Lawrence County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission will meet on December 27, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several highway and road items, including a bridge grant application for Christensen Drive, a draft road resolution with Spearfish, and a DOT bridge project letting form. The agenda also includes a resolution for vacation of a section line, a letter from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and a P&Z application regarding 3203 MM Court Addition. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda packet.

The Board of County Commissioners approved a supplemental budget of $102,300 and assigned $1 million to the Public Safety and Services Center. They also authorized a bridge improvement grant application and approved the vacation of a portion of a highway.

• Assigned $1,000,000.00 to the Public Safety and Services Center
• Approved Supplemental Budget of $100,000 for Court Appointed Attorney and $2,300 for Coroner Salary
• Approved Resolution #2022-32 to vacate a portion of a highway (Maitland Partners, LLC)
• Approved Bridge Improvement Grant application for Structure #41-120-105
• Approved Joint Powers agreement with SD Bureau of Information and Telecommunications for dispatch sites
• Ruled that planned construction at 3203 MM Court is an 'addition' not a 'guest house' subject to a deed restriction
• Approved Resolution #2022-36 to cancel 107 outstanding checks totaling $2,493.49
• Approved various personnel classification changes and step raises effective January 1, 2023

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet jointly to discuss and vote on a range of items including an order amending the boundary of Wasp Road, a 2023 ambulance agreement with Sturgis, a JJRI Teen Court grant award, and resolutions to vacate section lines. Several personnel items for highway, buildings and grounds, and sheriff departments are also on the agenda, along with a PSSC project construction update and a bridge inspection report.

• Order amending boundary of Wasp Road
• Sturgis 2023 ambulance agreement
• JJRI Teen Court grant award
• Resolution 2022-31 and 2022-32 for vacation of section lines
• Bridge report of significant findings and BIG grant application for Christensen Drive structure over False Bottom Creek

The Board approved a $1,401,645.95 contract for the 2023 Nemo Road Mill & Overlay Phase I. Several personnel appointments and step raises were approved, and multiple layout plans and development permits were granted. The Board also adopted a supplemental budget for emergency management and approved liquor license transfers for The Merc Pizza and Pub, LLC.

• Awarded 2023 Nemo Road Mill & Overlay Phase I contract to Western Construction, Inc. for $1,401,645.95
• Appointed Brenda K. Harvey as Lawrence County State’s Attorney effective January 3, 2023
• Appointed Tim Hodson as temporary Director of Equalization effective December 18, 2022
• Approved development plan #2022-03 for Adam Rice (Nemo Mercantile) to expand business
• Approved supplemental budget Resolution #2022-33 for Emergency Management and Title III funds
• Approved liquor license transfers and a new wine & cider license for The Merc Pizza and Pub, LLC
• Approved layout plans for Duffy Croft and Stacey Sanders, Mick Busse, and Kissack Oil & Water Services
• Approved amended preliminary and final plat for BH Properties, LLC

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review and decide on several applications, including a rezoning request, conditional use permits, and preliminary plats. The agenda also includes ongoing ordinance review discussions for zoning and subdivision regulations, though these are not yet public hearings.

• DP 2022-03 Adam Rice
• COZ 357 4 Bears in the Hills
• COZ 356 Isaac Almanza (A-1 to RR)
• Croft, Busse, and Kissack layout plans
• Amended preliminary plat for Auburn Acres

The Board approved a layout plan for Kissack Oil & Water Services, an amended preliminary plat for BH Properties LLC, and a final plat for Aberle Development Co. The Board also held a work session to discuss proposed ordinance revisions regarding zoning districts, density, and affordable housing options.

• Approved layout plan for Kissack Oil & Water Services
• Approved amended preliminary plat for BH Properties LLC
• Approved final plat for Aberle Development Co
• Approved Nov 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will receive updates on various forest projects and a LiDAR project involving two 20,000-acre areas. Discussion is also scheduled regarding a Forest Plan Amendment Cooperating Agency Agreement.

• Update: Forest projects
• Update: LiDAR project (2 x 20,000 ac. areas & agreement for services)
• Forest Plan Amendment Cooperating Agency Agreement

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider several planning and zoning items, including a petition to annex territory into the Piedmont Highway Project (PHP) CID, proposed jurisdictional transfers of highways with Spearfish, and final plats for the Kloss Development and Canyon LLC subdivisions. The agenda also includes a travel request for the police department, a personnel matter for the sheriff's office, and a resolution to vacate a right-of-way.

• Public hearing on petition to annex territory into the PHP CID
• Proposed resolution for jurisdictional highway transfers with Spearfish
• Final plat for Kloss Development lots 1-9 and 31-42
• Staff report for Canyon LLC lots 1-8 in Rimrock Canyon Subdivision
• Resolution 2022-30 vacating a right-of-way

The Commission appointed John Bey as Highway Superintendent and approved the annexation of 33 acres into the Powder House Pass Community Improvement District. The board also authorized a public hearing for a road maintenance transfer agreement with the City of Spearfish and approved several personnel step raises.

• Appointed John Bey as Highway Superintendent effective Jan 1, 2023 ($88,833.16 annually)
• Approved annexation of 33 acres into Powder House Pass Community Improvement District (3-1)
• Approved Resolution #2022-30 to vacate a portion of a highway/alley in Galena
• Authorized public hearing for road maintenance transfer with City of Spearfish
• Approved utility permit for Black Hills Energy with a two-year trench warranty
• Approved final plat for Kloss Development (Dakota Highlands Estates)
• Approved professional services agreement with Lookout Plan + Code Consulting LLC
• Approved step raises for Nathaniel Eriksen, Robert Goode, and Rich Walk

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission will meet to canvass the November 2022 election results and consider a change of zoning (COZ 354) for Black Hills LLC's Steel Wheel Campground. The board will also review several subdivision requests, a variance extension for Zachmeier, a quit claim deed for surplus property to Swartout, and personnel items including a sheriff's office hire and an extension MOU.

• GB 5: Election canvass information for the November 2022 election
• COZ 354: Change of zoning for Black Hills LLC / Steel Wheel Campground
• Quit claim deed for county surplus property to Swartout (2022)
• VAR 196: Zachmeier extension request for movement of a building
• GB 3: Personnel item for the Sheriff's office

The Board approved a commissioning agent contract for the Public Safety & Services Center and adopted a $50,000 supplemental budget for the Impact and Economic Diversification Fund. Several zoning changes and plat approvals were granted, and the board authorized the private sale of a 0.25-acre surplus real property parcel.

• Approved $76,800 proposal from TechComm, Inc. for commissioning agent services
• Adopted Resolution #2022-29 for a $50,000 Supplemental Budget (Impact and Economic Diversification Fund)
• Approved zoning change #354 for Steel Wheel Campground to expand RV sites and cabins
• Authorized private sale of 0.25-acre surplus real property to Westley and Mary Swartout Family Trust
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Broken Wheel Real Estate, LLC, Bierema, and DRD Enterprises, LLC
• Approved final plat for BH Properties, LLC contingent upon filing covenants
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Robinson & Brooking and preliminary plat for Salmon’s, Inc.
• Appointed Meghan Byrum to the Planning & Zoning Board for a term expiring 12-31-2022

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2022 fair budget and wrap-up, along with various old and new business items. The agenda includes facility maintenance, event planning, and public input. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions specified.

• Budget review
• 2022 Fair wrap-up
• Buildings and facilities (floor in storage building)
• Tractor Pull
• Entertainment and schedule

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed potential improvements to the pig barn and horse barn, as well as updates to the horse show schedule and entertainment for the 2023 fair.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Confirmed tractor pull will proceed
• Confirmed Clair will provide entertainment

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review several subdivision-related requests, including layout plans, lot splits, and final plats. The agenda includes a layout plan for the Croft property and subdivision requests for Broken Wheel Estates, St. Onge, South Ridge Estates, Bulldog Ranch, and HES 68. The board will decide or discuss these items at the meeting.

• Layout plan for Croft property with contours and management areas
• Subdivision request for Lots 1 and 2, Broken Wheel Estates (Kress)
• Subdivision request for Lots 14A and 15A, Block 9, St. Onge (Bieresma)
• Final lots in South Ridge Estates
• Subdivision requests for Tract 4R/5R Bulldog Ranch and Tract 1A/1B HES 68

The Board approved several preliminary and final plats for lot line adjustments and new lot creations. One final plat for South Ridge Estates was approved contingent upon the filing of covenants. The Board also appointed three members to a committee to review the Subdivision Ordinance.

• Approved preliminary and final plats for Broken Wheel Real Estate, LLC
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Cindy Smith-Bierema & Ivan Bierema
• Approved preliminary and final plats for DRD Enterprises LLC
• Approved final plat for BH properties LLC contingent upon covenants being filed before building permits are issued
• Approved amended preliminary and final plats for Jim Robinson Trust and Cole and Linda Brooking
• Approved final plat for Salmon’s Inc c/o Don Hausle
• Approved Janette Sprenger, Randy Deibert, and Adam Thompson as committee members to review the Subdivision Ordinance
• Approved TJ Ewing as Acting-Secretary (4-1)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss several items including alcoholic beverage license renewals, a conditional use permit violation, and a request to extend a building movement deadline. The board will also consider a letter to the governor regarding cybersecurity funding and county surplus property. Several non-agenda correspondence items are included for review.

• Alcoholic beverage license renewals
• Conditional Use Permit 469 violation report and pictures
• VAR 196 request for 6-month extension for moving a building (Zachmeier)
• County surplus property
• Letter to Governor Noem regarding cybersecurity funding

The Commission approved 2023 liquor license renewals for several local businesses. The board also authorized a cybersecurity grant support letter and declared various equipment and real property as surplus.

• Renewed 2023 liquor licenses for multiple entities including Nemo Mercantile, St. Onge Bar, and Steel Wheel
• Approved cybersecurity grant program letter of support to Governor Kristi Noem
• Declared two 9mm Gen 17 pistols surplus for trade-in
• Declared Kenmore washer and dryer surplus and destroyed
• Approved private approach permit for Beth Mathis at 20565 Maitland Rd
• Approved utility permit for Black Hills Electric Cooperative to bore under Englewood Road
• Declared 0.25 acres of real property in Section 29, T6, R3 as surplus
• Maintained Conditional Use Permit #469 for Troy Schulte campground pending 3-month review

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss multiple planning and zoning items, including a conditional use permit violation, a change of zoning for Steel Wheel Campground, and several development agreements for Powder House Pass phases. The board will also consider ambulance service agreements with Spearfish and Monument Health, as well as personnel and insurance matters. The agenda includes a mix of public hearings, reports, and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit 469 violation report and pictures
• Change of Zoning 354 for Black Hills LLC / Steel Wheel Campground
• Powder House Pass Phase 3, 4A, and 6A final development agreements
• Spearfish Ambulance Agreement and Monument Health Ambulance Agreement
• Personnel item for Sheriff's office (GB 4)

The Board approved several final development agreements and a letter of credit for the Powder House Pass Community Improvement District. Other actions included approving a conditional use permit for cabins in Boulder Canyon and denying a cul-de-sac variance for Kissack Water & Oil Services.

• Approved Final Development Agreements for Phases 3, 4A, and 6A of Powder House Pass
• Accepted Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit #400001291 for Powder House Pass
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #481 for multiple small cabins in Boulder Canyon
• Denied Variance #205 for a 3,390 ft. cul-de-sac for Kissack Water & Oil Services (3-1)
• Approved 2023 health insurance contract with Wellmark (8.21% premium increase)
• Approved permit for Deer Mountain Sanitary District to occupy highway right-of-way
• Approved $50,000 public hearing for supplemental budget for Forest Plan Revision studies
• Approved hire of Blaze Eagle Horse as Correctional Officer II G1 at $21.46/hour

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss various land use plats, annual reviews for gravel pits, and right-of-way permits. The body is also considering proposed ordinance changes and a GIS website development agreement.

• Annual reviews for Gillies, Eaton Pit, Canyon Cab, Canyon Rock LLC, Hurm Gravel Pit, and Evans Gravel Pit conditional use permits
• Right-of-way permits for Deer Mtn Sanitary District and MDU on N Rochford Road
• Final plat reports for Dakota Energy Resources and 4 Bears in the Hills LLC
• Proposed 2022 ordinance changes
• GIS website development and hosting agreement

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $892,318.92 federal fund application, multiple subdivision plats, and several permits. The Board of Adjustment denied a variance request for a front setback reduction. All commission motions passed unanimously except where noted.

• Approved $892,318.92 U.S. Treasury Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund application (unanimous)
• Approved Montana Dakota Utilities right-of-way permit (4-1, Flanagan dissenting)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Caterpillar skid steer and John Deere tractor (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Dakota Highlands Estates contingent on fire plan (4-1, Ewing dissenting)
• Approved CUP #329-12 allowing hired hand substitution for Boyd and Cindy Gillies (unanimous)
• Cancelled CUP #445 for Canyon Cab Company due to property sale (unanimous)
• Denied Variance #203 for 10' front setback reduction (3-2, super majority not met)
• Approved multiple plats including Boulder Canyon Country Club and 4 Bears in the Hills (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to review a conditional use permit for a campground, a zone change for a campground, a variance for oil and water services, and multiple preliminary and final plats for subdivisions. The board will also consider proposed ordinance changes and a CID annexation. The agenda includes staff reports for each item, indicating these are formal review items.

• CUP 481: Williams campground conditional use permit
• COZ 354: Black Hills LLC Steel Wheel Campground zone change
• VAR 205: Kissack Oil and Water Services variance
• Final plats for Dakota Energy Resources Lots 1 and 2, 4 Bears in the Hills LLC, and others
• 2022 proposed ordinance changes

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Co-op Agency MOU/Facilitator and a LiDAR project involving two 20,000 acre areas. Discussion is also scheduled regarding a Forest Plan Amendment Cooperating Agency Agreement.

• Update: Co-op Agency MOU/Facilitator
• Update: LiDAR project (2 x 20,000 ac. areas & agreement for services)
• Forest Plan Amendment Cooperating Agency Agreement

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2022 fair wrap-up, budget review, and various facility and equipment items. Old business includes storm damage repairs and replacement of fair board items, while new business covers a sign, storage building, bucking chutes, office shelving, and additional goat pens. The meeting is open to the public for comments.

• Budget review
• 2022 Fair wrap-up
• Damage from storm (buildings and facilities)
• New storage building
• More goat pens

The Lawrence County Fair Board met on October 3, 2022, to discuss several old and new business items. They voted to accept the minutes as corrected and the treasurer's report as printed. Key discussions included the condition of the storage building west of the office, which needs interior repairs, and the bucking chutes, which the board voted to leave as is rather than sell. Other topics included inventory needs, electricity and plumbing status, livestock superintendent meetings, and potential improvements to the horse barn. The board also noted the return of the tractor pull and discussed inflatables, 4-H items, and donations.

• Accepted minutes as corrected (motion by Tristan, second by Richard, carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report as printed (motion by Tristan, second by Richard, carried)
• Voted to leave bucking chutes as is (motion by Richard, seconded, carried)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commissioners are providing notice of a quorum for a stakeholder meeting regarding the I-90 Spearfish Area Welcome Center/Rest Area. The agenda states that no official business will be transacted.

• I-90 Spearfish Area Welcome Center/Rest Area Stakeholder meeting at Spearfish City Hall

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting to discuss the 2023 proposed budget and the Public Safety and Services Center construction. The body will also review several planning and zoning requests and surplus property deeds.

• 2023 Proposed Budget
• Public Safety and Services Center construction materials testing professional services agreement
• CUP 479 Johnson - Temporary 2nd Residence
• COZ 353 Riley Fremont staff report
• Surplus property deeds for Moe Dairy, Opheim, and Olsons

The Lawrence County Commission adopted the 2023 annual budget (Resolution #2022-27) on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Sleep dissenting over a $10,000 nuisance complaint line item. The board also canvassed the Wasp Road District election and formally incorporated the road district after a unanimous vote in favor. Several personnel actions, vehicle purchases, and land sales were approved, and a variance for a barn setback was continued to October 11, 2022.

• Adopted 2023 annual budget with $12.94M tax levy (4-1)
• Canvassed Wasp Road District election (14-0) and approved incorporation order
• Approved $160,000 for four 2022 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles from Juneks
• Approved $190,500 gravel crushing contract with Rogers Construction Inc.
• Approved two commercial approach permits for SLH Holdings (Peaceful Pines) on St. Onge Road
• Approved quit claim deed sales: 1.3-acre tract to Tim & Chandy Olson ($499), lots in Deadwood to Joseph & Julie Opheim ($11,000), 4.95-acre strip to Moe Farm & Ranch ($5,500)
• Approved step raises and new hires for sheriff's office (8 personnel actions)
• Continued variance #203 (Masters) for 10' front setback to October 11, 2022

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on general business, including approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and reviewing the 2022 budget. New business includes a spraying update for county roads, DOT, and USFS areas, and a proposal to roll over 2022 capital assets into the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes time for public discussion and board member reports.

• 2022 budget review
• Spraying update: County roads/DOT/USFS
• 2022 capital assets roll-over into 2023 budget
• Board member reports from Kyle Vavruska, John Hauge, Clint Ridley, Gerry Bennett, Mike Whalen, Lee Fennema, and Bob Ewing

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2022 fair wrap-up and budget review, along with old and new business items. The agenda includes items from the public as required by state law. No major decisions are listed beyond routine administrative and facility matters.

• Budget review
• 2022 Fair wrap-up
• Buildings and facilities: fair board tables, awards jackets, storm damage
• New business: sign, storage building, bucking chutes, office shelving, more goat pens
• Public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved the 2023 fair dates as Monday, July 31 through Saturday, August 5. They also approved paying a $1,300 sign bill and a $1,500 shelving installation contract. The board discussed storm damage, table ownership, and potential sale of bucking chutes, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved 2023 fair dates: July 31-August 5 (motion carried)
• Approved $1,300 payment for sign (motion carried)
• Approved $1,500 shelving installation by BH CustomBuilds (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of August 8 meeting (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report as printed

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting to discuss the 2023 proposed budget and an opioid settlement MOU. The body will also review several highway projects and numerous planning and zoning plat requests.

• 2023 Proposed Budget
• Opioid Settlement MOU
• Notice to bidders for Sheriff patrol vehicles
• Highway project: Lawrence 08N0 DOT1015B-T bridge replacement
• Planning and zoning reviews for Paradise Acres IV, Dakota Highlands, and Deer Mountain Village

The Lawrence County Commissioners approved the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement, authorizing the vice-chairman to sign. They also held a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget, with adoption scheduled for September 27. Multiple personnel actions, including step raises and new hires for the Sheriff's Office, were approved. Several planning and zoning items were continued or approved, including a development plan for a specialty resort and a change of zoning for residential subdivision in Nemo.

• Approved opioid settlement MOA (unanimous)
• Approved step raises for 8 sheriff's office employees (unanimous)
• Approved new hires for correctional officer and deputy (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for Nicholas Paladino property tax (unanimous)
• Approved development plan for 3-cabin resort at Hwy 14A & Gilded Mt Road (unanimous)
• Approved change of zoning #352 for Goldsmith Properties in Nemo (unanimous)
• Continued preliminary plat for Shining Dawn Element pending DOT info (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for BH Development BLM land transfer (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review and decide on 14 applications, including conditional use permits for a temporary second residence and two specialty resorts, a zoning change for a campground, variances, and multiple preliminary and final plats for subdivisions. The agenda includes staff reports for each item, and the board will take action on these requests.

• CUP 479 Johnson - temporary second residence
• CUP 480 Rogers - specialty resort
• CUP 481 Williams - specialty resort
• COZ 354 Black Hills LLC - Steel Wheel Campground
• Preliminary plat for Dakota Highlands Lots 1-66

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved a conditional use permit for a temporary second residence for a ranch hand, with a condition requiring notification if the occupant is not a listed family member. A public hearing for a specialty resort with treehouse cabins was continued to October 6, 2022, with an on-site visit scheduled. Several plats and a variance were also approved.

• Approved CUP #479 for temporary second residence (ranch hand) with amended condition (unanimous)
• Continued CUP #480 for specialty resort to Oct 6, 2022, with on-site visit Sept 27 (unanimous)
• Approved VAR #203 for 10' front setback variance for barn/residence (4-1)
• Approved amended preliminary plat for Dakota Highlands Estates (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Victoria Valley Estates lot line revisions (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Rimrock Canyon Subdivision with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Paradise Acres IV lots with tree removal bond condition (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Shining Dawn Element subdivision (unanimous)

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Chimera and Zeppelin projects. Discussion is also scheduled regarding the LiDAR Project and Forest Plan Revision/Assessments.

• Update on Chimera and Zeppelin Projects
• Update on LiDAR Project
• Update on Forest Plan Revision/Assessments

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will review various land use and administrative items. Discussions include multi-year road maintenance plans, alcohol license fee resolutions, and several planning and zoning staff reports.

• 5 Year Road Plan
• 9 Year Regraveling Plan
• Resolution setting alcohol licenses and fees
• Supplemental budget resolution for Search and Rescue
• 2 East Colorado Boulevard Area Study Report

The Lawrence County Commission approved the 2023 liquor license resolution, hired two correctional officers, and approved several plats and zoning changes. The board also approved a supplemental budget for emergency management, a comprehensive plan addendum, and various grants. The SJL Enterprises preliminary plat was continued to September 6, 2022.

• Approved Resolution #2022-24 for 2023 liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved new hires for two correctional officers (unanimous)
• Approved COZ #350 for Startz/Red Barn Property Management (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for BH Development, LLC (unanimous)
• Continued preliminary plat for SJL Enterprises to Sept 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-22 supplemental budget for emergency management (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-13 Colorado Boulevard Study Area addendum (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for three surplus properties (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission will attend a groundbreaking ceremony at 50 Tatanka Drive. No additional official business will be transacted during this meeting.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for the Public Safety and Services Center at 50 Tatanka Drive

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a wrap-up of the 2022 fair. The agenda also includes a period for public comment as required by state law, followed by adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2022 Fair wrap-up discussion/action
• Public comment period (SDCL 1-25-1)

The Butte Lawrence County Fair Board met and approved the July minutes and treasurer's report. The board reviewed the 2022 fair, discussing successes like camping revenue and planning changes for next year, including new chicken classes, vet check deadlines, and facility repairs. No formal votes were taken on these future items.

• Approved July 2022 meeting minutes as read
• Accepted treasurer's report
• Decided against having ball players come out for a workshop
• Discussed and left open: different colored cards for animal species (Nicole Jones said not needed)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review a large docket of land-use applications, including conditional use permits (CUPs), a zoning change, variances, and multiple preliminary plats and lot adjustments. The agenda includes staff reports and supporting documents for each item, indicating decisions or recommendations will be made on these proposals.

• CUP 479 Johnson - temporary second residence
• COZ 352 Goldsmith Properties - zoning change
• CUP 480 Rogers - conditional use permit with site maps and photos
• VAR 202 Mikkelsen - variance request
• Deer Mountain Village lots 176-186 preliminary plat

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved two zoning changes (COZ 352 and 353), a variance (VAR 202), and numerous preliminary and final plats for subdivisions and lot line adjustments. All motions passed unanimously except one abstention on a preliminary plat. The board also held informational meetings on a conditional use permit for a specialty resort and a layout plat discussion.

• Approved COZ 352 (Goldsmith Properties) to rezone 7.47 acres in Nemo from PF/SRD to residential for subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved COZ 353 (Riley Fremont) to rezone 40 acres near Spearfish from A-1 to A-2 for subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 202 (Paul Mikkelsen) for a 20-foot variance to front setback for a detached garage in Lantern Estates (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for SJL Enterprises LLC (Deer Mt Village) with road exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved corrective preliminary and final plats for Rue/Kracht (Boulder Park lot line revision) as exempt (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Frawley Ranches Inc (Acorn Ridge Rd) (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Williamson (Reebe Ranch Estates) with hold on recording until roads completed (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Dickert et al. (Galena lot line adjustment) (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several land-use and administrative items, including adoption of building codes, multiple conditional use permits, a zone change, and road district annexations. The agenda also includes resolutions on public funds investment and USFS assessments, as well as surplus property declarations. Several items are listed only as documents without detailed descriptions, so the specific actions are not fully detailed in the agenda text.

• ORD 2022-01 Building Codes adoption
• CUP 475 Terry Neubaum specialty resort
• CUP 476 Misty Anderson RV sites
• CUP 477 McKee bed and breakfast
• Terry Valley Road District annexation of territory

The Lawrence County Commission approved assigning $5,000,000 to the Public Safety and Services Center construction fund and adopted Ordinance #2022-01, which updates the county's building codes to the 2021 International Codes. The board also approved several conditional use permits, including campgrounds and a bed and breakfast, and continued one campground permit to a later meeting. Road district incorporations and boundary adjustments were also approved.

• Assigned $5,000,000 to Public Safety and Services Center construction fund
• Adopted Ordinance #2022-01 adopting 2021 International Building Codes
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #475 for campground in Boulder Canyon
• Continued Conditional Use Permit #476 for campground to August 16, 2022
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #477 for bed & breakfast on Nemo Rd
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #478 for horses/livestock on Hillsview Road
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #474 for specialty resort with amended condition
• Declared Golden Hills Lode Road District incorporated after 6-0 vote

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment are reviewing multiple preliminary and final plats for various properties. The agenda also includes discussions on building code adoption, highway permits, and several personnel requests.

