Planning Board Opening

For Immediate Release: Monday, November 25, 2013

CONTACT: Jerry Derr at 605-720-1625

Citizen Requested to Serve on the Meade County Planning Board

Sturgis, SD - The Meade County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the Meade County Planning Board. 

 One (1) Position Available 

 Appointment effective January 2014 

 Five (5) Year Term 

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 1:00 pm

The Meade County Planning Board is a seven-member advisory Board whose members are appointed by the Meade County Board of Commissioners.  

This Board makes recommendations to the Meade County Commission regarding planning functions and procedures. The Board is tasked with ensuring county planning ordinances are implemented consistently and offers oversight to the growth, planning, and development activities within the County. 

Individuals who want to be considered for an appointment are asked to fill out a Citizen Interest Application form and submit same to the Meade County Board of Commissioners, 1300 Sherman Street, STE 212, Sturgis, SD 57785. Citizen Interest Application available at: www.meadecounty.org via Human Resources Office.

All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2013.

Updated - Sturgis Tree Limb Clean Up Instructions

Tree Limb Clean Up Instructions

Branches should be taken to the drop off sites located on 5th Street next to the Community Center parking lot (paved area) or to South Baldwin, the paved area south of Anna Street. In addition, unpaved collection sites are located at the Exit 32 Recycling area and along Woodland Drive near the Public Works yard. If residents can't move the branches to a drop off site, they need to be piled in the property owners yard. Please understand, it is impossible for the City to move additional branches from curbs, sidewalks and boulevards before the next set of storms which are forecast for this week, Thursday through Monday. When additional rain and snow falls, branches piled in the gutters and along curbs will cause drainage issues which may result in flooding. In addition, snow is forecast for Monday night. If there is a significant amount of snow, limbs along the gutters and curbs will hamper snow removal and emergency access. 

Sturgis Tree and Limb Drop-Off Locations (October 2013)

Meade County Absolute Land Auction - October 15th, 2013, 10:00 AM (CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)

* CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *

Meade County Absolute Land Sale - October 15, 2013, 10:00 AM

Meade County Absolute Land Sale

October 15th 2013, 10:00 A.M.

Location: Meade County Commissioners Room, Erskine Annex Building, 1300 Sherman Street, Sturgis SD 57785

Selling at auction without minimum or reserve 640 acres of Meade County pasture land declared surplus by Meade County.

Legal Description: Section 16, Township 6, Range 9 located in Meade County SD; Approx. 640 acres +/-, Meade County parcel # 36.16.11

Property Information

This section of pasture land purchased by Meade County in 2000 for future needs has been declared surplus. The entire parcel consists of native grass lands. Terrain is level to rolling to steep. Access is obtained from State Highway 34 approx. 23 miles east of Sturgis. Watch for signs posted on the south side of Hwy 34. Survey markers will be provided to determine actual access route on section line trail, the property is located approx. one mile south of Hwy 34 and is perimeter fenced. Water source is 1 dam that will need reconstruction.

On Site Showing Dates with listing Brokers present: September 24th and October 1st from 2:00 P.M. till 6:00 P.M. or by appointment. Brokers recommend ATV, horseback or non-catalytic converter vehicles for inspections. Please close all gates as neighboring cattle are present.

Broker Participation invited, contact listing broker for forms and deadlines.

Terms and Conditions of Real Estate Auction: This property of Meade County SD is being sold in accordance to SD Statutes. The property described in this auction listing has been declared by Meade County. This Meade County property will sell to the highest bidder on auction day. 15% irrevocable earnest money paid on purchase price immediately following the auction. Balance due to be paid in certified funds on or before November 22nd 2013. Property will be sold without buyer’s contingency of any kind. Make sure your financial arrangements are in order before bidding. Possession will be upon closing. A title insurance policy will be provided by the seller and will be available for buyer inspection before the auction. Title Company closing costs and Title Policy will be split evenly between buyer and seller. The closing will take place at: 

Meade County Title Company, Sturgis SD. At closing title will be transferred to the buyer/buyers. All information here has been acquired by sources deemed reliable, however neither the Auctioneers, associated personal or the seller make any warranty or guarantees either expressed or implied. Property is sold strictly “AS IS-WHERE IS”. The Auction Company represents the sellers in this transaction. Announcements made sale day take precedence over any printed material or prior representations. Neither the Sellers nor the Auction Co. is responsible for printing errors.

The seller does not warranty or guarantee that existing fences lie on the true boundary, and any new fencing will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD statutes.

Property is sold by legal description only no survey will be provided.

Owner: Meade County SD

Auction Managed and Conducted By:

United Country-Bertolotto Real Estate& Auction Inc.

1102 Junction Avenue, Sturgis SD 57785 • 605-720-2021

Bob Bertolotto---Owner/Broker/Auctioneer

Web site: www.bertrea.com www.unitedcountry.com

Email: bob@bertrea.com

“We Cover Our Country” 

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Citizen Requested to Serve on Committee

Sturgis, SD - The Meade County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the Metropolitan Planning Organization : “Citizens Advisory Committee”

• One opening
• Two year term
• Appointment will be effective September 4, 2013
• Committee meets eight times per year
• Meade County residents must live within the MPO Boundary 

The Citizens Advisory Committee represents the following: (1) freight or private providers of transportation freight, (2) under-represented minority group(s), (3) advocates for people with disabilities and (4) bicycle and pedestrian advocates. This committee is one of three established to review transportation related issues in the Rapid City area. Membership consists of citizens representing all sectors of the community including Rapid City, Box Elder, Summerset, Piedmont, portions of Meade and Pennington counties, the Meade County School District, the Rapid City Area School District, the Douglas School District and Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Individuals who want to be considered for an appointment are asked to fill out a Citizen Interest Application form and submit to Jerry Derr at jderr@meadecounty.org or by mail to  Meade County Board of Commissioners, 1300 Sherman Street, STE 212, Sturgis, SD 57785.  Citizen Interest Application available at: www.meadecounty.org via Human Resources Office.

All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., August 30, 2013