City of Box Elder
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
7:00 PM - City Council Chambers, 420 Villa Drive, 2nd Floor, Box Elder
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF BUSINESS:
5. DECLARATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS-OF-INTEREST:
6. PUBLIC HEARING:
7. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(3-minute time limit per speaker)
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8. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
9.A Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee Meeting Report: January 6, 2026
Informational Only.
9.B Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Report: January 6, 2026
Informational Only.
10. CONSENT AGENDA:
Agenda items on the Consent Agenda are meant to be approved as a group with a single motion. Questions may be asked of any Consent Agenda items but may not be debated. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action at the request of any Council Member or anyone present. All questions are to be directed to the Department Head.
10.A City Council Meeting Minutes: January 6, 2026
CC: Motion to approve the City Council meeting minutes from January 6, 2026, as presented.
10.B Claims List: January 20, 2026
CC: Motion to approve the January 20, 2026, Claims List as presented.
10.C Resolution No. 26-07, a Resolution to Approve a Petition to Vacate a Portion of the Major Drainage Easement on Lot B and Lot C of Tract 3 of Berger Subdivision in Pennington County, South Dakota
CC: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-07 as presented.
10.D Consulting Agreement: The 1776 Group - Consulting Services
CC: Motion to approve Consulting Agreement with The 1776 Group as presented, in the amount of $7,500 and authorize the mayor to sign associated documents.
10.E Reschedule the June 2, 2026, Committee and Regular City Council Meetings to June 3, 2026
CC: Motion to reschedule the regularly scheduled June 2, 2026, committee and City Council meetings to June 3, 2026.
10.F Change Order No. 2: H&W Contracting, LLC for 1416 Sewer Trunk Improvement - Phase 1
CC: Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 with H&W Contracting, LLC for the 1416 Sewer Trunk Project, as presented, for an increase of $18,037.60 for a total contract amount of $7,330,190.55 and authorize the mayor to sign the associated documents.
10.G Letter of Support: Western Dakota Regional Water System
CC: Motion to approve a Letter of Support for the Western Dakota Regional Water System, as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign associated documentation.
10.H Sewer Connection Agreement: Sonya Evans - 509 Damview Road
CC: Motion to approve the Sewer Connection Agreement as presented with Sonya Evans for 509 Damview Road and authorize the Mayor to sign associated documentation.
10.I Contract Agreement: Rapid City Police Department, Evidence Section: Forensics Lab Services
CC: Motion to approve the Contract Agreement with Rapid City Police Department, Evidence Section, as presented for Forensics Lab Services and authorize the mayor to sign associated documentation.
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
11.A Disclosure of Fiscal Year 2026 Wages/Salaries and Titles per SDCL § 6-1-10: Larry Larson, Mayor ($51,174.50/salary); Michael Knight, Council President, and Richard Davis, Council Vice President (21,562.69 combined); Kirk Beauchamp, Steven Bixel, Patrick Schubert, and John Talich, Council Members ($32,854.81 combined); Jeffery Alley, Larry Broomfield, Mike Irwin, Alan Labine, Kristyn Labine, Tammy Misselt, and Travis Powrie, P & Z Committee Members ($31,563.74 combined); Chasity Kokesh, City Clerk ($114,408.58/salary); Doris Nelson, City Clerk Assistant ($25.88/hr.); Sarah Smith, Deputy City Clerk ($28.57/hr.); Rebecca Bader, Public Information Officer ($80,970.06/salary); Robert Timm, Government Affairs Director ($114,408.58/salary); Erin Fletcher, Military Affairs Liaison ($85,069.17/salary); Douglas Curry, City Administrator ($157,713.49/salary); Melissa Baumann, Executive Assistant ($80,970.06/salary); Todd Auen, Facilities Maintenance Tech ($27.87/hr.); Renee Baker, Finance Officer ($126,285.67/salary); Karla Fitschen, Financial Analyst ($80,970.07/salary); Danae Becker, Finance Admin Assistant ($26.53/hr.); Brenda Brown, Utility Billing Collections Specialist ($27.87/hr.); Danielle Carlson, Accounts Payable Specialist ($89,375.80/salary); Lynette Caulder-Hummel, Purchasing Specialist ($91,610.20/salary); Richard Davis, Utility Billing Specialist ($27.19/hr.); Darcie Castleberry, Human Resources Director ($132,678.88/salary); Kimberly Graves, Human Resources Coordinator ($64,835.03/salary); Amanda Spitzer, Payroll & Benefits Specialist ($75,188.75/salary); Ives Chinea, IT & Security Specialist ($66,455.90/salary); Wayne Rasmussen, IT & Security Manager ($78,995.19/salary); Robert Connell, Chief of Police ($161,656.34/salary); Gregory Jones, Assistant Chief of Police ($129,442.81/salary); Joshua Campbell, Police Sergeant ($46.82/hr.); Nicholas Fahlberg, Police Sergeant ($42.41/hr.); Gunnar Grass, Police Corporal ($45.67/hr.); Carter Smith, Police Corporal ($35.68/hr.); Christopher Swan, Police Sergeant ($41.38/hr.); Justin Taylor, Police Sergeant ($40.37/hr.); Keith Carlson, Administrative Lieutenant ($108,895.74/salary); Raven Kaufman, Police Records Supervisor ($33.13/hr.); Christopher Misselt, Police Training Coordinator ($126,285.67/salary); Rogelio Aldana, Police Officer ($30.02/hr.); Richard Benn, Police Officer ($40.37/hr.); Jesse Brennen, Police Officer ($30.77/hr.); Stephanie Bright, Police Officer ($30.02/hr.); Mark Brooks, Police Officer ($30.02/hr.); Jason Brown, School Resource Officer ($34.81/hr.); Michael Cristol, Investigator ($39.38/hr.); Jesse Cummings, Police Officer ($28.57/hr.); Alex Edmonds, School Resource Officer ($32.32/hr.); Tomas Grove, Police Officer ($33.96/hr.); Ron Miller, Police Officer ($30.77/hr.); Caleb Misselt, Police Officer ($28.57/hr.); Noel Peterson, Investigator ($39.38/hr.); Brandon Reiter, Police Officer ($30.77/hr.); David Stevenson, Police Officer ($30.77/hr.); Hailey Thompson, Police Officer ($28.57/hr.); Nicolette Thomson, Community Service Officer ($28.57/hr.); Abraham Wheeler, School Resource Officer ($34.81/hr.); Porter Wimp, Police Officer ($30.77/hr.); Joseph Young, Police Officer ($30.77/hr.); Scott Lange, City Engineer ($150,113.97/salary); Justin Davis, Assistant City Engineer ($108,895.74/salary); Paul Faiman, Civil Engineering Technician ($78,995.19/salary); Lauralee Patton, Planning & Zoning Director ($123,205.53/salary); Chad Tomjack, Building & Code Enforcement Supervisor ($78,995.19/salary); Michelle Clavadetscher, Senior Planner ($78,995.25/salary); Mark Larson, Code Enforcement ($27.87/hr.); Brianna Petersen, Planning & Zoning Permit Tech ($24.03/hr.); Renae Slaughter, GIS Specialist ($30.02/hr.); Mark O'Loughlen, Economic Development Manager ($80,970.07/salary); Ana Curry, Economic Development Coordinator ($57,304.72/salary); Mikki Gubka, Economic Development & Events Specialist ($68,117.30/salary); Bruce Martin, Public Works Director ($153,866.82/salary); Cassie Furchner, Assistant Public Works Director ($106,239.74/salary); Kelli Eleeson, Public Works Administrative Assistant ($64,835.03/salary); Michael Gubka, Superintendent Roads/Parks ($101,120.52/salary); Forrest Legg, Roads Supervisor ($33.96/hr.); Robert Currie, Roads Operator II ($26.53/hr.); David Delbridge, Roads Operator III ($28.57/hr.); Kelly Guenon, Roads Operator II ($27.87/hr.); Curtis Ingels, Roads Operator II ($27.19/hr.); Ryan Willey, Roads Operator II ($25.88/hr.); Forrestt Yoro, Roads Operator II ($27.19/hr.); Kenny Moore, Fleet Manager ($87,195.90/salary); Joseph Cuiba, Fleet Mechanic II ($33.13/hr.); Joshua Osterkamp, Fleet Mechanic III ($32.32/hr.); Tyler Steffens, Parks Supervisor ($35.68/hr.); Arlen Barber, Parks Operator II ($25.88/hr.); Wade Coyle, Parks Operator III ($29.28/hr.); Westley Hodges, Parks Operator II ($26.53/hr.); Michael Kempin, Parks Operator II ($26.53/hr.); Tully Jackson, Water Supervisor ($33.96/hr.); Ethan Brown, Water Operator II/Locator ($28.57/hr.); Danaugust Charfauros, Water Operator I ($25.88/hr.); Alek Gentrup, Water Operator III ($32.32/hr.); Michael Lemley, Water Operator II ($35.68/hr.); Ali Robinson, Water Operator I ($26.53/hr.); Trevor Waterson, Water Operator II ($28.57/hr.); Joshua Sadler, Superintendent of Water/Wastewater ($103,648.53/salary); Mathew Baker, Wastewater Operator II ($27.87/hr.); Arlan Wipf, Wastewater Operator II ($27.87/hr.)
Informational Only.
11.B UPDATE: Black Hills Children's Museum Board
Informational Only.
11.C Presentation: Marstel-Day, LLC – Military Installation Resiliency Review
No Action Needed.
12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND/OR COMMISSIONS:
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
13.A DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION: Resolution No. 25-38, a Resolution Authorizing the City of Box Elder or the Authorized Representative Thereof, to Suspend Late Fees and Water Shut Offs on a Case-by-Case Basis
Action is dependent on if City Council decides to Repeal or Amend the Resolution.
13.B AMENDED: Resolution No. 26-01, a Resolution Designating the Official Depository for the City of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2026
CC: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-09 as presented for amending Resolution No. 26-01.
** Going to City Council on the same night due to State Statutes requiring designating our depositories at the beginning of each year.
13.C License for Box Elder Police Department to Use Property Located on Ellsworth Air Force Base and Authorization of Police Chief Connell to Execute Associated Documentation
CC: Motion to approve the license for the Box Elder Police Department to use property located at Ellsworth Air Force Base and authorize Box Elder Police Chief Connell to execute associated documentation.
**Going to City Council same night due to an already longer than wanted delay because of the Federal Government 'shut-down' last fall.
14. NEW BUSINESS:
14.A Ordinance No. 781, an Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code Regarding Traffic and Vehicles Within the City of Box Elder, First Reading
CC: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 781 as presented on the First Reading.
14.B Certification of Purpose and Classification – City of Box Elder Tax Increment District #5
CC: Motion to approve the certification of the purpose and classification for Tax Increment District #5 as a local TIF and authorize the Mayor to sign the associated documentation.
**Going to Council same night, as the DOR requested this be returned as soon as possible to proceed with coordination of setting up the district.
14.C
Recommended Abatements: Pennington County Department of Equalization
CC: Motion to approve the recommended abatements from the Pennington County Department of Equalization as presented for Tax ID Nos. 80061388, 8007375, 8004247,8007235, 8009599, 80081990, 8007414, and 8010279 and authorize the City Finance Officer to execute associated documents.
**Going to City Council same night to ensure we meet the statutory agreements.
14.D Request for Utility Bill Review: 22650 151st Street
CC: Approve water bill relief for the property located at 22650 151st Street for good cause pursuant to Section 42-196(d) of the Box Elder Municipal Code.
**Item going to City Council on the same night due to: