The Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 23, 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 Ohlrogge, seconded by Blindauer, to accept the minutes as presented.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
BURNING BAN
Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to remove the burning ban, effective immediately.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor, and Sheri Kogel, Administrative Assistant, met with the board.  Michael Johnson requested an approach permit on 397th Ave. SW/4 15-107-62, Woonsocket Twp.  Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the request. All ayes. Motion carried.  Kogel presented the five-year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan. Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to adopt the plan. All ayes. Motion carried. There will be a county-wide meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Aug. 23.
RURAL ATTORNEY
Suzanne Starr, Director of Legal Services, introduced Jordan Vitek to the board.  Vitek is a candidate with the Rural Attorney Program.  He is showing an interest in locating in Sanborn County when he becomes an attorney.
VICTIM WITNESS COORDINATOR
Kimberly Zachrison, Deputy States Attorney, and Marilyn Haley and Coleen Smith, Mitchell Area Safehouse, met with the board to discuss the East Central Dakota Victim Witness Coordinator program.  This program is to work with victims of crimes.  Marcy’s Law will be on the ballot in November.  If this passes, this program will handle the requirements of this law.  The board showed interest in the program.  Zachrison will be in touch with the board in the near future.
COUNTY PROPERTY
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to declare the west 618 feet of a strip 850 feet by 66 feet in SW/4 of Section 36 in Township 107 N., Range 61, West of the 5th P.M., for highway purposes, as surplus property.  All ayes. Motion carried
HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES
The highway employees met with the board to discuss wages, vacation, clothing allowance, and work times.  The board expressed their appreciation for the work the crew has been doing and will take their concerns under consideration.
SUPPLEMENT BUDGET
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to supplement the emergency management budget in the amount of $14,928.95 for grant money received for the siren in Artesian.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
2:05 p.m.  Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to go into executive session.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Chairman Ebersdorfer declared an end to executive session at 2:15 P.M.
TRANSFER FUNDS
Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to transfer $1,737.00 budgeted monies from General Fund to 24/7 Sobriety.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
BILLS
Motion by Blindauer, 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 $2,084.13
Grand Jury, Wages $53,137.09
State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $52,442.77
SDACO, Mod & Preservation $150.00
SD Network LLC, Tax Refund $54.06
Office of Child Support Enforcement, Wage Garnish $240.00
Credit Collections Bureau, Wage Garnish $257.27
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,189.45
Towns, Townships, Schools, James River Water, T&C, Monthly Disbursement $38,481.46
A&B Business Products, Supplies $74.54
A-Ox Welding Supply, Oxygen Cylinder $35.79
Ameripride Services, Mats, Mops, Towels $90.06
Jolene Anderson, Supplies $42.35
AT&T, Cell Phone $137.43
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Drug Test $92.90
Gary L. Bender, Clean Drain $172.50
Bound Tree Medical, Supplies $744.51
Brooks Oil Company, Fuel $1,445.83
Todd O. Brueske Construction, Storage $125.00
Central Electric Cooperative, Electricity $248.95
Commercial Asphalt, Hot Mix $91.06
Dawson Construction, Garbage $230.99
Department of Revenue, Blood Alcohol Tests $245.00
Department of Motor Vehicles, Replacement Plate $11.20
Environmental System Research, ArGIS License $1,500.00
Express 2, Fuel $62.01
Express Stop, Fuel $4.34
Farnams Genuine Parts Inc., Supplies $69.82
FED EX, Shipping Fees $39.75
Thomas Fridley, Travel Expense $32.00
Eddie Hoffman, Hydrant Repair $830.10
Jason Howard, Wiring $4,652.00
KO’s, Supplies $48.20
Local Lumber Co., Supplies $49.09
Lyle Signs Inc., Signs $134.80
Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, Supplies $1,479.90
McLeod’s, Supplies $316.16
Menard’s, Supplies $74.94
Robert Nickel, Radar Survey $900.00
Northern Truck Equipment, Snowplow $25,112.72
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $1,131.70
Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Billing $448.96
Sherryl Rankin, Travel Expense $63.00
Saga Communications of SD, Ads $726.00
Sanborn County Ambulance, Meals $18.08
Santel Communications, Phone and Internet $1,278.30
SD Counties, Registration $875.00
SDSU – LTAP, Registration $100.00
SD Sheriff’s Association, Registration $85.00
SD Wheat Growers, Chemicals $157.60
SDPAA, Insurance $1,020.16
Barry Selland, Refund Deposit $100.00
Sheehan Mack Sales & Equipment, Truck $112,500.00
Sleuth, Hosting Support $359.00
Topkote Inc., Seal Coat $186,410.62
True North Steel Inc., Supplies $4,555.24
Wheelco Brake & Supply, Supplies $583.20
Williams Music & Office Equipment, Supplies $150.00
Woonsocket City, Water/Sewer $31.18
Schmiedt Enterprises, Supplies $270.31
X-Cel Energy, Electricity $39.75
There being no further business, motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to adjourn the meeting.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  The next meeting will be held on September 6, 2016.
Diane Larson                Sanborn County
Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board,
Sanborn County