Lawrence County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission approved a supplemental budget for juvenile detention, assigned $3,100,851.13 to the Public Safety and Services Center, and approved several personnel classification changes and a private approach permit. A first reading and public hearing were held for a zoning change, with a second reading scheduled for January 4, 2022. All motions passed unanimously except where noted.

• Approved supplemental budget of $5,700 for General Fund Juvenile Detention (unanimous)
• Assigned $3,100,851.13 to Public Safety and Services Center (unanimous)
• Approved classification changes for five employees to Administrative Secretary G3 or Secretary roles, effective Jan 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Megan Schmit to Secretary G3 at $20.90/hour (unanimous)
• Approved classification change for Keri McPheeters to Correctional Officer I G1 at $19.26/hour (unanimous)
• Approved private approach permit for Kenneth C. Fowler II on Nemo Road (4-1, Deibert nay)
• Authorized Highway Superintendent to sign as Highway Authority on Canyon Bluffs Addition plat, contingent on ROW deed to City (unanimous)
• Approved employee leave donation to Brandon Rosenau and temporary reassignment of Correctional Officer to Deputy Sheriff position (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will consider an amended drug and alcohol policy and various personnel and travel requests. The agenda also includes several staff reports for boundary adjustments, platting, and zoning changes.

• Amended Drug and Alcohol Policy (Resolution 2021-37)
• 2022 SDSU Extension MOU
• 2022 Fair Agreement
• 2022 State Health Nurse Agreement
• Maitland Road manufactured home park change of zoning

The commission approved the amended 2022 annual budget, setting a total tax levy of $12,220,234 (4.152 per thousand). It also adopted a personnel manual amendment banning smoking/vaping in county buildings and restricting medical marijuana use for certain employees. Several plats and permits were approved, and the county moved its primary bank account to First Interstate Bank.

• Adopted amended 2022 annual budget with $12,220,234 tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-37 amending personnel manual (smoking/vaping ban, drug/alcohol policy) (unanimous)
• Approved final boundary plat for Deer Mt Village (4-0, Deibert recused)
• Approved preliminary plat for BH Properties contingent on perc testing (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Caterpillar Backhoe Loader #440 (unanimous)
• Approved $114,800 Brosz Engineering hydraulic design for Nemo Road bridges (unanimous)
• Moved primary bank account to First Interstate Bank (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budgets for Treasurer salary ($5,200) and Rural Access Infrastructure ($4,592.50) (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is meeting for its annual Christmas party on December 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Stadium Sports Grill in Belle Fourche. No official business will be transacted at this gathering. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2022.

• Annual Christmas party at Stadium Sports Grill, 818 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche
• Notice of quorum under SDCL Ch. 1-25-1
• No official business to be transacted
• Next regular meeting set for January 3, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review multiple subdivision plats, a conditional use permit expansion for Coeur Wharf, and a rezoning request. The agenda includes preliminary and final plats for several developments, a zone change from A-1 to RR for New Risk LLC, and a CUP application. These are public hearings and decisions on land use matters.

• Final plat for Spearfish Mt Estates
• Preliminary and final plats for Hubbard, Bouska, and Klein
• Rezoning (COZ #347) for New Risk LLC/Travis Lantis from A-1 to RR on Maitland Rd
• CUP 470 expansion for Coeur Wharf
• Plat for Stone House Enterprises Tracts A-B

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved a preliminary layout plan for the 55-lot Dakota Highlands Estates subdivision, along with several other plats and a conditional use permit. The board also held a discussion on a proposed expansion of the Wharf Mine. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved preliminary layout plan for Dakota Highlands Estates, ~55 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final boundary plat for Deer Mt Village (unanimous)
• Approved exempt, preliminary, and final plats for Ciani Subdivision Tracts A1 & B1 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt and final plats for Hubbard Subdivision Tracts 1A & 1B (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Vinich Lot 2R-1, Apple Springs Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC, Lots 1-4 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for BH Properties LLC, Southridge Estates (5-2; Tysdal, Allen, Whalen, Stone, Schenk in favor; Fuller, Sleep opposed)
• Approved exempt, preliminary, and final plats for Bouska Lot 12A of Paradise Acres (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will review budget supplements, personnel matters for the Sheriff and Planning and Zoning departments, and several land use applications. The agenda also includes highway inspection reports and various pieces of correspondence.

• S and R budget supplement
• Personnel matter regarding the Sheriff
• CUP 469 Schultes RV sites application and site plan
• Variance 195 application for Faye Keith
• 2021 bridge inspection reports for Highway 41-250-268 and Highway 41-120-105

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several action items, including signing onto a state opioid settlement, approving ambulance service agreements with Monument Health and Spearfish, and addressing personnel matters for the States Attorney and Sheriff. The board will also review abatements, cancelled checks, and the auditor's account with the treasurer. The agenda includes multiple highway permits and a jail project schedule, but no specific dollar amounts are listed.

• State opioid settlement sign-on
• 2022 Monument Health ambulance agreement
• Spearfish ambulance agreement
• Personnel items for States Attorney and Sheriff
• Highway permit requests and 5-year plan approval

The Lawrence County Commission approved 2022 liquor license renewals for numerous establishments, including Nemo Mercantile, St. Onge Bar & Grill, and Spearfish Canyon Lodge. The board also approved several preliminary and final plats, including for 4 Bears in the Hills, LLC and Spearfish Mountain Ranch, LLC, and set the bid opening for the Public Safety and Services Center for May 4, 2022. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved 2022 liquor license renewals for multiple establishments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for 4 Bears in the Hills, LLC Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 4 Bears in the Hills, LLC Lot 7A (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary & final plats for Brechtel & McCoy, Ening, Middleton & E2, and Hohn (unanimous)
• Re-approved final plat for Spearfish Mountain Ranch, LLC with conditions (unanimous, Deibert recused)
• Set Public Safety and Services Center bid opening for May 4, 2022 (3-2 vote)
• Approved commercial approach permits for Black Hills Development on North Rochford Road (unanimous)
• Approved magnesium chloride application on Benchmark Road (3-2 vote)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will review several items including a conditional use permit expansion for Coeur Wharf and various plats. The agenda also includes discussions regarding specific zoning and variance requests.

• Conditional Use Permit expansion for Coeur Wharf
• CUP 469 Schultes
• COZ 347 Lantis
• VAR 195 Keith
• Review of various plats

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board denied a final plat for Greenview Estates due to a significant reduction in green space, from 24 to 8 acres. The board approved several other plats, including preliminary and final plats for Apple Springs Phase 2, and approved a conditional use permit for a campground. A variance request was recommended for approval, and a discussion on a proposed mine expansion was held.

• Denied final plat for Greenview Estates (Lots 7A, 8, 9A) due to green space loss (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plat for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC, Phase 2 of Apple Springs Subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC, Lot 7A, Blk 12 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Robert Brechtel and Gary McCoy (exempt, preliminary, final; motions carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Fred Ening (exempt, preliminary, final; motions carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Curtis & Deanna Middleton and E2 LLC (exempt, preliminary, final; motions carried)
• Approved final plat for BH Development LLC, Trailside Addition (motion carried, Stone not voting)
• Approved CUP #469 for Troy Schultes campground (4 RV hookups) with conditions (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items including the agenda, prior minutes, and treasurer's report. Old business includes electrical work related to a grant and a superintendents' meeting, while new business covers the 2022 budget, building upgrades, and a Christmas meeting. The meeting is open to public comment as required by state law.

• Discussion/action on 2022 budget
• Discussion/action on building upgrades
• Discussion/action on electrical work related to a grant
• Discussion/action on superintendents' meeting
• Public comment period (SDCL 1-25-1)

The Butte Lawrence County Fair Board approved the October minutes and treasurer's report, and discussed several items including electrical work, sheep show logistics, and building upgrades. The board voted to table the 2022 fair date survey until the Redwater 4-H Leaders Council makes a decision. The 2022 budget discussion was moved to the January 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved October 4 meeting minutes as printed
• Approved treasurer's report as printed
• Tabled 2022 fair date survey until Redwater 4-H Leaders Council decides (motion by Tom, second by Clair)
• Moved 2022 budget discussion to January 3, 2022 meeting

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative and land-use items. These include the proposed 2022 meeting calendar, county health insurance renewal, a sanitary district annexation resolution, and personnel matters. The board will also review conditional use permits and plats.

• Proposed 2022 County Commission meeting calendar
• County health insurance renewal
• Deer Mountain Sanitary District annexation resolution
• Resolution 2021-33 regarding cancelled checks
• Conditional use permits CUP 467 (RV sites) and CUP 468

The Lawrence County Commission approved two conditional use permits for Muley Hill Lodge, allowing construction of 8 RV campsites and operation of trail rides, sleigh rides, wagon rides, horse boarding, and equestrian events. The board also approved several personnel changes, a 2022 health insurance contract with Wellmark, and multiple plats and right-of-way vacations.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #467 for 8 RV campsites at Muley Hill Lodge (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #468 for equestrian operations at Muley Hill Lodge (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 health insurance contract with Wellmark (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes including new hires and classification changes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-33 canceling 30 outstanding checks totaling $1,196.62 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-31 vacating Stagecoach Trail right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-32 vacating section line right-of-way for Atkins (unanimous)
• Approved multiple preliminary and final plats (unanimous except one 4-1 vote)

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee (Timber Committee) is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on US Forest Service harvest levels. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, plus routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion/action on USFS harvest levels

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board (Invasive Species Management Office) is holding its regular meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, review the 2021 budget, and receive updates on spraying along county roads, DOT, and USFS areas. The board will also discuss the status of a landowner drift complaint and the SD Department of Agriculture investigation. Public discussion items and board member reports are on the agenda.

• 2021 budget review
• Spraying update: County roads/DOT/USFS
• Update: landowner drift complaint/SD DOA investigation status
• Items raised by the public for discussion
• Board member reports (Kyle Vavruska, John Hauge, Clint Ridley, Gerry Bennett, Mike Whalen, Lee Fennema, Bob Ewing)

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Board approved a motion to hold quarterly meetings on the third Monday at 9 AM in the LCISM office, with special meetings as needed. The board also reviewed the budget, noted completed USFS and DOT contracts with billing sent, and discussed a drift complaint update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved quarterly board meetings (3rd Monday, 9 AM, LCISM office) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review subdivision plats and three conditional use permit applications. The permits include RV sites and trail rides/horse boarding for Kindzerski, and RV sites for Schultes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• CUP 467 Kindzerski - RV Sites
• CUP 468 Kindzerski - Trailrides/Horse Boarding
• CUP 469 Schultes RV Sites
• Review of plats (PZ Packet Oct 14, 2021)

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved all submitted plats, including final, preliminary, and exempt plats for various subdivisions, and approved two conditional use permits (CUPs) for Muley Hill Lodge LLC: CUP #467 for 8 RV campsites and CUP #468 for equestrian activities, with added conditions. All motions carried unanimously, with some members abstaining on specific items.

• Approved final plat for Lost Meadows Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved exempt, preliminary, and final plats for Sugarloaf Village Lot 37A (unanimous)
• Approved exempt, preliminary, and final plats for Estates at Pillar Peak (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Majestic Heights and Majestic Estates (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Apple Springs Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #467 for 8 RV campsites with condition #32 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #468 for equestrian activities with updated conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Powder House Pass and Legacy Enterprises (Stone abstained)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will review the 2022 Sturgis Ambulance Agreement and the five-year highway road plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding personnel reports, auditor accounts, and a conditional use permit application.

• 2022 Sturgis Ambulance Agreement
• 5 Year Road Plan Certification
• Ordinance 2021-02 repealing obsolete ordinances
• CUP 458 application review
• Auditor's account with Treasurer

The Lawrence County Commission approved a conditional use permit for 4-8 horse campsites in Nemo, accepted bids for three surplus properties, and repealed several obsolete ordinances. They also approved personnel raises, a new hire, and allocated U.S. Marshals revenue to the Public Safety Center project.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #458 for horse campsites in Nemo (unanimous)
• Accepted $8,001 bid from Dakota Territory Resource Corp for Lot 67 surplus property
• Accepted $25,126 bid from Greg & Christle Beuckens for Lot 65 surplus property
• Accepted $12,001 bid from Dakota Territory Resource Corp for Rowena #2 Lode property
• Repealed obsolete ordinances including junk, litter, and airport regulations (3-0)
• Approved step raises for six sheriff and register of deeds employees
• Approved new hire Brad Heying as part-time Heavy Equipment Operator at $24.79/hr
• Allocated U.S. Marshals revenue to Public Safety Center soft costs

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, treasurer's report, and budget update. Old business includes bouncy houses, camping, security, and electrical work related to a grant. New business covers fair input, judges' pay, fair repairs, a superintendents' meeting, and trash collection instructions and additional trash cans in the camping area. The meeting is open to public comment as required by state law.

• Discussion/action on bouncy houses, camping, security, and electrical work (grant)
• Discussion/action on judges' pay
• Discussion/action on fair repairs
• Discussion/action on written trash collection instructions and additional trash cans in camping area
• Public comment period (SDCL 1-25-1)

The Butte Lawrence County Fair Board met on October 4, 2021, and approved the minutes and treasurer's report. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting focused on discussions about fair improvements, repairs, and planning for the 2022 fair.

• Approved minutes as written
• Approved treasurer's report as printed
• Discussed switching electricity pedestal to increase power to east side
• Discussed need for security Tuesday night through Friday
• Discussed submitting electrical work proposal to Oak gas line
• Discussed installing volunteer white board and trash instructions
• Discussed writing grants for new picnic tables
• Discussed need for facility rental oversight

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will review the 2022 proposed budget, personnel matters for the Sheriff and Treasurer, and several utility and approach permits. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Deer Mountain development agreement and land plans.

• Review of 2022 proposed budget
• Personnel actions for Sheriff, Treasurer, and State's Attorney's Office
• Deer Mountain development agreement and land plan reviews
• Ordinance 2021-02 to repeal obsolete ordinances
• Utility and approach permits for Ferris, Halstead, and Butte Electric

The commission adopted the 2022 annual budget (Resolution #2021-27) with a 4-1 vote, and approved moving the Public Safety & Services Center into design development, authorizing a $43 million deposit into its construction fund. Several personnel hires, equipment purchases, and zoning changes were also approved.

• Adopted 2022 annual budget (Resolution #2021-27) (4-1)
• Authorized $43M deposit into Public Safety & Services Center construction fund
• Approved moving Public Safety & Services Center to design development phase
• Approved COZ #346 for Frontgate Holdings (A-2 to HSC) (Deibert abstained)
• Approved ORD #21-03 Fire Plan Revisions (4-1)
• Approved amended master plan for Keating Resources (Deibert abstained)
• Authorized public sale of surplus real property (3 parcels)
• Approved $388,162 Motorola Solutions equipment order

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2022 proposed budget and personnel matters for the Sheriff's office. The agenda also covers surplus property, medical cannabis license applications, and various zoning and plat items.

• Review of 2022 proposed budget
• Sheriff surplus items and personnel matters
• Medical cannabis license application
• Public safety and services center proposal
• Zoning, plats, and master plan reviews

The Lawrence County Commission approved Ordinance 2021-01 creating licensing provisions for cannabis establishments, and Ordinance 21-04 amending zoning regulations to allow one dispensary in unincorporated areas. The board also approved a $57,100 contract for an owner's representative for the Public Safety and Services Center, and held a public hearing on the 2022 budget, with final adoption scheduled for September 28. Several plats and zoning changes were approved, and the amended master plan for Keating Resources was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 for cannabis establishment licensing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-04 zoning amendment allowing one dispensary in unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Approved $57,100 proposal for owner's representative for Public Safety and Services Center (unanimous)
• Approved COZ #345 for Keating Resources from PF to PUD (Deibert abstained)
• Continued amended master plan for Keating Resources to next meeting (Deibert abstained)
• Approved Resolution #2021-28 to vacate a section line right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved multiple preliminary and final plats (various votes, some with Deibert dissenting)
• Approved COVID-19 sick leave policy allowing negative balance up to 80 hours (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to review plats and consider conditional use permits (CUPs), including CUP 458, CUP 467, and CUP 468. The agenda includes public documents, such as opposition letters to CUP 458. The meeting is scheduled for 1:30 PM.

• Review of plats (PZ Sept 2, 2021 Plats)
• Conditional use permits CUP 458, CUP 467, CUP 468
• Opposition letters to CUP 458 (including from Kaylee Peel)

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved all plat applications on the agenda, including final, preliminary, exempt, and corrective plats for various properties. It also approved CUP #458 for Grant Sawyer, allowing 4-8 horse campsites with private hookups and corrals, with amended conditions. Two other CUP requests were scheduled for informational meetings and public hearings.

• Approved the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda.
• Approved the final plat for Isaac Almanza (Lost Meadows Subdivision).
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Bill Pearson (Cabin Springs Estates), Mark Skvicalo, Stone House Enterprises & Bear Butte Wildlife LLC, Leslie Auer, Black Hills Chairlift, Glenn Martin & Deborah Rodeghier, Jason Anderson, Douglas & Tiffany Roen & Reinhart Schultes, Maya Jo's Bed & Breakfast LLC, and James & Linda Brown.
• Approved final plats for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC, David Winter, Golden Reward Mining Co, Maitland Partners (corrective), Rolph & Lisa Nelson & Maitland Partners, and Two Bit LLC.
• Approved CUP #458 for Grant Sawyer for horse camping with conditions, including a site plan and amendments to exclude conditions #10 and #23, and setting a maximum of 12 campsites and 12 tent sites.
• Scheduled informational meetings for CUP #467 and #468 (Muley Hill Lodge LLC) for October 14, 2021, at 1:30 pm.
• Scheduled a County Commission public hearing for CUP #458 on September 28, 2021, at 9:45 am.

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will review proposed cannabis zoning and licensing ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the disposal of surplus county property via auction.

• ORD 21-04 Cannabis Zoning Ordinance
• ORD 21-01 Cannabis Licensing Ordinance
• Resolution 2021-29 regarding surplus property
• Review of 5-year road and graveling plan

The Lawrence County Commission held the first reading of Ordinance 2021-04, amending the zoning ordinance to allow cannabis dispensaries, and amended it to limit the number to one (down from three) and to reference county-adopted building codes. The Planning & Zoning Board approved the ordinance with a 3-2 vote, and the Commission will hold a second reading on September 7, 2021. The Commission also approved a resolution declaring surplus property for auction and authorized an auction agreement with Bertolotto Real Estate and Auction Inc. All other motions, including approval of the agenda and payment of bills, passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (Deibert-Ewing).
• Approved Resolution #2021-29 declaring surplus property for auction on September 11, 2021 at the Spearfish County Highway Shop.
• Authorized Chairman to sign auction agreement with Bertolotto Real Estate and Auction Inc.
• Amended Ordinance 2021-04 to reduce cannabis dispensaries from three to one and to reference county-adopted building codes.
• Held first reading of Ordinance 2021-04 (cannabis zoning amendments) and Ordinance 2021-01 (cannabis licensing).
• Planning & Zoning Board approved Ordinance 2021-04 (3-2 vote, with Ewing and Tysdal dissenting).
• Approved payment of payroll and vouchers as listed.
• Adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

Invasive Species Management

The Weed Board will conduct a regular meeting to review the 2021 budget and discuss spraying updates for county roads, DOT, USFS, and R.A.C. projects. The board will also receive updates on compliance enforcement and an investigation into a landowner drift complaint.

• 2021 budget review
• Spraying update for County roads/DOT/USFS/R.A.C. project
• Compliance update regarding voluntary and enforcement actions
• Status update on SD DOA investigation into landowner drift complaint

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Board met and reviewed the budget, noted completion of USFS and DOT contracts, and discussed a drift complaint. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Public Safety and Service Center Project Finance Committee is meeting to review project financing. Toby Morris of Colliers Securities, LLC will provide a financing update and present alternatives.

• Project financing update and alternatives presented by Toby Morris, Colliers Securities, LLC

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Public Safety and Service Center Schematic Design Committee is meeting to review updated floor plans and a probable cost estimate. The session includes a final presentation regarding the center's design.

• Review of schematic design probable cost estimate
• Review of updated floor plans
• Final presentation on center design

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will review several personnel items, budget resolutions, and cannabis-related ordinances. The agenda also includes discussions on highway permits, road district annexation, and liquor license resolutions.

• Cannabis zoning ordinance (ORD 21 04)
• Cannabis licensing ordinances (ORD 21 01)
• Evergreen Estates Road District annexation order
• Supplemental budget resolution for court appointed attorneys
• Highway permit applications and DOT striping agreement

The Lawrence County Commission approved the 2022 liquor license resolution, multiple personnel hires, a supplemental budget for court-appointed attorneys, and several zoning and plat changes. The board also continued discussion on the Keating Resources amended master plan to September 7, 2021, and approved a modification to The Timbers water storage plan. The Board of Adjustment approved three variances for setbacks.

• Approved Resolution #2021-26 for 2022 liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental budget of $160,000 for court-appointed attorneys (unanimous)
• Approved COZ #344 (Kruthoff) from A-1 to PF (unanimous)
• Approved COZ #341 (Kissack/Pittman) from A-1 to A-2 (3-2)
• Continued Keating Resources amended master plan to Sept 7, 2021 (unanimous, Deibert abstained)
• Approved modification to The Timbers water storage plan (unanimous)
• Approved multiple personnel hires and transfers (unanimous)
• Approved three variances by Board of Adjustment (unanimous except Hegge 4-1)

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Lawrence County Public Safety and Service Center Finance Committee is meeting to discuss project financing and cost contingency planning. The meeting includes presentations from Toby Morris of Colliers and Tony Vie of Elevatus.

• Project financing update by Toby Morris (Colliers)
• Project cost contingency planning by Tony Vie (Elevatus)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will review new ordinances regarding medical cannabis licensing, permitting, and zoning. The agenda also includes reviews of various permits, plats, and fire plan ordinances.