• Permit to occupy Terry Peak Summit Road
• Permit to occupy Oak Street in Whitewood
• Adoption of 2021 Building Code summary and Ordinance 2022-01
• Multiple preliminary and final plats including Deer Mountain Village Block D
• Rimrock Canyon final lots and grade exception request

The Lawrence County Commission approved splitting $683,959 in PILT funds equally between the General Fund and Road and Bridge Fund, and made several personnel decisions including new hires and a step raise. They also set the ground breaking for the Public Safety & Services Center for August 11, 2022, and approved multiple plats and a right-of-way vacation. The meeting included a first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2021 International Building Codes, with a second reading scheduled for July 26.

• Approved splitting $683,959 PILT funds equally between General Fund and Road and Bridge Fund
• Approved new hires: Dispatcher I, Correctional Officer, Accounting Clerk, two Heavy Equipment Operators
• Approved step raise for Correctional Sergeant to $23.94/hr
• Set ground breaking for Public Safety & Services Center for August 11, 2022
• Approved Resolution #2022-20 to vacate section line right-of-way with condition to preserve G.L.O. Brass Cap
• Approved preliminary plat for Bevier with cul-de-sac and emergency egress
• Approved multiple preliminary and final plats for various applicants
• Declared two parcels of real property surplus and appointed appraisers

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on various items related to the upcoming fair. Topics include facility updates, storm damage, fair book materials, and event logistics. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discuss fair book materials: posters, table tents, t-shirts
• Review building and facilities status: Pig Barn, Sheep Barn, Horticulture Building, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
• Address storm damage and clean-up dates: July 23 and July 30
• Discuss camping check-in times, ambulance, security, and thank-yous
• Consider pig wrestling waivers and copier purchase

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board met on July 11, 2022, and approved the purchase of pullover hoodies for Open Class awards, noting they were 42% cheaper than partial-zip versions. The board also approved the June 2022 minutes and treasurer's report. Most other items were updates on fair preparations, including building repairs, signage, and event scheduling.

• Approved June 2022 minutes as read
• Approved treasurer's report
• Approved ordering pullover hoodies for Open Class awards (cheaper by 42% than partial zip)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This is a notice of quorum, not a regular business meeting. Lawrence County Commissioners may be present at the Black Hills District Meeting of the Black Hills Association of County Commissioners/Officials on July 8, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel. No official county business will be transacted at this gathering.

• Notice of possible quorum at Black Hills District Meeting
• Meeting location: Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel, 1906 Deadwood Mountain Drive, Deadwood, SD
• Time: July 8, 2022, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (MST)
• No official business will be transacted

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on July 7, 2022, to consider several conditional use permits (CUPs), a variance, and numerous preliminary and final plats. The agenda includes applications for specialty resorts, RV sites, a bed and breakfast, horses, and a variance, as well as plats for subdivisions like Deer Mountain Village and Rimrock Canyon. The board will also receive informational items on other applications.

• CUP 474: Dean Meyer - specialty resort
• CUP 475: Terry Neubaum - specialty resort
• CUP 476: Misti Anderson - RV sites
• CUP 477: McKee bed and breakfast
• VAR 201: Baumann variance

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved six conditional use permits (CUPs 474-478) and recommended approval of a variance, while denying a preliminary plat for a subdivision due to road and fire plan issues. The board also approved multiple plats and road profile exceptions, and held informational meetings on future applications.

• Approved CUP 474 for specialty resort (unanimous)
• Approved COZ 350 for zoning change to C/LI (unanimous)
• Approved CUP 475 for specialty resort (unanimous)
• Approved CUP 476 for campground (4-3 roll call)
• Approved CUP 477 for bed & breakfast (unanimous)
• Approved CUP 478 for horses/livestock (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR 201 for setback variance (unanimous, Stone abstained)
• Denied preliminary plat for Bevier subdivision (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The meeting includes discussions on personnel matters for the Sheriff's office and Weed Control, as well as various staff reports. The agenda also contains items related to land use, including several staff reports for specific property lots and a study area resolution.

• Personnel actions regarding the Sheriff and Weed Control
• Lidar letter of engagement for professional services
• Staff report for Canyon LLC Lots 1-8 Rimrock Canyon Sub
• Resolution 2022-13 regarding Colorado Blvd Study Area
• East Colorado Boulevard Area Study Report

The Lawrence County Commission approved multiple personnel actions, including new hires and a step raise for correctional officers, and a seasonal sprayer. It approved conditional use permits for a broadband tower and campsite expansion, and approved preliminary and final plats for McKee Estates and Canyon, LLC. The board also approved the revised Community Wildfire Protection Plan and authorized a service agreement for Lidar data, among other administrative items.

• Approved new hire Alexander Lopez as part-time Correctional Officer I at $20.22/hr
• Approved new hire Kenneth Ayers as full-time Correctional Officer II at $21.46/hr
• Approved step raise for Emmanuel Mercado to $20.63/hr
• Approved classification change for Brandon Rosenau to Correctional Officer II at $22.34/hr (Rosenau abstained)
• Approved new hire Dalton Davis as seasonal Sprayer/GPS 1 at $15.00/hr
• Approved Bill Coburn to review Forest Plan Revision assessments up to 30 hrs at $75/hr (4-1, Sleep nay)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #473 for 120' broadband tower (SDN Communication/Anderson)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #465-22 to add 7 campsites and storage (McGuigan Family)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss pending business. The board will consider whether to award or reject the bid from RCS for the PSSC Project.

• Award/Reject Bid from RCS for PSSC Project

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The agenda consists of a proposed special meeting and associated information packets. The provided text contains document titles but does not list specific motions or decisions to be voted upon.

• PSSC presentation
• Personnel letter regarding Coburn
• Investment schedule
• Portfolio management report
• Change Order Number 01

The Lawrence County Commission voted 3-2 to accept R.C.S. Construction's $48.2M base bid with alternates and value engineering, bringing the total to $44,895,140 for the Public Safety & Services Center. A prior motion to reject the bid failed 2-3. The commission also authorized the chairman to sign a change order reducing costs by $2,908,860, subject to architectural review.

• Approved $44,895,140 construction bid from R.C.S. Construction for Public Safety & Services Center (3-2)
• Rejected motion to reject bid and proceed under different conditions (2-3)
• Authorized chairman to sign change order 1 deducting $2,908,860 (3-2)
• Cancelled special meeting scheduled for June 24, 2022

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission is holding a special meeting to address pending business. The board will consider awarding or rejecting a bid from RCS regarding the PSSC Project.

• Award/Reject Bid from RCS for the PSSC Project

The Lawrence County Commission opened a bid for the Public Safety & Services Center project and heard a presentation from Sheriff Brian Dean outlining three options: accept, reject, or exercise the margin. The board discussed funding shortfalls and potential savings but took no final action, instead tabling the decision until June 23, 2022. All other agenda items were procedural and approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 County Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 Board of Adjustment meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on R.C.S. Construction bid until June 23, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will review several staff reports for preliminary plats and lot divisions. The body is also considering a residency policy amendment and a comprehensive plan addendum for the Colorado Blvd study area.

• Preliminary plat for Paradise Acres IV
• Staff reports for lot divisions including Storey Lane, Rimrock Canyon Sub, and Frawley Ranch Estates
• Resolution 2022-13 regarding the 2022 Comp Plan addendum for Colorado Blvd study area
• Variance requests VAR 199 for Paul Rezich and VAR 200 for MM Sisk Farms Diversified
• Proposed amended residency policy

The Lawrence County Commission canvassed the Reebe Ranch Estates Road District election and approved its incorporation. The board also approved several personnel raises, a new hire, utility permits, and multiple preliminary and final plats, while denying the McKee preliminary plat and a variance request.

• Approved Reebe Ranch Road District incorporation (9-0)
• Approved step raises for four sheriff's office employees
• Approved new hire Barbara R. Baker as Administrative Secretary
• Approved Resolution #2022-18 to vacate a section line right-of-way
• Denied preliminary plat for Richard & Jody McKee due to lack of access
• Approved preliminary & final plat for Michael Hoffman (lot line revision)
• Denied Variance #200 for M&M Sisk Farms (setback variance)
• Approved $44,200 supplement to Sheriff Capital Assets Budget

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will meet to discuss the Forest Plan Revision and a Co-op Agency MOU. The body will also receive updates on the LiDAR project and the Chimera Project.

• Forest Plan Revision
• Co-op Agency MOU/Facilitator
• LiDAR project update covering two 20,000 acre areas
• Chimera Project scoping comments and landowner access

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda contains only the proposed meeting agenda and information packet, including primary election results. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed beyond the adoption of the agenda itself. The meeting appears to be largely procedural at this stage.

• Proposed meeting agenda and information packet
• Primary election results document

The Lawrence County Commission canvassed the 2022 Primary Election results and approved several personnel actions, including a new pay scale and classification for a Planning & Zoning Assistant Technician. The board also continued an employee's employment as a reasonable accommodation and allowed leave donations to another employee. No action was taken after an executive session on personnel.

• Canvassed 2022 Primary Election results (unanimous)
• Approved Planning & Zoning Assistant Technician pay scale G1-$21.63, G2-$22.49, G3-$23.37 effective Jan 2, 2022
• Approved Jannette T. Sprenger as full-time permanent Planning & Zoning Assistant Technician G1 at $21.63/hr effective Jan 2, 2022
• Continued employment of Brandon Rosenau as reasonable accommodation until June 28, 2022 (Rosenau abstained)
• Approved employee leave donations to Jolene Wetz up to 13 weeks
• Scheduled special meeting June 21, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. for Public Safety & Services Center project

Public Defender Advisory Board

The agenda contains only the proposed meeting agenda and information packet. No other business or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Invasive Species Management

The meeting agenda and information packet were proposed for review. The provided documents consist of a proposed budget request and the meeting agenda.

• Review of 2023 proposed budget request

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and take action on routine administrative items, including approving the agenda, prior minutes, and the treasurer's report. Old business includes updates on the fair book, history book, T-shirts, facility improvements (Swine Barn, Poultry/Rabbit Barn), highway signs, and the 4-H food stand. New business covers 4-H updates, clean-up dates, fairground dates, and the July meeting date. The meeting also includes a public comment period as required by state law.

• Facility updates: Swine Barn, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
• Fair Book update (Ida Marie)
• History Book update (Amy)
• T-shirts by Fair Board Young Life
• Highway signs/Banner for state

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board met on June 6, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes and the treasurer's report as printed. The board discussed fair book progress, refunded the history book payment, and planned facility updates including pig and sheep barns, a building floor, and a swamp cooler. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion by Dwight, second by Tom)
• Accepted treasurer's report as printed (motion by Sheryl, second by Tom)
• Refunded history book payment; Amy will not complete this year
• Set clean-up dates for July 23 and 30
• Discussed camping fee structure: $35/night with sewer/water, less without electricity
• Set July meeting date for July 7

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will review a large agenda including conditional use permits, rezoning requests, and subdivision plats. The board will also consider a draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan update. All items are up for discussion and possible action.

• CUP 473: SDN Communications (Anderson)
• CUP 474: Dean Meyer - Specialty Resort
• CUP 465: McGuigan Farm Experience
• COZ 350: James and Tina Startz rezoning
• COZ 351: Jeff Messmer rezoning

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board denied a zoning change (COZ 351) that would have allowed a medical cannabis dispensary near residential properties, voting 6-1. The board approved several conditional use permits and zoning changes, including a broadband tower, a specialty resort, and a campground amendment, with some hearings rescheduled due to notification issues. It also recommended denial of two variances and approved multiple plats.

• Approved CUP 473 for 120' broadband tower (unanimous)
• Approved CUP 474 for specialty resort (unanimous, rescheduled to July 7)
• Approved amendment to CUP 465-22 adding campsites and storage (unanimous)
• Approved COZ 350 from SRD to C/LI (unanimous, rescheduled to July 7)
• Denied COZ 351 for medical cannabis dispensary (6-1)
• Recommended denial of VAR 199 (unanimous, Stone abstained)
• Recommended denial of VAR 200 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple preliminary and final plats (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel and a bid award. The board will consider authorizing the Chairman to sign documents to proceed with Elevatus Architecture.

• Bid award and authorization for Elevatus Architecture

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting on May 25, 2022, primarily to open bids. The agenda also includes proposed resolutions on a residency policy and a fee for license decals, though no details are provided in the agenda text.

• Bid opening for an unspecified project
• Proposed residency policy resolution
• Proposed resolution setting a fee for license decals

The Lawrence County Commission unanimously approved Resolution #2022-15, amending the personnel manual to require residency for certain county positions (elected officials, department heads, and employees driving county vehicles), with waivers possible. They also approved Resolution #2022-19, supporting a state law change to increase mailing fees for vehicle decals and plates. A single bid of $48,245,000 for the Public Safety & Services Center was received and referred to architects for review.

• Approved Resolution #2022-15 amending personnel manual residency policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-19 supporting state law change for mailing decals/plates fees (unanimous)
• Received bid from R.C.S. Construction, Inc. for $48,245,000 for Public Safety & Services Center; referred to architects for review

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee meeting scheduled for May 24, 2022, was canceled. The agenda had included items regarding NEPA projects and a LiDAR project update.

• Cooperating Agency status and NEPA projects
• Forest Plan Amendment assessment process
• LiDAR project update

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The meeting includes discussions on personnel matters for the Sheriff's office and general business regarding property and policies. The agenda also contains several Conditional Use Permit applications and petitions related to Lost Meadows.

• Sheriff jail medical agreement
• CUP 429-22 application and staff report
• CUP 62-22 application, plat, and staff report
• Lost Meadows petition to vacate section line
• Resolution 2022-13 regarding Colorado Blvd study area

The Lawrence County Commission approved the incorporation of the Golden Hills Lode Road District, subject to voter approval, and authorized the chairman to sign the order. The board also approved multiple liquor license transfers and new licenses, several personnel actions including new hires and step raises, and a jail medical agreement with Monument Health. All motions passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved Golden Hills Lode Road District incorporation order (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Jail Medical Agreement with Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license to Tyler Grimm (Wild Bill's Campground) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license to Custer Crossing Family Campground LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new liquor license for Trevor Kautzman (Merritt General LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved new liquor license for Black Hills LLC (Steel Wheel) (unanimous)
• Approved new liquor license for Walker Properties LLC (Trout Haven) (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #429-22 for Bonicelli to add up to 4 food trucks (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will discuss personnel matters for the Sheriff and Public Defender, liquor license renewals, and various land use applications. The meeting includes reviews of preliminary and final plats for several residential developments and a study of the East Colorado Boulevard area.

• Resolution 2022-13 regarding the East Colorado Boulevard area study
• Plat reviews for Deer Mountain, Paradise Acres IV, Majestic Estates, and Story Lane
• Zoning and development requests for the Wichterman family (COZ 349 and DP 22-01)
• Variance requests VAR 196 (Zachmeier) and VAR 197 (Stadler)
• Personnel discussions regarding the Sheriff and Public Defender

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $100,000 pledge over four years for Forest Plan Revision studies, funded from Mineral Severance Tax interest, and approved a development plan allowing Hidden Valley Campground to expand by up to 42 permanent sites. The Board of Adjustment denied a variance for a garage built without a permit and approved a reduced variance for another garage. All other motions passed unanimously unless noted.

• Approved $100,000 pledge over 4 years for Forest Plan Revision studies (4-1)
• Approved Development Plan 22-01 for Hidden Valley Campground expansion (up to 42 sites)
• Approved COZ #349 rezoning Wichterman properties from HSC/PF to RC
• Denied Variance #196 for garage setback (Zachmeier)
• Approved Variance #197 for 5' setback variance (Stadler)
• Approved new hires for two part-time correctional officers at $20.22/hr
• Approved re-appointment of Allan Bonnema as Highway & Physical Plant Superintendent
• Approved $14,000 for LiDAR test project from Commissioner Contingency fund

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission will meet to discuss pending business, including a potential extension for the Public Safety and Service Center project bid date. The meeting includes an executive session and time for public discussion.

• Public Safety and Service Center Project Bid Date Extension

The Lawrence County Commission voted to extend the bid deadline for the Public Safety & Services Center project by one week to May 25, 2022, with bid awards scheduled for May 31, 2022. They also authorized advertising for an Emergency Management position to allow training before Rene Larson's retirement. No other substantive decisions were made; the board held an executive session on personnel but took no action.

• Extended bid date for Public Safety & Services Center to May 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled bid award for May 31, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Allowed Emergency Management to advertise for a position for training before retirement (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel; no action taken

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a meeting on May 5, 2022, to review several conditional use permits (CUPs), variances, and zoning changes. The agenda includes amendments to existing CUPs for food trucks, storage, a campground, and a specialty resort, as well as a new tower application. The board will also consider adoption of the 2021 IBC building codes and multiple preliminary and final plats.

• CUP 429-22 Bonicell: amended CUP for food trucks
• CUP 62-22 Old Belle Road Enterprises: amendment to add storage
• CUP 473 SDN Communications/Mike Anderson: tower application
• CUP 474 Dean Meyer: specialty resort
• ORD 2022-03: adoption of 2021 IBC codes

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved two conditional use permit amendments: one allowing up to four food trucks at a restaurant on Vanocker Canyon Road, and another expanding outdoor storage for campers and trucks on Old Belle Road with added conditions. The board also recommended denial of two variances, including one for a garage setback on Tinton Road, and approved several plats. Informational meetings were held for future items like a broadband tower and a medical cannabis dispensary rezoning.

