The Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding.  Other members present were:  P. Larson, Ohlrogge and S. Larson. Absent was Blindauer. Also present was Auditor Larson.  Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the minutes as presented.  Motion carried.
COUNTY NURSE
Marla Feistner, County Health Nurse, met with the board to give her quarterly report.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Supervisor/Weed Supervisor, met with the board. Jon Enfield requested an approach permit for two approaches on E/2 of Section 2 in Elliott Township on 399th Ave.  Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the permit.  Motion carried.
AUDRA SCHEEL, 4-H ADVISOR
Audra Scheel, 4-H Advisor, and Sherryl Rankin, Secretary, met with the board to report on the 4-H program in Sanborn County.  A favorable report was given with numbers being up in many categories.
PLAT
Mark Meyer, Director of Equalization, presented a plat for Jeff and Carrie Howard.  The ten acre plat presented is A Plat for Howard Plot 1, Part of SE/4 18-106-62.  By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the plat. Motion carried.
INSURANCE
Auditor Larson presented the new rates for health insurance from Avera Health Plans.  There will be a substantial savings if we move our renewal date from January 1 to December 1. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to remain with the Avera Health Plan and move our renewal date to December 1.  Motion carried.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT SITE ANALYSIS RESOLUTION
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to adopt the resolution
RESOLUTION NUMBER 13-09
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION RURAL DEVELOPMENT SITE ANALYSIS
WHEREAS the Sanborn County Board of County Commissioners is interested in the analysis of rural sites for potential development; and
WHEREAS this research is based upon various infrastructure, road and land use factors; and
WHEREAS the research may identify sites that are suitable for development according to a classification scale, ranging from “good” to “best”; and
WHEREAS granting permission for such research is not a public declaration of county support for any specific development activity or project; and
WHEREAS the cost of the research is being addressed by other sources, such as the South Dakota Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS the results of the research will be made available to the county commission and general public.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Sanborn County Commission that it authorizes Planning and Development District III to conduct the research on behalf of the county and other interested parties.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that Sanborn County officials will cooperate in providing any readily available data or information that may be needed in conducting the research.
Adopted this 5th day of November 2013.
ATTEST:
Diane Larson
Jeff
Ebersdorfer,
Chairman
Aye, 4; Nay, 0.
SUPPLEMENT SHERIFF’S BUDGET
Sheriff Fridley received a grant in the amount of $6,185.00 for video cameras in the patrol cars.  Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to supplement the Sheriff’s budget for $6,185.00. Motion carried.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to declare the courthouse closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday November 28th and November 29th..    The janitor will be doing floor maintenance over the long weekend.  Motion carried.
LONGEVITY
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to pay longevity pay to all employees who are eligible for benefits and have been employed for five years in the amount of $25.00 per year up to 30 years for the year 2013.  Motion carried.
WARRANTY DEED
Register of Deeds Lynn Brueske presented a warranty deed sent to her office for the property Lots 8, 9 and 10 Block 4 Crennan & Shannon’s Addition in Letcher.  There is a lien against this property.  By recommendation of legal counsel, motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to record the deed.  Motion carried.
BILLS
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to accept the reports and pay the following bills.  Motion carried.
Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $3,631,026.35
Register of Deeds 4.493.50
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnishment $240.00
Accounts Management, Inc. Wage Garnishment $227.32
First National Bank SD, Tax Liability $1,849.66
Towns, Townships, Schools, T&C, JR Water, Tax Distribution $65,782.02
Avera Health Plan, Insurance $15,080.25
AFLAC, Insurance $1,554.91
AFLAC, Insurance $324.63
Division of Child Support, Garnish $100.00
Small Business, Insurance $76.00
Huron Regional Medical Center, Wage Garnishment $125.00
EMC National Life, Insurance $411.62
First National Bank SD, Tax Liability $10,644.02
EMC National Life, Insurance $48.60
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnishment $240.00
South Dakota Retirement System, Retirement $8,759.50
South Dakota Retirement System, Spouse Option $35.91
Sanborn County, Real Estate Taxes/Liens $201.25
Accounts Management, Inc., Wage Garnishment $227.32
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,257.76
Sanborn County, Taxes in Trust $2,462.87
Ameripride Services, Supplies $122.35
AT&T Mobility, Cell Phone $39.99
Beadle County Sheriff, Prisoner Care $400.00
Best Western Ramkota, Motel Expense $163.98
Bowes Construction, Crushed Rock $539.76
Todd’s Rentals, Storage Rental $125.00
Caterpillar Financial Service, Loader Lease $19,323.29
Connecting Point, Computer Monitor $555.00
Dakota Fire Equipment Co., Inspection $398.00
Dawson Construction, Inc., Garbage $216.87
Express 2, Fuel $118.98
Express Stop, Fuel $49.60
Farmers Elevator Co., Fuel $3,137.40
First National Bank Omaha, Credit Card Expenses $1,049.71
First National Bank South Dakota, Deposit Slips $15.00
Growmark, Inc., Supplies $169.95
Melissa Heinen, Blood Alcohol Test $70.00
Mark Kessler, Supplies $10.57
KO’s Pro Service, Supplies $128.73
Larson & Nipe, Monthly Expense $1,050.00
Local Lumber & Supply, Bolts $111.78
Lyle Signs, Inc., Signs $572.34
Mail Finance, Postage Machine Rent $549.00
Menard’s, Supplies $89.98
Minnehaha County Sheriff, Services $63.76
Nordstroms Auto Recycling, Supplies $240.00
Northern Truck Equipment, Snowplow Light $162.49
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $123.84
Smirna Nunez, Translator $60.00
Palace Transit, Management Contract $2,000.00
CNH Capital, Supplies $9.61
The Roadhouse, Supplies $18.00
Runnings, Supplies $70.79
Sanborn County Ambulance, Meals $14.53
Santel Communications, Phone/Internet  $1,121.79
Audra Scheel, Expenses $32.52
South Dakota Department of Transportation, 20 Percent Share $5,326.26
Sioux Equipment, Fuel Control System $11,916.00
Snow-Wheel Systems, Snow Wheel $2,278.58
Travis Coulthard, Repairs $2,372.04
Tiger Steel Mart, Steel Tube $41.10
Tinan, Smith, and Bucher, Court Appointed Attorney $1,286.60
True North Steel, Supplies $2,914.00
Tschetter & Hohm Clinic, Medical Bill/Prisoner $277.00
Jim VanDenHemel, Conference Expenses $427.26
Vander Haag’s, Inc., Supplies $185.32
Waste Management, Garbage $263.32
Williams Music & Office Equipment, Repairs $213.50
Woonsocket Annual Fund, Yearbook $35.00
WW Tire Service, Inc., Supplies $1,032.00
X-Cel Energy, Electricity $43.14
October payroll before deductions:
Commissioners    $2,708.35
Auditor        $4,469.84
Treasurer    $4,469.84
States Attorney    $3,101.98
Courthouse    $2,984.53
Assessor    $5,865.73
Register of Deeds
$4,436.65
Sheriff        $9,987.24
Public Welfare    $111.24
Nurse        $1,851.70
Ambulance    $765.00
WIC        $40.02
Extension Office    $1,283.90
Weed Salary    $1,272.03
Drainage    $180.00
Planning and Zoning
$192.58
Road and Bridge    $31,211.09
Emergency Management
$400.00
Sobriety Testing    $338.16
There being no further business, motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to adjourn the meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor