Members
Mike McGillivray; Vacant; James Hildebrandt; Roger Abraham; Pat Schut; Vacant; Commissioner Adam Leighton; and Tim Tolley, Weed and Pest Supervisor

Purpose
The Weed and Pest Board works to suppress, control, and eradicate noxious weeds and declared pests infestations through chemical, biological, and/or cultural control methods. In 2024, approximately 287 miles of county roads were sprayed at a cost of $28,400.

Annual Bids

Agendas and Minutes

Additional Resources and Information

Staff

Tim Tolley

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Meetings

The Weed and Pest board meets at least once annually, usually in the spring. It may also meet other times throughout the year, as needed.

Announcements

CUP/Variance Deadline 4/27/2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026

CUP/Variance Applications due for consideration for the May 19th meeting

Tax Assessment Freeze Program Deadline
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Elderly and disabled South Dakotans have until April 1 to apply for property tax relief under South Dakota's Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program. Applications are available at the local treasurer offices and on the Department of Revenue's website.

March - License Plate Renewal F/G/J
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with F or G or J.

Plat deadline 4/6/2026
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Complete applications due for the 4/21/2026 meeting

LOAD LIMITS - EFFECTIVE 3/6/25
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Seasonal Load Limits will be effective on 02/26/26 due to the unusual warm weather conditions. Full notice can be found under the Public Notices page

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

PUBLIC SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE
Friday, February 20, 2026

NOTICE: An individual who plows snow from a driveway onto a public road, or plows snow from a driveway across a public road piling it in the ditch, may be in violation of a SD law that prohibits dumping on or within highway right-of-ways. Intentional dumping on a highway right-of-way is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This may also be a violation of a SD law that prohibits the destruction of a highway grade or ditch, which is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Plat deadline 3/16/2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Complete Plats due for 4/7/2026 meeting

CUP/Variance Deadline 3/23/2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Complete applications due for the 4/21/26 Meeting

CUP/Variance deadline 3/9/2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Complete applications due for 4/7/26 meeting

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