• Approved CUP #429-22 amendment to add up to 4 food trucks (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #62-22 amendment for outdoor storage expansion, with conditions on road use and lighting (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of VAR #196 for a 6.1' side setback variance on Tinton Road (4-1)
• Recommended denial of VAR #197 for a 6' side setback variance on Swan Lane (3-2)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Bauer, Hoffman, Winter, Graf Ventures, and Maitland Partners (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for KR Deer Mountain Club with condition on timber harvest explanation (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is meeting to discuss building upgrades for several barns, including air conditioning and welding panels. The board will also review the preliminary fair schedule and address various non-profit inquiries.

• Building upgrades for Beef, Swine, Rabbit, and Sheep barns
• Review of preliminary Fair Schedule due May 15, 2022
• Discussion regarding electricity at fairgrounds
• Inquiries from non-profits including Artemis House and Quilts of Valor
• Redwater meeting discussion regarding Judge's pay

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved a $50 fee for nonprofit organizations to have booths at the fair, covering groups like Gideon Bibles, Artemis House, and Quilts of Valor. They also approved the April minutes and treasurer's report, and discussed various fair preparations including building repairs and scheduling.

• Approved April 4, 2022 minutes with correction to Jessica Gatzke's last name
• Approved treasurer's report
• Approved $50 booth fee for nonprofit organizations (motion by Sheryl, seconded, carried)
• Discussed but did not decide on judges' pay, to be determined May 3
• Discussed but did not decide on lunch stand, to be discussed May 3

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting to discuss personnel matters, travel requests, and several land-use applications. The body is reviewing a comprehensive plan addendum for the East Colorado Boulevard area and various property requests.

• COZ 349 application for Wichterman Family Properties
• CUP 472 application for Matt Johnson storage units
• Resolution 2022-13 regarding the 2022 Comp Plan addendum for Colorado Blvd study area
• Amended Deer Mountain Sanitary Annexation Resolution
• Highway state striping agreement

The Lawrence County Commission approved a conditional use permit for outdoor storage units on Highway 85, continued a comprehensive plan addendum for the Colorado Boulevard study area until a full board is present, and authorized the public sale of surplus property in Deadwood. The board also approved several personnel actions, travel requests, and right-of-way agreements. All votes were unanimous unless noted, with Commissioner Deibert abstaining on several items due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #472 for storage units on Hwy 85 (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution #2022-13, Colorado Boulevard Study Area comprehensive plan addendum (unanimous)
• Authorized public sale of surplus real property Tract M-1 in Deadwood, bid opening May 24 (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Janice Silvernail to $25.27/hr (unanimous)
• Approved two seasonal Sprayer/GPS hires at $15.00/hr (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-class pay for Rene' Larson at $24.17/hr (unanimous)
• Approved Deer Mountain Sanitary District Resolution #2021-11 (Deibert abstained)
• Approved three right-of-way acquisition agreements for Project BRF 6545 (Deibert abstained)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Board of Equalization approved 100% tax exemptions for Black Hills Habitat for Humanity and South Dakota District Council of the Assemblies of God, and a 25% exemption for Historic Homestake Opera House Society. The board also ruled on numerous property valuation appeals, mostly upholding assessments but granting several reductions and classification changes, including significant agricultural reclassifications for the Schmidt family and others. Two appeals were continued from the April 12 meeting to April 26, where they were resolved.

• Approved 100% tax exemption for Black Hills Habitat for Humanity parcel (unanimous)
• Approved 100% tax exemption for SD District Council of Assemblies of God parcel (unanimous)
• Approved 25% tax exemption for Historic Homestake Opera House Society (unanimous, Deibert abstained)
• Denied valuation change for Domkim Properties LLC appeal (unanimous, Deibert abstained)
• Granted land value reduction from $8,670 to $3,110 and reclassified to AG-A for Domkim Properties LLC (unanimous)
• Denied valuation change for Larive appeal COUNTY-2022-16 (unanimous)
• Granted land value reduction from $54,800 to $2,300 and reclassified to AG-C for Larive appeal (unanimous)
• Denied valuation change for MDI Limited Partnership appeal (unanimous, continued from April 12)

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will discuss comments regarding the Chimera vegetative management project and other pending NEPA projects. The meeting also includes an update on a LiDAR project and discussion items from the public and Commissioners.

• Chimera vegetative management project comments
• Pending NEPA projects
• LiDAR project update

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting to discuss personnel matters, highway permits, and various land development plats. The body will also conduct annual reviews for multiple conditional use permits and consider IT expenditures.

• Review of boundary plats for Paradise Acres IV, KR Deer Mountain Club, and Southridge Estates
• Annual reviews for conditional use permits including Halstead Rally Campground and Legends Specialty Resort
• Proposed IT expenditures and Resolution 2022 15 regarding multifactor authentication
• Highway permits for Old Belle Road and other right-of-way applications
• Board of Equalization items including tax exempt status and appointments

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission will perform an on-site visit regarding a preliminary plat application from Maitland Partners, LLC. The visit concerns the creation of new lots at Paradise Acres IV near Maitland Road. No official business will be transacted during this meeting.

• On-site visit for Paradise Acres IV preliminary plat
• Maitland Partners, LLC application for new lots

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to hold informational sessions, public hearings, and discussions on several conditional use permits (CUPs), a zoning change, an ordinance, and multiple plat approvals. The agenda includes a mix of residential and commercial proposals, as well as a study and resolution for the East Colorado Boulevard area.

• CUP 429-22 Bonnicelli and CUP 62-22 Old Belle Road Enterprises (informational)
• COZ 349 Wichterman Family Properties (zoning change)
• ORD 22-01 Dean Meyer (ordinance)
• CUP 472 Matt Johnson
• East Colorado Boulevard Area Study and 2022 Comp Plan Addendum Resolution 2022-13

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved a rezoning request (COZ #349) to bring the existing Hidden Valley Campground into compliance and allow expansion, along with several other items including an ordinance amendment for specialty resorts, a conditional use permit for storage units, and multiple plats. All decisions were approved unanimously or with one abstention, and will go to the County Commission for final action.

• Approved COZ #349 rezoning 45.85 acres to RC for Hidden Valley Campground (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 22-01 adding Specialty Resort as allowed use in HSC zoning (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #472 for storage units on Hwy 85 with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Boulevard Study Area Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for KR Deer Mountain Club Lot 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for BH Properties Trailside Addition (unanimous, Stone abstained)
• Approved Revised Preliminary Plat for BH Properties Southridge Estates (unanimous, Stone abstained)
• Approved Final Plat for BH Properties Southridge Estates (unanimous, Stone abstained)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee is meeting to review comments on the Chimera vegetative management project and other pending NEPA projects. The committee will also receive an update on the LiDAR project.

• Chimera vegetative management project comments
• Pending NEPA projects
• LiDAR project update

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and take action on general business, old business, and new business items. Key topics include the budget, electricity at the fairgrounds, building upgrades (Beef Barn, Swine, Rabbit Barn air conditioning, Sheep Barn welding), advertising costs, and a preliminary 2022 fair schedule. The board will also hear items from the public as required by state law.

• Budget discussion
• Electricity at fairgrounds
• Building upgrades: Beef Barn, Swine, Rabbit Barn air conditioning, Sheep Barn welding
• Advertising costs and Colleen's pay
• Preliminary 2022 fair schedule

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved the 2022 fair theme 'Summer Fun in the Sun for everyone at the Butte/Lawrence County Fair' with blue and yellow colors, and named Tim and Ree Reich as honorees. The board also accepted the March 7 minutes and treasurer's report, and discussed building repairs, including a donated rebar for the swine barn and air conditioning units for the rabbit barn. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved 2022 fair theme 'Summer Fun in the Sun for everyone at the Butte/Lawrence County Fair' (motion by Sharon, second by Sheryl)
• Approved blue and yellow as fair colors (same motion)
• Approved Tim and Ree Reich as 2022 honorees (motion by Sheryl, second by Tristian)
• Accepted March 7, 2022 meeting minutes as printed
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion by Tristan, second by Sheryl)

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Lawrence County Public Safety and Service Center Project Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on three items: an update on soft costs, selection of a commissioning agent, and a liquidated damages clause in the contractor agreement. The meeting also includes time for public comment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Soft costs update for the Public Safety and Service Center project
• Discussion/action on commissioning agent
• Liquidated damages clause in contractor agreement
• Public comment period

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the Public Safety and Service Center project. The agenda includes discussions on soft costs, a commissioning agent, and a liquidated damages clause in the contractor agreement.

• Soft costs update for the Public Safety and Service Center
• Discussion of Commissioning Agent
• Review of liquidated damages clause in contractor agreement

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment are meeting to discuss county infrastructure and administrative requests. Key items include reviews of the Public Safety Center construction documents and various highway agreements.

• Public Safety Center construction document review
• DOT Big Award Agreement for highways
• USFS weed spraying agreement
• Resolution 2022-14 regarding Mining Museum support
• Deed for parcel 26460-01171-000-15 from HMCOC to County of Lawrence

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and take action on general business, including approving the agenda, electing officers, approving prior minutes, and reviewing the 2021/22 budget. New business includes updates on spraying along county roads, DOT, and USFS areas, a subdivision inventory, giant knotweed, a landowner drift complaint and SD DOA investigation status, the annual conference, and the 911 Signage Winter Project 2023-2025. The board will also hear items raised by the public and receive reports from board members.

• 2021/22 budget review
• Spraying update: County roads/DOT/USFS
• Giant Knotweed
• Update: landowner drift complaint/SD DOA investigation status
• 911 Signage Winter Project 2023-2025

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Lawrence County Public Safety and Service Center Project Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several project items, including a soft cost bid update, a commissioning agent, the maintenance building size, and a liquidated damages clause in the contractor agreement. The meeting also includes a period for public discussion. This is a working session focused on project details rather than final approvals.

• Soft Cost bid update
• Soft Costs - Commissioning Agent
• Review size of maintenance building
• Liquidated damages clause in contractor agreement

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will discuss proposals for professional services to provide geo-spatial and LiDAR data. The discussion includes potential cost sharing among involved entities.

• Proposal for geo-spatial and LiDAR data related to Forest tree inventory

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment are reviewing various land use applications including tower extensions and ranch layouts. The agenda also includes sheriff personnel matters and several highway-related permits and projects.

• Schenk Tower extension and zoning proposal for Chicken Creek
• Sheriff personnel actions and an emergency hire
• Spearfish Plat Road Authority, BH Dev approach/utility permits, and Sieveke approach permit
• Reebe Ranch layout plan and Two Bit Ranch Estates lot/well documentation
• Big Preservation Grants and Big Grant Award

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $2.73 million transfer from the general fund to the bond redemption fund and adopted a supplemental budget for 2022. The board also approved several personnel actions, including new hires and raises for sheriff's office staff, and authorized a bid opening for the new Public Safety and Services Center furniture. A motion to advertise for a new highway superintendent died due to lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution #2022-9 transferring $2,730,000 to bond redemption fund (unanimous)
• Approved bid opening for Public Safety and Services Center furniture on April 21, 2022 (4-1, Sleep nay)
• Approved USDA Forest Service law enforcement agreement #19-LE-11020300-009 (4-1, Deibert nay)
• Approved ARPA fund transfers totaling $2,511,420.49 to various funds (unanimous)
• Rescinded January 4, 2022 motion for one-time premium pay bonus (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Gary & Dee Ann Herdt, LLC (unanimous)
• Denied 40-ft private access in Williamson layout plan (unanimous, Deibert & Flanagan abstained)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #267-21 for tower extension contingent on FAA clarification (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report. Old business includes updates on the Redwater meeting, FAA report, vet check, fairgrounds information, budget, electricity, building upgrades, advertising costs, and entertainment. New business covers fair plans and sponsorships by 4-H Clubs. The meeting is open to public comment as required by state law.

• Discussion of judge's pay from Redwater meeting (Feb 15, 2022)
• Update on fairgrounds and report on Dec 7, 2021 meeting with Butte County Commission
• Budget review
• Electricity and building upgrades at fairgrounds
• Advertising costs and Colleen's pay

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved several fee increases and operational changes for the 2022 fair. Camping fees were raised to $200, vendors with electricity will now pay $100, and static exhibitor cards increased to $10. The board also discussed budget preparations, building repairs, and entertainment bookings.

• Approved raising camping fee to $200 (motion by Tom, second by Tom)
• Approved vendor fee with electricity at $100; without electricity remains $50 (motion by Tristian, second by Tom)
• Approved raising static exhibitor cards to $10 (motion by Tristian, second by Tom)
• Approved 400-amp circuit for fairgrounds electricity (Chad)
• Approved minutes of February 7, 2022 meeting (motion by Richard, second by Tristian)
• Approved treasurer's report (motion by Tristian, second by Sheryl)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will review several layout plans, staff reports, and plat applications. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the East Colorado Boulevard Area Study Report.

• Review of Reebe Ranch layout plan for lots A2R-1, A2R-2, and A2R-3
• Staff report for Majestic Estates Winter, Lot 4 of Tract A4
• Boundary plat 101-117 for Paradise Acres IV
• Public hearing for the East Colorado Boulevard Area Study Report
• Review of CUP 472 application for David Johnson

The board approved final plats for David Winter, Nicole Brown, and Buck Ranch LLC, and preliminary/final plats for Gary & Dee Ann Herdt and Buck Ranch LLC, plus a preliminary plat for Maitland Partners LLC. The Williamson layout plan was not approved; the owner must revise the layout or road due to ordinance violations. Informational meetings were held for a rezoning, an ordinance amendment, and a conditional use permit, with public hearings set for April 7, 2022.

• Approved Final Plat for David Winter (Majestic Estates)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Gary & Dee Ann Herdt (Two Bit Ranch Estates)
• Approved Final Plat for Nicole Brown (Apple Springs Sub, lots 15 & 16 combined)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Buck Ranch LLC (HES 70)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Maitland Partners LLC (Paradise Acres IV)
• Williamson layout plan not approved; owner must revise layout or road
• Set public hearings for April 7, 2022 on COZ #349, ORD 22-01, and CUP #472

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Design Committee will meet to review soft costs for the Public Safety and Service Center Project. The committee also plans to discuss maintenance and evacuation regarding ground preparation and utilities.

• Review of soft costs
• Discussion on maintenance and evacuation (ground preparation and utilities)

Natural Resources Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposed LiDAR work plan, including area maps and metadata. The agenda also includes documentation regarding the USFS Spruce EA and a draft state agreement.

• LiDAR work plan draft
• Proposed LiDAR area map and aerial images
• USFS Spruce EA letter
• Draft state agreement

Public Safety and Service Center Committees

The Finance Committee will meet to review the Lawrence County Public Safety and Service Center project. Discussions include a financing update from Toby Morris with Colliers, a review of soft costs, and an update on soft cost bid progression.

• Project financing update from Toby Morris w/Colliers
• Soft costs review including identification, planning, and expenditure updates
• Soft cost bid progression review

Natural Resources Committee

The committee is reviewing documents related to the Spruce EA Scoping Project. Discussion includes a draft state agreement, subcontractor agreements, and a proposed LiDAR work plan for forest area analysis.

• Spruce EA Scoping Project package
• Draft State Agreement
• Draft Subcontractor Agreement
• Proposed LiDAR Work Plan

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment and County Commissioners are meeting to discuss personnel matters for the Sheriff's office and highway department. The agenda includes reviews of several land subdivisions and a DOT transportation study grant.

• Plat reviews for Majestic Estates Winter Lots 1-5 Tract A5, Trailside Addition, Hasche Wilderness Estates 2nd Addition, and Boulder Heights Sub
• DOT transportation study grant
• Resolution 2021-38 regarding vacating a portion of right-of-way
• Sheriff's office equitable sharing agreement
• Personnel requests for the Sheriff and highway departments

The Lawrence County Commission approved routine personnel actions, travel requests, and fund transfers, including $800,000 to Road & Bridge. It also approved multiple plats and a resolution to vacate a section line right-of-way, and continued the at-large election system. No major policy changes or controversial decisions were made.

• Approved $800,000 transfer from General Fund to Road & Bridge Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 transfer to E-911 Fund and $200,000 to Emergency & Disaster Fund (unanimous)
• Continued at-large representation for County Commission elections (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for David Winter, BH Development, Hasche, and Rigsby-Frost-Sonne (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Resolution #2021-38 to vacate a portion of Bauer Avenue right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved step raises for Keri McPheeters and Sue Kellogg, and new hires for Lisa Smith and Sherry Mertesdorf (unanimous)
• Approved travel requests for Megan Merwin and Allan Bonnema (unanimous)
• Approved $45,199 Homeland Security Grant application for radio equipment (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including the budget, electricity at the fairgrounds, building upgrades, and entertainment for the fair. The meeting is open to the public, with a designated time for public comment.

• Budget discussion
• Electricity at Fairgrounds
• Building upgrades
• Entertainment for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights
• Fair book

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved the purchase of four camper pedestals for $1,429 and tabled a decision on a meter main costing $1,425. They also approved paying two goat judges $100 each and discussed plans for a pig barn expansion, fairgrounds electrical upgrades, and entertainment options.

• Approved purchase of 4 camper pedestals for $1,429 (motion by Dwight, second by Tom)
• Tabled meter main purchase at $1,425 until later
• Approved 2 goat judges at $100 each (motion by Tom, second by Richard)
• Approved treasurer's report as printed (motion by Richard, second by Dwight)
• Approved January 3 meeting minutes as printed

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to review several subdivision plats, a conditional use permit for a tower extension, and a zoning proposal. The agenda includes staff reports and applications for Majestic Estates, Ironwood Estates, Trailside Addition, Hasche Wilderness Estates, Boulder Heights, and the Schenk Tower extension.

• Majestic Estates Winter Lots 1-5 Tract A5
• HES 125 LLC Ironwood Estates Lots 14, 15
• Trailside Addition Block 5, 11, 12
• CUP 267-21 Schenk Tower Extension
• Zoning proposal for Chicken Creek

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved several preliminary and final plats for subdivisions, including Majestic Estates, Ironwood Estates, Trailside Addition, Wilderness Estates, and Boulder Heights. They also approved a conditional use permit for a 330-foot tower height extension on Chicken Creek Rd. All votes were unanimous, with some abstentions by Julie Stone on Powder House Pass items.

• Approved preliminary and final plats for Majestic Estates (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Ironwood Estates (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Trailside Addition (Stone abstained)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Wilderness Estates (Stone abstained)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Boulder Heights with 40-ft road (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #267-21 for 330-ft tower height extension (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will review a Conditional Use Permit application for the Wharf Resources Boston expansion. The meeting also includes discussions on highway load limits and sheriff's office personnel and travel requests.

• CUP Application 470 for Wharf Resources Boston expansion
• Highway business regarding load limits
• Highway business regarding Kirk Road parcel
• Sheriff travel requests and personnel matters
• Personnel cell phone per diem

The Lawrence County Commission approved Conditional Use Permit #470 for Wharf Resources to expand mining operations near Terry Peak, increasing the disturbed area by 51 acres. The commission also approved several personnel changes, a spring load limit resolution, and accepted a donated parcel from Homestake Mining Co. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #470 for Wharf Resources mining expansion (unanimous)
• Approved cell phone per diem of $45/month for Nicolle Geuke (unanimous)
• Approved classification change for Raygan Mattson as part-time Secretary I at $18.07/hr (unanimous)
• Approved classification change for Raygan Mattson as part-time Dispatcher I at $20.22/hr (unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Tom Derby and Jamie Pesicka to attend Zuercher Conference in Kissimmee, FL (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-07 canceling 9 outstanding checks totaling $126.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Load Limit Resolution #2022-08 setting 7 tons per axle on specified roads (4-0)
• Accepted donation of parcel from Homestake Mining Co. (unanimous)

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss general business, including approving the agenda, electing officers, and reviewing the 2021/22 budget. New business includes updates on spraying along county roads, DOT, and USFS areas, a subdivision inventory, giant knotweed, and a landowner drift complaint investigation. The board will also take up items raised by the public and hear reports from board members.

• 2021/22 budget review
• Spraying update: County roads/DOT/USFS
• Subdivision inventory
• Giant Knotweed
• Update: landowner drift complaint/SD DOA investigation status

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment and County Commissioners are reviewing several staff reports regarding land plats and property boundaries. The meeting also includes personnel and travel requests for the Sheriff's office and Auditor's office.

• Staff report for Greenview Estates 7A, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17
• Staff report for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC_Endres - Lot 11A, 13A
• P and F staff report for Roen-Schultes R1A and R4A
• Staff report for Boundary Plat Tract N Paradise Acres IV
• Preliminary plat for Dakota Highlands Lots 1-66

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee (Timber Committee) is meeting to consider its proposed agenda and a meeting information packet. The packet includes a project list from the NH Ranger District, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Proposed agenda for January 10, 2022 Timber Committee meeting
• NH Ranger District CE project list

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review multiple plat applications, including Green View Estates, Majestic Estates, and Dakota Highlands, and to hold informational meetings on conditional use permits for two telecommunications towers. A public hearing is scheduled for Wharf Resources' CUP 470 for a Boston expansion. The agenda is substantive, with several land-use decisions and discussions.

• Plat reviews: Green View Estates 7A, 8, 11-14, 17; 4 Bears in the Hills LLC (Endres) Lots 11A, 13A; Aberle-Sugarloaf Lot 34; Majestic Estates Winter Lots 20-21; Roen-Schultes R1A R4A; Boundary Plat Tract N Paradise Acres IV; Buldhaupt and Nielsen Tract 1A and Lot 10A; Deer Mountain Village Lots 1-100; Dakota Highlands Preliminary Plat Lots 1-66
• Informational meeting: CUP 267-21 Powder River Services/Schenk Tower Extension
• Informational meeting: CUP 471 SDN Communications/Nemo Fire Dept Tower
• Public hearing: CUP 470 Wharf Resources Boston Expansion

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved several preliminary and final plats, including Greenview Estates, Apple Springs, Sugarloaf Village, Majestic Estates, and others. It also approved a conditional use permit (CUP #470) for Wharf Resources to extend mining operations near Terry Peak, despite opposition from neighbors. The board set public hearings for two informational meetings on tower applications for February 3, 2022.

• Approved preliminary and final plats for Greenview Estates (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for Aberle Development LLC (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for David Winter (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Roen/Schultes, exempt from fireplan (motion carried)
• Approved boundary plat for Maitland Partners LLC (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Buldhaupt/Nielsen, exempt from fireplan (motion carried)
• Approved CUP #470 for Wharf Resources mining extension (motion carried; Stone & Allen not voting)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The board will review various staff reports regarding land plats, boundary plats, and property developments. The agenda also includes items related to board appointments, wage scales, and personnel matters for the Sheriff's office.

• Greenview Estates 7A, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 staff report
• 4 Bears in the Hills LLC Endres - Lot 11A, 13A staff report
• Roen-Schultes R1A and R4A staff report
• Boundary Plat Tract N Paradise Acres IV staff report
• Deer Mountain Village Lots 1-100 staff report

The Lawrence County Commission held its annual organizational meeting, approving a series of resolutions setting 2022 compensation for election officials, planning and zoning fees, inmate incarceration fees, and indigent burial expenses. The board also approved the 2022 wage scales and longevity pay policy, a one-time ARPA premium pay bonus for employees, and the purchase of four sheriff vehicles for $150,000 after trade-ins. All motions passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved Resolution #2022-01 setting election official compensation: Superintendents $200, Judges $175 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-04 establishing Planning & Zoning fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-05 setting daily inmate incarceration fees: $10/day local, $75/day non-local (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-06 establishing indigent burial expense fees, up to $2,210 for standard funeral (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 wage scales and longevity pay policy, effective January 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved one-time ARPA premium pay bonus: $1,500 for full-time permanent employees, $500 for others (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles from Juneks for $150,000 after trade-ins (unanimous)
• Approved COZ #347 rezoning 57.047 acres on McDermott Road from A-1 to RR (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding a regular meeting to handle general business, including approving the agenda, minutes, treasurer's report, and budget update. Under old business, they will discuss updates on fairground information, a report from a December 7, 2021 meeting with the Butte County Commission, a superintendents' meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022 via Zoom, and 2022 fair dates. New business includes electing officers, reviewing the 2022 budget, and discussing building upgrades. The meeting is open to the public for items per SDCL 1-25-1.

• 2022 budget discussion and approval
• Election of fair board officers
• Building upgrades discussion
• 2022 fair dates
• Update on December 7, 2021 meeting with Butte County Commission

The Butte Lawrence County Fair Board approved the 2022 fair dates of August 1-6 and elected officers for the year. The board also approved the treasurer's report, budget update, and advertising rates for the 2022 fair book. Several superintendent appointments were made, and a $5,000 donation from Black Hills Energy was received.

• Approved November 2021 meeting minutes as printed
• Approved treasurer's report and budget update
• Set 2022 fair dates as August 1-6
• Elected officers: President Chad Mackaben, Vice President Sheryl Pitman, Secretary Ida Marie Snorteland, Treasurer Sharon Hoggatt
• Approved 2022 advertising rates: business card $55, quarter page $75, half page $125, full page $225
• Approved fair poster prizes: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
• Appointed Tom Mackey as horse superintendent
• Kortney willing to serve as meat goat superintendent