Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding.  Other members present were P. Larson, S. Larson, Blindauer, and Ohlrogge.  Auditor Larson, Lacey Christensen, Garrett Larson, Jastyn Ford, and Noah Bruce from the Woonsocket Senior class were also present.   Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to accept the minutes as presented.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor presented an application from Santel Communications for occupancy in the right-of-way of county highways in the Artesian area. Motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the application.  All ayes.  Motion carried.   Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to purchase a Mac truck off of the Spink County Bid to replace two other trucks.  These trucks will be sold as surplus.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by S. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to declare executive session at 9:20 a.m.  to discuss personnel.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Ebersdorfer declared an end to executive session at 9:30 p.m.
PLAT
Penny Farris, Direct of Equalization, presented a plat for Lee Hinker and Janet Hinker that reads Plat of Tract 1 of Hinker’s Addition in E/2 9-106-61.  By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the plat.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Farris presented a plat for Herbert Rieckmann  for a Plat of Lot 1 Rieckmann First Addition in NE/4 9-105-59.  By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the plat.  Motion carried.
COURTHOUSE REPAIRS
Tom Carda presented quotes to fix the roof of the courthouse.  Two different jobs were quoted.  Carda will get a proposal to complete both jobs at the same time.  Carda also informed the board of a problem with the sewer.  The board agreed that it should be fixed as soon as possible.
WIND TOWERS
Mary Ann Blindauer and Kenny Stach met with the board to voice concerns about the Wind Towers proposed for Sanborn County.
LANDING ON HIGHWAYS
Auditor Larson presented a request by NCFE to use county highways for landing of planes for spraying.  Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Ohlrogge, to deny the request.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
REPORT
Auditor and Treasurer in all accounts $2,945,185.33
Register of Deeds $1,776.00
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to declare the following surplus property:
Lots 5-9, Block 7, Original Plat, Artesian;
Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 117, First Addition, Woonsocket;
Lots 3 & 4, Block 18, Original Plat, Woonsocket.
Motion carried. All ayes. An auction to sell this property is set for May 3rd at 11:00 a.m. on the courthouse steps.
BILLS
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to pay the following bills.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish, $240.00
Accounts Management Inc., Wage Garnish $257.27
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,262.52
Avera Health Plan, Insurance $18,360.10
AFLAC, Insurance $1,731.43
AFLAC, Insurance $319.18
SD Retirement System, Retirement $7,417.74
SD Retirement System, Retirement $39.81
Small Business, Insurance $76.00
Cortrust Bank, Wage Garnish $398.95
Sanborn County, RE Taxes/Lien $596.00
AFLAC, Insurance $22.49
EMC National Life Company, Insurance $412.71
First National Bank, Tax Liability $11,471.83
EMC National Life Company, Insurance $51.39
SD Retirement System, Retirement $1,407.88
Office of Child Support, Wage Garnish $240.00
SD Retirement System, Retirement $1,202.28
Sanborn County, RE Taxes/Lien $10.00
Accounts Management Inc., Wage Garnish $257.27
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,574.57
Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $4,493.89
SDSU Extension, Salary Share/4-H Advisor $5,496.00
A&B Business Solutions, Supplies $73.77
A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Oxygen Cylinder $35.79
AT&T Mobility, Air Cards $132.61
Avera Queen of Peace, Drug Test $59.40
Beadle County Sheriff, Prisoner Care $4,985.00
Beck Ace Hardware, Supplies $47.43
Bound Tree Medical, Supplies $282.25
Brown & Saenger    Office, Supplies $664.51
Todd O. Brueske Construction, Storage $125.00
Butler Machinery Co., Supplies    $650.04
Cedar Shore Resort, Travel Expense $195.90
Perianne Clendening, Travel Expense $327.68
SDACC, CLERP $509.00
Commercial Asphalt, Omega Mix $515.70
Connecting Point, Service $80.00
Dakota Counseling/Stepping Stone, Quarterly Support $625.00
Total Oil Inc., Fuel $2,257.92
East River Nursery, Chemicals $63.98
Equipment Blades Inc., Supplies $997.60
Express 2, Fuel $129.10
Farnams Genuine Parts, Supplies $476.40
Penny Farris, Supplies $34.95
Fastenal Company, Supplies $44.20
Melissa Heinen, Blood Alcohol Test $70.00
Honda of Mitchell, Chain $63.80
KO’s, Repairs/Supplies $950.06
Larson & Nipe, Office Expenses $1,000.00
Lyle Signs, Signs $243.40
Neve’s Uniforms, Supplies $44.49
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $1,773.83
Palace Transit, Contract $14,000.00
Premier Equipment, Disc Mower $6,500.00
Sherryl Rankin, Mileage/Supplies $276.60
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publications Fees $515.60
Audra Scheel, Travel Expense $59.11
SD Department of Transportation, 20 Percent Share $840.87
SD Police Chiefs’ Association, Registration Fee $85.00
Stitch-n-Time Embroidery & Monogram, Supplies $150.00
Tinan, Smith, and Bucher, Court Appointed Attorney Fees $249.32
True North Steel, Culvert $5,099.50
Waste Management, Garbage $252.82
Woonsocket City, Water/Sewer $43.50
Schmiedt Enterprises Inc., Supplies $112.74
Zuercher Technologies, Software $17,086.50
March payroll before deductions:
Commissioners $2,708.35
Auditor $4,790.47
Treasurer $4,910.47
States Attorney $3,348.70
Courthouse $3,154.35
Assessor $5,376.80
Register of Deeds $5,140.88
Sheriff $10,783.85
Nurse $762.85
Ambulance $1,305.00
WIC $47.03
Extension Office $1,196.53
Weed Salary $1,145.00
Drainage Commission $180.00
Planning and Zoning $180.00
Road and Bridge $35,647.70
E-911 $55.45
Emergency Management $441.33
Sobriety Testing $505.60
There being no further business, motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to adjourn the meeting.  All ayes. Motion carried. The board will meet as a Board of Equalization and to conduct any other business that may come before the board on April 12, 2016.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor
Jeff
Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board,
Sanborn County