APRIL 1, 2014
The Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding. Other members present were: P. Larson, S. Larson and Ohlrogge. Absent was Blindauer. Also present was Auditor Larson. Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Supervisor/Weed Supervisor, met with the board. Replacing culverts and bridges was discussed at length.
JIM TAYLOR
Jim Taylor, Attorney at Law, met with the board to clarify some drainage issues and to give some advice on collecting a poor lien.
DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION
The yearly job evaluation for Mark Meyer, Director of Equalization, was conducted. The letter from the Department of Revenue, Property Tax Specialist Karla Harkness about the compliance audit and a sales ration audit for Sanborn County Director of Equalization Office was read. The department received a good report.
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to hire Penny Farris for the Director of Equalization at a starting salary of $33,500.00. After receiving her certification the salary will increase to $35,000. She must have worked 90 days before she could receive the increase. Farris will take over the duties on July 1st. Motion carried.
GOOD FRIDAY
The courthouse will close at 12:00 noon on April 18 in observance of Good Friday.
BILLS
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to accept the following report and pay the following bills. Motion carried.
Register of Deeds $2,611.75
Avera Health Plan, Insurance $14,080.29
AFLAC, Insurance $1,614.85
AFLAC, Insurance $313.98
SD Retirement System, Retirement $7,517.08
SD Retirement System, Spouse Option $36.98
Small Business, Insurance $76.00
Huron Regional Medical Center, Wage Garnishment $85.00
Sanborn County, Real Estate Taxes/Lien $529.89
EMC National Life, Insurance $392.51
First National Bank SD, Tax Liability $34,873.34
EMC National Life, Insurance $59.90
Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $3,120.99
Artesian CIA, Annual Contribution $50.00
AT&T Mobility, Air Card $39.99
Beadle County Sheriff, Prisoner Care $610.00
Best Western Ramkota, Travel Expense $181.98
Butler Machinery, Repairs $989.58
Cedar Shore Resort, Travel Expense $169.90
Dakota Counseling/Stepping Stones, Quarterly Support $625.00
Double D Body Shop, Grille Guard $632.00
Express 2, Fuel $120.16
Express Stop, Fuel $37.01
Fed Ex, Shipping Fees $32.57
KO’s Pro Service, Repairs $518.40
Larson & Nipe, Monthly Expense $1,000.00
Diane Larson, Travel Expense $158.56
Letcher Summer Recreation, Annual Contribution $50.00
Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies $1,438.00
Med-Tech Resource, Inc., Supplies $252.92
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $418.86
Sanborn County Ambulance, Fuel/Meals $191.27
Santel Communications, Phone/Internet $1,424.24
SDACO, Registration Fee $525.00
Woonsocket Appreciation Day, Annual Contribution $50.00
March payroll before deductions:
Commissioners $2,774.21
Auditor $4,598.52
Treasurer $4,598.53
States Attorney $3,133.24
Courthouse $2,948.67
Assessor $5,687.06
Register of Deeds
$4,463.52
Sheriff $7,423.97
Public Welfare $114.60
Nurse $1,888.08
Ambulance $675.00
WIC $56.08
Extension Office $1,012.30
Weed Salary $1,824.75
Drainage $225.00
Road and Bridge $23,694.36
Emergency Management
$412.00
Sobriety Testing $207.12
There being no further business, motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to adjourn the meeting. The board will meet as a Board of Equalization on April 8, 2014 and to conduct any business that may come before the board. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be April 15.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor
Published one at the total approximate cost of $42.25.
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