Tami Ziebart, CAA, Director of Equalization, lists the following Sanborn County Real Estate Property to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners:

American Legion Post #29 (Upstairs of City Hall) W 75’ of Lots 13-18 BLK 30 Woonsocket 

Artesian Volunteer Fire Department S95.2’ of Outlot 1 Thaxter’s 2nd Addn Artesian

Horizon Health Care W85’ of Lots 21-24 BLK 22 OP Woonsocket 

Sanborn County Soil & Water Conservation District Lots 1-4 BLK 19 OP Woonsocket 

1-7 BLK 20 OP Woonsocket 

Town & Country Fire Protection Association E/2 S/2 Lot 9, E/2 Lot 10 and Lots 11-12 BLK 23 Woonsocket 

Woonsocket Development Corporation Lots 4-6 BLK 29 OP Woonsocket  

Bonney Cemetery 2 Acres in E/2 E/2 SE/4 8-108-60 Floyd Township

Dakota River View Cemetery Association 1/8th Sec Line Between E ½ and W ½ of SW/4 1-106-61 Logan

Farwell Methodist Cemetery  1 ½ acres in NW/4 25-105-59 Ravenna Township 

First Lutheran Church Lots 1-4 BLK 3 Thaxter’s 1st Addn Artesian  

Forestburg Lutheran Church Lots 16-18 BLK 14 Forestburg 

Letcher Cemetery S/2 SE/4 SE/4 16-105-61 (10 Acres) Letcher Township 

Letcher Community Church Lots 2 and 3 BLK 20 L&C Addn Letcher 

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Lots 19-24 BLK 5 Dunn’s Addn Woonsocket 

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery 13.93 Acres in NE/4 4-106-59 Diana Township 

Prairie Home Cemetery 3 Acres in SW/4 NW/4 9-105-60 Butler Township 

Silver Creek Cemetery 1 Acre NW Corner of SW/4 15-107-61 Silver Creek Township 

1½ Acres in SW Corner of NW/4 15-107-61 Silver Creek Township 

Southern Baptists (Prairie Community Baptist Church) Lots 13-18 BLK 52 OP Woonsocket 

Spirit of Faith Church Lots 15-24 BLK 43 OP Woonsocket 

St. Charles Catholic Church, St. Anthony Church and Brisbine Cemetery Lots 3-6 BLK 7, 1 Square Acre in SW/4 20-108-59, Lot B in Lot 1 NW/4 20-108-59 Afton Township 

St. Scholastic Catholic Cemetery S/2 S/2 SE/4 SE/4 16-105-61 (10 Acres) Letcher Township 

St. Wilfrid Catholic Cemetery  10.10 Acres in SW/4 Exc W90’ 21-107-62 Woonsocket Township                                  

St. Wilfrid Church and Residence Lots 1-12 Inc BLK 108 1st Addn Woonsocket 

Talley Family Cemetery 1.80 Acres in NE/4 6-107-60

Trinity Lutheran Cemetery 2.93 Acres in NW Corner of NW/4 33-105-62 Elliott Township 

Trinity Lutheran Church 1.39 Acres in SW/4 28-105-62 Elliott Township 

Upland Cemetery BLK 1 Graves 1-90 in NW/4 of NE/4 (.12A) 25-105-60 Butler Township 

Warren Cemetery 5 Acres in NE corner of NE/4 2-108-62 Warren Township 

ARTESIAN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY – 2024, 

PO Box 104

W92’ and E50’ Less W51’ of E95’ Lots 20-24 BLK 6 OP Artesian 

E/2 Lots 6-12 BLK 5 OP Artesian  

E75’ of Lots 13-16 BLK 6 OP Artesian 

Lots 7-8 BLK 4 Thaxter’s 1st Addn Artesian

Lots 1-2 BLK 11 N Diana Artesian 

S120’ of E120’ of Outlot 3 and Outlot 5 Thaxter’s 2nd Addn Artesian 

Lots 1, 2 and 4 of Wetland Subdivision in SE/4 17-106-59 Diana Township 

Commencing at SW Corner of NW/4 9-106-59, Then N47 Rods, Then E36 Rods, Then S14 Rods, Then E44 Rods to ¼ line, Then S33 Rods to ½ Section Line, Then W80 Rods to Beginning 

W140’ of Lot 2 and All Lot 3 BLK 1 Dowdell’s Addn Artesian

Outlot 4 in Thaxter’s 2nd Addn Artesian 

N100’ of Lot 11 BLK 1 Dowdell’s Addn Artesian 

W15’ of Lots 11-12 BLK 4 OP Artesian

LETCHER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY – 2024, 

PO Box 143

Plat of Lot A Being a Part of Lot 15 BLK 9 and Unplatted Strip Lying West of BLK 9 Letcher  

Blk 1 OP Letcher 

Lots 1-4 BLK 2 OP Letcher 

W/2 of Lot 6 BLK 3 Ryan & Co 1st Addn Letcher 

Lots 7-9 BLK 9 OP Letcher 

Lots A-B-C BLK 1 Edmunds Addn Letcher 

Lot B NW/4 SE/4 15-105-61 

Lots 1-6 BLK 5 OP Letcher 

Lots 7-12 BLK 4 OP Letcher  

Outlot 1 Less Outlot 1-A Race Track Addn SW/4 SW/4 15-105-61  

Lot L-1 Together with Access Road and Pipeline Easement in SE/4 NE/4 15-105-61 

Lot L-2 in SE4/ NE/4 15-105-61 

Lot 12 Exc S61’ and Lot 13 Exc S62’ and Lots 14-16 BLK 9 OP Letcher 

Lots 24-27 BLK 18 OP Letcher 

Lots 1-2 BLK 18 OP Letcher 

A Strip of Land 33.5’ x 200’ N of Lots 5-12 BLK 2 C & S Addn Letcher 

Unplatted Part of NE/4 SE/4 15-105-61  

WOONSOCKET CITY OWNED PROPERTY – 2024, 

PO Box 456

W25’ Lot 3 and Lot 4 SW Court Addn Woonsocket 

Lots 12-15 BLK 38 OP Woonsocket  

W75’ Lots 13-18 BLK 30 OP Woonsocket 

N42’ of E30’ of W100’ Lots 13-18 BLK 30 OP Woonsocket 

N42’ of E37’ Lots 13-18 BLK 30 OP Woonsocket  

Blks 35, 36 and 37 Exc N92’ of Lots 13-16 BLK 37 OP Woonsocket  

Lots 16-23 and Strip 66’ Wide E of Lot 23 BLK 38 OP Woonsocket 

Lots 10-11 BLK 38 OP Woonsocket 

N92’ of Lots 13-16 BLK 37 OP Woonsocket 

Lots 13-20 Inc BLK 18 OP Woonsocket 

Lot 8 and N/2 and W/2 of the S/2 Lot 9 and W/2 of Lot 10 BLK 23 OP Woonsocket 

BLK 32 and Lots 1-3 BLK 33 OP Woonsocket 

Lots 18-20 and N75’ of Lots 21-24 BLK 33 OP Woonsocket 

Lots 16-17 BLK 39 OP Woonsocket 

Lots 32-33 BLK 39 OP Woonsocket                                                                                                                                 

Blk 40 OP Woonsocket 

Blk 45 OP Woonsocket 

Lot A of North View Addn Woonsocket 

Lot 1 of North View Addn Woonsocket 

Lot 2 of North View Addn Woonsocket 

Lot 3 of North View Addn Woonsocket  

N22’ Lots 13-15 Inc BLK 29 OP Woonsocket 

N125’ of E105’ of BLK 10 Dunn’s Addn Woonsocket

BLK 3 and E/2 BLK 4 OP Woonsocket 

E/2 BLK 7 and Blk 8 OP Woonsocket 

W/2 BLK 4 OP Woonsocket 

BLK 14 OP Woonsocket

Outlot S and Outlot L in SE/4 28-107-62 

Lot 7 BLK 23 OP Woonsocket 

5.6 Acres in SW/4 21-107-62 

S200’ of W250’ of Outlot 1 in SW/4 21-107-62 

7.9 Acres in SW/4 21-107-62 + W90’ of St Wilfrid’s Cemetery (1.6A) 

11.52A in SW/4 21-107-62 (Eventide Cemetery)  

SANBORN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY – 2024  

Artesian City 

Lots 19-24 Inc BLK 1 OP Artesian 

Letcher City 

Lots 1-5 BLK 8 OP Letcher

Lots 9-12 Inc BLK 2 C & S Addn Letcher

Woonsocket City 

Blk 31 OP Woonsocket    

Lots 19-22 BLK 23 OP Woonsocket 

Irregularly Shaped Parcel Less S475’ Additional Outlots NE/4 NE/4 28-107-62  

S475’ in Irregularly Shaped Parcel in NE/4 NE/4 28-107-62 Additional Outlots 

Lots 8-9 Whiting’s Addn Woonsocket   

Lot M Whiting’s Addn Woonsocket

Afton

17’ W Side ROW NW/4 20-108-59

17’ W Side ROW SW/4 20-108-59

Butler Township 

2 Acres in SE/4 11-105-60 (on south side of ROW, a strip 150’ x 240’ W of river and 150’ x 240’ E of river)  

Diana Township 

17’ Off West and North Side Sec 16 and 1.68A in NW Corner of NW/4 16-106-59 HWY ROW 

