Lawrence County public meetings in 2025

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will review a set of documents, including personnel files, a 2026 State Health Nurse Agreement, and a Treasurer delinquent property tax sale report. They will also consider a resolution to vacate a section line and several plat maps for land development. No specific decisions are detailed beyond the items listed for discussion.

• Resolution 2025‑38 Section Line Vacation
• Highway Business documents
• Spearfish WorDeman Plat
• Spearfish Vorhees Sub Plat
• Treasurer Delinquent Property Tax Sale Report

The Lawrence County Commissioners unanimously approved the lowest responsible bid of $954,418.70 from Western Construction, Inc. for the 2026 paving project on Nemo Road. They also adopted Resolution #2025-38 to vacate a portion of a highway section line and reassigned $40,000 to the Emergency Management fund. Multiple step‑raise personnel actions and vehicle purchases were approved.

• Approved step raise for Kyle Anderson, IS&T Specialist G3 at $34.48/hr effective Dec 28 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Amie Miller, Planning & Zoning Assistant Technician G3 at $28.66/hr effective Dec 28 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Jessica Lord, CE 3 G2 at $26.96/hr effective Dec 28 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Juneks bid for three 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD SUVs, net $134,000 after trade‑in (unanimous)
• Accepted Juneks bid for one 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer at $65,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-38 to vacate a portion of a highway section line (unanimous)
• Reassigned $40,000 from Road & Bridge to Emergency Management and transferred $40,000 from General fund to Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved lowest bid of $954,418.70 from Western Construction, Inc. for 2026 paving on Nemo Road (unanimous)

Invasive Species Management

The Invasive Species Management Board will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and conduct a review of the 2025 budget. New business includes discussion of the Planning & Zoning Board, subdivision and private property inspections, and a surplus property list. The agenda also provides time for public comments and board member reports, though no formal actions will be taken on those items.

• Approve agenda
• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Review 2025 budget
• Discuss Planning & Zoning Board matters
• Discuss subdivision and private property inspections

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss several tax abatement requests and personnel updates. The body will also review the auditor's account and a resolution regarding a section line vacation.

• Tax abatement requests for DWD Hist Pres, Meza, and Wells
• Phone stipend for SA OFC
• Request for donated sick leave for Treasurer office
• Vacation of Section Line Resolution 2025 37
• Personnel matters for the Sheriff

The board approved Lawrence County Resolution #2025-37 to vacate a portion of a highway located on a section line. They also authorized the purchase of one motor grader, valued at approximately $179,205, from the 2025 budget. Several personnel actions were approved, including classification changes, new hires, a cell‑phone per diem, and tax abatements. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2025-37 to vacate highway portion (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of one motor grader (~$179,205) from 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved classification change for Troy Thompson, part‑time Correctional Officer ($33.33/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved classification change for Larry Ford Jr., full‑time Correctional Sergeant ($27.41/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Savanna Pickett‑Kitzmiller, part‑time Dispatcher I ($24.08/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Lamar Anderson, full‑time temporary Correctional Officer II ($26.61/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved $50 per month cell‑phone per diem for Andrea Hansen (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Jorge Mesa parcel #24000-00702-324-50 (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The agenda provides a quorum notice that a majority of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend the Lions Club meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. A social hour begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting location is Lucky’s 13 Pub, 305 N. 27th Street, Spearfish, SD. No official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken.

• Quorum notice for Lions Club meetings (2nd & 4th Monday monthly)
• Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Lucky’s 13 Pub, 305 N. 27th Street, Spearfish, SD
• No official business or action will be taken

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will meet to review preliminary and final plat applications for various subdivisions, including Deer Mountain Village and Shirttail Gulch. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the date for the next session.

• Review 11 subdivision plat applications (Deer Mountain Village, Shirttail Gulch, etc.)
• Approve minutes from November 6, 2025 meeting
• Set next meeting date for January 8, 2026
• Public comment period available for residents
• Meetings held at Lawrence County Annex Building, 90 Sherman St, Deadwood

The board approved a series of preliminary and final plats for multiple developments. The Casa Keating LLC plat was approved as exempt and the preliminary and final plat was approved with several conditions, including pending engineering estimates and agreements. Final plats for KR Deer Mountain Club, Pete Lien & Sons, Mountain View Ranches, and Kissack Water & Oil Service were also approved. All motions were carried, with one vote recorded as 6‑1.

• Approved Casa Keating LLC plat as exempt (motion carried)
• Approved Casa Keating LLC preliminary and final plat with conditions (motion carried)
• Approved KR Deer Mountain Club final plat (2025-90) (motion carried)
• Approved KR Deer Mountain Club final plat (2025-91) (motion carried)
• Approved KR Deer Mountain Club preliminary and final plat (2025-92) (motion carried)
• Approved Pete Lien & Sons Inc preliminary and final plat (motion carried, vote 6‑1)
• Approved Mountain View Ranches LLC final plat (motion carried)
• Approved Kissack Water & Oil Service LLC preliminary and final plat (motion carried)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a supplemental budget, a request for state aid for a VSO salary, and a sheriff cell phone stipend. The agenda also includes a proposed lease for Spearfish shopsites and annexation resolutions for the DMSD Sanitary District.

• Supplemental budget resolution
• State aid request for VSO salary
• Sheriff cell phone stipend
• Spearfish shopsite lease
• Sanitary District annexation resolutions

The board approved a supplemental budget (Resolution #2025-34) that provides $5,000 for the treasurer salary, $80,000 for insurance and bonds, $4,100 for the veteran service officer salary, $7,900 for veteran officer insurance, $14,000 for the coroner salary, $1,000 for coroner OASI, and $22,000 for mental‑health services. They also approved several personnel hires, accepted a $61,387 bid for a coroner transport vehicle, and authorized the county to submit a Bridge Improvement Grant application for Structure #41-249-268. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved new part‑time Correctional Officer I hire (Kelly Clark) at $24.08/hr
• Approved new part‑time Dispatcher I hire (Kelly Clark) at $24.08/hr
• Approved full‑time Dispatcher I hire (Jessica Clarke) at $24.08/hr
• Approved full‑time Information Systems & Technology Specialist (Shawnee Lafferty) at $30.59/hr
• Accepted $61,387 bid from White’s Queen City Motors for a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe coroner vehicle
• Adopted Supplemental Budget Resolution #2025-34 allocating $149,000 across several county funds
• Approved private approach permit for Tom Ventsam on the right side of Galena Road
• Authorized submission of Bridge Improvement Grant application for Structure #41-249-268 with a 20% county match

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission will consider several contract and agreement items, including ambulance service agreements and a Butler-Lawrence Fair Board agreement. They will also review liquor license renewals, a resolution concerning a vacation portion of a section line, and highway business. Additional agenda items include minutes from the October 28 meeting, personnel matters, a county health nurse report, and audit reports.

• Ambulance agreements
• Butler-Lawrence Fair Board agreement
• Liquor license renewals
• Resolution 2025‑33 vacation portion of section line
• Highway business

The board unanimously adopted Resolution #2025-33 to vacate a portion of a highway near Highway 14. They also approved the purchase of a Lynx Security System for the Public Safety & Services Center and renewed 2026 liquor licenses for multiple establishments. Additional actions included approving the 2026 commissioners’ meeting schedule (4‑1), a travel request for a land‑use workshop (4‑1), several sheriff’s personnel classification changes, ambulance agreements, and a raffle request.

• Approved Resolution #2025-33 to vacate a portion of a highway (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Lynx Security System for Public Safety & Services Center (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of 2026 liquor licenses for multiple establishments (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 County Commissioners meeting schedule (4-1 vote)
• Approved travel request for Mitchell Iverson to attend Land Use Planning workshop (4-1 vote)
• Approved classification changes and step raises for sheriff’s office personnel (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance agreements with Spearfish and Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital (unanimous)
• Approved raffle request for Spearfish American Legion Riders Post 164 (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

A quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Lucky’s 13 Pub, 305 N. 27th Street, Spearfish, SD. No official business will be discussed or acted upon at this time.

• Quorum notice for Commissioners to attend Lions Club meetings (2nd & 4th Mondays) at Lucky’s 13 Pub, 305 N. 27th St., Spearfish

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will consider several public hearings and plat applications. Items include a subdivision request (COZ 372) for 8‑10‑acre lots with an A‑2 zoning designation, a CUP grandfathered amendment for a boundary change east of Highway 85, and multiple preliminary and final plats for new residential lots and lot adjustments. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, adopt the agenda, and set the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing COZ 372 – subdivision of 8‑10‑acre lots, A‑2 zoning, St. Onge Road (approval/denial)
• Public hearing CUP Grandfathered Amendment – boundary change for Centennial Quarry/Mountain View Estates, A‑1 zoning, east of Hwy 85 (approval/denial)
• Preliminary/Final plat 2025‑78 – subdividing Lots 7A‑7C, Heritage Hills Estates, fire plan in place, A‑2 zoning (discussion/approval/denial)
• Preliminary plat 2025‑79 – combining Lot 28R, Spruce Mountain Estates, fire plan exempt, PF zoning (exempt/approval/denial)
• Final plat 2025‑82 – new residential lots, Paradise Acres IV, fire plan in place, PF zoning (approval/denial)

The Planning & Zoning Board appointed an interim secretary and approved the meeting minutes, agenda, and 2026 meeting dates. It approved a change of zoning for COZ #372 from A‑1 to A‑2 with a 4‑aye, 2‑nay vote. The board also approved a CUP amendment for a quarry boundary and multiple subdivision plats.

• Appointed TJ Ewing as interim Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting dates (motion carried)
• Approved COZ #372 change of zoning to A‑2 (4 aye, 2 nay)
• Approved CUP amendment to quarry boundary (motion carried)
• Approved Layout Plat 2025‑78 for Kissack Water & Oil Service LLC (motion carried)
• Approved Final Plat 2025‑82 for Maitland Partners LLC (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is meeting to review general business and old projects. The board will discuss or take action on several facility maintenance items and fair book updates.

• Pavillion siding and doors bid
• Rock removal
• Hog bard
• Award bundle
• Fair book changes and advertisement due dates

The board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the treasurer's report. A motion passed to keep ad sales restricted to fair board members. The board also tabled the livestock changes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report (carried)
• Kept ad sales limited to fair board members (carried)
• Tabled livestock changes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss personnel matters and highway business. The agenda includes a review of the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and previous meeting minutes.

• Proposed 2026 County Commission meeting schedule
• Personnel matters regarding Emergency Management
• Personnel matters regarding the Sheriff
• Personnel matters regarding the Deputy Sheriff
• Highway business

The board approved several personnel changes, including a full‑time correctional officer classification change and three new hires. They moved the January 6, 2026 meeting to January 13, 2026 (3‑2 vote) and shifted the July 14, 2026 budget workshop to June 23, 2026. A utility permit for Qwest Corp. fiber‑cable work and three commercial‑approach permits for Security Storage & Properties were ratified, and the Highway Superintendent was authorized to sign as Highway Authority on a subdivision plat (4‑1 vote). A motion to withhold building permits until a Letter of Credit is received failed, while a motion allowing a drone flight over the courthouse passed (3‑2 vote).

• Approved classification change for Alexis Richards and new hires of Daniel Johnson, Alexandra Kolski, Stone L. Terhune (unanimous)
• Moved Jan 6, 2026 meeting to Jan 13, 2026 (3‑2)
• Moved budget workshop from July 14 to June 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved utility permit for Qwest Corp. (CenturyLink/Lumen) fiber‑cable installation (unanimous)
• Approved three commercial‑approach permits for Security Storage & Properties (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Superintendent John Bey to sign as Highway Authority on Otis Subdivision plat (4‑1)
• Motion to withhold building permits until Letter of Credit received failed (1‑4)
• Approved drone flight over Lawrence County Courthouse (3‑2)

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board will convene to review the 2025 budget and discuss renewing locally declared invasive species. The meeting will also include public comments and board member reports.

• Review 2025 budget
• Discuss locally declared invasive species renewal
• Public comments on weed and pest control policies
• Doug Pavel to discuss Chicory
• Board member reports and committee updates

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved a motion to develop a surplus list. It also approved renewing the local declarations of Common Mullein and Spotted Knapweed for a five‑year period. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimously)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimously)
• Approved motion to develop a surplus list (unanimously)
• Renewed Common Mullein and Spotted Knapweed as locally declared for five years (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will review the proposed meeting agenda and the 2026 commission meeting schedule. Items on the agenda include a petition to vacate a section line, highway business agenda items and a request for an extension, a five‑year highway and bridge improvement plan, and the auditors’ account with the treasurer. The commission will also consider personnel matters for the sheriff and an abatement document.

• Petition to vacate section line
• Highway business agenda items and extension request
• 5‑year highway and bridge improvement plan
• Auditors' account with treasurer
• Personnel sheriff document

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to vacate a portion of a highway (Resolution #2025-32). They also approved several personnel actions, a $72,750 automatic supplement to the Teen Court budget, an abatement for a property tax error, a designation of county pool parking, a 45‑day extension for a metal‑maintenance building, and a change order reducing the Nemo Road contract. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved new hire Jordan Goldhammer as full‑time Correctional Officer I at $24.08/hr (unanimous)
• Approved classification change for Joseph Kuper to full‑time Correctional Officer I at $24.08/hr (unanimous)
• Approved automatic supplement of $72,750 to the Courts‑Teen Court budget (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for James E. Baker on parcel #32320-00100-004-001 (unanimous)
• Designated 10 south‑ramp parking spaces as county pool parking only (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-32 to vacate a portion of a highway (unanimous)
• Approved 45‑day extension for the Public Safety & Services Center Metal Maintenance Building to Dec 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 reducing the Nemo Road contract to $990,047.74 (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The document provides a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings. The notice states that no official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken during these meetings.

Fair Board

The Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, receive the treasurer’s report, and hear brief public comments as required by state law. The board will also discuss several old‑business items, including screens and ramp, goat screens, 50‑amp plug‑ins, a wash rack, and a bid for pavilion siding and doors. No new business is scheduled. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve agenda
• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Public comments (limited to 3 minutes per person)
• Old‑business discussion: screens and ramp, goat screens, 50‑amp plug‑ins, wash rack, pavilion siding and doors bid

The board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the treasurer’s report. Two items on screens, ramp, 50‑amp quote and goat screens/wash rack were tabled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Ida Marie, seconded by Brandy) – carried
• Accepted Treasurer’s report (motion by Dennis, seconded by Chad E) – carried
• Tabled reports on screens, ramp, and 50 amp quote – tabled
• Tabled reports on goat screens and wash rack – tabled
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Chad E, seconded by Ida Marie) – carried

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will first approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the agenda. It will hold a public hearing to decide whether to add a Food Service Establishment as an allowed use in the HSC zoning district (ORD 25‑01). The board will also consider several zoning changes, subdivision proposals, and a series of plat approvals for various developments throughout the county.

• Public hearing – ORD 25‑01: Add Food Service Establishment as allowed use in HSC zone (approval/denial)
• Public hearing – COZ 369: RISE Properties request change from SRD to PUD zoning (approval/denial)
• Informational meeting – COZ 372: Isaac Almanza proposes subdivision of 8‑10 acre lots, changing A‑1 to A‑2 zoning (discussion)
• CUP Grandfathered Amendment – Mountain View Ranches: Boundary amendment for Centennial Quarry (discussion)
• 2025‑66 layout plan – KR Deer Mountain Club: Creation of new lots and lot line revisions (approval/denial)

The board approved ORD #25-01, adding food service establishments as an allowed use in HSC zoning. It also approved COZ #369, converting a SRD parcel to a PUD. The board approved several plat applications, including layout and final plats for Deer Mountain Club, a final plat for Landmark Casino, a corrective plat for Wild Flower Estates, and preliminary and final plats for 4 Bears in the Hills. All motions were carried.

• Approved addition of food service use to HSC (ORD #25-01)
• Approved COZ #369 converting SRD to PUD
• Approved Layout Plat for Deer Mountain Club (2025-66)
• Approved Final Plat for Deer Mountain Club (2025-67)
• Approved Final Plat for Landmark Casino (2025-69)
• Approved Corrective Plat for Wild Flower Estates (2025-70)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for 4 Bears in the Hills (2025-71)
• Approved Final Plat for BH Properties (2025-75)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss the 2026 proposed budget and personnel matters. The body will also review a conditional use permit for Larsen Family, LLLP.

• 2026 proposed budget
• CUP 498 Larsen Family, LLLP
• Personnel requests for Treasurer and Sheriff
• January 2, 2026 payday approval
• Brownsville VFD raffle

The board unanimously adopted the 2026 annual budget (Resolution #2025-30). It also approved an emergency‑management supplement of $19,500, a $50,000 supplemental budget for the Impact and Economic Fund Severance Tax, and several utility and highway permits. Additional actions included personnel classifications, step raises, new hires, and contract amendments for the chip‑seal project.

• Adopted 2026 Annual Budget (Resolution #2025-30) – unanimous
• Approved $19,500 emergency‑management grant supplement – unanimous
• Adopted $50,000 supplemental budget for Impact and Economic Fund Severance Tax – unanimous
• Approved Celerity Internet utility permit on Kerwin Ln (bond $136,400) – unanimous
• Approved Celerity Internet utility permit on Lookout Mountain Rd (bond $136,400) – unanimous
• Amended 2025 Chip Seal contract: liquidated damages $500/day and extension to spring 2026 – unanimous
• Approved three approach permits for Bradley Limbo at 1955 Maitland Road – unanimous
• Approved personnel actions: classification change for Melissa Kruzel, step raises for Shanon Lupica, Rachel Baird, Megan Schmit, and new hires – unanimous

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to discuss general business, including the approval of the agenda and prior minutes. The board will also address old business items such as concession building screens and ramp repairs, and new business including the 2026 fair dates.

• Approval of agenda and prior meeting minutes
• Discussion on screens for concession building
• Discussion on ramp into pavilion
• Discussion on 2026 fair dates
• Discussion on Fair book and superintendent update

The board approved the September meeting minutes and accepted the treasurer’s report. It set the 2026 fair dates for July 27 through August 1 and decided to include a portable schedule pamphlet with the fair books. The board earmarked a $300 donation for a photo‑backdrop project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September meeting minutes (carried)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (carried)
• Set 2026 fair dates: July 27–August 1, 2026
• Decided to include portable schedule pamphlet with fair books
• Earmarked $300 donation for photo‑backdrop project (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will not conduct official business at Lions Club meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. No decisions or actions will be taken during these gatherings.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will convene to discuss and potentially decide on several subdivision and development projects, including the Ophir Subdivision and the Deadwood Gem, LLC development.

• Review of Deadwood Gem, LLC development proposal (DP 25-03)
• Review of Livingston, Carl development proposal (DP 25-04)
• Review of Greenview Est. subdivision lot 13A (SR 25-59)
• Review of Dakota Highland Est. subdivision lots 13 and 14 (SR 25-58)
• Review of Auburn Acres subdivision lot 11 (SR 25-64)

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the recommended storage‑unit developments DP #25-03 and DP #25-04. It denied VAR #217, a 4.94‑foot front‑setback variance for an existing covered patio. The board also approved several final and preliminary plats for residential and fire‑plan projects, and scheduled a public hearing for COZ #369. The next regular meeting is set for October 2, 2025.

• Approved DP #25-03 recommendation (motion carried)
• Approved DP #25-04 recommendation (motion carried)
• Denied VAR #217 4.94' front‑setback variance (motion fails; 2 Ayes, 5 Nays)
• Approved Final Plat 2025-58 for Kloss Development (motion carried)
• Approved 2025-59 preliminary and final plats as exempt (motions carried)
• Approved Final Plat 2025-64 for BH Properties (motion carried)
• Approved 2025-65 preliminary and final plats as exempt (motions carried)
• Scheduled public hearing for COZ #369 on October 2, 2025 (discussion/action taken)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss the 2026 proposed budget and long-term highway planning. The body will also review personnel matters for the Sheriff's office and highway department. Additional items include opioid settlement funds and mineral severance tax requests.

• 2026 Proposed Budget
• 5 Year Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan and 5 Year Regraveling Plan
• Highway 5 Year Equipment Plan
• Additional Opioid Settlement Funds
• PSSC Project Change Order 8

The commissioners unanimously approved step raises for three sheriff’s department employees and hired four new full‑time staff at the listed hourly rates. They denied an abatement for High Plains Construction on one parcel and approved abatement relief for several other parcels. They authorized the chairman to sign a $36,296 change order for the Public Safety & Services Center project and approved settlement participation forms for multiple opioid settlement agreements. They approved utility permits for Black Hills Energy and five Celerity Internet projects, requiring a $84,940 bond for each Celerity permit; the Black Hills Energy permit passed 4‑1.

• Approved step raise for Deputy Brent McNeil to $34.00/hr (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Sergeant Marina Cleveland to $35.73/hr (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Deputy Luke Kitzmiller to $34.00/hr (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for High Plains Construction on parcel #32213-00602-004-01 (2024 taxes) (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for High Plains Construction on six parcels for 2025 taxes payable in 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign Change Order #8 adding $36,296 to contract (unanimous)
• Approved utility permit for Black Hills Energy on Gilt Edge Road (4-1)
• Approved utility permits for Celerity Internet on five routes, each with $84,940 bond (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will review a resolution to vacate a portion of a section line. The body will also discuss personnel matters for the Sheriff and a maintenance building proposal for PSSC.

• Resolution 2025 29 to vacate a portion of a section line
• PSSC maintenance building Avid4 proposal
• PSSC maintenance building change order
• CUP 498 Croell, Inc staff report
• Cell phone stipend for VSO

The Lawrence County Commissioners approved several actions, including a classification change for Caleb Wallinga, a $50 per month cell‑phone per diem for new Veteran Services Officer Kevin Bowen, and authorization of the 2026 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant. They also approved a contract with Wellmark for 2026 employee health insurance, a $3,305.62 automatic supplement to the sheriff travel budget, an $18,132 change order for the Public Safety & Service Center maintenance building, and an Avid4 Engineering agreement up to $8,500. Finally, they adopted Resolution #2025-29 to vacate a portion of a highway, voting 4‑1 in favor.

• Approved classification change for Caleb Wallinga to full‑time Correctional Officer I G1 at $24.08/hr (unanimous)
• Approved $50/month cell‑phone per diem for Kevin Bowen, Veteran Services Officer (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the 2026 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Wellmark 2026 insurance contract, 100% county share (unanimous)
• Approved $3,305.62 automatic supplement to sheriff travel budget for van repair (unanimous)
• Accepted Change Order #1 for Public Safety & Service Center maintenance building, $18,132 (unanimous)
• Approved Avid4 Engineering agreement for water and sewer services, up to $8,500 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-29 to vacate portion of highway section line (4-1)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will review prior meeting minutes, set liquor license fees, discuss a Purdue-Sackler opioid settlement agreement, and hear a presentation on open meetings. Personnel matters for the Sheriff’s Office and a US Forest Service road agreement are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-28: Setting liquor license fees
• Purdue-Sackler family opioid settlement agreement discussion
• USFS Cooperative Road Agreement review
• Sheriff’s Office personnel matters
• Open Meetings Act presentation

The Board approved Resolution #2025‑28, authorizing up to six off‑sale and seven on‑sale liquor licenses for 2026 and listed the applicable renewal fees. It also approved step raises and classification changes for several correctional and medical staff, and authorized the signing of opioid settlement participation forms. Additionally, the commissioners adopted resolutions to vacate a portion of a highway and a portion of a plat, declared surplus equipment for disposal, and approved the liquor‑license fee schedule.

• Approved Resolution #2025‑28 authorizing up to six off‑sale and seven on‑sale liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved step raises for Olivia Burnett, Hunter Wood, Janell Gerberding, Jennifer Snider (unanimous)
• Approved classification changes for Jeremy Peters and Vanessa Adrain (unanimous)
• Approved National Opioid Settlement participation forms (unanimous)
• Declared three dispatch consoles and one paper shredder surplus for sale or exchange (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑26 to vacate a portion of a highway (4‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑27 to vacate a portion of a plat (unanimous)
• Approved auditor’s account with Treasurer report (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commissioners and Board of Adjustment gave notice that a quorum may attend Lions Club meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. No official business or action will be discussed or taken at these meetings.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will meet to review several site requests and a food service establishment ordinance. The board is considering a conditional use permit for Croell, Inc. and a development permit for Colin Thompson.

• CUP 498 for Croell, Inc.
• DP 25-02 for Colin Thompson
• ORD 25-01 regarding food service establishments
• Review of layout for David Maynard at I90 and Hwy 24
• 15 separate site review (SR) requests including Dakota Highland Est and Ophir Subdivision

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board appointed TJ Ewing as interim secretary. The board approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the agenda for the August 7, 2025 meeting. No vote was recorded on the gravel‑pit conditional use permit; the discussion was left unresolved.

• Appointed TJ Ewing as interim Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 7, 2025 agenda (motion carried)

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to discuss general business and conduct a wrap-up of the fair. The meeting includes a treasurer's report and a period for public comment.

• Fair wrap-up discussion

The Lawrence County Fair Board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes as read. They accepted the treasurer’s report. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will discuss several items related to the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF). The body will review plan revisions, project statuses, and the potential for the county to assist with timber sales.

• BHNF Plan revision status regarding wilderness proposals, range of natural variability, and wild and scenic rivers
• Cooperating Agency status on the BHNF Buffalo Project
• Potential for county assistance with BHNF timber sales
• BHNF sample Lidar
• BHNF Strike Team

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss provisional budgets, estimated revenues, and ambulance budgeting for 2025 and 2026. The body will also consider a natural hazard mitigation plan and various planning and zoning items.

• Resolution 2025-25 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
• 2025 Provisional Budget and estimated revenues
• 2025 Amended Ambulance Agreement - Lead-Deadwood Monument Health
• COZ 368 Ryan Wordeman staff report
• Abatement for Platinum Investments

The commissioners moved $75,000 that was originally allocated to Road & Bridge projects on July 28, 2020 into the Emergency Management fund and approved its use on July 22, 2025. They also transferred $75,000 from the General Fund to the Emergency Management fund. In addition, the board approved six Celerity Internet utility permits for right‑of‑way occupancy and amended the ambulance service budget for 2025.

• Approved hiring of Andrea Hansen as full‑time CE 2 G1 at $23.92/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Kevin Bowen as full‑time Veteran Service Officer G3 at $28.31/hr (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for Platinum Investments, LLC on parcel #25000-00704-141-00 (4‑1)
• Approved abatement for Platinum Investments, LLC on parcel #25000-00704-141-05 (4‑1)
• Approved abatement for Platinum Investments, LLC on parcel #25000-00704-141-10 (4‑1)
• Amended 2025 ambulance budget: $5,557.25 to Monument Health Lead‑Deadwood Hospital, $5,557.25 to Spearfish Ambulance, $664.50 to Sturgis Ambulance (unanimous)
• Reassigned $75,000 from 2020 Road & Bridge allocation to Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved six Celerity Internet utility permits for county right‑of‑way occupancy (unanimous)

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board will meet to review the 2025 budget and discuss a proposed budget for 2026. The board will also address pest control equipment and coordination with county departments.

• 2025 budget review
• 2026 proposed budget update
• Mt. Pine Beetle sprayers
• Education, inspections, and enforcements
• Coordination with P & Z Board and County Roads/crews

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Board noted quorum and approved the agenda as presented. The minutes of the previous meeting were also approved unanimously. The board reviewed the current budget and the 2026 proposed budget but took no further action. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This document is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings. The notice states that no official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken.

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will review a supplemental budget resolution and territory annexation requests from PHP. The body will also consider several subdivision and lot requests from Planning and Zoning.

• Resolution 2025-24 regarding supplemental budget
• PHP territory annexation request
• PSSC Project Change Order 7
• Subdivision requests for Wordeman, J.V. Sub, Sugarloaf Village, and Dancing Sky
• 2025 ETJ Boundary Update Resolution

The commissioners authorized a $227,259 change order to increase the contract sum for the Public Safety & Services Center. They also approved a $5,453.42 supplement to the sheriff’s travel budget, adopted a $1,500 supplemental budget for emergency search and rescue, renewed a malt beverage license, and authorized a juvenile‑justice grant. Several zoning plats were acted on, with one denied and continued and others approved.

• Approved Change Order #7 adding $227,259.00 to Public Safety & Services Center contract (unanimous)
• Approved $5,453.42 automatic supplement to Sheriff travel budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Supplemental Budget allocating $1,500 to Emergency Management Search & Rescue (unanimous)
• Renewed 2025‑2026 Malt Beverage License for Wild Bill’s Campground and Resort LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant and designate Teen Court (unanimous)
• Denied preliminary and final plat for Townsend; tie vote, matter continued to July 22 (Tie)
• Approved preliminary plat for Townsend after easement filed (3‑1 vote)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Wilson (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to address old and new business regarding the Nisland Fairgrounds. The board is reviewing facility maintenance and operational needs for the fair.

• Discussion of concrete, pig barn, and bunny barn
• Review of judges' pay and awards
• Discussion of hail damage
• Proposed AC installation in back office
• 4-H update

The Fair Board approved several routine items, including the June minutes and the treasurer's report. It increased Redwater's payment to $500, approved judges' lunch payments, and set gate opening at 7:30 a.m. on July 26. The board also decided there will be no pie sale and tabled a proposal to sell T‑shirts or stickers.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report (carried)
• Increased Redwater payment to $500 (carried)
• Approved payment for Open Class livestock judges lunches (carried)
• Decided there will be no pie sale at the fair (carried)
• Set gate opening time to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26 for campers (carried)
• T‑shirt/sticker sales proposal tabled
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will meet to review several site requests. The agenda focuses on specific lot evaluations across various estates and subdivisions.

• Larson Quarry review
• SR Lot 12, 29, and 30 in Dakota Highland Est.
• SR Lots 6BR-1 and 6BR-2 in J.V. Sub.
• SR Lot 37A-1 in Sugarloaf Village
• SR Lots 13, 29 in Dancing Sky, and public row lots 2A Rev, 2B Rev, 2C Rev

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the final plat for Kloss Development’s new residential lot in North Whitewood. It also approved both the preliminary and final plats for Townsend’s subdivision on Crook City Rd and for Wilson’s lot combination in Sugarloaf Village. A public hearing was scheduled for the gravel quarry CUP 498 application on August 7, 2025, and the next board meeting was set for August 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM.

• Approved Final Plat for Kloss Development (motion carried)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Townsend (motion carried)
• Approved Final Plat for Townsend (motion carried)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Wilson (motion carried)
• Approved Final Plat for Wilson (motion carried)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for BH Properties (motion carried)
• Approved Final Plat for BH Properties (motion carried)
• Set public hearing for CUP 498 gravel quarry on August 7, 2025 (motion carried)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss the 2026 provisional budget and preliminary revenue estimates. The body will also consider several planning and zoning requests and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2025 23 establishing online meeting participation guidelines
• COZ 368 staff report for Ryan Wordeman
• VAR 215 staff report for Karen Reed
• VAR 216 staff report for Mark and Kristen Kells
• Review of the 2026 Provisional Budget and preliminary estimated revenues

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing online meeting participation guidelines. It also approved several personnel step raises and new hires, transferred two liquor licenses to Chateau At Rim Rock, LLC, and authorized utility permits and bridge planning. Additional actions included declaring a surplus trailer for sale and adopting safety manual revisions.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-23 establishing online meeting participation guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Deputy Troy Thompson to $32.04/hr (unanimous)
• Approved new hire of Correctional Officer Colt Gibbins at $26.61/hr (unanimous)
• Approved step raises for IS&T Specialists Colton Roszel and Lucas Brist to $32.00/hr (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class‑Retail Wine & Cider license to Chateau At Rim Rock, LLC (3‑1 vote)
• Approved two Celerity Internet utility permits with a $232,000 bond each (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Superintendent John Bey to proceed with bid‑review‑ready plans for Bridge #41‑250‑268 (unanimous)
• Declared 2004 H&S Enclosed Trailer surplus for public sale (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commissioner and Board of Adjustment will review several planning and zoning items, including a change of zone and a variance. The body will also consider various subdivision plats and highway business.

• COZ 367 Wood, Barry staff report
• VAR 216 Kells, Mark - Kristen staff report
• Plat reviews for Ironwood Est, DMV, Spring Run Estates, and Paradise Acres
• Plat reviews for Apple Springs, Bretts SD, and Hidden Pines SD
• Review of draft on-line meeting guidelines 2.0

The Lawrence County Commissioners unanimously approved several personnel hires, utility and right‑of‑way permits, and a change of zoning for a subdivision. They also granted an abatement for a veteran property owner by a 4‑1 vote. All motions were carried.

• Approved full‑time hire of Rachel Baird as CE 1 G1 at $22.33/hr (effective June 19, 2025)
• Approved half‑time hire of Robert Mattson as Custodian/Maintenance II G3 at $24.21/hr (effective June 9, 2025)
• Approved abatement for Robert J. Brown on parcel #22650-00604-300-00 (vote 4‑1)
• Approved temporary right‑of‑way permit for Dakota Society of American Foresters fieldtrip on Sep 4, 2025
• Approved Celerity Internet utility permit on Brook View Road with $57,200.00 bond
• Approved Celerity Internet utility permit on Camp Comfort Road with $57,200.00 bond
• Approved Change of Zoning #367 for Barry Wood’s tract in Spearfish West
• Approved final plat for Winsell, Dennis & Dorothy on Elk Creek Road

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This document is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings. The notice states that no official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken.

Planning & Zoning Board

The board is meeting to review several staff reports and subdivision requests. The agenda includes variance applications and various lot-specific subdivision reviews.

• COZ 368 Wordeman staff report
• VAR 215 Karen Reed staff report
• VAR 216 Mark Kells and Kristen staff report
• Subdivision reviews for Dakota Highland Est, Ironwood Est, and Paradise Acres
• Subdivision reviews for Apple Springs, Bretts SD, and Hidden Pines SD

The Planning & Zoning Board approved Change of Zoning #368, converting the parcel to A‑2 zoning. It also approved and denied specific front‑setback variances for two applicants. In addition, the board approved several final plats for residential developments and a boundary plat. All motions were carried.

• Approved COZ #368 (change to A‑2 zoning) – vote 6‑1
• Approved VAR #215 for residence front‑setback variances (13.5’, 17.6’, 12.4’, 8’) – motion carried
• Denied VAR #215 for detached‑garage front‑setback variances (11.7’, 15.5’) – motion carried
• Approved VAR #216 for 2.8’ front‑corner variance – vote 6‑1
• Denied VAR #216 for 22.1’ garage front‑setback variance – vote 6‑1
• Approved Final Plat for Kloss Development, LLC (Lot 15, Dakota Highland Estates) – motion carried
• Approved Boundary Plat for KR Deer Mountain Club 2021 LLC – motion carried
• Approved Final Plat for Winsell, Dennis & Dorothy (Lot E, Spring Run Estates) – motion carried

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and address old business regarding appliances and porta pots. The board will also discuss new business including supplies, bathroom cleaner, a 4-H update, and a pie sale.

• Discussion on appliances
• Discussion on porta pots
• Review of supplies and bathroom cleaner
• 4-H update
• Pie sale

The board approved the correction of sticker distribution, accepted the treasurer's report, and authorized purchases of blue ribbons and 4‑H ribbons. It also approved a $300 contract for restroom cleaning and set fair clean‑up days for July 19 and July 26. Discussion of judges' pay was tabled until the July meeting and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved correction of stickers to go through Redwater (carried)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (carried)
• Approved order of 200 first‑place blue ribbons and $300 for 4‑H ribbons (carried)
• Approved Jessica to manage restroom cleaning, with $300 payment and a camping spot (carried)
• Approved fair clean‑up days on July 19 and July 26 and updated club cleaning list (carried)
• Tabled discussion of judges' pay until July meeting
• Approved minutes of May 2025 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Public Defender Advisory Board

The Public Defender Advisory Board approved the minutes of the May 20, 2024 meeting. The board also approved the 2024 annual report presented by Director Amber Richey. Finally, the board approved allowing the proposed 2025 Public Defender budget to be presented to the County Commission. All motions were carried.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved 2024 annual report (motion carried)
• Allowed 2025 budget proposal to be presented to County Commission (motion carried)

Invasive Species Management

The Invasive Species Management Board will meet to review the 2025 budget and discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The board will also consider equipment purchases and coordinate with County Roads and the P&Z Board.

• 2025 budget review
• 2026 proposed budget
• Mt. Pine Beetle sprayers
• ATV purchases
• Coordination with P&Z Board and County Roads/crews

The board approved the agenda and the minutes without opposition. A motion to adopt the 2026 proposed budget was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 proposed budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss and potentially act on multiple planning and zoning items, including subdivision requests for Spring Creek, Heritage Hills, Muley Hill, and Dear Mountain Village. Other agenda items include personnel changes, malt beverage license transfers and renewals, sheriff agreements, and resolutions on SDPAA nomination and USFS weed funding.

• Resolution 2025-21: SDPAA nomination
• Resolution 2025-22: USFS weed funding
• P&Z items: COZ 366 Spring Creek LLC, subdivision requests for Lot 101 Block B DMV, Heritage Hills Est, and Muley Hill Subdivision
• Malt beverage transfers for Trailshead and Big Mommas, new license for DVC Cabins
• Sheriff blood tech agreement and Guardian RFID agreement

The commissioners unanimously approved numerous personnel step raises and new hires, a travel request for a planner conference, and two resolutions supporting a board candidacy and requesting forest funding. They also changed the June meeting date, and authorized contracts for professional services and a cloud subscription. Several alcohol beverage licenses and transfers were also approved.

• Approved step raise for Kimberly R Atkins to $26.68/hr (effective May 18, 2025)
• Approved new hire of Richard Reed as Custodian I at $20.21/hr (effective May 18, 2025)
• Approved travel request for Amber Vogt to attend 2025 Western Planner Conference
• Approved Resolution #2025-21 supporting Bruce Outka’s candidacy for SDPAA Board
• Approved Resolution #2025-22 requesting Black Hills Forest Service funding for invasive weed management
• Changed 2025 Commissioners meeting date to Monday, June 23
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Boyce Harr
• Approved Command Cloud Subscription agreement with Codex Corp d/b/a Guardian RFID

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month. No official business will be discussed or actions taken. The agenda contains only this procedural notice.

• No substantive items; only a notice of quorum regarding Lions Club meetings

Fair Board

The Fair Board is meeting to review general business and updates for the upcoming fair. The board will discuss old business regarding the fair book, schedule, and equipment, as well as new business concerning 4-H and a pie sale.

• Fair book update
• Fair schedule
• Refrigerator(s) and bouncy houses
• 4-H update
• Pie sale

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved a $600 upgrade for the bunny barn and finalized the fair schedule, with the fair book ready for printing. The board also accepted the treasurer's report and approved the April minutes with corrected name spellings. Several other items were discussed, including donations and staffing, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved April 2025 minutes with corrected name spellings (carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report (carried)
• Approved $600 bunny barn upgrade (carried)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will review conditional use permits COZ 367 (Barry Wood) and COZ 368, along with four subdivision requests (2025-21 through 2025-24) and proposed ordinance changes. The meeting includes public hearings and decisions on these items.

• COZ 367 – Barry Wood conditional use permit
• COZ 368 – conditional use permit (full packet)
• 2025-21 – subdivision request for Lot 101, Block B, DMV
• 2025-22 – subdivision request for Lots 1-7, Heritage Hills Estates
• 2025-23 – subdivision request for Lots 7 & 15, Block 4, Auburn Acres

The Planning & Zoning Board approved COZ #367, changing the parcel to SRD/CLI zoning. It also approved four final plats and one preliminary plat, each with specific conditions such as fire‑plan mitigation or superintendent review. The board voted to keep Planning & Zoning meetings separate from County Commission meetings and recommended that the County Commissioners move forward with the Small Plan Update.

• Approved COZ #367 zoning change (motion carried)
• Approved KR Deer Mountain Club final plat with fire‑plan letter condition (motion carried)
• Approved Kissack Water & Oil Service LLC final plat (motion carried)
• Approved BH Properties LLC final plat (motion carried)
• Approved Kindzerski/Michael & Brewer preliminary plat with fire‑plan and superintendent conditions (motion carried)
• Motion to keep Planning & Zoning and County Commission meetings separate (motion carried)
• Recommendation to County Commissioners to proceed with Small Plan Update (motion carried; Jennings and Tysdal abstained)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Board of Equalization unanimously changed the land value for parcel 18010-01800-040-00 owned by 11th Fairways Condominium Partners LLC from $165,000 to $0 as an administrative correction. It also approved the Salvation Army property (Parcel ID 32250-00200-010-15) as 85% tax‑exempt and the St. Onge VFD property (Parcel ID 28800-02000-030-00) as 100% tax‑exempt. Additional land‑value adjustments were made, including reducing Russell Dunavan’s parcel to $106,720 and setting BH Development LLC’s Lot 7 value to $2,220.

• Approved 85% tax‑exempt status for Salvation Army parcel 32250-00200-010-15 (unanimous)
• Approved 100% tax‑exempt status for St. Onge VFD parcel 28800-02000-030-00 (unanimous)
• Reduced Russell Dunavan land value to $106,720 (from $117,390) (unanimous)
• Reduced BH Development LLC Lot 26 land value to $145,040 (from $207,200) (unanimous)
• Reduced BH Development LLC Lot 7 land value to $2,220 (from $194,000) (unanimous)
• Changed land value for 11th Fairways Condominium parcel 18010-01800-040-00 to $0 (unanimous)
• Changed land value for 4 Bears in the Hills LLC parcel 18010-01300-030-00 to $0 (unanimous)
• Reduced structure value for Speidel Bonnie A parcel 20970-00015-009-00 to $48,720 (from $62,340) (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on April 22, 2025. The agenda includes proposed tax abatements for the Homestake Opera House and Richards Airport Hangar, personnel changes for Sheriff and Treasurer positions, and a resolution to vacate a portion of right-of-way. Also on the agenda are conditional use permits and zoning changes, as well as Board of Equalization hearings on property tax appeals.

