July 9, 2024

STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

July 9, 2024

The regular meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:02 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, Government Building Manager Rick Striker, Fairgrounds Manager Scott Deal, 4-H Extension Jackie Husted, 4-H Program Manager Regina Bakley, Central SD Grazing District Ross Nielsen, Buffalo Authority Corporation Jayme Murray, Shane Kramme, Larry McQuistion, Kolt Hughes, Darla Tibbs, Tanya Heller, Arlette Hall, David Hansen, Clifford Tibbs, Al Nichols, Wyatt Johnson, Frank Turner, Janet Hansen, Dusty Hepper, LaVona Kirkpatrick, Jack Kirkpatrick, Scott Scott, Pam Sinkey, Billy Webb, Lura Kirkpatrick, Raymond Tibbs, Wade Nelson, Maria Scott, Danielle Scott, Matthew Scott, Kelly Tibbs, John Duffy 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 the Agenda. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

MINUTES:  Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve June 6, 2024, Minutes. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

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

CHASE ALBERS                       600.0  4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE

BREEZY AMIOTTE                     1299.56  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADY BRKWY 

AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE INC      3918.30  JUNE SUBSIDY BILLING         

THE APPRAISAL FOUNDATION            176.63  DOE SUPPLS                   

ARAMARK                             171.86  R&B MAINT                    

AT&T MOBILITY                       476.11  CELL PHONES                  

AVERA OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE MI      183.00  R&B TESTING                  

WALLY BAKKE                         312.83  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

BANKWEST INSURANCE                  400.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-WEATHER INS

JACOB BERG                         600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULL FIGHTR

DURWARD BENBOW                      460.00  GOV BLDG MAINT

JENNIFER BIG EAGLE                  105.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GATES

DENNIS BOOTH                        45.00  POST ELECTION AUDIT BOARD

BRENDON BOTHWELL                    45.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GATES             

TAYLOR BOTHWELL                     282.51  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LDS BRKWY  

LANNY BROOKS                        401.58  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

MADISON BROOKS                      536.77  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LDS BRKWY  

HAYES BURRESS                       213.89  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

PATTY JO BURRESS                    875.79  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADY BRKWY

PHILENA BURTCH                   1700.00  4TH OF JULY-SECRTARY STARTUP

BUTLER MACHINERY CO                1180.62  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-D7          

CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC        1070.00  MAY MCR                      

CAPITAL AREA REFUSE LLC             872.24  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS TRASH BILLING

BLAINE CAREY                        214.73  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

TATUM CAREY                         875.79  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADY BRKWY 

JORDAN CARLSON                       20.00  MV REFUND                    

CELERITY INTERNET                   136.94  FRGRNDS WIFI                 

CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS           296.68  COPIER LEASE & COPIES        

CENTURYLINK                          85.28  4 CORNERS REPEATER           

CENTURYLINK                         221.41  OFFICE PHONES                

TRAVIS W STOUT                      900.00  FRGRNDS SUPPL                

JACE CHRISTIANSEN                   541.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRESTL

CHRISTY LUMBER                       38.00  FRGRNDS MAINT                

COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC                 269.09  COMM JUNE MINS

DERRICK COMES FLYING                105.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GATES              

COMMTECH INC                         75.00  AUD/GOV BLDG MAINT           

COMMUNITY YOUTH INVOLVED INC       2083.33  JULY SUPPORT                 

CONNECTING POINT                    919.50  SRVR MAINT                   

CHRISTINE CONNOT                    104.28  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

ANDREW COUGLIN                     600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULL FIGHTR

COVE PLACE ROAD DISTRICT            125.00  COVE ROAD DISTRICT

COWBOY COUNTRY STORES               201.19  GOV BLDG/DOE/FRGRNDS FUEL    

CROSSWORX SOLUTIONS LLC             202.47  R&B MAINT-D7                 

DAKOTA DATA SHRED                   146.49  AUD MAINT                    

JLF ENTERPRISES INC                 746.48  FRGRNDS/R&B SUPPL    

DANO'S MARINE                        50.00  LE 2019 POLARIS EQUIP

JACK DEAL                          200.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-ARENA CLNR              

