MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Davison County commissioners approved an agreement Nov. 10 to help pursue an $800,000 grant for a proposed gun range expansion and adopted a revised 2027 county tax levy.
Emergency Management and Planning and Zoning Director Bathke said the proposed expansion would add outdoor pistol and rifle ranges to the existing gun range. Commissioners authorized Chairman Randy Reider to sign an agreement with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
The agreement is an initial step toward seeking the grant. Bathke said he would begin conditional use paperwork and contact parties needed for an environmental study. A public informational meeting is planned before a public hearing on the proposal.
Commissioners also voted 5-0 to approve a revised budget resolution setting the general-purpose levy at $3.118 per $1,000 of taxable valuation, up from $3.117 because of auditor growth changes. The resolution lists $9,243,394 in general-purpose property taxes for 2027. The annual budget is available for inspection at the county auditor’s office.
Other actions included approving a video camera for a new sheriff’s deputy vehicle at approximately $5,755, plus a $58 monthly surcharge.
The board approved a change order extending the new emergency management shed by four feet because an underground pipe was farther from the planned building than expected. Davison County Search & Rescue will help cover the additional cost.
Commissioners also authorized Reider to sign a Tyler contract for the county’s financial system transition, renewed Kongo Klub’s 2027 on-sale liquor license and approved three property plats.
A fuel purchase approved by phone vote went to Vollan Oil, the low bidder at $3.77 per gallon for 3,000 gallons.
The next regular commission meeting is scheduled for Nov. 24.