Spencer public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees approved a $2,696.52 payment for 2025 ambulance service in McCook County, denied a foul permit because the resident exceeds the allowed number of chickens, and tabled window replacement for the Community Center until spring. They also approved a Dakota Pump and Control 2025 agreement and gave two part-time employees $350 Christmas bonuses.
- Approved $2,696.52 for 2025 McCook County ambulance service, to be paid in January 2025
- Denied a foul permit because the resident has more chickens than town ordinances allow
- Tabled Community Center window discussion until a spring meeting
- Approved and signed the Dakota Pump and Control 2025 agreement
- Authorized $350 Christmas bonuses for two part-time employees
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees approved the agenda, minutes, finance report, and bills as presented. They tabled discussion about windows for the Community Center until the next meeting. The board also discussed Santa's visit on December 21st and set the next regular meeting for December 12th, 2024.
- Bills approved totaling over $14,000, including $6,403.07 for a door for the community center
- Tabled discussion about windows for the Community Center until next meeting
- Santa scheduled to arrive December 21st with a free will donation community meal from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Next regular meeting set for December 12th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a special meeting to approve insurance quotes from two providers and adopt an ordinance amending accessory use regulations. No public attended. The board accepted quotes from the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance and the South Dakota Municipal League Workers’ Compensation Fund, and passed Ordinance #263 on second reading.
- Approved insurance quote from South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance Liability and Property Pool
- Approved insurance quote from South Dakota Municipal League Workers’ Compensation Fund
- Adopted Ordinance #263 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.03: Accessory Use and Buildings
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees received an insurance quote from the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, with a decision deadline of October 31, 2024, but took no action. They also held a first reading of Ordinance #263 amending Title 10 on additional use regulations and accessory use buildings; no public attended the hearing. A special meeting was scheduled for October 28, 2024, to continue discussions.
- Insurance quote from South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance presented; decision due by Oct 31, 2024
- First reading of Ordinance #263 amending Title 10, Chapter 10.03: Accessory Use and Buildings
- Public hearing on Spencer Regulations for additional use and accessory use buildings — no attendees
- Special meeting scheduled for Oct 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees approved the agenda, minutes, finance report, and bills totaling over $12,000. They discussed nuisance violations for unlicensed vehicles and scheduled a public hearing on zoning regulations and accessory use buildings for October 16th. No decisions were made on insurance quotes or selling a city-owned lot.
- Bills approved totaling $12,000+, including $3,384.73 for CMC Excavation water line repair
- Public hearing set for October 16th on Spencer Zoning Regulations and Accessory Use Buildings
- Discussion of nuisance violations for unlicensed/inoperable vehicles on properties
- Tabled discussion on windows for the Community Center until next meeting
- Discussed potential sale of a small city-owned lot, no decision made
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees approved two ordinances on second reading: one rezoning four lots from General Business to Residential, and another setting appropriations for 2025. They also heard a workers' compensation insurance quote and discussed a new Community Center door and future soup sales.
- Ordinance #261 rezoned Lots 8, 9, 10, & 11, Block 13, Original Town (parcel 20.00.1307) from General Business to Residential
- Ordinance #262 for 2025 appropriations was adopted
- Brad Wilson from workers' compensation fund presented a policy quote and explained rates and discounts
- Bills totaling $35,000+ were approved, including $24,815.14 for Jebro street repair and $2,087.45 for Hanson Rural Water
- Community Center door installation was praised; window replacement tabled
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with no public attendees. They approved routine items, adopted two zoning ordinances (allowing 'shouses' and accessory uses/buildings), held a public hearing on a rezoning, and gave first reading to the 2025 appropriations ordinance. The board also discussed state wastewater inspection recommendations and approved paying bills totaling over $30,000.
- Adopted Ordinance #259 (zoning changes for 'shouses') and #260 (accessory uses/buildings) on second reading
- Public hearing held for Ordinance #261 to rezone Lots 8-11, Block 13 (parcel 20.00.1307) at Wilcox St. and 2nd St. from General Business to Residential
- First reading of Ordinance #262 (2025 appropriations budget)
- Approved payment of bills including $18,648 to Spencer Volunteer Fire Department for PPE reimbursement and $4,751.24 for a water pump
- Discussed DENR wastewater inspection summary with recommended corrective actions
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with no town members in attendance. They approved the agenda, minutes, finance report, and bills, and transferred $18,648 to the Fire Department from a grant. They held a public hearing and first readings for two zoning ordinances (Shouses and Accessory Use and Buildings), discussed flooding and a pump purchase, and set the next meeting for August 12, 2024.