• Tax abatement for Homestake Opera House (GB 2)
• Tax abatement for Richards Airport Hangar (GB 2A)
• Personnel items: Sheriff Snider, Sheriff Burnett, Treasurer (GB 3, 3A, 3B)
• Resolution 2025-20 vacating a portion of right-of-way
• Conditional use permit (CUP 497) for Chad Anderson and zoning change (COZ 366) for Spring Creek LLC

The board accepted the lowest responsible bid from Halme, Inc. ($633,798.60) for the Maitland Road structure replacement, pending SD DOT approval. They adopted Resolution #2025-20 to vacate a portion of a highway section line. A utility permit for Celerity Internet to bore under Old Belle Road was approved with a required $80,000 bond. Personnel hires and classification changes were also approved, and one abatement was granted while another was denied.

• Accepted Halme, Inc. bid $633,798.60 for Maitland Road project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-20 to vacate a portion of a highway section line (unanimous)
• Approved utility permit for Celerity Internet to bore under Old Belle Road, adding $80,000 bond (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Jennifer Snider, Dispatcher I, $24.08/hr effective 4/21/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Olivia Burnett, Correctional Officer II, $25.55/hr effective 4/22/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved classification changes for Laurie Marshall, Megan Schmit, Carleen Brownlow to CE 4 G1 at $27.48/hr (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for Historic Homestake Opera House Society parcel #31090-02600-040-00 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement for Vallin J Richards parcel #32100-00603-172-27 (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend the Lions Club monthly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. No official business will be discussed or action taken at those gatherings.

• Notice of quorum for Lions Club meetings on 2nd and 4th Mondays
• Social hour at 5:00 p.m., meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Lucky’s 13 Pub, 305 N. 27th Street, Spearfish, SD
• No official business or action will occur

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This notice indicates that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend the SD Association of County Commissioners Spring Workshop on April 9-10, 2025, in Pierre, SD. No official Lawrence County business will be transacted at this gathering. The agenda is purely procedural, serving as a public notice of a quorum's potential presence.

• Notice of quorum for SDACC Spring Workshop (April 9-10, 2025)
• No official county business will be conducted
• Workshop location: Ramkota Hotel, 920 West Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Equalization are meeting to discuss personnel, highway business, and tax exemptions. The agenda includes several subdivision and planning items and a system replacement agreement.

• Convergint Lenel system replacement agreement
• Muley Hill Subdivision (2025-18)
• Auburn Acres lots and blocks (2025-19)
• Tax exempt property reviews for Salvation Army and St Onge VFD
• Personnel matters for Highway and Sheriff departments

The commissioners approved a $150,000 bond for Central City and a $50,000 bond for St. Onge. They also approved the closure of Hill Street contingent on a jurisdiction agreement with the City of Spearfish. Additional actions included several personnel classification changes, a card‑access agreement, and approvals of multiple zoning plats.

• Approved Central City Town and Township Bond for $150,000 – Motion Carried
• Approved St. Onge Town and Township Bond for $50,000 – Motion Carried
• Approved Hill Street closure contingent on City of Spearfish agreement – Motion Carried
• Hill Street closure motion failed (Aye: Tysdal, Flanagan; Nay: Jennings, Sleep, Ewing)
• Approved classification change for Hunter Wood, Correctional Officer II G1 at $25.55/hr – Motion Carried
• Approved classification change for Daniel McNee, Correctional Officer II G3 at $26.61/hr – Motion Carried
• Approved Convergint Agreement for Card Access – Motion Carried
• Approved layout plan for Kindzerski & Brewer residential lots – Motion Carried

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will review and discuss items including the fair book update, schedule, poster, awards, open class livestock, and bouncy houses. The board will also receive a 4-H update. No major budget or policy decisions are expected. The meeting is primarily administrative and planning-focused.

• Fair book update
• Schedule planning
• Open class livestock discussion
• Bouncy houses item
• 4-H update

The Fair Board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes as read. They accepted the treasurer’s report. The board authorized the purchase of 50 chairs. They also approved spending up to $2,500 to rent inflatables for the fair.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (carried)
• Purchased 50 chairs (carried)
• Approved up to $2,500 for inflatable rental (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Revolving Loan Fund Board

The Lawrence County Revolving Loan Fund Board will meet to consider pending business, including reviewing and deciding on loan application(s) and receiving a program update. The agenda also includes time for public comment and board member discussion, but no specific loan amounts or project names are listed.

• Review/approve/deny loan application(s)
• Program update on revolving loan fund
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)

Future Land Use Map - Comp Plan Committee

The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a work session regarding the adoption of a Future Land Use Map and text as an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan. The board will also hold public hearings on conditional use permits and zoning changes, and review several residential lot layouts.

• Work session for the Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan addendum
• Public hearing for CUP 497: Sanitation Business and Outdoor Storage in Nemo
• Public hearing for COZ 366: Zoning change from A-1 to A-2 in Spearfish North
• Review of 12 new residential lots at Hwy 14A/Mattson Ln
• Review of amended preliminary residential lots at Powder House Pass

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss several land-use applications, including a conditional use permit, two conditional use/zone changes, a development plan, and multiple subdivision requests. The agenda consists of staff reports and supporting documents for each item; no specific recommendations or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• CUP 497 – conditional use permit for Chad Anderson
• COZ 366 – zone change request by Spring Creek, LLC (Jason Ward)
• COZ 367 – full packet for another zone change (Wood)
• DP 25-01 – development plan by Heather Anderson and Chad Adams
• Subdivision requests: Muley Hill (SR 2025-18), Auburn Acres lots (SR 2025-19), and Tract 1 & 2 revised (SR 2025-20)

The Planning & Zoning Board approved CUP #497 for a portable septic business and COZ #366 to change zoning from A‑1 to A‑2. It recommended approval of DP #25‑01 for storage units and approved a layout plat for new residential lots on Hwy 14A/Mattson Ln. The board also approved an amended preliminary plat, a final plat, and recommended budgeting for an updated Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved CUP #497 for portable septic pumping business (motion carried)
• Approved COZ #366 changing zoning from A‑1 to A‑2 (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of DP #25‑01 for storage units (motion carried)
• Approved Layout Plat for new residential lots on Hwy 14A/Mattson Ln (motion carried)
• Approved Amended Preliminary Plat for new residential lots at Powder House Pass (motion carried)
• Approved Final Plat for subdivision on Hwy 385 (motion carried)
• Recommended approval to price out and budget for an updated Comprehensive Plan (motion carried)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may be present at a court hearing for case No. 40CIV25-000009. No official action will be taken by the commission at this hearing.

• Quorum may be present at court hearing case No. 40CIV25-000009
• No official action will be taken by the County Commission

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider a joint powers agreement (Resolution 2025-14), multiple right-of-way vacation resolutions, and a fee schedule update. Other items include abatement orders, personnel actions, a sheriff's travel request, and a weed spraying agreement. The agenda also includes a PSSC certificate of substantial completion and a metal maintenance building bid notice.

• Joint Powers Agreement Resolution 2025-14
• Vacation of Right-of-Way Resolutions 2025-15, 2025-18, and 2025-19
• MAG Fee Schedule Resolution 2025-10
• Abatements for Broken Wheel, Walsh, and Salvation Army properties
• Personnel items for GGB, P&Z, and Sheriff's office (including Cleveland)

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, a travel request for Sheriff staff, several personnel hires and step raises, tax abatements for three properties, and a joint powers agreement for weed‑spraying services. They also adopted Resolution #2025-15 to vacate a portion of a highway and Resolution #2025-18 to vacate a portion of a plat. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Dustin Schumacher to attend conference (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Chantel Easton as full‑time Correctional Officer II at $26.61/hr (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Ashley Job, Correctional Officer II at $26.61/hr (unanimous)
• Approved joint powers agreement for weed‑spraying services (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Broken Wheel Real Estate, LLC parcel #25200-00704-000-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-15 to vacate a portion of a highway (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-18 to vacate a portion of a plat (unanimous)

Invasive Species Management

The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board (Weed Board) will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. The board will discuss and take action on the 2025 budget review, board member elections, and agreements with DOT/USFS. They will also address summer crew plans and CUP inspections. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• 2025 budget review
• Board member elections
• DOT/USFS agreements discussion and possible action
• Summer crew planning
• CUP inspections discussion

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will consider the Buffalo and Sawbuck Forest Management Projects, the Black Hills National Forest Plan Revision, and a Cooperating Agency MOU. Public comment is allowed under a 3-minute limit. No votes on substantive items are recorded in the agenda beyond approval of the meeting agenda itself.

• Buffalo and Sawbuck Forest Management Projects
• Black Hills National Forest (BHNF) Plan Revision
• Cooperating Agency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)
• Items raised by committee members for discussion

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider a highway grant award, a vacation of public right-of-way for lots 137-143 in Paradise Acres IV, and an informational presentation on open meeting laws (SB 74). Other agenda items include travel requests, a raffle request, personnel auditor matters, and the auditor's account with the treasurer.

