Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding.  Other members present were P. Larson, S. Larson, and Blindauer.  Absent was Ohlrogge.  Auditor Larson was also present.   Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to accept the minutes as presented.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
County Health Nurse
Marla Feistner, County Health Nurse, met with the board to give her quarterly report for October, November, and December.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor, presented an agreement with the Department of Transportation for striping the roads.  Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to enter into agreement P 000S(00)012 PCN 03DJ for 2016 County Striping Program.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
MITIGATION
Jason Coenen, Emergency Management Director, requested to be the Applicant  Agent for the purpose of signing documents and assuring the completion of all application documents for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.  Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANT AGENT FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP)
WHEREAS, Sanborn County is submitting a Hazard Mitigation Grant project to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, Sanborn County is required to appoint an Applicant Agent for the purpose of signing documents and assuring the completion of all application documents;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Sanborn County appoints Jason Coenen as the authorized Applicant Agent.
Dated this 2nd day of February, 2016.
Appointing Authority
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Sanborn County
Commission Chairperson
Appointed Agency
Jason Coenen
Sanborn County
Emergency Management
Director
All ayes.  Motion carried.

ABATE TAXES
Auditor Larson presented a request for abatement of taxes for Mike Kilcoin on a mobile home which was destroyed in March of 2015.  Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to abate the taxes in the amount of $179.14.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
4-H ADVISOR
Audra Scheel, 4-H Advisor, met with the board to report on happenings with 4-H.
REPORT
Register of Deeds $1,873.75
JUVENILE DETENTION
Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to enter into contract with Beadle County for juvenile care in the amount of $200.00 per day.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
BILLS
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to pay the following bills.  Motion carried.
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish, $240.00
Accounts Management Inc., Wage Garnish $243.04
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,245.94
Avera Health Plan, Insurance $18,851.23
AFLAC, Insurance $1,791.81
AFLAC, Insurance $371.31
SD Retirement System, Retirement $7,379.24
SD Retirement System, Retirement $39.36
Small Business, Insurance $76.00
Cortrust Bank, Wage Garnish $384.58
Sanborn County    RE, Taxes/Lien $596.00
EMC National Life Company, Insurance $426.21
First National Bank, Tax Liability $11,278.92
EMC National Life Company, Insurance $33.75
Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $2,735.74
Ameripride Inc., Laundry $45.34
AT&T Mobility, Air cards $121.80
Central Electric Cooperative, Repairs/Deposit $256.11
Churchill, Manolis, Freeman, Ct. Appt Atty $444.00
Dakota Two Way, Supplies $165.00
Total Inc., Fuel $2,629.41
Express 2, Fuel $116.04
Express Stop, Fuel $9.93
First National Bank, Weed Certification $50.00
Glacial Lakes & Prairies, Contribution $300.00
Hillyard, Supplies $172.98
Pro Clean/Jack’s Janitorial, Repairs $40.50
James River Equipment, Tractor Parts $129.26
KO’s, Oil Change/Tow $204.05
Larson & Nipe, Office Expenses $1,000.00
Lincoln County, Mental Health Hearing $68.10
Lyle Signs, Supplies $314.77
Mack Metal Sales Inc., Steel $144.76
Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Refund of Medicare Payment $550.76
Northwestern Energy, Electricity $2,433.48
Pharm Chem Inc., Patch Kits $111.60
Physio-Control Inc., Leads $684.60
RC Iron, Remove Mobile Home $500.00
Runnings Supply Inc., Supplies $22.94
Santel Communications, Antivirus/Monitor $247.00
SD Dept of Transportation, 20 Percent Share $2,945.11
SD Assn of Co Hwy Supts, Dues $275.00
Sheehan Mack Sales & Equipment, Supplies $183.11
Summers Bearing & Supply Co., Supplies $398.60
UPS, Shipping Fees $7.05
January payroll before deductions:
Commissioners $2,708.35
Auditor    $4,775.47
Treasurer $4,895.47
States Attorney $3,348.70
Courthouse $3,154.35
Assessor $5,376.80
Register of Deeds $4,911.12
Sheriff $10,718.18
Nurse $882.89
Ambulance $1,530.00
Extension Office $1,045.00
Weed Salary     $21,406.32
Drainage Commission $180.00
Road and Bridge $5,452.42
Emergency Management $441.33
Sobriety Testing $505.60
There being no further business, motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to adjourn the meeting.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board,
Sanborn County

Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Hoffman and Knutson in attendance.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the December minutes as read.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the financials as presented.
Old Business:  The new office is ready to move into.  All library books have been given away.
New Business:  A meeting to discuss nuisances with the county commissioners will be held on January 19th at 10:00 a.m.
Discussion was held about nuisances around town.
Discussion was held on letter of interest and resumes from two applicants for the finance officer position.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to offer the finance officer position to Angie Meier.
A motion by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to leave all wages the same as last year:
Mayor $65/meeting, Trustee $60/meeting, W/S Superintendent $500/month, mileage reimbursement $.55/mile, Lost time $15/hour, F/O $850/month – rent $200/month -$600/annual report – $12/hour extra office, Grounds $10/hour, W/S and grounds, West Nile $75/person a time and $.55/mile.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Water/sewer: NorthWestern Energy $10 sump $65.44 lift $53.94 plant $19.50 lagoon $10.54, payroll $1,432.72, Dakota Rural Water $1,896.65, Dept Rev $30.00 testing, Brooks Oil $161.50 propane, Postmaster $54.00 rent, Menards $834.03 office, US Treasury $364.88 payroll, Santel $67.34 plant $39.07 lift; Gen: US Treasury $477.82, Menards $2,404.52 addition, Brooks $150.75 plow $633.25 propane, NorthWestern Energy $187.23 Community Center $500.71 street $21.88 parks, Hoffman Digging $1,750.00 snow, L Dvorak $265.00 addition, Morris Electric $1,354.33 office construction, Lachnit Construction $3,425.63 office construction, Lachnit Construction $1,973.04 Community Center addition, Santel $46.34 office $81.55 Community Center; Fire Postmaster $49.00, Miedema $152.00, Santel $28.29, SD Firefighters $600.00.
The next board meeting will be held on February 8, 2016.
Mark Chada
Mayor

Mayor Chada called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with Knutson, Hoffman, Ackman, M. Sonne, A. Meier and T. Bottum in attendance for the purpose of discussing upcoming city matters.
The purpose was to discuss upcoming issues with the attorney.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer
Published once at the approximate cost of $4.50
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