Dale Ruzicka, PresidentMatt Christensen, SecretaryCrystal Farrokhi, Treasurer Saddleback Road District Board of Trustees Date: May 19, 2026 Re: Formal Objection to Violations of Open Meetings Law at the May 5, 2026 Annual Meeting Dear Mr. Ruzicka, Mr. Christensen, Mrs. Farrokhi I am writing to formally object to actions taken at the Saddleback Road District Annual…
One of the clearest examples of why statutory limits exist occurred when a sitting Saddleback Road District trustee was removed during a private board meeting with no notice to district members. Under South Dakota law, public office does not become vacant simply because the remaining trustees decide they no longer want someone on the board….
One of the most frustrating responses to concerns about the Saddleback Road District has been: “Who cares? The roads are better.” Or: “I support what the board is doing.” But this issue was never primarily about whether someone likes the current trustees or agrees with their decisions. It is about something much larger: whether government…
The recent district-wide email from SBRD President Dale Ruzicka regarding private MgCl dust-control applications raises important questions about: The email states that: The message also specifies: 1. The Most Important Question: Is This Within the Purpose of a Road District? Under:South Dakota Codified Laws § 31-12A road districts exist for limited statutory purposes involving: They…
One of the recurring concerns in the Saddleback Road District records is not merely what decisions are being made, but when they are actually being made. In the contractor proposal discussed at the 2026 meeting, the available records appear to show: This creates a serious transparency problem. The issue is not simply the date written…
Dear Valued Front-End Road Neighbors (and our wonderful absentee landowners), I just wanted to take a moment to send you a heartfelt Thank You. Thank you for being so wonderfully agreeable. While many of the rest of us drive the full length of the road district, you fine folks at the very beginning happily cruise…
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Analysis of the 2026 Saddleback Road District Annual Meeting Minutes The 2026 annual meeting minutes of the Saddleback Road District reveal several recurring issues involving statutory authority, trustee elections, meeting procedure, and the board’s interpretation of its powers. The concerns below are based on the actual text of the minutes and relevant South Dakota statutes….
There has been ongoing confusion about how the Saddleback Road District funds its operations. The charge imposed on landowners is often described as a “special assessment” or a “levy.” Under South Dakota law and guidance, those are not interchangeable terms—and neither appears to describe what is actually being done. What the State Recognizes The South…
Guest Writer The Saddleback Road District’s February 21, 2026 financial update provides a high-level summary of revenues and expenses. While the figures appear straightforward at first glance, a closer review—especially when considering the notes included in the report—raises several concerns about clarity, consistency, and transparency. 1. Internal Math Discrepancy Using the report’s own numbers: This…
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