Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding. Other members present were: Ohlrogge, Blindauer, S. Larson, and P. Larson. Also present was Auditor Larson. Auditor Larson reported that in the Oct. 17 minutes the tax levy should say 2.993. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the minutes as corrected. All ayes. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor, and Sheri Kogel, administrative assistant met with the board. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the county highway workers working five eight-hour days from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting November 6th. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Ohlrogge, to convene as the Weed Board. All ayes. Motion carried. Kogel presented the yearly report.
4-H ADVISOR
Audra Scheel, 4-H Advisor, met with the board to give her yearly report. 4-H is thriving and many programs are offered.
PLAT & VARIANCE
Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to convene as a Board of Adjustment. All ayes. Motion carried. John Bechen and Penny Farris, Director of Equalization met with the board. Bechen requested a variance because the plat is for less than ten acres. Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to grant the variance. All ayes. Motion carried. A Plat of Lot B of H.J. Bechen’s First Addition in the NW ¼ of Section 12, T 105 N, R 60 W of the 5th P.M., Sanborn County, was presented to the board for approval. Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the plat. All ayes. Motion carried.
COUNTY RANGELAND FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to authorize Jason Coenen to sign the County Rangeland Fire Protection Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
COMPROMISE LIENS
Auditor Larson reported that according to SD Codified Law 28-14-20 any lien created prior to July 1, 1970, is terminated. Auditor Larson presented a list of liens which are to be terminated in the amount of $23,063.55. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to terminate the liens. All ayes. Motion carried. Auditor Larson also presented a lien for a deceased person who does not have an estate. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Ohlrogge, to terminate this lien in the amount of $85.84. All ayes. Motion carried.
DAVISON COUNTY PRISONER CARE
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to enter into an agreement with Davison County Sheriff’s Office for prisoner care in the amount of $95.00 per prisoner-day for the remainder of 2017. All ayes. Motion carried.
BILLS AND REPORTS
Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $4,596,423.60
Register of Deeds $2,381.60
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to pay the following bills. All ayes. Motion carried.
Towns, Townships, Schools, T&C, James River Water, Monthly Apportionment $92,466.68
First National Bank, Tax Liability $11,593.03
Avera Health Plan, Insurance $18,238.00
AFLAC, Insurance $1,145.32
AFLAC, Insurance $249.52
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish $240.00
SD Retirement, Retirement $6,981.28
SD Retirement, Spouse Option $41.41
Small Business, Insurance $51.00
Sun Life Financial, Insurance $355.38
Sanborn County, Real Estate Taxes $70.00
Accounts Management, Wage Garnish $267.80
EMC National Life Company, Insurance $430.42
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,465.75
Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $1,572.59
SDSU – Department of Animal Sciences, Redbooks $120.00
A&B Business Solutions, Supplies $341.37
A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Cylinders $66.81
Ameripride Services Inc., Mats, Mops, Towels $108.61
AT&T Mobility, Air Cards $211.12
Beadle County Sheriff, Prisoner Care $1,440.00
Beck Ace Hardware, Supplies $451.80
Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Travel Expense $171.98
Brown & Saenger, Supplies $524.26
Lynn Brueske, Supplies/Mileage $198.59
Butler Machinery Co., Supplies $850.06
Central Electric Cooperative, Electricity $236.78
SDACC, Clerp $862.70
Connecting Point, Computer and Installation $2,175.00
Dakota Fire Equipment Co., Maintenance $733.60
Total Oil Inc., Fuel $6,618.63
Department of Motor Vehicles, Title $10.00
ES&S, Election Training $330.00
Express 2, Fuel $100.16
Express Stop, Fuel $14.32
Farnams Genuine Parts Inc., Supplies $455.37
Fastenal Company, Supplies $144.83
First National Bank of Omaha, Travel Expense/Supplies $1,448.81
Galls LLC, Uniform Shirts $208.24
Katz Law Office Prof LLC, Court Appointed Attorney Fees $1,006.36
KO’s, Oil Change $44.28
Larson & Nipe, Office Expense $1,000.00
Lyle Signs, Freight/Signs $1,132.31
Mac’s Inc., Supplies $189.99
Laurie Marcus RN, Blood Draw $80.00
Mitchell Regional Ambulance, Intercept Fee $300.00
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $1,060.18
Office Peeps, Supplies $308.84
Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Service Fee $207.84
Pheasantland Industries, Supplies $1,440.16
Productivity Plus Account, Supplies $708.56
Sherryl Rankin, Mileage $16.80
Runnings Supply, Supplies $60.87
Sanborn County Ambulance, Meals $23.83
Santel Communications, Phone and Internet $1,125.36
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publication Fees $306.14
SD Department of Transportation, 20 percent share $2,140.61
Jim Van Den Hemel, Registration Fee and Mileage $530.62
Waste Management, Garbage $308.17
Wheelco Brake & Supply Inc., Supplies $238.40
David K. Wheeler, Court Appointed Attorney Fees $460.50
Schmiedt Enterprises Inc., Supplies $114.81
Yankton County Sheriff’s Office, Service Fee $25.00
October payroll before deductions:
Commissioners $3,025.00
Auditor $4,979.69
Treasurer $5,099.69
States Attorney $3,482.65
Courthouse $3,312.72
Assessor $5,328.41
Register of Deeds $4,980.20
Sheriff $9,267.05
Nurse $1,114.18
Ambulance $1,035.00
WIC $48.92
Extension Office $1,934.86
Weed Salary $2,297.56
Drainage $135.00
Planning and Zoning $180.00
Road and Bridge $25,296.83
E-911 $54.35
Emergency Management $477.35
Sobriety Testing $381.96
There being no further business, motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. The next scheduled meeting will be November 21, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman, Sanborn
County Commissioners