Notice is hereby given that no Municipal Election will take place for the following seats on the 9th day of April, 2024, in Woonsocket, South Dakota.

The election for which public notice was given has been cancelled because:

(A) No certificates of nomination were filed for the following position and the incumbent will hold over for the new term;

(B) The following individuals have filed certificates of nomination in the office of the Finance Officer for the positions to be filled:

Ward 1 – One-Year-Term – Elliot Ohlrogge;

Ward 1 – Two-Year-Term – Arin Boschee;

Ward 2 – Two-Year-Term – Darin Kilcoin;

Ward 3 – Two-Year-Term – Brandon Goergen.

Because each of the candidates is unopposed, certificates of election will be issued in the same manner as to successful candidates after election.

Dated this 26th day of February, 2024.

Tara Weber

Finance Officer

Source: 14 SDR 19, effective August 9, 1987, 36 SDR 209, effective June 30, 2010.

General Authority: SDCL  12-1-9

Law Implemented: SDCL 9-13-5

Published once on March 1, 2024, at the total approximate cost of $17.00 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

The School Board of Sanborn Central School District 55-5 met in regular session on Thursday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanborn Central library with the following present: Curtis Adams, Clayton Dean, Mark Goral, Emma Klaas, and Gary Spelbring Jr. Others present were Superintendent/High School Principal Corey Flatten, Elementary/Middle School Principal Connie Vermeulen and Business Manager Gayle Bechen.

  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Visitors to Board Meeting: None.

Motion by Goral, seconded by Spelbring, all aye, to approve the agenda as amended. 59. Motion to set a max price on a purchase of a passenger vehicle at $45,000.00 and to give Gayle Bechen, Business Manager, and Clayton Dean, Board Chair, authority to sign a check prior to a meeting if an item is found.

Motion by Spelbring, seconded by Adams, all aye, to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on January 11, 2024, as printed.

Motion by Adams, seconded by Klaas, all aye, to approve the Financial reports and bills:   

General Fund balance, January 1, 2024: $1,003,831.38. Receipts: taxes $6,076.82, penalties/interest $179.17, interest $1,007.46, admission $1,211.00, other – pupil $11.95, other $141.45, state fines $758.62, state aid January $77,451.00, medicaid $648.34, manual journal entry $256,605.00. Expenditures: $176,928.88. Balance, January 31, 2024: $1,170,993.31. CorTrust Savings balance, January 1, 2024: $50,899.36. Receipts: interest $0.00. Expenditures: $0.00.  Balance, January 31, 2024: $50,899.36. CDs $50,000.00.

Capital Outlay Fund balance, January 1, 2024: $452,168.73. Receipts: taxes $662.95, penalties/interest $18.54, interest $503.73.  Expenditures: $4,286.73. Balance, January 31, 2024: $449,067.22. CDs $250,000.00.

Special Education Fund balance, January 1, 2024: $390,934.43. Receipts: taxes $664.77, penalties/interest $18.62, interest $406.86, medicaid $64.12. Expenditures: $18,745.60, manual journal entry $232.90. Balance, January 31, 2024: $373,110.30. CDs $150,000.00.

Food Service Fund balance, January 1, 2024: $12,561.33. Receipts: student meals $5,753.20, adult meals $410.80, ala carte $4,310.50, federal reimbursement $3,051.50. Expenditures: $16,492.37. Balance, January 31, 2024: $9,594.96.

Enterprise Fund balance, January 1, 2024: $16,446.20. Receipts: interest $19.37, preschool tuition $2,255.84. Expenditures: $4,419.41. Balance, January 31, 2024: $14,302.00.

Custodial Funds balance, January 1, 2024: $67,991.78. Receipts: $1,367.38. Expenditures: $4,282.47. Balance, January 31, 2024: $65,076.69.

Scholarship Fund balance, January 1, 2024: $8,501.15. Receipts: interest $1.77. Expenditure: $0.00. Balance, January 31, 2024: $8,502.92. Peters Scholarship balance: $7,752.92; Nelson Scholarship balance: $750.00.

Salaries and benefits for the month of February 2024 were as follows: 

General Fund: $172,802.41; 

Special Education: $21,216.96; 

Food Service: $11,476.31; 

Enterprise Fund: $4,419.41.

Claims approved: GENERAL FUND – A-Ox Welding, cylinder rent $41.12; Brooks Oil Co., LP $4,038.25, unleaded gas $2,676.00, 50/50 diesel $3,811.40; CarQuest, bus supply $247.25; Central Electric, December electric $3,551.18, January electric $3,600.33; Clayton’s Repair, bus service $210.00; Cole Paper Inc., small scrubber repair $385.91, janitor supply $703.60, copier paper $1,528.00; Core Educational Cooperative, two virtual courses fees $320.00; CorTrust, air cards $55.00, hotspot $35.00;  Dawson Construction, January-March garbage fees $1,080.60; Casady Dean, reimburse fingerprints $43.25; Direct Digital Control, replace HVAC motors/fans $5,138.40; Farmers Elevator, skid steer supply $73.08; Cooper Goldammer, reimburse December/January wrestling mileage $501.84;

[IMPREST: CorTrust, ag class supply $126.44, Superintendent chair $96.07; Evan Easton, three junior high basketball referee $105.00; Groton Area School District, wrestling fee $30.00; Carrie Howard, clock junior varsity/varsity doubleheader basketball $110.00; Erica Howard, shot clock junior varsity/varsity doubleheader basketball $110.00; Caleb Kneen, reimburse December wrestling mileage $190.74; Miller School District, wrestling registration $125.00; Nepstadt’s Flowers, Goudy funeral $43.00; Jordan Opp, doubleheader basketball referee/ride $167.00; Joel Osborn, doubleheader basketball referee/ride $167.00; Region 5, solo registration $6.00; South Dakota Department of Education, maintenance of effort $426.00; Greg Stroh, doubleheader basketball referee/mileage $216.50; Bobbi White, official book doubleheader basketball $70.00]; 

J.W. Pepper, band music $83.84, vocal music $112.47; K&D Busing, half of busing basketball bus $1,476.14, basketball charter bus $975.00; Caleb Kneen, January wrestling mileage $229.50; Krohmer Plumbing, professional service $303.47; McLeods, business office supply $11.00; Menards, ag shop supply $296.97; Mid-Dakota Technologies, January tech support $175.00; Performance Foodservice, janitor supply $487.50; Plainsman, subscription renewal $185.38; Plank Road publishing, chorus subscription $152.95; Public Health Laboratory, water tests $15.00; Puetz Design & Build, chains for skid steer $362.11; Sam’s Club, membership $50.00; Sanborn Central Food Service, January lunch supervisor food $221.15; Sanborn Weekly Journal, board proceedings $107.67; Santel Communications, telephone/fax $223.66; TC Enterprises, professional service $495.54; Thunes True Value, janitor supply $15.92.

CAPITAL OUTLAY Fund — A&B Business, copier lease $1,011.83.

SPECIAL EDUCATION Fund – Cole Paper, copier paper $39.00; 

[IMPREST: CorTrust, SPED registration $160.00, speech registration $160.00]; 

James Valley Education Co-op, psych services $2,301.00, physical therapy services $3,510.00, occupational therapy services $5,092.00, administrative services $6,357.00. 

FOOD SERVICE Fund – Bimbo Bakeries, bread $27.90; Card Services, food $13.61, ink $51.45, supply $12.83; Child/Adult Nutrition, processed commodities $283.41; CorTrust, supply $167.76; Darrington Water Conditioning, January SS tank $28.00; East Side Jersey Dairy, milk $644.81; 

[IMPREST: CorTrust, supply $121.58]; Midwest Fire & Safety, professional service $175.00, supply $309.00; Performance Foodservice, food $7,298.76, ala carte $1,052.46, supply $523.24, COVID Fruit and Vegetable program $560.86; School Nutrition Association, dues $155.00; TC Enterprises, wire oven $367.35; Woony Foods, food $56.27.

ENTERPRISE Fund – None.

Mr. Flatten reported on the following: 

• February 19-23 is South Dakota School Board Recognition Week. Sanborn Central would like to thank the board for their service. 

• Kayla Olson-Van Winkle’s Environmental Science class won the state competition for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. They have been awarded $12,000 in Samsung technology. They are moving on to the national competition and have been working diligently on their prototype. 

• Aaron Roth of Brooks Oil and Flatten are formulating a plan to do some updating of gas pipes and exhaust in the spring that will better fit the building. 

• It was with a heavy heart that the board said goodbye to long-time driver and transportation director, Gary Goudy. They express their deepest sympathies to the family and will always remember his selfless dedication to the district.

• Direct Digital Control came and replaced numerous fan motors in the classroom heating units on January 15th. They have been running smoothly since. 

• The FFA program is gearing up for the spring CDE season. Mr. Welch took the meat judging team to Dakota Butcher in Clark to watch meat getting processed on January 12th. 

• The school updated the software for their streaming service, Liveticket. There will still need to be some slight adjustments, but most of the glitches were corrected. 

• An update was given on the South Dakota legislature and the impact on the school district.

Mrs. Vermeulen’s Report: 

• The local spelling bee winners were successful at the Mitchell Area Spelling Bee: Kiera Pollard, fifth grade, second place; Kelly Wilson, sixth grade, fourth place; and Hunter Morris, fourth grade, third place. 

• Mrs. Vermeulen will be attending a test coordinator meeting in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, February 13. 

• There is early dismissal on February 16 at 12:30 p.m. for Better Lesson professional development regarding engagement in the classroom. 

• There is no school on February 19 – President’s Day.

• There will be a seventh through 12th grade assembly featuring Lynn Riemer, who is an accomplished speaker and retired DEA agent who now educates parents, teens, and professionals on legal and illegal drugs, on February 21 at 9:00 a.m. Woonsocket will be joining. Parents are welcome to attend. 

• Ag Olympics will be held on February 23 at 1:45 p.m. Students in grades seven through 12 will participate. 

• Two Department of Education representatives visited Sanborn Central to observe and ask questions regarding the ACCESS testing and English Language Learners. Vermeulen drove them to the colony, and they observed Mrs. Foster administering the language domain. Vermeulen was asked questions on the way back to Sanborn Central. Mrs. Foster did an excellent job. 

Discussion Items: 

• Mr. Flatten, Clayton Dean, and Mark Goral informed the rest of the board on the football co-op meeting that was held on February 5th. The three schools discussed matters moving forward to best serve the communities and student-athletes. No action was taken during the meeting. 

• Transportation issues and remedies were discussed. Mr. Flatten brought up a need for an activity van to better suit the school district. Mini-buses may all need to be used on routes in the future.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

Motion by Klaas, seconded by Goral, all aye, to direct the business manager to contact banks to locate the highest return on CDs and give Gayle Bechen, Business Manager, and Clayton Dean, Board Chair, authority to sign a check prior to a meeting: $100,000.00 out of Capital Outlay and $100,000.00 out of Special Education.

Motion by Goral, seconded by Spelbring, all aye, to approve the proposed calendars for the 2024-2025 school year with the understanding that there may be adjustments needed.

Motion by Spelbring, seconded by Adams, all aye, to set a max price on a purchase of a passenger vehicle at $45,000.00 and to give Gayle Bechen, Business Manager, and Clayton Dean, Board Chair, authority to sign a check prior to a meeting if an item is found.

Motion by Adams, seconded by Klaas, all aye, to go into executive session SDCL 1-25-2(1) to discuss personnel and evaluation of the business manager with possible motions to follow at 8:21 p.m. Regular session resumed at 9:08 p.m.

Regular Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sanborn Central School.  

Motion by Goral, seconded by Spelbring, all aye, to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 p.m.

Gayle Bechen

Business Manager

Clayton Dean

Board Chair

Published once on March 1, 2024, at the total approximate cost of $119.50 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Jeff Ebersdorfer presiding. Present were Steve Larson, Paul Larson, Gary Blindauer, and Duane Peterson. Auditor Kami Moody was also present. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the minutes from the February 6 meeting, as presented. Motion carried.  Motion by P. Larson, seconded by S. Larson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

CITIZENS INPUT

Wayne Feistner was present to express his opinion about reducing the speed limit on 236th Street, also known as the Twin Lakes oil.  

REPORTS AND BILLS

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by S. Larson, to pay the following bills; motion carried:

