Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 8:51 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 Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the minutes from the August 20th meeting, as presented. Motion carried. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Peterson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

CITIZEN COMMENT

No public was in attendance for comment.

REPORTS AND BILLS

Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $2,698,738.44

Register of Deeds $1,950.00

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

  August Payroll before Deductions:

Commissioners $6,465.24

Auditor $9,364.88

Treasurer $9,719.16

States Attorney $11,200.86

Courthouse $4,621.98

Assessor $10,843.23

Register of Deeds $9,649.60

Sheriff $19,882.96

Public Welfare $1,847.88

Ambulance $1,302.90

Extension Office $3,545.35

Weed $3,833.09

Drainage $193.77

Planning and Zoning $129.18

Road and Bridge $42,816.33

E-911 $202.98

Emergency Management $750.39

Sobriety Testing $203.02

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance $25,169.66

AFLAC, Insurance $2,004.38

South Dakota Retirement System, Retirement $10,555.10

Delta Dental, Insurance $1,109.00

Small Business, Insurance $51.00

Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $1,000.96

BEAM, Insurance $318.28

Cincinnati Insurance Co., Insurance $492.89

EMC National Life Company, Insurance $469.39

Colonial Life, Insurance $126.30

First National Bank, Tax Liability $19,377.26

First National Bank of Omaha, Direct Deposit Fee $27.56

Accounts Management, Employee Garnishment $43.50

A-OX Welding, Supplies $156.23

Amazon Business Capital Service, Supplies $419.03

Arrowwood Resort & Conference, Travel Expense $119.72

AT&T Mobility, Utilities $407.12

Beadle County Sheriff, Jail Fees $285.00

Bound Tree, Supplies $419.73

Brooks Oil Company, Supplies $4,065.75

Brosz Engineering Inc., Services $10,705.00

Todd O. Brueske Construction, Rentals $275.00

Butler Equipment Co., Supplies $1,169.88

Central Electric Co-op, Utilities $376.55

City of Woonsocket, Utilities $105.97

Marshall & Swift, LLC, Res. Cost Handbook and Est. $2,331.10

D&L Service, Repairs $15.00

Dakota Counseling – Stepping Stones, Quarterly Support $625.00

State of South Dakota, Blood Draw $80.00

South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Teletype Services July 2024-December 2024 $2,340.00

Express Stop, Fuel $24.22

Forestburg Farmers Elevator Co., Supplies $15,790.52

Fleet Pride Heavy Duty Parts, Supplies $734.28

First National Bank Omaha, Supplies $247.89

Elaine Hilton, Blood Draw $80.00

City of Huron, Teletype Services $770.00

J&P Roofing Systems Inc., Roof Repair $57,980.70

KO’S Pro Service, Oil Change $69.48

Douglas Miiller, Ravenna Township Project $483.60

Napa Central, Supplies $362.17

Robert R. Nelson, Indigent Medical $54,404.29

Northern Truck Equipment, Supplies $4,305.60

Northern Pipe Fittings Inc., Supplies $12,320.00

Office Peeps Inc., Supplies $237.53

Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Services Fees July 2024 $798.55

Premier Equipment, Supplies $20.08

Redwood Toxicology, Blood Test $116.00

Runnings, Supplies $171.11

Sanborn County Ambulance, Meals $22.27

Santel Communications, Utilities $1,217.27

South Dakota LTAP, Dues $125.00

South Dakota Association of County Officials, MOD and Preservation $42.00

South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, Liability and Property Insurance $65,629.53

Spencer Quarries, Ravenna Township Project $891.19

State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $78,005.24

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $760.93

Tech Solutions, Utilities $3,039.98

Upland Hutterian Colony, Ravenna Township Project $8,228.80

Verizon, Utilities $2,372.66

Waste Management, Utilities $110.21

Woony Foods, Supplies $12.50

WW Tire Service, Supplies $1,590.00

Xcel Energy, Utilities $44.08

HIGHWAY

Stacy Mendenhall and Sheri Kogel, Highway Department, met with the board. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer to authorize the signature for agreement with the State of South Dakota for the Bridge Improvement Grant for bridge #56-030-171. Motion carried. 

HIGHWAY FIVE-YEAR PLAN

The five-year plan was presented at a public meeting. Public in attendance were Stacy Mendenhall and Sheri Kogel, Highway Department; County Commissioners; Kami Moody, County Auditor; Scott Alexander, Warren Township; Don Klinkner, Benedict Township; and Earl Hinricher, Jackson Township. County five-year plan was presented but approved by the board on the 20th day of August.

ADOPT BUDGET FOR 2025

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve Resolution 2024-22, Adoption of Annual Budget for Sanborn County, South Dakota. Motion carried. 

RESOLUTION #2024-22

ADOPTION OF ANNUAL 

BUDGET FOR SANBORN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

WHEREAS, (7-21-5 thru 13), SDCL provides that the Board of County Commissioners shall each year prepare a Provisional Budget of all contemplated expenditures and revenues of the County and all its institutions and agencies for such fiscal year, and,

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners did prepare a Provisional Budget and cause same to be published by law, and,

WHEREAS, due and legal notice has been given to the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for the consideration of such Provisional Budget and all changes, eliminations and additions have been made thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that such Provisional Budget as amended and all its purposes, schedules, appropriations, amounts, estimates and all matters therein set forth, shall be approved and adopted as THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURES for Sanborn County, South Dakota, and all its institutions and agencies for calendar year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 and the same is hereby approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Sanborn County, South Dakota, this 10th day of September, 2024.  The Annual Budget so adopted is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the county auditor of Sanborn County, South Dakota.  The accompanying taxes are levied by Sanborn County for the year January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. 

BOARD OF COUNTY 

COMMISSIONERS

of Sanborn County, 

South Dakota

/s/ Jeff

Ebersdorfer, 

Steve Larson,

Paul Larson,

Gary Blindauer,

Duane Peterson

ATTEST: 

/s/ Kami Moody,

County Auditor

County Tax Levy for General Fund is $2,103,960 for 2.701 per $1,000 valuation.

Road and Bridge Levy is $623,261 for .800 per $1,000 valuation.

As of September 10, 2024, these levies have not been approved by the Department of Revenue. 

OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to accept the quote from Total Epoxy to finish the floor for the addition at the 4-H building. Motion carried. 

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to enter executive session at 10:15 a.m. for personnel matters. Motion carried. Ebersdorfer declared the end of executive session at 10:26 a.m.

Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the new rate of 67 cents per mile for mileage reimbursement, as the county’s current policy reads that they follow the state rate. This will be effective October 1, 2024. Motion carried. 

In accordance with SDCL 28-13-41, Sanborn County had nine people receiving poor relief for the month of August.

A claim was submitted for the courthouse roof, and the insurance check arrived. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the automatic supplement to the Courthouse budget Repairs line #161-425 for $15,579.07, to help cover the cost of the repair. Motion carried. 

A notice of Air Quality Operating Permit from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources was also presented to the board for review.

There being no further business before the board, motion by Peterson, seconded by S. Larson, to adjourn the meeting at 11:51 a.m. Motion carried. 

The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Kami Moody

Sanborn County Auditor Jeff Ebersdorfer

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County

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The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on September 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Woonsocket School. Members attending: Jason White, Lisa Snedeker, and Todd Olinger. Becca Grassel and Rikki Ohlrogge were absent. Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Sarah Jensen, Jason Bruce, Brooke King, Armondo Rodriguez, Darin Schmiedt, and Sarah Swenson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 

On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved the meeting agenda. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular board meeting held on August 12, 2024, were approved as presented on a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger. Motion carried. 

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the claims presented and the August 2024 financial report as follows:  Motion carried.

GENERAL FUND, Beginning balance: $970,192.94: Add receipts: Taxes $2,036.81; Interest $5,513.74; Other local $0.00; State $133,162.00; Federal $17,749.00. Total to be accounted for: $1,128,654.49; less disbursements, $66,020.79; Cash balance: $1,062,633.70; less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $110,715.50; plus accounts receivable $17,219.36; Fund Balance: $969,137.56.

CAPITAL OUTLAY, Beginning balance: $2,732,681.93; Add receipts: Taxes $623.93; Interest $4,007.29; Other local $125.00; Federal $0.00. Total to be accounted for: $2,737,438.15; less disbursements $260,050.39; Cash balance: $2,477,387.76; less accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $2,477,387.76.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, Beginning balance: $549,905.10; Add receipts: Taxes $373.55; Other local $0.00; State $0.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $550,278.65; less disbursements $2,805.29; Cash balance: $547,473.36; Less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $41,238.96; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $506,234.40.

FOOD SERVICE, Beginning balance: $55,258.67; Add receipts: Interest $73.37; Adult receipts $0.00; Pupil receipts $10,153.27; Other local $0.00; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $65,485.31; less disbursements $1,834.66; Cash balance: $63,650.65; Less contracts/accounts payable $10,394.20; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $53,256.45.   

ENTERPRISE FUND #53, Beginning balance: $39,538.39; Add receipts: Student Tuition $20,495.00; Other local $0.00; Total to be accounted for:  $60,033.39; less disbursements $17,581.35; Cash balance: $42,452.04; Less contracts/accounts payable $8,154.77; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $34,297.27. 

TRUST AND AGENCY, Beginning balance: $28,744.63; Add receipts: Interest $35.40; Pupil activities $444.00; Other local $43.25; Total to be accounted for: $29,267.28; less disbursements $1,368.00; Fund balance $27,899.28.

Salaries and benefits for the month of August 2024 were as follows:

General Fund: $148,744.26   

Special Education: $42,010.18

Food Service: $10,394.20

Enterprise #53: $23,940.25

GENERAL FUND

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, ELEMENTARY SUPPLIES $3,694.59

AMERICAN TIME, CLOCKS (3) $569.26

ARROWWOOD, LODGING – AD CONFERENCE $116.45

ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARD OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ASBSD CONVENTION FEES (FOUR MEMBERS) $970.10

AT&T, CELL PHONE $187.50

BARTON’S HEATING & COOLING LLC, FREON – MAINTENANCE $1,127.83

BROOKS OIL, TANK MAINTENANCE/REPAIR $471.00

CHS, PROPANE – PREK BUILDING $70.00

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, WATER SERVICE $109.88

COUNCIL ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS IN SOUTH DAKOTA, FALL WORKSHOP 2024 $20.00

CRANDON CONSULTING, LLC, PROGRAM SUPPORT/TRANSITION $2,000.00

DB ELECTRIC, BALLAST-SHOP CORD – MAINTENANCE $544.75

DECKER EQUIPMENT, SLIDE LATCH, COVER PLATE, AND KEEPER $68.75

EMC INSURANCE, COMMERCIAL AUTO $30.00

EXPRESS 2, GAS $159.89

EXPRESS STOP, GAS $462.13

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, ELEMENTARY SUPPLIES $156.83

GOPHER SPORTS, S+H – MEDICINE BALLS $88.83

HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS INC., VOLLEYBALL BALL CART $2,015.45

HURON WELDING, REPAIR DOORS AND BRACKETS $595.50

[IMPREST FUND:

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT, CROSS COUNTRY FEE $50.00

US POST OFFICE, STAMPS (600) $438.00

TOTAL IMPREST CLAIMS: $488.00]

JAMES VALLEY NURSERY, LAWN SUMMER WEED CONTROL $381.72

K&D BUSING INC.,  CONTRACTED BUSING $17,619.96

LEHR, DAVE, TECH SERVICE FEE $175.00

MENARDS, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $1,045.25

NAPA AUTO PARTS, BELT – EXHAUST FAN $53.98

NASCO, STEM SUPPLIES – ESSER $1,578.93

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, ELECTRIC SERVICES $3,847.47

PETTY CASH, POSTAGE EXPENSE $43.54

POPPLERS MUSIC, VOCAL MUSIC $38.70

READ TO THEM, ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK – ESSER $3,468.00

RIDDELL-ALL AMERICAN SPORTS, FOOTBALL SHOULDER PADS $444.95

RUNNINGS SUPPLY, INC., FENCE SUPPLIES, CABLE CUTTER, HANDLE $217.27

SANBORN WEEKLY JOURNAL, PUBLICATIONS $129.72

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICE $172.95

SCHOLASTIC, ELEMENTARY BOOKS $366.74

SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS, SDASBO ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE $100.00

SHERATON, LODGING – ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARD OF SOUTH DAKOTA, CONFERENCE $1,080.00

TRAINING ROOM, TAPE CUTTERS AND QUENCH GUM $63.79

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, SWIS APP – BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE $400.00

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN, GARBAGE SERVICE $676.10

WOONY FOODS, FOOD – SUPPLIES $259.69

Fund Total: $46,110.50

CAPITAL OUTLAY

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, COPIER LEASE $1,083.54

AMKOTA, MATERIALS – DAYCARE BUILDING ADDITION $1,756.21

C. EAGLE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, CTE ADDITION – PAY REQUEST #7 $358,551.61

CENGAGE LEARNING INC., AG CURRICULUM $7,392.00

DAKOTA PRO STRIPING & IRRIGATION, RESTRIPE PARKING LOT $1,938.78

DRAMSTADS REFRIGERATION, WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR $10,520.75

ELITE SPORTWEAR LP, FOOTBALL CHEER UNIFORMS $646.80

KOCH-HAZARD ARCHITECTS, CTE ADDITION – ARCHITECT FEES $4,343.40

MACK METAL SALES, WELDING BOOTH TABLES – ESSER $7,819.20

MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, DRAFTING CABINETS – ESSER $7,199.00

