At the May 2nd, 2016 City of Custer Council Meeting , Mayor Jared Carson presented an executive proclamation to Robin Fansler, Daughters of The American Revolution representative that stated, I, Jared Carson Mayor of the City of Custer City, do hereby proclaim in Custer City, South Dakota, May 5, 2016 as the day to begin the two-year commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of The Vietnam War.
An executive proclamation “Arbor Day” from the desk of the mayor urged all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to suppor efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. Arbor Day is May 9th. 2016.
The council approved a request by Brock Hogland to hold Wreaths Across America at the city cemetery on the second Saturday of December 2016.
Also approved was a request for Golden West Telecommunications to use Way Park on Saturday, June 18 for the Tour of Independence Exhibit. Melinda Poyourow marketing coordinator for Golden West said: “Hopefully we will have plenty of food for everyone as we anticipate a large crowd and have planned in advance for the event”. Food will be served from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Farmers Market manager Gordon Cleveland will be sharing the space at Way Park with the Tour of Independence Exhibit.
Grace Masonry And Concrete was awarded the contract to demolish the Old Youth House Site for a sum of $3,878.00. Council Person Corbin Herman suggested the City of Custer do the demo and site work. Bob Morrison Public Works Director said: ” If we did that work. we would probably need a large excavator for the wall and concrete demo, our backhoe could not do that kind of work” Other bids on the project were, Moss Rock Landscaping Inc. $4,620.00 and Nielsen Ent. $4,375.00.
The council approved the City of Custer, South Dakota County of Custer Law Enforcement Agreement.
The council approved Resolution No. 5-02-16A. a resolution to sell certain surplus city property at a Public County Auction, June 23, 2016
The council approved Resolution No.05-02-16B to loan a Colt Commando .38 Special serial#38466 and leather case to the 1881 Museum to compliment it’s Law Enforcement display.
The council approved an estimate by Harvey’s Lock and Security for $3,329.46 to install a ADA wire free door opener at the Chamber of Commerce building at 615 Washington Street.
The council approved the 2015 Audit presented by Traci Hanson CPA, from Ketel Thorstenson, Rapid City.
Michael Bekaert, Constituent Services Representative for Senator Mike Rounds talks about a veteran who had been treated in Japan, Hawaii and Colorado. On July 12, 1973, a disastrous fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) destroyed approximately 16-18 million Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF). The records affected: Army Personnel discharged November 1, 1912 to January 1, 1960 80% destroyed,Air Force Personnel discharged September 25, 1947 to January 1, 1964 (with names alphabetically after Hubbard, James E) 75%.
No duplicate copies of these records were ever maintained, nor were microfilm copies produced. Neither were any indexes created prior to the fire. In addition, millions of documents had been lent to the Department of Veterans Affairs before the fire occurred. Therefore, a complete listing of the records that were lost is not available. However, in the years following the fire, the NPRC collected numerous series of records (referred to as Auxiliary Records) that are used to reconstruct basic service information.
Because the veteran had no record of his medical history, he was unable to be treated at a VA Hospital. A constituent services representative with the help of a RA Nurse in St. Lewis found military medical records in a depository . With that information, the veteran was approved for VA medical services. The Rounds Constituent Service can help you understand and responsibilities relative to various federal programs and provide assistance as you work through a problem you may have with an agency. Michael Bekaert plans to meet again with the city council to set up monthly constituent meetings in the Custer area. Contact Local Constituent Services Representatives
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