JANUARY 16, 2024

Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 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 December 29 and January 2 meetings, as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Peterson, seconded by P. Larson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

CITIZENS INPUT: 

No public was in attendance for input.

REPORTS AND BILLS: 

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

First National Bank, Tax Liability $2,657.54

Accounts Management, Employee Garnishment $418.50

Town, Townships and Schools, Monthly Remittance $54,229.66

South Dakota Association of County Officials, Monthly Remittance $122.00

State Treasurer, Monthly Remittance $29,994.94

A-OX Welding, Supplies $48.30

Amazon, Supplies $1,407.77

Aramark, Supplies $31.73

Axon Enterprise, Supplies $1,920.00

Bound Tree, Supplies $601.53

Brosz Engineering Inc., Repairs $16,387.50

Butler Equipment Co., Supplies $272.98

Central Electric Co-op, Utilities $358.74

City of Woonsocket, Utilities $102.64

Dakota Counseling/Steppingstones, Quarterly Support $625.00

Davison County Auditor, VSO Quarterly Support $2,062.50

State of South Dakota, Blood Draw – E. Goodface $165.00

Emergency Safety Education, EMT Courses $150.00

Farmers Elevator Co., Fuel $46.27

KO’s Pro Service, Oil Change $79.44

Mack Metal Sales, Supplies $9.55

Laurie Marcus RN, Blood Draw – M.English – M.English – R.Filter $240.00

Miner County Auditor, 911 Services $9,337.50

NorthWestern Energy, Utilities $2,434.02

Office Peeps, Supplies $20.37

Physicians Claims Company, Ambulance Service Fees Nov. 23 $623.35

Planning & Development District III, Yearly Dues $15,138.00

Premier Equipment, Supplies $1,198.72

Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota, Quarterly Support $625.00

Sanford Health, Autopsy $2,294.00

Santel Communications, Utilities $1,167.00

South Dakota Weed and Pest, Dues $550.00

State Treasurer, Sales Tax $40.74

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $439.82

Tech Solutions, Utilities $3,395.98

Truck & Trailer Specialists, Repairs $359.78

Waste Management, Utilities $234.52

WW Tire Service, Supplies $31.00

Xcel Energy, Utilities $204.44

HIGHWAY: 

Stacy Mendenhall and Sheri Kogel, Highway Department, met with the board. With the recent snow and cold weather, the roads and snow removal were discussed. 

BID OPENING FOR 2016 MAINTAINER: 

Bids were opened for the 2016 Caterpillar 140M2. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to award the bid to Feistner Gravel & Excavation for $180,000. Motion carried. 

Feistner Gravel & Excavation – $180,000

WEED: 

Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson to enter weed board. Township weed spraying was discussed. The county will be raising township prices for weed spraying to $65 per hour plus the cost of chemical, to cover increased expenses. Ebersdorfer declared the end of weed board. 

AMBULANCE: 

Rick George and Aaron Fink were present for further discussion on a new ambulance. The board requested a new contract be presented for payment in roughly 24 to 36 months. This will give time for grant searches and applications, and additional funding efforts to take place. Radios, communication, and dispatch were also discussed. 

BID OPENING FOR 2017 FORD EXPLORER: 

Bids were opened for the 2017 Ford Explorer. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by P. Larson, to award the bid to Butte County for $14,000. Motion carried. 

Butte County – $14,000

JAMIE MILLER, CUSTODIAN: 

Jamie was present to discuss the floors for the addition at the 4-H building. The Board will obtain quotes for an epoxy covering, but will put a layer of wax down so the floor is sealed, prior to use. 

OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD: 

The board thanked Penny Farris for her 33+ years of service to the county and wished her well in her retirement.

Planning & Zoning minutes from January 8 were reviewed, discussed, and approved.

There being no further business before the board, motion by S. Larson, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 12:03 p.m. Motion carried. 

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.                                                                                                                                          

Kami Moody

Sanborn County Auditor

Jeff Ebersdorfer

Chairman of the Board, 

Sanborn County         

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

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To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant 

Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. fax:

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. e-mail:

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The Town of Artesian Council met on January 9, 2024, in regular session at the Artesian Community Center.  Council Member Candi Danek called the meeting to order with Council Member Mike Salathe present. Also present were Finance Officer MaKenna Hertel and Richard Danek.

Public Participation: N/A

Motion by Salathe, seconded by Danek, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Salathe, seconded by Danek, to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023, financial reports and vouchers as presented; motion carried.  

Xcel Energy, Utilities $1,190.29

Danek, Candace, Payroll $110.82

Hertel, MaKenna, Payroll $646.45

King, Travis, Payroll $110.82

Salathe, Michael, Payroll $313.61

Artesian Fire Department, Rent $125.00

Dawson Construction Inc., Utilities $2,325.44

Farmers Elevator Forestburg, Streets $1,208.10

Planning & Development, Fees $445.00

Larry’s I90 Service Inc., Streets $203.11

TK Electric, Services $9,280.00

Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publishing $19.81

Old Business:

Streets – discussion was held on snow removal. Sewer – discussion was held on Benders cleaning out two more sewer lines. Code Enforcement – discussion was held.  

New Business:

Motion by Salathe, seconded by Danek, to set the town election date as April 9, 2024. Candace Danek’s term is up for re-election, a three-year term. Regular town board meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at the Artesian Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Regular depositories are CorTrust Bank, Artesian, S.D. Official publication – Sanborn Weekly Journal. Regular meeting attendance for council members – $40.00 per meeting. Finance officer salary – $700.00 per month. Maintenance/mowing/snow removal – $18.00 per hour. Sewer wage $18.00 per hour. $50.00 per hour for tractor/snow removal/lawn mowing; mileage to $0.51 per mile. Motion by Salathe, seconded by Danek; motion carried. Discussion was held about the Town of Artesian equipment list updates. Discussion was held on volunteer firemen.   

There being no further business brought before the council, motion by Danek, seconded by Salathe, to adjourn; motion carried.

MaKenna Hertel City of Artesian

Finance Officer

Travis King

Council Member

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