APRIL 1, 2014
The Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Ebersdorfer presiding. Other members present were: P. Larson, S. Larson and Ohlrogge. Absent was Blindauer. Also present was Auditor Larson. Motion by P. Larson, seconded by Ohlrogge, to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
HIGHWAY
Lee Goergen, Highway Supervisor/Weed Supervisor, met with the board. Replacing culverts and bridges was discussed at length.
JIM TAYLOR
Jim Taylor, Attorney at Law, met with the board to clarify some drainage issues and to give some advice on collecting a poor lien.
DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION
The yearly job evaluation for Mark Meyer, Director of Equalization, was conducted. The letter from the Department of Revenue, Property Tax Specialist Karla Harkness about the compliance audit and a sales ration audit for Sanborn County Director of Equalization Office was read. The department received a good report.
Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to hire Penny Farris for the Director of Equalization at a starting salary of $33,500.00. After receiving her certification the salary will increase to $35,000. She must have worked 90 days before she could receive the increase. Farris will take over the duties on July 1st. Motion carried.
GOOD FRIDAY
The courthouse will close at 12:00 noon on April 18 in observance of Good Friday.
BILLS
Motion by Ohlrogge, seconded by P. Larson, to accept the following report and pay the following bills. Motion carried.
Register of Deeds $2,611.75
Avera Health Plan, Insurance $14,080.29
AFLAC, Insurance $1,614.85
AFLAC, Insurance $313.98
SD Retirement System, Retirement $7,517.08
SD Retirement System, Spouse Option $36.98
Small Business, Insurance $76.00
Huron Regional Medical Center, Wage Garnishment $85.00
Sanborn County, Real Estate Taxes/Lien $529.89
EMC National Life, Insurance $392.51
First National Bank SD, Tax Liability $34,873.34
EMC National Life, Insurance $59.90
Sanborn County Treasurer, Taxes in Trust $3,120.99
Artesian CIA, Annual Contribution $50.00
AT&T Mobility, Air Card $39.99
Beadle County Sheriff, Prisoner Care $610.00
Best Western Ramkota, Travel Expense $181.98
Butler Machinery, Repairs $989.58
Cedar Shore Resort, Travel Expense $169.90
Dakota Counseling/Stepping Stones, Quarterly Support $625.00
Double D Body Shop, Grille Guard $632.00
Express 2, Fuel $120.16
Express Stop, Fuel $37.01
Fed Ex, Shipping Fees $32.57
KO’s Pro Service, Repairs $518.40
Larson & Nipe, Monthly Expense $1,000.00
Diane Larson, Travel Expense $158.56
Letcher Summer Recreation, Annual Contribution $50.00
Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies $1,438.00
Med-Tech Resource, Inc., Supplies $252.92
NorthWestern Energy, Electricity $418.86
Sanborn County Ambulance, Fuel/Meals $191.27
Santel Communications, Phone/Internet $1,424.24
SDACO, Registration Fee $525.00
Woonsocket Appreciation Day, Annual Contribution $50.00
March payroll before deductions:
Commissioners $2,774.21
Auditor $4,598.52
Treasurer $4,598.53
States Attorney $3,133.24
Courthouse $2,948.67
Assessor $5,687.06
Register of Deeds
$4,463.52
Sheriff $7,423.97
Public Welfare $114.60
Nurse $1,888.08
Ambulance $675.00
WIC $56.08
Extension Office $1,012.30
Weed Salary $1,824.75
Drainage $225.00
Road and Bridge $23,694.36
Emergency Management
$412.00
Sobriety Testing $207.12
There being no further business, motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to adjourn the meeting. The board will meet as a Board of Equalization on April 8, 2014 and to conduct any business that may come before the board. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be April 15.
Diane Larson
Sanborn County
Auditor
Published one at the total approximate cost of $42.25.
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Unapproved Minutes
April 2, 2014
The Town of Artesian Council met on April 2, 2014 in regular session at the Artesian Community Center. Council Member Effling called the meeting to order with Council Member Richard, Finance Officer Ebersdorfer and Tom Fridley present.
The minutes of the March 5, 2014 and March 17, 2014 meeting were read. Motion to approve by Richard, seconded by Effling; motion carried. Finance Officer reports and vouchers were read. Motion to approve by Richard, seconded by Effling; motion carried.
The following vouchers were presented for the month:
Monthly Disbursements March 31, 2014:
USDA, Sanitation 757.32, Sanitation 358.68
Dawson Construction, Sanitation 987.60
Fire Department, General 125.00
Payroll Expense, General 85.83
Tom Fridley, General 42.00, Sanitation 140.00
Kurt Effling, General 160.00, General 63.49
Candace Danek, General 160.00
Sue Richard, General 120.00
Molly Ebersdorfer, General 500.00
CorTrust Bank, General 5.00
Sanborn Weekly Journal, General 88.14
SDML, General 11.00
USDA, Sanitation 66.13
Sanborn Central – FFA, General 50.00
Kurts Repair, General 1,500.83
Xcel Energy, General 1,195.20
Old Business:
Committee Reports:
Lagoon:
Streets:
Sewer/garbage: Reviewed accounts receivable. Discussed past dues.
Pool:
New Business: Motion by Effling, seconded by Richard, to reject lawn mowing bid. Motion carried.
The next meeting will be May 7, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Artesian Community Center.
There being no further business brought before the Council, meeting adjourned.
Molly
Ebersdorfer
Finance Officer
Town of Artesian
Kurt Effling
Mayor

arch 8, 2014
Mayor Chada called the meeting to order with Ackman, Hohbach, Hoffman and Knutson in attendance.
Reports:
Water/Sewer: Ackman informed the board that the loan was getting closer to finalization. Discussion was held on the sewer surcharge being charged to accounts with temporary shut offs. Ackman will put that out to the list serve.
Community Center: Discussion was held on use of the community center. The Letcher Community Development Foundation received the grant application to install Wi-Fi at the Community Center with the town paying the monthly bill.
LSY: Discussion was held on the success of last year’s program. Ackman will send a letter thanking them and verifying that the town will continue to mow the grounds, pay the lights and insurance as their share.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the mintues of the February meeting as read.
A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve the financial reports as presented.
A motion was made by Hoffman, seconded by Knutson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment:
Fire: M. Ackman $200.00 secretary, Heiman, Inc. $564.15 equipment, Santel Communications $28.29;
WATER/SEWER: USDA $156.00 loan, Santel Communications $57.62, NorthWestern Energy Lagoon $15.01, Lift $32.59, Valve $8.47, Sump $8.00, Plant $79.09, South Dakota Department of Revenue $13.00 testing, Dakota Rural Water $2,003.15, Postmaster $49.00, Miedema Sanitation $64.00, Brook’s Oil $809.20, Payroll $1,431.73;
GENERAL: NorthWestern Energy Street $348.41 Park $15.62, Community Center $167.98, SDML $125.11 dues, CNA $225.00 Insurance, Menard’s $32.35 Community Center, Fire Reserve $2,100.00 dues, Santel Communications $35.88, Postmaster $49.00, Brook’s Oil $595.00 heat
Old Business: A motion was made by Knutson, seconded by Hoffman, carried, to approve Resolution 2014-01 (separate publication) giving approval of the issuance and approval of the revenue bond for the sewer project.
March 17th is the Equalization meeting and the next regular meeting is April 7th.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Mary Ackman
Finance Officer