First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,667.87

Accounts Management, Employee Garnishment $418.50

Town, Townships and Schools, Monthly Remittance $314,346.24

Amazon, Supplies $554.06

Beadle County Sheriff, Jail Fees – D. Gee – J. Knox $3,325.00

Brosz Engineering Inc., Services $12,167.50

Central Electric Co-op, Utilities $419.24

Dawson Construction Inc., Garbage $269.40

Farmers Elevator Co., Fuel $21,386.33

First National Bank Omaha, Supplies $708.03

KO’S Pro Service, Repairs $940.57

Lifequest, Quarterly Support $2,000.00

Mack Metal Sales Inc., Supplies $38.32

Menards, Supplies $18.96

Mitchell Concrete Products, Repairs $3,645.00

NorthWestern Energy, Utilities $3,808.55

Office Peeps, Supplies $138.29

Postmaster, Supplies $136.00

Quadient Finance USA Inc., Postage $2,000.00

South Dakota Association Comp. Equipment, 2024 Membership Dues $15.00

South Dakota Association of County Officials, 2024 Spring Workshop $600.00

SDSU Extension, County 4-H Advisor Billing $19,740.00

Sign Solutions USA, Supplies $1,697.21

Waste Management, Utilities $229.92

HIGHWAY

Stacy Mendenhall and Sheri Kogel, Highway Department, met with the board. Rural Access Infrastructure grants were discussed, regarding funds still available for distribution. 

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Blindauer, to sign Resolution 2024-3 for County Weight Limit Resolution. Motion carried. 

SANBORN COUNTY WEIGHT LIMIT ENFORCEMENT 

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION # 2024-3

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

WHEREAS, seasonal climatic changes can be detrimental to our highways, and

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

WHEREAS, the Sanborn County Board of County Commissioners, desires the enforcement of weight limitations on Sanborn County Roads as set forth and posted by the Sanborn County Highway Superintendent.

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 on February 20, 2024, at Woonsocket, South Dakota.

ATTEST:

/s/ Kami Moody, 

Sanborn County Auditor

/s/ Jeff Ebersdorfer, 

Chairman of Sanborn 

County Commission

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to sign Resolution 2024-4 for Bridge Reinspection Program Resolution for Use with South Dakota Department of Transportation Retainer Contract. Motion carried.

BRIDGE REINSPECTION 

PROGRAM RESOLUTION FOR USE WITH SDDOT RETAINER CONTRACTS

WHEREAS, 23 CFR 650 Subpart C, requires initial inspection of all bridges and reinspection at intervals not to exceed two years with the exception of reinforced concrete box culverts that meet specific criteria. These culverts are reinspected at intervals not to exceed four years.

THEREFORE, Sanborn County is desirous of participating in the Bridge Inspection Program. 

The County requests SDDOT to hire Brosz Engineering (Consulting Engineers) for the inspection work. SDDOT will secure federal approvals, make payments to the Consulting Engineer for inspection services rendered, and bill the County for 20 percent of the cost. The county will be responsible for the required 20 percent matching funds.

Dated this 20th day of February 2024, at Woonsocket, South Dakota.

Board of County 

Commissioners of 

Sanborn County

ATTEST:

/s/ Kami Moody, 

County Auditor

/s/ Jeff Ebersdorfer, 

Chairman of the Board

BRICE PAULSON, BUTLER

Brice Paulson was at the meeting to present options regarding the oldest maintainer and how the county plans to move forward with the county’s current maintainers and what costs are. Extended warranty, new purchase, and lease options were all discussed. 

KEVIN DEVOY, MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT

Kevin Devoy was present to discuss the costs of a new ambulance. Rick George and Aaron Fink were also present. Devoy answered all questions that the board had regarding specifications on a new rig. Devoy met with the ambulance crew prior to this meeting and all the specifications were discussed to give an exact cost to the board. Emergency Manager, Josh Starzman, is working on a FEMA grant to help defray the costs of a new ambulance. 

BRENDA FAGERHAUG

Fagerhaug brought the idea to the board about reducing the speed limit on 236th Street, also known as the Twin Lakes oil, on the county highway, in the three-fourths of the mile where there are cabins. The board will do some further research, with the possibility of setting up speed strips to determine if reducing the speed limit is a necessary form of action. 

JAMIE MILLER

Jamie Miller presented prices for a floor scrubber for the 4-H Building. Miller will have demos come out and make the final decision on her request. She will present the cost to the board at the March meeting. 

OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD 

Auditor Moody informed the board that the 2023 Annual Report has been completed, filed, and will be published in the upcoming paper. 

Drainage Board minutes from January 10 were reviewed, discussed, and approved.  

Emergency Manager, Josh Starzman, visited with the board regarding a tower in Artesian, and running power to it. Starzman will get quotes for electrical costs. 

There being no further business before the board, motion by Larson, seconded by P. Larson, to adjourn the meeting at 12:27 p.m. Motion carried. 

The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.                                                                                                                                          

Kami Moody

Sanborn County Auditor

Jeff Ebersdorfer

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County         

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