SCHMIEDT, DARIN, PREK BUILDING ADDITION $11,560.00

Fund Total: $412,811.29

SPECIAL EDUCATION

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, HEADPHONES $107.74

AVERA ST. LUKES, CLIENT SERVICES $649.40

KING, BROOKE, REIMBURSE – SPED SUPPLIES $15.58

TEACHER DIRECT, SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES $530.90

Fund Total: $1,303.62

ENTERPRISE FUND #53

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, PREK BOOKS/CURRICULUM $378.25

EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, FOOD $55.76

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, FOOD $1,972.65

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICE $46.97

SHERWIN WILLIAMS, PAINT SUPPLIES – BIRTH-TO-4 PREK BUILDING $822.28

TEACHER DIRECT, PREK4 SUPPLIES $100.54

WOONY FOODS, FOOD $487.74

Fund Total: $3,864.19

Checking Account Total: $464,089.60 

FOOD SERVICE                            

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, FLOOR MAT – KITCHEN $31.40

BUHLS DRY CLEANING, LAUNDRY SERVICE $7.15

EARTHGRAINS/BIMBO BAKERIES, FOOD $80.78

EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, FOOD $359.19

EDUCATIONAL BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY, 12 MONTH SUPPORT $450.00

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, FOOD $490.80

LARSON, JOSH, MELONS $36.00

MIDWEST FIRE & SAFETY, KITCHEN SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION $660.00

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, FOOD AND SUPPLIES $12,238.50

WOONY FOODS, FOOD $11.83

Fund Total: $14,365.65

Checking Account Total: $14,365.65

CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CHESS BOARDS $59.80

Fund Total: $59.80

Checking Account Total: $59.80

Sarah Swenson gave the financial report. The school is waiting to receive one more property and liability insurance quote. 

Mr. Weber updated that Ty Ziebart and Todd Olinger and John and Sarah Olinger donated beef to the school lunch program. The Board would like to extend a big thank you for their generous contributions! Mr. Weber went over the Strategic Planning which was discussed back in June. Goals have been set and administration will be updating the Board on progress throughout the year. Mr. Weber updated that he had discussions with all high school classes regarding homecoming week and being respectful. Mr. Weber stated that the high school students would be participating in the Class Wars on Wednesday night with pizza being provided by the Woonsocket Boosters. 

Mr. Rodriguez reported that attendance has been good for the first few weeks of school. Mr. Rodriguez updated that the school had started using a new behavior tracking app.

Mrs. Jensen updated that some students had artwork displayed at the South Dakota State Fair. Their work was submitted last year by Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. Jensen updated that students will be using FastBridge again this year. Students will begin group work after conferences. Flu shot clinic will be put on by Horizon on October 9th. 

Mrs. King updated that OT needs have been scheduled and started. 

Mr. Bruce updated that the bus routes are going well. Mr. Bruce also updated that the kitchen is running very smoothly, and they are very appreciative of the beef donations that have been received. 

Mr. Schmiedt gave an update to the Board on the Agriculture program. In Ag I, he has 21 students, Ag II (Mechanics) – four students, Ag III (Construction) – 11 students, Ag IV – 17 students, Ag Business – 18 students. Mr. Schmiedt stated that there are currently 25 FFA members but a few more may join before their first meeting, which is October 1st. Mr. Schmiedt is taking some students to De Smet on September 12th for land judging. 

On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved Eternal Security Products, LLC to add two access doors with Key Fobs for $7,821.66. Motion carried.

On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved RFP #18 in the amount of $9,889.76 for an Electrical Turn on Switch terminal (goes with Emergency Shut off switch) in the new CTE addition. Motion carried.

On a motion made by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Todd Olinger, the Board approved to authorize resolution #2025-1 tax levy request to the county auditor:

AG – $1.197/$1,000 of valuation;

OO – $2.679/$1,000 of valuation;

OTH – $5.544/$1,000 of valuation;

General Fund Opt-Out – $0;

Special Education – $1.488/$1,000 of valuation;

Capital Outlay – $800,000.00;

Bond Redemption – $0.

Motion carried.

On a motion made by Todd Olinger, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved 2024-25 Woonsocket School Strategic Plan. Motion carried.

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved an executive session for personnel reasons SDCL1-25-2(1) – out at 7:15 p.m. – in at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried.

With no further business to come before the Board, the September 9, 2024, regular school board meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. on a motion by Todd Olinger, with a second by Lisa Snedeker. Motion carried. 

JASON WHITE 

Chair                                             

SARAH SWENSON

Business Manager

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