Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding. Other members present were: Ohlrogge, Blindauer, S. Larson, and P. Larson. Also present was Auditor Larson. Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the minutes as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
BUDGET
The 2018 budget was discussed. Auditor Larson left the meeting at 10:00 a.m. and Barb Regynski, Deputy Auditor, joined the meeting.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Superintendent/Weed Supervisor, and Sheri Kogel, Administrative Assistant, met with the board.  Kogel presented an application to add a structure to the Bridge Improvement Grant Program Plan.  Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by Blindauer, to adopt the following resolution:
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, Sanborn County wishes to submit an application for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program:
STRUCTURE NUMBER AND LOCATION:
SN: 56-051-210
and WHEREAS, Sanborn County certifies that the project is listed in the county’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan;
and WHEREAS, Sanborn County agrees to pay the 50 percent match on the Bridge Improvement Grant funds;
and WHEREAS, Sanborn County hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant application 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.
Vote of Commissioners: Yes 5, No 0.
Dated at Woonsocket, S.D., this 1st day of August 2017
ATTEST:
Barbara A. Regynski
Deputy County Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board
Kogel also presented two applications for preliminary engineering for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program. Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to adopt the following resolution:
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, Sanborn County wishes to submit an application for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program:
STRUCTURE NUMBER AND LOCATION:
SN: 56-030-025, 7.5 Miles North of Woonsocket, S.D., Existing – 60’ Two Span I Beam Bridge
and WHEREAS,     Sanborn County certifies that the project is 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 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.
Vote of Commissioners: Yes 5, No 0.
Dated at Sanborn, S.D., this 1st day of August 2017
ATTEST:
Barbara A. Regynski
Deputy County Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to adopt the following resolution:
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, Sanborn County wishes to submit an application for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program:
STRUCTURE NUMBER AND LOCATION:
SN: 56-051-201, 3.9 Miles West of Letcher, S.D., Existing – 32’ Single Span I Beam Bridge
and WHEREAS,     Sanborn County certifies that the project is listed in the county’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan;
and WHEREAS,  Sanborn County agrees to pay the 50 percent match on the Bridge Improvement Grant funds;
and WHEREAS, Sanborn County hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant application 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.
Vote of Commissioners: Yes 5, No 0.
Dated at Sanborn, S.D., this 1st day of August 2017
ATTEST:
Barbara A. Regynski
Deputy County Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman of the Board
A meeting public meeting for the five year plan will be held on September 5th at 8:50 a.m.
CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIANCE
Motion by Blindauer and seconded by Ohlrogge, to meet as a Board of Adjustment. All ayes. Motion carried. Penny Farris, Director of Equalization, and John Kalb met with the board. A conditional use hearing was held to request the construction of a 5KW tower with a hub height of approximate 105-110’ and 9’ blades for a total of 113-118’  approximate total height located at Lot A of McGinnis Enterprises, LLC 1st Addition in W/2SE/4 26-108-61 which is owned by Mr. Kalb. Plans are to have it completed this fall. Tower can be transferred to subsequent owners but if it is no longer in use it must be dismantled within two years following written notice by the county. By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by Blindauer, to approve the conditional use permit for the tower.  All ayes.  Motion carried. A variance hearing was held for a wind turbine tower 113-118’  approximate total height which is over the allowed 35’. By recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the variance permit for tower height. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion of Ohlrogge, seconded by Blindauer, to reconvene as a Board of Commissioners. All ayes. Motion carried.
BURN BAN
Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to remove the burning ban effective immediately. All ayes. Motion carried.
BILLS  & REPORTS
Register of Deeds $1,323.89
Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to pay the following bills. All ayes. Motion carried.
Office of Child Support Enforcement, Wage Garnish $240.00
First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,417.68
Avera Health Plan, Insurance $18,238.00
AFLAC, Insurance $1,145.32
AFLAC, Insurance $306.20
SD Retirement System, Retirement $7,115.02
SD Retirement System, Retirement $41.41
Small Business, Insurance $51.00
Sun Life Financial, Insurance $288.88
Sanborn County, RE Taxes/Lien $518.86
EMC National Life Company, Insurance $414.03
First National Bank, Tax Liability $11,810.38
EMC National Life Company, Insurance $54.00
Jolene Anderson, Meals/Supplies $103.52
AT&T  Mobility, Air Cards $132.39
Avera Queen of Peace, Victim Exam $1,768.28
Rita Baszler, Blood Alcohol Tests $240.00
Beadle County Sheriff, Prisoner Care $1,040.00
Commercial Asphalt, Gravel Delivered $28,609.00
Dakota Two-Way, Supplies $791.15
Davison County Sheriff Office, Prisoner Care $190.00
Jonathan Decker, Install Carpet $568.00
SD Department of Public Safety, Teletype Service $2,340.00
Double D Body Shop, Repair Door Handle $63.00
Express Stop, Fuel $55.70
Fastenal Company, Supplies $150.50
Eddie Hoffman, Replace Pump $975.76
Susan Johannsen, Supplies $10.00
KO’s, Supplies $116.70
Karen Krueger, Supplies $153.22
Larson & Nipe, Office Expense $1,000.00
Med-Tech Resource Inc., Supplies $39.11
Merchants Bank Equipment Finance, Motor Grader Payment $107,800.00
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $1,175.11
Office Peeps, Supplies $486.26
Pro Clean Plus, Vacuum Cleaner $436.98
Rew’s TV & Appliance, Window Air Conditioner $918.99
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publication Fees $200.68
SD Federal Property Agency, Supplies $20.00
Team Laboratory Chemical Corp, Supplies $165.34
True North Steel Inc., Blades $4,496.00
David K. Wheeler, Court Appointed Attorney $689.20
Williams Music & Office Equipment, Toner Cartridge $102.00
WW Tire Service, Tires $3,648.00
July payroll before deductions:
Commissioners $3,025.00
Auditor $4,979.69
Treasurer $5,099.69
States Attorney $3,482.65
Courthouse $3,278.12
Assessor $5,495.37
Register of Deeds $5,024.99
Sheriff $10,943.39
Nurse $614.16
Ambulance $1,305.00
WIC $293.49
Extension Office $1,391.36
Weed Salary $1,532.19
Drainage $180.00
Planning and Zoning $180.00
Road and Bridge $25,616.45
E-911 $54.35
Emergency Management $477.35
Sobriety Testing $513.96
There being no further business, motion by S. Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 15, 2017.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County Auditor
Jeff Ebersdorfer
Chairman, Sanborn
County Commissioners