December 20, 2023 - Year End
STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 20, 2022
The special meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:10 P.M. (CST) by Vice Chairman Sonny Harrowa with Commissioners Dennis Booth, Mike Kenzy and Craig Heller. Commissioner Dana Iversen was absent. Also present was State’s Attorney Tom P. Maher, Treasurer Bill Konst, Director of Equalization Tracy Schmitt, Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce/Expo Center Shane Kramme, Levi Tibbs, Gary Grittner, and Auditor Philena Burtch. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA: Auditor Burtch requested to Amend the Agenda by adding Resolution 2022-28 Declaration of Disaster-Blizzard and Resolution 2022-29 Contingency Transfer-Court Appointed Attorney, Government Buildings and Fairgrounds.
Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve the Amended Agenda. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
CLAIMS: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to approve claims as presented. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
MA 11.02 CS
ARAMARK 114.56 R&B MAINT
JA 12.04 CS
JA 10.00 CS
JANE BALES 22.04 SUBPOENA
NICHOLE BROOKS 20.00 SUBPOENA
PHILENA BURTCH 80.01 JUDICIAL SUPPL REIMB
BUTLER MACHINERY CO 637.70 R&B MAINT/SUPPL-INVNTRY
CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC 1427.28 NOV MCR/QMHP EVAL
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS 179.35 COPIER LEASE & COPIES
CENTURYLINK 85.28 4 CORNERS REPEATER
CENTURYLINK 220.48 OFFICE PHONES
WC 10.00 CS
DC 12.04 CS
COUNTRY CARPET & FLOORING 1405.00 TREAS OFFICE
COWBOY COUNTRY STORES 79.33 GOV BLDG FUEL
CROSSROADS TRAILER 384.14 R&B SUPPL-T2
HD 11.02 CS
JD 11.02 CS
KD 100.00 CS
JD 102.04 CS
EDDIE'S TRUCK CENTER INC 1227.91 R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-T6/T3
MF 12.04 CS
BRANDON FLEAGLE 20.00 SUBPOENA
FLOYD'S KUBOTA 154.13 FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT
MF 11.02 CS
MF 102.04 CS
MF 12.04 CS
CINDY GROSS 20.00 SUBPOENA
GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT OF PIERR 3400.40 R&B SUPPL-INV/M6/M5/J1
PH 12.04 CS
SH 11.02 CS
TH 12.04 CS
SH 11.02 CS
JH 106.12 CS
KH 104.08 CS
KH 11.02 CS
SH 104.08 CS
HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE 16450.00 NOV JAIL & JUV BILLING
PH 11.02 CS
SI 12.04 CS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF GOV OFF 200.00 ROD IAOGO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
JENNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY 96.64 R&B MAINT/SUPPL-BCT595
WJ 11.02 CS
JJ 11.02 CS
KONRAD LAW, PROF LLC 4387.18 CRT APPT ATTRNY
RENAE S KRUSE THORNTON 177.50 CRT APPT - MENTAL ILLNESS
DL 15.10 CS
LEWIS & CLARK BHS 184.00 MENTAL ILLNESS
LILA’S SEWING & EMBROIDERY 28.00 2021 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
LYNN'S DAKOTAMART 31.83 JUDICIAL SUPPL
MAY ADAM GERDES & THOMPSON LLP 1050.40 CRT APPT ATTRNY
PAUL MEHLHAFF 15.00 MV NON COMM REFUND
MENARDS - PIERRE 109.89 GOV BLDG MAINT
CM 15.10 CS
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC 395.00 ROD EQUIP RENTAL
CM 102.04 CS
NATIONAL OPIOIDS STTLMENT FUND 894.65 NATIONAL OPIOID STTLMNT REFND
LORI NEMEC 50.10 MV NON COMM REFUND
SN 11.02 CS
TN 100.00 CS
JARED NICKELSON 37.60 MV NON COMM REFUND
CN 104.08 CS
DN 13.06 CS
TYE ODDEN 23.36 SUBPOENA
CITY OF PIERRE 110.00 DEC MED DIR
HP 11.02 CS
QUILL CORPORATION 965.36 OFFICE SUPPL
PQ 11.02 CS
NICCI RANCY 24.08 SUBPOENA
LARUA RED FOX 206.48 SUBPOENA & MILEAGE
LAURA RED FOX 44.04 SUBPOENA MILEAGE
REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY 586.00 TOXICOLOGY TESTS
RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC 106.96 R&B SUPPL
RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC 107.10 FRGRNDS MAINT
CR 11.02 CS
TS 191.80 CS
JANE SCHRANK 20.00 SUBPOENA
JON SCHWARZ 40.00 SUBPOENA
SD DEPT OF CORRECTIONS 204.00 FRGRNDS MAINT
SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO 46.06 GOV BLDG SUPPL
KS 104.08 CS
CHRISTOPHER SMITH 194.33 MV NON COMM REFUND
CS 102.04 CS
KS 12.04 CS
TS 146.92 CS
K THOMPSON LAW PROF LLC 2679.90 CRT APPT ATTRNY
LEVI TIBBS & KYLE TIBBS 2064.02 OVERPAID TAXES REC 5990/5991
TITAN MACHINERY 191.00 R&B SUPPL-C1
AU 13.06 CS
ALLARA WALTERS 20.00 SUBPOENA
MONA WEIGER 851.20 CRT RPRTR
LW 11.02 CS
WIND CIRCLE NETWORK INC 3693.02 R&B COMPUTERS
WW TIRE SERVICE INC 7857.60 R&B SUPPL-G1A
YANKTON COUNTY 137.60 MENTAL ILLNESS
ZANDER AUTO PARTS 98.71 R&B SUPPL
Director of Equalization – Tracy Schmitt:
Resolution 2022-24 Plat of M & J Tract 1: Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Craig Heller, to approve Resolution 2022-24, Plat of M & J Tract 1. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 2022-24
PLAT OF M & J TRACT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF GOVERNMENT LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 26 EAST, BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF M & J TRACT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF GOVERNMENT LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 26 EAST, BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, the plat of the above-described property has been executed according to statute, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission, in and for Stanley County, does hereby approve the said Plat of M & J Tract 1, a subdivision of Government lots 1 & 2 & the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 1, T6N, R26E, BHM, Stanley County, South Dakota.
Dated this 20th day of December, 2022.
Board of Stanley County Commissioners
Sonny Harrowa, Vice Chairman
I, Philena Burtch, Auditor of Stanley County, do hereby certify that at an official meeting on December 20, 2022, the County Commissioners did by resolution approve Plat of M & J Tract 1, a subdivision of Government lots 1 & 2 & the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 1, T6N, R26E, BHM, Stanley County, South Dakota.
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Philena Burtch, Auditor
Resolution 2022-25 Plat of J & M Tract 1: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Resolution 2022-25, Plat of J & M Tract 1. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 2022-25
PLAT OF PLAT OF J & M TRACT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF GOVERNMENT LOTS 3, 4, 5 & 6, THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE EAST HALF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF J & M TRACT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF GOVERNMENT LOTS 3, 4, 5 AND 6, THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE EAST HALF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST OF THE, BLACK HILLS MERIDIAN, STANLEY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, the plat of the above-described property has been executed according to statute, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission, in and for Stanley County, does hereby approve the said Plat of J & M Tract 1, a subdivision of Government lots 3, 4, 5 & 6, the SE1/4NW1/4 & the E1/2SW1/4, Section 6, T6N, R27E, BHM, Stanley County, South Dakota.
Dated this 20th day of December, 2022.
Board of Stanley County Commissioners
Sonny Harrowa, Vice Chairman
I, Philena Burtch, Auditor of Stanley County, do hereby certify that at an official meeting on December 20, 2022, the County Commissioners did by resolution approve Plat of J & M Tract 1, a subdivision of Government lots 3, 4, 5 & 6, the SE1/4NW1/4 & the E1/2SW1/4, Section 6, T6N, R27E, BHM, Stanley County, South Dakota.
(SEAL)
Philena Burtch, Auditor
Expo Center: Shane Kramme presented the Commission with a report of the activities and events that have taken place at the Expo Center in 2022. Shane stated that it was another year of successful operation for the community venue. The Expo Center hosted fourteen separate events over the summer schedule. These events utilized seventy days within the six-month time frame which translates in an event or activity occurring approximately every 2.5 days. The Oahe Hockey Association (OHA) leases the Expo Center from October 1 thru April 1 on an annual basis. The OHA facilitates an entire schedule of youth hockey through high school hockey, as well as conduct open skate on weekends. From April 1 thru October 1.
Shane Kramme stated that the Expo Center Board of Directors have been proactive in addressing issues that occur within and around the structure that is approaching its 23rd year of use. These issues include the replacement and repair of parking lot lights, locker room shower replacement and the replacement of the lower portion of the fire suppression system. While these are not small items, Shane would like to mention that the Expo Center has thus far achieved its goal of remaining self-sufficient since its construction with its stewardship overseen by the four entities providing a great model of efficiency and cooperative effort.
Shane has already been taking bookings for the 2023 season and is working with the Stanley County Fairgrounds Manager to ensure another successful year for all involved. Shane and the Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce look forward to the upcoming year with great excitement and anticipation.
Discussion: Levi Tibbs’ family was informed by the County that they had paid property taxes on someone else’s property. The County refunded the Tibbs’ family the amount that was paid in error, however, Levi questioned whether the Tibbs’ family is due interest? State’s Attorney Maher informed Levi that if they feel interest is due, please submit the request in writing for the January, 2023, meeting.
