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Gary Steichen, with a second by Jodi Doering, to approve $250.00 to the Blackhawk Winterguard Trust and Agency account to help offset expenses and entry fees for the group.  Motion carried.
Motion was made by Jodi Doering, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve G&R Controls as design/build contractor for the elementary/gymnasium heating project slated for this summer.  No other companies submitted an application on or before the due date of 12:00 p.m. on November 15, 2016. Motion carried. G&R Controls will now submit a variety of proposals with estimates to the district, and once an option is chosen, they will let bids for the project.  Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the November 15th, 2016 regular board meeting of the Woonsocket Board of Education was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. on a motion by Gary Steichen, with a second by Jodi Doering. Motion carried.
CRYSTAL A.                 SELLAND
Business Manager
LISA SNEDEKER
Vice – Chair

Marlene Wermers

Sioux Falls

Marline obit pic 14    Marlene F. Wermers, 78, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Mitchell, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at her home after an extended illness.
Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, Nov. 17, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with a 7 p.m. prayer service was Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.
Marlene, daughter of Raphael and Lucile (Todhunter) Vermeulen, was born June 22, 1938, in Mitchell. She grew up on the family farm near Letcher and attended country school. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and, after completing her education, was employed at St. Joseph Hospital in the records department.
Marlene married Robert Wermers on Nov. 12, 1960, in Letcher and celebrated 56 years of marriage. The couple made their home in Mitchell, where Marlene was a homemaker and raised their children. They enjoyed camping and then living on Lake Mitchell, where they spent endless hours on the pontoon entertaining family and friends. In 2007, they moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to family.
Marlene’s greatest pleasures were spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid shopper and enjoyed attending movies, going to casinos and wintering in Arizona with Bob.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Wermers of Sioux Falls; three children, Kathy (Paul) Leutjen of Sioux Falls, Brad (Julie) Wermers of Brookings, and Kevin (Mickey) Wermers of Telluride, Colo.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Patricia Hoffman of Mitchell.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Raphael and Lucile; a sister, Joyce Smith; and an infant son, Brian.

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