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Kingsbury County commissioners lift burn ban immediately
Summary
At a May 1 meeting in De Smet, the Kingsbury County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to lift the county burn ban effective immediately. The motion was made by Commissioner Steve Spilde and recorded as seconded by Troy Nelson; minutes state all present voted aye.
The Kingsbury County Board of County Commissioners voted May 1 to remove the county burn ban immediately.
Commissioner Steve Spilde moved to rescind the burn ban; Troy Nelson seconded. The minutes state, "All present voting aye. Motion carried." Chairman Kyle Lee presided over the action. The board’s record indicates the decision takes effect immediately.
The vote was recorded in the meeting minutes as unanimous among those present. The minutes do not list individual vote tallies by seat beyond the phrase "All present voting aye." Commissioners listed as present in the record are Kyle Lee, Steve Spilde and Roger Walls; the meeting also names remote attendees Corey Lundquist and Troy Nelson. The minutes do not specify whether remote attendees voted but state the motion carried.
The removal of the burn ban changes current local restrictions tied to outdoor burning; the transcript does not specify conditions, timing, or any replacement restrictions. The board did not attach additional guidance in the meeting record on monitoring, enforcement, or follow-up review. Residents seeking detail on permitted activities or any new requirements are directed to the county auditor’s office for the official minutes and any amended ordinance or order.
