Richard Holland
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 3:55
- Avg per meeting
- 1:58
- Segments
- 97
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Top issues during term (20)
2026 Budget Revision and 2027 Budget Appropriations
These budgets set next year's spending on city buildings, the airport, and support services — ultimately affecting what taxpayers pay.
Harold Davidson Field Airport
City share is only $3,622.42 of the $144,896.92 project.
Water rate increase and $1M bond for water system improvements
Potential water bill surcharge of about $1.38/month if fully loan-funded, down to $0.35 with maximum grant funding.
Rezoning at 112 East Cherry Street
No cost to the city beyond publishing notices.
Landfill expansion and closure financing
Roughly $2.7 million in state grant and loan money, with loan payments around $338,000 a year for 10 years if fully loan-funded.
Curbside Recycling, Rental Registration, and EV Charging Fee Changes
Commercial recycling customers will pay $14 a month plus sales tax.
Mobile home park utility fees and overcharges
Tenants would have paid an extra $10/month had the fee been approved; some were overcharged on water bills for years.
Relaxed noise ordinance
Fine revenue goes to the general fund; saves the city attorney court time.
Safe Streets for All safety plan
Any licensing or registration system could involve fees, but costs haven't been estimated yet.
Senior co-housing development on North Crawford Road
State tax credits support the construction; no direct city cost beyond the variance process.
Sign code review — off-premise and banner signs
Tax Increment District #13 for 56-unit apartment project
New fees and review thresholds shape how future development incentives work in Vermillion.
New Light & Power building electrical supplies
Project expected to finish roughly $1 million under the $6 million budget.
New City Finance Officer
A possible interim pay bump for Doty was deferred to a later executive session discussion.
Home Rule Charter election question
Would let the city finalize its budget later in the year, matching the state timeline.
New Ambulance Fees
Fees help offset rising Fire/EMS operating costs; the initial Mamacitas liquor license also brings $95,000 into the general fund.
Larger address numbers for emergency response
Only publication costs for the city; homeowners might spend $20–$50 on bigger numbers.
2026 chip seal street project
The full chip seal budget is $167,500 from the Second Penny Sales Tax street fund; the contract is $146,933.
New ward boundaries for annexed land
Ward boundaries updated after annexations
Decisions during term (154)
Recorded while Holland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of the Agenda
Adjournment of Special Session
Adjourn.
Approval of prior meeting minutes
Adoption of agenda (outgoing council)
Consent agenda — invoices payable and Bliss Pointe final plat
Ordinance 1558 — ward boundary amendments (second reading)
Adjournment of outgoing council session
Adoption of agenda (new council)
Election of Council President — Murra nomination
Election of Council President — Hellwege nomination
Election of Council Vice President — Jennewein nomination
Election of Council Vice President — Murra nomination
Appointment of Finance Officer
Appointment of City Attorney
City Council committee and liaison assignments
Designation of official newspaper
Designation of official depositories
Consolidated Board of Equalization
Rules of Order — Robert's Rules 12th Edition and Rules and Procedures
Voting record (15)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1558 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
Ordinance 1558 — ward boundary amendments (second reading)
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1556 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
approval of the Special Daily Malt Beverage and Wine License for the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival on or about June 18-26, 2026, in the Prentis Park Bandshell Area
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1555 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1557 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
Shakespeare Festival alcohol license
He is the treasurer of the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival.