Kadoka, SD

Horizons meeting August 4, 2010.

The meeting started at 6:10 pm

Those present were:  Jo Beth Uhlir, Belinda Mitchell, Patty Groven, Randy Oyan, Jo Beth Uhlir, Andrea MacFeat, Kari Fruechte, Jackie Stillwell,  Robyn Jones, Colleen Hildebrand, Shawna Bendt, Lauri Fugate, Dick Stolley, and Jessica.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read.  Belinda made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, and Jackie seconded the motion.  The motion was approved on a voice vote with no nays.

The City of Kadoka is in possession of checks issued for Horizons purposes.  A discussion was held to decide whether to deposit those funds using our existing arrangement with JKEDC, or to make new arrangements to deposit those funds with the City.

Dick made a motion to continue the relation with JKEDC, and Andrea seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken and the motion failed to receive majority approval.

Randy made, and Belinda seconded, a motion to present a request to the City for their assistance as a depositor.  The motion carried on a voice vote with no nays being heard.

Belinda volunteered to make the request to the City at the next City Council meeting.

Welcome bags were discussed.  It was confirmed that the Strategic Plan has funding for the Welcome Bags, and that the Promotion Committee has been authorized to spend those funds as needed.  No action was taken.

Colleen Hildebrand resigned her position on the Steering Committee.

The Housing Survey has been published with the Kadoka Horizons logo.  There was discussion related to the usefulness of the survey and the payment for the it.  It was agreed that Horizons had previously committed to a payment of $700.00.  That commitment was reaffirmed and no further action was taken. 

The Community Garden organizers had requested, and been approved for, funding toward a fence.  The Steering Committee was notified that the fence would be delayed until next year.

Jessica was nominated to the Steering Committee by Belinda, and Randy seconded the nomination.  A voice vote was held and, there being no Nays heard, Jessica was elected to the Steering Committee.

JoBeth resigned her position on the Steering Committee.

Kari Fruechte requested that the Steering Committee participate in a survey.  The Steering Committee agreed, and completed the survey during the meeting.

A Financial Report was made by Belinda.  Horizons has $$408.48 in cash, $1057.30 with JKEDC, and $10,000.00 in checks being held by the City.

Block Parties were discussed.  Dick, Patty, and Jackie are working toward having limited block parties within the next two months.

Kari Fruechte notified the Steering Committee of two up coming events.  A webinar will be held on September 9th, and an annual Horizons seminar will be held in Pierre between September 24th - 25th.

A Business Class lasting six weeks, and focusing on business plan writing, is available to Kadoka.  Belinda will gather more information and determine if enough interest exists for the program.

A flyer will be typed by Andrea for insertion into the passport books.

Elections for Committee Chair and Co-Chair will be held at the next Steering Committee meeting.

ADJURNMENT:  8:00 pm

The Next Horizons Steering Committee meeting will be held on September 15th, 6 pm, at the Fire Hall. 

Horizons meeting April 13th, 2010.

The meeting started at 6:10 pm

Those present were:  Jo Beth Uhlir, Belinda Mitchell, Patty Groven, Randy Oyan, Jo Beth Uhlir, Andrea MacFeat, and Jackie Stillwell.  

TREASURER’s REPORT:  Belinda reported that remaining funds available were $3455.20, some of which is set aside for existing projects.  Another $8500.00 will be available in June.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

COMMUNITY GARDEN  Ideas were shared regarding various plans for the Garden; including a pumpkin patch and woodchip walkways.  There will be a meeting on April 20th at 6:30pm at the fire hall. 

OLD BUSINESS:

The resource guide was discussed.  A motion was made by Jackie Stillwell, and seconded by Andrea MacFeat, to print 600 guides and have them inserted into the Profit for delivery in the Kadoka and Belvidere areas.  A voice vote was taken and all agreed.  Jo Beth will aquire two additional agreements from those not present before going forward.

The road signs received from Horizons were discussed.  Belinda will check with the State to see if we can attach said signs to existing population signs.

NEW BUSINESS: 

It was agreed that gas cards will no longer be available for reimbursing mileage expenses related to attendance at Steering Committee meetings.

It was agreed that Horizons funds would no longer be used for drinks and food during Steering Committee meetings.

It was agreed that Committee’s have access to Horizons funds by approval of Jo Beth and Belinda - as long as the funds are to be used according to the Horizons Strategic Plan.

An abandoned home, and associated costs to clean the property, were discussed.  No decision was made.

ADJURNMENT:  7:20pm

The Next Horizons Steering Committee meeting will be held on June 16th, 5 pm, at the Fire Hall. 

Horizons meeting January 20th, 2010.

The meeting started at 6:36 pm

Those present were:  Colleen Hildebrand, Jo Beth Uhlir, Andrea MacFeat, Belinda Mitchell, Patty Groven, Jackie Stillwell, and Kari Fruechte.  

TREASURER’s REPORT:  Belinda reported that remaining funds were $1,934.17 plus $490.00 for child care and transportation, and that the Christmas projects cost was aprox $1,200.00.

There was discussion about reimbursing Hildebrand and Jones for their transportation costs from the traveling Christmas tree.  A voice vote was taken and all were in agreement to reimburse them both in the amount of $20.00.  There being no quorum, Jo Beth will obtain agreement from additional members via phone.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

HOUSING:  Jo Beth reported that she had contacted the owners of a number of vacant houses, and found none willing to sell. Her next step is to contact the Rural Learning Center, and review their housing plan for small communities.  Jo Beth also shared information about Eureka, and how they had dealt with their housing issues.

OLD BUSINESS: 

A review of the Christmas programs was conducted.  Suggestions for next year were to include more children and vehicles for the traveling Christmas tree, solicit for donations outside of Horizons, and make it clearer that the dinner drawing is a random process.

NEW BUSINESS: 

MacFeat, on behalf of the Senior class, asked for donations for the after prom party.  This is the most dangerous night of the year for seniors and a single tragedy can effect whole communities.  Public appreciation will be made by the Senior class for all donations received.  A vote was taken and all agreed to donate $50.00.  There being no quorum, Jo Beth will obtain agreement from additional members via phone.

Belinda suggested that now is a good time to review our Horizons plan and make sure targets are being met.  Toward that end, we are stressing attendance at next months meeting for all committee members.  We must show progress to receive the next round of funding.  

Belinda recommended the web site http://sd.bridgetobenefits.org/ be read and advertised as a resource for community programs.

February 3rd there will be a regional seminar called “Raising Funds and Managing Them”, in Kadoka at the Club 27.

ADJURNMENT:  7:35 pm

The Next Horizons Steering Committee meeting will be held on February 16th at 6:00 pm.  Location To Be Announced.

Here is another set of monthly blog questions. Please leave us a reply.  

8. Sustaining action and creating structural change around leadership  What is your community’s plan for maintaining a strong community leadership system?

 How can your community sustain the changes it has already made in its leadership? 

What structural changes have been made in how the community does its work/makes decisions?   

What structural changes have been made so that your community leadership sustains partnerships with others?

Horizons Meeting December 16th, 2009

The meeting started at 6:00 PM

Those present were:  Colleen Hildebrand, Jo Beth Uhlir, Andrea MacFeat, Belinda Mitchell, Samantha DeKay, Randy Oyan, Patty Groven, Jackie Stillwell, and Robyn Jones.  The attendees filled Christmas treat bags during the meeting.

TREASURER’s REPORT:  Belinda reported that the City of Kadoka had agreed, in the short term, to allow itself to be a depository for Kadoka Horizons funds.  All funds deposited must be withdrawn in the same amount as the deposit.  We are still looking for another nonprofit entity to work with.  Belinda reported that the $800.00, which was budgeted for various Christmas programs, had been fully expensed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:   No reports.

OLD BUSINESS:   After some discussion it was noted that the traveling Christmas tree would be 100 bags short.  It was proposed that an additional $200.00 be authorized to complete the Christmas programs.  A voice vote was taken and, with no nays being heard, the proposal passed.  

There was discussion about asking various youth organizations to assist in the Traveling Santa program and paying such a group up-to $50.00, to be expensed from the additional authorization of $200.00.  General agreement was expressed with no vote being taken.

A random drawing was conducted to determine recipients of the Christmas baskets. We will meet on Sunday, December 20^th at 4:30pm, for the Traveling Christmas and Christmas Basket programs.

NEW BUSINESS:  No new business was discussed.

ADJURNMENT:  7:20 pm

The Next Horizons Steering Committee meeting will be held on January 20^th at 6:00 pm at the fire hall.

Horizons Meeting November 11th, 2009

The meeting started at 6:18 PM

Those present were:  Colleen Hildebrand, Jo Beth Uhlir, Andrea MacFeat, Sarah MacFeat, Richard Stolley, Randy Oyan, and Patty Groven.

TREASURER’s REPORT:  No report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Community Beautification:  No action is planned until December.

Promoting Kadoka:  Progress on the “welcome sign” was discussed.  Randy will speak with the City regarding the purchase agreement, and Andrea will speak with Patrick regarding delivery of dirt.

Affordable Housing:  Jo Beth will be attending the Housing Conference in Reliance.  We also discussed various properties around town, and solutions to our housing problems.

Economic Development:  Jo Beth reported that Laurie will be working on the Needs Survey.  Jo Beth also discussed the process by which new/relocating businesses work with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to select locations.

OLD BUSINESS:   

501c3:  Jackson-Kadoka Economic Development Corp has agreed to work with Horizons in supporting receipt and expenditure of funds, if and when JKEDC receives its 501c3 status.

NEW BUSINESS:

KCBA/Christmas:  After much discussion it was unanimously agreed to budget upto $800.00 towards various Christmas programs this year in support of poverty reduction and community betterment.  Programs approved include support of the schools gift exchange program, Christmas baskets, and traveling Christmas trees.

Yoga:  Interest has been expressed towards a community yoga program.  Various ideas were shared and more research will be conducted.

 ADJURNMENT:  7:20 pm

Horizons Meeting October 29th

Via conference call with Kelly 

The meeting started at 6:30 PM

We started with committee updates.  Dick reported on cleanup, saying there was a delay in the fall clean-up due to bad weather.  They will use the chipper and clean up when weather allows.

Randie reported on promoting Kadoka.  The rock that they had chosen for the sign cracked when it was cut so they must pick out a new rock. The old sign has been torn down and they are waiting on dirt from Patrick.

There was no one there from Economic Development, so Jo Beth reported on what she knew, saying that she had written a needs survey for them and passed it on to Laurie. Jo Beth will talk to Laurie about maybe putting it in the paper and giving away KCBA bucks as prized for people who fill them out.

Jo Beth reported on the housing surveys that she sent to the owners of vacant homes.  Only three people sent them back, and none of the respondents were interested in doing anything with their properties.

Kelly reported that there will be a housing workshop in Reliance on November 18th.  If anyone would like to go to the workshop, phase four money could pay for transportation. Jo Beth was the only person who expressed interest in going.

There will be a blog contest that Kelly will explain more about at a later date.

Belinda gave a treasures report, saying we have not spent any phase 4 money.

We will be having a graduation party in March or April and it can be as big or as small as we want. We have $3,000 for administration costs and $500 for transportation and child care costs. That is to be spent by the end of March.

Colleen and Jo Beth will be the co-chairs, Belinda the treasure, and Andi the secretary.

We must find a 501c3 to hold our money before we get the $10,000 dollars.

There is a box of books that Kelly will be sending for people to use as a resource. Jo Beth will talk to the Jackson County Library and see if the books can be left there for people to read.

Next meeting will be November 11th 6:30 PM at the fire hall - weather permitting. 

[written by Jo Beth and Andi]

The Steering Committee met on September 9th to discuss progress on our Strategic Goals. Here are some brief notes.

Community Beautification/Service- The cmte is working on plans for their fall service/clean up day as well as the lauch of the block party program. As a part of the fall clean up/service day the cmte plans to rent a wood chipper and offer residents free assistance with removing wood waste from their properties. Volunteers will be solicited and more details will be published the in the newspaper.

Promoting Kadoka- The cmte. has developed a plan for a cultural port of entry/welcome sign. They are currently securing funding for materials. They will soon begin creating the plan for the Welcome Wagon program to start in November.

Affordable Housing- Preliminary contacts have been made with landlords and property owners regarding available properties.

Economic Development- The cmte has created a “needs” survey that they will use to gather information regarding the types of goods and services area residents are interested in purchasing locally. They’ve also begun drafting the business resource directory that will list all the businesses in the area.

The next Steering Committee meeting will be held on October 21st at 6:30 at the Fire Hall.

On September 18, Kadoka Horizons joined forces with KCBA and other community organziations to celebrate homecoming and announce the completion of the Community Strategic Plan. KCBA sponsored a free pancake feed while Horizons and other groups offered a variety of door prizes, raffles and free give-away items to the crowd of nearly 300. At the Horizons booth, attendees were given special “Horizons Hershey Bars” and encouraged to join one of the 4 Action Committees working to improve the quality of life in Kadoka. Table tents on every table promoted the Strategic Goals and listed contact information for each Action Committee.

Thanks to all those who supported this event! A special thanks to the volunteers who organized the Horizons activities (Jackie, Laurie, Colleen, Andi and Patty).

The next steering committee meeting will be held at 6:30 pm at the firehall. Everyone is invited to attend. If you are interested in one of the committees please contact us for more information. Also we are always looking for new faces with great ideas so come join in and help us make Kadoka an even better place to live and prosper.