July 8, 2025

STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

July 8, 2025

The regular meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:10 P.M. (CT) by Chairman Craig Heller with Commissioners Mike Kenzy, Dana Iversen, Sonny Harrowa and Gary Grittner. Also present was State’s Attorney Tom P. Maher, Treasurer Bill Konst, Deputy Director of Equalization Jodi Bothwell, Highway Superintendent Lee Smith, Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Management AJ Rounds, Central SD Enhancement District David Reiss, Public Utilities Commission Chris Nelson, Larry McQuistion, Don Kirkpatrick, David K. Hanson, Raymond Tibbs, Darla Tibbs, Levi Tibbs, Shane Kramme, Lori Jacobson, Mike Jacobson, RWE Consultant of Development John Douglas, Bob Coverdale, Crystal Neuharth, Michael Ward, Joseph Ward, Marshall Ward, Jonathan Neuharth, Justin Neuharth, Katie Neuharth, and Auditor Philena Burtch. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Agenda. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

MINUTES:  Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve June 3, 2025, Minutes. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Review & Approve Claims: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Claims as presented. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

GRADY AASBY                         241.05  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRSTLN

ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC           315.21  FRGRNDS MAINT

CHASE ALBERS                        600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE                

AMG AVERA                            36.60  R&B TESTING                  

AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE INC      4035.85  JUNE SUBSIDY BILLING         

ARAMARK                             157.64  R&B MAINT                    

AT&T MOBILITY                       476.32  CELL PHONES                  

AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL            5178.00  MENTAL ILLNESS               

WALLY BAKKE                         327.38  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

BARCO MUNICIPAL SUPPLIER           2852.55  R&B MAINT/SUPPL              

BAUMANN LUMBER                      567.90  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT

BRENT BELKHAM                      8000.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-EVENT CATTL       

JENNY BELKHAM                       169.75  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

PADEN BELKHAM                       122.46  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

JACOB BERG                          600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULL FIGHTR

TACE BERGLUND                       341.44  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

DURWARD BENBOW                      460.00  CH/LOG CABIN MAINT           

BRANT BILLINGS                      500.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-HAY BALES  

COLLIN BORGMANN                     272.81  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

PAUL BORGMANN                       272.81  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

BOTTOM LINE WELDING                  47.50  R&B SUPPL

BRITE                              2486.00  LE LAPTOP                   

BRITE                              2981.00  LE/EM LAPTOP                 

LANNY BROOKS                        288.09  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

HAYES BURRESS                       985.64  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TR/MTR/GM  

PATTY JO BURRESS                    551.08  4TH OF JULY RODEO-MTR/DM

PHILENA BURTCH                     1800.00  4TH OF JULY -SECRETY STARTUP    

CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC        4204.88  MAY MCR/QMHP                 

CAPITAL AREA REFUSE LLC             479.94  CH BLDG/FRGRNDS TRASH BILLING

CAPITAL CITY ROOFING & GUTTERS   505570.90  FRGRNDS ROOFS

ADAM CARLSON                       1800.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-ENTERTAINER               

CELERITY INTERNET                   146.89  FRGRNDS WIFI                 

CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS           400.47  COPIER LEASE & COPIES        

CENTURYLINK                          85.28  4 CORNERS REPEATER 

ED CHAUNCY                          900.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CATTLE         

CHRISTY LUMBER                      816.43  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

CHS INC                             178.75  R&B SUPPL                    

CLEARFLY                            362.72  OFFICE PHONES                

CLINT COBB                          796.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-MXD TEAM RPN

DONELLE COBB                        796.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-MXD TEAM RPN

COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC                 236.08  COM MINS/FORMAL BUDGET       

COMMTECH INC                        273.99  GOV BLDG/TREAS MAINT         

COMMUNITY YOUTH INVOLVED INC       2083.33  JULY SUPPORT                 

COWBOY COUNTRY STORES               186.45  GOV BLDG/DOE/FRGRNDS FUEL    

CROSSROADS TRAILER SALES-SF         949.73  R&B MAINT/SUPPL-TR101/T8     

CROSSWORX SOLUTIONS LLC             514.99  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-J1          

OAKLEE CURTIS                       169.75  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

DAKOTA DATA SHRED                    48.83  AUD MAINT                    

DAKOTA RADIO GROUP                 1012.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO ADS        

JLF ENTERPRISES INC                 496.82  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS/R&B SUPPL   

KADEN DEAL                          288.09  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

KESSE DEAL                          679.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

SANFORD DEAL                        600.00  SDSHSR/4TH OF JULY RODEO WORKR

SCOTT DEAL                         2100.00  4TH OF JULY TICKET STARTUP

STEELE DEAL                         250.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-WORKER

TYREL DEAN                         1800.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-ANNOUNCER

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL       185.00  FRGRNDS MAINT

ROBERT DEVITT                       109.13  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

NANCY DEWELL                        105.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TICKET GATE

VERN DUBBELDE                       218.25  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

JOHN DUFFY                           80.00  CH BLDG SHOP LOT RENT        

KASSIDY DUNAGAN                     368.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GOAT TYING 

HOLDEN EISEMANN                     419.04  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

FACTOR 360                          475.00  ANNUAL WEBSITE               

FISCHER LAW OFFICE PROF LLC        2326.84  CRT APPT ATTRNY

FLEET SERVICES                     1442.22  R&B/FRGRNDS FUEL             

FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER               1937.77  R&B RPR/SUPPL-TR16/TR101/TR15

FORT PIERRE FIRE DEPT             20000.00  3RD QTR SUPPORT

FORT PIERRE CITY                 143746.77  DUE TO CITY OF FORT PIERRE             

FORT PIERRE CITY                     70.40  EXT COPIER LEASE & COPIES    

FORT PIERRE CITY                   3803.66  UTILITIES                    

JAKE FOSTER                         556.34  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SDDL BRNC/DM

JAKE FOX                            600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULL FIGHTR

FOUR CORNERS FIRE DEPTMENT         5625.00  3RD QTR SUPPORT              

DANIEL L FOX                        304.22  MENTAL ILLNESS               

FRIMAN OIL & GAS INC                129.60  FRGRNDS PROPANE              

SETH GAIKOWSKI                      281.66  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

GARY GARBE                          109.13  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

GOLDEN WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS      200.00  E-911                        

TYLER GRAF                          218.25  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BAREBACK   

GRAHAM TIRE COMPANY                 341.90  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-PACKER      

CHANCE GRILL                        281.66  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT OF PIERR       22.73  R&B SUPPL                    

BRYLEE GRUBB                        770.54  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GT/MTR     

GUNDERSON PALMER NELSON &           336.00  MENTAL ILLNESS               

DARYL HAMMERSTROM                   218.25  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

CADE HAMMERSTROM                    527.68  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

CASPER HAMMERSTROM                  527.68  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

JESS HARPER                         673.54  4TH OF JULY RODEO-MTR/DM

LONNY HARROWA                       600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE    

DYLAN HART                          713.92  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

ARINA HAUGEN                        174.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GOAT TYING 

LANDRY HAUGEN                       457.11  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

CHAD HETZEL                         291.97  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

EMMA HILDEBRAND                      52.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TICKETS    

KEN HOFFMAN                         604.80  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

KARLA HOFHENKE                      600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SECRETARY

JESSICA HOLMES                     1511.99  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

GUY HOWELL                          808.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SMB/TR     

HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE       8610.00  MAY JAIL/JUV BILLING         

TOARIN HUMBLE                       157.14  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

JEFFREY J HUNT                      800.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-PICK UP MAN

INLAND TRUCK PARTS                  268.33  R&B SUPPL                    

MARTY JANDREAU                      396.25  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

JORDAN JEHN                         824.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

MARK KATTERHAGEN                     20.00  MENTAL ILLNESS               

STEVE KLEIN                         163.69  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

KAZNEY KNIPPLING                    457.11  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

LANCE KNUTSON                       713.92  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

KOLETZKY LAW OFFICE PROF LLC        208.00  CRT APPT ATTRNY MENTAL ILLNESS

LAMB'S CHEVROLET & IMPLEMENT        565.45  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

DARREN LAMMERS                      500.52  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

JACOB LAMMERS                       155.20  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES               18.84  CRT SRVCS                    

LARRY'S PLUMBING LLC               1770.00  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

VALERIE J LARSON                     20.00  MENTAL ILLNESS

KRIS LAUBE                          440.00  SDSHSR RECORDER

TREVOR LAURENZ                      250.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-WORKER              

LAWSON PRODUCTS INC                 580.08  R&B MAINT/SUPPL              

LEWIS & CLARK BHS                   225.00  MENTAL ILLNESS

ROXANNE LEWIS                       400.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TIMER              

LINCOLN COUNTY                      738.01  MENTAL ILLNESS               

BRENDA LOUNSBURY                   1620.00  BLOOD TESTS JAN-JUNE         

CASS LYTLE                           62.08  4TH OF JULY RODEO

CHUCK MAHER                         600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE           

THOMAS P MAHER                      612.00  STATES ATTRNY CONF REIMB     

MEGAN MARONE                       1195.53  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

STEPHANIE MARSHALL                   52.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TICKET GATE

ROWDY MARTIN                        155.20  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

MAY ADAM GERDES & THOMPSON LLP     3691.04  CRT APPT ATTRNY         

CASHAE MCGEE                        388.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

CASSIE MEHLBRECH                    218.25  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

MENARDS - PIERRE                    829.14  GOV BLDG/FRGNDS SUPPL        

CURT MERRIMAN PRINTING               85.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-POSTERS    

MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC       395.00  ROD EQUIP RENTAL             

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          177.71  R&B PHONES/INTERNET          

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          266.08  INTERNET                     

MIDWEST OIL COMPANY                 715.00  R&B SUPPL                    

KAMIRA MILLER                       140.65  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          27.99  R&B NATURAL GAS              

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          91.86  CH BLDG/FRGRNDS NATURAL GAS  

TY MOSER                            587.82  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC             4387.67  EM RADIO                     

MY PLACE HOTEL-FORT PIERRE        11496.94  SDSHSR & 4TH OF JULY RODEO   

NAPA                                 58.21  GOV BLDG SUPPL               

CHUCK NELSON                        104.28  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

JEFF NELSON                         248.32  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

BRAD NESHEIM                        163.69  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC         202.70  R&B SUPPL                    

NORTHWEST RANCH COWBOYS ASSOC      1431.25  4TH OF JULY RODEO            

CHASE OLSON                         370.18  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRSTLN

IVER PAUL                           436.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BAREBACK   

CAL PETERSON                        248.32  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

JACQUE PETERSON                    1511.99  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

PITNEY BOWES INC                    207.86  POSTAGE                      

JOSEY POPPENS                       984.55  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

POWERPLAN BF                       1774.89  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-G7          

BRAYDEN PRICE                       893.98  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

TAYLOR PRICE                        271.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GOAT TYING 

WESTON PRINCE                        52.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TICKETS    

QUILL CORPORATION                   395.66  COMM/AUD/ELEC/R&B SUPPL      

JAYDA REINERT                      1270.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

JAY REURINK                         327.38  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

MAXX RICHARDSON                     370.18  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRSTLN

ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING INC        12.00  R&B SUPPL                    

RILEY RULAND                         62.08  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                  47.54  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                 746.64  FRGRNDS MAINT

RUBY SAZUE                          105.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TICKET GATE                

STANLEY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT    87229.56  3RD QTR SUPPORT/US MARSHAL

STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT   180086.15  DUE TO SC SCHOOL  

LOGAN SCHLIINZ                      620.80  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

JEFF SCHREIBER                     1181.85  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

CASSIDY SCHUELKE                    428.62  4TH OF JULY RODEO-MXD TEAM RPN

KIRK SCHUELKE                       800.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-PICK UP MAN

JOAN BOOS SCHUELLER                 396.00  CRT APPT ATTRNY                      

RETT & ABBRA SCOGGIN                120.00  4H FINALS STALLING FEES REFUND

SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH            1774.44  3RD QTR COUNTY HEALTH NURSE

SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE         123682.70  MV/VITALS/MENTAL/ANIMAL 

SD PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY        1210.00  BLOOD TESTS                  

SDAAO                               500.00  ANNUAL ASSESSOR SCHOOL       

SD ASSN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER       50.00  R&B OFFICE PERSONNEL WRKSHP

SD ASSN OF COUNTY OFFICIALS         84.00  ROD M/P FUND 

SOUTH DAKOTA RODEO ASSOCIATION     3438.85  4TH OF JULY RODEO            

SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO            132.50  GOV BLDG SUPPL               

RYEN SHEPPICK                       533.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

LEE SIVERTSEN                       710.28  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

LANDON SIVERTSEN                     86.09  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRSTLN

SMALL ENGINE HOUSE                  726.43  GOV BLDG EQUIP/FRGRNDS REPAIR

TEGUN SPRING                        499.31  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRSTLN

JJ STERKEL                          567.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GOAT TYING 

LANE STUWE                          109.13  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BAREBACK   

TREYVAN TALSMA                      154.96  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRSTLN

DALE THOMPSON                       327.38  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

SLADE & JJ THORPE                   160.00  4-H FINALS STALL REFUND      

TANNER THORSTENSON                  434.56  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

BAILEY TIBBS                        100.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GOATS

BAILEY TIBBS                        565.60  4TH OF JULY-GOATS/GOAT TYING 

TWOTREES TECHNOLOGIES              2005.20  SRVR MAINT                   

VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC            7750.00  DOE ANNUAL CONTRACT

SUSAN VAN LIERE                     400.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TIMER         

MICK VARILEK                        163.69  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

VERENDRYE MUSEUM                    875.00  3RD QTR SUPPORT

ALLEN WEISCHEDEL                    750.00  4TH OF JULY-CONTRCTR BULLS              

ALLEN WEISCHEDEL                    300.00  4TH OF JULY-CONTRCTR BULLS   

WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL SERVICES    25000.00  FRGRNDS 2025 TOOLCAT         

WENDELL LAW OFFICE PC              7898.50  CRT APPT ATTRNY JUV          

MAKENZEE WHEELHOUSE                 773.58  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADIES BRKWY

BRIAN & BARBARA WILLIAMS            200.00  SDSHSR ELECTRIC HOOK UP REFUND

KADEN WOOD                           87.30  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

JESS WOODWARD                       341.44  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

KELSEY WUDTKE                       970.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

WW TIRE SERVICE INC                1136.56  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-M5/TRWT1

X3 RODEO                            500.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BRONCS   

LUCAS YELLOWHAWK                    327.38  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BAREBACK   

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   104.93  R&B SUPPL                    

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   372.74  FRGRNDS MAINT                

DONI ZELLER                         109.13  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

LINDSAY ZOBRIST                     272.81  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

Conflict of Interest Declaration: No Conflict of Interest was declared.

Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bill Konst informed the Commission of interest earned for June 2025 is $11,871.44, Wheel Tax collection is $10,987.24, and delinquent taxes to be collected is $38,638.78.

Auditor Report: Auditor Philena Burtch presented the Commissioners with the Budget Expenditure Report showing each department’s expenses as of May 31, 2025, and Outstanding Disbursements as of July 8, 2025.

SALARIES BY OFFICE: Commissioners - $3,754.60; Auditor - $3,367.91; Treasurer - $3,362.39; States Attorney - $11,542.03; Custodial - $2,725.72; Director of Equalization - $6,224.79; Register of Deeds - $3,662.17; Road & Bridge - $27,514.03; Weed & Pest - $462.26; Fairgrounds - $11,987.22; Extension - $1,680.74; Planning & Zoning - $47.56; Employee Health Insurance - $18,489.47; SD Retirement System, withheld and match - $12,036.16; Electronic Transfer; FICA, Medicare and Withholding Tax - $23,542.03.

Register of Deeds:

Regular Fees June 2025 - $ 1,804.88

Transfer Fees June 2025 - $ 1,562.00

Public Utilities Commission: Chris Nelson informed the Commission that the PUC has siting authority for wind farms with a capacity of 100 megawatts or more, these projects are required to obtain a permit from the PUC before construction can begin. Small wind projects are not regulated by the PUC.

Per SDCL 49-41B-22, “The applicant has the burden of proof to establish by preponderance of the evidence that the proposed facility will comply with all applicable laws and rules, the facility will not pose a threat of serious injury to the environment nor to the social and economic condition of inhabitants or expected inhabitants in the siting area. An applicant for an electric transmission line, a solar energy or a wind energy facility that holds a conditional use permit from the applicable local units of government is determined not to threaten the social or economic condition of inhabitants or expected inhabitants in the siting area. The facility will not substantially impair the health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants or expected inhabitants in the siting area. The facility will not substantially impair the health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants, and the facility will not unduly interfere with the orderly development of the region with due consideration having been given the views of governing bodies of affected local units of government. An applicant for an electric transmission line, a solar energy facility or a wind energy facility that holds a conditional use permit from the applicable local units of government is in compliance with this subdivision.”

The application process takes around nine months. All forms of divisions are contacted for concerns to make sure the project area is suitable; Game Fish & Parks, Historical Preservation Society, DANR, etc. Sound should not be more than 45 decimals and shadow flicker should not be more than thirty minutes. Reclamation is very important when a siting is decommissioned, an escrow account is required, a certain amount of money per site with the stipulation of the reclamation being complete within one year of decommissioning.

4-H Kids:  Joseph, Henry, Marshall, Jonathan, Justin, and Katie informed the Commission about their models, Lego projects, visual arts, photography, livestock, goats and their best showmanship and sportsmanship awards they each have received this year. Crystal Neuharth thanked the Commission for the continued support of the 4-H program, it is greatly appreciated.

Highway Department: Lee Smith presented the Commission with a report of work performed by the Highway Department for the month of June 2025, which consists of hauling gravel, blading, mowing, service and maintain equipment. Lee informed the Commission that the price to rent the mowing tractors is going up next year.

2006 Challenger Tractor: Lee explained that he is looking in a different directing for a tractor for the scraper.

Blanket Speed Limit Resolution: Lee explained that the County needs to have a blanket speed limit resolution for 45mph or 50mph, unless otherwise posted. This resolution will be drawn up and presented later.

Gross Weight Limit Resolution: Lee emphasized that a gross weight limit resolution needs to be put in place, 1 unit, set at 80,000 lbs., include fines. The heavy loads and the trucks pulling double trailers are tearing up the county roads. This resolution will be drawn up and presented once it is reviewed by the legal department.

Bad River Ranches Powell Creek Bridge Right-of-Way: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Mike Kenzy, to accept and approve Chairman Heller to sign Easement Packet for Voluntary Right-of- Way Donation in accordance with SD DOT Project number BRF 6450 (00) PCN 08RR, Powel Creek Bridge replacement, on Bad River Road, Stanley County. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

LTAP Motorgrader Training: Lee Smith informed the Commission that LTAP would be conducting a motorgrader training at the county shop on July 9, 2025 at 7:00 A.M. Other counties will be attending.

Dakota State University SecureSD Memorandum of Understanding: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Sonny Harrowa, to accept and approve Memorandum of Understanding between Dakota State University and Stanley County to enhance cybersecurity education and research with SecureSD. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Resignation – Director of Equalization Matthew Riter: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Sonny Harrowa, to accept the resignation of Director of Equalization Matthew Riter effective June 13, 2025. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Appointment of Vacancy Planning & Zoning Board Position: The Commission would like to advertise for this position. The candidate must reside in Commission District 01, West of SD Highway 1806, North of US Highway 14/34 and East of SD Highway 63, in Stanley County. An appointment will be decided during the August 5, 2025 Commission Meeting.

Raise Correction – State’s Attorney Legal Assistant Harlie Petrak additional 50¢ 1 Year: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to correct the 1 year raise for State’s Attorney Legal Assistant Harlie Petrak with an additional 50¢ per hour raise, effective May 20, 2025. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Resolution 2025-13 Formal Budget Supplement: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Resolution 2025-13 Formal Budget Supplement for Juvenile Detention, Emergency & Disaster Services Fund, Central SD Enhancement District, Courthouse Building/Improvement Fund. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

RESOLUTION 2025-13

FORMAL SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

WHEREAS it is necessary to supplement the 2025 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 8th day of July, 2025, 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:

101-215-429.00 Juvenile Detention Fund                                                   $30,000.00

101-911-429.04 Transfer Out-Emergency & Disaster Services $75,000.00

101-719-429.00 Central SD Enhancement District                                    $4,632.00

226-222-434.30 Emergency & Disaster Equipment                                  $15,000.00

233-161-432.00 Courthouse Building/Improvement                                 $506,000.00

APPROVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION:

Craig Heller, Chairman

ATTEST:

Philena Burtch, Stanley County Auditor

Automatic Budget Supplement – Fairgrounds Equipment: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Automatic Budget Supplement to Fairgrounds Equipment for the sale of surplus equipment in the amount of $2,531.18, and trade-in of the 2006 Toolcat in the amount of $21,000.00, total $23,531.18. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

County Employee Health Insurance: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve County Employee Health Insurance Renewal with Risty Benefits, Avera Health Plans $1,500.00 Deductible Plan, effective August 1, 2025. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Discussion: Deputy Director of Equalization Jodi Bothwell questioned what the plan is for the vacant Director of Equalization position? The Commission will open the position for applicants. 

Upcoming Workshops – Highway Department Office Personnel Conference – Welfare Workshop

Adjourn: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Mike Kenzy, to adjourn at 6:58 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

ATTEST:                                                          BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

            (SEAL)

Philena Burtch, Auditor                                    Craig Heller, Chairman

Physical address

Stanley County Courthouse
08 E 2nd Avenue
Fort Pierre SD 57532

Mailing Address

Stanley County Courthouse
Auditors Office
PO Box 595
Fort Pierre SD 57532

Phone

605-223-7780