Jackson Township 

SW/4 24-108-61  

Logan Township 

Lot A in E/2 NE/4 Less Lot H-1 2-106-61 

Lots 12-13 and Lot A of Lot 15 BLK 11 FV 

Ravenna Township 

4.01 Acres ROW off East Side of E/2 17-105-59   

Union Township 

17’ Strip off East Side SE/4 SE/4 28-106-60 (ROW on Highway 37   Book 21X Page 93    12/3/1937)

SANBORN CENTRAL – SCHOOL DISTRICT # 55-5 2024

Forestburg Property

Lot A of CA Olson’s 1st Addn A Subdivision of an Unplatted Portion of E/2 NE/4 2-106-61  

Lot 1 of Burrill’s Addn in W/2 NE/4 2-106-61 

WOONSOCKET 

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 

DISTRICT #55-4 2024 

Lots 1-3 and E/2 Lot 4 Exc N46’ Lot 4 Exc H1 (.60) 21-107-62 

Outlot G in SW/4 21-107-62 

S50’ of Lots 13-18, Lots 19-24 BLK 108, BLK 109, Lots 1-2 BLK 110 1st Addn in SE/4 21-107-62  

Lots 11-12 BLK 106, Lots 1-12 BLK 107 1st Addn and Outlot 14 Woonsocket (LAND) 

N92’ Lots 13-18 Inc BLK 108 1st Addn Woonsocket  

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Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with Chairman Jeff Ebersdorfer presiding. Present were Steve Larson, Earl Hinricher, Gary Blindauer, and Duane Peterson.  Auditor Kami Moody was also present. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the minutes from January 21 meeting, as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the agenda as amended by removing Lori Cowman from the agenda due to road conditions. Motion carried.

CITIZEN INPUT: 

No public was in attendance for input.

REPORTS AND BILLS: 

Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $2,691,038.71

Register of Deeds $2,073.50

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

  Payroll before Deductions:

Commissioner $6,454.87

Auditor $9,824.08

Treasurer $10,248.14

States Attorney $6,274.54

Courthouse $4,841.91

Assessor $10,935.36

Register of Deeds $10,061.20

Sheriff $20,689.28

Public Welfare $1,945.29

Ambulance $2,157.30

Extension $2,078.86

Weed $4,164.53

Planning & Zoning $129.18

Road & Bridge $44,702.50

E-911 $210.99

Emergency Management $711.46

Sobriety $211.00

First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,735.77

Accounts Management, Employee Garnishment $43.50

First National Bank Omaha, Direct Deposit $27.56

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance $24,958.44

AFLAC, Insurance $2,051.74

BEAM, Insurance $517.94

South Dakota Retirement System, Retirement $10,950.84

Delta Dental, Insurance $1,216.60

Small Business, Insurance $25.00

Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $50.00

Cincinnati Insurance Co., Insurance $492.89

Colonial Life, Insurance $126.30

First National Bank, Tax Liability $16,432.58

AT&T Mobility, Utilities $447.20

Avera Queen of Peace, Drug Tests $73.20

Brooks Oil Company, Fuel $103.50

Butler Equipment, Supplies $2,690.78

City of Woonsocket, Utilities $127.88

Walter Cope, Refund Fees – 605 Drive $31.64

Express Stop, Fuel $10.03

First National Bank Omaha, Fuel $13.39

Horizon Health Care, Drug Tests $160.00

Huron Ambulance Service, Medical – Dusty Kokesh $312.22

Lewis Family Drug, Medical – Dusty Kokesh $28.09

Mac’s Hardware Store, Supplies $23.98

Menard’s – Mitchell, Supplies $206.89

Mid-State Organized Crime, Dues $100.00

Napa Central, Supplies $7.74

National Sheriff’s Association, Membership Dues $125.00

Office Peeps Inc., Supplies $602.01

Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Services Fees February 2025 $578.47

Pilcher Law Firm, Prof, LLC, Supplies $104.79

Quadient Finance USA Inc., Postage $2,000.00

Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Blood Test $116.00

Runnings Supply Co., Supplies $105.76

Sand Creek Archery, Share of Propane $195.24

South Dakota Department of Transportation, Services $3,373.43

State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $28,683.35

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $872.96

Transource Truck & Equipment, Supplies $168.58

Verizon, Utilities $40.04

Williams Musical & Office Equipment, New Cash Register $780.00

HIGHWAY: 

Stacey Mendenhall and Sheri Kogel, Highway Department, met with the board. There was discussion on the Pudge Pit for gravel purposes. Motion by Hinricher, seconded by Larson, to enter into agreement with the State Department of Transportation for a joint power’s agreement. Motion carried. 

Motion by Hinricher, seconded by Blindauer, to sign Resolution 2025-4 for County Weight Limit Resolution. Motion carried. 

SANBORN COUNTY WEIGHT LIMIT ENFORCEMENT 

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION # 2025-4

WHEREAS, excessive loads can be detrimental to our highways, and

WHEREAS, the Sanborn County Board of County Commissioners, desires to protect existing Sanborn County Highways, ultimately saving tax dollars and,

WHEREAS, the Sanborn County Board of County Commissioners, desire the enforcement of weight limitations on Sanborn County Roads as set forth and posted by the Sanborn County Highway Superintendent, when the superintendent deems it necessary.

NOW therefore to be resolved;

WHEREAS, the limits on Sanborn County Highways shall be set as 80,000 pounds gross weight for any vehicle or combination of vehicles and a maximum truck speed of 40 miles per hour, on County Road, 09-O (397th Ave – Mt Vernon Oil).

That the South Dakota Highway Patrol is and hereby is authorized and requested to enforce weight limitations on Sanborn County Roads. 

Be it further resolved that the penalty for the violation of the load restrictions shall be as set forth in SDCL 32-22-55.

Vote of Sanborn County Commissioners: AYE 5, NAY 0.

Dated this 4th day of March, 2025 at Woonsocket, South Dakota.

/s/ Jeff

Ebersdorfer, 

Chairman of Sanborn 

County Commission

ATTEST:

/s/ Kami Moody, 

Sanborn County Auditor

9:30 a.m. – Hot Patch Mix

• Asphalt Paving – $70 to $80

• Commercial Asphalt – $73

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Larson, to accept both bids presented. Motion carried.

9:35 a.m. – Patch Overlay 

• Commercial Asphalt – $108

• Asphalt Paving – $84.48

Motion by Larson, seconded by Peterson, to accept the Asphalt Paving bid. Motion carried.

9:40 a.m. – Seal Coating

• Road Guy Construction – $421,382.00 total / $35,115.17 per mile

• Bituminous Paving – $411,400.00 total / $34,283.33 per mile

• Midwest Coatings – $615,296.00 total / $51,274.67 per mile

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Hinricher, to accept the Bituminous Paving bid. Motion carried.

9:45 a.m. – Crane Work 

• Hallaway Construction – Bid was placed with a breakdown of equipment use and labor costs.

Motion by Hinricher, seconded by Peterson, to accept the Hallaway Construction bid. Bid breakdown is available in the Auditor’s office for viewing purposes. Motion carried.

MARIA SCHWADER, LEGISLATIVE AUDIT

Schwader was present to give the commissioners the final report from the 2022 and 2023 audit. Motion by Hinricher, seconded by Peterson, to approve the audit report presented by Legislative Audit. Motion carried. 

LORI COWMAN, DISTRICT III

Due to weather conditions, Cowman was unable to make it to the meeting. Cowman has rescheduled. 

BURN BAN – RESOLUTION 2025-3

At the request of the local fire departments, a motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to accept Resolution 2025-3 to enforce a Sanborn County Burn Ban, effective immediately. Motion carried. 

DECLARE A FIRE DANGER EMERGENCY IN SANBORN COUNTY AND TO PROHIBIT OPEN BURNING

WHEREAS, the Sanborn County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to SDCL 7-18A-8, is authorized to adopt emergency measures for the preservation of the public peace and safety, and

WHEREAS, the Sanborn County Board of Commissioners adopted ordinance 2023-10, to regulate open burning procedures and requirements, and

WHEREAS, the Sanborn County Board of Commissioners has determined that because of extremely dry conditions a fire danger emergency now exists within Sanborn County, now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Sanborn County Board of Commissioners that a “FIRE DANGER EMERGENCY” be declared and that all open burning of any substance shall be prohibited within Sanborn County, excluding incorporated municipalities, until rescinded by the Sanborn County Commission,

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to SDCL 7-18A-2 and SDCL 22-6-2(2) the penalty for violating this resolution shall include a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars for each violation.  

Roll call vote: S. Larson, aye; Hinricher, aye; Blindauer, aye; Peterson, aye; Ebersdorfer, aye.

APPROVED this 4th day of March, 2025, by the Sanborn County Commission in regular session at Woonsocket, South Dakota.

/s/ Jeff

Ebersdorfer, 

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County

Commission      

ATTEST: 

/s/ Kami Moody, 

Sanborn County Auditor                                                                             

UPDATING HANDBOOK

Motion by Hinricher, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the changes made to the Personnel Handbook in Section III. Motion carried.

OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD:

Planning & Zoning minutes from March 3 were reviewed, discussed, and approved.

There being no further business before the board, motion by Larson, seconded by Hinricher, to adjourn the meeting at 12:02 p.m. Motion carried. 

The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.                                                                                                                                          

Kami Moody

Sanborn County Auditor

Jeff Ebersdorfer

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County                                                               

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