The Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding.  Other members present were:  P. Larson, Blindauer, Ohlrogge and S. Larson. Also present was Auditor Larson. Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the minutes as presented.  Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Supervisor/Weed Supervisor, met with the Board.
At 9:05 a.m., motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to move into executive session to discuss personnel. Motion carried. 9:25 a.m. Chairman Ebersdorfer declared an end to executive session.
Goergen presented an approach permit for Josh Pearson on the SW/33 108-60.  Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the permit.  Motion carried.
Motion was made by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, that beginning November 4 the highway department will resume working eight hours per day Monday through Friday.  Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE AND PLAT
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to convene as a Board of Adjustment.  Motion carried.  Mark Meyer, Director of Equalization, presented a conditional use request for NorthWestern Energy for a 60-foot communications tower to be placed next to a 17×31 substation control building.  The old building will be torn down when the new one is completed.  By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the request.  Motion carried.
Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to reconvene as a Board of Commissioners. Motion carried.
Meyer also presented a plat of Diede Tract 2 in E/2NE/4NE4 24-105-62 for Marvin Diede. The tract consists of 1.496 acres and will adjoin Tract 1 belonging to his daughter. By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the plat. Motion carried.
DITCH 34
Discussion was held on the bill from Schmucker, Paul, and Nohr for the work done on Ditch 34.  The bill will be tabled until the next meeting.
SHERIFF
Tom Fridley, Sheriff, and Peri Clendenning, Secretary, met with the board to discuss secretarial hours in the Sheriff’s Office.
BILLS
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to accept the reports and pay the following bills.  Motion carried.
Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts     $1,991,793.64
Register of Deeds 2,459.58
EMC National Life Insurance, Insurance $29.40
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish $240.00
Accounts Management, Inc., Wage Garnish $227.32
First National Bank SD, Tax Liability $2,008.93
SDACO, Mod & Preservation $92.00
State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $54,755.88
3-D Specialities, Supplies $413.51
A-Ox Welding, Cylinder $488.53
Ameripride Services, Mats $119.00
AT&T, Cell Phone $178.21
Avera Queen of Peace, Drug Test $92.90
Beck Ace Hardware, Supplies $40.50
Boyer Ford Trucks, Supplies $79.33
Brown & Saenger, Supplies $632.15
Butler Equipment, Supplies $559.92
Central Electric Co-op, Electricity $173.98
Churchill, Manolis, Freeman, Court Appointed Attorney $438.00
SDACC, Clerp $705.83
Pat Cranny, CDL Tests $270.00
Dakota Two-Way, Repairs $165.93
Dawson Construction, Inc., Garbage $101.60
Farnams Genuine Parts, Supplies $424.65
John Deere Financial, Supplies $81.00
KO’s Pro Service, Oil Change $61.11
Lifequest, Quarterly Support $1,620.00
Local Lumber Co., Supplies $84.93
Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies $734.40
Miner County Auditor, Quarterly 911 $5,750.00
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $984.08
Smirna Nunez, Translator $60.00
Palace Transit, Management Contract     $2,000.00
Pheasantland Industries, Clothing $96.89
Runnings Supply, Inc., Supplies $246.86
Mitchell Area Safehouse, Quarterly Remittance $25.01
Santel Communications, Phone & Internet $1,324.13
Scott Supply Company, Supplies $610.50
Sheehan Mack Sales & Equipment, Truck Lease $4,000.00
Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone $158.84
Waste Management, Garbage $264.52
Wheelco Brake & Supply, Inc., Supplies $4.23
Williams Music & Office Equipment, Supplies $74.00
Woonsocket City, Water/Sewer $44.04
There being no further business, motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to adjourn the meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, November 5, 2013.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor