August 2023

Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Jeff Ebersdorfer presiding. Present were Steve Larson, Paul Larson, Gary Blindauer, and Duane Peterson. Auditor Kami Moody was also present. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the minutes from the August 1 meeting, as presented. Motion carried.  Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

CITIZENS COMMENT

No public was in attendance.

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to enter executive session at 9:02 a.m. Motion carried. Ebersdorfer declared the end of executive session at 9:38 a.m. 

HIGHWAY

Stacy Mendenhall, Highway Superintendent, and Sheri Kogel, Highway Administrative Assistant, met with the board. Five representatives from RDO were present to give a quote and to discuss options for a road grader. 

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to make the first payment to Hollaway Construction for the bridge #56-094-010 on 221st Street. for the amount of $35,935.72. Motion carried. 

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Peterson, to approve the design exception for bridge #56-209-000 located on 220th Street, 0.4 miles east and 13.0 miles north of Artesian. Motion carried. One design exception was for a variance to meet or exceed the current level of service of existing structure up to and including the overtopping event. The second design exception was for a variance reducing the design speed from 55 mph to 35 mph due to the county line curves coming in and going out of the bridge.

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to delete bridge #56-040-027 from the National Bridge Inventory. Motion carried. 

The Sanborn County Board of Commissioners is in agreement with South Dakota Department of Transportation that the following structure(s) should be deleted from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI) for the following reason(s):

Structure ID, Location and Reason for Deletion:

56-040-027, one mile east and 7.3 miles north Woonsocket, Structure has been replaced with 3-8’ CMP that no longer meet NBIS length requirements.

The Commissioners are aware of the following stipulations once a structure is deleted from the NBI:

1. Federal and State Bridge funds will not be available for structure replacement or rehabilitation and

2. The structure will only be added to the inventory following replacement, using county funds.

Upon receipt of this resolution, the above structure(s) will be deleted from inventory.

Vote of Commissioners: Yes 5, No 0.

Dated at Woonsocket, S.D., this 15th day of August, 2023.

/s/ Jeff Ebersdorfer, 

Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/ Kami Moody,

County Auditor

BUDGET HEARING FOR RESOLUTION 2023-10

Hearing no objections, the final reading will be held on September 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. 

OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD 

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to hire Amy Miiller for the Deputy Director of Equalization position. Motion carried. 

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Peterson, to approve the Public Records request form as presented. Motion carried. Prices are set at $1 per page of electronic or black and white files and $2.50 per page for any color print documents. Additional fees will be applied if the report takes longer than 15 minutes to produce and additional fees will apply if postage is necessary. 

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to cancel the September 5th meeting, due to conflicting schedules and have the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 19th. Motion carried. 

REPORTS AND BILLS

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Peterson, to pay the following bills; motion carried:

Artesian Fire Department, Fire Insurance Distribution $5,615.99

Carthage Fire Department, Fire Insurance Distribution $498.56

Letcher Fire Department, Fire Insurance Distribution $6,101.09

South Dakota Association of County, Monthly Remittance $88.00

State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $59,428.93

T&C Fire Department, Fire Insurance Distribution $9,119.15

Accounts Management, Employee Garnishment $43.50

Huron Regional Medical Center, Employee Garnishment $300.00

First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,289.52

Towns-Townships-Schools-Cities, Monthly Remittance $46,857.72

A-OX Welding, Supplies $142.99

Amazon Business Capital Service, Supplies $230.77

AT&T Mobility, Utilities $59.50

Avera Queen of Peace, Employee Drug Tests $670.00

Beadle County Sheriff, Jail Fees – J. Knox, D. Esquivel, H. Acosta, C. Kesterson, N. Martin, D. Schmidt, D. Socop-Lopez $1,330.00

Blackburn Foundation Repair, Floor Repair $35,006.10

Brooks Oil Company, Supplies $19,560.00

Brosz Engineering Inc., Services and Fees $815.00

Brule County Sheriff, Jail Fees – J. Knox $1,736.00

Butler Equipment County, Supplies $2,659.17

Central Electric Co-op, Utilities $266.77

Certified Languages International, Interpreter $33.00

CHS Inc., Generator Tank $250.79

City of Woonsocket, Utilities $97.39

Commercial Asphalt, Road Repairs $577,421.25

Davison County Auditor, 2023 VSO Quarterly Payment $7,500.00

Dawson Construction Inc., Utilities $252.96

State of South Dakota, Blood Draw – S. Hemminger, J. Price, C. Fahey $180.00

Emergency Safety ED, EMT Courses $150.00

Environmental Systems Research, Supplies $440.00

Express Stop, Fuel $56.58

Farmers Elevator Co., Fuel $4,268.25

First National Bank of Omaha, Supplies $1,743.91

GrowMark Inc., Supplies $1,476.20

Hollaway Construction Inc., Repairs for Bridge on 221st St. $35,935.72

KO’s Pro Service, Supplies $54.91

Law Enforcement Systems Inc., Supplies $162.00

Lewis Family Drug LLC, Medication – J. Knox $51.33

Mcleods Printing & Supply, Supplies $217.96

Menards, Supplies $218.83

Midwest Concrete & Excavating, Repairs and Maintenance $35,306.19

Miner County Auditor, 911 Services for 2023 $27,412.50

NAPA Central, Supplies $880.59

NorthWestern Energy, Utilities $1,499.02

Office Peeps, Supplies $172.10

Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Service Fee June 2023 $518.14

Postmaster, Stamps $132.00

Premier Equipment, Repairs $601.41

Santel Communications, Utilities $1,183.25

South Dakota Sheriff Conference, Conference Registration $115.00

Spencer Quarries Inc., Supplies $927.36

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $165.00

Travis Coulthard, Repairs $61.22

Tech Solutions, Tech Support $3,366.00

Waste Management, Utilities $229.92

Williams Musical & Office Equipment, Copier Repair $255.00

Woony Foods, Supplies $76.18

There being no further business before the board, motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to adjourn the meeting at 11:58 a.m. Motion carried. 

The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.                                                                                                                                          

Kami Moody

Sanborn County Auditor

Jeff Ebersdorfer

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County       

Published once on August 24, 2023, at the total approximate cost of $81.50 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

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Woonsocket School Board proceedings

UNAPPROVED MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 14, 2023

The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on August 14th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were Jason White, Todd Olinger, Lisa Snedeker, Rikki Ohlrogge, and Becca Grassel. Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Sarah Jensen, Jason Bruce, Brooke King, Armando Rodriguez, Kayla Vetter, Carie Fry, and Sarah Swenson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the meeting agenda with two additional items to come before the board. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular board meeting held on July 10th, 2023, were approved as presented on a motion by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Becca Grassel. Motion carried.  

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge, the Board approved the claims presented and the July 2023 financial report as follows; motion carried:

GENERAL FUND, Beginning balance: $859,356.82; Add receipts: Taxes $25,574.36; Interest $7,690.42; Other local $8,225.26; State $134,631.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for:  $1,035,477.86; less disbursements $60,846.14; Cash balance: $974,631.72; less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $97,446.38; plus accounts receivable $113,523.00; Fund Balance: $990,708.34.

CAPITAL OUTLAY, Beginning balance: $1,936,342.38; Add receipts: Taxes $3,496.88; Other local $0.00; Federal $0.00. Total to be accounted for: $1,939,839.26; less disbursements $12,926.55; Cash balance: $1,926,912.71; less accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $1,926,912.71.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, Beginning balance: $599,672.30; Add receipts: Taxes $1,990.23; Other local: $0.00; State $0.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $601,662.53; less disbursements $600.84; Cash balance: $601,061.69; Less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $34,990.28; plus accounts receivable $64,449.00; Fund balance: $630,520.41.

FOOD SERVICE, Beginning balance: $49,508.44; Add receipts: Pupil receipts $(17.17); Adult receipts $208.40; Milk receipts $0.00; Interest $65.48; Other local $0.00; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $10,803.05; Total to be accounted for: $60,568.20; less disbursements $4,546.00; Cash balance: $56,022.20; Less contracts/accounts payable $8,483.24; plus accounts receivable $0.00: Fund balance: $47,538.96.   

ENTERPRISE FUND #53, Beginning balance: $97,738.13; Add receipts: Other local $4,766.95; Total to be accounted for: $102,505.08; less disbursements $18,438.30; Cash balance: $84,066.78; Less contracts/accounts payable $4,405.42; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $79,661.36. 

TRUST AND AGENCY, Beginning balance: $24,533.37; Add receipts: Interest $31.06; Pupil activities $0.00; Other local $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $24,564.43; less disbursements $43.20; Fund balance: $24,521.23.

Salaries and benefits for the month of July 2023 were as follows:

General Fund: $144,739.33    

Special Education: $34,897.68

Enterprise #53: $21,612.72

Food Service: $13,029.24

GENERAL FUND                            

A-1 ROOFING & INSULATION, SERVICE CHARGE – ROOF REPAIR $459.00

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CURRICULUM – SUPPLIES $1,464.61

ARROWWOOD, ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR CONFERENCE – LODGING $116.45

AT&T, CELL PHONE $225.16

BIO CORPORATION, HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE SUPPLIES $139.33

CBH CONFERENCE, CBH CONFERENCE DUES $150.00

CHS, PROPANE – TANK LEASE $154.00

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, WATER SERVICE $39.50

CORE EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, ONLINE COURSES (5) $800.00

DEINERT, BAILEY, REIMBURSE – SUMMER CAMP SUPPLIES $188.07

DEMCO, LIBRARY SUPPLIES $79.56

EAI EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY AND SPED SUPPLIES $94.77

EXPRESS 2, GAS – VAN $75.00

EXPRESS STOP, GAS – VEHICLE – LAWNMOWER $158.31

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, SUPPLIES $286.24

GENERATION GENIUS, ONLINE CURRICULUM $1,295.00

GRASSEL, REBECCA, REIMBURSE – LODGING – ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARD OF SOUTH DAKOTA CONFERENCE $473.52

HANSON SCHOOL, BUS MANAGER ANNUAL DUES $50.00

HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS INC., BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL SUPPLIES $1,380.90

HILLYARD, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $366.34

HURON PRO CLEAN PLUS LLC, CARPET AND VENT CLEANING $600.00

[IMPREST FUND:

SANBORN COUNTY TREASURER, TITLE AND PLATE FEES – TRANSIT AND MINI VAN $43.20

TOTAL IMPREST CLAIMS: $43.20]

INTERSTATE GLASS AND DOOR, DOOR REPAIR $204.08

INTRADO, SCHOOL MESSENGER LICENSE $500.00

IVERSON, VAN REPAIRS $830.32

JACKSON, KAREN, REIMBURSE – SUMMER CAMP SUPPLIES $26.63

KO’S PRO SERVICE, OIL CHANGE – BATTERY – REPAIR $166.27

LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS LLC, ELEMENTARY SUPPLIES $561.61

LEHR, DAVE, TECH SERVICE FEE $175.00

MIDWEST FIRE, ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE $684.00

MOBYMAX LLC, SITE LICENSE $3,039.00

MYSTERY SCIENCE, ONLINE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE CURRICULUM $895.00

NASCO, SCIENCE AND MATH SUPPLIES $485.20

NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS, WATER STATION FILTERS $358.44

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, ELECTRIC SERVICE $3,136.51

PETTY CASH, POSTAGE EXPENSE $2.07

PLAINSMAN, NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION – ONE YEAR $185.38

READING WAREHOUSE, LIBRARY BOOKS $65.54

REALLY GOOD STUFF, INC., ELEMENTARY SUPPLIES $169.90

RODRIGUEZ, DAYNA, REIMBURSE – SUMMER CAMP SUPPLIES $70.67

SANBORN WEEKLY JOURNAL, PUBLICATIONS $980.25

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES $177.66

SCHOLASTIC, ELEMENTARY BOOKS/PERIODICALS $885.13

SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, MEDICAL SUPPLIES – ELEMENTARY $230.00

SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, SUPPLIES $1,899.91

SOUTH DAKOTA UNITED SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP DUES – 2023-24 $450.00

SHERWIN WILLIAMS, PAINT AND SUPPLIES $383.71

TEACHER DIRECT, ELEMENTARY SUPPLIES $330.38

USI EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT SALES, LAMINATING FILM $580.10

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN, GARBAGE SERVICE $370.52

WESSINGTON SPRINGS SCHOOL, FUEL – FOOTBALL CAMP $257.90

WOONY FOODS, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $39.10

ZIEBART-OLSON, TRISTAN, REIMBURSE – SUMMER SCHOOL SUPPLIES $15.98

Fund Total: $26,795.22

CAPITAL OUTLAY

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, COPIER LEASE $1,035.45

APS, GYM FLOOR REPAIR $29,200.00

DAVIS CONSTRUCTION, CABINET/DESK INSTALLATION – OFFICE $25,510.25

DB ELECTRIC, INSTALLS – REPAIRS $1,740.75

KARL’S, WASHER AND DRYER $1,737.92

KO’S PRO SERVICE, TIRES $927.09

KOCH-HAZARD, ARCHITECTS, CTE ADDITION – ARCHITECT FEES $2,340.00

LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS, ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM $2,203.03

RIDDELL – ALL, AMERICAN SPORTS, FOOTBALL SHOULDER PADS AND HELMETS $1,750.64

Fund Total: $66,445.13

SPECIAL EDUCATION

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CURRICULUM – SUPPLIES $852.95

AVERA ST. LUKES, CLIENT SERVICES $714.34

EAI EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY AND SPED SUPPLIES $176.53

PARENT/GUARDIAN, GUARDIAN TRAVEL $550.80

SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, SUPPLIES $354.54

Fund Total: $2,649.16

ENTERPRISE FUND #53

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, SUPPLIES $430.84

FRY, CARIE, REIMBURSE – BIRTH-TO-4 FOOD $16.98

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES $45.58

Fund Total: 493.40

Checking Account Total: $96,382.91

FOOD SERVICE                            

ANDERSON, JESSICA , REIMBURSE – LODGING – MEALS FOOD SERVICE CONFERENCE 134.14

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, FOOD $2,928.33

SPRINGS FOOD MARKET, FOOD $667.90

Fund Total: $3,730.37

Checking Account Total: $3,730.37

Sarah Swenson gave the financial report.

Superintendent Weber updated the Board that the walk-in freezer shut down over the weekend and there is water on the floor again. Floor Tech came right away to assist in drying out. The new school sign is to be installed this week. Mr. Weber updated that the alley is being paved, and the school should be able to have buses parked in the alley in the next week. 

Lead Teacher Sarah Jensen updated that current enrollment for preschool to sixth grade is 148. PE classes will go to the pool on Friday, August 18th. Mrs. Jensen had great feedback on in-service and the teachers are excited for the school year.

Brooke King updated that the Collaborative Solutions training that was held during in-service was helpful. They will be returning during the school day to observe the students and teachers/aids interaction and give additional feedback. 

Jason Bruce advised that there were several students added to bus routes. He will be working with drivers to ensure routes are covered. Mr. Bruce also updated that the kitchen staff has met a few times and are all ready for the school year. 

Armando Rodriguez gave an update on the school website. They have had several Zoom meetings to get things up and running. Mr. Rodriguez met with the new teachers to go through teacher orientation to ensure they are ready for the school year.

Kayla Vetter and Carie Fry were visitors at the meeting to discuss the Birth-to-4 preschool. Numbers are up and after scheduling through July there is a need for additional help. 

On a motion made by Becca Grassel, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge, the Board approved a lane change for Danielle Kohlmeyer (additional $1,000.00) from BA to BA15. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Becca Grassel, to approve the Elementary, High School, Staff, and Athletic handbooks. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Rikki Ohlrogge, with a second by Lisa Snedeker, to approve the quote for #2 fuel oil from Brooks Oil Co. for $3.324 per gallon delivered. Other quotes received were from: Total Oil – $3.52 per gallon and CHS – $3.38 per gallon. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Becca Grassel, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve the 2023-24 Woonsocket Back-To-School Plan (on the website). Motion carried.

Motion was made to approve Rapid Creek Sod LLC from Wakonda, S.D., for sod installation on the football practice field for $23,045.40. Motion was made by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Todd Olinger, and motion carried.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Becca Grassel, to approve Davis Construction for front office remodel in the amount of $25,510.25. Motion carried.  

Motion was made by Becca Grassel, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge, to get the new communication network, Apptegy, for school website, communication program, phone app, etc., in the amount of $10,600. Motion carried.  

Motion was made by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Todd Olinger, to approve the 2022-23 audit with Schoenfish & Co, Inc. Motion carried.

On a motion by Rikki Ohlrogge, with a second by Becca Grassel, the Board approved Garrett Larson as an assistant football coach in the amount of $3,355.00. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Becca Grassel, with a second by Lisa Snedeker, to approve Kylie Pauly’s resignation from Prom Advisor.  Motion carried.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Becca Grassel, to approve Kayla Vetter’s resignation from Preschool Director (pay did not start) and hire Carie Fry as the new director with a stipend of $7,000. Note: Kayla will co-direct with Carie as a volunteer. Motion carried.   

Motion was made by Rikki Ohlrogge, with a second by Lisa Snedeker, to approve Trey Weber as Co-Prom Advisor with a stipend of $975.00. Mitch Korbel is also co-advisor with a $975.00 stipend.  Motion carried.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved Dramstad’s services for freezer restoration, repair, and installation for up to $12,000.00. This is due to the freezer going out. Motion carried. 

With no further business to come before the Board, the August 14, 2023, regular school board meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. on a motion by Becca Grassel, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge. Motion carried.  

JASON WHITE

Chair

SARAH SWENSON

Business Manager

Published once on August 24, 2023, at the total approximate cost of $165.75 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

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The Woonsocket Development Corporation would like to announce that the mural they have been raising funds for has now been started. Local artist, Kenzee Schafer, has started painting the mural on the long building on the north end of Dumont Avenue across the street to the east of Lake Prior. According to Gay Swenson, President of the Woonsocket Development Corporation, “The mural will be of Lake Prior over a hundred years ago, when the town had its first major [population] boom. While the painting is from long before colored photos, the mural will be anything but. The building will feature many bright colors and rich blues, but will include the major buildings of the time and a festival over the water with different boats and even some fishing. There will also be many other elements that will truly make the mural belong to Woonsocket, the town with the beautiful lake.”

Swenson reported that the mural fund is at $24,072.84 right now. There is still $6,000 needed to be raised. Anyone who would like to help can send their donation to Gay Swenson, 23020 397th Ave., Woonsocket, SD 57385. Thank you goes out to everyone who has already donated to make this mural a reality.

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

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