Lawrence County public meetings in 2023

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a range of administrative and land-use items. These include personnel matters for the auditor, sheriff, and highway departments, a partial vacation of a plat, a delinquent tax sale report, and a conditional use permit application. The agenda also includes canvassing the Victoria Lane Road District and a travel request for the sheriff.

• Resolution 2023-29: Partial vacation of plat
• Treasurer's report of delinquent tax sale
• Conditional use permit COZ 363 (Isaac Almanza) with updated maps re leapfrogging
• Victoria Lane Road District canvass
• Travel request for sheriff

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially decide on a donation request for the Handley Center, which has drawn both support and opposition. The agenda also includes election results canvass and a revised naming rights policy.

• Handley Center donation request
• Handley Center letter of opposition
• Handley Center letters of support from Coeur Wharf, NH Rec. Association, and Chamber
• Revised naming rights policy
• Election results and canvass

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine business, including approving the agenda and prior minutes, reviewing the 2024 budget, and receiving updates on a subdivision revegetation plan. New business includes discussions on locally declared invasive species, a USFS grant, and a district meeting/SD W&P conference. The public may raise items for discussion, but no action will be taken on non-noticed issues.

• 2024 budget review
• Subdivision revegetation plan update
• Locally declared invasive species discussion
• USFS grant discussion
• District meeting/SD W&P conference

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee will meet to receive updates on the Zeppelin, Chimera, and Spruce projects. The committee will also discuss assessments regarding the Forest Plan Amendment.

• Project updates for Zeppelin, Chimera, and Spruce
• Forest Plan Amendment assessments update
• Public discussion period

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will review multiple items including support letters for the Handley Center project and several planning and zoning applications. The agenda also includes discussions on the Mine Severance Tax Fund, auditor accounts, and various service agreements.

• Handley Center project support letters from multiple entities
• Sturgis Ambulance agreement
• Wildflower Estates MOA and engineer's estimate
• Mine Severance Tax Fund balance and use statutes
• Bi-annual audit report from Department of Legislative Audit

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will hold an onsite meeting to view a 130-acre property on Steinmeyer Lane as part of the COZ #363 application by Isaac Almanza and Rick Weller. The request is to rezone the land from A-1 to RR for future residential development. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• COZ #363 rezone application: A-1 to RR, 130 acres, Spearfish North
• Onsite visit to Almanza property on Steinmeyer Lane, off St. Onge Road
• Applicants: Isaac Almanza and Rick Weller
• Parcel ID: 21000-00603-104-10

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will review and decide on 16 subdivision plats (applications 2023-15 through 2023-30), a conditional use permit for a campground (CUP 488), a zoning change (COZ 363), and a nonconforming use for storage units. The agenda also includes an EPA community change grants program document. Most items are land-use applications requiring board approval.

• CUP 488: JCJ, LLC campground (Deadwood Draw) with opposition letter from Meehan
• COZ 363: Isaac Almanza zoning change with amended legal description
• 2023-18: Revised preliminary and final plat for Wild Flower Estates (Lots 1-31)
• 2023-19: Mystic Miner Tract D-E revised and Lot 1 revised
• Spargur nonconforming use for storage units

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission is holding an on-site meeting to inspect the location related to COZ #363, a conditional use zoning matter. The meeting is a quorum notice, meaning commissioners may attend the site visit, which starts at Steinmeyer Lane/St. Onge Road. No decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda beyond the site inspection.

• On-site inspection for COZ #363
• Meeting starts at Steinmeyer Lane/St. Onge Road, Lawrence County, SD

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its Christmas party on December 4, 2023, at the Stadium Sports Grill in Belle Fourche. The notice states that no official business will be transacted, so the meeting is purely social.

• Christmas party at Stadium Sports Grill, 818 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche
• No official business will be transacted

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss personnel matters, sheriff department updates, and various county business. The agenda includes discussions regarding a communications tower project and a non-alcoholic beverage and food stand permit.

• Ordinance 23-03 regarding a non-alcoholic beverage and food stand permit to HSC
• Sheriff impact 7G agreement for the PSSC communications tower project
• Personnel matters for the County Treasurer and Sheriff
• Surplus property for the Sheriff
• Lead Deadwood Sanitary District resolution

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 road vacation petitions, alcohol beverage license applications, a hazard mitigation plan update contract, and several planning and zoning matters such as conditional use permits and variances. The agenda also includes routine administrative items like executive order certification, committee reappointments, and personnel actions.

• Vacation of section line petition and vicinity maps
• Sale of alcoholic beverage applications
• Lawrence County PDM update contract
• 2024 professional services agreement with Tom Paisley
• Multiple subdivision requests (Sugarloaf Village, Porto Rico, Nemo Placer, Trailside, Dancing Sky, Smokey Mtn Ranch)

Fair Board

The Lawrence County Fair Board is meeting to consider its proposed agenda and information packet, including the October 2023 treasurer's report. The agenda contains no other substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Proposed November 6, 2023 meeting agenda
• October 2023 fair board treasurer's report

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review and act on a series of land-use applications, including eight subdivision requests (SR 2023-7 through 2023-14), a variance (VAR 208), a conditional use permit for a campground (CUP 488), and a zoning change (COZ 363). The board will also consider Ordinance 23-03 regarding coffee and food stands. These are public hearings and decisions on specific properties.

• Subdivision requests for Sugarloaf Village, Porto Rico, Nemo Placer, Trailside Addition, Dancing Sky Addition, South Ridge Estates, Smokey Mtn Ranch, and Tract W
• Variance application VAR 208 for Schmidt
• Conditional use permit CUP 488 for JCJ, LLC to operate a campground
• Zoning change COZ 363 for Isaac Almanza
• Ordinance 23-03 on coffee and food stands

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 personnel changes for the treasurer, emergency management, auditor, and sheriff offices, a Wellmark insurance renewal, and the 2024 ambulance agreements with Spearfish and Monument Health. The board will also review several conditional use permits (CUPs) for pits, a pasta outpost, and other uses, and hold a public hearing on a supplemental budget. The agenda includes many supporting documents, indicating a full work session.

• Personnel items for Treasurer, EM, Auditor, and Sheriff offices
• 2024 ambulance agreements with Spearfish and Monument Health
• Wellmark insurance renewal
• Supplemental budget public hearing
• Multiple conditional use permits (CUP 329, 373, 429-12, 435, 443, 456, 487) and temporary use permits (TUP 23-03, 23-04)

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Board is holding its regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, reviewing the 2023 budget, and discussing voluntary control letters for Kloss Development and Lantis. The board will also review a subdivision's invasive species management and revegetation plan application. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person, with no action taken on un-noticed issues.

• 2023 budget review
• Voluntary Control Letters: Kloss Development and Lantis
• Subdivision invasive species management and revegetation plan review
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on several administrative and planning items. Key actions include a proposed 2024 budget resolution, a bridge-jumping ordinance from the sheriff, and multiple subdivision and road vacation petitions. The agenda also includes routine items like a lab services agreement, NACO funding request, and surplus property declarations.

• Amended 2024 budget resolution 2023-16
• Sheriff's bridge jumping ordinance and supporting letter
• Vacation of section lines (Schmidt petitions) with resolutions 18 and 19
• Multiple subdivision requests (Hausle, Majestic Estates, Tomahawk, Willson, Harrold, Trailside)
• Lab services agreement for county health fair

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss general business, old business, and new business. Key topics include completing a facilities inventory, addressing building and arena issues, and planning for the fair's future, including its length and timing of livestock shows. The board will also hear items from the public as required by state law.

• Approve agenda, minutes from September 5, 2023, and treasurer's report
• Complete inventory of buildings and facilities; discuss electricity and space for entire fair
• Discuss reports for exhibits in each open class livestock entries
• Discuss judges' pay and future schedule
• Brainstorm ideas for fair length, timing of livestock shows, static exhibits, and open class

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider the 2024 departmental budgets, a hazard mitigation grant award, and a large set of subdivision plats and conditional use permits. The agenda also includes a proposed bridge-jumping ordinance, which has drawn opposition letters, and several highway and sheriff's office items. Most items are up for discussion or decision, with supporting documents attached.

• 2024 budget departmental reports, worksheets, and annual budget
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) award
• Amended pictometry agreement and EagleView agreement
• Bridge jumping ordinance with opposition letters from Dutton and Gran Gordon
• Multiple subdivision plats including Warren Loop, Thomanawk Sawyer, and Deer Mountain blocks

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including the Zeppelin, Chimera, and Spruce projects, an update on the Forest Plan Amendment, and renewal of the Cooperating Agency Agreement. The agenda also includes time for public comment and committee member discussion, but no official action will be taken on items raised during those periods. The meeting is largely a discussion and update session rather than a decision-heavy agenda.

• Discussion of Zeppelin, Chimera, and Spruce projects
• Update on Forest Plan Amendment
• Renewal of Cooperating Agency Agreement
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per person

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend the 2023 County Convention in Sioux Falls, SD, on September 12-13. No official business will be conducted at the convention, and the meeting is procedural only.

• Notice of quorum for 2023 County Convention, September 12-13, Sioux Falls, SD
• Convention location: Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
• No official business will be conducted

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review a conditional use permit for a campground and 12 subdivision plats and survey records. The agenda lists items for discussion and potential action, including lot layouts, utility tracts, and final plats across multiple locations in the county.

• CUP 488 JCJ LLC campground application
• Layout of lots 1-5, Warren Loop
• Layout of Thomahawk Sawyer
• Survey record for WBI utility tract, Hubbard
• Final lots 1-4 of Wehner Subdivision

The board approved several preliminary and final plats for residential and utility projects. One request to plat a new lot was denied due to building right questions, and one final plat was denied pending a fire plan.

• Approved Final Plat for WBI Utility Tract (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for 4 Bears In The Hills LLC (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Michelle & Heather Essink (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Irene M. Wehner; denied Final Plat pending fire plan (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Mark and Kurt Rantapaa and Cleo Listman (Motion Carried)
• Denied Preliminary and Final Plat for Troy Schultes (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Shaun Brautigan (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for BH Development (Motion Carried)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report, then discuss old business items like the fair poster, facilities, and judge pay, and new business including 2024 dates, a storage building, and entertainment. The meeting is open to public input as required by state law.

• 2024 dates: Days of '76 July 21-27, Sturgis Rally August 2-13
• Storage building discussion
• Entertainment planning
• Judge's pay review
• Buildings and facilities

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially decide on the proposed 2024 county budget, a bridge-jumping ordinance, and several conditional use permits (CUPs) for haul roads. The agenda also includes highway plans, a personnel matter for the sheriff's office, and various correspondence items.

• 2024 proposed county budget
• Bridge jumping ordinance
• CUP 484 GF Dev LLC haul road agreement
• CUP 487 Larson Family LLC haul road agreement
• Highway paving and gravelling plans

The Board approved the 2024 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant and several sheriff's office personnel hires and raises. They also approved a preliminary plat for new lots on Elk Creek Road and authorized right-of-way payments. A proposed ordinance prohibiting jumping or diving from bridges held its first reading.

• Approved 2024 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Approved 9 personnel actions for Sheriff's office staff
• Approved preliminary plat for Dennis and Dorothy Winsell on Elk Creek Road
• Approved $7,500 one-time bonuses for the Treasurer and Auditor
• Approved right-of-way payments of $680.00 to Arthur & Eloise Daniels and $545.00 to Michael & Susan Davies
• Approved utility permit for Lumen Technologies on S Rapid Creek Road (3-1)
• Appointed Ron Moeller and Austine Wilson to Lead Fire Protection District Board
• Set bid opening for four 2024 patrol vehicles for September 26, 2023

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two small-scale quarry conditional use permits (CUP 484 for GF Development and CUP 487 for Larson Family LLC), including haul route agreements and bridge/structures reviews. The board will also consider several planning and zoning items, including rezonings and preliminary plats, as well as personnel matters, a liquor license resolution, and the 2024 amended provisional budget.

• CUP 484: GF Development small-scale quarry (North Star) with haul road agreement
• CUP 487: Larson Family LLC small-scale quarry (Spearfish Pit) with haul road agreement
• 2024 amended provisional budget
• Liquor license resolution
• Sheriff cell phone stipend and personnel items

The Board of County Commissioners approved the incorporation of the Paradise Acres Road District following a unanimous election vote. The board also amended the 2024 provisional budget and approved liquor license limits for the coming year.

• Incorporated Paradise Acres Road District after 16-0 election vote
• Approved Resolution #2023-17 for 2024 liquor licenses (4-1)
• Amended 2024 provisional budget and set public hearing for Sept 5, 2023
• Approved $3,150.35 supplement to Sheriff Travel Budget for vehicle damage
• Approved new hire Rebecca Nelson at $21.09 per hour
• Approved new hire Tassy Rantapaa at $22.26 per hour
• Approved new hire Chantal Lewis at $22.53 per hour
• Approved new hire Michael Harris at $22.09 per hour

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine business, including approving the agenda and prior minutes, and reviewing the 2023 budget. They will also discuss voluntary control letters for Kloss Development and Oakley Waterson, and receive updates on USFS and County Road spraying. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and board member reports also scheduled.

• 2023 budget review
• Voluntary Control Letters: Kloss Development and Oakley Waterson
• Update: USFS and County Road spraying

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will review 12 plats at its August 1, 2023 meeting. No new or pending applications are on the agenda. Items that move forward will go to the County Commission on August 22, 2023.

• WBI Utility Tract - Hubbard
• SR - Lots 1A and 2A - Livingston
• SR - Aberle Dev Co - Lot 18A Sugarloaf Village
• SR - Lot 110 Paradise Acres IV - Maitland Partners
• P - Phase 4A Revised Lots 11-13 Block 3, Lots 3,4,6,7,13-15 Block 4 Auburn Acres

The board approved several preliminary and final plats for residential and utility projects. Some approvals were granted as exempt or conditional upon Highway Department approval. Two layout plans for land division and lot line changes were discussed but not decided.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for WBI Utility Tract (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Reynolds and Livingston LLC as Exempt (Motion Carried)
• Approved Final Plat for Aberle Development Co (Motion Carried)
• Approved Final Plat for Maitland Partners LLC (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for BH Development (Motion Carried)
• Approved Revised Preliminary Plat for BH Properties LLC (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for BH Development LLC and Powder House Pass (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Dennis and Dorothy Winsell conditional to Highway Department approval (Motion Carried)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on general business, old business, and new business items. Key topics include facility upgrades, fair book distribution, and proposals for poultry shelves and cages. The meeting is open to the public for comments.

• Facility upgrades: electricity, pavilion, sliding doors on horticulture building, stage and steps, arena and pig barn
• Fair book distribution, poster, radio ads
• Proposals for poultry shelves and cages
• Highway signs/banner
• Handicap accommodations

The Board approved an estimated $11,000 to $12,000 for electrical updates, with a $5,000 donation from Butte Electric. Funding up to $2,000 was authorized for the purchase of poultry cages. The Board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved electrical update estimate of $11,000-$12,000 (Carried)
• Approved purchase of poultry cages up to $2,000 (Carried)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several natural resource and forest management items. Key topics include county comments on the Chimera Project, renewal of a Cooperating Agency Agreement, and new federal rules on threatened and endangered species management. The agenda also includes public comment and board member discussion periods, with no official action expected on items not properly noticed.

• County comments on Chimera Project before decision issuance
• Renewal of Cooperating Agency Agreement (expires in one year)
• Northern Long Eared Bat — County as Cooperating Agency
• New rules on Management of Threatened and Endangered Species
• Shotgun Project on Bearlodge Ranger District and timber sale program

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a range of items including tax abatements, a raffle permit, an agreement, a resignation, a highway travel request, a road vacation, an easement, highway business, and several planning and zoning applications. The agenda includes public hearings and decisions on conditional use permits, a variance, and a storage unit request.

• Tax abatements (GB 1)
• Young Life raffle permit (GB 2)
• Beacon agreement (GB 3)
• Resolution 2023-15 vacation of section line
• BH Energy easement (PSSC 1)

The Board authorized an agreement to begin the bidding process for a public safety radio tower and signed a professional services agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC. The Commission also approved a new highway hire and a $5,100 budget supplement for invasive species management. Several zoning and vacation requests were continued to the August 22 meeting.

• Approved agreement with Dave Pieczynski, RFCC radio, to begin radio tower bidding process (3-1)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC
• Approved $5,100 automatic supplement to Weed Chemical Budget
• Approved hiring Joshua Newman as Heavy Equipment Operator at $27.32 per hour
• Approved tax abatement for Horatio G. & Tammie L. Minet (parcel #18185-00504-120-00)
• Denied tax abatement for Deadwood Gem, LLC (parcel #26450-00300-020-00) (3-1)
• Approved electrical easement between Lawrence County and Black Hills Power, Inc.
• Tabled Resolution #2023-15 regarding section line vacation until August 22, 2023

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda is a notice of quorum, not a regular meeting. It announces that Lawrence County Commissioners and Natural Resources Committee members may attend a site visit to the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund site on July 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The visit is located about 6.5 miles southeast of Lead, South Dakota. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• Notice of quorum for Gilt Edge Mine Superfund site visit
• Site visit scheduled July 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
• Location: approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Lead, South Dakota (Sec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, T-4N, R-4E)
• Contact: Commissioners’ Assistant at 605-722-4167

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on property abatement and the release of abatements related to invasive species management. The meeting will also include public discussion and board member reports.

• Property abatement discussion/action
• Release of abatement discussion/action
• Board member reports from Kyle Vavruska, John Hauge, Clint Ridley, Gerry Bennett, Mike Whalen, Marlo Kapsa, and Bob Ewing

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on July 11, 2023, to discuss and decide on various land-use applications, including preliminary plats, a conditional use permit, and an ordinance amendment. They will also review the proposed 2024 county budget, which includes departmental reports and wage information. The agenda includes several personnel and administrative items, such as a states attorney personnel matter and a county employee residency policy.

• Preliminary plat for Reliable Land Holdings, Lots 1-6, Crook Mt Estates
• Preliminary and final plat for Green Acres (Moore/Williamson), Tract 1 and 2, Crook Mt Yak Ranch
• Preliminary and final plat for Maitland Partners B1 and B2
• Ord 23-01: Add wedding venue to SRD for Gael and Terry Johnson, with CUP 485
• 2024 budget review including all county departments

The Board approved a $112,261 change order and a 31-day extension for the Public Safety & Services Center. Several preliminary and final plats for new subdivisions and lot revisions were approved, and one zoning change from A-2 to PF was granted. An ordinance request to add wedding venues as a conditional use in SRD zoning was denied.

• Approved $112,261 change order for Public Safety & Services Center
• Approved 31-day weather delay extension for Public Safety & Services Center
• Approved preliminary plat for Reliable Land Holdings, LLC
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Green Acres Properties, LLC
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Maitland Partners, LLC
• Approved revised preliminary plat for KR Deer Mt Club 2021, LLC
• Approved zoning change #359 (A-2 to PF) for David, Margaret, and Jeremy Elsom
• Denied Ordinance #2023-01 to add wedding venues as conditional use in SRD zoning

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on agenda items including approving the previous meeting's minutes and treasurer's report. Old business includes fair book distribution, facility upgrades (electricity, pavilion, sliding doors, stage, arena, pig barn), highway signs, sheep dog trials, and clean-up dates. New business covers 4-H information, fairground dates, security, bathroom cleaning, and garbage instructions. The meeting is open to the public for comments.

• Facility upgrades: electricity, pavilion, sliding doors on horticulture building, stage and steps, arena and pig barn
• Fair book distribution, poster, radio ads
• Highway signs/banner
• Clean-up dates: July 22nd and 29th
• Security and bathroom cleaning

The board approved the purchase of a flag pole type flag and accepted $2,500 from Butte County commissions for repairs. Members discussed fair book distribution, facility updates, and the potential move of the livestock sale to the arena.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Accepted treasurer's report as printed
• Approved purchase of flag pole type flag for $100
• Approved $200 limit for 'no dogs' signs
• Accepted $2,500 from Butte County commissions for repairs

Invasive Species Management

This is a special meeting of the Lawrence County weed board. The agenda contains only the proposed meeting agenda and information packet; no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Special meeting of the weed board

The board reviewed the 2023 budget and discussed enforcement for voluntary control notice requirements. After initially voting to issue and then rescind a Declaration of Infestation for Lantis LLC, the board reached a gentlemen's agreement for the company to follow the declaration's terms.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Issued a Declaration of Infestation to Lantis LLC
• Rescinded the Declaration of Infestation for Lantis LLC
• Approved a gentlemen's agreement with Lantis LLC to follow the Declaration of Infestation

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to review several preliminary and final plats, including subdivisions like Crook Mt Estates, Crook Mt Yak Ranch, South Ridge Estates, Auburn Acres, and Deer Mt Village. They will also consider conditional use permits for two small-scale quarries, a zoning change for Shining Dawn storage units, and a variance request. All items are under review and no final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Preliminary plat for Reliable Land Holdings, Lots 1-6 Crook Mt Estates
• Preliminary and final plat for Green Acres Moore-Williamson, Tracts 1-2 Crook Mt Yak Ranch
• Final plat for Lot 9, Block 5 South Ridge Estates
• CUP 484 and CUP 487 for small-scale quarries (GF Development, Larson Family LP/Croell)
• COZ 361 for Shining Dawn storage units and COZ 362 for Old Apostolic Lutheran Church

The board approved several preliminary and final plats for new subdivisions and lot line adjustments. It also approved two change of zoning requests and a setback variance. A public hearing for a small-scale gravel pit remained open following resident testimony.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Reliable Land Holdings LLC
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Green Acres Properties LLC/Jeff Moore and Donald & Linnea Wiliamson
• Approved Final Plat for BH properties LLC (Lot 9, Blk 5 of South Ridge Estates)
• Approved Final Plat for BH Properties LLC (Lot 14 Blk 5 of Auburn Acres)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Maitland Partners LLC
• Approved Final Plat for Kimberly & Michael Loeffen and Quam Family Properties LLC
• Approved Revised Preliminary Plat and 1,200' cul-de-sac length exception for KR Deer Mt Club 2021 LLC
• Approved COZ #361 (RC to HSC) and recommended approval of DP #2023-04 for storage units

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several land-use and operational items, including a wedding venue addition, a subdivision development, and a temporary use permit. They will also review personnel changes, a rural school fund allocation, and a sheriff's office utility service application.

• Ordinance 23-01: Add wedding venue to SRD for Gael and Terry Johnson
• Conditional use permit 485 for Johnson wedding venue
• Preliminary and final plat for Shining Dawn Element Tract A and B
• Development plan 2023-02 for KR Dev - Deer Mt Village
• Secure and Rural School Act fund allocation

The board authorized an election for the incorporation of the Paradise Acres Road District. They also approved several utility permits for water and gas lines and authorized a gas service application for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.

• Approved Order Declaring Area Incorporated and Subject to Vote for Paradise Acres Road District
• Approved $1,000 application fee and gas service application for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (4-1)
• Approved utility permit for Bear Butte Valley Water Inc. to bore under Whitewood Valley Road
• Approved utility permit for Montana-Dakota Utilities to bore under North Rochford Road
• Approved two highway access permits for Gerard Keating/Kent Johner for Terry Peak Summit Road
• Approved $4,786.52 budget supplement for Road & Bridge vehicle damage reimbursement
• Approved Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act FY2023 funding allocation (Title I 85%, Title II 8%, Title III 7%)
• Decided Lawrence County Offices will remain open on July 3, 2023 (3-2)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Planning & Zoning Board will hold a joint onsite meeting to review Conditional Use Permit applications 484 and 487 for small-scale rock quarries. The agenda is limited to this single item, with no other business listed.

• CUP 484 small-scale rock quarry
• CUP 487 small-scale rock quarry
• Joint onsite review by Planning & Zoning and County Commission

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board and County Commission are holding a joint onsite meeting to review Conditional Use Permit applications 484 and 485 for small-scale rock quarries. The agenda is minimal and procedural, with no additional details or attachments provided.

• CUP 484 small-scale rock quarry
• CUP 485 small-scale rock quarry
• Joint onsite review by Planning & Zoning and County Commission

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to decide on a range of items including a section line vacation, a petition to improve Fogelsong Road, and several rezoning and land-use applications. The agenda also includes routine reports from the sheriff, treasurer, and highway department, plus correspondence from the state about permits. Several items are listed as planning and zoning matters, including preliminary and final plats for multiple developments.

• Resolution 2023-13: Spearfish Mountain section line vacation
• Resolution 2023-14: Robinson vacation of section line
• Petition to improve Fogelsong Road and agreement
• Rezoning for Powder House Pass (BH Dev LLC) and land use around Jacobs Land
• Multiple preliminary and final plats (e.g., Bourbon Valley, Josephson and Homiston, Diamond R Trust, Spearfish Mt Ranch, Bret Merkle, Trailside Addition, Klein and Chipman, Shining Dawn)

The Board approved a resolution to vacate a portion of a highway for Spearfish Mountain Ranch, LLC and Thomas and Sharon Elander. They also authorized a natural gas pipeline permit for WBI Energy Transmission and several private and commercial road approach permits. Additionally, the board approved new employee benefit options and personnel pay raises.

• Approved Resolution #2023-13 to vacate a portion of a highway (unanimous)
• Approved WBI Energy Transmission utility permit to bore under Lookout Mountain Road (unanimous)
• Approved $24,644.32 road improvement agreement for Fogelsong Road (unanimous)
• Approved Early Group Retirement Program from Wellmark BCBS (4-1)
• Approved VSP Vision Care for eligible employees effective 1-1-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved step raises for Correctional Officers Kendale Shain and Jacqueline Huiner to $22.09/hr (unanimous)
• Approved CSC Memorandum of Understanding Agreement for Register of Deeds (unanimous)
• Approved layout plans for Reliable Land Holdings LLC and Green Acres Properties, LLC

Invasive Species Management

This is a special meeting of the Lawrence County Weed Board. The agenda contains only the proposed agenda document and no other listed items, so the specific topics to be discussed are not detailed in the provided text.

• Special meeting of the Weed Board on 09 June 2023

Fair Board

The Lawrence County Fair Board is meeting to consider a proposed meeting agenda and information packet. The packet includes a proposed awards document and the proposed June 5, 2023 agenda. No other substantive items are listed.