KADEN DEAL                          192.42  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

KESSE DEAL                          238.86  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

SCOTT DEAL                       2000.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GTE STARTUP

TYREL DEAN                       1800.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-ANNOUNCER

ROBERT DEVITT                       156.41  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

NANCY DEWELL                        52.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GATES

BRIAN DOHERTY                       45.00  POST ELECTION AUDIT BRD

DON'S SINCLAIR                       40.05  FRGRNDS FUEL                 

VERN DUBBELDE                       260.69  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

JOHN DUFFY                           80.00  CH SHOP LOT RENT             

DEAN DUPRIS                         332.71  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE          70.09  PRIMARY ELECTION SUPPL       

DON ELL                              93.36  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

EXTREME TECHNOLOGY                  796.50  FRGRNDS MAINT/EQUIP          

FACTOR 360                          475.00  ANNUAL WEBSITE RENEWAL 

TEYAUNE FAIRMONT                    45.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GATES     

MARY FAWCETT                        104.28  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

GINGER FENWICK                      45.00  POST ELECTION AUDIT BRD

FISCHER LAW OFFICE PROF LLC         358.86  CRT APPT ATTRNY                  

FLEET SERVICES                     2601.84  R&B/FRGRNDS FUEL             

FLOYD'S KUBOTA                     6050.00  FRGRNDS EQUIP                

FORT PIERRE FIRE DEPT             18750.00  3RD QTR SUPPORT

FORT PIERRE CITY                 70047.96  DUE TO CITY OF FORT PIERRE             

FORT PIERRE CITY                    218.82  SDSHSR/EXT COPIER LEASE      

FORT PIERRE CITY                   3527.02  UTILITIES                    

FORT PIERRE MOTEL                  3712.80  4TH OF JULY RODEO            

FOUR CORNERS FIRE DEPTMENT         5625.00  3RD QTR SUPPORT              

FRIMAN OIL & GAS INC                 39.87  R&B SUPPL                    

LAN FUHRER                          213.89  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

ROGER FULLER                        45.00  POST ELECTION AUDIT BRD

GARY GARBE                          156.41  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

JASON GLODT                         885.50  CRT APPT ATTRNY                     

GOLDEN WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS      200.00  E 911                        

GRAHAM TIRE COMPANY                 900.95  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-M6/G5

JIM GREGG                          250.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-WORKER      

GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT OF PIERR      443.38  R&B SUPPL-M5/G5/G1A          

GUNDERSON PALMER NELSON &            57.50  MENTAL ILLNESS BOARD         

DARYL HAMMERSTROM                   260.69  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

SIDNEY HANSON                       597.16  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

KYLE HAPNEY                         192.42  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

LONNY HARROWA                      600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE

KARLA HOFHENKE                      500.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SECRETARY

HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE      15405.00  MAY & JUNE JAIL BILLING      

ARLIE HULM                          448.14  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

JOHN HUNT                          600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-JUDGE

GABRIYELLE IRVING                   955.45  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

DANA IVERSEN                       2925.00  SDSHSR HAY BALE              

MARTY JANDREAU                      354.78  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

JORDAN JEHN                         382.18  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

JENNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY             42.86  R&B MAINT/SUPPL-BCT595       

TYAN JOHNSON                        570.36  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

RYE JOHNSTON                         83.66  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

JANIS JONES                         45.00  POST ELECTION AUDIT BRD

TOM JONES                           208.55  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

STEVE KLEIN                         423.28  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SMB/TP     

LAMB'S CHEVROLET & IMPLEMENT         17.61  FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT       

DARREN LAMMERS                      541.50  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SR MENS BRKW

LARRY'S PLUMBING LLC               9634.00  GOV BLDGS/FRGRNDS REPAIR/MAINT

LAWSON PRODUCTS INC                 511.73  R&B MAINT/SUPPL

ROXANNE LEWIS                      400.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TIMER             

LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC             323.00  R&B MAINT/SUPPL              

LOUP ELECTRONICS INC               1100.00  R&B SUPPL - L1/SCALE         

THOMAS P MAHER                      484.00  STATES ATTRNY CONF REINB     

THOMAS P MAHER                      748.02  JUNE EXPENSES                

PAIGE MARZAHN                        95.55  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

MAY ADAM GERDES & THOMPSON LLP      667.00  CRT APPT ATTRNY            

CASSIE MEHLBRECH                    260.69  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

LEIF MEIDELL                        317.92  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

MENARDS - PIERRE                    437.61  FRGRNDS/R&B MAINT/SUPPL      

CURT MERRIMAN PRINTING               85.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO SUPPL      

MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC       790.00  ROD EQUIP RENTAL             

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          175.46  COUNTY SHOP PHONE & INTERNET 

MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION          216.78  OFFICE INTERNET              

MIDWEST OIL COMPANY                 318.40  R&B SUPPL-GREASE             

CHANCE MOLDEHAUER                   689.19  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          23.87  COUNTY SHOP NATURAL GAS      

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO          95.10  GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS NATURAL GAS 

DALTON MOORE                        451.54  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

MY PLACE HOTEL-FORT PIERRE         9906.78  SDSHSR BOARD                 

NACO PROFESSIONAL DEV ACADEMY      1000.00  ROD HPLA TUITION             

NAPA                                 77.74  R&B SUPPL                    

BRAD NESHEIM                        208.55  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

SETH NORMAN                         332.71  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

COLBY OLSON                         118.83  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

TYUS OLSON                          118.83  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

COLLIN PALMER                       465.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

IVER PAUL                           472.87  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BAREBACK   

PIERRE SOLID WASTE FACILITY           3.50  GOV BLDG MAINT               

PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL       406.65  POSTAGE METER SUPPLY         

PITNEY BOWES                        322.58  POSTAGE                      

QUILL CORPORATION                   274.30  OFFICE SUPPL                 

REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY       549.00  TOXICOLOGY TESTS             

RIVER CITIES TRANSIT              10000.00  ANNUAL SUPPORT               

ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING INC        12.00  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                   8.38  R&B SUPPL                    

RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC                 660.63  FRGRNDS MAINT                

ADDISON SALVERSON                   812.13  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

STANLEY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT    76739.25  3RD QTR SUPPORT/US MARSHAL SRV

STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT   198052.77  DUE TO SC SCHOOL

JADE SCHMIDT                        689.19  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

KIRK SCHUELKE                      600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-PICK UP MAN

SCHREIBER ELECTRIC LLC             6392.47  FRGRNDS MAINT                

JOAN BOOS SCHUELLER                 713.00  CRT APPT ATTRNY                      

SD BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION         187.67  OFFICE LONG DIST/BIT

SD DEPT OF REVENUE               119651.84  MV/VITALS/MI/ANIML CNTRL          

SD PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY         450.00  BLOOD TESTS                  

SD ASSN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER      299.00  3RD QTR CLERP 

SD ASSN OF COUNTY OFFICIALS         140.00  ROD M/P FUND              

SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO            101.40  GOV BLDG SUPPL               

SHARPE RENTALS INC                  120.00  FRGRNDS EQUIP RENTAL         

RYEN SHEPPICK                       113.01  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LDS BRKWY  

SIOUX NATION OF FORT PIERRE         931.20  FRGRNDS MAINT                

LANDON SIVERTSEN                    261.42  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRESTL

KACEY SMITH                         100.00  MV REFUND                    

TRISTAN SPENCER                      93.36  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRESTL

SIERRA SPOTTED ELK                   45.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-GATES

LENNIE STEFFEN                      104.28  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

STEINLEY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL      350.00  DOE USPAP COURSE             

SAWYER STRAND                       448.14  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRESTL

COLTON STRUXNESS                    168.05  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRESTL

JOHN THELEN                         485.24  4TH OF JULY RODEO-SADDLE BRONC

SYDNEY THEOBALD                     536.77  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADY BRKWY 

DALE THOMPSON                       312.83  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

KIANNA THOMPSON                     312.83  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

TREG THORSTENSON                    174.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

LEXI THYBERG                       1098.77  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

WYATT TREEBY                        841.96  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF/TEAM RP

TWOTREES TECHNOLOGIES               250.00  ROD LICENSE                  

JACE ULLERICH                       451.54  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM ROPING

SUSAN VAN LIERE                    400.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TIMER

VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC            7750.00  DOE ANNUAL PROGRAM           

VERENDRYE MUSEUM                    875.00  3RD QTR SUPPORT              

TAUS WEBERG                         472.87  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BAREBACK

ALLEN WEISCHEDEL                   875.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BULLS  

WHALEN LAW OFFICE PC              18570.03  CRT APPT ATTRNY              

WHEELHOUSE PLUMBING INC            6855.00  FRGRNDS REPAIR/MAINT         

BRETT WILCOX                        354.78  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STEER WRESTL

RONNY WILSON                     1260.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TP CATTLE

WINNER POLICE DEPARTMENT            284.00  MAY JAIL BILL

JOE WISCHARD                       600.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-PICK UP MAN

RANCE WISCHARD                     200.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-ARENA CLNR               

JAMIE WOLF                          562.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

COLBEE WOODWARD                    1130.05  4TH OF JULY RODEO-LADY BRKWY 

JESS WOODWARD                        97.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

KODY WOODWARD                    4800.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STCK CNTRCT

WW TIRE SERVICE INC                 569.92  R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-TRWT1/G8

X3 RODEO                         2500.00  4TH OF JULY RODEO-STCK CNTRCT   

TREY YOUNG                          368.60  4TH OF JULY RODEO-CALF ROPING

KEYLEE ZANCANELLO                   597.16  4TH OF JULY RODEO-BARREL RACIN

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   252.65  R&B SUPPL                    

ZANDER AUTO PARTS                   113.46  FRGRNDS MAINT                

DONI ZELLER                         156.41  4TH OF JULY RODEO-TEAM PENNING

Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bill Konst informed the Commission of interest earned for June is $13,898.96, Wheel Tax collection is $9,045.31, and delinquent taxes to collect is $32,516.72.        

Auditor Report: Auditor Philena Burtch presented the Commissioners with the May 2024 Budget Expenditure Report showing each department’s expenses as of May 31, 2024 and Outstanding Disbursements as of July 9, 2024.

SALARIES BY OFFICE: Commissioners - $3,745.36; Auditor - $5,817.80; Treasurer - $3,350.11; States Attorney - $10,915.57; Custodial - $2,645.23; Director of Equalization - $5,398.02; Register of Deeds - $3,552.17; Coroner - $57.08; Road & Bridge - $26,746.51; Weed & Pest - $462.68; Fairgrounds - $12,693.90; Extension - $1,380.37; Employee Health Insurance - $18,957.50; SD Retirement System, withheld and match - $11,620.48; Electronic Transfer; FICA, Medicare, and Withholding Tax - $23,601.98.

Register of Deeds:

Regular Fees June 2024 - $1,988.54

Transfer Fees June 2024 - $5,488.00

Post-Election Audit Report: Auditor Burtch informed the Commission that the Post-Election Audit went very well. The Post-Election Audit Board was made of up three Democrats and two Republicans. The Board hand counted 429 ballots, Democratic Presidential contest, and the Stanley County School Board contest. Auditor Burtch explained that the contests drawn had to be changed from Precinct 01 Committeewoman to Stanley County School Board because Precinct 02 was drawn. Both contests have to be county wide. With training and the hand count, it took just short of three hours to complete. The hand count was 100% spot on with the tabulator reports from the June 4, 2024, Primary Election night results.

Government Building: Rick Striker explained to the Commission the significance of the boiler chemical tank and the erosion and cracking that is causing the tank to leak.

Boiler Chemical Tank: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve the purchase, including installation, of the boiler chemical tank from Wheelhouse Plumbing Heating Cooling in the amount of $8,930.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

4-H Regional Youth Educator: Regina Bakley introduced herself to the Commission as the new Program Manager, Regional Youth Educator for our region. Regina explained that 4-H enables youth to be engaged in partnerships, positive learning environments, developing their fullest potential and learning life skills. With Jackie Husted retiring at the end of 2024, 4-H would like to see her position changed to a 4-H Educator position. This is a full-time employee who receives additional training on supporting the program, as well as having the ability and knowledge to go and work with students in local schools. Jackie Husted stated that her current position can only support and provide information and anything else is need to proceed. Jackie thanked the Commission for supporting the program, the local programs have grown in the last few years.

Willie Cowan: Willie could not attend the meeting, however, he wanted to say that the Stanley County Fairgrounds is a very beautiful place and he appreciates all the hard work that has been put into it. The fairgrounds are a great place and everyone should be proud of what our community has.

Ross Nielsen – Freedom of Information Act: Ross Nielsen is with the Central South Dakota Grazing District. The District has requested information from the National Grasslands, however they are not getting any response. The District is asking for the Stanley County Commission to assist with requesting information from the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Regional Office regarding the EA98 program, for Grant purposes. Grass is the key to maintaining the productivity of our area. Ross explained that we are losing the natural grass, weeds are taking over, and the District isn’t receiving the information needed from the National office.

Neighbors of the Proposed Buffalo Packing Plant: A couple dozen concerned citizens made statements and asked questions to Buffalo Authority Corporation CEO Jayme Murray regarding the proposed buffalo packing plant. The process is still very early, the land has been purchased. The Corporation is working on funding and plans.

Fairgrounds - Surplus Groundhog Arena Groomer: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to Surplus the Groundhog Arena Groomer. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

 Highway Department: Commissioner Grittner informed the Commission that Sully County and Lyman County are planning to close some County Roads. The I-90 overpass at Vivian is planned to be replace in 2028, the old highway will be used as the detour.

Director of Equalization – Vanguard Remote Module Program: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Dana Iversen, to approve the purchase of Vanguard Remote Module Program for $2,000.00, with yearly service fee of $1,000.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Raise – Legal Assistant: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve 1-Year 50¢ per hour raise for State’s Attorney Legal Assistant Jane Schrank, effective July 1, 2024. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Automatic Budget Supplement – Election Supplies – Fairgrounds Utilities – Fairgrounds Supplies:

Election Supplies – Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve Automatic Budget Supplement in the amount of $300.00 to Election Supplies (101-120-426.10), to reflect payment from Stanley County School District for the Primary Election. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Fairgrounds Utilities – Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Automatic Budget Supplement in the amount of $200.00 to Fairgrounds Utilities (101-524-428), to reflect payment from Carden International Circus for use of electricity during the circus. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Fairgrounds Supplies – Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve Automatic Budget Supplement in the amount of $268.88 to Fairgrounds Supplies (101-524-426), to reflect payment from South Dakota High School Rodeo Association for supplies purchased during the South Dakota State High School Rodeo. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Discussion: John Duffy owns the building across the alley, to the east of the courthouse. John explained that when we get a heavy rain, all the water runoff from the courthouse parking lot runs into his building. John would like to know what is going to be done with the alley? When is the alley going to be fixed? The Commission explained that, unfortunately, these are questions for the City.

Commissioner Iversen stated that Stanley County ranchers are missing cattle. The State let the investigator go, so they have no one investigating all the thefts. Commissioner Iversen would like the County to send a letter to the Brand Board requesting assistance with the cattle rustlers, asking what is being done and when will there be answers. Commissioner Iversen would like to send a copy of the letter to Governor Noem’s office.

Stanley County Auditor and Stanley County Treasurer are authorized to sign any necessary deposits and Commissioner approved loans for Staney County at First National Bank, Fort Pierre.

Upcoming Workshops – Oahe District Meeting

Adjournment: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to adjourn at 7:02 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