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

-Weed Board Agenda 6/9/2026

-Weed Board Minutes 3/31/2026

-2017-2023 Archived Agendas and Minutes

Additional Resources and Information

Staff

Tim Tolley

Weed and Pest Supervisor Send an Email

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

Real Estate & Mobile Home Taxes - Second Half
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Second half property taxes are due by October 31. Please bring your tax notices with you. Tax payments must be made for the exact amount only.
Tax payments may be sent to the Treasurer's Office at 200 E. Center St, Madison, SD 57042 and MUST be postmarked by October 31. Please send your tax stubs to ensure proper credit to the correct parcels of land.
Please note: Payments received or postmarked after October 31st will reflect a late fee and interest.

Application for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Due on 11/1
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Application must be made and submitted to the Director of Equalization on or before November 1.

Riparian Buffer Strip Deadline - 10/15
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Applications are due to the Director of Equalization's office on or before October 15. Per SDCL 10-6-116, landowners may receive a reduction in property value of 40 percent of any eligible riparian buffer strip. The law specifies 575 lake listings and 11,000 miles of streams that are eligible.

Road Closure
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

463rd Ave between 234th St and 231st St will be closed until further notice.

Voter Registration Deadline
Friday, September 11, 2026

Voter registration for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, will close on October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

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