• Proposed awards document
• Proposed June 5, 2023 agenda

The Board approved the creation of a fair poster with a budget not to exceed $300. The Butte Badgers 4-H club will operate a dunk tank on August 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The Board also accepted the previous meeting's minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (Carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report as printed (Carried)
• Approved creation of a poster not to exceed $300 (Carried)
• Tabled radio advertisements
• Decided against painting arena return alley panels
• Scheduled dunk tank for August 3, 4:30-7:30 pm by the firetruck

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved several preliminary and final plats for new subdivisions and lot adjustments. It recommended approval for the Deer Mt Village development plan and a specific rezoning request, while recommending the denial of an ordinance to allow wedding venues in SRD zoning districts.

• Approved layout plan for Green Acres Properties LLC/Jeff Moore and Donald & Linnea Williamson
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Bourbon Valley, LLC
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Josephson, Benjamin & Jimmie Lynn and Homiston, Jason and Kristy
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Diamond R Trust
• Approved preliminary plat for Spearfish Mountain Ranch LLC
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Bret Merkle, BH Development LLC, Gregory & Collette Klein/David & Karin Chipman, and Shining Dawn Element, LLC
• Recommended approval of Development Plan #2023-02 for Deer Mt Village
• Recommended denial of ORD 2023-01 to add Wedding Venue as a Conditional Use Permit in SRD zoning

Public Defender Advisory Board

The Lawrence County Public Defender Advisory Board is meeting to consider its proposed meeting agenda and an accompanying information packet. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Proposed meeting agenda and information packet review

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a property tax abatement, several personnel actions, and a state health nurse agreement. They will also hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and a zoning change, and discuss a speed limit change and a funding agreement for a road project.

• GB 1: Abatement request
• GB 8: State Health Nurse Agreement
• CUP 482: Casey and Heidi Keough conditional use permit
• CUP 483: Curtis and Danette Bauer conditional use permit
• Highway 1: Old Belle Road speed limit

The Board approved several personnel raises and new hires, authorized a jail medical agreement, and approved two bridge improvement grant amendments. A conditional use permit for a wedding venue on Nemo Road was approved with specific approach and sanitation requirements.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #482 for a wedding venue on Nemo Road with added conditions
• Approved bridge improvement grant amendments for structures #41-214-100 and #41-238-262
• Approved 2023-2024 Jail Medical Agreement with Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital
• Approved 2023 State/County Community Health Nurse Agreement (4-1)
• Approved joint powers agreement for a transportation planning study (4-1)
• Approved tax abatement for PTD 2, LLC on parcel #26710-01652-030-00
• Denied request to lower speed limit on Dairy Lane to Camp Comfort Road
• Approved travel request for Patrick Johnson to attend MOCIC Training

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on a range of administrative and planning items. These include personnel matters for the public defender, sheriff, auditor, and treasurer, as well as travel requests, an election services agreement, and multiple subdivision and zoning requests. The agenda also includes highway project updates and correspondence from state agencies.

• Personnel items for public defender, sheriff, auditor, and treasurer
• Travel requests for public defender and EQ staff
• Election services agreement
• Multiple subdivision plats and zoning requests (e.g., Wehner Subd., Hannah Estates, Deer Mt Village, Trailside Addn, Rimrock Canyon Subd.)
• Highway project updates (108th Street, Spearfish plats)

The Board approved several new hires and step raises for county staff and authorized multiple malt beverage license renewals. The Commission also approved commercial and private approach permits and lowered the speed limit on St. Onge Road. Additionally, the Board signed agreements for election services and the Black Hills National Forest land management process.

• Approved new hires for Auditor, Treasurer, and Sheriff's office
• Approved step raises for Public Defender Chief Deputy and Correctional Officers
• Approved 2023-2024 Malt Beverage License renewals for multiple vendors
• Approved commercial approach permits for North Star Construction and Pedersen Excavating, Inc.
• Approved private approach permit for Matt Hoffman on Fogelsong Road
• Lowered speed limit on St. Onge Road from 55 mph to 45 mph (between Hwy 85 and Hwy 34)
• Approved Election Systems & Software, LLC Election Services Agreement
• Approved joint powers agreement for Black Hills National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan revision

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several natural resource projects, including draft comments on the Zeppelin Project, county comments on the Chimera Project, and an update on the Forest Plan Amendment. The committee will also consider renewing a Cooperating Agency Agreement that expires in one year. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Discussion of draft comments on the Zeppelin Project
• Update on the Forest Plan Amendment
• County comments on the Chimera Project
• Renewal of the Cooperating Agency Agreement (expires in one year)
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per person

Planning & Zoning Board

The board continued a conditional use permit for a small-scale gravel pit (CUP#484) to June 1, 2023, and set an onsite visit. A rezone application (COZ#359) was also continued to the same date pending covenant changes. The board approved a PUD land use map amendment (COZ#291-23) excluding portions along Black Forest Road. Multiple plats and two other conditional use permits (CUP#482 for a wedding venue, CUP#483 for a campground) were approved.

• Continued CUP#484 (gravel pit) to June 1, 2023, with onsite visit (motion carried)
• Continued COZ#359 (rezone A-2 to PF) to June 1, 2023 (motion carried)
• Approved COZ#291-23 (PUD land use map amendment) excluding Black Forest Road portions (motion carried)
• Approved CUP#482 (specialty resort/wedding venue) with conditions (motion carried)
• Approved CUP#483 (campground) with conditions (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Apple Springs Subdivision replat (motions carried)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Hannah Estates (preliminary 5-2, final 4-3)
• Approved final plat for Deer Mt Village boundary plat (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved a play/drama production request from 4-H member Addison Wich for August 5, maintained current judge pay rates with $0.51/mile, and banned political ads from the fair book. They also approved a jump and slide vendor at $900 for the first day and half price for subsequent days. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including electricity upgrades, tree planting, and arena improvements.

• Approved play/drama production request from Addison Wich for Friday, August 4 (motion by Tom, second by Sharon)
• Approved keeping current judge pay rates with $0.51/mile (motion by Sharon, second by Brandy)
• Approved no political ads in the fair book (motion by Sharon, second by Chad Erk)
• Approved jump and slide vendor: $900 first day, half price days 2 and 3 (motion by Tom, second by Dwight)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 as printed (motion by Sharon, second by Brandy)
• Approved treasurer's report as printed (motion by Richard, second by Chad Erk)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda is a notice of quorum, not a regular business meeting. It announces that Lawrence County Commissioners may be present at an open house for the I-90 Spearfish Area Welcome Center/Rest Area on April 27, 2023. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Notice of quorum for I-90 Spearfish Area Welcome Center/Rest Area open house
• Open house at Spearfish City Hall Council Chambers, 625 N. 5th Street, Spearfish, SD
• Event time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MST)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Equalization approved 100% tax exemptions for four properties and reviewed numerous valuation appeals. Most appeals resulted in no change to land or structure values, though a few records were corrected or values adjusted based on inspections and damage.

• Approved 100% tax exemption for South Dakota Science & Technology Authority
• Approved 100% tax exemption for Connection Church Spearfish Inc
• Approved 100% tax exemption for New Covenant Presbyterian Church (two parcels)
• Upheld valuations for 15 separate property appeals with no change to value
• Reduced structure value for Unity Holdings LLC from $3,330 to $0 due to tornado damage
• Reduced structure value for Peter S. Johantgen from $148,810 to $131,890
• Corrected land value for Michael and Kristie Bradley from $35,460 to $28,220
• Increased structure value for Anita and Michael Carriedo from $284,530 to $434,530 to remove unqualified veterans exemption

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a $25,226.72 supplemental budget for General Fund Drug Abuse. Other actions included approving several utility permits for gas and power lines, a road district boundary adjustment, and personnel changes.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-12 for a $25,226.72 Supplemental Budget for General Fund Drug Abuse
• Approved minor boundary adjustments for Terry Valley Road District
• Approved $5,005 annual fire sprinkler and alarm inspection contract with Rapid Fire Protection, Inc.
• Approved disabled veteran tax exemption for Tammy E. Wagendorf (parcel #26680-01732-000-32)
• Approved utility permits for Montana-Dakota Utilities on Centennial Road
• Approved utility permits for Butte Electric Cooperative on Kerwin Lane and Eden Road
• Approved step raise for Krystal L. Stulken ($21.96/hour) and hire of Zachary Wachsmuth ($21.23/hour)
• Approved travel request for Jamie Pesicka Olson to attend ENGAGE 2023 in Nashville, TN

Invasive Species Management

This meeting agenda for the Lawrence County Invasive Species Management (Weed Board) on April 17, 2023, contains only a proposed agenda item with no specific topics, decisions, or discussion items listed. The document is procedural boilerplate, providing no substantive information about what the board will address.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond the proposed agenda
• No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings mentioned
• Meeting date: April 17, 2023

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 zoning ordinance revisions, several subdivision plats, and various agreements. The agenda includes items such as a Firewise agreement, sheriff personnel matters, and a USFS patrol agreement. The Board of Equalization will also meet to consider numerous tax exemptions and stipulations.

• Zoning ordinance revisions (ORD 22-04)
• Plats: Crook Mt Estates, Lemmel Sub, Trailside Addition, Hannah Estates, Meadows of Higgins Gulch
• Firewise agreement with Mattox and related bond
• USFS patrol and weed spraying agreements
• Sheriff personnel and cell phone per diems

The Commission adopted a supplemental budget for courthouse and jail repairs and approved several zoning changes and subdivision plats. The board also authorized a wildfire hazard assessment and approved utility permits for a natural gas pipeline.

• Approved Resolution #2023-10 for $808,276.26 in Courthouse & Jail repairs
• Approved zoning change #358 to rezone 100.6 acres from A-1 to SRD
• Approved Ordinance #22-04 for countywide Zoning Ordinance Revisions
• Approved $150,000 bond for Central City and $50,000 bond for St. Onge
• Authorized Melanie Bond to conduct a countywide wildfire hazard assessment
• Approved utility permits for WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. on Kerwin Lane and Lookout Mountain Road
• Approved preliminary and final plats for William Rossow/Stanley & Donna Schlosser, Ronald and Karen Brandt and Haven Hildebrand, and BH Properties, LLC
• Approved preliminary plats for Whitewood Creek Ranch LLC/Will John and Kylee Johnson and Whitewood Creek Ranch, LLC/Branden and Abby Landphere

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, rescheduled from April 3. The board will discuss and take action on old business items like vet checks, electricity at the fairgrounds, building upgrades for the Beef, Swine, and Sheep Barns, and advertising theme 'Country Camo'. New business includes fair book honorees, 4-H updates, and a preliminary 2023 fair schedule, with time for public comment.

• Building upgrades: Beef Barn, Swine Barn and Sheep Barn
• Advertising theme: 'Country Camo', color: Camo
• Entertainment and 4-H Performing Arts with Wyatt Lesmeister
• Fair Book Honorees: Rick and LeEllen McCartney
• Preliminary 2023 Fair schedule

The board approved the March 13 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. The board selected 'Country Camo' as the fair theme and finalized entertainment bookings totaling $2,900.

• Approved March 13 meeting minutes as corrected (Carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report as printed
• Selected 'Country Camo' as fair theme
• Awarded poster judging: 1st Ambree Kirstine, 2nd Lux Kirstine, 3rd Easton Wetzler
• Approved entertainment bookings for $2,900
• Named St Onge Livestock and Newell Ship Yard as 2023 fair honorees

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda is a notice of quorum, not a regular meeting. It states that Lawrence County Commissioners may be present at an I-90 Spearfish Area Welcome Center/Rest Area stakeholder meeting via Microsoft Teams on April 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. MST. The notice is procedural and provides no agenda items or decisions.

• Notice of possible quorum at I-90 Spearfish Area Welcome Center/Rest Area stakeholder meeting
• Meeting via Microsoft Teams at 11:00 a.m. MST on April 6, 2023
• Location: County Commission Room, 90 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved a rezoning request for family ownership and several preliminary and final plats for residential and commercial lots. A development plan for a commercial construction office was recommended for approval, while a layout plan for Crook Mt Estates 3 was continued to May 4.

• Approved COZ#360 rezoning from A-1 to A-2 for Daniel & Mark Backens
• Recommended approval of DP#2023-01 for commercial construction office/showroom
• Continued Crook Mt Estates 3 layout plan to May 4 meeting
• Approved preliminary and final plats for William Rossow/Stanley & Donna Schlosser
• Approved preliminary plat for Whitewood Creek Ranch LLC (Will John and Kylee Johnson)
• Approved preliminary plat for Whitewood Creek Ranch LLC (Branden and Abby Landphere)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Ronald and Karen Brandt and Haven Hildebrand
• Approved final plat for BH Properties LLC commercial lot

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider zoning ordinance revisions (ORD 22-04), a conditional use permit annual review, and specific CUP applications including Mystic Hills Hideaway and Spearfish Mt Ranch. They will also discuss highway business, sheriff personnel and travel requests, and a national opioid settlement agreement.

• ORD 22-04 Zoning Ordinance Revisions
• CUP 298-13 Mystic Hills Hideaway staff report and conditions
• CUP annual review staff reports
• Highway business: permits, amendment to agreement for improvement of section line, list of roads without signs
• National Opioid Settlement Funds Use Agreement

The Board adopted Resolution #2023-11 for a supplemental budget and allocated $25,226.72 in National Opioid Settlement funds to Compass Point. The commission also approved several highway permits and a grant application for Tinton Road improvements.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-11 Supplemental Budget for Commissioners Prof Serv ($29,876), Sheriff Equipment ($22,390), and Sheriff Capital Assets ($144,000)
• Allocated $25,226.72 in National Opioid Settlement funds to Compass Point
• Approved grant application for the first 3.9 miles of Tinton Road
• Approved amendment to section line highway agreement with Spearfish Mountain Ranch, LLC
• Approved three highway right-of-way and utility permits for BH Development, LLC on Brownsville Road
• Approved magnesium chloride dust control agreement for Roughlock Falls Road
• Approved assignment of C.U.P. #298-13 from Triple H Hills, LLC to Wickham Properties, LLC
• Authorized $1,991.16 settlement for Medicaid rate

Natural Resources Committee

This agenda for the Lawrence County, SD Natural Resources Committee meeting on March 24, 2023, contains only procedural items: a proposed agenda packet and additional meeting information, including notes from the March 10, 2023 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Proposed meeting agenda and information packet
• Additional meeting information
• Meeting notes from March 10, 2023

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 personnel matters (treasurer, sheriff, holidays), a raffle request, a weed spraying agreement, and several planning and zoning items such as layout plans and preliminary/final plats. The agenda also includes quiet title actions for mineral interests and correspondence on mining concerns. This is a regular meeting with both administrative and land-use items.

• Personnel items: treasurer, sheriff, and holiday resolution
• Raffle request (GB 4)
• Spearfish Rest Area Welcome Center meeting (GB 5)
• Quiet title complaints for minerals (Monte Cristo No. 1 and No. 3)
• Multiple preliminary/final plats: White Buffalo Properties, Scukte and Pengra, Peterson Two Bit Ranch

The Board approved several contracts for highway supplies, including asphalt, gravel, and de-icing sand. Multiple layout plans and preliminary plats for new subdivisions and lot line changes were approved. The Commission also authorized several personnel step raises and new hires for the Treasurer and Sheriff's offices.

• Approved $87,500 bid from Simon Contractors of SD, Inc. for de-icing sand
• Approved bids for asphalt hot mix from Sacrison Paving, Simon Contractors, and Hot Mess
• Approved bids for gravel aggregate from Simon Contractors, Johner Gravel, H & S Sand and Gravel, and Pete Lien & Sons
• Approved layout plan for Bourbon Valley, LLC new subdivision
• Approved layout plans for Whitewood Creek Ranch, LLC (two separate requests)
• Approved preliminary plat for Kimberly & Michael Loeffen and Quam Family Properties, LLC
• Approved preliminary and final plats for White Buffalo Properties and Jesse & Jillian Peterson
• Denied resolution to add Juneteenth to the list of County holidays

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss items including a draft environmental assessment for the Chimera Fuels Reduction Project in the Black Hills National Forest and a white paper on forest planning public participation. The agenda is otherwise minimal, with no other substantive items listed.

• Draft environmental assessment for the Chimera Fuels Reduction Project, Black Hills National Forest
• 2023 Forest Planning Public Participation White Paper

The committee discussed the Draft Chimera Environmental Assessment and the use of LiDAR for forest analysis. Members debated the flexibility of proposed forest treatment alternatives and the impact of rail shipping on local logging jobs. A subgroup was established to develop formal comments on the Chimera EA.

• Approved motion to create a subgroup (Paul Pierson, Mitch Iverson, Bill Coburn) to develop comments on the draft Chimera EA

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and act on old and new business. Items include building upgrades at the fairgrounds, a proposed fair theme and colors, and scheduling entertainment for the fair. The board will also hear public comments as required by state law.

• Building upgrades: electricity, swine barn, trees and shade coverings
• Master Gardener swamp cooler discussion
• Fair book theme 'Way out There' with pink and brown colors
• Entertainment for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights
• Grant information update

The Board approved the fair book advertising and voted to continue the current mowing agreement. Members also approved the installation of shelving for the food stand and office.

• Approved shelving for food stand and office (carried)
• Approved fair book advertising as printed (carried)
• Approved continuation of current mowing agreement (carried)
• Set fair theme as 'Country Camo' and color as 'Camouflage'

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board approved a rezoning request for 100.6 acres near Whitewood to allow for a subdivision of up to 32 lots. It also approved several final plats and zoning ordinance revisions, while denying one setback variance.

• Approved COZ #358 to rezone 100.6 acres from A-1 to SRD for subdivision
• Approved ORD 22-04 Zoning Ordinance Revisions
• Denied VAR #206 for a 3.4’ west side setback variance
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Kimberly & Michael Loeffen and Quam Family Properties LLC
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for White Buffalo Properties
• Approved Final Plat for BH Properties LLC
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Michael Schulte and Brian Pengra
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Jesse & Jillian Peterson

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on several items, including national opioid settlement agreements, an amended order for the Mathis Road District, sheriff personnel matters, and travel requests. The agenda also includes planning and zoning items such as a plat for Doug Bechen and a conditional use permit (CUP 300-23). The meeting is largely procedural, with multiple attached documents for review.

• National Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Amended Order for Mathis Road District
• Sheriff personnel and cell phone stipend items
• Sheriff travel requests
• Plat for Doug Bechen (2A-1 and 2A-2) and CUP 300-23

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on an agenda approval, a LiDAR project data presentation, and updates on forest projects and pending legislation. The meeting also includes time for public comment and commissioner discussion. No major decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• LiDAR project data presentation and discussion
• Updates on forest projects and pending legislation
• Public comment period
• Commissioner discussion items

The committee discussed a LiDAR analysis of two 20,000-acre areas, noting that while tree height data was reliable, canopy density results differed from USFS data. Members also reviewed Senate Bill 21, which proposes funding for a state forester and county grants for the Forest Plan revision.

• Scheduled meeting for March 10 at 3 PM to discuss county response to Chimera Project EA
• Agreed to invite Northern Hills District Ranger Steve Kouzel to the March 10 meeting

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a $580,110 contract for chip seal projects on Old Belle, McGuigan, and North Rochford roads. They officially incorporated the Mathis Homeowner’s Road District following a unanimous voter election. The Board also approved several personnel hires and fund transfers from the General Fund.

• Approved $580,110 chip seal project contract to Simon Contractors of SD, Inc.
• Incorporated Mathis Homeowner’s Road District (6-0 vote)
• Approved $3.1M transfer from General Fund to Road & Bridge Fund
• Approved $500,000 transfer from General Fund to E-911 Fund
• Approved $100,000 transfer from General Fund to Emergency & Disaster Fund
• Denied four tax abatements for Michael Kindzerski due to late filing
• Approved tax abatement for Deadwood Historic Preservation (tax exempt)
• Approved water main permits for Deer Mountain Sanitary District contingent on bonding

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and take action on general business, old business, and new business. Key items include approving the agenda and treasurer's report, setting fair dates, discussing building upgrades, and planning sponsorship, schedule, and entertainment. The meeting is open to the public for comments.

• Fair dates: July 31 - August 5, 2023
• Building upgrades: trees and shade coverings (Mary Blair)
• Livestock Superintendent meeting report from January 10, 2023
• Grant information (Michelle May)
• Entertainment for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights

The board approved funding for the pig barn and set the dimensions for the fair book. Members discussed potential building upgrades, including electrical work and cooling for the horticulture building, and reviewed the livestock vet check schedule.

• Approved $1,000 allocation for pig barn (Motion by Tom, 2nd by Brandy)
• Approved 8.5 x 11 size for fair book (Motion by Sheryl, 2nd by Richard)
• Adopted January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted treasurer's report

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved a conditional use permit for living quarters in a pole barn and approved three separate plat requests. Several rezoning requests and ordinance revisions were discussed in informational meetings and scheduled for future hearings.

• Approved CUP #300-23 for living quarters in a pole barn at Nemo Rd/Penny Lane (Motion Carried)
• Approved Final Plat for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC at Boulder Canyon (Motion Carried)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Douglas Bechen at Hwy 34/Whitewood (Motion Carried)
• Approved Final Plat for Douglas Bechen at Hwy 34/Whitewood (Motion Carried)
• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Motion Carried)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a range of administrative and planning items, including an amended resolution, a road district boundary adjustment, and several highway-related agreements and permits. The agenda also includes planning and zoning items such as plats and a FEMA flood map revision for Spearfish. Many items are routine approvals, but some involve contracts and public hearings.

• Amended Resolution 2022-04
• Aspen Hills Road District boundary adjustment order
• 2023 Fair Agreement
• RFCC Communications Consulting Agreement
• Draft road resolution with Spearfish

The Board of Commissioners approved a new fee schedule for the Planning and Zoning Department and adopted a supplemental budget of $29,587.00 for capital assets. Several land plat changes were approved, and the board set spring load limits for specific county highways.

• Approved Amended Resolution #2023-04 establishing Planning & Zoning fees
• Adopted Resolution #2023-07 for a $29,587.00 Supplemental Budget
• Approved Resolution #2023-08 setting 7-ton axle spring load limits on select roads
• Transferred $2,733,042.50 from General fund to Bond Redemption fund
• Assigned $911,000 from 2022 unassigned fund balance to Public Safety and Service Center Project
• Approved layout plan for White Buffalo Properties, LLC and plats for Jimmy Jordan, David Winter, BH Properties, LLC, and Croft & Sanders
• Approved hiring Brett Runge as Director of Equalization at $72,800.00 per year
• Approved $7,754.54 automatic supplement to Sheriff Travel for vehicle damage

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Weed Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on routine administrative items, including approving the agenda and prior minutes, reviewing the 2022 and 2023 budgets, electing officers, and setting the 2023 meeting schedule. They will also receive updates on the Viewshed Inventory Program and the SD Weed and Pest Conference, and hear items raised by the public.

• 2022 and 2023 budget review
• Election of officers
• Set 2023 meetings schedule
• Update: Viewshed Inventory Program
• SD Weed and Pest Conference

The board elected Gerry Bennett as Chairman and Kyle Vavruska as Vice Chairman. The board also decided to maintain the 2022 meeting schedule for 2023. A budget review for late 2022 and early 2023 was conducted.

• Elected Gerry Bennett as Chairman
• Elected Kyle Vavruska as Vice Chairman
• Approved maintaining 2022 meeting day and time for 2023

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda contains only a notice that a quorum of the Lawrence County Commission may be present at the county employee Christmas party on January 10, 2023. No official business or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Notice of possible quorum at county Christmas party, 12:00 p.m. MST, Silverado Grand Buffet, 709 Main St., Deadwood

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. Key items include approving the agenda and treasurer's report, setting fair dates for July 31-August 5, 2023, and reviewing facilities, livestock, entertainment, and scheduling. The meeting is open to public comment as required by state law.

• Approve agenda and treasurer's report
• Set fair dates: July 31-August 5, 2023
• Discuss fair book (poster, computer)
• Review buildings and facilities (floor in storage building)
• Discuss entertainment and schedule

The Fair Board approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. Members discussed scheduling for the tractor pull, horse show, and animal check-ins. The board also noted a computer and printer donation from Clair Donovan.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved treasurer's report
• Confirmed tractor pull will be held this year
• Set horse show check-in for 7:00 a.m. and show for 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Determined silent auction location between restrooms and storage building

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board denied a request to rezone 176.72 acres from A-1 to RR to allow for subdivision, citing concerns over roads, access, and the comprehensive plan. Several final and preliminary plats for new lots and lot line changes were approved. The Board also held a work session to review proposed zoning ordinance revisions.

• Denied COZ #356 rezoning from A-1 to RR at St. Onge Road/Steinmeyer Farms
• Recommended approval of Layout Plan for White Buffalo Properties LLC (Nemo Rd/Penny Ln)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Jimmy Jordan (Brownsville Rd/Pahkamma Rd) with 66’ ROW change
• Approved Final Plat for David Winter (Boulder Canyon, Lot 2H)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for David Winter (Boulder Canyon, Lot 2H-1 and 2H-2)
• Approved Final Plat for David Winter (Boulder Canyon, Lot 24 of Tract A4)
• Approved Final Plats for BH Properties LLC (Hwy 85, Southridge Estates and Auburn Acres)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Duffy Croft and Stacey Sanders (Hwy 385/Archery Road)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially act on various resolutions, personnel matters, and a draft road resolution with Spearfish. The agenda includes numerous personnel items, pay scales for 2024, and letters of interest for committee positions. Most items are routine administrative matters, with no major public hearings or large contracts listed.

• Various resolutions (GB 1)
• 2024 pay scales (GB 6)
• Sheriff personnel (GB 7)
• Draft road resolution with Spearfish (Highway 2)
• Letters of interest for Planning and Zoning, Natural Resources, Fair Board, Weed Board

The board established new fee schedules for planning and zoning, inmate incarceration, and indigent burials. They also approved 2023 wage scales, cell phone allowances, and appointed members to various county boards and committees.

• Appointed Robert Ewing as Chairman and Brandon Flanagan as Vice-Chairman for 2023
• Approved 2022 Ford Explorer purchase for Equalization department
• Set election official pay: Superintendents $200, Judges $175, and extra help $15/hour
• Established 2023 Planning & Zoning fee schedule (Resolution #2023-04)
• Set daily inmate fees: $10-$75 for time servers and $15-$75 for work release
• Approved indigent burial fees ranging from $1,170 for direct cremation to $2,210 for standard burial
• Designated Black Hills Pioneer as the legal newspaper for 2023
• Approved 2023 wage scales and cell phone allowances for county personnel