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Wed, 08/19/2009 - 23:09 — CAHeidelberger

 

Minutes of the Lake Herman Sanitary District – Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Approved 2007.05.31
Called to order at 6:30 p.m. at Marlin's Cafe (formerly the F&M) one mile west of Madison, SD.
Present: Larry Dirks, Cory Allen Heidelberger

All actions approved unanimously unless otherwise indicated.

Agenda: approved

Old business: none

 

New Business:

  1. Filling Board Vacancy: The board discussed the continuing vacancy in the board's third seat. The board agreed to seek an interested candidate to appoint to this position.

  2. Revising District Map: The district map on file at the courthouse is outdated and does not reflect the current borders of the district. The board authorized Heidelberger to line up the services of a local surveyor to draw up a revised map aligned with the current tax rolls for the district. The board will submit the new official map to the county by the end of the year.

  3. Establishing Informational Website for the District: Heidelberger proposed establishing a website for the district. The website would include educational materials on lake sanitation, ordinances, announcements, board contact information, and district archives for meeting agendae, minutes, and other documents. A nearby entity has established a similar website for $160 set-up and $60 a year for maintenance. The board approved establishing such a website and authorized Heidelberger to price different service providers and order and set up the website.

  4. Compiling District-wide Septic System Information: Permits and specifications for septic systems are currently in differnt files. The board agreed to compile all existing documents, then contact Banner and Associates in Brookings to request any documentation on existing systems they may have gathered while conducting their feasibility study in 1998-99. The board will then send questionnaires to landowners who have no septic system information on file with the district.

  5. Determining Future Waste Disposal Plans: The board discussed the feasibility of carrying out the long-studied plan for a centralized wastewater disposal system for the district. Heidelberger indicated several drawbacks to pursuing a plan for a centralized sewer system. He noted that the only formal study of the project, done in 1998-99, projected costs at a little over $2,000,000 and would be significantly more now. He said the district may lack the population to make such a project financially feasible, noting that rural areas of comparable size and population density have stuck with decentralized or onsite systems and that onsite systems can be equally effective at less cost. The feasibility study indicated only potential harms, not any linkage to current demonstrated problems with algae or other sanitation issues. Heidelberger expressed concern that a centralized wastewater disposal system might fail to address more significant causes of lake sanitation problems, like phosphorous from fertilizer run-off and sedimentation, and produce no demonstrable improvement in lake sanitation.
    Dirks indicated his continued support for a centralized sewer system. He said such a project will bring an improvement in the quality of life at the lake. A centralized system is more convenient and would permit smaller lot sizes around the lake. Dirks noted that at a study by the board a few years ago found that many residents would like to have such a system.
    Board members agreed that such a project will not take place without funding from federal sources. Board members also agreed that prevention regimes carried out by the board right now, like inspecting new construction, offer reasonable protection of the lake. No action taken; the board agreed to gather information and continue discussion.

  6. Approving Fiscal Year 2007 Budget: Dirks offered treasurer's report, showing the district has $18,225.45 as of 8/28/2006. Heidelberger proposed the following budget:

     

    Revenue

    Taxes:

    $2,000.00

    Inspection Fees:

    $150.00

    Total Revenue:

    $2,150.00

    Expenses

    Liability Insurance:

    $800.00

    Legal Fees:

    $400.00

    Publication Costs:

    $250.00

    Website Costs:

    $200.00

    Meeting Expenses:

    $375.00

    Misc. Fees:

    $125.00

    Total Expenses:

    $2,150.00


    Budget approved: Heidelberger will submit to County Auditor by October 1 deadline.

  7. Setting Next Meeting Time: Board will meet again before the end of the year, date and time to be announced.

Board adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

--Recorded and submitted by Cory Allen Heidelberger