October 14, 2025

McPherson County, South Dakota

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County Ordinances

#2008-1 Wheel Tax Imposition, Collection and Enforcement

10-1 Drainage-Permit-Ordinance

Ordinance 13-1 Ordinance Establishing a 35MPH Speed Limit

15-1 Man Camp Ordinance

15-2 Employee Handbook Update Ordinance

County Highway Right-of-Way Utility Guidelines
McPherson County Right of Way Utility Guidelines: Ordinance 16-1

Ordinance 21-1 Signed_Open Burning Regulation

Ordinance 22-01 Signed_Authorizing JCA for Regional 911

Zoning Ordinance 2024-1

2025-1 Data Center Ordinance_Signed

Meetings

Video of the County Meetings Available HERE

OCTOBER 7th COMMISSION MEETING

Tuesday October 7th, 2025 beginning at 9AM in the Commissioner Chambers in Leola

October 2025

OCTOBER 7th PACKET

ZOOM LINK

* 24hr notice required to be added to an agenda *

Meeting packet documents are available after the meeting by contacting the Auditor’s Office

Public Information

FLOODED FARMLAND APPLICATION

Applications are available in the Director of Equalization Office for reduction in value on flooded farmland. The flooded agricultural land must be non-farmable during the past three growing seasons. Land that is in CRP or any other program where use is restricted is not eligible for this adjustment.

Applications must include a current FSA map with the flooded acres highlighted on the map. An application is required for each parcel of land. The deadline for submission is November 1, 2025. You must apply each year to receive a water reduction.

Brooke Mehlhaff, CAA

Director of Equalization

 

 

McPherson County Property Owners

McPherson County Zoning Ordinance #2024-1 requires a building permit for any improvements on or to any structure/building in which the market value of the improvements exceeds $3,000 for property in Long Lake, Wetonka, Hillsview and rural McPherson County.  If you are a resident of the City of Eureka or the City of Leola, you are required to acquire a building permit from your respective city.

To obtain a building permit, contact the McPherson County Equalization Office. If a building permit is not obtained, a fine will be applied. Please call the McPherson County Equalization Office at 605-439-3663 if you have any questions.

2025 Holiday Hours

HOLIDAY HOURS
Courthouse is Closed
 

October 13th – Native Americans’ Day
November 11th – Veterans’ Day
November 27th – Thanksgiving
December 25th -Christmas
January 1st, 2026- New Year’s Day

Job Openings

Full time position: McPherson County Highway Department Secretary/Receptionist

Definition of Position- The secretary/receptionist for the McPherson County Highway Superintendent will be a position under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent. In the absence of the superintendent, the secretary/receptionist will have the authority to operate the office and give out information concerning the highway office, be responsible for general reception/clerical duties including typing, filing, answering telephone, maintaining records and performing other related work as assigned.

Minimum qualification: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as good organizational skills required for a busy office are necessary, Knowledge of excel, word and basic computer skills is a necessity. A complete job description is available upon request in the Highway office. Position is full time, 35 hours per week with benefits.

To apply mail or email a completed application to: McPherson County Highway Department

PO Box 30

Leola, SD 57456

605-439-3406

[email protected]

McPherson County Auditor PO Box 390

Leola, SD 57456

605-439-3314

mcphersonaud@valleytel.net

Deadline for applications will be October 6th, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

For more information about the position contact the McPherson County Highway office 605 439-3667

Or 605-380-0491

McPherson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment Application

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