November 4, 2025
STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
November 4, 2025
The regular meeting of the Stanley County Commission was called to order at 5:00 P.M. (CT) by Chairman Craig Heller with Commissioners Mike Kenzy, Dana Iversen, Sonny Harrowa and Gary Grittner. Also present was Treasurer Bill Konst, Deputy Director of Equalization Jodi Bothwell, Highway Superintendent Lee Smith, Deputy Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager Nick Dooley, Lori Jacobson, Deputy Sheriff Dustin Baxter, 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 Sonny Harrowa, to approve October 7, 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.
TA 11.40 CS
ALL AROUND GRAPHIX 13.44 ROD SUPPL
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE INC 4035.85 OCTOBER SUBSIDY BILLING
ARAMARK 157.64 R&B MAINT
AT&T MOBILITY 434.70 CELL PHONES
AVERA ST MARYS HOSPITAL 1451.86 MEDICAL CARE
MICHELLE BARRETT 215.32 4H/EXT SUPPL REIMB
BECK MOTOR COMPANY 899.32 R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-P5
DURWARD BENBOW 460.00 CH/LOG CABIN MAINT
TB 11.40 CS
SB 11.40 CS
BUTLER MACHINERY CO 25000.00 R&B 2010 CHALLENGER TRACTOR
BUTLER MACHINERY CO 2967.32 R&B SUPPL
CAPITAL AREA COUNSELING INC 1500.00 SEPT MCR
CAPITAL AREA REFUSE LLC 279.94 GOV BLDG/FRGRNDS TRASH BILL
LC 51.40 CS
CELERITY INTERNET 146.89 FRGRNDS WIFI
CENTRAL CULVERT SUPPLY 7128.00 R&B SUPPL
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS 205.75 COPIER LEASE & COPIES
CHRISTY LUMBER 21.00 R&B SUPPL
CHRISTY LUMBER 38.00 FRGRNDS REPAIR & MAINT
LC 12.80 CS
CLEARFLY 364.10 OFFICE PHONES
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC 1212.58 COMM MINS/P&Z/PROV BDGT
COMMUNITY YOUTH INVOLVED INC 2083.34 NOVEMBER SUPPORT
CORELOGIC INC 8713.75 OVERPAID PROPERTY TAXES
COWBOY COUNTRY STORES 242.72 GOV BLDG/DOE FUEL
DAKOTA DATA SHRED 55.67 AUD MAINT
JLF ENTERPRISES INC 409.18 COMM/FRGRNDS/R&B SUPPL
DEERE CREDIT INC 42728.79 2021 JD 772G MOTOR GRADER
ED 51.40 CS
DD 11.40 CS
JOHN DUFFY 80.00 CH SHOP LOT RENT
FACTOR 360 120.00 ANNUAL SSL CERT
HF 14.20 CS
FLEET SERVICES 1726.04 R&B/FRGRNDS FUEL
FLOYD'S KUBOTA 266.40 FRGRNDS MOWER REPAIR
FLOYD'S TRUCK CENTER 367.54 R&B SUPPL
FORT PIERRE CITY 33987.32 DUE TO CITY OF FORT PIERRE
FORT PIERRE CITY 68.82 4H/EXT COPIER LEASE & COPIES
FORT PIERRE CITY 2819.05 UTILITIES
SHELLY GETTE 150.00 MV REFUND
JG 11.40 CS
GOLDEN WEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS 200.00 E-911
GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT OF PIERR 1918.26 R&B SUPPL
SH 11.40 CS
NH 12.80 CS
CH 12.80 CS
OWEN HEDMAN 20.00 SUBPOENA
HOGEN'S HARDWARE HANK 16.99 R&B SUPPL
DH 51.40 CS
HUGHES COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE 18165.00 SEPTEMBER JAIL/JUV
HUGHES COUNTY JAIL 695.71 MEDICAL CARE
TH 11.40 CS
PJ 66.80 CS
KJ 12.80 CS
SK 51.40 CS
EL 54.20 CS
LERETA LLC 2320.84 OVERPAID PROPERTY TAXES
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC 403.51 R&B MAINT/SUPPL
PL 11.40 CS
THOMAS P MAHER 158.05 OCTOBER EXPENSES
MM 12.80 CS
MAY ADAM GERDES & THOMPSON LLP 924.00 CRT APPT ATTRNY
ZM 59.00 CS
MENARDS - PIERRE 174.06 GOV BLDG REPAIR/SUPPL
CINDY MEYER 3216.51 OVERPAYMENT PROPERTY TAXES
MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEMS INC 395.00 ROD EQUIP RENTAL
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION 178.35 R&B PHONE/INTERNET
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION 269.09 OFFICE INTERNET
MIDWEST OIL COMPANY 715.00 R&B SUPPL
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO 30.69 R&B NATURAL GAS
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO 94.40 CH BLDG/FRGRNDS NATURL GAS
SM 17.00 CS
DANIEL MURPHY 69.57 OVERPAID PROPERTY TAXES
LN 80.00 CS
NEWMAN SIGNS INC 415.40 R&B MAINT/SUPPL
CN 94.00 CS
LN 54.20 CS
CODY O'DEA 93.70 SUBPOENA
CITY OF PIERRE 7717.62 E911 4TH QTR/MED DIR 06-09
PIERRE SOLID WASTE FACILITY 14.40 GOV BLDG MAINT
PITNEY BOWES 411.30 POSTAGE
PITNEY BOWES INC 73.68 POSTAGE PURCHASE POWER
POWERPLAN BF 2760.91 R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-G6/G7
PRAIRIE WINDS 4-H LEADERS 90.00 GOV BLDG SUPPL
QUILL CORPORATION 875.26 OFFICE SUPPL
REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY 58.00 TOXICOLOGY TESTS
ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING INC 12.00 R&B SUPPL
RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC 83.94 R&B SUPPL
RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC 184.69 FRGRNDS MAINT
STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DIST 64050.67 DUE TO SC SCHOOL
DS 11.40 CS
PS 51.40 CS
JOAN BOOS SCHUELLER 324.00 CRT APPT ATTRNY
TODD SCOTT 421.63 OVERPAID PROPERTY TAXES 8138
SD DEPT OF REVENUE 135194.75 MV/VITALS/MENTAL ILLNESS
SD FEDERAL PROPERTY AGENCY 891.00 R&B SUPPL/EQUIP
SD ASSN OF COUNTY OFFICIALS 90.00 ROD M/P FUND
SERVALL UNIFORM/LINEN CO 106.00 GOV BLDG SUPPL
SHERATON SIOUX FALLS 372.00 R&B SUPERINTENDENT CONV
KS 12.80 CS
KYLE STODDARD 68.52 MV OVERPAYMENT
MS 51.40 CS
ST 24.00 CS
TWOTREES TECHNOLOGIES 1546.50 SRVR MAINT
US POSTAL SERVICE 516.00 4H/EXT PO BOX SRVC FEE
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC 1000.00 DOE MAINT
KW 54.20 CS
WHALEN LAW OFFICE PC 16261.34 CRT APPT ATTRNY
SKIP & MARY JO WILLIAMS 40.00 4H FINALS STALL REFUND
WW TIRE SERVICE INC 3668.62 R&B REPAIR/SUPPL-TR101/TR15
ZANDER AUTO PARTS 69.73 R&B SUPPL
Conflict of Interest Declaration: No Conflict of Interest was declared.
Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bill Konst informed the Commission of interest earned for October 2025 is $11,672.44 and Wheel Tax collection is $5,457.60. The delinquent taxes to be collected has increased because the second half was due by October 31st. The Treasurer’s office will begin calling people to remind them that property taxes were due.
Auditor Report: Auditor Philena Burtch presented the Commissioners with the Budget Expenditure Report showing each department’s expenses as of September 30, 2025, Fiscal Revenue Report as of September 30, 2025, and Outstanding Disbursements as of November 3, 2025.
SALARIES BY OFFICE: Commissioners - $3,754.60; Auditor - $3,367.90; Treasurer - $5,801.86; States Attorney - $11,131.87; Custodial - $2,725.70; Director of Equalization - $2,790.62; Register of Deeds - $3,662.17; Road & Bridge - $29,623.59; Weed & Pest - $462.09; Fairgrounds - $6,261.58; Extension - $1,337.02; Planning & Zoning - $142.69; Employee Health Insurance - $17,569.16; SD Retirement System, withheld and match - $11,782.74; Electronic Transfer; FICA, Medicare and Withholding Tax - $21,833.49.
Register of Deeds:
Regular Fees October 2025 - $1,512.60
Transfer Fees October 2025 - $1,052.00
Chairman Heller asked Auditor Burtch what the delay was for writing the check for the new tractor? Auditor Burtch explained that it took over two weeks before the information was received in the Auditor’s office. To write a check one must know who the check is to be written to, dollar amount and what the payment is for so it will be paid out of the correct fund. Since it took so long to receive the information, Auditor Burtch did not make it a high priority.
Treasurer’s Office New Light Fixtures: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve the purchase and installation of new light fixtures in the Treasurer’s office, by Schreiber Electric, not to exceed $1,378.00. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Executive Session – Personnel - SDCL 1-25-2(1): Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Sonny Harrowa, to go into Executive Session-Personnel-SDCL 1-25-2(1) at 5:20 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Heller declared to reconvene at 5:39 P.M.
Director of Equalization Position: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve the promotion of Jodi Bothwell as Director of Equalization, with a $1,500.00 salary increase effective immediately, $1,000.00 salary increase effective May 4, 2026, and $500.00 salary increase effective November 4, 2026, plus any cost-of-living increase approved by the Commission for all County employees. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Highway Department: Lee Smith presented the Commission with a report of work performed by the Highway Department for the month of October 2025, which consists of fill washout on Jim Schmitz Road, replace culvert on Clint Caldwell Road, hauling gravel, blading, mowing, service and maintain equipment.
Highway Department Full-Time Hourly Employees Wage Increase: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Gary Grittner, to approve $2.00 per hour wage increase for every Highway Department Full-Time Hourly Employee, except the assistant, effective the next payroll. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Letting Authorization for Project No. BRF 6450(00) PCN 08RR in Stanley County: Motion by Sonny Harrowa, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Chairman Heller to sign Letting Authorization for Project No. BRF 6450(00) PCN 08RR in Stanley County. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Golden West Right-of-Way – Chantier Creek Road: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve Chairman Heller to sign Application for Occupancy on the Right-of-Way of County Highways from Golden West Telecommunications for Chantier Creek Road. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Liquor License Renewal – Brandy Lodge LLC: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to approve 2026 Liquor License Renewal for Brandy Lodge LLC. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Resolution 2025-14 – 2026 Annual Budget County General Levy Correction: Auditor Burtch made a mathematical error in the original levy calculations. County General for 2025 taxes due and payable 2026 is 2.037 instead of 2.100. The other levy calculations are correct.
Surplus Barn A – Fairgrounds: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Sonny Harrowa, to approve to surplus Barn A at the fairgrounds. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Discussion: Hughes/Stanley Deputy Emergency Manager Nick Dooley informed the Commission that do to a grant that was submitted over a year ago, 4 Corners will be getting a new repeater. Nick explained that Motorola is waiting for all the supplies to come in before it is installed.
Emergency Management Liaison Dustin Baxter presented the Commission with a Task and Incidents report from the main water line break in Fort Pierre on October 19, 2025. Dustin explained that he has spoken with the school regarding conducting a tabletop exercise for safety and security of the staff and students.
Executive Session – Care of Poor – SDCL 28-13-1: Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to go into Executive Session-Care of Poor-SDCL 28-13-1 at 6:20 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Heller declared to reconvene at 6:32 P.M.
Motion by Mike Kenzy, second by Dana Iversen, to approve Care of Poor Case #7975, in the amount of $16,632.47 payable to Avera McKennan Hospital, and $3,510.04, payable to Avera St Mary’s Hospital, total $20,142.51. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Executive Session – Personnel – SDCL 1-25-2(1): Motion by Dana Iversen, second by Mike Kenzy, to go into Executive Session-Personnel-SDCL 1-25-2(1) at 6:49 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Heller declared to reconvene at 7:16 P.M.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closing: Stanley County offices will be closed November 27-28, 2025, in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Christmas Holiday Closing: Stanley County offices will be closed December 24-26, 2025, in observation of the Christmas Holiday.
Discussion: The Planning & Zoning Board has referred the Wind Energy System Ordinance back to the Commission Board. The First Reading will be Tuesday November 25, 2025, at 5:00 P.M.
Adjourn: Motion by Gary Grittner, second by Mike Kenzy, to adjourn at 7:22 P.M. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
ATTEST: BOARD OF STANLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(SEAL)
Philena Burtch, Auditor Craig Heller, Chairman