The Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding. Other members present were Blindauer, Ohlrogge, P. Larson and S. Larson. Also present was Auditor Larson. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
OFFICE CLOSED
Lynn Brueske, Register of Deeds, requested to close her office on June 27 and 28 because of a family commitment. Her deputy is gone on emergency leave. She will advertise the closing in the Sanborn Weekly Journal.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor, reported on graveling roads, spraying weeds, and signing in the county.
DISTRICT III
Greg Henderson, District III, gave his yearly report to the board.  Henderson discussed some new programs available through District III.
VARIANCE
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to convene as a Board of Adjustment.  Mark Meyer, Director of Equalization, and Mary Alley were also present.  Meyer presented a request for Mary Alley at Lots 23-24; Blk. 23 OP, Woonsocket, to build two feet from the lot line. Alley wants to build on a bedroom.  Hearing no objections, by recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the variance with the understanding that she will remove the tree close to the property line. Motion carried. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to reconvene as a Board of Commissioners. Motion carried.
JULY 5TH CLOSING
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to close the courthouse on the 4th and 5th of July in observance of Independence Day.  Motion carried.
PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN
Releasing the lien on Lots 1-5, inclusive, Block 11, Original Plat of the Town of Artesian so the property can be sold was discussed.  Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to release the lien with the stipulation that the buyer will purchase the property for $400.00 with this amount being paid to the county.  The remainder of the lien will remain on the indigent person.  Motion carried.
BILLS
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to pay the following bills.  Motion carried.
Department of Motor Vehicles, License $28.00
SDACO, Mod & Preservation $244.00
State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $46,694.55
Towns, Townships, Schools, T&C, James River Water, Monthly Disbursement $284,073.15
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish $240.00
Accounts Management, Wage Garnish $227.32
First National Bank SD, Tax Liability $1,767.37
A & G Diesel Truck Repair, Repairs $101.90
Ameripride Services, Mats $186.65
AT&T, Cell Phone $178.27
Avera Occupational Medicine, Drug/Alcohol Tests $136.30
Beadle County Treasurer, Veteran Service Officer $1,875.00
Beck Ace Hardware, Supplies $60.98
Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Motel Expense $231.00
Blue Book, Book $38.95
Bowes Construction, Crushed Rock $1,855.67
Brooks Oil Company, Fuel $5,846.27
Todd O. Brueske Construction, Install New Door $6,299.04
Olinger Trucking, Repairs $327.40
C&R Supply, Supplies $256.50
Central Electric Cooperative, Electricity $228.46
Commercial Asphalt, Road Repair $151,566.63
Dakota Counseling/Stepping Stone, Quarterly Support $625.00
Darin’s Market, Supplies $98.65
Express 2, Fuel $1,876.61
Farnams Genuine Parts, Inc., Mower Blades $708.50
Marla Feistner, Mileage $81.40
First National Bank Omaha, Supplies $628.42
GCR Tire Centers, Retreads $1,857.00
Total Funds by Hasler, Postage $1,000.00
Hofer Tree Service, Grinding Stump $100.00
Matthew Bender & Co., DUI Handbooks $119.98
McLeod’s Printing & Supply, Supplies $279.80
Menard’s, Supplies $44.91
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $8.81
Physicians Claim Co., Fees $380.62
Postmaster, Stamps $46.00
Sanborn County Ambulance, Meals $12.02
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publication Fees $105.87
SDPAA, Insurance Premium $81.00
Ultramax, Ammo $472.00
Vantek Communications, Antenna $56.40
Verizon, Cell Phone $164.26
Wheelers Business Products, Supplies $342.63
X-Cel Energy, Electricity $35.96
There being no further business, motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to adjourn the meeting.   The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 2, 2013.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor