Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., with Vice-Chairman Steve Larson presiding. Present were 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 November 19 meeting. Motion carried.  Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Chairman Jeff Ebersdorfer entered the meeting at 9:10 a.m. to preside the meeting. 

CITIZEN COMMENT

No public was present for comment. 

REPORTS AND BILLS

Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $2,692,699.13

Register of Deeds $2,796.50

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to pay the following bills; motion carried:

Payroll before Deductions:

Commissioners $6,459.09

Auditor $9,370.24

Treasurer $9,702.21

States Attorney $11,189.43

Courthouse $4,685.32

Assessor $11,652.81

Register of Deeds $9,770.59

Sheriff $19,878.94

Public Welfare $1,846.06

Ambulance $4,098.87

Extension Office $2,904.11

Weed $3,827.64

Drainage $258.36

Planning and Zoning $0.00

Road and Bridge $39,000.82

E-911 $202.92

Emergency Management $750.24

Sobriety Testing $202.95

First National Bank of Omaha, Direct Deposit Fee $27.56

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance $25,169.66

AFLAC, Insurance $2,004.38

Beam, Insurance $485.60

Delta Dental, Insurance $1,060.00

Small Business, Insurance $51.00

Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $3,319.97

Cincinnati Insurance Co., Insurance $492.89

Colonial Life, Insurance $126.30

First National Bank Omaha, Tax Liability $19,649.69

South Dakota Retirement System, Retirement $11,997.66

Accounts Management, Employee Garnishment $43.50

Woonsocket Development, Employee Bonus $1,150.00

First National Bank, Tax Liability $1,190.02

A&G Diesel Truck Repair, Supplies $3.36

A-OX Welding, Supplies $260.33

Agtegra Co-op, Supplies $922.50

Amazon Business Capital Service, Supplies $336.21

AT&T Mobility, Utilities $447.20

Axon Enterprise INC., Tasers $2,569.60

Brian Baldwin, EMT Courses December ‘24 $150.00

Beadle County Sheriff, Jail Fees $475.00

Brooks Oil Company, Fuel $2,936.55

Brosz Engineering Inc., Services $35,600.00

Butler Equipment Co., Supplies $7,012.36

Central Electric Co-op, Utilities $58.68

City of Woonsocket, Utilities $123.16

Express 2, Fuel $109.00

First National Bank Omaha, Supplies $147.55

Hinker Trenching, Bridge Repairs $81,957.82

Huron Regional Medical Center, Jail Medical $103.40

KO’s Pro Service, Repairs $1,150.66

Lead’s Online, Supplies $1,801.00

Mac’s Hardware Store, Supplies $58.97

Menards, Supplies $299.00

Microfil Imaging Systems Inc., Register of Deeds Scanning $19,419.00

Motorola Solutions, Ambulance Tower $6,283.90

Napa Central, Supplies $165.68

Newman Signs Inc., Signs $1,402.58

Office Peeps, Supplies $49.37

Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Service Fee October ‘24 $801.81

Pheasantland Industries, Garmen, Supplies $1,692.43

Postmaster, Box Rent $732.00

Premier Equipment, Repairs $1,964.63

Ramkota Best Western, Travel $232.00

Runnings Supply, Supplies $568.58

Santel Communications, Utilities $1,210.36

Audra Scheel, Travel Expenses $111.89

South Dakota Department of Transportation, Services and Fees $2,829.59

South Dakota Association of Assessing Officers, Membership Dues $75.00

South Dakota Association of County Commissioners, Clerp – Additional $1,145.00

South Dakota Association County Highway, Dues $350.00

South Dakota Association of County Officials, Monthly Remittance $76.00

South Dakota Department of Agriculture, Dues $35.00

South Dakota Municipal League Workers Compensation, Worker Compensation Insurance $22,317.00

Spencer Quarries Inc., Supplies $232.32

State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $60,178.28

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $201.13

Tech Solutions, Tech Support $3,239.98

Thomson Reuters – West, Law Books $214.40

TranSource Truck & Equipment, Repairs $410.88

Tyler Technologies Inc., Tech Support $4,942.71

Verizon, Utilities $30.96

Waste Management, Utilities $271.30

Williams Musical & Office Equipment, Toner and Repairs $1,085.00

Xcel Energy, Utilities $82.31

BID OPENING FOR BRIDGE 56-200-153

Jamie VanZee, Brosz Engineering, was present to open the bids received for the bridge replacement of 56-200-153, located on 414th Ave, Sanborn County Road 35-O:

BX Civil & Construction $873,000.00;

Timmons Construction Inc $737,378.61;

Katzer Concrete $935,560.00;

Graves Construction $877,774.43;

Nolz Dragline and Construction $894,301.36;

Sioux Falls Construction $869,701.80.

Brosz Engineering will review all the bids received and make a recommendation to the board at the December 27th meeting.

HIGHWAY

Stacy Mendenhall and Sheri Kogel, Highway Department, met with the board. A brief overview of Township Applications, for Rural Access Infrastructure Funding, was discussed, with more discussion in January. Tractor leases for the new year were discussed. 

Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to sign the agreement for the H&H Study that is needed for 56-220-169. Motion carried. 

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to sign two easement agreements with landowners Mark and Gayle Larson for the construction of Bridge 56-209-000, located on 220th Street. Motion carried. Motion to S. Larson, seconded by Peterson, to approve the right-a-way certificate. Motion carried. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the utilities permit for this project. Motion carried.

Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the resolution to apply for the application. 

Whereas, Sanborn County wishes to submit an application(s) for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program:

Structure Number and Location:

56-209-000, 0.4 miles east and 13.0 miles north of Artesian, S.D., on 220th Street over an unnamed creek

And Whereas, Sanborn County certifies that the project(s) are listed in the county’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan;

And Whereas, Sanborn County agrees to pay the 20 percent match on the Bridge Improvement Grant funds;

And Whereas, Sanborn County hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant application(s) and any required funding commitments.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That the South Dakota Department of Transportation be and hereby is requested to accept the attached Bridge Improvement Grant application(s).

Vote of Commissioners: Yes 5, No 0.

Dated at Woonsocket, S.D., this 10th day of December, 2024.

/s/ Jeff 

Ebersdorfer, 

Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/ Kami Moody, 

County Auditor

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to submit the three following applications for consideration of award(s) for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program. Motion carried. 

Whereas, Sanborn County wishes to submit an application(s) for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program:

Structure Number and Location:

56-030-025, 7.5 miles north of Woonsocket, S.D., on 397th Ave over Sand Creek

And Whereas, Sanborn County certifies that the project(s) are listed in the county’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan;

And Whereas, Sanborn County agrees to pay the 20 percent match on the Bridge Improvement Grant funds;

And Whereas, Sanborn County hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant application(s) and any required funding commitments.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That the South Dakota Department of Transportation be and hereby is requested to accept the attached Bridge Improvement Grant application(s).

Vote of Commissioners: Yes 5, No 0.

Dated at Woonsocket, S.D., this 10th day of December, 2024.

/s/ Jeff

Ebersdorfer, 

Chairman

ATTEST:

/s/ Kami Moody, 

County Auditor

HANDBOOK UPDATE

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve Section V in the Personnel Handbook. Motion carried.

AUDRA SCHEEL, EXTENSION OFFICE

Audra Scheel was present to give her yearly report to the board of commissioners. Scheel presented numbers for the county’s 4-H, which showed growth in the 4-H program. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to enter executive session at 10:34 a.m. Motion carried. Ebersdorfer declared end of executive session at 10:40 a.m.

TAMI ZIEBART, DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION

By recommendation from the Planning & Zoning board, a motion by S. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the following plat of R1-A, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT R1 IN THE NORTH ½ OF THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 27, T 107 N R 62 W OF THE 5TH PM., CITY OF WOONSOCKET, SANBORN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. Motion carried.

The undersigned does hereby certify that the above resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Sanborn County, South Dakota, at a regular meeting held on December 10, 2024, approving the above-named plat. 

/s/ Kami Moody

Auditor,

Sanborn County

AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Motion by Peterson, seconded by P. Larson, to sign the County Health Nurse Contract with the State of South Dakota for an effective date of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Motion carried. 

OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD

Minutes from the December 2nd Planning & Zoning meeting were reviewed, discussed, and approved.

Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Blindauer, to satisfy the lien for Laurel and Janet Voorhees. Motion carried.

Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to enter executive session at 11:48 a.m. Motion carried. Ebersdorfer declared end of executive session at 12:03 p.m. 

There was discussion on Summit Carbon Solutions regarding the application that was filed with the Public Utilities Commission. There are direct comments in the application regarding Sanborn County and the setbacks that the county has in the ordinance. The board of commissioners will be filing an application for party status with the PUC to have updates readily available and testimony be able to be heard. 

Commissioner Paul Larson will be absent from the next meeting, so fellow board members took the time to thank Larson for his service to Sanborn County. Larson worked for the highway department for 38 years, and upon retirement, he became a commissioner, serving as a commissioner for 12 years. Thank you, Paul, for your service to Sanborn County. 

There being no further business before the board, motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to adjourn the meeting at 1:01 p.m. Motion carried. 

The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Kami Moody

Sanborn County Auditor

Jeff Ebersdorfer

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County                          

Published once on December 19, 2024, at the total approximate cost of $125.75 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on December 9th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were Jason White, Lisa Snedeker, Becca Grassel, Rikki Ohlrogge, and Todd Olinger. Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Sarah Jensen, Brooke King, Armondo Rodriguez, Jason Bruce, Danielle Kohlmeyer, 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 Becca Grassel, the Board approved the meeting agenda. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular board meeting held on November 11, 2024, were approved as presented on a motion by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Becca Grassel. Motion carried. 

On a motion by Becca Grassel, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge, the Board approved the claims presented and the November 2024 financial report as follows; motion carried:

GENERAL FUND, Beginning balance: $693,151.76; Add receipts: Taxes $202,848.44; Interest $3,877.62; Other local $954.12; State $136,650.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $1,037,481.94; less disbursements $254,771.41; Cash balance: $782,710.53; less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00; plus accounts receivable $148.13; Fund balance: $782,858.66.

CAPITAL OUTLAY, Beginning balance: $1,902,360.60; Add receipts: Taxes $254,464.79; Interest $2,685.55; Other local $0.00. Total to be accounted for: $2,159,510.94; less disbursements $316,021.14; Cash balance: $1,843,489.80; less accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $1,843,489.80.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, Beginning balance: $445,801.15: Add receipts: Taxes $156,116.45; Other local $0.00; State $0.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $601,917.60; less disbursements $65,132.47; Cash balance: $536,785.13; Less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $536,785.13.

FOOD SERVICE, Beginning balance: $34,898.50; Add receipts: Interest $41.47; Adult receipts $376.86; Pupil receipts $13,701.51; Other local $136.00; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $10,650.11; Total to be accounted for: $59,804.45; less disbursements $27,374.54; Cash balance: $32,429.91; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00: Fund balance: $32,429.91.

ENTERPRISE FUND #53, Beginning balance: $51,855.53; Add receipts: Pupil Receipts: $9,223.65; Other local $0.00; Total to be accounted for:  $61,079.18; less disbursements $28,928.86; Cash balance: $32,150.32; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance:  $32,150.32.

TRUST AND AGENCY, Beginning balance: $30,047.05; Add receipts: Interest $31.82; Pupil activities $4,198.00; Other local $1,499.61; Total to be accounted for: $35,776.48; less disbursements $2,512.88; Fund balance: $33,263.60.

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

General Fund: $204,906.93

Special Education:  $40,025.51

Food Service: $9,931.75

Enterprise #53: $25,999.97

GENERAL FUND                            

A-OX WELDING, WS CYLINDER LEASE (ONE YEAR) $60.95

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, PAPER – ENVELOPES – LIBRARY BOOKS $2,343.21

AT&T, CELL PHONE $86.67

BROOKS OIL, FUEL OIL $5,467.16

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, WATER SERVICE $129.36

CORE EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, ONLINE COURSE (1) $240.00

DB ELECTRIC, LED LIGHTS – EXHAUST FAN $835.38

EXPRESS 2, GAS $96.65

EXPRESS STOP, GAS $694.77

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, HOTEL – AUGUSTANA BAND FESTIVAL $1,235.93

HEGG INSURANCE, WORK COMP AUDIT PREMIUM $5,772.00

HENRIKSEN, EMILY, REIMBURSE – COACHING CLASS $35.00

HUDL GIRLS BASKETBALL/BOYS BASKETBALL – ONE YEAR LICENSE $1,550.00

[IMPREST FUND:

AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY, BAND FESTIVAL $215.00

CASH, BAND FESTIVAL MEAL MONEY $677.00

DE SMET SCHOOL, ORAL INTERP MEET $173.25

REGION V HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL, ENTRY FEE $80.00

REGION V JUNIOR HIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL, ENTRY FEE $65.00

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, POSTAGE $438.00

TOTAL BAND, MUSIC FESTIVAL AND POSTAGE IMPREST CLAIMS: $1,648.25]

INTRADO, SCHOOL MESSENGER $500.00

J.W PEPPER & SON INC., VOCAL MUSIC $42.98

JOSTENS, GRADUATION MEDALS $951.42

KO’S PRO SERVICE, OIL CHANGE – MINI BUS $247.33

LEHR, DAVE, TECH SERVICE FEE $175.00

MACK METAL SALES, SUPPLIES – SHOP CLASS $200.00

MENARDS, SHOP SUPPLIES $105.00

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, ELECTRIC SERVICE $5,784.06

SANBORN CENTRAL SCHOOL, SHARED FOOTBALL EXPENSES $3,134.05

SANBORN WEEKLY JOURNAL, PUBLICATIONS $178.23

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES $177.13

SCHLICHT, SHELLEY, REIMBURSE – GAS $80.52

SCHLICHT, SPENS, REIMBURSE – COACHING CLASS $35.00

SHERATON, LODGING – ALL-STATE CHORUS $2,145.00

SIGNATURE PLUS, FOOTBALL PLAQUES $276.00

USI EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT SALES, LAMINATING FILM $580.10

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN, GARBAGE SERVICE $426.10

WESSINGTON SPRINGS SCHOOL, SHARED FOOTBALL EXPENSES $2,372.26

WOONY FOODS, SUPPLIES $290.83

Fund Total: $37,896.34

CAPITAL OUTLAY

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

AMKOTA, MATERIALS – DAYCARE BUILDING ADDITION $4,946.03

CHAD EAGLE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, CTE ADDITION – PAY REQUEST #10 $288,614.15

INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, ELEMENTARY TABLES $3,216.71

Fund Total: $297,860.43

SPECIAL EDUCATION

AVERA ST. LUKES, CLIENT SERVICES $497.55

PEARSON EDUCATION, SPED TEST KIT – THREE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION $159.30

POTRAMENT, REBECCA, REIMBURSE – LESSON PIX SITE LICENSE $36.00

Fund Total: $692.85

ENTERPRISE FUND #53

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES $69.41

CHS, PROPANE $70.00

DB ELECTRIC, LED LIGHTS – EXHAUST FAN $95.41

EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, FOOD $67.17

EXPRESS STOP, GAS $15.97

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, FOOD $1,187.71

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES $119.88

WOONY FOODS, FOOD AND SUPPLIES $167.76

Fund Total: $1,793.31

Checking Account Total: $338,242.93

FOOD SERVICE                            

BIMBO BAKERIES USA, FOOD $125.03

BUHLS DRY CLEANING, LAUNDRY SERVICE $74.54

EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, FOOD $644.49

MORAN, HAROLD, ROLLING DOOR REPAIR $300.00

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, FOOD – Fresh Fruit and Vegetable PROGRAM – SUPPLIES $10,216.81

SPRINGS FOOD MARKET, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $1,500.91

WOONY FOODS, FOOD AND SUPPLIES $588.13

Fund Total: $13,449.91

Checking Account Total: $13,449.91

CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS

ACT, ACT TEST (10) $532.50

Fund Total: $532.50

Checking Account Total: $532.50

Sarah Swenson gave the financial report and advised that the school’s work comp audit is complete. Swenson also advised that one board member’s term will be up in June of 2025 – Rikki Ohrogge. 

