Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding. Other members present were: Ohlrogge, Blindauer, P. Larson, and S. Larson. Also present was Auditor Larson. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the minutes as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. 

HIGHWAY

Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor and Sheri Kogel, Administrative Assistant, reported that the Twin Lake Road resurfacing is finished.  Motion by P. Larson, second by Blindauer, to declare 1994 Ford F-250, 1989 International S1600, and a Homemade 500 gallon weed sprayer surplus. The items will be sold on online auctioning. All ayes. Motion carried.   

VACATION TIME

Much discussion was held on vacation time not used. Motion by P. Larson, second Blindauer, to allow an employee to carry over two days’ vacation to be used the next year. If not used, it will be forfeited. The employee will no longer be paid for unused vacation. All ayes. Motion carried.

10:00 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S.  Larson, to enter executive session. All ayes. Motion carried. At 10:20 a.m., Ebersdorfer declared an end to executive session.

ELECTRONIC FILING

Lynn Brueske, Register of Deeds, reported to the board about electronic filing in her office.  Tentative date for this to begin is September 12, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE AUDIT

Terry Zell, Legislative Auditor, gave a report on the 2016-2017 audit. No material deficiencies were found.  

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

David Lambert, Director of Regional Development, met with the board to discuss ways to encourage development in the county. 

FIVE-YEAR PLAN

A county wide meeting was held to explain the Sanborn County Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan. Public comments were taken.    

BILLS

Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to pay the following bills. All ayes. Motion carried.

South Dakota Association of County Officials, Mod and Preservation $98.00

State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $65,384.44

Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish $240.00

First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,376.75

Towns, Townships, Schools, James River Water, and T&C, Monthly Distribution $56,343.22

A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Oxygen Cylinders $19.15

Axon Enterprise Inc., Batteries $312.96

Brooks Oil Company, Fuel $2,237.44

Butler Machinery Co., Supplies $477.78

Churchill, Manolis, Freeman, Court Appointed Attorney $116.40

Commercial Asphalt, Forestburg Street $13,880.16

Connecting Point, Server/Computer $1,607.00

D&L Repair, Repairs $180.00

Dawson Construction Inc., Garbage $235.60

Dennis Moody Trucking, Trucking $10,836.00

Express 2, Fuel $109.51

Karl’s, Repair AC $85.00

KO’S, Supplies $243.66

L-Tron Corporation, Roll Paper $195.00

Michael Johnson Construction, Gravel $5,800.50

Mobile Binders, Supplies $383.05

Mobile Demand, Supplies $261.13

Stephanie Moen & Associates, Grand Jury Transcript $97.50

Mumford & Protsch, Court Appointed Attorney $425.80

NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $52.32

Office Peeps, Supplies $80.21

Physicians Claim Company, Ambulance Billing $197.61

Pharm Chem Inc., Analysis $85.65

Police Magazine, Renewal $25.00

Sherryl Rankin, Travel/Tote $95.24

Sanborn County Treasurer, Title $20.00

Santel Communications, Server $1,812.00

South Dakota Crime Victims, Funeral Restitution $8.12

South Dakota Association of County Officials, Registration $740.00

South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, Insurance $45,916.80

The Lodge at Deadwood, Travel $57.00

Aerie Construction, Repair Floor $316.14

Wheelco Truck & Trailer Parts, Supplies $71.66

Woonsocket City, Water/Sewer $76.48

There being no further business, motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to adjourn the meeting.  All ayes. Motion carried. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Diane Larson

Sanborn County Auditor

Jeff Ebersdorfer

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County