• Medical Cannabis Licensing, Permitting & Zoning ordinances
• County Marijuana Licensing Ordinance 21-01
• Cannabis Zoning Ordinance 21-04
• Variances 192-194 and CUP 458 regarding The Timbers water storage
• Zoning Ordinances 345 and 346 regarding fire plan

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved numerous subdivision plats, zoning changes, and variances at its August 5, 2021 meeting. All motions carried, with one member abstaining on several items. The board also discussed a water storage plan and a proposed medical cannabis ordinance.

• Approved layout plan for Todd Stroschein (8 lots, Boulder Canyon)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Larsen, Willigrod, Jenner, Winter, Tkach, BH Development, Smith, Two Bit, Lead Country Club, and Lick
• Approved COZ #345 for Keating Resources (PF to PUD, Mystic Miner PUD)
• Approved COZ #346 for Frontgate Holdings (A-2 to HSC, storage units)
• Approved Ordinance 21-03 Fire Plan Revisions
• Approved variances VAR #192, #193, #194
• Discussed Timbers Subdivision water storage plan and medical cannabis ordinance

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Lawrence County Public Safety and Service Center Finance Committee is meeting to review project financing and cost contingency planning. The meeting includes updates from Colliers and Elevatus.

• Project financing update from Toby Morris, Colliers
• Project cost contingency planning from Tony Vie, Elevatus

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at the fairgrounds in Nisland, South Dakota. The agenda covers standard administrative items like approving the agenda, prior minutes, and the treasurer's report, plus a review of the fair and a public comment period. No new business items are listed.

• Approve agenda and minutes from prior meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Fair review under old business
• Public comment period required by SDCL 1-25-1
• Meeting at Fairgrounds, Nisland, SD at 6:30 p.m.

The Butte Lawrence County Fair Board reviewed the 2021 fair, noting positive reports and discussing ideas for next year, including moving the Fashion Review earlier, adding security, and improving camping fees. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the July minutes and treasurer's report.

• Approved July 2021 minutes with correction of 'the goat barn'
• Accepted treasurer's report

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on several items, including personnel matters for the sheriff and state's attorney, a five-year maintenance agreement with Voice Products Service LLC, highway permits and project lettings, and zoning changes (COZ 344 and COZ 341). They will also review the Deer Mountain Master Plan, the Whitewood annexation study, and annual reports from Homestake Cup and LAC Minerals. The agenda includes a sheriff budget presentation and a letter regarding garbage service for Powder House Pass CID.

• Personnel items for Sheriff and States Attorney
• Voice Products Service LLC 5-year maintenance agreement
• Highway permit applications and project letting authorizations
• Zoning changes COZ 344 and COZ 341
• Deer Mountain Master Plan packet

The commission chose the Design Bid Build delivery method for the Public Safety and Services Center after a motion for Construction Manager at Risk failed. They also hired Steve Williams as Owner's Representative, approved several personnel hires, and set the 2022 preliminary budget for a September hearing.

• Approved Design Bid Build for Public Safety Center (4-1)
• Hired Steve Williams as Owner's Representative for Public Safety Center
• Approved 4 correctional officer/sergeant hires
• Approved Janelle Madsen as Administrative Secretary after initial motion failed
• Approved Juvenile Justice grant application with Teen Court as recipient
• Extended North Rochford Road Overlay completion to Sept 1, 2021 (4-1)
• Continued COZ #341 (Kissack/Pittman) to Aug 17 for Whitewood comments
• Set 2022 preliminary budget; public hearing Sept 7

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Public Safety and Service Center Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the detention services agreement with the DOJ/Marshals, legal updates, schematic design changes (including removing 10 corners and reducing admin area by 680 sq. feet), and initiating design development. The meeting also includes public comment and a separate evening forum on the project where a quorum of commissioners may attend.

• Update on Detention Services Agreement with DOJ/Marshals
• Schematic design closure: 10 corners removed, 680 sq. ft. reduction in admin area
• Initiation of design development
• Delivery method overview by Ainsworth-Benning
• Public notice of quorum at Deadwood Chamber forum, 5:00 p.m. at Lodge at Deadwood

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The committee will discuss schematic design changes for the building exterior and administrative area. Members will also receive updates on detention services agreements and legal matters.

• Schematic Design Closure: 10 corners removed from exterior and 680 sq. feet reduction in admin area
• Initiation of Design Development
• Update on Detention Services Agreement with DOJ/Marshals
• Delivery method overview

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative and highway-related items. Key actions include an order to incorporate the Cedar Berry Canyon Estates road district, personnel matters for the sheriff and treasurer, and multiple highway permits and agreements. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Exit 8 pathway phase 2 and a purchase offer for Deadwood Custom Motorcycles.

• Order declaring Cedar Berry Canyon Estates road district incorporated
• Personnel items for Sheriff and Treasurer
• Highway approach permits for Miller Ranch and continued application
• DOT amended funding agreement and permits to occupy for Black Hills Energy and SDN
• Resolution vacating a portion of section line highway

The Lawrence County Commission approved the incorporation of the Cedar Berry Canyon Estates Road District, hired several new correctional officers and an accounting clerk, and approved multiple plats and zoning changes. The board also denied a private approach permit, approved utility permits, and discussed the Public Safety and Services Center project and a petition to place a measure on the ballot that was found to have insufficient signatures.

• Approved the incorporation of the Cedar Berry Canyon Estates Road District.
• Approved hiring four correctional officers and an accounting clerk.
• Approved a change of zoning for Don Hander from A-1 to C/LI.
• Approved multiple preliminary and final plats for various subdivisions.
• Denied a private approach permit for Joshua Futch on Maitland Road.
• Approved utility permits for Black Hills Energy and SDN Communications.
• Approved a package off-sale liquor license for Wichterman and Sons.
• Approved a resolution to vacate a section line right-of-way for SDPM, LLC and Zakary Mau.

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report, and to discuss old business items such as the fair poster, jackets, pig and rabbit barns, signage, 4-H food stand, Sharkey's return, ice update, fair board float, and a board vacancy. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural with routine updates and discussions.

• Approve agenda and prior meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Discussion on fair poster, jackets, pig barn, rabbit barn, signage
• 4-H food stand and Sharkey's return
• Board vacancy

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on agenda items including plats, public hearings, and informational meetings. A key item is a public hearing on the amended master plan for Deer Mountain Village. The agenda includes attached documents for review.

• Public hearing on Deer Mountain Village amended master plan
• Review of plats
• Public hearings and informational meetings

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved numerous preliminary and final plats, including those for Spearfish Mountain Ranch, Frawley Ranches, and several others. It denied the final plat for Fred Ening until a fire plan is complete, and continued the final plat for HES 125 LLC. The board also approved a conditional use permit (COZ #344) and an amended master plan for Keating Resources, while continuing a public hearing for COZ #345.

• Approved final plat for Isaac Almanza (Lost Meadows Subdivision).
• Approved final plat for Frawley Ranches Inc (Frawley Ranch East).
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Spearfish Mountain Ranch LLC, with final contingent on fire plan completion.
• Approved final plat for Bill Pearson (Cabin Springs Estates), conditioned on road completion/bonding and fire plan.
• Continued final plat for HES 125 LLC (Ironwood Estates).
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Maya Jo's Bed & Breakfast LLC, with final amended to follow staff report.
• Denied final plat for Fred Ening until fire plan is complete (4-1 vote).
• Approved COZ #344 (Richard Kruthoff) and amended master plan for Keating Resources.

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to decide on a raffle request from the Spearfish Chamber, sheriff cell phone stipends, a grant for Deadwood, and property tax abatements. The agenda also includes highway approach permits, a liquor license package, and several non-agenda correspondence items.

• Raffle request from Spearfish Chamber
• Personnel: sheriff cell phone stipends
• Deadwood grant
• Abatements
• Highway approach permits

The Lawrence County Commission accepted Wichterman and Son's Inc.'s $27,000 bid for a package (off-sale) liquor license and approved Resolution #2021-23 setting the license fee at $27,000. The board also approved two conditional use permits, several highway approach and utility permits, and a speed limit change on McGuigan Road. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Accepted $27,000 bid for package off-sale liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-23 setting liquor license fee at $27,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #464 for storage units (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #465 for farm tours and education (unanimous)
• Changed speed limit on McGuigan Road from 35 to 45 mph (3-1, Deibert nay)
• Approved private approach permits for Schmaltz, Weaver, and Edwards (unanimous)
• Continued Futch private approach permit to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Deadwood Historic Preservation grant for courthouse masonry repairs (unanimous)

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board (Invasive Species Management Office) is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on general business, including the 2021 budget review, and new business regarding county roads, DOT, and USFS. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• 2021 budget review
• County Roads/DOT/USFS discussion
• Board member reports from Kyle Vavruska, John Hauge, Clint Ridley, Gerry Bennett, Mike Whalen, Lee Fennema, and Bob Ewing

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed medical marijuana ordinance, a sheriff's resolution to opt out of something, and various administrative matters. The agenda includes items on the auditor's account, a state grant award, sheriff personnel, plats, highway business, and a revised off-sale license. The meeting is a mix of routine county business and potentially significant policy decisions.

• Proposed medical marijuana ordinance and notice
• Sheriff's revised resolution for opt-out
• State UJS grant award letter
• Auditor's account with treasurer
• Revised off-sale license sale

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $40,556,764 budget for the new Public Safety and Services Center and passed Resolution #2021-20, a 20-year property tax opt-out of $2,875,000 to fund it. They also authorized the sale of up to $41 million in certificates of participation for the project, approved a supplemental budget for courthouse repairs, and set a $25,000 minimum bid for one new off-sale liquor license. Several personnel hires and utility permits were approved, and a bridge replacement on Coyote Lane was authorized.

• Approved $40,556,764 budget for Public Safety and Services Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-20: $2,875,000 property tax opt-out for 20 years (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-21: sale of up to $41M in certificates of participation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-19: supplemental budget of $1.7M for courthouse repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-22: one off-sale liquor license, minimum bid $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Coyote Lane bridge replacement expenditure (4-1, Rosenau dissenting)
• Approved transfer of CUP #300 to Cindy Koebele (unanimous)
• Approved ORD #21-02: temporary medical cannabis establishment ordinance (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and take action on old and new business. Old business includes the fair book, history book, jackets, sheep dog trials, T-shirts, pig barn, junk pile, Sasquatch, baby contest, poultry/rabbit barn, entrance sign, highway signs/banner for stage, 4-H food stand, and a 4-H COVID update. New business includes clean-up dates, 4-H use of grounds on July 15th, Butte County Fairground dates, the resignation of Jody Schenk, and the secretary position. The meeting is open to the public for items raised by the public.

• Discussion/action on fair book, history book, jackets, sheep dog trials, T-shirts
• Discussion/action on pig barn, junk pile, Sasquatch, baby contest, poultry/rabbit barn
• Discussion/action on entrance sign, highway signs/banner for stage, 4-H food stand, 4-H COVID update
• New business: clean-up dates, 4-H use of grounds on July 15th, Butte County Fairground dates
• Resignation of Jody Schenk and secretary position

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved several items for the upcoming fair, including publishing a history book to sell next year, purchasing jackets to replace trophies, and proceeding with an entrance banner and band shell sign. The board also tabled a decision on whether to include rabbits at the fair due to a disease concern, and allowed the fairgrounds to be used for a barn quilt event.

• Approved publishing history book with Seaton, to sell at $35 (carried)
• Approved jackets not to exceed $1,500, given in place of trophies (carried)
• Approved proceeding with entrance banner and band shell sign (carried)
• Allowed use of fairgrounds on July 15 for barn quilts (carried)
• Tabled decision on rabbits at fair until July meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 2021 meeting with one correction (carried)
• Approved treasurer's report (carried)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting on June 3, 2021, with an agenda that includes plat approvals and public hearings. The agenda packet contains documents for plats and public hearings, but specific details are not provided in the text.

• Plats for June 3, 2021
• Public hearings and informationals for June 3, 2021

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved several plats, including final plats for Frawley Ranches, Greenview, and BH Development, and preliminary/final plats for Vodicka and Horsley (with final denied pending fire plan). They also approved conditional use permits for storage units and farm tours, and a zoning change for a storage garage. A final plat for Ironwood Estates was continued, and a concept plan for Deer Mountain Club was supported.

• Approved final plat for Frawley Ranches Inc (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Joseph & Elizabeth Vodicka (motions carried)
• Approved preliminary plat for Teresa Horsley; denied final plat until fire plan completed (motions carried)
• Approved final plat for Greenview LLC (motion carried)
• Continued final plat for HES 125 LLC (motion carried)
• Approved boundary/final plat for BH Development & BH Properties (motion carried)
• Approved COZ #343 for Don Hander (A-1 to C/LI) (motion carried)
• Approved CUP #464 for Zachary & Sara Carter (storage units) (motion carried)

Spearfish Rural Fire Protection District

The Spearfish Rural Fire Protection District is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, discuss old business including 911 signs, and take up new business such as an update from the Spearfish Fire Department, officer elections, and a review of the SPAA. Public comment and announcements are also on the agenda.

• Officer elections
• 911 signs discussion
• Spearfish Fire Dept update
• SPAA review

The board elected Lee Schmunk as President and Dennis Forgey as Secretary/Treasurer, with the Vice President position to be filled in September. They also approved purchasing an audio recorder for meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the 911 signage project remains stalled and the fire chief was absent.

• Elected Lee Schmunk as President (motion carried)
• Elected Dennis Forgey as Secretary/Treasurer (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of audio recorder for meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Filed treasurer's report (motion passed)

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The committee will discuss updates regarding magistrate court rendering and associated costs. Members will also review the completion of the Elevatuson schematic design process and consider delivery methods.

• Update on magistrate court rendering and associated costs
• Update on Elevatuson schematic design process completion
• Presentation and consideration of delivery methods

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including new off-sale alcohol licenses, a proposed medical marijuana ordinance, and a temporary marijuana ordinance. They will also consider utility permits, a tax abatement, personnel matters, and a possible opt-out resolution for the sheriff's department. The agenda includes both regular business and public hearings.

• New off-sale alcohol licenses and draft resolution for package liquor license
• Proposed medical marijuana ordinance and temporary ordinance statutes
• Draft ordinance on smoking marijuana in public in Spearfish
• Utility permits for Highway 1 and Miller Ranch
• Sheriff's draft opt-out resolution with amortization schedules

The Lawrence County Commission and Planning & Zoning Board held a joint public hearing and approved the first reading of a temporary ordinance regulating medical cannabis establishment permits and licenses in unincorporated areas. The ordinance will be up for a second reading on June 8, 2021. The commission also approved several personnel hires, a sheriff's travel budget supplement, and an architecture agreement for the Public Safety and Services Center project.

• Approved first reading of temporary medical cannabis ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Elevatus Architecture agreement for schematic design (unanimous)
• Approved $12,624.15 sheriff travel budget supplement for vehicle damage (unanimous)
• Approved utility permits for Butte Electric Cooperative (two permits, unanimous)
• Continued MC Ranch, LLC commercial approach and right-of-way permits for review (unanimous, Flanagan abstained)
• Approved personnel hires including accounting clerk, correctional officers, and dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved personnel manual waiver for dispatcher to live outside county (3-2)
• Approved payroll and vouchers totaling over $1 million (unanimous)

Invasive Species Management

The Invasive Species Management Office will conduct a regular meeting to review the current 2021 budget and discuss the 2022 budget request. The board will also address items raised by the public.

• 2021 budget review
• 2022 budget request discussion

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Public Safety and Service Center Schematic Design Committee is meeting to review project presentations and programming revisions. The agenda consists of a review of schematic design documents and a tax opt-out information guide.

• Review of Public Safety and Service Center schematic design presentation
• Review of updated building project schematic design (corrected pages 33 and 35)
• Review of programming presentation cover letter with revisions
• Discussion of Tax Opt Out Information Guide

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider a range of administrative and financial items, including the public safety building project's schematic design and a professional services agreement for financing. They will also review abatements, seasonal hires, sheriff training and personnel requests, and various highway permits. The agenda includes several routine items such as budget notices, liquor license renewals, and a proposed medical marijuana ordinance.

• Public Safety Building project schematic design and financing agreement
• Abatements for Lawrence County land purchase and Schultz
• Sheriff training request and agreement, and personnel items
• Highway approach and utility permits (Spearfish Mountain Ranch, Brownsville Road, etc.)
• Proposed medical marijuana ordinance and notice

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $1,616,552.52 contract with Precision Construction & Roofing for the courthouse roof and masonry project, accepting the lowest of two estimates. The board also approved numerous personnel hires, tax abatements, liquor license renewals and transfers, and several plat approvals. A supplemental budget resolution for group insurance costs was adopted, and a letter of support for a SD DOT RAISE grant was authorized with one dissenting vote.

• Approved Precision Construction & Roofing courthouse roof/masonry contract for $1,616,552.52
• Adopted Resolution #2021-18 supplemental budget for group insurance costs
• Approved 2021-2022 malt beverage license renewals for 30+ businesses
• Transferred Boulder Canyon Country Club liquor license to Boulder Canyon Management, LLC
• Approved preliminary plat for Bill Pearson (Cabin Springs Estates)
• Approved preliminary & final plats for Maitland Partners, Iverson, Powderhouse Pass, and Two Bit
• Authorized letter of support for SD DOT RAISE grant (3-1, Deibert nay)
• Approved jail medical agreement with Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board is meeting on May 6, 2021, at 1:30 P.M. to consider plats and applications. The agenda includes two items, both scheduled for 1:30 P.M., with associated documents for review.

• Review of plats (PZ PLATS 5.6.2021.PDF)
• Review of applications (PZ APPLICATIONS 5.6.2021.PDF)

The board denied COZ #341, a request to rezone 149.91 acres near Whitewood from A-1 to A-2 for smaller ranchette lots, citing surrounding 40-acre lots and water access concerns. It approved multiple plats, including preliminary and final plats for subdivisions like Cabin Springs Estates, Frawley Ranch East, and Maitland Partners, and approved a variance for a covered patio. Several items were informational only, with public hearings set for June 3, 2021.

• Denied COZ #341 (Kissack/Pittman) to rezone 149.91 acres from A-1 to A-2 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cabin Springs Estates, Lots 1-4 (motion carried)
• Approved final plats for Frawley Ranch East Lots 28, 29, 36 and Lot 69 (motions carried)
• Continued preliminary and final plats for Vodicka Tracts 6A and 6B (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for Greenview Estates Lot 18 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Maitland Partners, LLC (multiple motions carried)
• Approved final plats for BH Development/BH Properties, Trailside Addition (two motions carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Iverson, Powder House Pass, and Two Bit LLC (multiple motions carried)

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The committee is reviewing presentations regarding the Public Safety and Service Center. The meeting includes a review of updated figures, schematics, and a cover letter explaining revisions.

• Public Safety and Service Center schematic design presentation
• Updated presentation with corrected figures

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on general, old, and new business items. Key topics include the 2021 fair plan, a pig wrestling proposal, and 4-H club questions about painting fairgrounds buildings and repair responsibilities. The board will also hear items from the public as required by state law.

• 2021 fair plan discussion
• Pig wrestling proposal
• Tobacco Free advertisement (Sabrina Harmon)
• 4-H Ag Olympics – Crow Peak Valley Rangers
• Paint supplies for fairgrounds buildings; question on color guidelines

Public Defender Advisory Board

The Lawrence County Public Defender's Advisory Board is holding its annual meeting to discuss general and pending business. The board will consider approving the agenda, declaring conflicts, and approving minutes from the 2020 annual meeting. They will also review the 2020 annual report, discuss costs, collections, and fees, and get an overview of current operations, including a proposed 2022 budget.

• Approval of minutes from 2020 annual meeting
• Presentation of 2020 annual report
• Discussion of costs, collections and fees
• Overview of current operations
• Proposed 2022 budget

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Board of Equalization approved two property tax exemptions and heard 21 appeals, adjusting land and structure values and changing classifications for several parcels. All motions passed unanimously except one, which passed 4-1. The board also signed the 2021 oath and adjourned after the hearings.

• Approved 100% tax exemption for Trinity United Methodist Church (unanimous)
• Approved 100% tax exemption for Sawyer Memorial Park Trust Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 21 property tax appeals, adjusting values and classifications (unanimous except #0011, 4-1)
• Denied appeal #0018 (Robertson) due to lack of proof of agricultural use (unanimous)
• Adjourned 2021 Board of Equalization after all appeals heard (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a weed spraying agreement with the USFS RAC, personnel matters for the Sheriff and Treasurer, a resolution regarding the 30-30 land program, and various highway permits and plats. The board will also hear a presentation on the Public Safety and Service Center and review non-agenda correspondence.

• USFS RAC weed spraying agreement
• Personnel matters for Sheriff and Treasurer
• Resolution regarding 30-30 land program
• Highway approach and utility permits
• Public Safety and Service Center presentation

The commission adopted Resolution #2021-17 opposing the federal '30 x 30' land preservation goal, citing concerns about land use and local economies. They also approved several personnel hires, a supplemental budget, and various permits, and directed the highway superintendent to improve Moller Road.

• Adopted Resolution #2021-17 opposing the federal 30x30 land preservation goal
• Approved five sheriff's office hires (Deputy I, Deputy II, Dispatcher II, Correctional Officer II)
• Approved one treasurer's office hire (Secretary G2)
• Approved weed spraying agreement with USFS (Agreement #21-PA-11020308-041)
• Approved tax abatement for William J. Denke Jr. (parcel #18300-00504-133-91)
• Approved supplemental budget of $10,000 for 24/7 Sobriety Fund
• Denied private approach permit for Scott Stampe on Upper Valley Road
• Approved Vast Broadband permit to occupy county right-of-way on Crook City Road

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board holds its regular meeting to discuss and act on routine administrative items including approving the agenda and prior minutes, and reviewing the 2021 budget. New business includes updates on USFS and DOT spraying projects, a USFS R.A.C. grant, GPS collection of roads and subdivisions, a Turkey Foundation grant, summer employees, and 2022 budget requests. The board will also take items raised by the public and hear reports from board members.

