Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 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 Blindauer, seconded by Ohlrogge, to accept the minutes as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor, presented two applications for approach permits. Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to approve an application from Tanner Cross on the west side of 397th Ave. Road #9-0. All ayes. Motion carried.  Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to approve an application from Walter Cope on the west side of 414th Ave. Road #35. All ayes.  Motion carried.
Goergen requested to change the work day schedule for the highway department to four 10-hour work days Monday through Thursday.  Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Ohlrogge, to start this on March 28. All ayes. Motion carried.
BID LETTING
9:30 a.m. Bid Letting – Hot/Cold Mix
Asphalt Paving & Materials, Cost of Hot Mix per ton $52.00 from Huron Shop, $52.50 S. of DeSmet;
Commercial Asphalt, Cost of Hot Mix per ton $58.00, Cost of Cold Mix per ton $88.00 (summer) and $135.00 (winter).
Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to accept both bids depending on the location of work being done.   Motion carried.
9:35 a.m. Bid Letting – Gravel
Bowes & Ochsner ¾ inch $5.50,    1 inch  $5.50;
Michael Johnson Construction ¾ inch  $6.60, 1 inch  $5.80.
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to accept both bids depending on location of work being done. Motion carried.
Motion carried.
9:40 a.m. Bid letting – Overlay Patch
Asphalt Paving & Materials Co. $78.79 per ton.
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by Ohlrogge, to accept the bid of Asphalt Paving & Materials Co.  Motion carried.
9:45 a.m. Bid Letting – Chip Sealing
Road Guy $15,875.00 per mile;
Topkote $14,563.33 per mile;
Asphalt Paving $16,087.53 per mile.
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by Blindauer, to accept the low bid of Topkote. Motion carried.
4-H ADVISOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Auditor Larson presented the Memorandum of Understanding Between the SDSU Extension and the Counties of South Dakota for the 4-H Advisor for 2016. Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to adopt this memorandum. Motion carried.
RESIGNATION OF DEPUTY SHERIFF
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to regretfully accept the resignation of Charles Pulford, Deputy Sheriff on March 31. All ayes.  Motion carried. The board thanks Charles for his service.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-01
The second reading of Ordinance No. 2016-01, An Ordinance Combining the Offices of County Sheriff and County Coroner, was held.  Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to adopt the ordinance. Ebersdorfer, aye; P. Larson, aye; S. Larson, aye; Blindauer, aye; and Ohlrogge, aye. Motion carried.
COMPROMISE LIEN
Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to compromise a lien in the amount of $13,632.37. The person is deceased and does not have an estate. All ayes. Motion carried.
REPORT
Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $2,760,169.30
BILLS
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to pay the following bills. All ayes. Motion carried.
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish $240.00
Accounts Management Inc., Wage Garnish $257.27
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,299.79
SDACO, Monthly Remittance $98.00
State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $69,716.45
Towns, Townships, Schools, T&C Fire, James River Water, Monthly Distribution $123,147.24
3D Specialties, Supplies $762.87
Ameripride Inc., Mats, Towels, Mops $136.02
AT&T Cell Phone $137.34
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Blood Alcohol $33.50
Beadle County Treasurer, VSO Quarterly $1,875.00
Brown & Saenger, Supplies $2,689.34
Central Electric Cooperative, Electricity $261.62
Chief Law Enforcement, Supplies $50.45
Total Oil Inc., Fuel $1,897.57
Stephen D. Davis, Replace Door $2,897.96
Department of Revenue, Blood Alcohol/Tox Screens $340.00
ES&S, Maintenance Agreement $1,516.00
Express 2, Fuel $58.79
Farnams Genuine Parts, Supplies $112.07
Fastenal Company, Supplies $588.81
First National Bank Omaha, Supplies $73.45
KO’s, Supplies/Repairs $991.52
Local Lumber Co., Supplies $186.01
Metropolitan Compounds Inc., Supplies $829.98
National Association of Chiefs of Police, Membership $60.00
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $183.81
Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Service Fee $311.83
Pharm Chem Inc., Patch Analysis $50.00
Keith Ross, Ambulance Overpayment $61.41
Neil Senska, Mud Flaps $110.00
Sanborn County Ambulance, Meals $23.24
Santel Communications, Phone/Internet/Antivirus $1,407.53
SD Association of Co. Weed & Pest Bd., Dues $75.00
Shopko, Supplies $95.92
True North Steel Inc., Supplies $5,200.00
Williams Music & Office Equipment, Copy Machine Repair $100.00
Schmiedt Enterprises, Supplies $188.59
Xcel Energy, Electricity $350.14
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, April 5, 2016.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board,
Sanborn County