Mr. Weber updated that there are committee members for the Hall of Fame and their first meeting will be in January. Mr. Weber updated that the architect the school has been working with on the CTE Building is no longer at Koch Hazard and the school has been assigned a new architect within the company. Mr. Weber updated that the Governor proposed a 1.25 percent increase for schools during her budget address. 

Mrs. Jensen updated that the elementary family fun night was a remarkable success with an 80 percent attendance rate. A special thank you to all the teachers and staff who helped put on a great evening for the students and families. Also, a special thank you to the following businesses for donating meal items: Ellweins, Dakotaland Federal Credit Union, White’s Stack Moving, and Agtegra. Lastly, thank you to the National Honor Society members for serving the meal. Mrs. Jensen updated that the elementary students are doing one-book one-school and books were sent home with students. Mrs. Jensen advised that during the in-service on December 13th Horizon Health will provide CPR, First Aid, and AED training to the staff. Staff will also be provided training on Smarter Balance Learning. Mrs. Jensen updated that there will be various Christmas activities happening during the last few weeks of school before Christmas break. 

Mr. Bruce updated that the bus routes and lunch program are going well. 

Mr. Rodriguez updated that some E-Sports rules have changed this year since it is now a sanctioned activity with South Dakota High School Activities Association. Mr. Rodriguez reported that attendance for the year is at 96.9 percent. This is up from where the school was last year. Mr. Rodriguez updated that during American Education week the students participated in various dress-up days. The Board gives a special thank you to Lisa Baruth for donating prizes for best-dressed. 

Mrs. King updated that child counts have been submitted to the state. The school has 34 IEPs. 

Mrs. Kohlmeyer was a visitor to the meeting. She presented to the Board information regarding the work she does to assist students with scholarships, dual credits, oral interpretation, and grants she applies for (and has been awarded) for her classroom. 

On a motion made by Rikki Ohlrogge, with a second by Todd Olinger, the Board approved first semester extra instruction stipends, in the amount of $500.00, for Mitch Korbel, Danielle Kohlmeyer, and Tracey Steele. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Becca Grassel, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, to approve the new Woonsocket Library material selection policy, according to HB1197. Motion carried.

On a motion made by Becca Grassel, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge, the Board approved the quote from Innovative Office Solutions for new tables/chairs in the amount of $24,765.89, for the new CTE shop classrooms. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Becca Grassel, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, to approve the updated Woonsocket School Internal Control and Procedure Policy. Motion carried.

On a motion by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Becca Grassel, the Board approved the Woonsocket School Procurement policy for school federal grants. Motion carried.

On a motion made by Becca Grassel, with a second by Todd Olinger, the Board approved RFP#20 for the Woonsocket CTE addition which consists of changing felt paper and adding an ice and water shield on the metal roof in the amount of $5,462.63. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger, to approve to advertise for bid a new Chevrolet minibus. (NOTE: The school district advertised for a bid, twice in the last three years, and has yet been able to purchase one due to high demand.) Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Becca Grassel, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge, to approve the quote from Green Eggs & Ram in the amount of $5,312.36 for projectors and wall mounts for the new CTE classrooms. Motion carried.

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Becca Grassel, the Board approved a school resolution to oppose the proposed school voucher program for the 2025 legislative session. (NOTE: The entire resolution is available in the Woonsocket School Business Office.) Motion carried. 

With no further business to come before the Board, the December 9, 2024, regular school board meeting was adjourned at 8:17 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 December 19, 2024, at the total approximate cost of $128.00 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sanborn County Board of Commissioners intends to make and adopt a supplemental budget for General Fund for the purpose of paying for the completion of the 4-H Building. Funds were received in 2023 from the 4-H leaders portion of the payment. However, construction ran into the 2024 budget year. 

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the supplemental budget will be considered and adopted by the Board on December 27, at 10:30 a.m., in the Commissioners Room in the Sanborn County Courthouse, Woonsocket, South Dakota.

Dated this 6th day of December 2024.

Kami Moody, 

Sanborn County Auditor

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