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The regular meeting of the Town of Artesian Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Travis King at the Artesian Community Center with Council Members Candi Danek and Mike Salathe present. Also present was Finance Officer MaKenna Hertel. Present for public participation were Kaleigh Zoss, Daryl and Kelsey Kaiser

Public Participation – D. and K. Kaiser inquired about purchasing property next to them. 

Motion by Danek, seconded by Salathe, to approve the agenda.Motion carried. Motion by Danek, seconded by Salathe to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2023, financial reports and vouchers as presented; motion carried.  

Xcel Energy, Utilities $1,082.45

Hertel, Makenna, Payroll $646.45

Zens, Daryl, Payroll $132.98

Fridley, Tom, Payroll $79.74

Salathe, Michael, Payroll $137.14

IRS, Payroll $663.55

Artesian Fire Department, Rent $125.00

Dawson Construction Inc., Streets $1,588.00

Dawson Construction Inc., Streets $1,269.44

The Sharp Law Firm, Fees $625.02

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $279.39

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $44.09

South Dakota Department of Revenue, License $150.00

CAN Surety, Services $556.50

South Dakota Municipal League, Services $188.33

Local Lumber, Materials $55.80

Old Business:

Streets – Discussion was held on getting gravel for next spring. Discussion was held on the lagoon. The Board discussed the pool/campground, making sure lines have been drained. Discussion was held on nuisance properties. 

New Business:

Motion by Danek, seconded by Salathe, to join the South Dakota Municipal Membership; motion carried.  Discussion was held on the camping ordinance fee. 

There being no further business brought before the council, motion by Danek, seconded by Salathe, to adjourn; motion carried.

MaKenna Hertel

Town of Artesian

Finance Officer

Travis King

Council Member

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The Woonsocket School District School Board attained an honor for their work during the 2022-23 school year.

The Woonsocket School District School Board earned a Silver Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota’s board recognition program: ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead and honors the work of school boards who strived to enhance their knowledge base for effectively serving students.

By participating in ASBSD activities, training opportunities and demonstrating leadership at the local, state and national level, school boards accumulated points throughout the previous school year. To earn the Silver Level award, the Woonsocket School District School Board accumulated 350 or more ALL points.

“The Woonsocket School District School Board put in a tremendous effort during the 2022-23 school year to achieve the Silver level ALL award and we’re thrilled to honor them for their dedication,” ASBSD Executive Director Dr. Douglas R. Wermedal said.

“The board’s efforts will undoubtedly benefit the district’s students, staff and community.”

The Woonsocket School District School Board received their ALL plaque in September.

In the seventh year of the program, 90 public school boards – the second most in the history of the program – earned an ALL award.

“Congratulations to the school boards who earned this distinction and thank you for your commitment to enhancing public education locally and statewide,” Wermedal said.

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Local farmers Adolf Zoss and Robert Hetland each recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Friends of Sanborn County 4-H to use towards the 4-H Building Addition Project.

Construction is underway to double the size of the 4-H building with a 104’ x 60’ addition. The addition will have a tremendous impact for Sanborn County 4-H, schools and community organizations and activities. The injection of $10,000 from the Bayer Fund grants is a tremendous showing of support to the future of Sanborn County.

Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded nearly $65 million to nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the worthiest causes.

Dedicated to making a difference in rural farming communities, the Grow Communities program asks farmers across the country to participate by nominating nonprofit organizations with resources to strengthen their local communities. Last August, farmers entered for the chance to direct a $5,000 Grow Communities donation to a local eligible nonprofit of their choice. Farmers have directed donations to food banks, emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others that reflect the spirit and support the vibrancy of rural America.

“Bayer Fund is proud to work side-by-side with farmers to identify local eligible nonprofit organizations that are able to provide their residents with solutions that leave a lasting impact,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president.

To learn more about how America’s Farmers are making an impact, visit www.AmericasFarmers.com.

About Bayer Fund

Bayer Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing funding for food and nutrition, education and community development projects.

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