2 Broadcaster Press May 26, 2015 www.broadcasteronline.com Special Elections Set For June 30th BY SHAUNA MARLETTE shauna.marlette@plaintalk.net Two recent actions by the Vermillion City Council will be up for public approval at a special election set for June 30. Ordinance 1326 which requires registration of private, in-home, daycares with the city was approved by a council vote of 7-2 on April 13 after nearly 90 minutes of discussion, sometimes heated, with members of the public. The ordinance requires a provider to register with the city. In order to obtain city certification the daycare provider will need to demonstrate safety items such as having a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, two ways out of basement space used for a daycare, safe electrical wiring, closets that prevent a child from being locked inside and other basic safety requirements, such as having a fenced in yard. The ordinance allowed that a daycare which registered prior to July 1, would not require an inspection moving the first inspection of the property to 2016. After the ordinance was adopted, a handout was developed to assist in explaining the details of the ordinance. It was also noted that when the ordinance is passed there would still be a chance for the public to sign a petition for a referendum, which was completed and turned into the council on May 6. The second item which will be decided on by voters is the council’s decision to impose a charge upon malt beverage purchases for use toward paying back the bond which will be needed to support the Prentis Park Pool Project. On February 17, the City Council approved a second reading of the ordinance enacting sections 112.24 through 112.31 of the City Code that imposed a 5 percent charge upon malt beverage purchases pursuant to SDCL 35-4-60.2. The ordinance was published on requirement of voters needed and was determined to be valid. According to city manager John Prescott the decision of the voters will greatly affect the direction the council will take in regards to the Prentis Park Project. “The current estimate of the project is that it will cost $5.25 million,” Prescott said. “The council designated $1 million of reserves from the general fund, $1 million of the second penny fund reserves and estimated that we would need to seek a bond of $3 million to finance the project.” The city had hoped to SHAUNA MARLETTE/FOR THE PLAIN TALK place the bonds this sumPrentis Park Pool is ready to open for the summer Saturday mer with the assumption at 1 p.m. (weather permitting.) It is then scheduled to that the 5 percent malt close on July 31 in order for demolition to begin for the beverage mark-up would new swimming pool scheduled to open the summer of be used to help cover 2016. However, the vote scheduled for June 30 could have the anticipated average ramification on just what will be built during the next year. annual debt service of $222,127. tion was received on May 11 A malt beverage markFeb. 27 and became effective from Blaine Schoellerman up is provided for in state on March 19. which was determined to be statute and allows a city to An initial referendum peti- valid and meet the 5 percent add up to 5 percent on cost Let The Broadcaster and Plain Talk Make Cash For You! tion was received on March 18 that was determined by the City Attorney to not be valid due to the wording on the petition. A second peti- Stone Named VSD Teacher Of Year Mrs. Stone is truly an outstanding educator. During her tenure at Vermillion High School Mrs. Stone has been professional, competent, punctual, enthusiastic, organized, personable, caring, passionate, and has an excellent knowledge base in her professional field of study. Mrs. Stone always challenges her students to perform at their highest level. She incorporates enrichment activities as well as modifications to meet the needs of all her students. Mrs. Stone is a visionary and is not hesitant to incorporate new teaching strategies to enhance her curriculum. Mrs. Stone is very passionate about her students. It is important to Mrs. Stone that her students gain the social skills they need to be successful in the community. Mrs. Stone takes numerous time outside of her contractual duties to have outings for her students. It is not unusual to see Mrs. Stone and her students eating pizza at Little Italy’s on a Friday night. Her integrity and moral character have gained her the respect of her teaching peers and administrators at Vermillion High School. Thank you Kelly for all you do for Vermillion School District. Swan Lake MarathonTo Be Run Swan Lake Christian Camp of Viborg, SD is hosting a marathon (26.2 miles,) ½ marathon (13.1 miles), and a 5.3 Mile run on June 14th, 2015. Runners, joggers, walkers and spectators are welcome. Money raised will go towards camper scholarships. Come have a good time and enable more kids to come to camp. For more information check out the website at www. myslcc.com, email marathon@myslcc.com or call the camp at 605-326-5690. Child Care Directory To Be Published and freight of malt beverages, which according to the last year of data available of 2007 would have generated $116,600 per year. Prescott said that using the costs associated with malt beverages at the golf course, which the City manages, for one brand of beer an 18-pack has a cost of $12.40 or $0.69 per can. With the mark-up the cost for that can of beer would be $0.72, or three cents higher. For the most expensive bottled beer sold at the golf course, it would be equivalent to a six cent increase per bottle, which the providers would be required to capture in their sales costs. Likewise for keg costs, the most expensive keg would incur a six cent per glass increase. During Monday’s meeting it was noted that the public approved the 5 percent markup overwhelmingly. Prescott said should the mark-up now be voted down by voters, it would force the city council to greatly reduce ELECTION | PAGE 8 Construction To Begin At Sanford The Emergency Room entrance at Sanford Medical Center Vermillion (17 Walker St.) will be closing due to the start of construction on the east side of the medical center campus. Once new directional signage is placed on Tuesday, May 19, all patients, visitors and vendors will be instructed to enter the medical center through the main entrance at 20 S Plum St. All community members are asked to pay close attention to new directional signs posted for parking and the temporary entrance location. During this construction period, we ask that everyone observe our hospital visiting hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entry to Sanford Clinic Vermillion and parking has not changed. During phase one of construction at Sanford Vermillion, new facilities are being added, including new pharmacy and laundry departments and the addition of an ambulance garage at the Emergency Room entrance. The Child Care Directory published each year by the Clay County Extension Office is currently being updated. 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