• 2021 budget review
• USFS and DOT spraying project updates
• USFS R.A.C. Grant
• GPS collection of roads/subdivisions
• Turkey Foundation grant

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Board met and received updates on approved contracts with USFS and DOT for the 2021 spraying season, ongoing GPS collection, and a received grant. No formal votes were taken on these items. The board scheduled the 2022 budget and an updated pay scale for discussion at the next meeting in May.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission will consider several items including a sanctuary county resolution, personnel matters for the Sheriff, and easement agreements. The Board of Equalization will also address property tax appeals and tax-exempt status requests.

• Resolution 2021-15 declaring 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County
• Amended Easement Agreement for Spearfish Rec Path
• Public hearing notice regarding Duco Mining
• Draft Resolution 2021-14 regarding Right of Way acquisition policy
• Property tax appeals and new tax exempt applications

The commission adopted a Second Amendment sanctuary resolution, approved a $16M+ treasurer report, personnel hires, $50K/$150K bonds, a weed-control abatement, several plats and a rezoning, and set right-of-way acquisition guidelines.

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee, also referred to as the Timber Committee, is meeting to consider its proposed and revised agendas for April 6, 2021. The meeting will include review of a one-pager and a news release related to a General Technical Report (GTR) from the Rocky Mountain Research Station. No specific decisions or action items are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of proposed agenda for April 6, 2021
• Review of revised proposed agenda
• Discussion of GTR one-pager (dated 03/23/2021)
• Review of RMRS news release regarding GTR

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on old and new business. Key items include updates on electrical work, bounce house, Ferris wheel, entertainment, and the fair book, as well as the 2021 fair plan and a pig wrestling proposal. The board will also address 4-H club questions about painting fairgrounds buildings and repair responsibilities.

• 2021 fair plan discussion
• Pig wrestling proposal
• Tobacco Free advertisement (Sabrina Harmon)
• 4-H Ag Olympics – Crow Peak Valley Rangers
• Paint supplies for fairgrounds buildings

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review plats and hold public hearings and informationals. The agenda includes attached documents for these items, but no specific details are provided in the text.

• Review of plats (PZ APRIL 1 - PLATS.PDF)
• Public hearings and informationals (PZ APRIL 1-PZ PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INFORMATIONALS.PDF)
• Revised agenda (APRIL 1 2021 (REVISED).PDF)

The Planning & Zoning Board approved all 15 final and preliminary plats on the agenda, including new lots in Majestic Heights, Two Bit Ranch Estates, and Aventure Estates, and a replat for the Boulder Canyon Country Club golf course. It also approved a minor amendment to CUP #448-21 allowing an indoor buffet line at the Frawley Ranches outdoor wedding venue, and passed a motion requesting the County Commission to develop a fire protection plan, including bringing old lots into compliance and adding staff if necessary. Informational meetings were held for two zone changes and an ordinance amendment, with public hearings scheduled for May 6, 2021.

• Approved Final Plat for David Winter (Lot 23, Majestic Heights)
• Approved Final Plat for Two Bit Ranch Estates LLC (Lot 27)
• Approved Final Plat for Roy & Danette Schwartz and Boulder Canyon Country Club LLC (Back Nine Tract 3A and Lot 2A)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Stone House Enterprises LLC (Tracts 7A and 7B)
• Approved Road Profile Exceptions and Preliminary Plat for DRD Enterprises LLC (Lots 1-4, Aventure Estates)
• Approved Final Plat for Aventure Estates LLC (Lots 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Powder House Pass and BH Development (Tract 2B-1 Revised)
• Approved Final Plat for BH Development & BH Properties, LLC (Trailside Addition Phase 2)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including a previously adopted emergency COVID resolution, personnel matters such as a sheriff cell phone stipend and a 911 coordinator position, and a travel request. The agenda also includes land-use items like conditional use permits, a subdivision variance, and a section line vacation resolution, as well as a draft road acquisition policy. The meeting is a regular session with both routine and substantive items.

• Previously adopted emergency resolution re COVID
• Sheriff cell phone stipend and personnel items
• Travel request for Amber Vogt
• COZ 338 and CUP 462, COZ 340, Winter Plats, VAR 190
• Wharf section lines vacation resolution 2021-9

The Lawrence County Commission denied Change of Zoning #338 for Hartland Enterprises, LLC, which sought to rezone about 80 acres near Colorado Blvd from A-1 to R-R. The board determined annexation by the City is the appropriate action for the property. The board also approved several highway supply bids, personnel hires, and a liquor license for Muley Hill Lodge.

• Denied Change of Zoning #338 for Hartland Enterprises, LLC, as annexation is the appropriate action.
• Approved a liquor license for Muley Hill Lodge, LLC.
• Approved multiple personnel hires for the Sheriff's Office, including correctional officers, deputies, and a dispatcher.
• Approved the only bid for magnesium chloride from Dustbusters Enterprises, Inc.
• Accepted all bids for asphalt hot mix, cold mix, and gravel aggregate.
• Approved the lowest responsible bid for de-icing sand from Simon Contractors of South Dakota, Inc.
• Approved three Federal Aid Bridge Program Resolutions for bridge replacements.
• Approved the abatement for Lone Mountain Family Limited Partnership.

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board will hold a regular meeting to review the 2021 budget and discuss updates on invasive species management. The agenda includes discussions on USFS and DOT spraying projects, grant applications, and the election of board officers. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• 2021 budget review
• USFS and DOT spraying project updates
• USFS R.A.C. Grant discussion
• Turkey Foundation grant discussion
• Election of board officers

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners will review auditor accounts, tax abatements, and personnel matters including sheriff stipends. The Board of Adjustment will conduct annual reviews for several conditional use permits.

• Auditor account reconciliation with Treasurer
• Tax abatements for Burr and Johns/Heinbaugh
• Sheriff cell phone stipend and personnel items
• Annual reviews for multiple Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
• Bridge inspection resolution for Highway 3

The Lawrence County Commissioners approved several personnel hires, including correctional officers and a custodian, and authorized road-related agreements and purchases. They also approved tax abatements, a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the USDA Forest Service, and continued three MC Ranch permits pending due diligence. A preliminary plat for David Winter was denied, and a zoning change request was scheduled for a second reading.

• Approved hiring of James Thompson as Custodian I at $14.76/hr (unanimous)
• Approved multiple correctional officer and dispatcher hires (unanimous, with one abstention)
• Approved tax abatements for Burr, Johns, and Heinbaugh properties (unanimous)
• Approved USDA Forest Service cooperative law enforcement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of culverts and bridge materials from TrueNorth Steel (unanimous)
• Approved Bridge Reinspection Program Resolution #2021-10 (unanimous)
• Denied preliminary plat for David Winter (2-3 vote)
• Continued MC Ranch permits for commercial approach, sewer, and water lines until due diligence completed (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting on March 4, 2021, at 1:30 P.M. The agenda lists plat and application items, but the provided text contains only document titles and no specific details on decisions or proposals.

• Plats agenda items B-K
• Applications agenda items L-P

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved several final and preliminary plats, a conditional use permit for a propane storage facility, a zoning change for Nemo Guest Ranch, and a variance for an off-premise sign. All votes were carried, with one roll call vote on the David Winter plat being 6-1. The board also set public hearings for the County Commission on March 23, 2021, and for the Board of Adjustment on March 9, 2021.

• Approved final plat for Frawley Ranches Inc (Lots 32, 35, K) (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for Frawley Ranches Inc (Lots 67 & 68) (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for David Winter with conditions (6-1)
• Approved final plat for Maitland Partners, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Michael & Cynthia Lick (motion carried)
• Approved plat exempt from fire plan, preliminary and final plats for Brownsville Fire Dept et al. (motion carried)
• Approved CUP #462 for propane storage facility with conditions (motion carried)
• Approved COZ #340 for Nemo Guest Ranch zoning change (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board has scheduled an onsite visit to inspect the Nemo Guest Ranch site. This visit is intended to view existing site conditions prior to a public hearing scheduled for March 4, 2021. No decisions will be made and no public input will be taken during this specific onsite visit.

• Onsite inspection of Nemo Guest Ranch

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on old business items such as the 4-H update, electrical upgrade, bounce house, goat and sheep barn upgrades, Ferris wheel update, entertainment, fair book, advertisements, poster contest, and 100th anniversary items. New business includes the 2021 fair plan, a pig wrestling proposal, and a parade proposal. The meeting is open to the public with a Zoom option.

• Electrical upgrade
• Goat barn upgrade
• Sheep barn upgrade
• Pig wrestling proposal
• Parade proposal

The Butte-Lawrence County Fairboard approved the February 2020 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. They set the entertainment budget at $2,300-$2,500, raised advertisement fees by $25 each, and approved a 15% commission for Colleen Brunner on ad sales. No other formal decisions were made; updates were provided on grants, bids, and event planning.

• Approved minutes of the February 2020 meeting
• Accepted treasurer's report
• Approved entertainment budget of $2,300-$2,500
• Approved raising advertisement fees by $25 each
• Approved 15% commission for Colleen Brunner on ad sales

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several administrative and land-use items, including a U.S. Forest Service agreement, a preliminary plat for Phase II of the Trailside Addition, and multiple highway-related applications. The agenda also includes routine items like an auditor's account with the treasurer, a tax abatement, and a sheriff's personnel matter.

• USFS and County Agreement
• Preliminary Plat Phase II Trailside Addition
• Highway 1 application for transportation study
• Highway 2 approach permit
• Highway 3 project utility certificate

The Lawrence County Commission approved multiple road construction contracts, including a $269,501.90 chip seal project, a $503,665.00 Maitland Road grading and paving project, and a $304,404.04 St. Onge Road mill and overlay. The board also approved a $2.2 million transfer from the General Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund, denied a tax abatement for the Assemblies of God due to missing paperwork, and approved a supplemental budget of $200,000 for courthouse and jail professional services.

• Approved $269,501.90 chip seal project bid to Simon Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved $503,665.00 Maitland Road grading/paving bid to Simon Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved $304,404.04 St. Onge Road mill/overlay bid to Sacrison Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $2.2M transfer from General Fund to Road & Bridge Fund (unanimous)
• Denied tax abatement for Assemblies of God due to missing paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 supplemental budget for courthouse/jail services (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for BH Development LLC Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing propane storage as conditional use in PF district (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to review planning applications, plats, and a zoning request. The agenda includes a conditional use permit application and additional letters of opposition, indicating public input on a specific request.

• Conditional use permit application COZ #339 (Hadrick) with additional letters of opposition
• Top of the Mountain zoning request
• Review of applications and plats for February 4, 2021

Fair Board

The Butte-Lawrence County Fairboard met and approved minutes, treasurer's report, and poster contest prize money. They discussed plans for the 100th fair, including a grant application for electrical upgrades, a goat barn project, and entertainment bookings. Several items were deferred to the March meeting for further proposals.

• Approved November 2020 meeting minutes
• Accepted treasurer's report
• Approved poster contest prizes: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
• Decided to forgo water bouncy houses, will have Foot Darts, Wrecking Ball, Little Kids Farmland, and Bounce House with Slide
• Confirmed The Brandon Jones Band for Friday night entertainment
• Tabled pig wrestling proposal until March
• Tabled demolition derby proposal until March
• Tabled parade proposal until March

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on general business, including approving the agenda and minutes, reviewing the 2020 budget status and the 2021 budget. New business includes electing officers, receiving updates on USFS and DOT spraying projects, discussing a U.S.F.S. R.A.C. Grant, and GPS collection of roads and subdivisions. The board will also hear items raised by the public and receive reports from board members.

• 2020 budget account status and 2021 budget review
• Elect officers
• USFS and DOT spraying project updates
• U.S.F.S. R.A.C. Grant
• GPS collection of roads and subdivisions

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on a range of items, including highway matters such as load limits, traffic studies, and a bridge monitoring equipment request, as well as personnel actions for the state attorney, sheriff, highway department, and others. The agenda includes multiple amendments and a large information packet, indicating a substantive working session.

• Resolution 2021-07 regarding load limits
• Traffic studies for Peaceful Pines and Miller Ranch
• DENR bridge monitoring equipment request
• Personnel items for state attorney, sheriff, and highway department
• Marshall County Mack truck bid

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $925,000 transfer from the 2020 unassigned fund balance for the Public Safety and Service Center construction, and approved multiple personnel hires, a $119,500 truck purchase, and several plat approvals. The board also set a bid opening for road projects and passed a spring load limit resolution. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $925,000 from unassigned fund balance for Public Safety and Service Center construction
• Approved purchase of 2022 Mack Granite Truck for $119,500 from TranSource Truck & Equipment
• Approved spring load limit resolution #2021-07 (7 tons per axle on listed roads)
• Approved Ferber Engineering survey work for Public Safety Center, not to exceed $12,000
• Approved multiple personnel hires including Deputy State's Attorney, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Sheriff's staff
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Heisinger, Two Bit Ranch, Wells & De Young, Brownsville Fire Dept, A-1 Investments, Two Bits LLC, and Sleep
• Set bid opening for Maitland Road, St. Onge Road, and chip seal projects for February 9, 2021
• Approved Coroner call fee of $200 per call for Patrick M. Fahey

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review plats, conditional use permits (COZ 338 and COZ 339), and a signed ordinance (20-02) that takes effect March 5, 2021. The agenda includes discussion of a development agreement with Hadrick and PHP.

• Review of plats (PLATS JAN 7, 2021)
• Conditional use permit COZ 338 (Hartland)
• Conditional use permit COZ 339 (Hadrick and PHP development agreement)
• Signed Ordinance 20-02, effective 03/05/2021

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved several preliminary and final plats, including Frawley Ranches, Heisinger, Two Bit Ranch, Wells/De Young, Brownsville Fire Dept, A-1 Investments, Two Bit LLC, Maitland Partners, Sleep, BH Development, and Hander (denied). The board also approved ORD 20-02 for a propane storage yard CUP and set public hearings for two COZ requests. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved Final Plat for Frawley Ranches Inc. Lot 71 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary & Final Plats for Billy J Heisinger LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary & Final Plats for Two Bit Ranch Estates LLC & Hermi Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary & Final Plats for Steven & Jaclyn Wells and Devin De Young (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary & Final Plats for Brownsville Fire Dept et al. (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for A-1 Investments II (unanimous, Stone not voting)
• Denied Preliminary Plat for Donald F Hander (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 20-02 for Liquid & Bulk Propane Storage Yard CUP (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda is minimal and contains only a proposed meeting agenda document for the January 5, 2021 meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.