Emergency Management Services Agreement: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to accept and approve Vice Chairman Harrowa to sign 2023 Emergency Management Services Agreement, in the amount of $6,975.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Brule County 2023 Jail Contract: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve Brule County 2023 Jail Contract, with a daily rate of $62.00 per day. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Resolution 2022-26 Formal Supplemental Budget – Rural Access Infrastructure Fund: Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Craig Heller, to approve Resolution 2022-26 Formal Supplemental Budget, Rural Access Infrastructure Fund, (Small Structure Project), in the amount of $16,817.46. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 2022-26
FORMAL SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
WHEREAS it is necessary to supplement the 2022 Annual Budget in order to carry on the indispensable functions of Stanley County; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the proposed Supplemental Budgets were duly considered by the Stanley County Commission on the 20th day of December, 2022, in the Commission Room, pursuant to due notice; therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Stanley County Commission that the following Supplement Budgets be, and the same is, hereby approved for the purpose of providing budget to conduct the indispensable functions of Government, to wit:
295-0-274.90 Rural Access Infrastructure Fund $16,817.46
APPROVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION:
Sonny Harrowa, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Philena Burtch, Stanley County Auditor
Operating Transfer from Rural Access Infrastructure Fund 295-0-274.90 to Road & Bridge Salary 201-311-411.0: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Operating Transfer in the amount of $16,817.46, from Rural Access Infrastructure Fund (295) to Road & Bridge (201), for the first portion of Small Structure Project completed by Road & Bridge. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Resolution 2022-28 Declaration of Disaster – Blizzard: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to approve Resolution 2022-28 Declaration of Disaster-Blizzard. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
STANLEY COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-28
RESOLUTION DECLARING A DISASTER
December Blizzard, 2022
WHEREAS, Stanley County, South Dakota suffered a severe winter storm caused by ice, snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions December 12 through December 17, 2022; another severe winter storm with the potential of producing more snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions with dangerous windchill temperatures is predicted to affect Stanley County through the end of December, 2022.
WHEREAS, the December 12 through 17, 2022, storm brought freezing rain, more than a quarter inch of ice, more than 24 inches of snow, 50+ mph winds and zero visibility, heavy drifting throughout the county roads causing them to be impassable for several days while county crews plowed the roads open. Multiple stranded motorists required rescuing using county, state, and local agencies’ resources. Heavy, wet snow proved to be very difficult to move.
WHEREAS, the resulting damage and destruction endangered and threatened the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the financial stability of the local governing units and the utility companies and power cooperatives generally; now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Stanley County Commissioners does hereby declare a blizzard disaster emergency for Stanley County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Stanley County Commissioners do hereby declare a disaster and respectfully requests the Governor of the State of South Dakota to declare Stanley County a Disaster area and to request a Presidential Declaration of Disaster in order that assistance from state and federal agencies may be made available to Stanley County residents, communities, local businesses, the general population, and utility companies of the area affected, as we work to overcome this disaster.
Dated this 20th day of December 2022.
Sonny Harrowa, Vice Chairman
Stanley County Commission
ATTEST:
Philena Burtch, Auditor
Stanley County, South Dakota
Resolution 2022-29 – Contingency Transfer: Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Dennis Booth, to approve Resolution 2022-29 Contingency Transfer (101-112-429.0) in the amount of $10,000.00 to Court Appointed Attorney (101-153-422.0) in the amount of $2,000.00; Government Buildings (101-161-428.96) in the amount of $2,000.00; Fairgrounds (101-524-429.20) in the amount of $6,000.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Executive Session – Personnel – SDCL 1-25-2(1): Motion by Craig Heller, second by Mike Kenzy, to go into Executive Session-Personnel-SDCL 1-25-2(1) at 5:43 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Vice Chairman Harrowa declared to reconvene at 6:37 P.M.
Resolution 2022-27 Formal Supplemental Budget – American Rescue Plan Act: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve Resolution 2022-27 Formal Supplemental Budget, American Rescue Plan Act, in the amount of $62,500.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Bonus’ for Full Time County Employees: Motion by Dennis Booth, second by Craig Heller, to approve Bonus’ to be paid to 27 Full Time County Employees, including Law Enforcement, using the proposed longevity chart, totaling $62,500.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Discussion: Snow removal at the courthouse and the log cabin are a lot of work for the equipment used at the two County buildings. It is much appreciated when the County Highway Department and the City Street Department bring the loader or motor grader to clean the parking lots.
Law Enforcement Body and Unit Camera System: Auditor Burtch informed the Commission that Law Enforcement needs new body and unit camera system. The County received federal funds, Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF). Public safety is one area these funds are to be used for.
Christmas and New Year Holiday Closing: Stanley County offices will be closed December 23, 2022, December 26, 2022, and January 2, 2023.
ADJOURN: Motion by Craig Heller, second by Dennis Booth, to adjourn at 6:48 P.M. (CT). All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
ATTEST: BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(SEAL)
Philena Burtch, Auditor Sonny Harrowa, Vice Chairman