- Approved transfer of $18,648.00 to Fire Department from grant
- First reading of Ordinance #259 (Shouses) and #260 (Accessory Use and Buildings)
- Approved $1,000 donation to South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems
- Approved purchase of a pump for flooding
- Renewed CD for 1 year
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees approved two ordinances allowing medical cannabis dispensaries and establishments, set a $2,500 surety bond (or $500 cash) for moving structures into town to cover street damage, and adopted a resolution updating service rates and fees. They also approved paying bills totaling over $15,000, including $3,500 for Lions Park repairs, and hired Bob Hopper as part-time Co-Zoning Officer for $50 per month.
- Adopted Ordinance #257 (Medical Cannabis Dispensary) and #258 (Medical Cannabis Establishments)
- Set $2,500 surety bond or $500 cash bond for moving structures into town
- Approved Resolution #245 updating service rates and fees
- Paid bills including $3,500 to Loren Eich for Lions Park repairs
- Hired Bob Hopper as part-time Co-Zoning Officer at $50/month
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held its regular May meeting, which included a public hearing on medical cannabis ordinances (no one attended), approval of bills totaling over $24,000, and the reorganization of the board for the new term. The board also approved chip sealing of some streets by McCook County, haying permits, and a bid for picnic shelter repairs at Lions Park.
- Public hearing held on Ordinance #257 (zoning for medical cannabis dispensary) and Ordinance #258 (medical cannabis establishments); first reading of both ordinances
- Approved bills totaling approximately $24,000, including $14,799.50 for insurance and $1,757.70 for water
- Approved McCook County chip sealing of some streets, pending a quote
- Approved Loren Eich's bid for picnic shelter repairs at Lions Park
- Reorganized board: Donna Ruden re-elected President, Ron Reif Vice President; appointed Michael Unke as City Attorney
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees met in a special session and approved Resolution #244, authorizing the town to apply for a US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The resolution was passed unanimously by the three trustees present. No members of the public attended the meeting.
- Approved Resolution #244 for US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held its regular meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, finance report, and a list of bills. The board discussed the Medical Marijuana Establishments Ordinance, the Community Building project, and the possibility of having McCook County chip seal 11 blocks of streets. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024.
- Approved payment of bills totaling over $11,000, including $1,705.05 to Hanson Rural Water, $1,702.05 to US Bank Trust for sewer surcharge, and $1,239.00 to Addy Disposal for garbage collection.
- Discussed the Medical Marijuana Establishments Ordinance, with open meetings planned for next month.
- Tabled the Community Building project until the next regular meeting while getting quotes.
- Discussed having McCook County chip seal 11 blocks of streets, as recommended by Mick Kruetzfelt.
- Discussed rental and cancellation fees at the Event Center, with more discussion planned next month.
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a regular meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, finance report, and payment of bills. They passed resolutions granting a cable TV franchise to Triotel and acknowledging an assignment from Northwestern Corporation to Northwestern Energy. The board also declared surplus property, discussed the community building project, and tabled the medical marijuana ordinance.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $6,000+ including payroll, utilities, and services
- Resolution #242 grants KLC Cable TV Co./Triotel a cable television franchise
- Resolution #243 acknowledges assignment from Northwestern Corporation to Northwestern Energy
- Declared surplus property: garage door, four-wheeler, fuel barrels, playground pieces
- Tabled Medical Marijuana Establishments Ordinance and Community Building project
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees held a routine meeting, approving minutes, reports, and bills. They tabled the Medical Marijuana Establishments Ordinance and Community Building project discussions until the next meeting. The Board also scheduled the Equalization meeting for March 19, 2024.
- Tabled Medical Marijuana Establishments Ordinance pending SECOG updates
- Tabled Community Building project discussion
- Set Equalization meeting for March 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
- Approved bills totaling $8,000+ including payroll, utilities, and services
- Next regular meeting set for March 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting
The Spencer Board of Trustees approved several salary increases, a $300 Christmas bonus for part-time employees, and paid bills totaling over $24,000. They also tabled the Medical Marijuana Establishments Ordinance, the Community Building project, and the Dakota Pump and Control maintenance agreement until the next meeting.
- Approved part-time maintenance wage of $20.00/hour
- Approved cleaning salary of $60.00/month
- Approved part-time finance officer wage of $16.00/hour
- Approved annual salaries: Board President $1,000, Trustees $900
- Approved $300 Christmas bonus for part-time employees