• Highway big grant award (amount not specified)
• Vacation of public right-of-way for SR lots 137-143 in Paradise Acres IV
• USFS Buffalo Forest Health Project informational item
• Travel requests for Planning & Zoning and Sheriff
• Raffle request (GB 4)

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $35,000 supplemental budget for the General Fund Drug Abuse Fund after a public hearing. The commission also approved several personnel actions, including new hires, a step raise, and classification changes. Multiple highway supply bids were accepted, including for magnesium chloride, asphalt hot mix, gravel aggregate, de-icing sand, and in-place hot mix asphalt patching. A preliminary plat for Maitland Partners was approved, and the commission authorized the chairman to sign a bridge improvement grant agreement with the SDDOT.

• Approved supplemental budget Resolution #2025-16 for $35,000 for the Drug Abuse Fund.
• Approved new hires: Nicole Coons (Auditor, $22.33/hr), Chantel Easton (Correctional Officer II, $26.61/hr).
• Approved step raise for Debbie Sargent (First Deputy, $32.87/hr) and classification changes for Krystal Stulken ($27.48/hr) and Thomas D. Derby II ($39.04/hr).
• Amended 2025 Sheriff's Office positions, including 2 Chief Deputies, 3 Lieutenants, 4 Sergeants, 11 Deputies, and 17 Jailers.
• Accepted bids for highway supplies: Dustbusters Enterprises (magnesium chloride), all asphalt hot mix bids, all gravel aggregate bids, all de-icing sand bids, and all in-place hot mix asphalt patching bids.
• Approved purchase of culverts and bridge materials from TrueNorth Steel via Beadle County bid.
• Authorized chairman to sign SDDOT Bridge Improvement Grant for Maitland Road bridge #41-118-111.
• Approved preliminary plat for Maitland Partners (Paradise Acres IV, new residential lots).

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The agenda consists of a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings. The document states that no official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will consider a conditional use permit (CUP 497), a zoning application (COZ 366), and three subdivision requests (Dakota Highland Estates, Muley Hill, Paradise Acres IV). Also on the agenda is an update to a Joint Powers Agreement. No additional details are provided in the agenda text.

• CUP 497 – conditional use permit application
• COZ 366 – conditional use zoning application
• Subdivision request 2025-15 for Lot 17, Dakota Highland Estates
• Subdivision request 2025-16 for Muley Hill Subdivision
• Subdivision request 2025-17 for Lots 137–143, Public Row, Paradise Acres IV

The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of Resolution #2025-14, a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Spearfish and Lawrence County, in a 4-2 roll call vote. The board also approved a final plat for a new residential lot in North Whitewood and a preliminary plat for new residential lots in Paradise Acres. Two informational meetings were held for future public hearings, and a work session discussed a draft Future Land Use Map.

• Recommended Resolution #2025-14 Joint Powers Agreement with City of Spearfish (4-2)
• Approved Final Plat 2025-15 for Lot 17, Dakota Highland Estates, North Whitewood
• Approved Preliminary Plat 2025-17 for Lots 137-143, Paradise Acres IV
• Set public hearings for April 3, 2025 on CUP 497 (Nemo sanitation/storage) and COZ 366 (Spearfish North A-1 to A-2)

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to review general business and the treasurer's report. The board is scheduled to discuss old business regarding a swine barn and arena grant, as well as new business concerning camping and scheduling.

• Arena grant
• Swine barn
• Vendor application
• Fair book update
• Camping and scheduling

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved a vendor application presented by Jessica Gatzke and voted to keep camping fees the same as last year. The fair book, schedule, and open class awards were tabled until the April meeting. The board also noted the swine barn is progressing and that Audrey Pruitt will start as the new Youth Program Advisor in May.

• Approved February 2025 minutes as read
• Accepted treasurer's report
• Approved vendor application (motion by Ida Marie, second by Chad E)
• Tabled schedule until April meeting
• Tabled open class awards discussion until April meeting
• Approved keeping camping fees same as last year (motion by Chad E, second by Tom)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet jointly to consider multiple items, including adoption of a 2025 open burning ordinance with penalty, finalizing the 2025 opioid settlement agreement, and acting on resolutions to vacate rights-of-way. The Board of Adjustment will hear two conditional use permits (CUP 495 for snow removal by Scott Anderson and CUP 496 for Ladd and Laura McCluskey, which has drawn opposition letters) and a variance (VAR 214 for Gaylord Grieves). Non-agenda correspondence includes an eminent domain letter and USFS North Sand Project and Sawbuck Project scoping comments.

• Resolutions 2025-12 and 2025-13 vacating rights-of-way
• 2025 open burning ordinance with penalty
• Final 2025 opioid settlement agreement
• CUP 496 McCluskey snow removal permit with multiple opposition letters
• VAR 214 Grieves variance

The Lawrence County Commission approved the 2025 chip/fog seal and rout/crack seal road projects, adopted an ordinance regulating open burning, and vacated two section line right-of-ways. The Board of Adjustment denied a conditional use permit for a specialty resort due to a deed restriction violation and denied a setback variance. All actions were taken at the February 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approved $557,607.30 chip/fog seal contract with Astech Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved $58,777.70 rout & crack seal contract with Highway Improvement, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-01 regulating open burning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-12 vacating section line right-of-way (3-1, Sleep nay)
• Approved Resolution #2025-13 vacating section line right-of-way (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit #496 for specialty resort (unanimous)
• Denied Variance #214 for front setback (unanimous)
• Allocated $35,000 in opioid settlement funds to Compass Point (unanimous)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several resolutions, including a mine severance tax (HB 1081) and an open burning ordinance with penalties. They will also review personnel matters for the sheriff and treasurer, a travel request for planning and zoning, and multiple subdivision plats in Spearfish and other areas. The agenda includes abatements, highway business, and a memorandum of agreement regarding a permit to occupy a right-of-way.

• Resolution 2025-11 HB 1081 mine severance tax fee schedule
• 2025 Open Burning Ordinance with penalty
• Subdivision requests for Shirttail Gulch Lot 10, Auburn Acres lots, Tahencala Ridge Lot 8A, Paradise Acres Lot 5A, and Apple Springs Block 20-27
• Spearfish plats for Tracts M1-A, M1-A2, Tract B 33-7N-2E, and Blue Sky Estates
• Personnel matters: sheriff (4 items) and treasurer resignation/ hiring

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $30,000 supplemental budget for the Drug Abuse Fund, adopted a resolution supporting a state bill to raise the mineral severance tax cap, and denied a subdivision layout pending road grades. Several personnel actions, tax abatements, and plat approvals were also passed unanimously.

• Approved $30,000 supplemental budget for Drug Abuse Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-11 supporting SD House Bill 1081 to raise mineral severance tax cap (unanimous)
• Denied 4 Bears in the Hills layout plan until preliminary road grades presented (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 SDSU Extension Memorandum of Understanding (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements for Meredith and Jacobs properties (unanimous)
• Approved step raise for Dispatcher Robert Witherspoon to $26.61/hr (unanimous)
• Approved new hires for Dispatch I and Correctional Officer I (unanimous)
• Placed 30 roads on minimum maintenance effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on old business items including ad sales, fair book deadlines, themes and colors, honorees, the arena grant, vendor applications, and the swine barn. New business includes appointing a fair board member in charge, a 4-H update, and discussing a swamp cooler. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment.

• Arena grant discussion and possible action
• Fair book and ad deadlines
• Vendor application updates
• Swine barn planning
• Swamp cooler discussion

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved the 2025 fair theme 'Barn in the USA' with red, white, and blue colors, and selected Chris and Dianne Miller as honorees. They also accepted a $2,000 arena grant from Farm Credit Services and made changes to board member assignments. The meeting was largely procedural, with routine approvals of minutes and treasurer's report.

• Approved January 2025 minutes as read
• Accepted treasurer's report
• Adopted 'Barn in the USA' as 2025 fair theme with red, white, and blue colors
• Selected Chris and Dianne Miller as 2025 honorees
• Accepted $2,000 arena grant from Farm Credit Services
• Changed board assignments: Tristan to oversee sheep & wool, Dennis to oversee swine & companion animals

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This agenda is a procedural notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. No official business will be discussed or acted upon at those meetings. The notice does not contain any decisions, proposals, or voting items.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on February 6, 2025. They will consider two conditional use permits (CUP 495 for snow removal by Scott Anderson, and CUP 496 by Ladd and Laura McCluskey, which has drawn multiple opposition letters), one variance (VAR 214 by Gaylord and Jill Grieves), and eight subdivision requests (2025-07 through 2025-14) for various lots. The board may also review draft minutes and other documents.

• CUP 495 – Anderson snow removal permit
• CUP 496 – McCluskey permit (opposition letters received from Brudvig, Dewald, Ford, Fosheim, Hatheway)
• VAR 214 – Grieves variance request
• Eight subdivision requests: 2025-07 (Shirttail Gulch), 2025-08 (Auburn Acres), 2025-09 (Tahencala Ridge), 2025-10 (Paradise Acres), 2025-11 (South Ridge Estates), 2025-12 (Lot C-1), 2025-13 (Dakota Highland Estates), 2025-14 (Apple Springs Phase 3)
• Opposition letters for CUP 496 attached to agenda

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved CUP #495 for outdoor storage in Boulder Canyon/Two Bit and CUP #496 for a specialty resort with up to three teepees in Yellow Creek, despite opposition letters. A variance request (VAR #214) for reduced front setbacks at Nevada Gulch Road was denied. Several plats were approved, and a preliminary plat for Apple Springs was discussed but not approved.

• Approved CUP #495 for outdoor storage (motion carried)
• Approved CUP #496 for specialty resort (4-1, Fuller nay)
• Denied VAR #214 for 15.9' and 9.7' front setback variance (3-2)
• Approved 2025-07 preliminary and final plat (combining lots, Shirttail Gulch)
• Approved 2025-08 final plat (new residential lots, Auburn Acres)
• Approved 2025-09 preliminary and final plat (combining lots, Tahencala Ridge)
• Approved 2025-10 final plat (combining lots, Paradise Acres)
• Approved 2025-11 final plat (Lot 11, South Ridge Estates)

Fair Board

The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025. Items for discussion and possible action include an arena grant, vendor applications, the swine barn, and the fair book update. New business includes scheduling, 4-H updates, camping, and open class awards. The meeting is open to the public with limited comment time.

• Discussion/action on arena grant
• Vendor application review
• Swine barn discussion
• Fair book update
• Camping and open class awards

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a proposed revised open fire ordinance and various tax abatements. The body will also review a P&Z item regarding the subdividing of HES 158.

• Proposed revised open fire ordinance
• Tax abatements for City of Deadwood and Carrico
• Cell phone stipends for State's Attorney and VSO
• P&Z item regarding HES 158 subdividing
• Sheriff's PSSC project update and equitable sharing agreement

The Lawrence County Commission approved a $30,000 allocation from opioid settlement funds to Action for the Betterment of our Community for school programming and education. They also approved several administrative items, including cell phone per diems, tax abatements, travel requests, and a spring load limit resolution. The meeting included reports on delinquent taxes and the unassigned fund balance, which was assigned to the Public Safety and Services Center Project.

• Approved $30,000 opioid settlement funds to Action for the Betterment of our Community
• Approved spring load limit resolution #2025-08 (7 tons per axle on listed roads) (5-0)
• Assigned $136,157.25 unassigned fund balance to Public Safety and Service Center Project
• Approved annual transfers: $3.3M to Road & Bridge, $250K to E-911, $50K to Emergency & Disaster
• Approved cell phone per diems: $50/mo for Jesse Ketzer, $75/mo each for Brenda Harvey and Shelly Baumann
• Approved tax abatements for City of Deadwood and William Carrico
• Approved temporary commercial approach permit for Neiman Timber Company on Galena Road
• Approved bid openings for chip/fog seal and rout/crack seal projects on Feb 25, 2025

Natural Resources Committee

The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee will discuss and take action on drafting scoping comments for the U.S. Forest Service's Sawbuck Forest Management Project. The meeting also includes time for public comments and committee member reports, but no official action will be taken on those items.

• Work on scoping comments for Sawbuck Forest Management Project (USFS project #67518)

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend the Lions Club meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. No official business will be discussed or action taken at these social gatherings.

• Notice of quorum for Lions Club meetings on 2nd and 4th Mondays at Lucky's 13 Pub, 305 N. 27th Street, Spearfish

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

This is a notice of quorum for a tour of the Public Safety and Services Center building. No official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken at this time. The meeting is purely procedural.

• Tour of Public Safety and Services Center at 50 Tatanka Drive, Deadwood, SD from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• No official business or action will occur

Fair Board

This is a regular meeting of the Lawrence County Fair Board. They will consider approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss old business items including ad sales, vendor applications, deadlines, grant options, entertainment, meal vouchers, and WiFi. New business items include discussion of the swine barn, honorees for Lawrence County, and a 4-H update. Public comment will be taken.

• Discussion/action on grant options for the fair
• Discussion/action on swine barn improvements
• Discussion of honorees for Lawrence County
• Update on 4-H programs
• Ad sales and vendor application review

The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved the November 2024 minutes, treasurer's report, a revised advertising form, and payment of judge lunch bills. Officers were re-elected for another term, and Dennis Mez was appointed to fill a vacancy. Vendor application review was tabled until February, and several building projects were discussed.

• Approved November 2024 minutes as read
• Accepted treasurer's report
• Accepted revised advertising form
• Approved payment of judge lunch bills from Redwater
• Re-elected officers for another term (President Chad Mackaben, VP Ida Marie Snorteland, Treasurer Sharon Hoggatt, Secretary Sheryl Pittman)
• Appointed Dennis Mez to fill Butte County vacancy
• Tabled vendor application review until February meeting

County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment

The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider multiple resolutions for 2025, including elected officials' compensation, polling places, official depositories, planning and zoning fees, inmate fee schedules, and indigent burial policies. They will also review seven subdivision requests (SR) for various tracts in Spearfish Canyon, Majestic Estates, Apple Springs, and other areas, as well as board appointments and a sheriff's project update.

• Resolution 2025-01: Elected Officials Compensation
• Resolution 2025-04: Planning and Zoning Fee Resolution
• Resolution 2025-05: Inmate Fee Schedule
• Seven subdivision requests (SR 2025-1 through 2025-7) including Spearfish Canyon Lots, Apple Springs, Majestic Estates, and others
• Appointments to Fair Board (John Dale) and Planning/Zoning Board (Valerie Meiners)

The Lawrence County Commission held its annual organizational meeting, approving numerous resolutions that set 2025 compensation for election officials, planning and zoning fees, inmate incarceration fees, and indigent burial expenses. The board also adopted the 2025 wage scales and cell phone allowances for county employees, and made appointments to various county boards and committees. All motions passed unanimously except where noted.

• Approved Resolution #2025-01 setting election official compensation: Superintendents $215, Judges $190 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-04 establishing the 2025 Planning & Zoning fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-05 setting daily inmate incarceration fees ($10/day local, $112/day non-local) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-06 establishing indigent burial expense fees (max $3,000 burial, $2,000 cremation) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 wages, longevity pay policy, and cell phone allowances for county employees (unanimous)
• Approved Master Transportation Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary/final plats for Rath & Pechota, 4 Bears In The Hills, Winter, Sukstorf & Jones, Nielsen, and KR Deer Mt Club (unanimous)
• Approved letter from Auditor stating no authority to certify referendum petitions for ballot placement (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will meet on January 2, 2025, to consider seven subdivision requests and two conditional use permits. The subdivisions involve lots in Spearfish Canyon, Apple Springs, Majestic Estates, Sukstorf, Nahant Nielsen, DMV, and Meyer tracts. The conditional use permits are CUP 495 and CUP 496 (McCluskey). No other items are on the agenda.

• 2025-1 SR: Lot 53R and C-4AR-1R, Spearfish Canyon Lots
• 2025-2 SR: Lots 4A, 6A, 8A, and 9A, Block 15, Apple Springs
• 2025-3 SR: Lot 5A of Tract A2, Majestic Estates
• CUP 495: full packet presented
• CUP 496: McCluskey packet and site plan

The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved several preliminary and final plats, including lot line revisions and new subdivisions, and set public hearings for two conditional use permit applications (CUP #495 and #496) for February 6, 2025. The board also maintained its current officers and discussed a future land use map without action.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 meeting
• Approved agenda with addition of election of officers
• Maintained current officers: Travis Schenk (Chairman), TJ Ewing (Vice-Chairman), Kelly Fuller (Secretary)
• Set public hearing for CUP #495 (outdoor storage) for February 6, 2025
• Set public hearing for CUP #496 (specialty resort) for February 6, 2025
• Approved preliminary and final plats for 2025-1 (Spearfish Canyon lot line revision)
• Approved final plat for 2025-2 (Apple Springs lot line revision)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for 2025-3 (Majestic Estates lot finalization)