Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding. Other members present were P. Larson, S. Larson, Blindauer, and Ohlrogge. Auditor Larson was also present. Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to accept the minutes as presented.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor, reported to the boards on happenings in the highway department.  The crew has finished mowing the ditches and is finishing the spraying for weeds. The warranty on road grader #86 was extended.
DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION
Penny Farris, Director of Equalization, met with the board with a request for a variance.  Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to meet as a Board of Adjustment.   All ayes. Motion carried. Farris presented a variance request for Jon and Susan Kalb asking to plat less than 20 acres. Sanborn County’s existing Ordinance #1537 states that it is unlawful for any person to subdivide, layout, transfer, or record lands less than twenty acres. The people purchasing the property do not want the existing 53 acres.  The new plat will consist of 10.34 acres plus the home.  By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by P.  Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the variance. All ayes.  Motion carried.  Farris presented the plat for this land. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to approve a Plat of Harvey Tract “A” in the NW/4 28-106-62.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
RDO EQUIPMENT
Chad Kissell, RDO Equipment, gave a presentation on their equipment.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to maintain the county health insurance with Avera Health Plans for another year.  All ayes. Motion carried.
BILLS
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to pay the following bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Office of Child Support Enforcement, Wage Garnish $240.00
Credit Collections Bureau, Wage Garnish $257.27
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,381.95
State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $51,117.43
SDACO, Mod & Preservation $62.00
Towns, Townships, Schools, James River Water, T&C, Tax Disbursement $92,037.54
3D Specialities Inc., Sign Stand $140.89
A&G Diesel Truck Repair, Belt $72.03
A&B Business Products, Supplies $391.12
A-Ox Welding Supply, Lease $151.95
Ameripride Services, Mats, Mops, Towels $90.06
AT&T, Cell Phone $137.43
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Examination $1,561.21
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Drug Test $92.90
Beck Ace Hardware, Supplies $27.42
Central Electric Cooperative, Electricity $200.37
Patrick A. Cranny, CDL Testing $135.00
Department of Revenue, Blood Alcohol Tests $70.00
DS Solutions Inc., Test Deck $175.00
Farnams Genuine Parts Inc., Supplies $653.44
Farnams Truck Parts, Supplies $240.90
First National Bank, Safety Vests $104.40
John Deere Financial, Supplies $31.18
KO’s, Supplies $64.63
Lewis Drug Inc., Prescription Drugs for Prisoner $14.09
Lifequest, Quarterly Support $1,620.00
Local Lumber Co., Supplies $18.42
Mail Finance, Postage Machine Rent $588.00
Laurie Marcus RN, Blood Alcohol Test $80.00
McLeod’s, Supplies $42.50
Menard’s, Supplies $33.32
Midwest Concrete & Excavation, Clean Ditch $1,963.50
Northern Truck Equipment, Supplies $102.59
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $23.32
Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Billing $263.12
Pheasantland Industries, Supplies $38.02
Pseco, Anti-Theft System $140.00
Ramada Hotel & Suites, Travel Expense $327.00
Ramkota Hotel – Pierre, Travel Expense $305.97
Mitchell Area Safehouse, Quarterly Support $145.08
Sanborn County Treasurer, Titles $30.00
Santel, Phone & Internet $1,255.42
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publications Fees/Supplies $774.21
SDPAA, Insurance $381.05
Taser International, Supplies $64.76
Williams Music & Office Equipment, Supplies $300.00
Schmiedt Enterprises, Supplies $124.32
X-Cel Energy, Electricity $40.09
There being no further business, motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by Blindauer, to adjourn the meeting.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on November 1, 2016.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board,
Sanborn County