Notice is hereby given that a teleconference hearing will be held with the Sanborn County Planning and Zoning Board at 9:10 a.m. on May 4th, 2020, in the Commissioner’s room on the second floor of the Sanborn County courthouse in Woonsocket.

Meeting is to discuss a Variance regarding Section 515, Minimum Yard Requirements. Section 515 states There shall be a side yard and a rear yard not less than seventy-five (75) feet. A request of a side yard of twenty (20) feet and a rear yard of forty (40) feet for an accessory building is being presented for Lot 1, a replat of Kilcoin Addn., W/2NW/4 exc Lot H1 in Lot 1, 27-107-61.

If you are an interested party wishing to dial in to the meeting, please call the Director of Equalization Office at 605.796.4514 to get the instructions for joining the meeting.

Please call in advance of the hearing time so we can get everyone interested on the call.

Thank you.

Should you have any questions, please call our office at 605.796.4514.

Penny Farris

Zoning Administrator

Sanborn County

The regular meeting of the Woonsocket City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Reider at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020, with the following members present on a conference call: Derek Foos, Garret Foos, Darin Kilcoin, Arin Boschee, Brandon Goergen and Joel Rassel.

Motion by Goergen, seconded by Rassel, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion by G. Foos, seconded by D. Foos, to approve the March 2, 2020, minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by Goergen, seconded by Kilcoin, to approve the March 16, 2020, special meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by D. Foos, seconded by G. Foos, to approve the March 23, 2020, special meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by D. Foos, seconded by G. Foos, to approve the Financial Statement. Motion carried.

Motion by Rassel, seconded by Boschee, to approve the following bills.

Waste Management $9,824.75 Garbage

Santel Communications $256.36 Phone/Computer

Stan Houston $295.00 Shop

Sanborn Weekly Journal $869.93 Publishing

Running Supply $58.99 Shop

Milbank Winwater $38.31 Water

Make It Mine Design $79.34 Parks

McLeods $42.96 Supplies

Mitchell Concrete Products $520.52 Streets

Larson & Nipe $50.00 Professional

Honda of Mitchell $59.80 Parks

Hawkins $25.00 Water

Farmers Alliance $925.01 Utilities

Express Stop $33.00 Shop

Express 2 $693.57 Shop

Doug’s Custom Paint & Body $686.93 Parks

Public Health Lab $28.00 Water

Colonial Research $2,185.21 Sewer

AmeriPride Service $151.49 Shop

Michael Todd $603.02 Shop

Menards $25.98 Shop

Department of Revenue $230.24 Sales Tax

First National Bank $2,090.42 Payroll Tax

South Dakota Retirement $497.76 Retirement

NorthWestern Energy $3,260.17 Utilities

OLD BUSINESS

Weber informed the council that Maguire Iron would be in town next week to fix the mixer pump in the watertower.

Weber clarified information about the Election. Due to everyone running unopposed, the elected council members will take their oath before the new business at the May meeting. 

Council discussed the campground and bathhouse.

Council discussed the pool repairs.

Council discussed streets. 

NEW BUSINESS

Council discussed the Library. It was agreed to run as normal with 12 hours a week.

Council discussed free dump at the dumpground. The dumpground will be open the month of May during regularly scheduled times for free dump for the citizens of Woonsocket. Five dollars will be collected for white goods, and contractors will still be required to pay.

Council discussed Community Wide Cleanup. It will be scheduled for May 14 with May 21 for the rain date.

Weber discussed the annual report. Motion by Goergen, seconded by Kilcoin to approve the annual report. Motion carried.

Council discussed the Fourth of July. Discussion will continue to happen.

Motion by Kilcoin, seconded by Rassel, to approve the following resolution to follow the recommendations laid out by the Governor’s Emergency Declaration. Roll Call Vote: D. Foos – Yes, G. Foos – Yes, Rassel – Yes, Kilcoin – Yes, Boschee – Yes, Goergen – Yes.

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, 

SOUTH DAKOTA

RESOLUTION 2020-02

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus COVID-19 disease to be a pandemic; and 

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a national emergency; due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic; and 

WHEREAS, on April 3, 2020, the Governor of the State of South Dakota has declared a public health emergency caused by the impending threat of COVID-19 to the people of this state and the public’s peace, health and safety; and WHEREAS, on April 13, 2020, the Woonsocket City Council met during the regularly scheduled meeting at 7:15 p.m. to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and local public health issues and considerations, and take further action relating to the COVID-19 pandemic; and, 

WHEREAS, on April 13, 2020, the Woonsocket City Council approved Resolution 2020-02, declaring the existence of a health emergency in the City of Woonsocket as a result of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, SDCL §9-32-1 gives a municipal governing body power to do what may be necessary or expedient for the promotion of health and suppression of disease. 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOONSOCKET, SOUTH DAKOTA, PURSUANT TO SDCL §9-32-1 AND THE POLICE POWERS GRANTED BY STATUTE, THAT DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR RAPID COMMUNITY SPREAD AND TRANSMISSION OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS, IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS REQUIRED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE, IT SO HEREBY DECLARED AND ORDERED, AS FOLLOWS: , 

1. Restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, and other places of public accommodation offering food and beverage are closed for dine-in customers and guests and for on-premises consumption; and, if able, are restricted and limited to curbside, drive-thru, takeout, and delivery services. The following exclusions apply: institutional or in-house food cafeterias that serve residents, employees, and clients of businesses, child care facilities, hospitals, assisted living, and long-term care facilities.

2. The following commercial establishments and places of public accommodation shall be and are hereby closed to ingress, egress, use, and occupancy by members of the public:

a. Bars, taverns, and other places of public accommodation offering alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

b. Indoor and outdoor performance venues, and museums. 

c. Gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, indoor sports facilities, indoor exercise facilities, exercise studios, and spas. However, such facilities may operate with ten (10) or fewer total persons inside the facility at any time, by appointment only, and such premises not open for walk-in business. 

d. Arcades, bowling alley, and other similar recreational or entertainment facilities, including casinos. 

3. This Order does not prohibit an employee, contractor, vendor, or supplier of a place of public accommodation from entering, exiting, using, or occupying that place of public accommodation in their professional capacity. 

4. The restrictions imposed by this Order do not apply to any of the following: 

a. Places of public accommodation that offer food and beverage not for on-premises consumption, including grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, pharmacies, drug stores, and food pantries, other than those portions of the place of public accommodation subject to the requirements of section; 

b. Health care facilities, child care facilities, residential care facilities and congregate care facilities. 

However, owners, operators, and managers of such are strongly encouraged to implement CDC recommendations, to include social distancing and sanitization guidelines, in their place of business, until the expiration of this emergency order. 

5. For purposes of this Order, “place of public accommodation” means a business, or an educational, refreshment, entertainment, or recreation facility, or an institution of any kind, whether licensed or not, whose goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations are extended, offered, sold, or otherwise made available to the public. 

6. All other businesses not mentioned in this order are strongly encouraged to implement CDC recommendations, to include social distancing and sanitation guidelines in their place of business, until the expiration of this emergency order.

7. This Order does not alter any of the obligations under law of an employer affected by this Order to its employees or to the employees of another employer. 

8. That any violation of this Resolution and Order shall be punishable as a Class II Misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $500 and or 30 days in jail or both for each violation.

9. That this resolution is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of the City of Woonsocket, South Dakota and shall become effective immediately upon passage.

10. This Order shall take effect April 13, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. and continue until 2:00 a.m. on May 5, 2020; unless extended or terminated by further resolution.

AND I DO FURTHER PROCLAIM, that public notice of this resolution shall be given to and filed with the City Finance Officer of the City of Woonsocket. ADOPTED and SIGNED this 13th day of April, 2020.

Richard Reider

Mayor

ATTEST:

Tara Weber

City Finance

Council discussed adopting a COVID-19 Ordinance in accordance with the resolution. Motion by G. Foos, seconded by Boschee to approve the first reading of Ordinance 20-01 regulating activity during the State Of South Emergency Declaration. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: D. Foos – Yes, G. Foos – Yes, Rassel – Yes, Kilcoin – Yes, Boschee – Yes, Goergen – Yes.

Council discussed Summer Help. Discussion will continue next month.

With no further business to be discussed, motion by Kilcoin, seconded by Goergen, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 

Richard Reider

Mayor

(SEAL) 

Tara Weber

Finance Officer

The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on April 13th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. via a Zoom remote platform in order to comply with social distance recommendations.  The meeting ID was posted in the regular posting site and sent out to district patrons receiving announcements.   Members attending were:  Jason White, Neal Hiemstra, Lisa Snedeker, Todd Olinger and Jodi Doering.  Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Jason Bruce, Bev Dunn, and Chris Selland. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Neal Hiemstra, 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 March  9th, 2020, were approved as presented on a motion by Jodi Doering seconded by Lisa Snedeker. Motion carried.  

On a motion by Jodi Doering, seconded by Neal Hiemstra, the Board approved the claims presented and the March 2020   financial report as follows; motion carried:

GENERAL FUND, Beginning balance: $581,344.46; Add receipts: Taxes $16,791.38; Interest $643.27; Other local $907.72;  State $97,676.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $697,362.83; less disbursements, $209,652.67; Cash balance: $487,710.16; less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00;  plus accounts receivable $0.00;  Fund balance: $487,710.16.

CAPITAL OUTLAY, Beginning balance:  $996,292.41; Add receipts: Taxes $21,001.30;  Other local $0.00;  Federal $0.00.  Total to be accounted for: $1,017,293.71;  less disbursements $1,419.89;   Cash balance: $1,015,873.82;  less accounts payable $0.00 Fund balance: $1,015,873.82.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, Beginning balance: $444,252.97; Add receipts: Taxes $12,776.50; Other local  $89.00;  State $0.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $457,118.47; less disbursements $29,033.90; Cash balance: $428,084.57; Less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00;  Fund balance: $428,084.57.    

FOOD SERVICE, Beginning balance: $103,580.84; Add receipts: Pupil receipts $5,141.85;  Adult receipts $200.00; Milk receipts $0.00;  Interest $4.19; Other local  $0.00; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $8,576.09; Total to be accounted for: $117,423.17;  less disbursements $15,529.65; Less refund $79.80; Cash  balance: $101,893.52; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00: Fund balance: $101,893.52.   

ENTERPRISE FUND #53, Beginning balance: $128,234.46;  Add receipts: Other local $0.00; Total to be accounted for:  $128,234.46; less disbursements $9,092.42; Cash balance: $119,142.04; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $119,142.04. 

TRUST AND AGENCY, Beginning balance: $27,120.32; Add receipts: Interest $1.12; Pupil activities $3,028.40; Total to be accounted for: $30,149.84; less disbursements $4,374.85; Fund balance: $25,774.99.

Salaries and benefits for the month of March 2020 were as follows:

General Fund: $170,120.76    

Special Education: $25,666.05

Enterprise #53: $8,810.21

Food Service: $7,337.75

GENERAL FUND                            

FIRST NATIONAL BANK – VISA, SUPPLIES $313.02

AT&T, CELLPHONE $84.35

AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS, FIRE SYSTEM ANNUAL MAINTENANCE $1,220.00

BOOK SYSTEMS, LIBRARY SITE LICENSE $995.00

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, WATER SERVICE $43.10

CREATIVE PRINTING, PARKING LOT BANNERS $285.76

CREATIVE PRODUCTS SOURCING INC. – DARE,  DARE MEDALLIONS/PRIZE $40.60

DAKOTA RECOGNITION/JOSTENS, GRADUATION MEDALS $150.32

DICK’S WELDING, SCRAP STEEL FOR WELDING CLASS $100.00

ELDRIDGE, DRAMA SCRIPTS 341.70

EXPRESS 2, GAS – MINI-BUSSES $389.23

EXPRESS STOP, GAS – VEHICLES/MINI-BUS $104.45

FORUM COMMUNICATIONS, BID ADVERTISEMENT $81.54

FOXLEY, MICA, REIMBURSEMENT – GUIDANCE RESOURCES $30.68

GRAVES IT SOLUTIONS, SERVER REMOTE SUPPORT $50.00

HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS INC., CHENILLE LETTERS – CO-CURRICULAR $463.50

HILLYARD, CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES $1,320.38

HOWARD, CARRIE, SHOT CLOCK (2) – AT JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN GAME $60.00

[IMPREST FUND:

US POST OFFICE, POSTAGE EXPENSE $165.00

TOTAL MARCH IMPREST CLAIMS: 165.00]

INSTRUMENTALIST COMPANY, MUSIC AWARDS $81.00

K & D BUSING INC., REGULAR ROUTE/CO-CURRICULAR ROUTE $14,701.04

LEHR, DAVE, TECH SUPPORT FEE $150.00

LOCAL LUMBERSHOP, SUPPLIES $29.45

MENARDS, CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES $367.66

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL, SHARED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH $21,886.23

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, ELECTRIC SERVICE $6,097.31

PETTY CASH, POSTAGE EXPENSE $32.65

QUILL CORPORATION, SUPPLIES/MANILLA ENVELOPES $410.51

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES $87.00

SANBORN WEEKLY JOURNAL, PUBLICATIONS $257.69

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/CABLE/INTERNET $176.41

SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, LICENSE PLATE RENEWALS $44.35

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, RULEBOOKS $18.00

SELLAND, CRYSTAL , REIMBURSEMENT – POSTAGE EXPIRATION $28.75

SPORTBOARDZ, BASKETBALL BOARD UPDATES $10.00

WALMART, SUPPLIES $376.40

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN, GARBAGE SERVICE $414.00

WOONY FOODS, SUPPLIES $90.13

Fund Total: $51,497.21

CAPITAL OUTLAY

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, COPIER LEASE $1,370.42

Fund Total: $1,370.42

SPECIAL EDUCATION

FIRST NATIONAL BANK, SUPPLIES $15.92

LIFEQUEST, CLIENT SERVICES $669.91

SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CLIENT SERVICES $1,890.87

Fund Total: $2,576.70

FOOD SERVICE                            

FIRST NATIONAL BANK – VISA, SUPPLIES $105.41

BUHLS DRY CLEANING, LAUNDRY SERVICE $20.00

CHILD AND ADULT NUTRITION, FOOD $433.60

EARTHGRAINS COMPANY, FOOD $211.54

GENERAL FUND, S/H/B/ PRE-K/RECEIPTED TO FS IN ERR $50.00

GRASSEL, LUCI, REIMBURSEMENT – SACK LUNCH SUPPLIES $428.80

MIDWEST FIRE, KITCHEN SUPPRESSION SYSTEM  SERVICE $181.00

US FOODS, FOOD, SUPPLIES,DISHWASHER RENT $9,623.40

WALMART, SUPPLIES $141.00

WOONY FOODS, SUPPLIES $449.64

WORDWARE, ANNUAL SOFTWARE LICENSE FEE $1,512.00

Fund Total: $13,156.39

Chris Selland gave the financial report and advised that auditing firm Schoenfish and Company had picked up the required records for the 2018-2019 audit and, due to precautionary measures, had taken them back to their office to perform the audit. Health insurance rate increases have not yet been determined, and the anticipated increase to state aid to education will be subject to a special legislative session scheduled for June.

Superintendent Weber advised that spring sports (as per the SDHSAA) and school activities sponsored by the school have been canceled as per school board consensus. The play that has been purchased will be performed next spring and he is in the process of planning for a safe graduation ceremony and will be in discussion with the seniors about the plan and any ideas they may have.

A decision has not been made yet as per drivers education as there may be options to still hold the class.   Also, summer library hours/summer reading program may be able to continue as normal or with a degree of modification, this also will be determined at a later date.

Superintendent Weber advised that he is recommending that the last day of school be changed to May 15th as to end  things on a Friday with a plan for students to turn in laptops/books in a safe manner.  Virtual classes for grade seven through 12 students will begin on Tuesday, April 14th, and these will allow for the students to hold an on-line class with all students assigned to that class together, with attendance procedures applying. 

FFA Advisor Ms. Ronning is working on some online CDE competitions. Gymnasium floor refinishing is still planned for this summer.  The football practice field/track project is still underway.

Superintendent Weber advised that over 80 percent of our students are taking advantage of the grant-funded free sack lunch/breakfast program provided by the district.   

Board Chair Jason White advised that some of the elementary students/parents may need some additional instruction on signing in to the online classes, and Superintendent Weber advised that he would make sure the teachers send out instructions.

Motion was made by Neal Hiemstra, with a second by Jodi Doering, to approve the resignation of Craig Lieber as the district’s English teacher at the end of the 2019-2020 school term. Motion carried. The board would like to thank Mr. Lieber for his service to the district for the past ten years.  

Motion was made by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve the freezer/remodel  (walk-in freezer included) project bid from Chad Eagle Construction in the amount of $61,600.00. Two sealed bids were received – $61,600.00 from Chad Eagle Construction and $73,399.00 from Todd O. Brueske Construction, both bids were accompanied by the appropriate bid bonds. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Jodi Doering, with a second by Neal Hiemstra, to approve Crystal Lammey as the new part-time Title 1 aid effective with the 2020-2021 school year.  Motion carried.

It was moved by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Neal Hiemstra, to approve Kelsey Van Loh as the new 2020-2021 English teacher. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Jodi Doering, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve a change in the 2019-2020 school calendar moving the last day of school from Tuesday, May 19th, to Friday, May 15th. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Neal Hiemstra, with a second by Jodi Doering, to approve contract payout in June for Rosemarie Delvaux due to retirement. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger with a second by Jodi Doering to approve payment of all spring/summer activity stipends, district-run mini-bus route, and employees regularly scheduled time/hours for the remainder of the school year. Payments for spring activities/bus route/hourly Title 1 aid will be paid on the May 1st pay period and summer activities (drivers ed/summer library – whether they are able to be completed or not) will be paid at their regular times/regular rates during the summer. Motion carried.

There being no further business to come before the board, the April 13th, 2020, regular board meeting of the Woonsocket Board of Education was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. on a motion by Neal Hiemstra, with a second by Jodi Doering.  Motion carried.  

JASON WHITE

Chair

CRYSTAL A. SELLAND 

Business Manager